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Episode 207: Reflections on 2024 and Personal Growth Tips for 2025 In episode 207 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen discusses a year of reflection and growth. She shares about cherishing moments in motherhood and life. She also encourages you to look at how far you have come in your journey to quit drinking alcohol or your sobriety journey. Growth is growth, and that's how you sho...

Episode 206: Understanding ADHD and Addiction with Sam Led In episode 206 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen welcomes Sam Led to the show and discusses ADHD and Addiction.  Sam Led is a transformation coach, speaker, powerful group facilitator, and author. What you will learn in this episode: Sam's Story  ADHD and Addiction  Understanding the ADHD brain from the inside  Mindfulness...

Episode 205: LOTE: Balancing Magic and Boundaries in 2024 Episode 205 of the Sober Vibes podcast is Livin on the Elledge week. This means it's the show within the show, and Courtney and Kimberly chat about a little bit of magic, boundaries, and recapping 2024. This is the last LOTE of the year, and the sisters discuss some favorites.  What you will learn in this episode: Sharing about Disney...

Episode 204: Dealing with the “What If” Fear in Sobriety In episode 204 of the Sober Vibes Podcast , Courtney dives into one of people's biggest roadblocks when considering a sober life: the fear of “what if.” These nagging doubts—like “What if I fail?” or “What if life isn’t fun without alcohol?” —can feel overwhelming and prevent you from taking the first steps toward freedom. Courtney expl...

Episode 203: Break the Weekend Binge Drinking Cycle In episode 203 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen discusses breaking the weekend drinking cycle. For many, the weekends trigger their drinking, and I share with you actionable steps to take to avoid drinking on the weekends and keep your sober streak going.  What you will learn in this episode: Why weekends are harder not to drink  Cre...

Episode 202: 3 Tips to Stay Sober Through the Holidays with Family In episode 202 of The Sober Vibes, Courtney Andersen discusses how to stay sober through the holiday season. Discover how entering gatherings with a focused mindset and acknowledging the normalcy of nervousness can transform what might feel isolating into a powerful step towards personal growth. What you will learn in this episode:...

Episode 201: The Impact of Alcohol on Perimenopause & Hormones w/ Bria Gadd In episode 201 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen welcomes Bria Gadd to the show to discuss all things Perimenopause and Menopause. What you will Learn in this episode: Truth about Perimenopause that no one tells you about  4 Tips to Get Out of Health Debt  How Alcohol Impacts Hormones  Bria Gadd's stor...

Episode 200: Relapse Prevention: 5 Ways to Stay on the Sober Track In episode 200 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen talks about five sneaky ways drinking can sneak back in and how to stay on track. Courtney shares her top five and coaches you through another day of not drinking alcohol. What You Will Learn in This Episode: Celebrating 200 Episodes 5 Sneaky Ways Drinking Can Sneak Back...

Episode 199:LOTE: Narcissism and Parents, Part 3 In episode 199 of the Sober Vibes podcast, it's LOTE week, which means Courtney Andersen and Kim Elledge are here with a new episode of the Livin on the El-ledge series. The Sisters discuss Narcissism in this three-part series.  Part Three is about Narcissism and Parents What you will learn in this episode: Kim's and Courtney's Upbirn...

Episode 198:LOTE: Narcissism and Healing, Part 2 In episode 198 of the Sober Vibes podcast, it's LOTE week, which means Courtney Andersen and Kim Elledge are here with a new episode of the Livin on the El-ledge series. The Sisters discuss Narcissism in this two-part series.  Part Two is about Healing From Narcissists. What you will learn in this episode: Dive into the world of narcissism Heal...

Episode 197:LOTE: Narcissism and the Red Flags, Part 1 In episode 197 of the Sober Vibes podcast, it's LOTE week, which means Courtney Andersen and Kim Elledge are here with a new episode of the Livin on the El-ledge series. The Sisters discuss Narcissism in this two-part series.  Part One is recognizing red flags. What you will learn in this episode: Dive into the world of narcissism Red Fla...

Episode 196: How Non-Alcoholic Beverages Are Changing Drinking Culture w/ Betsy Frost In episode 196 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen welcomes Betsy Frost to the show. They discuss the Non-alcoholic beverages and how they are changing the drinking culture. Betsy Frost is the CEO of Hoplark, a non-alcoholic beverage brand brewing hop teas and waters like craft beer to make health-consc...

