The Secret Podcast

My baby boy is 4! Sharing how his reaction to his birthday celebration made me even more grateful for my sobriety...  PS - it's GOOD.  ❤️

I practiced what I preach!  I said what I needed, and actually...got it. None of it would have been possible if alcohol had been in the picture.  Also, giving you a heads up about tomorrow's podcast episode re: the Below Deck episode. Listen with care. ❤️

Audrey's back!  She talks about a recent craving she had out of the blue - why it happened and what she did to help crush it.  Also...please remember these are unedited, which I think is VERY obvious in this episode. 😂 I had 5 kids in my house and I was the sole adult in charge. A great time to record a bonus episode, right??

My girl is 9!  Talking all about time passing quickly, how sobriety slows it down and what I've learned in 9 years of motherhood.  NINE! 🎉

Good morning! Sharing the lesson I keep learning, over and over - damn those expectations, right? Here's to a wonderful week!  xo

Talking about the latest "Drunkest City" rankings and feeling not so proud that my Alma Mater tops the list...  Here's the article -  https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-city-rankings/drunkest-cities-in-america

Ahhh, sweet sleep.  This whole check in is about...sleep.  How much we need it.  How much we've earned it in sobriety.  And what to do when we can't get it.  xx

Today Amanda is here to share her story as she nears 10 months of sobriety!  Amanda’s father quit drinking and joined AA when she was ten, and from then on alcohol became a strict ‘no’ in her household… but no one would tell her why. This inability to talk to her parents about emotions and big things led Amanda to develop a secret life in high school - one of sneaking around, drinking, and keeping...

Happy Sunday!  Chatting about turning 43, feeling damn good, and the power that comes when we're sober in our 40's. Also, if you had to guess how old you were, what would you guess? I share my answer.  xx

Today’s real sober mom Heather knew the havoc that addiction could wreak after spending years in a marriage with a man addicted to pills. In comparison, her challenges with alcohol never seemed that bad. Yet, as the years moved on and Heather went through the grief of losing her mom, her drinking intensified and she began to notice a decline in both her mental and physical health.  Heather’s sober...

Happy Sunday! 3.5 years into sobriety and I'm still checking off Sober Firsts. How cool is that? I chat about my oldest going to her first sleepover, what it brought up for me, and how I'm feeling extra grateful for my sobriety this morning.  Also...consistency in sobriety might be my favorite thing. xx

Today Joanne joins me to share the wisdom she has collected over her 5 YEARS of sobriety! Hear the reaffirming stories of how she finally took the leap to stop drinking, the beautiful support she has received from family and friends, and what it feels like to confidently step into the identity of a sober woman.  Joanne is absolutely in love with her sober life! She wants you to know that if you ar...

Hi, mamas. Sharing a health update and going into what the hell went on last week... xx 

Today, Bethany bravely shares her story of navigating a traumatic pregnancy decision in the wake of Roe v Wade being overturned. Join us as we discuss the space that sobriety can create for healing, the little moments of beauty that can only be experienced by a sober mind, and so much more.  Bethany wants you to know that committing to sobriety can be one of the biggest acts of self love.  Bethany...

Happy Sunday! Sharing about my experience at DMB Friday night, and something I remembered that I had long forgotten about a Ray LaMontagne concert 5 years ago... xx

Growing up in a big Italian family, alcohol was everywhere while Bri was growing up. From sips of wine from her parent’s glasses to beers while celebrating basketball games, Bri was raised to see alcohol as a fun way for adults to unwind and connect with each other.  When Bri became a mom herself, she began to understand her own mother’s nightly drink, and gradually Mommy Wine Culture became centr...

Hi, mamas.  I share details about the move to The Sober Mom Life Cafe (Wednesday!) . If you're at the $10 level, you won't have to do anything to move over.  If you're at the $5 and $7 levels, you will have to level up to $10 if you want to be transferred over - and I promise, the connection and value will be worth it! Thank you for supporting the podcast on Patreon - I'm SO ex...

Tune in to hear Jaime's sober mom story! 

Happy Sunday, mamas. Opening up today about a social situation in which I felt misunderstood, how I reacted, and how I gained perspective and came back home to myself. I hope this helps.. xx

Tune in for Liz's sober mom story! 

Sharing all about Watch What Crappens and seeing alcohol up close... Also thinking of anyone who is struggling today - whether you've lost your father or have a strained relationship with him. Sending love...  ❤️

Tune in for Lindsey's sober mom story!

Hi, mamas. Opening up about why I have mixed feelings when I think back to my wedding 10 years ago, and why alcohol has a lot to do with it. I hope this helps you, if you still have thorny memories of milestone events. You're not alone.  ❤️

Tune in for Dani's sober mom story!