A Sober Girls Guide

In this empowering and honest episode, I sit down with our incredible Sober Girl coaches, Jaime and Shelley, to talk about one of the hardest parts of getting sober, when the people around you just don't get it. From subtle shade to outright sabotage, we cover it all.

In this raw and revealing episode, Jason Wahler, a MTV reality star turned recovery advocate, shares the real story behind the headlines. From wild Hollywood nights and public meltdowns to fatherhood, healing, and finding peace in sobriety, Jason opens up about the parts of his journey no one saw on camera. We get into: What fame, partying, and pressure looked like behind the scenes How being a dad reshaped his purpose in recovery Why shame, ego, and vulnerability are key themes for men in sobriety This episode is a powerful reminder that no one is too far gone, and the most glamorous glow-up comes from the inside out.

Content creator, flavor alchemist, and sober lifestyle tastemaker, Tori Stobinski shares her powerful story of walking away from alcohol after a life-altering health scare. She turned that moment into a full-blown movement, one booze-free beverage at a time. We dive into:

In this deeply personal solo episode, I take you through the real, raw, and radically honest story of my 8-year journey without alcohol. From blackout nights in LA as the girl paid to party, to becoming the founder of A Sober Girl's Guide, this episode is not a highlight reel. It's the truth. You'll find yourself in this story if you're starting, starting over, or somewhere in the middle. And I promise: there's light on the other side. In this episode, I share: The lie I believed about alcohol and identity My personal rock bottom moment What helped (and what didn't) in early sobriety How my body, brain, and life transformed ✨ If you've ever wondered if you can change your life without alcohol, this episode is for you. DM me @asobergirlsguide on Instagram and let me know what part of the journey you're on.

Let's get you Sober Girl Summer ready! ☀️ In this Coach's Corner episode, we're joined by certified coaches Nicole and Susan from the A Sober Girls Guide Membership, and they're here to make sure this summer is your most confident, connected, and alcohol-free one yet. We're talking: Why summer can feel extra triggering for sober women How to reframe the belief that “summer isn't fun without alcohol”

Trauma and shame specialist Annalie Howling joins us for a deep and powerful conversation about the role shame plays in our relationship with alcohol, our bodies, and ourselves. We unpack the shame-catch-22 that so many sober-curious women face: You don't drink and feel shame because people think you're “difficult” or “boring" Or you do drink and feel shame for drinking “too much,” saying things you regret, and waking up in a spiral of self-loathing Annalie breaks down: Where shame comes from Why women carry so much of it How unresolved shame impacts your physical and emotional health The tools and first steps to finally begin healing If you've ever felt stuck between who you were and who you're becoming, this episode is for you. It's validating, empowering, and filled with compassionate, expert guidance. Join the Membership: Get your FREE 7-day trial to A Sober Girls Guide Membership. Get the tools and support you need to make changes stick. Follow Us: Instagram  Website

Let's talk about the real fears that come up when you're getting sober. I'm answering your top “Ask Me Anything” questions, no sugar-coating, no fluff. We dive into: The fear of never having fun again without alcohol

Leslie Jackson is in the building—and she's bringing the real talk. From wild nights to wellness, Leslie's story is a powerful evolution from party girl to sober, thriving functional nutritionist.

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It's that time of year—grab your passport and sunscreen because it's Sober Girl travel season! Key Highlights: Learn about essential travel tips, from packing smart to managing airport anxiety, and how to visualize the perfect plane ride home. All the advice you need for your first sober vacation, including handling the minibar and go-to non-alcoholic cocktails while traveling. Invaluable tips to conquer flying anxiety without relying on booze. "Traveling sober is liberating, and with the right tips, you can make every trip memorable and stress-free." - Madeline Join the Membership: Get your FREE 7-day trial to A Sober Girls Guide Membership. Get the tools and support you need to make changes stick. Follow Us: Instagram  Website

A lot has happened in 5 years since Tiffany was first on the podcast and today she is back with some major updates. Key Highlights: Discover how Tiffany navigates growing up and raising a family online, and her thoughts on how social media influences mental health and parenting. Hear Tiffany's best and worst advice for managing stress and anxiety, sourced from her own experiences. Learn about her new memoir, "Clean Mess," which serves as a playbook for relearning life without drugs or alcohol as a crutch. Enjoy a fun segment of "Smash or Pass: Sober Girl Edition" with Tiffany's candid takes. "Relearning how to live without numbing is a journey, and every step reveals more about strength and resilience." - Tiffany Join the Membership: Get your FREE 7-day trial for A Sober Girls Guide Membership. Get the tools and support you need to make changes stick. Follow Us: Instagram  Website

