Dry Humor - Finding Levity in Sobriety

What happens when drinking starts as a way to cope with ADHD, anxiety, and identity – and slowly becomes something you can't outrun? What does it look like to build a life you actually love once alcohol is no longer part of it? Rachel from Instagram's @soberincentralpark shares her journey through early mental health struggles, college drinking culture, and the gradual realization that the role al...

Feeling unworthy is one of the biggest drivers behind drinking – and sobriety is often what finally brings it to the surface. This episode unpacks why so many of us use alcohol to quiet self-doubt and what it actually looks like to rebuild self-worth without numbing it. The conversation reframes sobriety as something that reveals your worth rather than something you have to earn. It also covers th...

From DUIs and rehab before 21, to pandemic substance use and blackout driving as a mom, Sara shares the truth behind her addiction. This episode unpacks a raw story of shame, unresolved trauma, and a deep need for love and worthiness. This conversation gets honest about dangerous behavior, emotional pain, and the complexity of addiction – but also what it takes to rebuild. From learning how to fee...

There comes a point when something that once felt normal starts to feel limiting. This episode explores the idea that alcohol might not be adding to your life the way you think it is – and how, over time, it can quietly keep you stuck in habits that limit your ability to grow. Through stories from Sarah and Ethan, this episode looks at how your relationship with alcohol evolves as your life expand...

There comes a point where what once felt normal starts to feel out of alignment with the life you want. Sober couple Ethan and Sarah share how changing their environment allowed them to confront their relationship with alcohol – and ultimately choose sobriety.  They open up about the normalization of drinking, how it shaped their routines and relationships, and what it took to break away from it....

What if drinking isn't just something you do... but part of how you see yourself? In this episode, we explore the connection between alcohol and identity, and why quitting drinking is so much more than putting down a substance. For many people, alcohol becomes tied to personality, social roles, and self-perception, which can make the transition into sobriety feel disorienting. This conversation he...

Anchored by her memoir Uncorked , Mary Alice Stephens opens up about the unraveling of her relationship with alcohol, the identity shifts that came with motherhood, and the hard-won freedom she found in sobriety. This episode explores the quiet compromises, emotional tension, and cognitive dissonance that can come with trying to hold it all together while alcohol is taking more than it gives. With...

This episode explores what happens when sobriety is the beginning of a much bigger transformation. It looks at emotional sobriety, the courage it takes to face uncomfortable truths, and the clarity that comes from no longer numbing what feels out of alignment. Fear often comes with change – whether that means rebuilding your life, exploring who you really are without alcohol, or finally giving you...

TW: Sexual Assault. In 2019, Sara made three life-altering decisions. She'll vulnerably share what occurred during this period of deep self-discovery, healing, and rebuilding a life that felt truly aligned. During the conversation, Sara opens up about surviving a profound trauma and the long path toward healing, including the role that forgiveness and personal growth played in her sobriety. She sh...

This episode explores the idea of breaking generational cycles around alcohol, emotional avoidance, and the coping patterns many of us inherit without realizing it. Sobriety can create a powerful new awareness. When generational patterns become visible, it creates an opportunity – the chance to choose something different. Cycles don’t end with time, they end with choices. And maybe the choice is s...

What happens when the party phase ends but the drinking doesn't? For the first time on the podcast, a sober married couple share their stories together. Leah and Tim detail how drinking was woven into their early relationship and social life, and how family history, anxiety, grief, and parenthood led them to take a closer look at the role alcohol was playing in their lives. Together, they open up...

Sobriety doesn't stay the same – because we don't stay the same. What begins as survival in early sobriety slowly becomes something deeper: identity, stability, and eventually a lifelong relationship that continues to grow and change. From navigating identity shifts to embracing the reality of aging, this episode covers how sobriety isn't a finish line you cross – it's something you continue to re...

What does long-term sobriety actually look like – especially in midlife? In this conversation, author Dana Bowman shares her experience with the evolving changes that come with living alcohol-free. From navigating motherhood in the height of "mommy wine culture" to facing the unexpected impact of menopause on mental health and maintaining sobriety, Dana offers an honest look at what sobriety looks...

