Sober·ish Uprising

“When you change your relationship with alcohol, you build an unstoppable confidence? If I can do this, what else can I do?”  Today, I am a totally different woman than I was on September 13, 2021. I am so grateful for who she was and so grateful for who I am.  I am grateful I took an (alcohol free) shot at a sober•ish life because that changed everything. Today I share the top three things that are on my mind as I enter my 4th year of sober•ish life from cultivating courage to menopause and at the end of the day giving your body, mind and spirit all they need to live YOUR best life. Thank you for being on this journey with me and if you are interested in starting your own, reach out to us at www.soberishuprising.com.  About Sober•ish Uprising  At Sober•ish Uprising we find freedom from alcohol on our own terms. Founded by Holly Krivokapich, a former heavy drinker who started a sober•ish uprising of her own and everything changed, we know it's not about saying no to the drink but saying yes to you. Holly works with 40ish, personal development junkies who are ready to put their sober curiosity into action, making it their next power move, and doing so with all the fun and none of the dread. Through our podcast, 1:1 coaching and her signature program The Sober•ish Experiment, we support those to create and live their own sober•ish journey. Learn more at www.soberishuprising.com. Follow on instagram at soberishhollykrivo 

“There's always a cost benefit. Now all it costs me is explaining to people why I don't drink. Drinking would cost me having my kids see rage mommy and that's too high of a cost.”  Loved my conversation with Kristin, who's been sober for 12 years... ish! Her decision to step away from alcohol wasn't an overnight realization. Between managing her own autoimmune disease and navigating her child's type 1 diabetes diagnosis, she began to realize that alcohol was no longer serving her health or well-being or her ability to mother the way she wanted. She shares that after being diagnosed with Lupus she removed alcohol (and made dietary changes) and a year later there was no trace of the Lupus.  She talks about how her sobriety enables her to take a pause, respond vs react and allows her to show up as the mom she wants to be for her four kids. As a parent coach she shares how it makes sense we have created community around alcohol and also the importance of redefining “self care” as ways we care for ourselves all day and not just a nice massage.  About Kristin Kristin Schmoke is a parent coach, mother of four, and has taught children 2.5 years old to college in her 25 year span as an educator.  She enjoys spending time near the water, gardening, and time with the family.  Her sober*ish journey started 12 years ago and she hasn't looked back! You can find Kristin on IG at https://www.instagram.com/kristin.schmoke.parenting/ or by visiting her site at www.kristinschmoke.com About Sober•ish Uprising At Sober•ish Uprising we find freedom from alcohol on our own terms. Founded by Holly Krivokapich, a former heavy drinker who started a sober•ish uprising of her own and everything changed, we know it's not about saying no to the drink but saying yes to you. Holly works with 40ish, personal development junkies who are ready to put their sober curiosity into action, making it their next power move, and doing so with all the fun and none of the dread. Through our podcast, 1:1 coaching and her signature program The Sober•ish Experiment, we support those to create and live their own sober•ish journey. Learn more at www.soberishuprising.com

“I'm 41 and clearly having a mid-life crisis. Sobriety has given me a clearer picture on my values and what I want in this life. When I was drinking, I knew it wasn't working but I didn't have the strength to do anything.” Sarah found herself living for the weekend until the hangxiety of late boozy nights was debilitating and she knew in the depths of her soul she deserved better. On the morning after Easter in 2022 she knew she had to do something different. What followed was the mix of sadness and joy all leading to her midlife awakening as she gained the clarity to know what's important and the courage to act.  Here's what you can expect to hear.  Sobriety as a Life Transition  We talk about how sobriety is similar to other life transitions in that at first it does feel scary and daunting and you feel like you don't know what you are doing (because you don't!) but not to make that mean too much. Community as the antidote to Grief How the beginning of her sobriety was full of grief and depression and that the one thing that could have helped was having a community and learning to live life sober. Once she stepped out of the shame and shared her story, she began to see she wasn't alone. She took this and created AF Social + Life with her friend Laura. Drunk “Vulnerability”  We talk about how you can  truly never be vulnerable when you are drinking. And in fact when you are, or someone else is, while inebriated there's a sense of invasiveness and manipulation. Are you taking advantage of them? Is it true vulnerability if it takes 3 glasses of wine to share?  Grieving while drinking vs. Grieving Sober We discuss processing grief with the loss of parents and she shares the difference in the grief process for her mother and father, one she was sober and the other not, and I share how my sober•ish life provided so much healing during my dad's death.  It would mean the world to me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends, co-workers, and families. This will help the trajectory of this podcast and allow others who are seeking freedom from alcohol to find this podcast. About Sarah After 23 years of weekend binge drinking, Sarah said goodbye to blackouts and living for weekend cocktails.  She CRAVED connection with other women who felt the same way and needed to learn how to have FUN without alcohol!  After a phone call with her friend Laura, The AF Social was born. She brings her experience as a certified health coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, as well as my extensive event planning and community building background. She LOVES seeing women connect and create meaningful friendships through The AF Social + Life. About Sober•ish Uprising  At Sober•ish Uprising we find freedom from alcohol on our own terms. Founded by Holly Krivokapich, a former heavy drinker who started a sober•ish uprising of her own and everything changed, we know it's not about saying no to the drink but saying yes to you. Holly works with 40ish, personal development junkies who are ready to put their sober curiosity into action, making it their next power move, and doing so with all the fun and none of the dread. Through our podcast, 1:1 coaching and her signature program The Sober•ish Experiment, we support those to create and live their own sober•ish journey.  www.soberishuprising.com 

“If AA works for let's say 10% of people and that's as high as any support group goes. Let's say no one does better than that. If we have AA getting 10% and another method helping 10% and another getting 5%, won't that help more people?  There was no straight line to an alcohol free life for Dave. A musician from an early age, he was ALL in on the rock star lifestyle but realized in his early 20s he couldn't maintain that. He went to rehab and was alcohol free for 20 years until he wasn't. You would think it would have been a rager but in reality it was a couple beers, sobered up to drive home and woke up feeling great. The absolute worst thing that could have happened. He convinced himself he no longer had a problem and within weeks he had escalated back to his 20s drinking and drug days and eventually back to rehab.  In todays episode we discuss,  How he is grateful that his drinking was off the rails and damaging as he couldn't BS others that it was okay unlike his father who slowly drank himself to death.   How even if AA worked for 25% of people (which there are no statistics on) there are still 75% out there who are looking for other solutions to find freedom and the importance of finding your own path to freedom from booze (or whatever else is disrupting your life). And one of my favorite topics, how important it is to define our “drinking problem” and solution for what serves the person we want to be and how the best time to evaluate the role of booze in your life is actually before it becomes a problem. About Dave Tieff Dave is a father, a musician and a writer who lives in the Annapolis, Maryland area. You can find him on facebook and instagram by searching for Dave Tieff.  About Sober•ish Uprising  At Sober•ish Uprising we find freedom from alcohol on our own terms. Founded by Holly Krivokapich, a former heavy drinker who started a sober•ish uprising of her own and everything changed, we know it's not about saying no to the drink but saying yes to you. Holly works with 40ish, personal development junkies who are ready to put their sober curiosity into action, making it their next power move, and doing so with all the fun and none of the dread. Through our podcast, 1:1 coaching and her signature program The Sober•ish Experiment, we support those to create and live their own sober•ish journey.  www.soberishuprising.com 

“First time I had cancer, I was scared. Second time, I was mad. Third time, I was relieved. I can drink what I want. Who wants to mess with a guy who has inoperable cancer?” Nick's resume reads like a work of fiction: Four-time cancer survivor. Motivational speaker. Arrested in Vegas for having sex with a hooker. But what's truly fascinating about Nick's story is how it mirrors the experiences of so many others—the universal quest for belonging, security, and love, juxtaposed with the desire to feel unique and special, which often creates a profound sense of separation. In today's episode, we explore: Terminal Uniqueness: How we use our perceived uniqueness to justify our actions and create separation, which can fuel addiction. The 'Me Against the World' Attitude: Why this mindset is a losing battle, given that someone loses and the world has been around for thousands of years. The Illusion of Strength: How building emotional armor might project power but often masks a victim mindset. Sobriety as a Daily Goal: Nick's number one goal each year is to stay sober. Even after 10 years of sobriety, he starts every morning with that intention. Remorse vs. Shame: Understanding the difference and how Nick holds no shame for his past actions, as he no longer identifies with that person. And let's give a shoutout to Nick, who celebrates 10 years sober on July 14th!  About Nick After being thrown out of a Las Vegas hotel in a drunken haze, jeopardizing his career and relationships, Nick Klingensmith had to make a change. A 4-time cancer survivor, type-1 diabetic, recovering alcoholic with herniated discs, nerve damage and sleep apnea, he defies it all when he finds Obstacle Course Racing. Refusing to accept his limitations, he's completed over 100 Spartan Races, 6 Major Marathons, several Ultras and scores of other obstacle and endurance events. To learn more about Nick, visit https://www.stridemotivation.com/. About Sober•ish Uprising  At Sober•ish Uprising we find freedom from alcohol on our own terms. Founded by Holly Krivokapich, a former heavy drinker who started a sober•ish uprising of her own and everything changed, we know it's not about saying no to the drink but saying yes to you. Holly works with 40ish, personal development junkies who are ready to put their sober curiosity into action, making it their next power move, and doing so with all the fun and none of the dread. Through our podcast, 1:1 coaching and her signature program The Sober•ish Experiment, we support those to create and live their own sober•ish journey.  www.soberishuprising.com 

