The term "sober curious" was coined by the author Ruby Warrington, who wrote a 2018 book about the topic. Since then, this movement has seen a rise in social media interest, support groups, and apps to support others in the exploration to assess their own relationship with alcohol. The alcohol-free beverage market is also booming, which is providing more choices and palatable options beyond the usual Shirley Temple or soda water with lime.
Deb Podlogar made the decision two years ago to take a break from her Chardonnay habit. During the process, she leaned into her energy, passion, and enthusiasm for her journey to share with others, who were seeking tools and support to be successful in their own quests to be more mindful about alcohol consumption. Deb is now the story behind the funny, authentic, and engaging Mocktail Mom platform. You are going to love her honesty and humor!
The Mocktail Mom has not only amassed a great following on social media but has received a lot of attention from the quickly-growing alcohol-free beverage market. Deb never intended to quit drinking altogether, but when you hear her story, you will see that the benefits of her new lifestyle and positive feedback from Instagram followers has provided her all the motivation she needs to stay the course and continue her mission to normalize not drinking.
In this episode Deb and I discuss:
-Starting to drink later in life and coming to terms with her Chardonnay habit
-How and why she started a social media presence just days after making the decision to take a break from drinking
-Support of family and how she handled not drinking socially
-The growth of the AF beverage market and the choices out there
-What is next for the Mocktail Mom platform
Ginger Margarita Mocktail
Ingredients
2 oz Spiritless Jalisco 55
3/4 oz Lime Juice
1/4 oz Spiritless Horse’s Kick Syrup
1/2 oz Agave Syrup
In a shaker container add ice, then add in 2 oz of Spiritless Jalisco 55 tequila alternative, 3/4 oz lime juice, 1/4 oz
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