If you're successful, responsible, and holding everything together... it can be very confusing to question your drinking. We'll dive into the work-hard, play-hard identity, and how when life looks good on paper, it's hard to see alcohol as a problem. This episode explores the subtle trap of high-functioning drinking – when productivity becomes a permission slip, success becomes proof that you're "...

For years, Casey was the party girl – the achiever who could juggle it all. Drinking was woven into college memories, career success, travel, and social life. But with motherhood and the pandemic, life shifted. The structure that once kept her drinking "in check" disappeared. What had previously felt manageable slowly turned into something she didn't want anymore. In this episode, Casey shares how...

If you're struggling with shame after getting sober, or feeling stuck in past regrets, this conversation is for you. Audrey dives into one of the most difficult but important parts of sobriety: forgiveness. She'll break down the difference between shame and responsibility, why making amends matters (but self-punishment doesn't), and how to stop replaying old mistakes on a loop. Through 5 practical...

Sobriety doesn't erase the past – it forces you to face it. In this candid and deeply honest conversation, Becky shares her story of grief, alcohol, and the quiet damage that can happen in the in-between moments... the nights of checking-out, the missed bedtimes, the cycle of drinking, hangovers, and repeating it all over again. In this episode, Becky shares how grief intensified her relationship...

Have no fear... it's just the tip! This new series will pull out key takeaways from each week's episode. Today, Audrey expands on her conversation with DJ John Michael about how vital community is in your sobriety journey. She'll break down practical, approachable ways to build real support. From online sober communities to local meetups and shared hobbies, your people are out there... you don't h...

Come for the story, stay for his laugh (it's the best). Peloton DJ John Michael opens up about his relationship with alcohol, his years in the nightlife industry, and how Peloton coaches and community became a vital support system in his sobriety. We'll also get a peek behind-the-scenes of his work at Peloton, and chat about a few of the hilarious and wise instructors. In this episode, John Michae...

In this first duo episode, Dawn and Paige offer a rare and honest look at how sobriety can reshape family relationships from both sides. Dawn opens up about her relationship with alcohol, how it impacted her role as a mother, and what finally led her to choose sobriety. Paige shares her perspective as a young adult witnessing her mom's transformation, and the realization that even in her 20's, she...

What happens when alcohol stops being fun and starts becoming survival? Michelle shares how early exposure to drinking, motherhood, and the pandemic reshaped her relationship with alcohol and sent her on a path toward wellness. In this episode, Michelle opens up about growing up in a home where drinking was normalized, starting to drink at age 12, and how drinking followed her into adulthood. She...

Trigger Warning: Suicide In this powerful conversation, Katie shares her journey of navigating loss, choosing sobriety, and creating the emotional space to truly heal. Katie opens up about how alcohol shifted from a social tool in college to a coping mechanism for grief, and what choosing a life of sobriety has looked like for her. Together, Audrey and Katie explore the emotional rollercoaster of...

In this episode, Lauren opens up about her upbringing, the pressure and discipline of competitive gymnastics, and how those early patterns of striving and perfectionism followed her into college and adulthood. As drinking became more central to her social life and relationships, she found herself trapped in the constant mental gymnastics around alcohol - negotiating, justifying, and attempting to...

In this episode, Noël opens up about life without alcohol and the contrast between her present-day clarity and peace versus her past anxiety-ridden relationship with drinking. Noël also shares about her husband, and what it's been like navigating an alcohol-free life together, especially when he works in the craft beer business. She reflects on how shared sobriety has strengthened their relationsh...

Audrey and Sally discuss Sally's journey through sobriety, anxiety challenges, her struggles with depression during college, and the challenges of motherhood. The conversation highlights the importance of connection, personal growth, and the journey towards sobriety. She discusses her motivations for becoming a nurse, her experiences with parenting, and the importance of community support in her s...