“I started writing down ‘Why am i doing this?'. The first week was better sleep and then I noticed over time there were more reasons than I realized. As you start to go through the journey you start to uncover more reasons of the why which gives you more empowerment to continue for however long you want to go”  After being sober curious since 2019, Michael got serious about his curiosity last November setting a 6 month goal of sobriety.  As a regular drinker on the weekends, date night or social events he had tried previous stints of not drinking but felt ready to take on a larger mission after realizing that even after one drink things felt off the next day.  Raised in a non-drinking household where it wasn't talked about Michael got to college and not knowing how to handle his drink which led to excessive drinking as a young adult.   He then drank like a “normal” adult but realized that even after one beer or glass of whisky, his sleep would be off.  We talk about the power of data to not only look at how alcohol affects your body but also in identifying your drinking triggers and staying connected to why you quit in the first place. He shares the shocking statistic of his resting heart rate dropping 17% after quitting drinking and although that may not all be due to a direct correlation of booze, the better sleep, lower stress and increased activity that comes from not drinking certainly helped.  He talks about as the CEO of a high growth company,  how being sober is his growth edge when leading his company and supports him in standing out from the others. And also how speaking on this topic on such a public platform like LinkedIn and with this team he has received so much support.  While better health and professional growth is important, the most significant impact is on his parenting. As a late in life father he has found he is more present with his kiddos knowing that the day to day moments he used to rush through, like bed time, are now so much more special. And his kids are showing up differently too.  About Michael Michael is an introverted leader who shares meaningful and honest stories on LI. He has  spent the last decade building and scaling professional services for marketing technology and is currently doing it as the CEO of Stitch (Braze). Michael loves to help others grow and learn and is obsessed with meaningful metrics & ruthless prioritization of my to do list. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldburton/ About Sober•ish Uprising  At Sober•ish Uprising we find freedom from alcohol on our own terms. Founded by Holly Krivokapich, a former heavy drinker who started a sober•ish uprising of her own and everything changed, we know it's not about saying no to the drink but saying yes to you. Holly works with 40ish, personal development junkies who are ready to put their sober curiosity into action, making it their next power move, and doing so with all the fun and none of the dread. Through our podcast, 1:1 coaching and her signature program The Sober•ish Experiment, we support those to create and live their own sober•ish journey.  www.soberishuprising.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

“It still feels like a miracle to me. How I was able to do something I never thought I could do. It's so important to connect back to moments like that when facing something difficult.” Justin Wolf started New Brew, a euphoric seltzer, about a year ago after leaving alcohol behind in October 2021. Despite looking like a well-adjusted human with a successful career and marriage, Justin was hiding a dirty little secret (or so he thought). An ultimatum and the healing power of psychedelic drugs led him to find freedom from alcohol and create his own sober•ish journey.  After years of traditional treatment from therapy to pharmaceuticals it was when he developed his own tool kit of support that he was able to truly step into his version of sobriety.  He shares about the importance of finding your baseline without any substance, including coffee, to know what it feels like to just operate as you and the power of showing yourself “I'm okay when I have nothing in my system.” We discuss how just because people don't want to drink alcohol doesn't necessarily mean they don't want to partake in an altering activity, it's just the booze that is destructive for them.   We talk about how important it is for young kids to know what alcohol really does to your body and mind as so much development is going on during the times that kids are taught alcohol is cool. This is such an important conversation as we are in a time where there are so many healing modalities outside of what we have traditionally thought of. I am so grateful for people like Justin and his team who are disrupting the booze industry and I could not be more in their corner. Check out New Brew at www.drinknewbrew.com. About Sober•ish Uprising  At Sober•ish Uprising we find freedom from alcohol on our own terms. Founded by Holly Krivokapich, a former heavy drinker who started a sober•ish uprising of her own and everything changed, we know it's not about saying no to the drink but saying yes to you. Holly works with 40ish, personal development junkies who are ready to put their sober curiosity into action, making it their next power move, and doing so with all the fun and none of the dread. Through our podcast, 1:1 coaching and her signature program The Sober•ish Experiment, we support those to create and live their own sober•ish journey.  www.soberishuprising.com  JUSTIN WOLF, CEO & CO-FOUNDER OF NEW BREW Justin Wolf started New Brew after being frustrated by all the non-alc and "functional beverage" options that didn't live up to their claims. While traveling in Mexico, he experienced the transformative benefits of Kava Root and Kratom Leaf, and set out with his two brothers to create a RTD beverage for California Sober and health conscious individuals like him. Before starting New Brew, Justin spent five years leading Global Partnerships at Google and launched Drip Drop, an electrolyte powder hydration supplement that is now sold at pharmacies across the US. Throughout his career, Justin has been an early investor and advisor in the psychedelic medicine space.  Now, along with his two brothers, Justin is on a mission to give consumers better alternatives to alcohol, and educate people about the transformative benefits of plants.www.drinknewbrew.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

After an unanticipated hiatus I am back with a solo episode. April knocked me on my tush and along the way strengthened my sober•ish journey. In today's episode I share the three reasons I continued my sobriety through April when all the indicators pointed to having a drink. Know that you are not alone if things feel heavy and hard right now. Shower yourself with self-care and grace and know that you have everything in you to take on what you are facing. If you are curious how much your drinking is impacting your life, download the five questions you should be asking at https://freebie.soberishuprising.com/the-5-questions. About Sober•ish Uprising  At Sober•ish Uprising we find freedom from alcohol on our own terms. Founded by Holly Krivokapich, a former heavy drinker who started a sober•ish uprising of her own and everything changed, we know it's not about saying no to the drink but saying yes to you. Holly works with 40ish, personal development junkies who are ready to put their sober curiosity into action, making it their next power move, and doing so with all the fun and none of the dread. Through our podcast, 1:1 coaching and signature program The Sober•ish Experiment, we support those to create and live their own sober•ish journey.  www.soberishuprising.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

Stacey - Safety, Wasted Energy and the Stories we tell ourself  “I had to work through the fear. What does it look like? It only looks like what I want it to look like. It doesn't have to mean anything and I didnt have to explain it. It looks like I honor myself.”   Stacey was never a big drinker as she always felt unsafe around those who were inebriated and never wanted to find herself in an unsafe place. She started to slowly drink more. It became a habit that didn't totally disrupt her life but she found herself spending more energy on it than she wanted. After spending time with me Stacey truly stepped into conscious drinking over habitual actions. Through her journey she has uncovered all sorts of goodies that she shares in today's episode.   How it was the impact after the drink that always caught up to her. The feeling of being bloated and puffy and then the thoughts that would spiral from there into more and more negative thoughts completely distracting her from the love she was meant to receive. How when her adult kids jokingly called her a  “party mom”, she was totally caught off guard as she did everything she could to NOT be perceived that way.How she realized she was  wanting to drink to fit in but the more she stepped into trusting herself she knows she can't be left out because she is complete with herself. About Stacey As an empowerment coach, Stacey firmly believes that true power emanates from within. The journey is about discovering the strength, resilience, and skills that will propel you to thrive in your professional adventure. She became certified so she could share this life-changing work with other women and let them know there's another way! A way where you listen to that voice inside, your intuition and trust, that is guiding you. Crushing your goals and desires from a life of calm and ease! Website: www.soulstudio.us Facebook Soul Studio- https://www.facebook.com/SoulStudioMindset/ Instagram: soul_studio.us - https://www.instagram.com/soul_studio.us/ Tik tok: Stacey McFarland Soul Studio - https://www.tiktok.com/@soulstudiostace?lang=en LinkedIn : Stacey McFarland -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceymcfarlandsoulstudio/ About Sober•ish Uprising  At Sober•ish Uprising we find freedom from alcohol on our own terms. Founded by Holly Krivokapich, a former heavy drinker who started a sober•ish uprising of her own and everything changed, we know it's not about saying no to the drink but saying yes to you. Holly works with 40ish, personal development junkies who are ready to put their sober curiosity into action, making it their next power move, and doing so with all the fun and none of the dread. Through our podcast, 1:1 coaching and her signature program The Sober•ish Experiment, we support those to create and live their own sober•ish journey.  www.soberishuprising.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

