The Weekend Sober

Kim and Kezia interview Dr. Rachel Sayko Adams who shares all about her studies in alcohol research. Rachel Sayko Adams, PhD, MPH  is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Health Law, Policy & Management at Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH). She is a proud alum of BUSPH where she completed her Master in Public Health in Health Policy & Management followed by a...

Kezia and Kim welcome sober friend Jennifer Eastwood. They discuss the buzzword ‘gratitude.’ How do you shift your mindset from “I have to stop drinking to I GET to stop drinking.” How do you express gratitude? Jen started her quest for a sober life in August 2021. After a few hiccups and a couple stays at rehab (which she loved by the way! ) she stuck her sober landing in December 2021. She lives...

Kim talks to her daughter, Parker, about what it was like when she stopped drinking. Parker asks her mom questions about her drinking days. Parker talks about what she remembers from those days as well, when she was only six years old. The kid is not shy behind the mic, and Parker is able to really open up about to the audience. Get ready for a candid, honest and unfiltered conversation with this...

Welcome to season 3! We are back after our summer break. We are ready for a whole new round of interviews, random chatter and lots of hysterical moments. This week, we hear from Kezia all about Tristan's wonderful birth story. Kim also shares about her summer with her three kids, which was not quite as eventful as Kezia's. The ladies both commiserate over how they feel as if they are stuck...

Kim and Kezia talk about the final weeks of Kecia's pregnancy and reminisce about the early days of motherhood when they were drinking. They discuss the triggers of summer and why they are grateful once again for their sobriety. Thank you for following along with them for season 2. Thank you also to our guests who have shared their stories and wisdom! See you back here in September. We can&#39...

Kim and Kezia talk about all the things with Hayley, from early sobriety, to friendship to social media. Hayley Matches resides in Vancouver, BC, with her partner Jonas and their dog Lou. She is the founder of This Unwasted Life, a company focused on promoting an alcohol-free lifestyle through personalized 1-1 coaching, in-person events and virtual community. Through her work, Hayley aims to inspi...

Betsey Weintraub stopped drinking on March 31, 2023. She and Kim met at the first gathering of Sober in the Suburbs, at the end of May. They live in neighboring towns outside of Boston, and they recently discovered that their stories are quite similar. Betsey courageously and vulnerably opens up about the road that brought her to the end of her drinking days. Tune into a raw, hilarious and heartwa...

Kim and Kezia discuss the most significant changes they have noticed in themselves both physically, mentally and emotionally over the last 2.5 years. This is one of the biggest questions they both still continue to receive from people on a regular basis, and it is something that continues to evolve for them both personally.

Kim and Kezia welcome Deb Podlogar, AKA Mocktail Mom™️. Deb is a regular mom who broke up with Chardonnay and began discovering delicious things to drink that didn't include alcohol. She hosts a podcast, Thriving Alcohol-Free with Mocktail Mom , and a private membership for women that want to be encouraged that the fun isn't over and there are still good things to drink without alcohol. He...

Kim shares about her upcoming group: Sober in the Suburb s, a new in person sobriety support group that is open to all in or outside of Boston. Kim talks about her inspiration behind the idea and how it organically came to be. Are you living in the Boston area and interested in checking it out? Email Kim: kbkearns@gmail.com for more information. ------ Sober in the Suburbs: A community of women, l...

Kim and Kezia welcome guest Jess Steitzer from the Decidedly Dry Podcast . The ladies discuss a variety of topics from social media burnout to holiday milestones. Jess shares a particularly hilarious experience that happened to her this Mother's Day. Tune in for a candid and honest chat between these three moms. Jess is the host and founder of Decidedly Dry. She’s an inspiration to the ever-gr...

Kim and Kezia checkin with one another. Kim shares her experiences with a recent dinner party she hosted in her home and Kezia talks about her upcoming baby shower. They discuss how they once allowed alcohol to impact their self-confidence to the point of self-sabotage when it came to social events such as these. Social anxiety was so crippling for them both and they each believed the only solutio...