I share a pivotal lesson from my 8 years of sobriety: the power of protecting your physical and mental energy. Key Highlights: Discover why safeguarding your energy is a crucial component of a successful sobriety journey. Learn practical strategies to hone your energy and enhance your well-being. Explore how prioritizing both physical and mental energy can lead to a more balanced and fulfilling sober life. "Willpower runs out. Your mental and physical energy is needed for sobriety." Join the Membership: Get your FREE 7-day trial for A Sober Girls Guide Membership. Get the tools and support you need to make changes stick. Follow Us: Instagram  Website      

Lauren, a celebrity stylist and proud Sober Girl, shares her transformative journey from a chaotic childhood to finding peace and success in sobriety. Key Highlights: Lauren opens up about her turbulent upbringing and how it led her to seek solace in alcohol amid family health challenges. Discover why alcohol seemed like an answer to unmet childhood needs and why it ultimately failed. Learn how embracing sobriety gave Lauren the tools to become one of Hollywood's most successful and sought-after stylists. "Sobriety didn't just change my life—it became the foundation for my success." - Lauren Join the Club: Get your FREE 7-day trial for the Sober Girl Social Club. Get the tools and support you need to make changes stick. Follow Us: Instagram  Website    

We dive into one of my favorite topics: stress. Contrary to popular belief, not all stress is bad. Dr. Sharon Berquist, a Yale and Harvard-trained physician, uses nearly thirty years of preventive care experience to explain how we can better understand and manage stress. Key Highlights: Learn about the differences between good stress and bad stress and how each affects our bodies. Why we need good stress and how it can enrich your Sober Girl journey (hint: it might be why sobriety seems boring). Explore practical ways to cultivate and leverage both good and bad stress to your advantage. "Stress isn't something to fear—it's a tool to embrace when you understand how to wield it." - Dr. Sharon Berquist  

Vanessa is a dating savant. She has the practical tips, and tricks you need and is here to drop her tested, tried, and true Sober Girl dating tips and tricks, to navigate, first dates, and beyond. Key Highlights: Discover how Vanessa's genuine interest in others sets her apart and makes her the most engaging person in any room. Dive into Vanessa's world of dating expertise as she shares essential Sober Girl Dating tips and tricks. Learn practical advice for navigating first dates and beyond, including her tried-and-true icebreakers and thoughtful reflection questions to ask yourself after a date. "Being genuinely interested in others is the key to becoming interesting yourself." - Vanessa Join the Club: Get your FREE 7-day trial for the Sober Girl Social Club. Get the tools and support you need to make changes stick. Follow Us: Instagram  Website  

Join me in this heartfelt episode as I celebrate 8 years as a Sober Girl. I share personal insights, challenges, and triumphs experienced along the way. Key Highlights: Explore the pivotal moments and decisions that helped shape my path to sustained sobriety. Discover strategies that have been instrumental in maintaining my Sober Girl status and how they can be applied to your journey. Celebrate the joys of sobriety and the incredible transformations that come with embracing a booze-free life. "Being a Sober Girl isn't just about abstaining from alcohol; it's about embracing life with purpose and grabbing the bull by the horns!" Join the Club: Get your FREE 7-day trial for the Sober Girl Social Club. Get the tools and support you need to make changes stick. Follow Us: Instagram  Website  

In this insightful episode, we explore the simplicity of taking care of ourselves and how often our basic needs are overlooked in the hustle of everyday life. Key Highlights: Discover the importance of self-care and how neglecting our basic needs can lead us to seek comfort in alcohol. Learn how mastering your basic needs can pave the way toward a vibrant life you can enjoy for years to come. I pose a thought-provoking question: If you had access to a proven protocol that could help you live a full and vibrant life for as long as you choose, would you take it? "Taking care of yourself isn't just a luxury; it's a necessity for living your best life." - Avery Join the Club: Get your FREE 7-day trial for the Sober Girl Social Club. Get the tools and support you need to make changes stick. Follow Us: Instagram  Website

Caroline D'Amore shares her journey from being a Hollywood socialite, partying with Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie, to the fast life of motherhood, being an entrepreneur, and embracing self-acceptance through sobriety.  Key Highlights: Caroline's story of transformation Shedding stereotypes Tips to self-acceptance  How to get out of your way and be of service "Not being true to myself, led me to mask my pain with alcohol" - Caroline D'Amore Join the Club: Get your FREE 7-day trial for the Sober Girl Social Club. Get the tools and support you need to make changes stick. Follow Us: Instagram  Website  

Time and age can make it harder to change your relationship with alcohol, especially later in life. You can get set in your ways and think what can change, I have drank for so long will I get the benefits everyone talks about? With candid anecdotes and heartfelt insights, Susan discusses the pivotal moments that led her to reevaluate her relationship with alcohol and embark on a path of sobriety. She emphasizes that making meaningful changes is never too late and offers practical advice for those considering a similar journey. Susan's story can empower women of all ages to embrace new possibilities and redefine their lives with purpose and clarity. Get your FREE 7 day trial to the Sober Girl Social Club.

