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

Episode 132: Sunny Days, Sober Ways: Unlocking the Power of Summer for an Alcohol-Free Life In episode 132 of the Sober Vibes podcast, host Courtney Andersen discusses the power of summer for an alcohol-free life. Summer is the ideal time to kickstart your sobriety, and I'm here to share my thoughts on why this season can set you up for success. What you will learn in this episode: Why Summer...

Episode 131: Getting Sober in Your Twenties with Madeline Forrest In episode 131 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen welcomes Madeline Forrest to the show, and they discuss getting sober in your twenties.  Madeline Forrest is the host of the Happiest Sober Podcast.  What you will learn in this episode: Madeline's story  Fears about quitting drinking so young Dating sober in your twe...

Episode 130: Techniques For Finding Success And Positive Change with Mike Diamond In episode 130 of the Sober Vibes podcast, host Courtney Andersen welcomes Mike Diamond to the show. They discuss techniques for finding success and positive change in one's life. Mike also shares his story of addiction and recovery.   Mike Diamond is an author, television personality, director, life coach, and...

Episode 129: Having an Emotional Dependence on Alcohol In episode 129 of the Sober Vibes podcast, host Courtney Andersen discusses emotional dependence on alcohol. She talks about how emotional dependence starts for all before physical dependence kicks in for others.  What you will learn in this episode: Emotional Dependence is real  How we can't judge others just because we weren't phys...

Episode 128: LOTE: Exploring The Impact Of Suicide On Families: A Sad But Necessary Discussion *TRIGGER WARNING* on today's episode. Episode 128 of the Sober Vibes podcast, it's Livin on the El-Edge week, which means the Elledge sister are discussing Suicide and the impact it has on families.  Kimberly and Courtney discuss how suicide has impacted their lives.   This episode is just a co...

Episode 127: CBD to Support Your Sobriety Journey w/ Thomas White In episode 127 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen welcomes Thomas White to the show and discusses how CBD can help your sobriety and recovery journey.  Thomas shares his story of sobriety and Recovery and how he even uses CBD oil to help his depression. Thomas White is the Founder and CEO of Exact Nature. What you will le...

Episode 126: Staying Sober: Thinking Ahead for Long-Term Benefits In episode 126 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen talks about how alcohol is a long-run game and how today's drinking actions will affect you down the road.  Courtney comes from a place of love, and hope this episode helps you today in your journey. What you will learn in this episode: Drinking alcohol is not worth i...

Episode 125: LOTE: Healing Trauma Responses: Practicing Self-Care and Taking it Slow Episode 125 of the Sober Vibes podcast, it's Livin on the El-Edge week, which means the Elledge sister are chatting about Healing Trauma Responses.  Kimberly and Courtney have an open chat about these responses and tips to take care of themselves during and after the response.  You will experience some trauma...

Episode 124: The Fears Women Have About Giving Up Alcohol with Casey McGuire Davidson In this episode 124 of the Sober Vibes podcast, host and sober coach Courtney Andersen interviews Casey McGuire Davidson, a Sobriety coach and host of the Hello Someday podcast. Andersen and Davidson discuss the fears that women have about giving up alcohol, and Casey shares her personal experience with the Twelv...

Episode 123: LOTE: “Family is Everything” Toxicity Episode 123 of the Sober Vibes podcast is Livin on the El-Edge week. The Elledge sisters, Kimberly and Courtney, discuss finding the toxicity and manipulation of the "Family is Everything" attitude, especially if that family has been dysfunctional.  What you will learn in  the episode: How to detach with love Stop subscribing to the dysf...

Episode 122: Stop Apologizing If Twelve-Step Programs Didn't Work For You In episode 122 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen talks about how to stop apologizing if a Twelve-Step program didn't work for you.  What you will learn in this episode: How we need to stop apologizing if a twelve-step program didn't work for us How we need to stop explaining our recovery path to ot...

Episode 121: How to Start an Online Business with Megan Yelaney In episode 121 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen welcomes Megan Yelaney to the podcast, and they chat about how to start an online business.  Discussed in this episode: Megan's story  How to start an online business  Where to start  How simple it is It's never too late to start a business if you have a passion fo...

EPISODE 120: YOU GOT A NON-JUDGMENTAL FRIEND IN ME In episode 120 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen talks today about being your non-judgmental friend.  What you will learn in this episode:  Being a safe space  Understanding that your sobriety is your journey  Not being codependent and controlling of someone else's journey  Understanding that sobriety is a process, not everyone ge...

