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

Episode 157:Celebrating Every Small Victory in Your Journey to Sobriety In episode 157 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen discusses celebrating every small victory in your sobriety journey. Celebrate it all, even making it through Thanksgiving or a regular Tuesday sober. It's a hard journey and one that is worth celebrating along the way. What you will learn in this episode: Celebr...

Episode 156: LOTE: Staying Sober through the Festive Season In episode 156 of the Sober Vibes podcast, it's Livin on the El-Ledge week, which means Courtney Andersen and Kimberly Elledge are talking on their show within a show.  The Elledge sisters discuss staying sober through the Holiday season. They share their strategies to protect your energy, establish boundaries with loved ones, and in...

Episode 155: Establishing Healthy Habits in Sobriety with Ash Butterss In episode 155 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen welcomes Ash Butterss to the show, and they discuss healthy habits in sobriety and Recovery.  What does a journey to sobriety look like? More importantly, how does one navigate this journey and establish healthy habits that bring about recovery and maintain it? These...

Episode 154:Counting Days or Not Counting Days in Sobriety  In episode 154 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen chats about counting days or not counting days in sobriety. A question that an Instagram follower asked, Courtney felt called to do a podcast episode on it.  It's a great question! Taking a fresh approach, challenging the one-size-fits-all path to sobriety.  Courtney argues...

Episode 153: LOTE: Social Media In episode 153 of the Sober Vibes podcast, it's LOTE week, and the Elledge sisters are discussing Social Media, then and now. Kimberly and Courtney talk about using social media in their active addictions and how they use it now. Stories from the Streets this week are about the ridiculousness of the Elledge sisters using their social media in their active addic...

Episode 152: Addressing Alcohol's Deceptive Influence In episode 15 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen discusses alcohol's deceptive influence. This conversation stemmed from an Instagram post recently. Courtney shares that alcohol is a highly addictive substance and has been marketed to you for relaxation, fun, and even parenting and that it's not your fault for waking u...

Episode 151:The Importance of Nutrition and Balancing Brain Chemistry in Sobriety with Janey Lee Grace In episode 151 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen welcomes Janey Lee Grace, and they discuss the importance of nutrition and balancing brain chemistry in sobriety.  What you will learn in this episode: Janey's story  The importance of nutrition in sobriety  3 easy tips to start in...

Episode 150: 3 Tips To Help You Stay Sober In episode 150 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen shares a recording of her 3 tips to help you stay sober workshop. What you will learn in this episode: 3 Tips for Sobriety  Rediscovering your why  Protecting your energy  Finding support  New program launch  New Program- Next Level Sober Support Self-Guided coaching program; sign up by 10/14 an...

Episode 149: LOTE: Reclaiming Control Today In episode 149 of the Sober Vibes podcast, it's Livin on the El-Edge week. This means Courtney Andersen and Kimberly Elledge are talking about reclaiming control for the rest of 2023. Stop waiting and start doing it now! STORIES from the Streets series continue.....Ever heard about a 70-year-old millionaire who wanted to pay $3,000 just to be tickle...

Episode 148: 5 Intoxicating Lies About Alcohol w/ Meg Geisewite In episode 148 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen welcomes Meg Geisewite to the show to discuss the five intoxicating lies about alcohol. Our chat deeply delves into the complexities of high-functioning addiction and its generational perceptions. Meg enlightens us about the significance of self-care and equipping oneself wi...

Episode 147: The Dilemma of Drinking Moderately: A Sober Perspective, Part Two In episode 147 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen continues the discussion of the dilemma of moderation drinking. Make sure to check out part one, which is episode 146 . She also unpacks her four-year journey of attempting to moderate her drinking, only to realize that embracing sobriety was the road to a bal...

Episode 146: The Dilemma of Drinking Moderately: A Sober Perspective In episode 146 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen shares her perspective on moderation drinking and how she believes people who have AUD can not go back to it. Have you ever been beguiled by that little voice inside your head whispering, "maybe you don't have a problem with alcohol?" Or toyed with the id...

Episode 145: Emotional Sobriety with Colleen Kachmann In episode 145 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen welcomes Colleen Kachmann to the show to talk about Emotional Sobriety.  What you will learn in this episode: Colleen's Story Emotional Sobriety  Challenges faced in early sobriety  Reasons for sobriety  Colleen Kachmann specializes in emotional sobriety. She is a recovery-certif...

