Sober & Lit Podcast

Are you feeding your freedom… or fueling your cravings? Welcome back to the Sober and Lit Podcast! Today, we’re getting real about something most sobriety conversations skip: how what you eat can change how you drink. Dr. Brooke Scheller—clinical nutritionist, founder of Functional Sobriety , and author of How to Eat to Change How You Drink —joins us for a fascinating, eye-opening conversation. Sh...

Is “Drink Responsibly” Just a Marketing Scam? What if the phrase “drink responsibly” isn’t about safety—but about shifting blame? In this eye-opening episode of the Sober & Lit Podcast , Ruby and Susan peel back the glossy layers of alcohol marketing to reveal what’s really behind that familiar tagline. Why does the alcohol industry promote moderation while knowing there’s no safe level of alc...

What if that nightly glass of Chardonnay wasn’t really relaxing you—it was slowly unraveling you? In this powerful episode of the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast, Ruby and Susan sit down with guest Allison Barber : former Division I gymnast, mom of three, Christian woman, and one-time Chardonnay queen who looked like she had it all together—until the cracks started showing. Allison shares her raw, u...

Welcome back to the Feel Lit Alcohol Free podcast! Today, we’re kicking off our brand-new “Alcohol-Free Myth Busters” series by tackling a juicy one: “Do sober people judge drinkers?” If you’ve ever wondered what your alcohol-free friend really thinks when you pour that second glass—or if you’ve felt awkward, defensive, or even misunderstood in social situations since going sober—this episode is f...

What if giving up alcohol wasn’t about what you’re losing—but everything you’re about to gain? In this episode of the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast, we’re joined by clinical psychologist Silvia Subirana, Unconscious Moderation's Head of Content Development, —who’s on a mission to make alcohol-free living more approachable, science-backed, and downright joyful.  Silvia opens up about her own q...

What if aging could feel expansive instead of limiting? What if breaking free from alcohol in midlife wasn’t a crisis—but a launchpad? In this episode, Ruby Williams and Susan Larkin sit down with their guest the fiercely wise and funny Debi Talbert—a former flight attendant turned alcohol-free mindset and longevity coach—who’s helping women age with purpose, power, and pleasure. Debi gets real ab...

"What do I do when I’m not feeling lit after quitting drinking?" In this refreshingly real episode of Feel Lit Alcohol Free, hosts Ruby and Susan tackle a question so many sober-curious and alcohol-free women secretly ask: “Why don’t I feel lit after quitting drinking?” You ditched the booze, expected fireworks… and instead? You're feeling flat, foggy, or just plain uninspired. What...

Welcome back to the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast! In this episode, hosts Coach Susan and Coach Ruby are thrilled to sit down with Jolene Park , a sought-after speaker, functional nutritionist, and creator of the revolutionary NOURISH Method ™ for alcohol-free living. Jolene is perhaps best known for her groundbreaking TED Talk , which introduced the concept of “ gray area drinking ”—the space bet...

What happens when one of New York’s top bartenders goes sober—and gets even better at his craft? In this episode of Feel Lit Alcohol Free, Ruby and Susan sit down with award-winning bartender Chris Cardone, who’s flipping the script on what it means to thrive behind the bar—without drinking a drop. From winning the Diageo World Class US Bartender of the Year after going sober, to facing stigma in...

What happens when you stop drinking—but the rest of your world doesn’t? In this episode of Feel Lit Alcohol Free, we’re diving into the heart-pounding moment every sober-curious soul eventually faces: telling friends and family, “I don’t drink anymore.” Coaches (and co-hosts) Ruby Williams and Susan Larkin get real about the fears, awkwardness, and surprising freedom that comes with “coming out AF...

What if the first step to drinking less wasn’t quitting—but sitting still? In this episode of Feel Lit Alcohol Free, we’re joined by Rory Kinsella, a former hard-drinking musician turned Vedic meditation teacher and sober coach. Rory shares how meditation helped him effortlessly shift away from alcohol—before he even planned to quit. From backstage hangovers to inner stillness, Rory’s story reveal...

"Help! I've been invited to a bachelorette party in Wine Country, and I'm not drinking. What should I do?" Welcome back to the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast! In this episode, hosts Susan Larkin and Ruby Williams are joined by special guest Martha Wright —known for of alcohol-free living in Paris. Martha, a former wine industry veteran turned mindful drinking coach, brings her w...