“I'm really thankful for my mind, my body, my heart, my intuition. my gut. They came in and supported me in this decision. “You are okay without this. In fact, you're better,” I feel it in my bones. I'm just done with alcohol.” Tommy started his sober•ish journey with a one month trial in November and loved it. LIke most of us his alcohol intake had upticked during COVID and he joined his wife to explore what a sober trial could feel like.  He by no means felt it was a problem but knew there was something there. After a sober November he experimented with the ish into December which was key in him deciding that alcohol no longer serves the man he wants to be especially as someone who values their intuition, sleep and impact on the world. We talk about the full body thank you he has received knowing he is putting himself first and is no longer making things more difficult for himselfThe power of the math not mathing when the drink is costing you more than it's giving you and how at some point it's looking clearly at the data and making the decision. The power of AF options and how as someone who couldn't drink alcoholic beer, finding AF beers has been so much fun but even he believes that may be off the books in the future.  It would mean the world to me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends, co-workers, and families. This will help the trajectory of this podcast and allow others who are seeking freedom from alcohol to find this podcast. About Tommy A seasoned professional in tech, Tommy's also been coaching professionally for almost 8 years. He's trained hundreds of new coaches at one of the top coaching schools. He's supported directors, executives, entrepreneurs, parents, grad-students, and even a teenager. He's self published two books, which you can download for free from https://tommyacierno.com/w. He also specializes in helping directors and senior leaders to manage up. You can learn more at https://manageup.coach/ About Sober•ish Uprising  At Sober•ish Uprising we find freedom from alcohol on our own terms. Founded by Holly Krivokapich, a former heavy drinker who started a sober•ish uprising of her own and everything changed, we know it's not about saying no to the drink but saying yes to you. Holly works with 40ish, personal development junkies who are ready to put their sober curiosity into action, making it their next power move, and doing so with all the fun and none of the dread. Through our podcast, 1:1 coaching and her signature program The Sober•ish Experiment, we support those to create and live their own sober•ish journey.  www.soberishuprising.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

“Alcohol robs you of your opportunity to cultivate your power from your own courage. When you are courageous sober you learn that you can trust yourself to do bigger and scarier things. And other things you thought were scary become less so and your edges continue to grow.”  This one is a spicy episode people so be ready. I met Whitney at a retreat where she led a session called … wait for it… Transcendent Orgasms. To say we were all terrified would be an understatement ( stay tuned till end when I share my story). Whitney fell into accidental sobriety almost 10 years ago when she became pregnant with her son. Having her first drink at 19 and never really loving the taste, but loving how it made her less inhibited, she made the choice to not introduce alcohol to her life. We talk about the permission slip (or an excuse) alcohol gives us to be fully expressed in a world that wants to tell us exactly how women should behave. How it's not sober sex we are scared of but sober vulnerability and how we must create safety in our bodies and courage in our souls and cannot do that authentically if alcohol plays a role. How you give your sexual power and expression and radiance to the care of a substance that really belongs to you and the exponential growth that comes when you take that power back. I am obsessed and a tad uncomfortable with this conversation which means it must be spoken about.   It would mean the world to me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends, co-workers, and families. This will help the trajectory of this podcast and allow others who are seeking freedom from alcohol to find this podcast. About Whitney  Whitney Tougas is a facilitator, educator, and coach liberating women in expression, sexuality, and voice.  She is the co-founder of Women Who Roar, a transformational ceremony for women which attendees  have called “life-changing,” “the most healing experience [they've] ever had,” and “beyond transformative.”  Whitney is also the founder of Pleasure Sorcery, an organization dedicated to re-empowering women with vulvas in experiencing their limitless, birthright pleasure and sexual superpowers in safety without shame and is the creator of the Haven Voice Method embodied authentic voice program for trans women.  Whitney has been featured on top sexuality and spirituality podcasts, as a keynote speaker, and has facilitated workshops to international audiences with rave reviews.  Connect with Whitney and see upcoming workshops and ceremonies on Instagram: @womenwhoroar  @pleasuresorcery Or learn more about her work at www.pleasuresorcery.com and www.havenspeech.com.  About Sober•ish Uprising  At Sober•ish Uprising we find freedom from alcohol on our own terms. Founded by Holly Krivokapich, a former heavy drinker who started a sober•ish uprising of her own and everything changed, we know it's not about saying no to the drink but saying yes to you. Through our podcast, 1:1 coaching and her signature program The Sober•ish Experiment, we support those to create and live their own sober•ish journey.  www.soberishuprising.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

“I said to this interventionist, ‘Look. If you take away my drinking. It's not going to stop the fact I'm a single mom or that I have this jerk of an ex-husband or that I work this crazy corporate job and that I'm barely making ends meet.' He smiled and said, ‘No but it will change you.'”  Margy recently celebrated 19 years of sobriety on February 7th but it was just a little over four months ago when she made this a public statement.  She took her first sip at 8, disgusted with the flavor and burn but intrigued by the warmth. Her drinking was “normal” through adolescent and young adulthood but took a turn after her divorce. She was head of PTA, single soccer mom of two with a corporate job and never missed any events but also never missed a detour to the liquor store.  Making it all look normal on the outside didn't trick her family as her brother hosted a family intervention that set her sobriety on track. Why 19 years of sobriety before being more public? At 10 years sober she shared her story on stage and was told by several influential people that she shouldn't share that piece of her because she would be judged. She quit speaking her truth until now when her passion for creating inclusive spaces outweighs fear of judgment.  She shares the way she justified her alcohol use for years including that wine tasting was an art and part of a nice dinner to it wasn't a drunk driving accident that ended with the jaws of life but bad weather. The power of having someone believe in you even when you don't and how seeing people  doing what you don't think you can is such an inspiration. We talk about the need to create sober inclusive spaces at all events and making events less alcohol forward (even drinkers are on board with this) and how sober inclusive doesn't mean no booze but not just events focused around booze.   She shares her term Sober Wingman, those who drink but are your 100% cheerleader and support system, and what a key role they play in the sober inclusivity movement.  About Margy Margy Schaller is a speaker coach and the co-founder of Sober Life Rocks.  She has been sober for 19 years but only recently felt comfortable sharing her sobriety in her professional circles. Sober Life Rocks is a membership-based community for people who are sober, sober-ish, sober-curious, and our favorite, our sober wingmen.  Our primary mission is to ensure that no one feels alone at business functions.  In addition to supporting each other in community, we are also working with meeting planners and event organizers to normalize sober choices by creating more sober-inclusive environments. In addition to providing alcohol-free options, this encompasses creating a variety of environments at parties where everyone can network and connect comfortably, regardless of what's in their cup. You can learn more at www.soberliferocks.com or connect with us at info@soberliferocks.com. About Sober•ish Uprising  At Sober•ish Uprising we find freedom from alcohol on our own terms. Founded by Holly Krivokapich, a former heavy drinker who started a sober•ish uprising of her own and everything changed, we know it's not about saying no to the drink but saying yes to you. Through our podcast, 1:1 coaching and her signature program The Sober•ish Experiment, we support those to create and live their own sober•ish journey.  www.soberishuprising.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

“There was something more for me and it was going to take a choice to get to that point. I'm here for more. This isn't me.” A daughter of a workaholic and alcoholic, it made perfect sense Lauren would turn into both. After never being taught how to deal with emotion, anything that wasn't a high was bad which led to her chasing the high with alcohol, drugs and work. After a divine moment on NYE 2018 that either came from her mother who passed away or her higher self, she knew it was time to make a change. It took multiple attempts on her own, negotiations and more before she went to rehab and has been sober since.  Now sober for almost 4.5 years Lauren is unrecognizable from years ago and now works with women on their own health journeys.  We talk about how much energy it takes to keep up with life while drinking and how once you quit you have so much energy to live the life you want.  She shares about how she had to let go of ego and the humbling experience of going to rehab and how it was so painful she knew she could never go back there. We dive into the power of the gut-brain-mood connection and how alcohol impacts them all causing so many of the stressors we run from.  It would mean the world to me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends, co-workers, and families. This will help the trajectory of this podcast and allow others who are seeking freedom from alcohol to find this podcast. About Lauren Lauren Jewel is a Mind-Body Practitioner, specializing in the Gut-Brain Mood-Connection and Neuro-Identity Evolution—providing a body based approach to mental health. Lauren is on a mission to redefine nourishment as anything that feeds you physically, mentally, and spiritually. Her outlook on life is simple, “When we're disconnected from our body, we're disconnected from our power. The more you allow yourself to feel, the more you will heal. The ripple effect of which will revolutionize our society (as we know it) when we understand that change in fact happens on the inside."She can be found on Instagram @ Lauren_Michelle_Jewel  About Sober•ish Uprising  At Sober•ish Uprising we find freedom from alcohol on our own terms. Founded by Holly Krivokapich, a former heavy drinker who started a sober•ish uprising of her own and everything changed, we know it's not about saying no to the drink but saying yes to you. Through our podcast, 1:1 coaching and her signature program The Sober•ish Experiment, we support those to create and live their own sober•ish journey.  Follow along on Instagram @soberishhollykrivo or learn more at www.soberishuprising.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

