Unbuzzed & Unbothered

Nobody talks about how healing can make you picky. Like… painfully picky. Suddenly the things, people, and patterns you used to tolerate? They make your skin crawl. You can’t unsee the red flags. You can’t un-feel the discomfort. And what used to pass as "normal" now feels like an assault on your peace. In this episode, I’m talking about what happens when you outgrow your old self — and how that g...

C’mon Paulette… can’t you just have one? No. In this episode of Unbuzzed & Unbothered , I’m breaking down why moderation didn’t work for me...and why it doesn’t work for a lot of people. We’re talking about why moderation sounds easy but becomes a mental tug-of-war, why quitting isn’t weakness, and why full-on sobriety has brought me more peace and freedom than “just one” ever did. This is you...

Healing isn’t just about feeling better. Sometimes, it’s about outgrowing people, places, habits, and even versions of yourself that you used to align with. In this episode, I share the unexpected (and honestly hard) parts of healing: the loneliness, the identity shifts, and the messy process of figuring out where you fit now. If you’re navigating this right now, you are so not alone.

Can you really celebrate birthdays, holidays, or big wins without alcohol? YES! And in this episode, I share how. From the surprising joys of sober celebrations to the challenges and new rituals I’ve created, this is my honest take on what it’s like to mark life’s big (and small) moments unbuzzed. Whether you’re sober, sober-curious, or just exploring what celebration can look like without alcohol...

Welcome back to Unbuzzed & Unbothered ! In this episode, I’m getting real about the hardest parts of early sobriety. Because it wasn’t just about skipping alcohol. It was about sitting with feelings I used to numb, figuring out who I was without drinking, and navigating friendships and social life sober. I share the messy, honest moments from my first months sober, plus the small shifts and su...

Welcome to the first episode of Unbuzzed & Unbothered ! 954 days ago, I had no idea I was about to change my entire life. What started as a decision to stop drinking became a journey of healing, self-discovery, and meeting myself again: raw, real, and unfiltered. In this episode, I share why I got sober, what surprised me most about the journey, and why I created this space for honest, messy,...