Episode 119: Livin on the El-Edge: Finding Your Community in Recovery Episode 119 of the Sober Vibes podcast is Livin on the El-Edge week. The Elledge sisters, Kimberly and Courtney, are discussing finding your community in Recovery and sobriety.  What you will learn in  the episode: Finding a community that works for you How a community is key at all stages in your life The importance of not isol...

EPISODE 118: STEPS TO TAKE TO OVERCOME ADDICTION WITH GLENN DOUGHERTY JR In episode 118 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen welcomes Glenn Doughterty Jr to discuss steps to overcome addiction.  Glenn Dougherty Jr. is a mindset and fitness coach, helping men to overcome their addictions and train their bodies to peak physical condition. Glenn is a husband and father of two and is four yea...

EPISODE 117: WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF A RELAPSE In episode 117 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen talks today if you are in the middle of a relapse with alcohol.  What you will learn in this episode: How to get back on track from a relapse  How shaming yourself will only keep you in the relapse  Figuring out why you relapsed New ways to empower your Sobriety and Recovery ...

EPISODE 116: LOTE: BEST WAY TO REPAIR RELATIONSHIPS YOU DAMAGED IN YOUR ACTIVE ADDICTION Episode 116 of the Sober Vibes podcast is Livin on the El-Edge week. The Elledge sisters, Kimberly and Courtney, are discussing repairing damaged relationships due to active alcohol addiction. What you will learn in  the episode: How to repair relationships  How to make amends when you are ready  That some rel...

Acceptance is one of the most quietly powerful tools in recovery — and this episode explores why it changes everything. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I welcome Laura Crossett, a CADC-II, ICADC Drug & Alcohol Counselor in Southern California, for a grounded conversation about acceptance in sobriety and healing from alcohol addiction.  Laura shares her own story, sober since April...

In episode 114 of the Sober Vibes podcast, I talk about the number one sign that you have a drinking problem. This was a topic that a listener requested!   What you will learn in  the episode: How do you  know if you have a problem  How this one thing determines it all Doing an exercise to see how much time you think about alcohol Resources Mentioned: Stop Starting Over — the self-guided program t...

Traveling sober can feel intimidating at first — but it might just become one of your favorite parts of an alcohol-free life. In this Livin on the El-Edge week of the Sober Vibes Podcast, the Elledge sisters, my sister and I, catch up and dive into sober travel: why getting out and exploring matters, and how to do it confidently without a drink in hand. From navigating airports and vacations to so...

WELCOME TO SEASON FOUR In episode 111 of the Sober Vibes podcast, I talk about giving up what no longer serves you and how to do so. She shares her experience with this in the last few months. What you will learn in this episode: Mindset shift  When you say enough is enough Tips for moving forward How moving your energy helps Resources Mentioned: Join my Sobriety Circle Grab your Sober Routine Che...

Recovery belongs to everyone — and this episode centers the voices and experiences of the Queer community in sobriety. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I welcome Nate Kelly — recovering alcoholic, sober entrepreneur, and creator of The Sobriety Diaries Podcast for a powerful conversation about what recovery looks like in the Queer community.  Nate shares his own story, including how an...

In episode 110 of the Sober Vibes podcast, I talk about how to overcome the mindset of the "FINAL DRINK." One that keeps many people stuck in the relationship with alcohol, and the fear of it becomes crippling for many.  What you will learn in this episode: Mindset shift  How fear will keep holding you back A motto to live by to help ease the fear and anxiety  How your life will be bette...

Episode 109: LOTE: Alcohol & Social Anxiety Episode 109 of the Sober Vibes podcast is Livin on the El-Edge week, which means my sister Kimberly and I are talking about Social Anxiety.  This is the final LOTE episode of the season. What you will learn in  the episode: What social anxiety is  How it's common in people in recovery  Tips to help you with social anxiety  Social anxiety and soc...

The victim mindset can quietly keep you stuck long after you put down the drink and this episode is all about moving past it. In this Living on the El-Ledge week of the Sober Vibes Podcast, Kimberly and I  shine a light on the victim mindset: what it is, why it takes hold, and how to grow through it.  This is a warm, honest conversation about the difference between what happened to you and what yo...