“Sober•ish means creating your own definition for you. We can create our own rules. We can create what feels good to us. That is one of the most important things, “What feels good to me?, “Am I in alignment with my highest truth?” And creating that definition for yourself.” Unlike a lot of people, Adrienne had cut down on drinking during the pandemic as she wasn't out entertaining clients and socializing but it was during a plant medicine experience that truly changed her relationship with alcohol. She went in asking for clarity, energy, abundance and freedom and the answer was clear and simple, “Quit Drinking.” She shares how even though she received this divine message she still had an internal battle of not wanting to quit and then became curious about why she was fighting for something that didn't serve the woman she wants to be.  She shares how dating sober is different than dating while drinking and how a little alcohol can lead to second or third dates when sobriety cuts it off at one. And how this can go for friendships as well.  We discuss the power of habit stacking and how no matter if they are habits that distract you from your life or serve the life you want to lead, they'll grow and impact the version of the you, you want to be. About Adrienne  Adrienne is a mindset coach who works with driven, successful people who feel burned out or not living up to their potential, get connected to their purpose, perform at their peak and live with more freedom & joy. www.Adrienne-Grace.com About Sober•ish Uprising  At Sober•ish Uprising we find freedom from alcohol on our own terms. Founded by Holly Krivokapich, a former heavy drinker who started a sober•ish uprising of her own and everything changed, we know it's not about saying no to the drink but saying yes to you. Through our podcast, 1:1 coaching and her signature program The Sober•ish Experiment, we support those to create and live their own sober•ish journey.  www.soberishuprising.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

“My biggest fear was my children wouldn't know how to be uncomfortable and would have to find a way to escape. I don't want my girls to think motherhood is martyrdom or they have to suffer to be a parent or have to escape it.”  Starlyn's last drink was 4 months before the start of Covid but she didn't know it was her last drink at the time. After battling anxiety for a long time she sought care and was prescribed anxiety meds and had to make the choice between continuing drinking and taking her meds. Scary in itself because her idea at the time was that drinking helped the anxiety but we know that's not true.  In today's podcast we talk about; How guilt (even mom guilt!) and shame is pretty much non-existent because she owns the decisions she makes and how she acts now and when she does do things she isn't proud of its because she is a human not because of booze.  How as someone who loves control she worked so hard to remain in control when alcohol was causing havoc on her life from eating healthy to working out as a way to prove alcohol isn't a problem. Now that it's gone she has control in a calm and productive way. The importance of feeling your feelings and being an example to your children so they can see healthy ways of coping has been an unexpected bonus and how she feels so grateful for her sobriety during her children's formative years.  And as a fellow “I do what I wanter” she has created no rules for her sobriety but is instead looking at it as choosing a life that doesn't involve booze. About Starlyn Starlyn is a wellness coach for women who are ready to transform their lives by reclaiming their health and energy, gaining confidence in their body, while living a happy and balanced life.  Find out more on Starlyn on instagram, starlynhaneman, or visit her website at  https://www.wholesomerebelwellness.com/ About Sober•ish Uprising  At Sober•ish Uprising we find freedom from alcohol on our own terms. Founded by Holly Krivokapich, a former heavy drinker who started a sober•ish uprising of her own and everything changed, we know it's not about saying no to the drink but saying yes to you. Through our podcast, 1:1 coaching and her signature program The Sober•ish Experiment, we support those to create and live their own sober•ish journey. www.soberishuprising.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

Finding my sober•ish path and attending Tracy Litt's Powerhouse are two of the most important things I have done for my healing and growth. And I was sober for every single one. Today I share my three big takeaways from the transformational Powerhouse event and how they work for me as a human and how they can support you on your sober•ish journey.  Creating a knowing of trust. Trust myself, in timing and in the higher good.  Redefining failure and how taking the “you” out of failure can change everything. The importance of building an intentional community can lead to your expansion like no other.  It would mean the world to me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends, co-workers, and families. This will help the trajectory of this podcast and allow others who are seeking freedom from alcohol to find this podcast.  If you are ready to take on your sober•ish journey I would love to have you join me for The Sober•ish Experiment starting February 8th. 12 weeks designed to have you shed the shackles you've been living in and experience a life of freedom sober•ish. ⁠https://coaching.soberishuprising.com/the-soberish-experiment-sign-up⁠  Tracy Litt  www.thelittfactor.com  Vaughn Pierro  https://www.vaughnpierro.com/  About Sober•ish Uprising  At Sober•ish Uprising we find freedom from alcohol on our own terms. Founded by Holly Krivokapich, a former heavy drinker who started a sober•ish uprising of her own and everything changed, we know it's not about saying no to the drink but saying yes to you. Through our podcast, 1:1 coaching and her signature program The Sober•ish Experiment, we support those to create and live their own sober•ish journey.  www.soberishuprising.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

“Sober•ish is giving yourself the best opportunity to have the life you want. None of this is possible without me being sober. I need to be sober to be the best possible person, leader, mother I can be. Sober•ish is giving myself the best opportunity at this beautiful life.”  Tori is the Founder of Compete Confidence Golf which has taken the women's golf industry by storm and absolutely none of it would be possible without her being sober.  Sober for over 20 years, Tori started drinking young and it escalated quickly leading to rehab at 19.  She shares about how starting a sober softball league was key to her Sobriety and 100s of others and how it's possibly the thing she is most proud of.  We talk about how the miracle is in doing the work, the day to day of showing up is the  Doing the day to day work of what we need to do is what the miracle of sobriety truly is. We talk about inclusivity in both sobriety and golf and how seeing women like yourself gives you the power to do the thing you don't think you can do. It would mean the world to me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends, co-workers, and families. This will help the trajectory of this podcast and allow others who are seeking freedom from alcohol to find this podcast.  About Tori   Tori Totlis is the Founder of Complete Confidence Golf which hosts luxury retreats and tournaments all across the World for all levels of women's golf.  She is on a mission to create unmatched community for women in golf, online and in-person. She is also the host of T-Time Podcast with Tori Totlis. https://www.competeconfidencegolf.com/  About Sober•ish Uprising  At Sober•ish Uprising we find freedom from alcohol on our own terms. Founded by Holly Krivokapich, a former heavy drinker who started a sober•ish uprising of her own and everything changed, we know it's not about saying no to the drink but saying yes to you. Through our podcast, 1:1 coaching and her signature program The Sober•ish Experiment, we support those to create and live their own sober•ish journey.  www.soberishuprising.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

Welcome to 2024! New Year. New You? New Year. Same You?   Whatever version of you, let's go!  Trying Dry January? Go you! I share 3 tips to help support you on your journey. Just know you can do anything for 31 days or rather not do one thing. You've got this. The New Year can feel a bit much especially when it comes to trying to create all the changes you want and on the same day. No wonder most of the time we fail. Who created this day anyways?  I do have goals for this year and things I want to accomplish but my big focus is on two things, my word of the year and my intention. I share these in today's episode because I KNOW that if I stay true to these everything else will come my way.  I also share a preview of The Sober•ish Experiment which launches February 7th. Its a 12-week program designed to help you make Sober•ish your next power move. The Sober•ish Experiment is a 12-week program designed to make Sober•ish your next power move.  We'll uncover the beliefs, stories and fears you have around not drinking and rewrite your story to align to the woman you want to be. Plus we'll have fun doing it.  For more information check it out at link below and if still not sure, schedule a call with me and we'll see if its right for you! https://coaching.soberishuprising.com/the-soberish-experiment-sign-up Join by end of January 5th with code newyearsoberishyou and get 50% off the full program.  Let's make 2024 the year we put ourselves first in whatever way that looks like.  About Sober•ish Uprising  At Sober•ish Uprising we find freedom from alcohol on our own terms. Founded by Holly Krivokapich, a former heavy drinker who started a sober•ish uprising of her own and everything changed, we know it's not about saying no to the drink but saying yes to you. Through our podcast, 1:1 coaching and group coaching, we support those to create and live their own sober•ish journey. www.soberishuprising.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

