Sober Life Rocks ®️

Some conversations stay with you because of what happened. Others stay with you because they help you see something that was missing all along. When I sat down with Jaz Murudumbay for the Sober Life Rocks podcast, I expected we’d spend an hour talking about addiction and recovery. We certainly did. But by the time our conversation ended, I realized we’d been exploring something much de...

For many people, travel and alcohol seem inseparable. From airport cocktails and drinks on the plane to happy hours, resort bars, wine tours, and nightlife, alcohol is often woven into every stage of the travel experience. The assumption is so common that many people struggle to imagine vacationing without it. That is exactly why Darci Murray’s work is so groundbreaking. As the founder of Ho...

Today, Whitney Combs is helping women do something she spent years trying to figure out for herself: how to stop using alcohol as a coping tool and start building a life that feels manageable, authentic, and emotionally sustainable. As a sobriety coach and nervous system regulation expert, she teaches women practical skills for navigating stress, overwhelm, anxiety, and the challenges of everyday...

Today, Jaime Andersen is helping women around the world rethink their relationship with alcohol and create lives they genuinely love waking up to. As a sober coach, certified yoga teacher, retreat leader, and advocate for intentional living, she has built a thriving community centered on wellness, authenticity, and personal growth. After leaving a successful corporate career to pursue coaching ful...

Today, Kriya Lendzion is one of the most respected voices in the field of youth substance use prevention. As a counselor, prevention specialist, educator, and keynote speaker, she has spent decades helping schools, parents, and communities understand how to better support young people as they navigate the pressures and realities of alcohol and drug use. Her work has impacted countless students and...

If you’ve spent any time in the recovery space, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of Brad McLeod. As the founder of a thriving online recovery community and the host of a podcast that has reached thousands of people seeking support and connection, Brad has become a familiar and trusted voice for those navigating sobriety. Through honest conversations and a commitment to showing...

Alcohol-free living for women is often less about hitting rock bottom and more about realizing that alcohol no longer supports the life you want to create. In this episode of the Sober Life Rocks Podcast, Dupe Witherick shares how she moved from corporate success, wine culture, and quiet exhaustion into clarity, energy, purpose, and a more aligned way of living. When Drinking Felt Like Part of a S...

Dr. Gary Hartman’s addiction recovery story is a powerful reminder that addiction can exist behind even the most successful lives. During this episode of the Sober Life Rocks Podcast, Dr. Hartman shares how he went from being a respected periodontist with a thriving career to battling opioid addiction, serving time in prison, and ultimately rebuilding his life through honesty, recovery, and purpos...

This sober curious journey began quietly, not with a dramatic rock bottom or public collapse, but with a growing awareness that alcohol was taking up more space in Jodi Clark’s life than she wanted. In this episode of Sober Life Rocks , Jodi shares how a simple 100-day alcohol-free experiment transformed her relationship with presence, identity, motherhood, and joy. When Drinking Feels “Normal” Fo...

High functioning alcoholism often hides behind success, achievement, and the appearance of having everything together. In this episode of Sober Life Rocks , Heather Simco shares how years of external success masked a private struggle with alcohol, identity, and emotional exhaustion. Growing Up in a Home That Looked Fine Heather’s story began in a home shaped by instability, even if few people saw...

This alcohol-free lifestyle story follows Lauren O’Hanlon’s full-circle journey—from spending 20 years behind the bar to questioning everything she once believed about alcohol, connection, and what it means to feel “normal.” Her experience is not about rock bottom. It is about awareness, conditioning, and choosing differently. The Conditioning We Don’t Question Lauren’s relationship with alcohol b...

This sobriety journey story doesn’t begin with a breakthrough or a moment of clarity. It begins with something much smaller—a phone call. In this episode of Sober Life Rocks , Randy Haveson shares how a quiet, difficult moment led him toward recovery, purpose, and a completely different way of living. The Night That Could Have Gone Another Way As a college student at San Diego State, Randy found h...

This addiction recovery story is not about perfection or a dramatic turning point. It is about consistency, honesty, and rebuilding a life from the ground up. In this episode of Sober Life Rocks , Garet McLendon shares how he went from addiction and incarceration to a life rooted in routine, responsibility, and purpose. A Life That Once Revolved Around Survival Garet’s story begins in a cycle that...

