Drin King

Guided resentment meditation inspired by the Big Book’s suggestion to pray for someone we resent. I made this with AI to help create something you can actually lay back, close your eyes, and follow along with. It’s not perfect, but I hope it can be a helpful tool when resentment is taking up too much space in your head. Use it, skip parts, pause it, or make it your own.

Friendship breakups are hard. Friendship breakups at work? A whole different kind of hell. In this episode, I’m talking about losing a friendship with someone you still have to see every day, the awkwardness that follows, and what this experience has taught me about boundaries, conflict, resentment, and letting people go. Sometimes sobriety means learning when to stop chasing people and start choo...

Hello Friends! I am feeling the creative flow and decided to channel that into a long overdue Drin King episode. This episode is a little check in with what has been going on with me. I dive into the concept of trusting your gut when something feels off, a rant about birth control, I saw a tarot card reader, and rave about improv.

In this episode, I talk about what it felt like to hit one year of sobriety, how I handle the question, "Is this forever?" , and why that mindset can feel so overwhelming. I also open up about moments where I came close to drinking again, what was going through my mind, and the tools that helped me make it through without picking up a drink.

What does it really mean to be happy? In this episode, we explore the idea that happiness isn’t always something big or life-changing...it can be found in the quiet moments, the small wins, and learning to appreciate where you are right now.

So I messed up....I went and hung out with my ex again. Listen to what happened so you can avoid repeating my mistakes

In this episode, I talk about why I decided to take a full year off from dating and hooking up, what led me to this decision, and what I’ve already started noticing when I remove romantic distraction from my life. I share the uncomfortable parts, the unexpected clarity, and the ways this choice has forced me to sit with myself in a deeper way than I expected. This isn’t about swearing off love — i...

In this episode, I share what it’s been like navigating a friend’s relapse while staying sober- the emotional weight, the exhaustion, the urge to fix things, and the hard lessons about boundaries and self-care. An honest conversation about loving someone through addiction without losing yourself in the process.

In this episode, I talk about craving chaos in sobriety — not wanting to drink, but wanting intensity, drama, or a disruption just to feel something. We unpack why calm can feel uncomfortable early on, how self-sabotage urges sneak in, and why this phase doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re adjusting.

Mike and I are revisiting some of our wildest drunk stories—questionable choices, bad logic, and moments that only make sense in hindsight. Nothing glamorized, just honest laughs and sober perspective.

In this episode, I’m sharing a real and honest look at what Thanksgiving was like for me this year and navigating a family gathering where drinking has always been the norm. I talk about the moments that felt easy, the ones that didn’t, and the tools I leaned on to stay grounded and sober. I also dive into how being around family can impact us in early sobriety, the emotional hangover that can fol...

In this episode, we dive into one of the most universal parts of early sobriety: cravings. I talk about why they happen, what they’re actually trying to tell you, and the small, realistic strategies that can help you ride them out without losing your mind. From emotional triggers to boredom to old habits that show up out of nowhere, we break down the messy truth behind urges — and how to get throu...

In this episode, Mike opens up about how drinking felt totally normal — growing up, in college, and especially around his frat brothers. It was just part of the culture… until the pandemic hit and everything changed. What started as “typical” drinking slowly became something heavier, harder to control, and harder to ignore. Mike’s story is one so many of us relate to: the cycle of stopping, relaps...

In this episode of Drin King (formerly Hot Mess Jess) , I open up about the early days of sobriety — the messy, confusing, and surprisingly beautiful parts no one really prepares you for. I share practical tips that helped me get through the first few days and weeks, from managing cravings to learning how to fill your nights. Whether you’re newly sober, sober-curious, or supporting someone who is,...

I went through he-double hockey sticks and back and now I am taking you with me. Consider it a Halloween gift. This is the story of my addiction and what lead me to rehab. Title change to come soon.

Welcome to Hot Mess Jess the podcast that dives into sobriety topics. Today we have Alex joining the pod. We dive into The Situation’s book: Reality Check, we talk about anti anxiety medications, and the mysterious Kratom.

About me, rehab, sober friends, living in New York