Welcome to the final episode of The Sober•ish Uprising for 2023. I am filled with such gratitude for all who have shared their story and those who have tuned in. Thank you for the courage and curiosity to explore your relationship with alcohol.  In today's episode I share my favorite things from my guests on the podcast and also in my sober•ish journey. Think Oprah's Favorite Things except no one gets a car. Okay so maybe not like hers.   I also share 5 questions to help you start to think through what 2024 looks like and I share a sneak preview of The Sober•ish Experiment, a 12 week program starting in early February to help you design and thrive in your sober•ish journey. It's going to be epic so don't miss it!  Thank you so much for tuning in and the support and we'll be back January 4th with new episodes. It would mean the world to me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends, co-workers, and families. This will help the trajectory of this podcast and allow others who are seeking freedom from alcohol to find this podcast. Interested in starting your own sober•ish journey? Visit www.soberishuprising.com to see how we can help! About Sober•ish Uprising  At Sober•ish Uprising we find freedom from alcohol on our own terms. Founded by Holly Krivokapich, a former heavy drinker who started a sober•ish uprising of her own and everything changed, we know it's not about saying no to the drink but saying yes to you. Through our podcast, 1:1 coaching and group coaching, we support those to create and live their own sober•ish journey. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

“There was a time when I was really challenging myself. I wanted a beer but I felt guilty because I am a spiritual leader. I had to question my who, what, when, what actions. Through allowing myself to explore that gave me the answers of my true self sovereignty.”   Vaughn  is a healer, a priestess and soul alchemist who works with the star energies of the cosmos for greater wisdom, light and healing.  It's okay I didn't know what all of this meant either but bonus is that as much as Vaughn plays in the unknown she is also super down to earth.  Vaughn isn't sober but on a journey of finding peace with how she uses alcohol especially as a healer. She shares how a good IPA brings her back to her humanness after leading women through profound healing which makes sense as alcohol vibes at a lower level energy.  We talk about the importance of going through the pain and not over and how when we try to drink through we prolong the pain and avoid healing.  And how self trust and self sovereignty is the key to all conscious decisions. Check out Vaughn's amazing podcast Cosmic Healing, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cosmic-healing/id1653303521 or learn more about her at https://www.vaughnpierro.com. Sober•ish Curious? Let's connect. I offer several ways to support you in discovery and thriving in your sober•ish life. Visit www.soberishuprising.com for more information and resources. Remember it's not about saying no to booze but yes to you! About Sober•ish Uprising  At Sober•ish Uprising we find freedom from alcohol on our own terms. Founded by Holly Krivokapich, a former heavy drinker who started a sober•ish uprising of her own and everything changed, we know it's not about saying no to the drink but saying yes to you. Through our podcast, 1:1 coaching and group coaching, we support those to create and live their own sober•ish journey.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

“My doctor asked me if I had anything else I wanted to talk about before I left and I said yeah ‘Am i an alcoholic?'”  Allyson, a guide, healer and coach, still found herself like many of us having the realization that drinking may not serve her but not committing to the change for years. With a complicated family story deserving of a white board sketch, Allyson started drinking in her early teens but gave it up shortly after when she saw the destruction it caused. Her drinking would ebb and flow but she slowly saw it increase to the point where one two many glasses of wine led her sobbing on the floor and finding her way to sobriety, recently celebrating one year on October 22nd.  Allyson shares about how when she was presented with the idea that she was dependent on alcohol it was enough to make a switch because as an independent, driven woman she didn't want to be dependent on anything.  She shares about the labels of a drinker and that she doesn't see herself as an alcoholic or dependent but rather an avoider who used alcohol to avoid the pain she was in. We talk about how unfamiliar truly feeling your feelings can feel when we've been damping them down for years with alcohol. And how mind blown she has been at the change in friendships once she became a non-drinker and that other's responses are rarely about you but their own stuff. It would mean the world to me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends, co-workers, and families. This will help the trajectory of this podcast and allow others who are seeking freedom from alcohol to find this podcast. Curious if you have a drinking problem? Head over to www.soberishuprising.com for the five questions to ask yourself. About Allyson Allyson Roberts is a game changing, success strategist who uses cognitive behavioral skills to boost the performance of business leaders. She is an international best selling author and keynote speaker including the TEDx stage.  Allyson is known for her unique blend of humor, her connection with the audience and her love for helping people transform instantly on her stage.  She's appeared on ABC, NBC, FOX News and has been featured on many podcasts and media.  Allyson was homeless, pregnant and living in her car after surviving horrific child abuse. Today she is a leader of change and a living example of how we can be the bold boss of our brains and change everything. www.allysonroberts.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

It's the Holidays baby! And we all know as holly jolly as they are they can also make us feel a little grinchy.  Today I share tips for for approaching the Holidays sober•ish. They've worked for me. They've worked for clients. What's great is they also work for other Holiday decisions.  In my second year of being sober•ish, I had 23 drinks. 13 were over November and December with 9 during the month of December.   It's very easy to fall into old programming around the Holidays so be prepared.  I also share about my recent trip to Miami and how for me travel has a way of romanticizing alcohol. Thank you for tuning in and if you like this podcast I would be over the moon for a share and a review! Curious if you have a drinking problem? Head over to www.soberishuprising.com and download the 5 questions to find out.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

“Is this the kind of woman I want to be? The mom I want to be? The business owner? Is alcohol moving me further or closer away from what I am actually trying to do and here to do and wanting to in this world? The answer is further. Its definitely not closer.” This conversation is different then my others in that Liz is brand new to being sober•ish. On the day we taped she was on day 9 and is now in double digits. Go Liz!! A month or so ago I got a Voxer from Liz sharing she was going to be hosting a retreat and was going to make it a sober retreat and herself be sober in preparation and that when the mindf*$&#ery began.  She shares about how she wanted the retreat to be perfect for the women and got caught up in all the thoughts of having booze there but then realized it would be a disservice to her and her clients to not deliver a transformative experience and nothing in the transformation involved hungover humans or booze infused nights.   She shares the conversation with her and her husband about how they think they are one drink people but really they are two-three drink people so what would happen if they became no drink people and so the sober•ish journey began.  She shares how she used to view sobriety as great for others but a no for her but after feeling the amazingness of sobriety is ALL IN and has a great pool analogy to detail this!  We talk about the Holidays and her intention of not drinking as opposed to years before when it was just a given and how the power of choice is a game changer when it comes to Holiday Bliss. Interested in being blissed out for the Holidays?  Join Liz on November 19th and make it happen!  https://www.lizsvatek.com/a/2147703486/8qKZez4J It would mean the world to me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends, co-workers, and families. This will help the trajectory of this podcast and allow others who are seeking freedom from alcohol on their own terms to find this podcast.  About Liz Liz Svatek is a rapid transformation coach, host of the top rated podcast Conversations with Warrior Women, and the founder of Warrior Women Inc, a personal growth business centered on women unleashing their inner warriors. Liz helps women their 40's, 50's and 60's overcome MindFuckery with humor, tangible tools and her Warrior Women community. About Sober•ish Uprising  At Sober•ish Uprising we find freedom from alcohol on our own terms. Founded by Holly Krivokapich, a former heavy drinker who started a sober•ish uprising of her own and everything changed, we know it's not about saying no to the drink but saying yes to you. Through our podcast, 1:1 coaching and group coaching, we support those to create and live their own sober•ish journey. www.soberishuprising.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

“I could cry.  I'm so happy I made the decision to quit. And when you make the decision from a higher place it changes something inside of you.”  Lori is new•ish in her sober journey but like most people knew for much longer drinking may not be for her.  Never a heavy drinker, Lori found herself finding more and more reasons to celebrate with wine despite feeling her body reject the alcohol when she drank it leaving her feeling hopeless and with no control.  A woman who loves her people and life, it was at her sister's birthday when they were at a poolside bar celebrating she just knew she couldn't do this anymore. Sober since July 25th Lori shares how she had tried to quit several times before but she was able to truly commit to that when she realized she couldn't be drinking and connected to her higher self.  We talk about the disservice she was not only doing to herself but her clients and those around her when she was disconnected with alcohol.  She talks about the biggest surprise being she doesn't miss alcohol at all especially when at one point she had just thought this was a part of who she was.  And although she is loving the sober life she is open to a drink in the future if it ever aligns to the woman she wants to be.  More about Lori Lori is a healer, mindset coach and intuitive healer. Learn more about her by visiting her website at www.houzeofsoul.com or other channels below!  FB - https://www.facebook.com/lorilee1014 I G - https://www.instagram.com/lorilee0318/  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorihouze/  YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@lorileehouze About Sober•ish Uprising  At Sober•ish Uprising we find freedom from alcohol on our own terms. Founded by Holly Krivokapich, a former heavy drinker who started a sober•ish uprising of her own and everything changed, we know it's not about saying no to the drink but saying yes to you. Through our podcast, 1:1 coaching and group coaching, we support those to create and live their own sober•ish journey. www.soberishuprising.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