The alcohol-free lifestyle is no longer a niche choice—it is a growing global movement. In this episode of Sober Life Rocks , Laura Silverman shares how her personal journey led her to create Zero Proof Nation, a platform helping people discover alcohol-free options around the world. When Drinking Stops Working Laura’s journey began shortly after college when weekend binge drinking was normalized....

The sobriety journey is often misunderstood as a single moment of change, but for many, it is a process of healing, identity, and transformation. In this episode of Sober Life Rocks , Marci Hopkins shares how a life in the spotlight hid a deeper struggle—and how one wake-up call changed everything. The Story Behind the Spotlight Before sharing her recovery publicly, Marci built a career in radio,...

Sober travel is changing the way people experience the world, offering more intentional, meaningful ways to explore without alcohol. In this episode of Sober Life Rocks , travel writer and author Teresa Bergen shares how choosing not to drink can expand your experiences, deepen your connections, and transform the way you travel. The Drinking Culture Around Travel From airport lounges to in-flight...

Gray area drinking is a reality for many high-achieving professionals who appear successful on the outside but quietly struggle with their relationship with alcohol. In this episode of Sober Life Rocks , Susan Larkin shares her journey from a high-pressure career to an alcohol-free life grounded in clarity, resilience, and nervous system regulation. What Is Gray Area Drinking? For years, conversat...

Sobriety in the restaurant industry is rarely discussed openly, yet the hospitality world has one of the highest rates of substance use disorder of any profession. In this episode of Sober Life Rocks , James Beard Award–winning chef Jonathon Sawyer shares his journey to recovery and why speaking openly about sobriety matters in restaurant culture. A Celebrated Chef With a Story Behind the Scenes I...

This sober lawyer recovery story highlights how one attorney changed the culture of an entire profession. When Lisa Smith published her memoir Girl Walks Out of a Bar , she did something few lawyers had ever done before. As a successful New York City attorney, she publicly shared her struggle with addiction and her journey to sobriety in an industry where reputation and silence often go hand in ha...

Sober leadership is not just possible in high-level professional spaces—it is powerful. In this replay of one of our most listened-to episodes of Sober Life Rocks , Dr. Brett Kessler, immediate past president of the American Dental Association, shares how sobriety shaped his leadership journey and why amplifying sober voices in professional environments matters. Why We’re Bringing This Episode Bac...

Sober marketing strategy is not about making sobriety your headline. It is about integrating the lessons sobriety taught you into how you lead, market, and show up. On this episode of Sober Life Rocks , Dawn Apuan—copywriter, storyteller, and ordained minister—shares how sober entrepreneurs can build authentic brands without oversharing or sensationalizing their recovery. The Quiet Tension Sober E...

High-functioning addiction recovery is rarely visible from the outside, and few stories illustrate that truth more powerfully than Laura Cathcart Robbins. In this episode of Sober Life Rocks , Laura shares how a life that looked polished and successful concealed anxiety, Ambien and alcohol dependency, and a deep need to stop hiding. The First Mask: Learning to Disappear Laura’s survival strategies...

Sober entrepreneur Brooke Robichaud is proof that recovery is not the end of life—it is the beginning of it. On this episode of Sober Life Rocks , Brooke shares how growing up around addiction shaped her relationship with alcohol, how sobriety unlocked clarity and confidence, and why she believes so many people in recovery are meant to build something meaningful from their pain. Growing Up Around...

If you’ve spent time in modern recovery spaces, you’ve likely heard the name emotional sobriety expert Veronica Valli. In this episode of Sober Life Rocks , Veronica shares why stopping drinking is only the beginning—and how emotional healing is what allows sobriety to truly last. When Alcohol Felt Like the Only Relief Veronica began drinking to survive. Debilitating anxiety and panic attacks cons...

Identity-based sobriety coach Nigel Jones is best known for his global movement 9KM by 9AM, but the foundation of his work began with a single decision. On this episode of Sober Life Rocks , Nigel shares how changing his identity—rather than relying on willpower—helped him stop drinking and reclaim clarity, discipline, and purpose. Growing Up in a Drinking Culture Nigel grew up in Wales, where alc...