We break down how booze is keeping you small and holding you back from being your best self in 2025. We show you how eliminating booze and participating in Dry January will help make achieving your New Year resolutions easier and faster. 

Are you an emotional eater? Well Tricia Nelson, is here to blow your mind. She blew mine. Tricia Nelson is an emotional eater and a proud card-carrying Sober Girl, who is here to help you have a healthy relationship with food. She knows what she is talking about, her TEDX talk has over 2 million views and counting. In this episode, we break down what defines emotional eating, why we do it, and how to break the cycle. This interview was so great Tricia is truly a wealth of knowledge and I can't wait for you to listen to it.

Coach Abby and I have a holiday ho-down! We talk about our ghosts of Christmas past and how the holidays have changed and evolved for both of us. We talk about what family means to us, and some great tips and tricks to navigating the holidays booze free. Abby shares her personal experiences, tips for staying mindful during celebrations, and how to create meaningful, alcohol-free traditions for her family. Whether you're newly sober or looking to strengthen your commitment during this vibrant time of year, this episode offers encouragement and practical advice for embracing the spirit of the holidays while prioritizing your sobriety.

Erin and Michaela found each other in the bustling city of New York. Together, they explore the intersection of sobriety, beauty, health, and wellness, discussing how their lifestyle changes have transformed their inner and outer selves. In this episode, they share their personal stories, tips for navigating beauty routines, and their personal favorite wellness practices. We also dive into the importance of community and finding like-minded people. Whether you're newly sober or looking to enhance your self-care journey, this episode is packed with motivation, insights, and a sprinkle of Sober Girl magic.

We all know the weekend warrior situation. Work hard, do all the wellness girly things during the week, and then 5:01 pm on Friday rolls around, and it is go time. Look out. Kat was the quintessential weekend warrior party girl. She tells us how she got out of the reward cycle that sabotaged her life. Kat dives into choosing your hard, every choice we make has its own kind of hard. She explains how sobriety is hard, but it makes everything else in your life much easier and more enjoyable. We talk about the most important first step you have to take to make changes in your life.  

So, you had a sip-up. You are in the right place. I am going to walk you through it with reflection, grace, and practical actions to get you up and running again. When you fall, you have the power to rise again. Hold onto that hope, and take this moment as a stepping stone rather than a stumbling block.

On this episode we talk about it all, the magic of Bali, validation from psychics, and the transformative experience of having a yoga practice. Without sounding dramatic, yoga transformed Alex's life. After struggling with her relationship with alcohol. Alex discovered that the practice of yoga offered not only physical strength but also emotional resilience and mental clarity. the profound impact of mindfulness, breathing techniques, and the supportive community found in yoga, Alex's journey illustrates how integrating yoga can provide the tools necessary to achieve lasting sobriety. Use code "asobergirlsguide" for 50$ off any Sober Yoga Girl Retreat.

On paper, Abby had it all: the house, the husband, the career, and a baby on the way. She was admired personally and professionally. However, inside, behind closed doors, Abby was falling apart. Abby shares her personal experiences, from the initial decision to quit drinking to navigating social situations and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Breaking Free from the Social Pressure: How to navigate social gatherings and events without feeling pressured to drink. Coming home to yourself: Practical tips to build trust with yourself. Balancing Work and Sobriety: Strategies for maintaining productivity, creativity, and focus in a demanding career.

Emotional eating leads to overeating. In this episode, I discuss how my relationship with food began to mimic my relationship with alcohol and how I was using food to cope. From reward to stress to loneliness, there is always room and need for food. I was using food for everything in my life except for its main function to fuel my body. I talk about what it looks and feels like to emotionally overeat and the side effects it has on your mental and physical health.