“I fooled myself into believing there was no other way. If I am going to do x, y, zed, of course I have to have a bottle of wine at dinner or take my clients to a scotch tasting and partake. This is just what we do.”  Cathy is a recovering tech executive, health coach and a sober•ish woman on her way to complete sobriety.  As a high-performing woman living with an autoimmune disease Cathy worked for years to find the right solutions for her health and dialed in on those efforts but alcohol? That one took a little longer.  Cathy has a concept called Elective Pain where we make a choice to do things that we know will cause pain but the ROI is worth it. It was when the ROI plummeted that she knew alcohol was no longer a part of her health journey.  We talk about how as coaches living in integrity is extremely important and how its hard to live in integrity when you do things that feel like a betrayal to yourself.  She shares about the pervasive culture of drinking in the tech industry and how the perception of needing to drink to belong is such a strong tentacle that booze has on us.  We talk about the comparison game (not the one you normally think of) but the one where you go out for drinks keeping a mindful eye on others wondering if you can have another or if you're drinking too much. Guilty!  You can find out more about Cathy and the amazing work she does at https://pomonawellness.co/. Curious if you have a drinking problem? Head over to www.soberishuprising.com for the 5 questions to identify if you do! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

“I was educated and I had a mortgage. My life was great. How could I be an alcoholic? That doesn't make any sense.”  Host of “I have 12 Questions - Conversations about the Sober Life”, Amanda Patton is 10 years into sobriety and has a passion for sharing stories of recovery “sans labels, dogma, stigma or shame.”  Yes please!  While our stories of drinking and sobriety/sober•ish could not be more different, what we do share is our passion to provide a safe, curious place for people to figure out their relationship with alcohol.  It was such a delightful conversation as Amanda is honest, vulnerable and finds humor along the way.  She shares how she didnt start drinking until she was almost 30 and then it was on like donkey kong leading to a DUI within 6 months and eventually 4 arrests but even that didn't stop her. We talk about how we adjust our goals and our life around our drinking and that whether you're homeless or a millionaire, the realization that living a life out of alignment with who you want to be and your drinking doesn't discriminate. She shares how sobriety is hard but so is drinking your life away so which hard leads to bigger, better things.  She shares that at her core is a need to remove shame in all things and help the underdog, knowing you may only get one shot to create a safe place for someone to find the help they need.  For more on Amanda and her podcast, visit https://www.ihave12questions.com to listen to all her amazing content and give her a follow on instagram @ihave12questions.  If you are sober curious and would love to explore what it looks like for you please visit www.soberishuprising.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

Last week I celebrated my two year sober•ish birthaversary! Don't I look good for my age?  On September 13, 2021, I started a sober•ish journey that has evolved along the way. Just as I have continued to evolve as a woman who consistently puts her well being above everything else. This one decision made with intention and love for myself changed everything. In today's podcast I share some of my biggest insights after 2 years of living sober•ish.  I share several data points, 22, 30%, 41%, from my second year of sober•ish life and the one, 9, that still blows my mind. I share the biggest differences between my first year of sober•ish and my second and how even though I spend most of my day talking sober•ish, it still takes up less mind space than alcohol used to.  This was such a fun episode to reflect and celebrate. Two things we must do when we do new, big things.  Thank you for tuning in! If you are sober curious and want to explore a sober•ish journey let's connect at holly@hollykrivo.com or DM me on IG @soberishuprising.  It would mean the world to me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends, co-workers, and families. This will help the trajectory of this podcast and allow others who are seeking true happiness to find the podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

There are so many facets of living a sober·ish life that I have discovered along the way and I continue to do so. Today I share my A-E of being sober·ish including: How I assumed the edginess I had in my life was a personality defect until I quit drinking and realized it was self-induced anxiety. How easy it is to delay quitting drinking as there is never a great time to quit drinking and how easy it is to buy into our excuses. And how nothing feels as good as keeping a promise to yourself. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

April grew up in an environment where alcohol was plentiful, never taboo and part of the fabric of her family. She had her first drink at 7 and remembers a time she went drink for drink with her dad at 14.   As she grew into adulthood April continued to see the conflict within booze. She felt a healthy fear and respect toward alcohol. She had seen what alcohol could do to someone AND that it's a way to come together. Like for most of us the mixed messages were loud and clear.  April calls it her “freshman year” at 30 where she drank more than normal but always in the back of her mind knowing the risk of alcoholism was there. Adding to it was the industry she worked in, a work hard/play hard booze environment (much like her family). She slowly slowly started to realize that the juice wasn't worth the squeeze especially for a woman living with an autoimmune disease.  Sober since 2017, April made a declaration of sobriety. An honoring of the knowing inside that she just couldn't keep on.  In today's episode, The Juice isn't Worth the Squeeze, she shares how it took two years after truly realizing that drinking wasn't great for her body to officially cut alcohol out of her life.  She shares how despite doing so much to take care of herself with her autoimmune disease, she was giving her body an incredible task of ridding itself from alcohol and she just couldn't do it anymore.  We talk about the importance of not overriding your body and ignoring it when it is yelling at you to stop. It would mean the world to me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends, co-workers, and families. This will help the trajectory of this podcast and allow others  to find their own freedom from alcohol. If you would like to connect with Holly directly to explore what sober·ish looks like for you, please email me at holly@hollykrivo.com. You can also find me on instagram @ soberishuprising.  About April April is a mindful leadership & embodied life coach, trauma-informed somatic practitioner, and mindfulness teacher.  She specializes in transformative coaching, somatic stress management, and imperfect mindfulness. Her mission is to help busy and stressed people build a deeper understanding of themselves and expand their range of resilience so that they can live, lead, and achieve with greater intention and purpose. Connect with April at A to Zen. www.atozen.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

A young, sober Wendell attended more AA meetings by the age of 12 than most ever will. Wanting to spend time with his pops so he accompanied his father to AA meetings all over Queens, New York for years seeing all the different ways alcohol affected people. Those lessons and stories would stick with him AND he would still have to find his own way to being sober·ish. From drinking 8 days a week and using booze as an escape hatch to being mindful to how it impacts the way he shows up, Wendell shares with honesty his version of sobriety.  We talk about how we should all be more inclusive in our  social and professional networking opportunities so we don't leave out people who don't drink for whatever reason they choose.   He shares how the realization that he could drink while working lead him to create his “whiskey and work” playlist that eventually led to his version of “rock bottom”. We talk about how drinking plays into black and brown culture and how that altered his perspective of what a “drinking problem” was growing up on the streets of NYC in the 80s and 90s.  Inclusivity is something we talk about alot and we 1000% should be. Let's also expand our way of thinking about inclusivity when it comes to events with booze. By adding a mocktail station or making it a dry event, that can go a long way in ensuring all people can partake.  Love this podcast? Sober Curious?  I would love a review and a follow.If you are interested in learning more about starting your sober·ish journey head on over to www.hollykrivo.com or follow me on Instagram at soberishuprising. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

Growing up the daughter of an alcoholic, drinking was never something that was appealing to Elizabeth until it became part of her job. Drinking is a part of our working culture but in this case it was literally her job as she worked in the alcohol branding industry. At the same time her career was taking off, her father was waiting for a liver transplant from his drinking.  Compartmentalizing the consequences of alcohol on her father's health and her work promoting the product that was killing him worked for a long time until it didn't. She shares the moment she was drinking whiskey with a client and couldn't even drink it down and that was when she knew she must make a change. We talk about the billion dollar industry designed to make us identify with a brand and buy it again, again and again and how “pick your poison” is a real thing.She shares that although sober·ish doesn't cure mental health, it is one of her many tools in her toolkit to face depression (reminder alcohol is a depressant!)  I loved hearing her story because so many of us who started a sober·ish journey did so because our actions were not aligned with who we want to be. This is when we create long-lasting change and transformation in our life. If you are interested in exploring your own sober·ish journey, shoot me a message at holly@hollykrivo.com. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Elizabeth is a coach who works with those going through transition. You can find more about Elizabeth by visiting her website at gofromthere.co. Book Recommendation - Good Drinks by Julia Bainbridge --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

What happens when you decide to change your relationship with booze and your partner does not ESPECIALLY when it's been a big piece of your relationship? Everything. Today I share my conversation with one of my favorite humans on the planet, Dr. Tarryn McCarthy.  A former thriving functional alcoholic.  A current thriving business owner and loving human.  Tarryn has been sober for 7 years and one of the biggest things that held her back was changing the dynamic with her husband as alcohol had been a piece of their love language for years. Or so she thought.  We talk about how she spent 5-6 years fighting to be sober, riddled with self-judgment guilt and shame and how if she had known she could have been gentler and kinder to herself how much easier her journey could have been. We talk about the fear that we won't be able to spend quality time or connect with our spouse if we don't drink but really that's not a connection at all and the importance of redefining how we do both to grow as a couple. We talk about the importance of owning our own journey and not stepping in to own our spouses is such a growth opportunity for both people and how personal radical responsibility plays a role in that.  And one I have been so guilty of doing!  Tarryn is a coach, a leader, a world changer who puts joy and happiness at the core of everything she does. She can be be found on Instagram at @thebizofhappiness or at www.thebizofhappiness.com. If you are interested in starting your own sober·ish journey, visit www.hollykrivo.com or find me on Instagram @hollykrivo. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