What if the real magic isn’t just in quitting drinking—but in everything that comes after? Welcome back to the Feel Lit Alcohol Free podcast! In this episode your hosts and alcohol freedom coaches Ruby Williams and Susan Larkin get real about what happens after you put down the glass. From unexpected emotions to surprising wins, they’re sharing the raw, beautiful, and sometimes messy truth about w...

What happens when “just one glass” turns into a deadly diagnosis? In this raw and riveting episode of Feel Lit Alcohol Free, Ruby Williams and Susan Larkin sit down with Karla Adkins, co-founder of Zero Proof Life and author of She Came Tumbling Down . Karla was a young professional when she was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver at just 36—a wake-up call that nearly came too late! Why Karla wr...

Welcome back to the Feel Lit Alcohol Free podcast! In this episode, we're diving deep into one of the most common beliefs we hear from clients: “I deserve a drink.” Sound familiar? Join your hosts and alcohol freedom coaches, Ruby and Susan, as we unpack the cultural conditioning behind using alcohol as a reward—and why it's time to rethink that narrative. Why have we been taught that wi...

What if the best thing you ever drank didn’t have alcohol in it? In this episode, Susan and Ruby sit down with the amazing Deb Podlager—aka Mocktail Mom—who went from drinking Chardonnay every weekend, to sipping spicy, spirit-free margaritas and leading a whole new movement. Deb shares how divorce, breast cancer, parenting through trauma, and pandemic burnout pushed her closer to the bottle... un...

What happens when you take alcohol out of dating, relationships, and major life transitions? Does connection get harder—or better? In this episode of Feel Lit Alcohol Free , Ruby and Susan sit down with Jeanette Levitt, a certified coach who helps midlife women navigate drinking, divorce, and dating—without losing themselves in the process. Jeanette gets real about the unexpected challenges (and s...

Welcome back to Feel Lit Alcohol Free! In this episode we’re tackling a topic that’s raw, real, and rarely talked about—loneliness. Did you ever pour a drink just to fill the silence?  You are not alone. Loneliness is one of the most common reasons we hear that people have fallen into drinking habits that no longer serve them.  Susan and Ruby dive into why major life shifts like divorce, empty nes...

In this new episode, Hosts Susan Larkin and Ruby Williams are thrilled to have the remarkable Peggi Cooney—author, speaker, and sobriety advocate . Peggi's transformation from wine lover to alcohol-free warrior is nothing short of inspiring. Dive deep with us as Peggi reveals the life-changing ultimatum from her daughter that set her on the path to sobriety, and then to write her inspirationa...

Welcome back to the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast! In this episode, your hosts, Susan and Ruby, dive deep into the complex relationship between alcohol and happiness. Ruby opens up with a question many of us have pondered: " Does alcohol really make us happy?" Sharing personal experiences and client stories, Ruby and Susan discuss the deceptive illusion of happiness that alcohol provides...

In this compelling episode of the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast, Ruby and Susan are joined by the inspiring Rose Clark, a courageous mother, wife, and law enforcement officer who shares her riveting journey of overcoming grief and addiction. Having experienced profound loss with the tragic passing of her daughter Catherine, Rose speaks candidly about the struggles of navigating life after such a d...

Welcome to Feel Lit Alcohol Free, your go-to podcast for navigating the empowering journey of living alcohol-free. We’re Coaches Ruby Williams and Coach Susan Larkin; today we’re tackling a potent emotion that many encounter on this path—anger. A listener's question sparks a rich discussion: How can we process and understand the raw feelings that inevitably resurface in the absence of alcohol...

In this episode of the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast, Ruby and Susan are thrilled to welcome Todd Kinney, a distinguished attorney and acclaimed author from Omaha, Nebraska.  Todd opens up about the internal conflicts and societal pressures he faced before giving up alcohol. He reflects on the positive impacts sobriety has had on his life, especially in his role as a father.  With his memoir, &quo...

Welcome back to another invigorating episode of the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast! This episode answers a listener's question:  "There's so much talk about having a morning routine, I'm struggling with this. Why is a morning routine so important?" Remember the days when "morning routine" just meant crawling out of bed to guzzle coffee & dash to work? Today, o...

Welcome to the "Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast." In this episode, hosts Susan Larkin and Ruby Williams are joined by Kate Nichols. Kate shares her transformative journey of living an alcohol-free life, highlighting the profound impact it had on her relationships, health, and travel experiences. From savoring sophisticated mocktails like the Moscow Mule to embracing vibrant adventures in C...