Decidedly Dry - Sobriety, Alcohol-Free Living, Quit Drinking, Sober Curious

Buckle up, friend! I have big news... As I approach my THREE YEAR sober-versary, I’ve been feeling this calling, this push, to  grow our Decidedly Dry community and spread my message far and wide. This show has primarily been a place for guests to share their story, and while I think that's such a powerful, inspiring thing, I want to add more variety when it comes to what we chat about here....

In this episode, I'm chatting with the one and only, Jenn Kautsch. Jenn is the founder and creator of the SoberSis community and leader in the "Sober Curious" movement. She lives in Fort Worth, Texas with her hubby of 27 years and has 2 adult children in their young 20's. It's her passion and life's calling to create a space where women can renegotiate their relations...

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Lily Shanks. Lily is a self-described Recovering Attorney. She was someone who abused alcohol for many years, since she was a teenager. Lily comes from a family of alcoholics and was taught from a young age that alcohol is the #1 way to cope. Since removing alcohol, one of her biggest passions is helping people through their recovery journey to learn...

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Maggie Jenson. Maggie Jenson is an Alternative Recovery Coach and the creator of The Magnify Method, an up-to-date, science-backed recovery program that's helping her clients learn to Think Different to Drink Different, or Never Again. She is an Adult Child of an Alcoholic and also considers herself an "Ex-Alcoholic", which she knows c...

Today’s guest is one of my beautiful Canadian sober sisters, Theresa Bazin. Theresa, better known as Tree, is a married 48 year YOUNG Mom of a 26 (almost 27 year old) son and Super Auntie to 3 nephews. In her previous life she was a boys soccer coach, as well as a soccer and softball player herself. Tree and I joined the SoberSis 21-day reset program the same month and have been connected ever sin...

Welcome to Season 3! This week I have the pleasure of interviewing Peggi Cooney. Peggi is a social work instructor/coach for a California University. She has a Master’s degree from California State University at Chico and spent 16 years as a Child Welfare and Adult Protective Services social worker. Since getting sober, she has become a sobriety advocate and has developed quite a following through...

After a brief impromptu break from the show, Jess is BACK ! This bonus episode basically explains why she took the break, what she learned, and includes a preview of what's to come.  Thanks for sticking with us and mark your calendar... Season 3 will launch Friday October 28th.  To donate and/or learn more about the show head to: www.decidedlydry.com   If you enjoy the show, please subscribe,...

From today through October 3rd, the show will be taking a (teeny-weeny) break. Last week we wrapped up Season 2 and currently, we're busy working hard behind the scenes to prepare Season 3. If you’re new to the show please visit our website at www.decidedlydry.com and make sure to subscribe/follow wherever it is you listen to podcasts. That way you can have access to all of our older episodes...

In this weeks episode, I'm interviewing Kathryn Sabella. Kathryn has been living an alcohol-free life since September 26, 2019. She holds a PhD in sociology and is a mental health services researcher with the goal of improving outcomes for young adults with serious mental health challenges. She is mom to two young girls and co-parents with her ex-husband in the Boston area. Kathryn is active...

In this episode,  I have the wonderful opportunity to chat with my friend Jen Hirst. Jen has been since April 24, 2013. She  guides women struggling with alcohol on how to implement healthy habits to manage stress and overwhelm to forge a sustainable path to recovery. Throughout her nine years living alcohol-free, she values the importance of taking care of all aspects of your health in sobriety o...

In this episode,  I have the wonderful honor of interviewing one of my very best friends, Stephanie Hess. Steph is a mom of 3 girls and 2 step-daughters, a wife, and a Nutrition Coach who helps men and women redefine their food rules and become the strongest version of themselves.  Warning, this is the longest episode I've recorded. I'm not sorry one bit, but just know you can absolutely...

Welcome back my sweet friends! So glad you’re here and man, have I mentioned lately how incredibly honored I am to have this opportunity to share all of these amazing stories with you?! Today I’m interviewing Kelley Kitley. Kelley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the field. She is a sought after national mental health media expert, author of MY self and prod...

In this episode,  I had the pleasure of interviewing Jennifer Mathieu Blessington. Jennifer is a high school English teacher and an author of several young adult novels. She lives in Houston with her husband and son. I connected with Jennifer in a sober community that we were both involved with and was always thrilled when she'd share. Her stories,  insights, and her motivation to simply be h...

