Mocksicated

ADHD is a neurotypical disorder that can affect someone's brain from a young age, the development of these brains can lead to a whole set of symptoms that not only affect daily life, but the potential to harbor addictive traits as well. So what happens when someone with ADHD drinks? Well we can't answer that for everyone but this week's brand new episode dives into our very own neurodivegent brain...

J + A are joined by guest, Elizabeth Garchar, in this week's ALL NEW episode. Elizabeth is a MD, who specializes in High Risk Pregnancies. She graciously shares so much wisdom, details the affects that alcohol has on the fetus and drops some facts that even J + A never heard throughout all their pregnancies. Tune in to High Risk Pregnancy AF now!   dm | follow @mocksicated Learn more about your ad...

Sorry.. not sorry but today J + A are talking Apologies AF. Apologizing takes on a new meaning once becoming alcohol-free. And while we are moving forward into an unapologetic life of sobriety, do we need to make amends for who were when we drank? That and so much more on our NEW episode of Mocksicated.  dm | follow @mocksicated Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week J + A welcome Suzanne Warye. Suzanne is a force in the sobriety world, with not only a podcast, a peer support cafe, retreats, but soon A BOOK. Taking us through her story into the founding of the Sober Mom Life, Suzanne is an incredible example of leading in sobriety. Catch Suzanne @SuzanneWarye @thesobermomlife Click this link for FREE week with us in the Sober Mom Life Cafe:  https://...

Sobriety comes with all sorts of crazy situations, some are so common that they are felt throughout all of our alcohol-free journeys. In today's epsiode, J + A tell us how they would handle a number of those and so much more. Whether you have just been invited to a winery, or someone you know is speaking on your sobriety, your besties AF have your back.    dm | follow @mocksicated Learn more about...

One of the most terrifying parts of drinking... blackouts. But does everyone experience them? Today J + A get real about blackouts. What causes them, who is at higher risk, and so much more. Grab a mock to soothe the soul and listen to this week's episode, Blackouts AF. dm | follow @mocksicated Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today J + A tell you THEIR story. How did they stop drinking alcohol? Did they tell each other? From our backgrounds, to our friendship, to the story of Mocksicated, J + A give you a look into what fuels their sobriety.  Whether you've listened to J + A's stories in season 1, or you are a new listener, we are excited to have you get to know US better. With laughter through tears, we invite you to...

Isolation is something that creeps up and can thrive in the hardest of situations. From drinking to giving it up, alcohols affect on isolation is large. Today, J + A get real with isolation and offer some love and encouragement to those going through it.    dm | follow @mocksicated Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most jarring experiences in sobriety is a drunk dream. No matter how long you have been alcohol-free, these dreams can illicit a number of reactions. Today, J + A discuss dreams, what they mean, why we have them, and how they cope with theirs. Grab your coffee, dream journal, and let's dive in to Dreams AF.    dm | follow @mocksicated  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

This week, J + A bring on their bestie AF, Abby Calabrese. After meeting at a sober mom retreat, the girls felt a sense of community and fitting in with each other that immediately bonded them. Fitting in, or the feeling of fitting in, can be so difficult when you do life alcohol-free but finding your people and the ones who will show up for you is the key... and your people are out there!  Tune i...

Taking the steps to stop drinking can be terrifying. Day 1 feels so heavy and so unsure... what happens when you are on day 2000? Where does the heavy go and are we still unsure?  Join J + A as they look back on J's 2000 day alcohol-free journey and what advice she would gice to her past self.    dm | follow @mocksicated Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J + A take on the world of canned mocktails. With honest reviews of which mocktail is worth keeping around and which might be better to skip, the girls take you through at least four different brands and types of mocktails. Each of these should available at most places you can find alcohol-free bevvys, so you can do a little taste testing of your own!    dm | follow @mocksicated  Learn more about...

In the world we live in you either live to socialize or prefer to stay behind the scenes, BUT that doesn't change the fact that both of these groups of people still experience social anxiety. When you take drinking out of the mix, that anxiety just feels bigger. In today's episode, J + A talk all about social anxiety and how it has affected them in their sobriety. Grab a mock babes, it's time to c...

J + A recap thier incredible weekend away. Have you ever wondered what a SOBER retreat looks like? This weekend the girls did just that when they took a leap of faith and traveled to arizona for a Sober Mom retreat. Can you really make lasting friendships in three days? And what about the grips of social anxiety? Is there really that many sober moms? Tune in NOW to hear all about it  dm | follow @...

J + A are BACK with another round of question and answer. Get to know them even better as they candidly give thier takes on everything from what's in their coffee cup to how they have handled a 25 year friendship. Grab those mocks babes, it's time to laugh.    dm | follow @mocksicated Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the girls get real and RAW about what is going on in their lives. 2025 has been a little rocky, and J + A reflect on what that's been like for them and how it would be if they were still drinking. Get ready for some tears     dm | follow @mocksicated Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's no better way to celebrate love than snuggling up and turning on your favorite Rom Com. As self proclaimed Rom Com experts, J + A break down their favorites and look at how alcohol influences these films. Whether you are a Julia Roberts stan, have the entire Dirty Dance scene memorized, or just love love, this episode is for you.   dm | follow @mocksicated Learn more about your ad choices....

Today J + A are joined by guest Veronica Castillo to discuss hormones. A wealth of knowledge, Veronica speaks from her many hats and degrees about how alcohol plays in to overall health as well as our hormones. Grab a notebook with your mock today babes.  dm | follow @mocksicated Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding center, grounding, and even spiritual connection can feel foreign when you decide to do life alcohol free. J + A share the rituals they have added into their life that help them navigate sobriety. Adding in some affirmations and an easy meditation, today's episode is a great way to keep the peace and take these things with you as we close out Dry January.   dm | follow @mocksicated Learn m...

The Surgeon General just issued a new warning advising that all alcohol include a label indicating the cancer risks that come with alcohol consumption. In today's episode J + A talk facts around carcinogens, specifically alcohol, and how it is affecting our society.    dm | follow @mocksicated Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is all about fitness! And it features our very own J to talk us through all the ins and outs of what she considers fitness and how being alcohol-free has inspired her journey. Whether you are a newly alcohol-free, wanting to embrace fitness, or just here for the laughs, welcome and enjoy Fitness AF.   dm | follow @mocksicated Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

Dry January is the perfect time to take a break from alcohol. Staying dry however, can be daunting and one misstep can feel like the whole process has been derailed. Enter J + A with tips and tricks to help you stay dry this month-- or any other time.      dm | follow @mocksicated Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your girls are BACK. Season 3 is live, and we are welcoming back new and familar listeners in the New Year. Whether this is your first time listening to Mocksicated or you've been here since the beginning it is so great to catch back up and let you know what to expect this season.    Happy New Year Babes!   dm | follow @mocksicated Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

100 EPISODES! We are beyond grateful for our listeners, our besties AF. To celebrate we are spending this LAST episode of the season by chatting about all the ways we are thankful for this alcohol-free life. From so many connections to zero hangovers, this life really is something to celebrate. So grab your thankful Mock and lets get THANKFUL.    dm | follow @mocksicated Learn more about your ad c...

Our last Q + A of the season and this time we are looking back at some of our favorite episodes. A + J  remember some of the funniest, most meaningful, and just great moments of our SECOND season. Whether you listened along with us or are still catching up, come sit, laugh and talk through some of Mocksicated's best moments of 2024.    dm | follow @mocksicated Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...