Sober Fit Life

I don’t usually share rock bottom stories. Because here’s the truth: you don’t have to crash and burn to change your life or your relationship with alcohol. You don’t need a disaster to get better. But when Joe Gallagher Jr. sent me a copy of his memoir   From Bars to Jars , along with a jar of his homemade sauce, I knew I needed to share this one. What happens when your life doesn’t just fal...

I invited Julianne Serpa onto Sober Fit Life because her journey is such a real, layered, and relatable example of rethinking alcohol while embracing deeper self-awareness. We first connected at a yoga class where her energy immediately drew me in. Over time, I learned about the profound shifts she’s made, not just cutting back on drinking, but completely reevaluating her relationship with it, all...

I talk with Karla about something most people don't want to think about: the real health consequences of “normal” drinking. Karla developed alcohol-related cirrhosis in her early 30s—while living what many would call a high-functioning, successful life. She wasn’t the stereotype of someone at “rock bottom.” She was managing a misunderstood anxiety disorder, working, taking care of responsibilities...

This episode is a beautiful reminder that it's never too late to change your life. I sat down with artist and alcohol-free coach Rebecca Guevara Wingler, founder of Curious on Life, to talk about aging, creativity, healing, and how she found freedom from alcohol in her 60s. Rebecca shares how she grew up in 1970s Los Angeles surrounded by freedom, curiosity, and cultural pressure, eventually leadi...

In this episode of Sober Fit Life, I sat down with my brilliant friend and coach, AliceAnne Loftus, a business strategist, community builder, and founder of Leading Lady Coaching. We had an honest and much-needed conversation about leadership, authenticity, and why she made the bold decision to remove alcohol from her business events. AliceAnne isn’t someone who ever drank much, but like so many o...

I sat down with Paulette Kengg, the author of Spirit-Led Sobriety, to talk about the deeply personal and spiritual journey of healing from alcohol addiction. Paulette struggled with alcohol when she began drinking to cope with severe insomnia. But behind the sleepless nights was a lifetime of unprocessed trauma-from losing her father to gun violence at 14, to surviving sexual assault, to living wi...

I’ve always promised to bring you honest, curious conversations—and today is no exception. In this episode, I sit down with Gwen Dudley from The Mood Wellness Center to talk about ketamine therapy, its healing potential, and how it’s helping people move through persistent depression, trauma, and grief—myself included. I share my personal experience undergoing ketamine treatment after years of sobr...

In this deeply moving episode, I sat down with Marie Burgess—licensed therapist, grief specialist, and founder of Genuine Connections Psychotherapy—to talk about something most people avoid: grief. Marie is not just a therapist—she’s a grieving mom who lost her son Harvey to a terminal illness nearly a decade ago. She shared her personal journey of advocacy, hospice care, and healing after loss—an...

Let’s talk about a sneaky little trigger that can wreck your alcohol-free momentum if you’re not ready for it: boredom. Boredom often comes from deeper feelings like restlessness, a lack of purpose, or disconnection. And if alcohol was your old go-to for instant relief? Well, your brain will absolutely nudge you toward pouring a drink when things get too quiet. I share my own story of drinking out...

If you've ever told yourself a drink helps you sleep, this episode is for you. I sat down with sleep expert Mollie Eastman, creator of Sleep Is A Skill, and had one of the most eye-opening conversations about alcohol, circadian rhythms, and real, restorative rest. We busted some of the biggest myths about sleep (including the infamous nightcap!) and dove into why alcohol doesn't just make you grog...

I’m so excited to bring you this heartfelt, funny, and deeply real conversation with Peggi Cooney, author of This Side of Alcohol. When I read Peggi’s book during my first alcohol-free vacation, it felt like she was speaking directly to me, putting words to emotions and moments I hadn’t been able to articulate. In this episode, we talk about the messy, awkward, shame-filled parts of breaking up wi...

I can't even begin to tell you how special this conversation is for me. Back in 2018, I picked up How to Stop Feeling Like Sh t* by Andrea Owen—and it changed the course of my life. I thought I was hiring her for business coaching, but Andrea saw what I couldn’t yet admit: my drinking was keeping me stuck. In this episode, I sit down with Andrea, global speaker, certified life coach, and bestselli...

In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps, the authors of The Great Menopause Myth, to unpack the essential truths about hormone therapy, alcohol’s impact on women’s health, and how to truly thrive during midlife and beyond. Together, we'll address the fallout from the Women's Health Initiative study, why hormone replacement therapy (HRT) remains so misunder...