In this episode, I'll be chatting with my friend, Emily Lynn Paulson. Emily is a writer, speaker, Certified Naked Mind Coach, She Recovers Designated Coach, Certified Facilitator of Addiction Awareness, and the founder of Sober Mom Squad. She has appeared on media outlets including The Today Show, The Doctors, The Tamron Hall Show, New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Next Question with Katie Cou...

In this episode,  I'll be chatting with my new friend, Amy C. Willis. Amy is a Sobriety & Mindset Coach and founder of HOL + WELL. She supports women and LGBTQ+ folks in reclaiming their power and freedom through sobriety. Amy comes to this work after struggling with alcohol addiction for more than 15 years and losing her dad to his alcohol addiction. Amy has now been sober for almost 6 y...

In this episode,  I'll be interviewing one of my dear friends,  Jessica Landon. Jessica is a writer, actor, certified resilience recovery coach, a public speaker, and mom. As a comedic actress, Jessica appeared on shows like Comedy Central’s MADtv, Jamie Foxx Sketch Comedy Show, Nickelodeon’s Drake and Josh, and the list goes on. A few years into her acting career she spiraled into a nonfunct...

In this episode I'll be chatting with my friend, Blair Sharp! Blair is a wife and mom from Minnesota. She  works as a psychometrist and does freelance writing. She started blogging in 2019 for a local parenting resource and is quite an amazing writer. She's one of the many sober moms that I personally connected with early on in sobriety and it's been such a pleasure watching her thr...

Today's interview is with the one and only Tricia Lewis. Tricia was the host of the podcast Recovery Happy Hour. She recorded, edited, and published over 130 episodes! She’s had dozens and dozens of meaningful conversations that remind us that sobriety is worth celebrating, and that life doesn’t stop when you stop drinking. Tricia stopped drinking in November of 2016 and features a wide range...

Today's guest is Kylan. Kylan is a multi small business owner in the Pacific Northwest. Kylan and her family live in the middle of wine country, and she's currently doing it sober. She's set the goal to AT LEAST make it a full calendar year without a sip of alcohol and man, she is well on her way. I hope you enjoy our chat! Ways to connect with Kylan: IG @kpimley To donate and/or le...

Welcome to Season 2!!! Today's guest is Casey McGuire Davidson with The Hello Someday Podcast.  Casey is a certified life coach who helps busy women quit drinking and create lives they love without alcohol. She’s a wife, a mom, a practical dreamer, retired corporate ladder climber, recovering people-pleaser and ex-red wine drinker, who’s been known to crawl into bed at 9 pm and whisper “Don’t...

In the final episode of Season 1, I have the absolute privilege of interviewing Jolene Park. Jolene is a TED Speaker, a Functional Nutritionist specializing in Gray Area Drinking, and is someone I admire immensely. She stopped drinking in 2014 and has studied the impact of food, emotions, environments, and movements in relationship to our physical bodies, which she speaks about in her TED talk. Th...

In this episode, I'll be chatting with Kezia Calvert. Kezia is an incredibly talented writer, a sober, creative mom to one daughter, and is extremely passionate about helping people build a life of purpose in sobriety. She offers numerous writing workshops and believes that writing can change your life in ways you never thought possible. Enjoy Episode 19! Ways to connect with Kezia: Website -...

In this episode, you'll get to meet one of my closest sober friends, Julie Swartz. Julie lives in Iowa, is Mom to 3 boys, and MeeMaw to 3 grandchildren. She is one of the first connections I made in my own sober journey and has supported me every step of the way. We chat about her story, which programs she used to get sober, programs she's added to her toolbox along the way, the incredib...

In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing my beautiful friend, Kate Vitela. Kate is a mental health professional, a sober badass, and a fashion editor for The Sober Curator. Her column, Walk Your Talk, is entertaining, inspiring, and absolutely fabulous. More about Kate: Kate has been an RN in the Pacific Northwest for over 20 years. After getting sober she shifted her nursing career to...

In this episode, I'm interviewing the wonderful and fabulous, Heather Lowe! Heather is the President and Founder of Ditched the Drink, a wellness company whose mission is to help professionals evaluate their relationship with alcohol to align with their highest, healthiest selves to do their greatest good. Enjoy our chat! Ways to connect with Heather and helpful links that we reference in our...