Raise your hand if you ever fibbed a bit on the medical form, “How much do you drink a week?”  Envision me and my guest Thuy raising our hands.  Thuy is a heart healer, real estate investor, mother and light in this world. She radiates joy.Thuy didn't start socially drinking until 22 and even then she could have taken it or left it but the messages of “you have to drink to be fun” were loud and clear. Slowly over the years she started to consume a little more than she may have wanted. Earlier this year she posted that even with all her personal development work one of her goals was to NOT GIVE AN EFF… SOBER. And she did! In today's episode we talk about the judgment that comes with drinking from both others and more importantly ourselves. How she never needed booze to have fun but how after years of drinking we tend to think so and how the aha that she was dependent on something to have fun was a catalyst for her change. How drinking is a form of self-sabotage and that it's often not the drink that does the most damage.  How being inclusive can feel like peer pressure and the importance of being truly conscious and aware of WHY you want the drink is her key to sober·ish living.  Follow Thuy and all her amazing work on links below. https://www.facebook.com/thuy.pham.374 https://www.instagram.com/thuyps119/ If you are interested in starting your sober·ish life, send me an email at holly@hollykrivo.com. You have nothing to lose and it all to gain. www.hollykrivo.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

“The mental clarity and mental freedom has been my biggest surprise. Coming from a health background I knew I would physically feel better. Of course digestion and sleep would get better but I was surprised at the mental space it opened up. Looking back I was amazed at how much mental space alcohol took up.”  Today I chat with Erin Godin, a health coach, who like most of us who enter into our 40s did some serious self reflection asking herself the question. Am I doing the things I need to be doing to be the woman I want to be?  There was one area of conflict so she decided to go sober in 2023. New Year. New Erin.  Almost half way through her sober journey, she has zero plans to return back to drinking, especially to her old habits of which she ranked ten steps above a social drinker. She shares about the whisper she heard that things could be different and how the foundation of that whisper was living out of her values. We talk about the power of community, whether in your home or online, that is so important when you are doing something that the world around you doesn't understand.  And how the power of finding confidence and making a declaration for yourself sets you up for success and gives you the power to move forward.  To learn more about Erin and the work she does, give her a follow on Instagram @eringodinfitness. If you are interested in exploring your own sober·ish journey, shoot me a message at holly@hollykrivo.com. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

In the final episode of the 4-part series of the myth, stories, beliefs I bought into that held me back from changing my relationship with alcohol, I share one that my mind could not move past so many times.  Sobriety has to look a certain way. It's a big one because even if I had worked through all the other BS I told myself, this one would have kept me stuck.  I knew I needed to quit drinking but all I saw around me was AA and complete sobriety for the rest of my life and both of those felt so out of reach. I felt deep in my heart the WHY of redefining my relationships but the HOW would overwhelm me every.single.time.  This to me is why I created my sober·ish journey and because of it Sober·ish Uprising. I share my three biggest shifts I had that allowed me to redefine my relationship with alcohol  If you are someone who feels like sobriety is going to the moon this is for you. Be sure to connect with me on Instagram @hollykrivo and @soberishuprising. If you like this episode, show me some love and leave a review, subscribe and share with a friend. Thank you for being a part of Sober·ish Uprising. www.hollykrivo.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

“You've done scarier things before.  Having a baby exit out of your body is way scarier than quitting alcohol for a month. Please just give it a month. Your life will totally change and you'll be like whoa. Just give it a try”.  Erin heard whispers since 2020 “You need to stop drinking. You need to stop drinking”  but like most of us excused them away. In January of 2023 gave the ole “Dry January” a try and has been sober ever since. She started sharing her journey on tiktok and has grown to 20K followers showing the  curiosity we are starting to have in sobriety. In honor of Mother's Day we spent a lot of time talking about the intertwine of mommy and booze culture and why momming is so much easier sober. Erin is vulnerable and honest and hilarious and adorable. A quadruple threat.  She shares how after the births of her two daughters, fresh out of delivery, she was ready for that beer and it didn't' seem weird because it was so normalized in mom culture.  How shame and not enoughness and the insecurities of being a mom was the big driver to medicating with booze which in turn made it so much harder.  She shares the ways she is a better mom when she is sober and how she can't believe she thought she was getting away with it thinking her kids didn't see or feel a difference. We talk about the spectrum of alcoholism and share the one tip that we both leaned on when we started our journey, making sobriety the one thing.  For more info on Sober·ish Uprising follow me on instagram @soberishuprising and @hollykrivo.  Follow Erin on Instagram and Tiktok, @thehomebodyhustler.  It would mean the world to me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends, co-workers, and families. This will help spread the message of finding freedom from alcohol on our terms and allows those who are ready to find this podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

“The idea of sobriety is not a one size fits all. It has to be what works for you and at the end of the day you feel good about yourself, your life and you're doing what's right for you.”  Today's Sober·ish Uprising guest is Staci who when we met said she has been 4 years sober but some may not consider her sober. I had no idea what would come out of her mouth next. She said there are some in sobriety who think if you don't complete the 12 steps of AA or have an non-alcoholic drink every once in a while you aren't sober.  Wait what? This blew my mind and reinforced why we need to continue to have these conversation about what sobriety looks like because we all have to create our own path.  In today's episode we talk about, - How despite knowing she had a problem, she made the excuse that until her sober husband recognized she had a problem it wasn't that bad.  - How the thought of Italy without booze was a myth but now she knows that she can do all she ever wanted but it will just be so much better.   - How sobriety sucked at the beginning and it wasn't all rainbows and puppies but it was the small wins like watching a movie sober with her kids that kept her going.  Where to find me: www.instagram.com/soberishuprising  www.hollykrivo.com Where to find Staci:  www.instagram.com/smlbennett  It would mean the world to me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends, co-workers, and families. This will help spread the message of finding freedom from alcohol on our terms and allows those who are ready to find this podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

Do you ever look at your life or in the middle of a moment, good or bad, stop in disbelief and think “Is this my life?” ? It still blows my mind that I am a non-drinker. At least once weekly I think back to the past year and half and am still a little shocked that I no longer identify as a non-drinker. Because that identity was a big piece of my life for a long time until it wasn't.  In today's episode of Sober·ish Uprising, I share Myth #4 of what held me back from changing my relationship to alcohol, Drinking is a part of who I am.  I talk about how booze and amazing memories and experiences were so intertwined it was hard to see that it was never the booze that made them amazing and that creating a sober·ish lifestyle strengthened my identity as Holly by truly aligned and living values.  If this podcast provided value to you, share with a friend and leave a review. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

“When I talk about being sober·ish, I am talking about me really paying attention to how I am paying attention to me. It's a choice, not a label.”   Today's episode is with my dear friend Dana Kaplan who shares how sober·ish not only applies to booze but to food, exercise and other things that we can use as a coping mechanism. The core memory of feeling so loved and vulnerable that she turned to booze for numb that beautiful feeling. The awe she still carries about never having to go to rehab. How for many years she thought she was undateable and would self-sabotage herself with booze to try and prove it. The importance of having these types of conversations with kiddos which is her life's work.  Sober·ish? Sober curious? I want to hear from you! Email me at holly@hollykrivo.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

For years I waited for the right time to quit drinking. A time where I didn't have a social engagement, a trip,a happy hour, a Tuesday. Oddly enough that time never came. Strange.There is never a good time to change your relationship with alcohol and it's ALWAYS a good time. If you wait for the right time, you'll never start. And this goes for most changes we want to make in life. It's the excuse that keeps on giving and is one we as humans really like to lean into. When the circumstances are XYZ then I will XYZ. In today's episode of Sober·ish Uprising I share how not the right time held me back from making a change and how I bought into that myth until I knew I had to create the right time. #soberish #sobercurious #soberlife #intentionalliving #confidence #womenempowerment #grayareadrinking #soberishuprising --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

“But you don't have a problem,” is often what you hear when you tell people you aren't drinking or are reassessing your relationship with booze.  In fact it was one of the top things that held me back from redefining my relationship because according to everything around me I didn't have a problem but everything in me knew I did.  I share the three areas that influence how we define a problem and how if there was anything else in my life that stole my time, energy and spirit like my drinking did I wouldn't hesitate twice about cutting it out.  Today starts a 4-part series of the myth, stories, beliefs I bought into that held me back from changing my relationship with alcohol. Only YOU can decide if you have a problem. And on the flip side YOU get to define your solution.  Excuse my tech issues but the content is what needs to be shared. Friendly reminder it doesn't have to be perfect to be done. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