In this week’s episode, Kim and Kezia have a vulnerable conversation about Kezia’s pregnancy journey. From a heartbreaking miscarriage in 2021, to myriad of medical setbacks, and wondering whether they would ever be able to conceive, Kezia shares her view of the similarities between her current path, and the one she’s travelled in sobriety. She stands firm in her belief that the tools she’s learne...

"It made the thing that I love the most hard - being a mom." - Taylor Cole Kim and Kezia talk with Taylor about being a sober mom. She shares about her sober journey from heavy binge drinking, blacking out and drinking to soothe her social anxiety. She talks about all that sobriety means to her now as a mom of three young child and through the lens of a practicing nutritionist. Taylor di...

When you were drinking, did you ever feel like you needed a vacation from your vacation when you got home? Kim and Kezia talk about what it is like to experience a sober vacation. They also reflect back on some trips they took with their families before they got sober, and how they felt as if they were missing out on so much joy back then. The ladies discuss the necessary mindfulness required to g...

Kezia and Kim welcome Madeline Forrest back with her mom Megan. They explore mother daughter relationships and discuss how generational trauma gets passed down. How do you attempt to have this conversation with a loved one? How does the seed of doubt in oneself get planted in the first place? The women talk about exploring this narrative, shame spirals, being bold and courageous as well as followi...

Kezia and Kim are coming at you every weekend sober, every Sunday morning! This weekend, the ladies discuss their recent parenting woes and their exhausting, chaotic weeks at home with their kids. They each share how they cope with the daily stresses they face and how they have learned how not to turn to alcohol at the end of the day. They discuss how to escape without the bottle with their love o...

Kim and Kezia welcome Meg Geisewite to discuss gray area. Meg wrote Intoxicating Lies: One Woman's Journey to Freedom from Gray Area Drinking So what is a gray area drinker? "Gray area drinkers do not have a physical dependency on alcohol; they drink because they want to, not to avoid withdrawal symptoms. They don’t identify as having alcohol use disorder, so they wouldn’t be comfortable...

SEX, SEX, and more SEX!! Join Kim, Catherine, Kezia as they talk to Sober Sexpert, Tawny Lara all about sex and intimacy. The group covers all types of taboo and salacious topics such as masturbation, first time sober sexual experiences, dating sober, gender identity and sexual trauma. They even do a deep dive discussion on the ladies of Sex and the City ! Tawny also shares about her upcoming book...

Kim and Kezia welcome guest Ben Tuff to share his unique story of recovery. He eloquently shares his belief of quality over quantity, friendships and his perspective on overcoming adversity. Instagram:@ben.tuff Ben Tuff grew up splitting his time between Atlanta, GA and Jamestown, RI. He attended Colby College where he met his now wife, Gretchen and treasured his times working at a sailing instruc...

Julia Dzafic from the blog www.lemonstripes.com and Instagram @lemonstripes joins Kim for an intimate chat about early sobriety. Julia never had a rock bottom nor did she struggle with any serious addiction, but she recently decided that alcohol no longer served her. The ladies discuss their personal experiences with anxiety, the drinking culture they find themselves in on a regular basis and the...

Kim and Kezia talk about the triggers of springtime and early sobriety and how to combat the things that make one want to drink in the early days. Emerging from winter can be tough when there are lots of social gatherings, especially when one just stops drinking. They discuss how exactly they have used the tip "play the tape forward"  in the past. The ladies also talk about the pressures of social...

Kezia and Kim talk to Madeline Forrest from @happiestsober. She shares her perspective as a sober woman in her 20's. The women discuss dating in sobriety, anxiety and following your intuition. Madeline shares what it was like to grow up with a sober mom and the impact that had on her. Tune in for a special interview with an adorable, sweet and single gal! Instagram: @happiestsober The Happiest Sob...

Kim and Catherine welcome Dina Hannigan, Needham Youth Field Hockey Coach, from Needham, MA. Dina shares her personal connection to recovery and her family's story of addiction. Tune in for a truly moving interview. 

Kim and Kezia welcome Mark who shares his journey with alcohol and drug addiction. They discuss the joy of parenting sober, inpatient and outpatient treatment, recovering out loud, breaking down the stigma of addiction and the peace that comes with helping others.