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

It’s Livin on the El-Ledge week — the show within the Sober Vibes Podcast ! In this episode, my sister, Kimberly Elledge, and I discuss healing your body naturally in sobriety. After years of drinking or drug use, your body deserves real care, and it’s incredible how much healing is possible when you start showing up for yourself. We share six practical tips to help you begin your natural healing...

In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I chat with Kelsey Moreira , founder of Doughp, about how getting sober not only changed her life, but also launched an incredible business. After quitting alcohol in 2015, Kelsey left her decade-long tech career at Intel to follow her passion for baking. What started as a hobby became a thriving cookie dough company — Doughp and a platform for mental h...

In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I’m talking about one of the most important and life-changing moments in recovery: making the decision to stop drinking . You can’t have your cake and eat it too when it comes to addiction and wanting more for yourself. Sobriety starts with a single choice, a decision that you’re no longer available for the chaos, pain, and false comfort alcohol brings....

In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I sit down with Jen Elizabeth , writer, speaker, trauma educator, harm reduction advocate, and founder of Resurrektion of Me, to talk about harm reduction, recovery, and healing from trauma. Jen shares her powerful story of addiction and recovery, how she found freedom through harm reduction, and why compassion and education are essential for supporting...

In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I’m answering a listener question that so many people experience in recovery: what happens when you stop getting invited after you quit drinking? It can hurt when friends or family stop including you, but it’s also an opportunity to see who truly supports your growth. I share my own experiences and perspective on why this happens, how to cope with the l...

It’s Livin on the El-Ledge week — the show within the Sober Vibes Podcast ! In this episode, my sister Kimberly Elledge is joined by her best friend, Katie Mack , for a real, raw, and laughter-filled conversation about what it’s like to be the best friend of someone struggling with addiction. Katie shares her experience supporting Kim through addiction and recovery, what she learned, what she got...

In this emotional and inspiring episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I sit down with Eve Goldberg , founder of BIGVISION, to talk about loss, purpose, and how she turned unimaginable grief into hope for others. Eve shares her story of losing her 23-year-old son, Isaac, to an accidental drug overdose, and how that heartbreak led her to create BIGVISION, a thriving sober community in New York City t...

In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I open up about my six-year journey with IVF and what it looked like to stay sober through one of the most challenging experiences of my life. Infertility and IVF come with emotional ups and downs that can easily trigger old habits or coping mechanisms, but I share how I chose to stay present, grounded, and alcohol-free through it all. I talk about what...

It’s Livin on the El-Ledge day — the show within the Sober Vibes Podcast ! My sister, Kimberly Elledge, and I are back with a fun, lighthearted episode full of laughter, sisterly secrets, and surprises. One of us has something to share (but you’ll have to listen to find out which one). This episode is a reminder that recovery isn’t all serious conversations it’s also about joy, humor, and connecti...

In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I sit down with Craig Pothier , creator of Mind Uncaged, to discuss one of the most important and often misunderstood aspects of recovery: depression in sobriety. Craig shares his personal story of addiction and recovery, what inspired him to start Mind Uncaged , and how he’s using his platform to raise awareness about mental health in the sober communi...

It’s a solo dolo week on the Sober Vibes Podcast ! In this episode, I’m sharing exactly how I overcame alcohol cravings, the one tip that helped me the most in my eight years of sobriety. Cravings can sneak up at the most random times, and learning how to respond to them instead of reacting is key to staying sober long-term. I talk about what cravings really mean, how to manage them in the moment,...

The Elledge sisters are back for Season Two of Livin on the El-Ledge , the show within the Sober Vibes Podcast ! In this episode, my sister Kimberly Elledge and I talk about something every person in recovery will experience at some point: sobriety burnout. When the excitement fades and staying sober starts to feel heavy or routine, it can be hard to keep your energy and motivation up. We share wh...

In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I sit down with Pop Buchanan , creator of the Sober Is Dope Podcast and founder of the Sober Is Dope Transformation School , to talk about recovery, holistic healing, and how to truly transform your life after addiction. Pop shares his journey from battling alcohol addiction between the ages of 27 and 33 to rebuilding his life and becoming a leading voi...