My brother was the first person in my life that I was close to that I saw choose sobriety and do it as a power move. It felt like it came out of nowhere but also not as I knew he wanted more for his life He quit drinking on February 6, 2020, a month after he moved into our house to take care of it and our two pupsters while we lived abroad and a month before the world shut down. He knew it was an opportunity he had to move on. Brent has been my biggest supporter and inspiration along my sober·ish journey and I know I am not alone. In today's episode of Sober·ish Uprising we chatted on: His constant negotiation with himself around drinking was never successful and never got executed and how he was never the mean drunk, just the one who would force you to learn workout moves.  How his candle was blown out when he drank and how that can be a barometer for all of us and what we allow into our life including booze, drugs, people, etc.  How as a society we talk so much about how booze feels great but not near enough how sober feels so much better.  And his one tip to someone wanting to do something different that still gives me the chills.  Thanks for tuning in and if you like this episode, please share with a friend or leave review! Help us make sober·ish uprise! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

Welcome to the first episode of Sober·ish Uprising, a space where we share all versions of sobriety. We believe labeling sobriety as black and white is a limitation to those who know they want to do things differently. In Sober·ish Uprising we share sober·ish stories and the freedom that comes when we say no to booze. In this inaugural episode I'll share my story of finally becoming sober·ish after YEARS of questioning my intake of alcohol and trying 100s of times to quit and how a trip to Napa was my original goal of being booze free. Aw the irony. If you have any inkling of wanting to do things differently with booze, I hope you turn in. Because as cliche as it is if I can do it, you can do it! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

Tracie is one of those people I met years ago and knew I would always want to keep track of. We met more than 10 years ago when we both worked in athletics and I have always been inspired by her joy for life and ability to beat to her own drum. We both have a career path that is diverse and may not make sense on paper but every stop and decision has a single thread through it. We trusted ourselves and what we wanted for our life. Along with a diverse background, we also share a joy for being childfree, love for sports and empowering other women to live their best life so it was fun to chat with her. A self-proclaimed learned extrovert (which you would never know), Tracie has a passion for supporting those who have a voice that needs to be heard. With over 20 years of branding experience, Tracie works with individuals and brands to get their story heard. As someone who felt her voice wasn't heard growing up, she is on fire to help those who feel the same way. She is also a published author, music manager and former radio show host. So many of us don't think we have a brand but that is not true. We all have a brand. We all have a reputation and image of how we show up in the world. You don't have to have a product or a business to create YOUR brand. Your brand is not only what people say about you but a guiding light for how you are living your life. We spoke about Fear of Failure vs. the Fear of success, how its great to get the guidance of those you trust but equally as important to say No to what doesn't serve you and the importance of mourning losses and moving forward. She also shared how she is handling planning and hosting a wedding during a world-wide pandemic by staying connected to what's really important. Keep up with Holly www.hollykrivo.com Instagram: hollykrivo Keep up with Tracie Instgram: tracie.hitz www.hitzandbranding.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

“We all have a story. Either we don't give value to our story or we let our story have power over us because of past experiences, shame, guilt, etc. I want to show women how to flip the paradigm for themselves and harness the power of their own story so they can shine a light out in the world.” In today's episode I spent time with certified coach April Pertruis and founder of Light Beamers, where she helps women use their story to get clear on their purpose, build their audience and grow their brand. A natural born story teller, April believes every single person has a story (or stories) to tell that will light the way for others and that if we knew the impact and power our stories could make we would shout it on the rooftop. We talked about how acknowledging and naming fear is the key to moving through it and how sitting on our story does a disservice to everyone but mostly ourselves. She shared the #1 reason she believes women don't tell the stories of their heart and how at the end of the day your story doesn't belong to you, it's there to serve others. And a bonus, she shared a story that involved a strip club owner and mob boss! I bet you didn't think that was coming next. This isn't just for entrepreneurs but for every woman or man out there who has a story on their heart they want to tell. It's for those who want to create meaningful connections and change the world. It's for all of us. www.lightbeamers.com www.hollykrivo.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

This is a bonus episode of Chill & Grace where you can experience first hand coaching! I was inspired by Esther Perel's podcast, Where Should we Begin?, where she shows real-time counseling session. What I love about her podcast is listening to the power of questions and listening to create aha moments and meaningful change. I wanted to show the same in coaching. Coaching is so powerful. Its about discovering what is inside of you and the safe place to explore it. It's being open and transparent with yourself. It's being held accountable for what you want by investing and dedicating resources to make your life work for you. Coaching is about taking the time to look at your current life and make changes to create the life you want. In today's episode I have a session with Tameeka where we dive into Impostor Syndrome and all the things that come with it! If you want to experience coaching for yourself, there is no time like today. Email me at holly@hollykrivo.com with subject line Tameeka rocks for a complimentary session. And if you like this podcast, please leave a review making it easier for others to find. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

Laurice had it all. Loving husband, four healthy kiddos and living in a beautiful community. She loved her life AND felt like there was something more out there for her. It wasn't until tragedy struck that she acknowledged the nudge for something more which helped her not just survive but thrive during the hardest time of her life. Laurice shares the journey of losing her husband and how realizing she had a choice over her circumstance gave her the power she needed to show up when life was not great. We talked about acting in way that your future self will thank you for, how giving hope is not always the kind thing to do and the discernment of knowing if one is searching for answers or running from the truth. We talked about how no matter what our circumstances are, no one can take away our choice over our thoughts, actions and memories and how acknowledging a nudge or spark in our life that we want something more is not selfish, it's our responsibility. www.hollykrivo.com www.amindfuljourneyld.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

“In the South there was a strong sense of what your future should look like. I remember thinking ‘I don't even want to be here'. I had a hard time imagining what it would be but I knew it wasn't what I saw around me. But It was easy to be religious and get married young. I actually don't think I gave it much thought. I just looked around and thought that's how we do it.” Patti is the Founder of two companies and a powerhouse of a woman but it wasn't always like this. She was raised in the deep south in a conservative Baptist household where the options of what she saw to be a woman did not align with what she wanted. However, she still found herself on the path of marriage at 20 and a life of what she “should” do. It wasn't until she woke up one morning and thought “it hurts to live” that her life fell apart and she was able to reconstruct it into her most true life. She has disrupted the norm several times over her in her life and has done so with grace and transparency. In today's episode we talk about how the safe path isn't always safe and the bigger question of “Is safe even an option”? We talk about how following your musts over your shoulds is a key to living your truest life and that if it feels scary you are doing it right. And we talk about how believing in yourself is a life-long focus and one that requires daily focus for incremental growth. www.hollykrivo.com www.thewaybackmovement.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

Sarah is a childfree woman from the UK who reached out in February to share her story on the podcast of being childfree. After reaching out, fear and unease and worry set in and it wasn't until May that we sat down for the podcast. Despite being firm in her decision to be childfree the overwhelming feeling of judgment sat heavy and it wasn't until she realized the power of the stigma that she was freed up to tell her story. In this episode we talk about the importance of sitting in your feelings when working through big decisions and how you can make a decision that you are confident in but also have sadness with that decision. Sarah shares how as someone with a background in project management, creating a contingency plan for her decision, gave her added peace with her decision. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

Remington is an ordained Presbyterian Minister and Healthcare Chaplain. She currently works with the sick and dying as well as with their support system as a hospice chaplain. She is one of the kindest, most compassionate and courageous people I know. She was also born a male. When I met Remington about 5-6 years ago she was presenting as a man and I have witnessed her journey as she dove into the deep end of living her truth. Although her exterior has changed, her heart, values and love for people has remained the same yet expanded in so many ways once she embraced who she was meant to be. This was such as special episode as we talk about her recognizing at the age of 9 that something was different and at the age of 13 seeing a trans woman and feeling something in her stir but in the same moment feeling the shame. Remington shares the years of pushing down who she was meant to be to live a life society instructed her to and that it wasn't until the birth of her son that she had the courage to honor her truth. We also talk about how her faith has changed over the years and how she is a better bedside chaplain now than when she was presenting as a man. I have never seen someone trust themselves to disrupt the norm in such a big way and as gracefully as Remington has. This podcast was an honor to share with you. * A word about today's conversation: While this is an important episode with so many positive messages, there is some adult language and we do touch on several topics that could be triggering including assault and suicide. Please take care listening.* www.hollykrivo.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message

Today I sit down with Shelley Pernot, published author, certified coach and founder of Babes without Babes in Austin. Spending time with like-minded people with whom you don't have to justify your decision is huge when you are doing something different from the norm. You don't realize you miss a community of people like you, for whatever it is for you want for your life, until you see it. We talk about how the organization started out of anger and resentment (like all good causes right?), how it wasn't until she recognized the complexity of the parent/ child dynamic that she boldly stated her choice of being childfree and how finding your purpose is really a crock of you know what. On the fence and struggling with making the decision once and for all if you want kiddos ? With my free download, "The Kid Question," you'll identify and release your perceived obligations and expectations — your should shackles — so you can decide your future on your terms. www.hollykrivo.com/tools. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberishuprising/message