Fay from Bon Buz is here for a good old-fashioned sober girl yap fest. We talk about it all, from kicking vaping to listening to our bodies. We encourage everyone to listen to themselves, the perks of getting older, and utilizing the lessons we have learned. We cover personal and business relationships and how your personal relationship with yourself translates into your business. Fay takes us behind the scenes of Side Hustlers and how getting backed by Ashley Graham and Emma Grede helped build her confidence in business and personally.

What happens when you have stopped drinking, what really happens?  When drinking is a thing of the past, how do we truly heal our minds, bodies, and spirits. Mei walks us through her life-changing depressive episode and how she found and healed herself with alternative medicine. In this episode, you will get a behind-the-scenes look at ketamine therapy, how to recover from depression, and what inner healing can look like, spoiler alert it's not all warm and fuzzy. Trigger warning we do talk about suicide and thoughts of suicide.

Have you ever felt that you don't fit into your life or wonder if this is it? After climbing the ranks of the high-paced finance and corporate world  Victoria from Dry Atlas shares about the emotions that come up and what it looks like when you find yourself no longer aligned with what you have worked so tirelessly to create.  After challenging herself to go 100 days booze-free, Victoria was hooked. Removing alcohol from her life, was the missing piece to open herself up to new, profound possibilities that aligned and gave her purpose. Victoria went on a world tour, searching, tasting, and learning about non-alcoholic drinks around the globe, and she is here to report back. She is the brains behind Dry Atlas, a newsletter dedicated to the latest and greatest in NA beverages.

How do you harness inner chaos? Shana walks us through her experience growing up and being medicated as a young teen to adulthood dealing with ADHD.  We talk about how ADHD played a role in the methods and resources she used to change her relationship with alcohol and with herself. This is an inner game and Shana shares how her low self-esteem, led to her toxic relationships in her life. In this episode you will learn how mental health affects our choices skew our perspective of reality and in turn affects the decisions and choices we make in our daily lives. Shana also stresses the importance of different pathways of recovery. It is not a one size fits all circumstance and encourages you to try anything and everything, because you will find something that speaks to you and clicks.

In this episode, I take a trip down memory lane to one of the first times my drinking got me into some serious trouble. I share how I got arrested in my senior year of high school and almost didn't graduate. 

How do you change the way an entire country drinks? You start an undeniably incredible alcohol-free beverage company. Lisa from Free AF changed the way New Zealand consumed alcohol. She walks us through how she did that one non-alcoholic beverage at a time. She gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how to start a non-alcoholic brand why we need more of them in the industry and how to build and scale from a few retail stores in New Zealand to becoming an international success and having their product on the shelves in the biggest stores across America. We also talk wellness tips and tricks to stay calm and collected while navigating your relationship with alcohol and managing a hectic schedule.

Get the must-have techniques to overcome cravings, avoid boredom, and socialize without alcohol. You Will Learn: The #1 mistake 99% of women make that keeps them going back to drinking How one simple actionable step can instantly curb your drinking before you start The combination of strategies hundreds of women have used to maximize their recovery and become the most happy and successful version of themselves

Chloe Daniels is here to help guide us to financial freedom. Chloe explains how her relationship with money, self-worth, and alcohol hit rock bottom and how she changed all three. She explains how all three are connected and intertwined; we can do better when we know better. In this episode you will learn why it is important for women to educate themselves and take control of their finances, great tips to generate more income, and the first steps every Sober Girl must take to achieve financial freedom.

Rebecca walks us through how to get out of our heads and into our hearts. As a fitness, breath work, and relationship coach Rebecca has studied the connection of mind, body, and spirit extensively and helped her clients radically change their lives by breaking patterns of low self-worth. In this episode, you will learn about breath work how it works and what it does to your body, how to work through breakups, and navigating toxic relationships. Hint, hint it starts with your relationship with yourself first.

Weightloss and more importantly weight gain in sobriety is natural. We all compare and contrast our sober journeys to others, but we never really know what is happening behind the scenes. In this episode Claire shares her experience gaining over 100lbs and losing over 100lbs and how that affected her relationship with alcohol. In this episode Claire touches on how her weight gain affected her mental health and how society treated her on the flip side we also talk about how it felt mentally and physically to lose the weight. Claire talks about her food addiction and how her health issues and weight led to her alcohol addiction.

Who can relate to chasing instant gratification? Rushing, pushing, doing anything and everything to self-soothe and fill voids in your life. When we are moving and reacting from this place, we are constantly succumbing to our knee-jerk reactions and this is exactly how we get stuck in patterns and behaviors that may have served us in the past but hurt our growth and steal our joy today. Natasha is no stranger to chasing instant gratification. She gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what traveling as a flight attendant looks like and how to change your relationship with alcohol and find some sense of grounding even when you are a mile high in the air.  