In my very first solo episode of Sober Fit Life, I’m diving into a question that haunted me for years—and maybe haunts you too. 👉 “Do I have a problem with alcohol?” If you've ever found yourself lying awake at 3AM, heart racing, regretting another night of drinking and searching for online quizzes to tell you you're “fine”—this episode is for you. I talk about how confirmation bias and fading af...

In this episode of Sober Fit Life , I sit down with Michelle Houston — founder of To Be Honest Beverage Co. — to talk about what it really looks like to change your relationship with alcohol... and create a wellness-focused brand in the process 🍹✨ Once a craft cocktail lover, Michelle opens up about her decision to ditch alcohol, her battles with mental health, and why “being honest” was the fir...

In this episode of Sober Fit Life, I sit down with Carrie Chojnowski, a holistic gut health practitioner and certified health coach, to dive into the connection between alcohol, gut health, and overall well-being. Carrie has spent years helping women heal their gut, balance their hormones, and regain energy. But there was one piece of the puzzle she hadn’t fully examined—her own relationship with...

In this episode of Sober Fit Life, I sit down with Trish Brewer, a certified trauma-informed breathwork coach, Reiki master teacher, and co-author of We Lead, Volume Two. Trish helps individuals release trauma, reduce stress, and reconnect with their authentic selves through conscious breathwork. After years of witnessing the impact of alcohol in her family, Trish made the conscious choice to step...

What if the thing keeping you from feeling your best was hiding in plain sight ? Today’s guest, Julie Blamphin , is a yoga pro, speaker, author, and founder of Stretch Your Spirit —where she helps women feel joyful, stable, and even sexy through movement and stillness. With decades of experience teaching movement and wellness, Julie always considered herself a healthy person. But there was one thi...

Ever told yourself, “I’m just a social drinker” or “Everything in moderation”? Turns out, those phrases might be keeping you stuck in an exhausting cycle. Today’s guest, Hadley Sorensen, is the author of The Dirty Truth on Social Drinking: Everything in Moderation and Other BS. As a mom of three, lifelong runner, and writer, Hadley spent years questioning her drinking—not because of how much she d...

Today’s Sober Fit Life guest, Erik Seversen, has built an extraordinary life around mindset, performance, and personal growth. He’s hitchhiked across continents, lived with remote tribes, built and sold businesses, and climbed some of the world’s highest mountains. As a TEDx speaker, bestselling author of 18 books, and founder of the Self Publishing Center, Erik has helped over 400 people turn the...

What if socializing without alcohol wasn’t just possible—but actually better ? In this episode of Sober Fit Life , I sit down with Susie Streelman , founder of Zero Proof Experiences, to talk about her journey from relying on alcohol for connection to creating unforgettable alcohol-free travel and events. We dive into what it really means to embrace an alcohol-free lifestyle, the rise of the sober...

Midlife is a WILD ride. Hormones doing the cha-cha, sleep playing hard to get, and suddenly that glass of wine doesn’t hit the same. If you’ve ever wondered how alcohol affects your well-being during perimenopause—or how to take back control of your health—you need to tune into this conversation with Dr. Sara Poldmae. Dr. Poldmae dives deep into her personal journey with alcohol and how it’s impac...

This episode of Sober Fit Life is a special one because I’m sitting down with my yoga instructor and friend, Tina Lanzoni—someone who has played a huge role in my alcohol-free journey. We’re diving into the powerful connection between yoga, breathwork, and sobriety. If you’ve ever struggled with racing thoughts, emotional overwhelm, or the discomfort that comes with transformation, this conversati...

In this episode, Maureen and Jolene Park dive into the concept of Gray Area Drinking , a spectrum of alcohol use that doesn’t fit neatly into traditional categories. It’s not rock-bottom drinking, but it’s also not the occasional social drink—it’s the space in between where many high-functioning, health-conscious individuals find themselves questioning their habits. Jolene, a pioneer in the Gray A...

In this episode of Sober Fit Life, I sit down with my coaching client, Travis Griffin, who once believed his drinking habits were inevitable—until he realized he was capable of so much more. 💡 Travis shares: ✔️ Why self-care once meant drinking alcohol—and how that changed. ✔️ The moment he realized high-functioning wasn’t the same as thriving. ✔️ How coaching provided the structure and accountab...