Episode 195: 10 Tips for Staying Sober in October and Beyond In episode 195 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen discusses ten tips to help you stay sober in October and Beyond! She shares her perspective on why these top ten tips are huge helpers in your sobriety journey.  What you will learn in this episode: Ten tips to staying sober  How to quit drinking in October  Holistic tools for...

Episode 194: Fixing a Broken Mental Health System w/ Alice Feller In episode 194 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen welcomes Alice Feller to the show. They chat about the broken mental health care system and Alice shares her knowledge of how the system is failing many in the United States.  Can we truly fix a broken mental health system?  Alice Feller is a clinical psychiatrist with a s...

Episode 193: 5 Tips to Rediscover Who You Are In Sober Life In episode 193 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen discusses how getting sober is discovering who you are now without alcohol.  Courtney empowers you to take control of your journey and enjoy it.  What you will learn in this episode: 5 Tips to Help Rediscover Yourself in Sobriety  Empowering you to take control of your sobriety...

Episode 192: Gut Health, Hormones, & Alcohol w/ Trish Tucker May In episode 192 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen welcomes Trish Tucker May to the show. They discuss Gut Health and Hormone regulation and how Alcohol destroys both. What you will learn in this episode: Gut Health Tips Hormone Regulation Tips How Alcohol Destroys Both Gut and Hormone Health Probiotics and Vaginal Heal...

Episode 191: Tips and Strategies for a Successful Sober September In episode 191 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen discusses and coaches you through tips and strategies for a successful Sober September. These tips will also help you continue on your alcohol-free journey. What you will learn in this episode: Tips for a Sober September  Socializing without alcohol Preparing your space at...

Episode 190: LOTE: Q & A w/ Courtney and Kimberly Episode 190 of the Sober Vibes podcast is a LOTE episode, which means the show within the show is here. Courtney and Kimberly do a question-and-answer session. We answered many of your questions about your current struggles, which you shared on the Sober Vibes Instagram page.    What you will learn in this episode: Q&A series with Courtney...

Episode 189: Listening to Your Intuition with Travis Holp In episode 189 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen welcomes Travis Holp to the show. They discuss listening to your intuition and how the power of intuition can lead you down a sober path.  Travis shares intimate details of how sobriety reignited his mediumship abilities and heightened his emotional self-awareness. By eliminating...

Episode 188: My Sobriety Journey: 12 Lessons After 12 Years Sober In episode 188 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen discusses the lessons she learned from 12 years sober. She shares these lessons that she has learned along the way of recovering from Alcohol Use Disorder. Courtney also explains how these lessons can help you in early sobriety.  It's also the one-year anniversary of...

Episode 187:Two Mindset Shifts for an Alcohol-Free August In episode 187 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen coaches you through two powerful mindset shifts to help you stay alcohol-free in August. She shares how mindset and how you speak are everything and how it's a great tool to use in your sobriety journey when getting alcohol in your first few years of recovery.  In this episod...

Episode 186: LOTE: How to Overcome  Resentment In episode 186 of the Sober Vibes podcast, it's LOTE week, which means the Elledge sisters are coming at you hot with a new show episode within a show.  Courtney and Kim talked today about resentments and how to overcome them. It's a process that requires patience.  What you will learn in the episode: Resentments  How to Overcome Them Having...

Episode:185: One Practice to Help You Get and Stay Sober In episode 185 of the Sober Vibes podcast, host Courtney Andersen talks about this one practice that will help you stay sober from alcohol. It's helped her stay sober from alcohol for almost twelve years. She used this practice regularly since day one.  What you will learn in this episode: Number one practice you use Keeping a positive...

Episode 184: Sober Empowerment with Jessica Stipanovic In episode 184 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen welcomes Jessica Stipanovic to the show. They discuss the positive changes that happen when one lives a sober life. We discuss her transition from a private battle with alcoholism to becoming a public advocate for recovery, touching on the concept of "more being revealed" a...

Episode 183:Rebuilding Self-Esteem After Addiction with Arlina Allen In episode 183 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen welcomes Arilina Allen to the show. Arilina and Courtney chat about rebuilding self-esteem after addiction. A topic Arilina specializes in. Arlina Allen is a Certified Recovery Coach (IAPRC), Certified Hypnotist (CH), Founder of Sober Life School, and host of the award-...