Sober Vibes: Alcohol free lifestyle tips for long-term sobriety, whether you're sober curious or ready to quit drinking for good

This episode is a REPLAY! If you've been telling yourself, "Next time will be different," or "Maybe I can learn to drink in moderation," this episode is your reality check. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast , Courtney explains why alcohol problems rarely get better with time, why moderation keeps so many people stuck, and how quitting drinking opens the door to cl...

If you’ve ever said, “I’m just trying to figure out my relationship with alcohol,” you’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I break down why this common phrase often keeps women stuck in the moderation cycle longer than they realize. What sounds like curiosity is often actually uncertainty, emotional exhaustion, and years of trying to make...

Decision Fatigue Is Sabotaging Your Sobriety Ever notice how staying sober feels harder at night than it does in the morning? It's not because you're weak. It's not because you lack motivation. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I explain how decision fatigue impacts sobriety and why emotional drinking often happens during predictable danger windows like after work, weeken...

Stress Spikes Are Your Real Trigger Most people think they're triggered by alcohol. But what if the real trigger is stress? In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I break down why stress spikes are often the hidden force behind alcohol cravings and emotional drinking. You'll learn how to recognize the early signs of overwhelm, create a simple emergency plan, and protect your nervou...

How to Maintain Sobriety During the Summer Summer can be one of the best seasons of the year but it can also be a time when routines disappear, schedules change, and sobriety starts to feel a little shaky. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I share how to maintain your sobriety during the summer months without white-knuckling your way through it. If you've been feeling disconnected...

Summer can feel like one long drinking event, with patios, vacations, BBQs, concerts, and social pressure everywhere. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I break down how to quit drinking and stay sober during the summer months without isolating yourself or feeling like you’re missing out. If summer always pulls you back into emotional drinking or the moderation cycle, this episode will h...

You’re Not Bad at Sobriety If you've ever thought, "Maybe I'm just not a sober person," this episode is for you. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I break down why sobriety isn't about becoming a different person overnight. It's about building simple, repeatable habits that reduce decision fatigue, create stability, and help you stay consistent. If you&apos...

Stop Starting Over and Break the Moderation Cycle If you feel like you keep repeating the same cycle with drinking, doing well, slipping, feeling shame, and starting over again, this episode is for you. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I break down why emotional drinking follows predictable patterns and how to build a sobriety routine that helps staying sober feel more automatic. If yo...

If you feel like your drinking “just happens,” this episode will change how you see it. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I break down how drinking triggers and emotional drinking follow predictable patterns and how to interrupt them before they turn into a drink. If you’re quitting drinking and stuck in the same cycle, this will help you get ahead of it. In This Episode, You’ll Learn •...

Emotional Drinking at Night? How to Stop Stress Drinking and Manage Alcohol Cravings Without Wine If your brain won’t shut off at night and you find yourself reaching for a drink just to relax, you’re not alone. For many high-achieving women, emotional drinking becomes the fastest way to unwind after a long day of being “on.” But what feels like relief is often just a temporary shutdown, one that...

If you’ve ever thought, “I need a drink,” what you’re really craving might not be alcohol — it’s relief. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I break down the real reason behind alcohol cravings and why stress drinking becomes such a strong habit when you’re trying to quit drinking. Instead of relying on willpower, this episode shows you how to replace the need for relief with strategies t...

If you feel like you’re doing great all day and then 6 PM hits and everything shifts, you’re not alone. For many women trying to quit drinking, alcohol cravings spike after work when stress, fatigue, and routine collide. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I break down why white knuckling your way through sobriety doesn’t work long-term and how to build a sobriety plan that supports you w...

Waking up after drinking with anxiety, regret, and that heavy “why did I do that?” feeling is something so many women experience when they’re trying to quit drinking. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I walk you through a relapse recovery reset, a practical, no-shame approach to help you move forward, rebuild self-trust, and stay sober without falling into the “start over” cycle. If you...

If you feel like you’re constantly starting over with drinking, making rules, breaking them, and promising yourself “this time will be different,” you’re not alone.  In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I break down the moderation cycle and why trying to “drink less” often keeps you stuck longer than you need to be.  This episode offers a practical, no-shame approach to quitting alcohol wi...

Burnout has a sneaky way of making sobriety feel harder than it needs to be. When your nervous system is overwhelmed, everything feels heavier, cravings get louder, patience gets shorter, and your ability to cope without alcohol feels shaky. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I get practical about self-care — not as a luxury, but as a daily recovery tool that keeps your sobriety steady a...

Affirmations can sound cheesy until you’re the one who needs a new thought to grab onto. When we stop drinking, we don’t just remove alcohol. We lose an entire coping system. That can leave many people feeling like a grown adult starting over at ground zero. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I break down why sobriety affirmations are a practical tool for sober living and long-term recov...

Healing doesn’t always require a furrowed brow. In this short Sober Vibes Tip episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I share why laughter is one of the most overlooked tools in sobriety and emotional healing. Recovery spaces can sometimes feel heavy. Between intense conversations, emotional shares, and the weight of personal growth, it’s easy to absorb more energy than your nervous system can comfor...

RE-RELEASE EPISODE FORM 2023. What if “back to day one” is the wrong script? In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I answer a question so many people are afraid to ask out loud: Do you need to count sober days to succeed?  And does a slip erase your progress? With honesty and practical coaching, I unpack why the most effective sobriety plans are personal, flexible, and built around your bra...

If you’ve ever wondered whether your drinking is “bad enough” to quit — this episode is for you. In episode 264 of the Sober Vibes Podcast , Courtney shares what I lost by waiting years to quit alcohol and why delaying sobriety cost more emotionally than she realized at the time. This conversation speaks directly to women navigating grey area drinking or Sober Curious, those who aren’t hitting roc...

Relapsing after a period of sobriety can feel devastating. Shame creeps in.  Motivation drops.  And the thought “Maybe I just can’t do this” gets loud. In episode  263 of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I talk openly about alcohol relapse, why it happens, how alcohol and stress are often connected, and what to do next without turning a setback into a full spiral. Relapse doesn’t erase your progress.  It...

Quitting alcohol changes more than your habits; it changes how you see yourself. In episode 262 of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I explore one of the most overlooked parts of sobriety: identity. The phase where you’re no longer drinking, but you’re still asking, “Who am I now?” This conversation is for anyone who feels emotionally unsettled, in-between, or unsure how to rebuild their life after alcoho...

As Dry January comes to an end, many people feel unexpected pressure. Questions like:   “Do I have to quit drinking forever?” “Was this just a break?” “What if I mess this up now?” In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I walk you through how to end Dry January without undoing the progress you’ve made. This episode is designed to calm the urgency, quiet the all-or-nothing thinking, and help...

If you’re feeling close to drinking, overwhelmed, tired, or stuck in that mental negotiation, this episode is here for you. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast is a calm, grounding pep talk you can press play on anytime you feel like giving up or convincing yourself to “just have one.” This episode isn’t about rules, timelines, or willpower.  It’s about getting through this moment without t...

Dry January might be ending, but that doesn’t mean your progress has to. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I talk about the exact moment many people struggle with the most: when everyone stops talking about not drinking, alcohol marketing comes back, and the external support fades. This episode is for the woman who made it through January or started cutting back and now finds herself as...

If you’ve decided you want to quit drinking or even think you might want to, the question usually becomes overwhelming fast: “Okay… but what do I actually do first?” In Episode 258 of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I walk you through a calm, realistic starter plan for quitting alcohol in 2026 without pressure, perfection, or fear-based rules. This episode is designed for women who are sober curious, st...