In this episode of "The Sober Curator," host Alysse Bryson and co-host Tamar Routly chat with contributors Kate Vitela, Alexandra Nyman, Amy Liz Harrison, Megan Swan, and Anne Marie Cribbin about the portrayal of sobriety on reality TV, particularly "The Real Housewives." They tackle the good and bad of staying sober in the spotlight and discuss how we’re ready for authentic storytelling in media that supports wellness and recovery.
Timestamps:
[00:00:00] - Welcome to The Sober Curator Podcast
[00:04:25] - Kyle’s Sobriety Storyline in "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills"
[00:06:49] - Emotional Sobriety & Production Influence
[00:08:02] - Audience Reactions and Gender Dynamics
[00:09:56] - Media’s Role in Drinking Culture
[00:12:26] - The Reality TV Experience & Manipulation in Production
[00:16:08] - The Bronwyn Factor & Reality TV Bias
[00:18:11] - Realism in TV Portrayals & Viewer Desires
[00:29:15] - Changing Times: Celebrity and Media Shifts
[00:38:09] - Crafting Sober Stories & Niche Media Markets
[00:48:12] - Sober Shots: Quickfire Questions
Resources & Links:
-Alcohol + Substance Use Disorder Guide
-Recovery Nonprofit Resource Guide
-LBGTQ+ Recovery Resource Guide
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About:
Sobriety isn’t the end of the party—it’s just the start of a better one. Hosted by Alysse Bryson, media powerhouse and sobriety’s ultimate hype woman, and joined by Sober Curator contributors, The Sober Curator Podcast* delivers bold convos, pop culture deep dives, and zero-proof living that doesn’t suck. Whether you're sober, sober-curious, or just looking for good vibes without the hangover, we’ve got you covered. Subscribe now—because getting sober matters, staying sober matters more.
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