Welcome to Season Two of the Sober Vibes Podcast !  In this episode, I’m reminding you that it’s completely OK if you haven’t hit every single goal you set for yourself this year or if you’ve fallen off track in your sobriety journey. Life happens, and recovery isn’t about perfection; it’s about progress and compassion. I discuss what it truly means to reset without guil t , how to reflect on what...

It’s the end of Season One of the Sober Vibes podcast, and it's a Livin on the El-Ledge, the show within the Sober Vibes Podcast !  What a ride this year has been. My sister, Kimberly Elledge, and I are grateful to every listener who has joined us on this wild, honest, and laughter-filled journey. In this episode, we reflect on the biggest lessons 2020 taught us about sobriety, recovery, fami...

In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I sit down with Jeff Stevens , founder of WellBeing Brewing Company, to talk about his journey of sobriety, creativity, and building a business that’s redefining what it means to live alcohol-free. Jeff shares how his decision to quit drinking completely changed his life and how his love of live music, community, and connection inspired him to create th...

In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I open up about my journey of learning to trust my Higher Power in early sobriety and recovery from alcohol addiction. When you’ve experienced trauma or loss, it can be hard, even uncomfortable, to believe in something greater than yourself. I share what that looked like for me in the beginning, how I slowly built my spiritual foundation, and the one si...

It’s Livin on the El-Ledge week — the show within the Sober Vibes Podcast ! In this episode, my sister Kimberly Elledge and I dive into a big topic for anyone in recovery or healing from addiction: codependency. Whether you’re in recovery yourself or grew up as an adult child of an alcoholic, this is a conversation that needs to be heard and revisited, often. We share openly about our own codepend...

In episode 39 of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I sit down with Michael Dash , recovering addict, best-selling author of Chasing the High , and founder of FATE- From Addict to Entrepreneur. Michael shares his powerful story of drug and gambling addiction, the dangerous chase for the next high, and the moment that changed everything. We discuss what recovery truly entails, including the emotional work,...

In episode 38  of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I’m talking about something that can feel extra tricky the holiday season. Whether it’s family pressure, parties, or loneliness, the holidays can test your sobriety and emotional balance in ways you might not expect. I share three practical tips to help you protect your sobriety, your boundaries, and your mental health during this time of year, even in t...

It’s Livin on the El-Ledge week — the show within the Sober Vibes Podcast ! In this episode, my sister Kimberly Elledge and I welcome a very special guest — our mom, Debbie. We sit down for an honest, emotional, and at times hilarious conversation about what it was like for her to raise two daughters who battled addiction and are now living in recovery. Debbie opens up about the fear, heartbreak,...

In episode 36 of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I sit down with Adam Danielson to talk about an important and often overlooked topic — the connection between head trauma and addiction. Adam opens up about his personal experience with closed-head injuries from sports and how those injuries affected his thinking, emotional regulation, and decision-making, eventually leading him down a path of addiction t...

In episode 35 of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I’m sharing my honest thoughts about Sober October (and Dry January) and why I personally don’t participate in them. Before you think I’m a hater, let me explain. These month-long alcohol-free challenges can be a great starting point for awareness, but sobriety and recovery go so much deeper than 30 days without drinking. For many of us, it’s not about a...

Welcome back to Livin on the El-Ledge , the show within the Sober Vibes Podcast where my sister Kimberly Elledge and I get real about life, recovery, and everything in between. In this episode, we’re reminding you that it’s OK if you’re not OK, especially during hard or uncertain times. Back in 2020, when the world felt upside down, we were both struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, and figuring out...

In episode 33 of the Sober Vibes Podcast , I sit down with Mark Turnipseed , CEO of Integrity Endurance and founder of the powerful blog Trials to Triathlon , to talk about his journey of coming out in sobriety and overcoming addiction. Mark shares how his path through heroin addiction, overdose, and deep personal struggle led him to a place of self-acceptance and purpose. We talk about what it me...