Episode 144: LOTE: The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Handling Emotional Abuse In episode 144 of the Sober Vibes podcast, it's Livin on the El-Ledge series, and today Courtney and Kimberly talk about the power of emotional intelligence in handling emotional abuse. What you will learn in this episode: Reactive abuse  Emotional Intelligence Handling emotional abuse Emotional abuse can happe...

Episode 143: 11 Years Sober In episode 143 of the Sober Vibes podcast, host Courtney Andersen is eleven years sober and shares her insights into eleven lessons she has learned in her sobriety. Sharing these lessons will also help you in your journey as they are ones you can start applying today.  Courtney also opened up about the celebration of her 11th year of sobriety, which coincided with the r...

Episode 142: Confronting Porn Addiction with Frank Rich In episode 142 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen welcomes Frank Rich to the show to discuss porn addiction. Frank shares his story of overcoming porn addiction and shares tips to help you overcome it.  What you will learn in this episode: Frank's story  Tips to overcome porn addiction  Underlying dangers of porn  What porn ad...

Episode 141: Sobriety and Friendships: A New Perspective In episode 141 of the Sober Vibes podcast, host Courtney Andersen discusses friendships in sobriety. Ever wondered how to suggest fun, alcohol-free activities to your pals? Or perhaps you're curious about how to maintain accountability while navigating social scenarios without the crutch of alcohol. All answers will be found in this epi...

Episode 140: Unveiling the True Impact of Alcohol on Health with Deb Masner In episode 140 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen welcomes Deb Masner to the show to discuss the impact alcohol plays on your health. Deb breaks down the common health problems you see due to alcohol consumption.  What you will learn in this episode: Deb's story  Health issues associated with alcohol  One h...

Episode 139:Embracing Sobriety: A Journey of Self-Care, Mindfulness, and Unconventional Healing with Albert Flynn DeSilver In episode 139 of the Sober Vibes podcast, host Courtney Andersen welcomes Albert Flynn DeSilver to the show to discuss self-care, mindfulness, and unconventional healing. Albert Flynn DeSilver is a widely published author, master mindfulness meditation teacher, and speaker. H...

Episode 138: LOTE: Choosing a Life with and Without Children in Recovery In episode 138 of the Sober Vibes podcast,  it's the Livin on the El-Edge show, and Courtney Andersen and Kimberly Elledge are sharing their thoughts about Life with and without kids.  A listener asked about this topic of the show, so we wanted to share our thoughts. What you will learn in this episode: Why has Kim decid...

Episode 137: Sober Vibes: A Book for Your First 3 Months of Sobriety In episode 137 of the Sober Vibes podcast, host Courtney Andersen discusses having a personal companion by your side, guiding you through the first three months of your sobriety journey. That's exactly the intention behind her book, "Sober Vibes: A Guide to Thriving in Your First Three Months Without Alcohol". Thro...

Episode 136: From Sobriety to Self-Discovery: Unpacking the Power of Ennegrams with Tracy O'Malley In episode 136 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen welcomes Tracy O'Malley to the show. They uncover the potential of the Enneagram framework in personal development and understanding ourselves and others more profoundly. Learn how this tool can be used to ask the right questions,...

Episode 135: Reframing Rest: Self-Compassion Strategies for Sobriety In episode 135 of the Sober Vibes podcast, host Courtney Andersen discusses the common trap of shaming ourselves for needing rest or taking a break, especially for those who consider themselves high achievers. Together, we explore the root of these feelings and provide practical tips for reframing negative self-talk, incorporatin...

Episode 134:From Rockstar to Addict to Advocate and Author with Ryan Dusick   In episode 134 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen welcomes Ryan Dusick to the show. They discuss overcoming anxiety and trauma in recovery, finding freedom in facing fears, and Ryan's advice for those struggling with addiction and discouragement. Ryan Dusick is a registered associate marriage & family...

Episode 133: LOTE: Navigating Challenges and Celebrating Victories in Recovery In episode 133 of the Sober Vibes podcast, it is LOTE week which means the Elledge sisters are talking about celebrating small victories and major milestones in sobriety and independence, from improving credit to securing a townhouse. Kim and Courtney's stories and insights aim to empower and motivate you to take c...