Are you co-dependant? Chances are if you have or had an unhealthy relationship with alcohol the answer is yes! Now before you come for me, hear me out. Carla Romo is a dating and relationship coach and also a recovered co-dependant. In this episode, you will learn how to overcome co-dependency, how to tell if you are in a toxic relationship, and what to do if you are. We talk about why and how co-dependency forms and how it dictates the partners and relationships we choose.  

I break down why we get cravings and actionable steps to take to heal so you will be stronger and move past cravings like a pro. This is an exercise in building awareness and breaking the emotional connection you have with alcohol. 

Izzy knows how stressful and booze-centric vacations and airports can be. She tells us how she tried to moderate and allowed herself to drink only when she was flying. In the episode, Izzy shares her journey to becoming a sober girl which leads her to find her love for sober retreats and non-alcoholic sparkling wines. In the episode, you will learn what makes sober vacations and retreats different and how it can help you progress in your booze-free journey.

Huge life updates, moving do's and don'ts from a seasoned Sober Girl serial movers. Enjoy this chaotic episode and find motivation and inspiration to move, change, and take action in your life TODAY!     

Dr Brooke is here to break down what exactly is going on in our bodies how alcohol affects our hormones and how we can address hormone-related issues naturally and effectively. In this episode you will learn how you know you have a hormone imbalance, why hormones are so important, and how alcohol can interrupt and affect our hormones. Dr Brooke is very informative and breaks down this information so it is more digestible and easy to understand so we can empower ourselves with the knowledge to care for our bodies, minds, and spirits.

Dr Laura is back! In this episode, you will learn, when is the best time to tell your family you are changing your relationship with alcohol and how, what to do and how to navigate when your family isn't supportive, and what to do to gain trust when your family doesn't believe you have changed your relationship with alcohol. What I love about Dr Laura is yes she is a psychologist but she is also a sober girl. She isn't just going by a textbook when it comes to sobriety, she has first had experience and knows what it truly is like to navigate these circumstances that come up when going sober.

Whether it's your first, fourth, or fifteenth Sober Girl summer, we can all use some tips and tricks to survive the summer season sober and enjoy it! I found the pressure from more social gatherings, warmer weather, patio season, and time spent with family and loved ones, Summer is a challenging time for all Sober Girls. But it doesn't have to be.  Here are my top 6 tips to have the best Sober Girl Summer.

Grace Vroom knows a thing or two about sticky situations and using booze to cope with uncomfortable situations. Grace is the owner of Austin's first and only non-alcoholic bottle shop and in this episode you will learn, why we use booze to escape and push down our feelings, how alcohol numbs the good parts of life, and what life looks like on the other side of the bottle. We look at the labels of our relationships and how trying to fit or live up to those expectations can create resistance and rebellion.

Coach Michelle graciously opens up about the yucky, hard, uncomfortable feelings everyone tries to ignore, run and escape from. she is here to walk us through the shame and embarrassment of losing your job. In this episode, you will learn how to cope and manage stressful situations without alcohol, How to pause and respond as opposed to reacting, and what you can do to manage feelings of shame and embarrassment. This was a very vulnerable conversation and  I hope you know you are not the only one feeling and thinking this way.

Alexi and I chat about how to define your relationship with alcohol, hint stay out of the comparison zone, does moderation work and is it for you, and how you know when enough is enough. And the question we have all been asking ourselves, when is it time to change your relationship with alcohol.

We are all looking for our place in the world. Somewhere we feel heard, seen, and belong. Paige from Sober and Funky is the go-to event planner for sober and sober curious events in and around Austin. In this episode, you will learn how to find your community, what qualities makeup being a good friend, and how to be an extrovert when you are naturally just not! Paige gives us tips to find your tribe of like-minded people. Side note these are tips from someone who is NOT an extrovert so you know it's really possible.  

Melissa Urban the founder and creator of the Whole 30 is back. It's been 3 years since Melissa was on the podcast and so much has happened. This episode took a surprising turn when Melissa shared the real reasons she chose to update and revamp the Whole 30 book and processes. In this episode, you will learn how to drop the guilt when making yourself a priority, how to stay motivated and on track when working toward your goals, and how keeping boundaries with yourself is the ultimate form of self-care. Use code SOBERGIRL25 for 25% off Vibe Gummies Use code SOBERGIRL20 for 20% off Exact Nature CBD For 10% off Visit BetterHelp For 10% off Visit OSEA