The Sober Scoop

What does an alcoholic "look like" anyway? Alcohol doesn't discriminate, and people of all different backgrounds, ages, and genders can struggle with it. High-functioning, isolated drinkers can hide behind their cover for a long time, especially when they don't fit society's portrayal of an alcoholic. Let's talk about this & more in today's episode. Gia movie...

Today we are talking about how easy it is to lean into another vice after quitting alcohol. At the root of it all is impulse control, so let's discuss how to develop strategies to manage our impulses and avoid transferring our addictive behavior from one substance to another. Moment Adaptogen Drinks: ⁠https://drinkmoment.com/SCOOP⁠ The Zero Proof: ⁠https://thezeroproof.com/SCOOP⁠ Join our FB...

Taking your first vacation as a newly sober person can be intimidating, but eventually- vacations become even MORE enjoyable in sobriety! You're not hungover, you're not making all your plans around alcohol, and you're able to enjoy all the different activities available to you. My biggest tip is to still "treat yourself" in sobriety :) I talk about this & more in toda...

I receive a lot of questions from people embarking on day 1 of sobriety, so I wanted to provide an episode with all my tips for the very early days of sobriety. Choosing to quit can be hard, so I hope these tips can ease the transition into an alcohol-free life. Join our FB Support Group: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18ydV2BZmw/?mibextid=wwXIfr⁠⁠⁠ 15% off Moment Drinks: ⁠⁠https://drinkmomen...

I hate the phrase "I need a drink" with every fiber of my being... and that phrase is almost guaranteed to be in every movie & tv show you watch. How the media portrays alcohol has a huge impact on society, whether we realize it or not. Let's break it down in today's episode. Join our FB Support Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18ydV2BZmw/?mibextid=wwXIfr⁠⁠⁠⁠ 15%...

Hold My Drink is now The Sober Scoop :) Starting Tuesday, all new episodes will be under the new name, so please make sure to subscribe/follow so you don't miss anything when the name changes over. Backstory on the name change below! --- Why the change? There is another podcast called Hold My Drink that is actually quite famous... the confusion between our two pages has already begun, so whil...

In today's episode, I'm providing a LONG list of non-alcoholic drinks that you can try in sobriety: Soda, tea, hot chocolate, and more + N/A beers and wines. There are so many fun options out there that we forget about when alcohol is running our lives. Cheers :) Join our FB Support Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18ydV2BZmw/?mibextid=wwXIfr⁠⁠⁠⁠ 15% off Moment Drinks: ⁠⁠⁠http...

Today I'm talking to the supportive partners of our community. Send this to your significant other if you'd like to give them some insight into being a solid support system for you on your alcohol-free journey. Support is KEY for success, so having your partner on your side, with you through the highs & lows is truly a blessing. Join our FB Support Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com...

Welp… I’m laying it all out on the line in this episode! Trust me- anything crazy you’ve done in your drinking days, somebody else has done too. You’re not alone. I hope that hearing some of my past behaviors helps you feel less guilt and shame around your own. Join our FB Support Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18ydV2BZmw/?mibextid=wwXIfr⁠⁠⁠⁠ 15% off Moment Drinks: ⁠⁠⁠https://drinkmom...

PSA: this is my personal timeline, and everyone’s experience is different, but I wanted to share some exciting things that have happened along the way during my journey with sobriety. We talk weight loss, emotions, frustrations, and more… so relax & enjoy the episode ❤️ Join our FB Support Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18ydV2BZmw/?mibextid=wwXIfr⁠⁠⁠⁠ 15% off Moment Drinks: ⁠⁠⁠htt...

There really shouldn’t even be a word for a “non-drinker.” We’re just living a normal & unaltered life, and it’s so weird that we have to constantly explain ourselves when we’re literally not doing anything! It would be more normal if we asked drinkers why they drink. Interesting concept discussed in today’s episode, and I hope it gives you some comfort and confidence. You got this!! Join our...

In today’s episode, we discuss triggering situations in sobriety & how learning to manage those can be the key to success in your alcohol-free journey. Join our FB Support Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18ydV2BZmw/?mibextid=wwXIfr⁠⁠⁠⁠ 15% off Moment Drinks: ⁠⁠⁠https://drinkmoment.com/SCOOP⁠⁠⁠ 10% off The Zero Proof: ⁠⁠⁠https://thezeroproof.com/SCOOP⁠⁠⁠

Today I’m providing some of my top tips for resisting temptation and staying sober. Having these tools in your toolbox will help make quitting alcohol & staying sober feel easier :) I hope you’ll refer back to this episode if you ever need it. You got this! And if nobody told you yet, I am so proud of you for taking this step for your health and well-being. Join our FB Support Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https...

Let’s dive into health & wellness, specifically protein and weightlifting: two things that have completely transformed my body, my mind, and my relationship with food. PSA… it’s important to ease into wellness as a newly sober person. In the beginning, the priority is sobriety PERIOD. And slowly we can start to implement healthy behaviors. Join our FB Support Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.co...

Summer time can be triggering for several different reasons: the days are longer, summer activities pair nicely with booze… but in today’s episode I’m going to show you how to survive and THRIVE this sober summer. We got this!! Join our FB Support Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18ydV2BZmw/?mibextid=wwXIfr⁠⁠⁠⁠ 15% off Moment Drinks: ⁠⁠⁠https://drinkmoment.com/SCOOP⁠⁠⁠ 10% off The Zero...

Today we’re talking about the H.A.L.T method to help understand your cravings & kick them to the curb! Sometimes our bodies attach alcohol cravings to other feelings such as hunger or loneliness. Addressing the checklist will help you get through cravings & better understand them. Join our FB Support Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18ydV2BZmw/?mibextid=wwXIfr⁠⁠⁠⁠ 15% off Moment...

College and Alcohol go hand in hand, in American culture. What even is college without partying?! Well… it’s supposed to be a place to get a higher education and make some friends along the way. But people so often attend university to experience the parties, drinking, and frats/sororities. Let’s talk about it in today’s episode! Join our FB Support Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18yd...

Hiding my drinking problem was exhausting, and I hated keeping secrets & maintaining a double life. When I got sober, it was like a weight lifted off me, and I’m so grateful that I can now live my life authentically :) Join our FB Support Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18ydV2BZmw/?mibextid=wwXIfr⁠⁠⁠⁠ 15% off Moment Drinks: ⁠⁠⁠https://drinkmoment.com/SCOOP⁠⁠⁠ 10% off The Zero Proof...

Welcome to our weekend mini episode! Today, we discuss a mentality shift that can help you stop romanticizing memories of alcohol & kick those cravings. Join our FB Support Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18ydV2BZmw/?mibextid=wwXIfr⁠⁠⁠⁠ 15% off Moment Drinks: ⁠⁠⁠https://drinkmoment.com/SCOOP⁠⁠⁠ 10% off The Zero Proof: ⁠⁠⁠https://thezeroproof.com/SCOOP⁠⁠⁠

One of the biggest struggles for people in early sobriety is figuring out how to "wind down" and relax without alcohol. Today we talk about why we feel the need to escape our lives through alcohol, healthier alternatives, and how we can fill our extra time in sobriety. Join our FB Support Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18ydV2BZmw/?mibextid=wwXIfr⁠⁠⁠⁠ 15% off Moment Drinks: ⁠...

Did you know 43% of people with ADHD will develop a problem with alcohol? It's so common because we use alcohol to self medicate our symptoms of Hyperactivity, Restlessness, and Impulsivity. But Alcohol is a band aid fix, and in sobriety, we learn healthier strategies to cope long term and live better, more productive lives with ADHD. I am not a doctor and this is not medical advice. Always c...

When I quit drinking, I instantly felt so connected with my body. I would have these strong cravings for fruit or red meat, and I could feel when I was dehydrated or hungry. These were all new feelings to me, since I used to numb all of that with alcohol. I have gotten so in-tune with my body and have truly fallen in love with my mind-body connection, and keeping my body in a natural state is how...

Drinking socially can actually be really frustrating for problematic drinkers... In today's episode, we talk about why so many heavy drinkers prefer to drink alone and how to enjoy alone time in sobriety. Join our FB Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1DiuyGTVtz/⁠ 15% off Moment Adaptogen Drinks: ⁠https://drinkmomentaffiliate.superfiliate.com⁠ 10% off N/A wines/ Cocktails: ⁠https://zero...

Once I became sober, good things started to fall in my lap. I think creating a better life for ourselves ultimately puts us in a position to receive luck :) and that's where this term "lucky girl syndrome" comes from! In today's episode, we discuss how to shift to a positivity mindset, create your own luck, and become more focused on the good in sobriety. Join our FB Group: ⁠ht...

So many people have DM'd me saying they developed their drinking problem during the pandemic, so if this sounds like you... you're not alone. It was a totally weird and unexpected experience that led many people to the bottle in search of comfort. In today's episode, we talk about the alcohol pandemic that ensued because of the covid pandemic & the stats relating the two. Join o...