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Sober Vibes PodcastEmotional Sobriety: Why You Still Feel Off After Quitting AlcoholText Me!Episode 231: Emotional Sobriety: Why You Still Feel Off After Quitting AlcoholIn episode 231 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen discusses emotional sobriety. She is digging deep into emotional sobriety, the unspoken part of recovery that no one really prepares you for. You’ll learn what emotional sobriety is, why it matters, and how to tell if you're in that “messy middle” where you’ve removed the alcohol… but your nervous system still doesn’t feel safe.Courtney Andersen, sober coach and emotional sobriety mentor with 12 years of lived exp...2025-07-0328 minSober Vibes PodcastRelapse Prevention: Real Talk, Triggers, and What Actually WorksText Me!Episode 230: Relapse Prevention: Real Talk, Triggers, and What Works In this episode of Sober Vibes, Courtney Andersen breaks down what relapse means and how to prevent it in real life, not just in theory. Whether you're newly sober or several years alcohol-free, this honest and empowering conversation gives you practical tools to protect your peace, stay grounded, and ride out the challenging moments without going back to booze.From emotional triggers to burnout and self-isolation, Courtney dives into the sneaky ways relapse can creep in and how to create a...2025-06-2632 minSober Vibes PodcastHealing as an Adult Child of Alcoholics w/ Margy SchallerText Me!Episode 224: Healing as an Adult Child of Alcoholics w/ Margy SchallerIn episode 224 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen welcomes Margy Schaller to the show, and they talk about healing as an Adult Child of Alcoholics, also known as ACA. Margy shares her story of addiction and recovery and how she started to live loud and proud in her sobriety after 18 years of sober living. Margy Schaller is the Co-Founder of Sober Life Rocks, a community of people who choose not to drink, are sober-ish, sober curious, and s...2025-05-151h 00Sober Vibes PodcastThe Hidden Cost of Your Wine Habit: What Alcohol Is Really Taking From YouText Me!Episode 223: The Hidden Cost of Your Wine Habit: What Alcohol Is Really Taking From YouIn episode 223 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen chats today about the real, often overlooked cost of your wine habit: from lost energy and time to low self-esteem and confidence. This episode is designed to help you see clearly what alcohol is really doing beneath the surface. Are you telling yourself it’s “just one glass to unwind” but still waking up tired, anxious, and disconnected from the life you want? If you’ve been st...2025-05-0817 minSober Vibes PodcastLetting Go of False Drinking Identities w/ Aneta MruzText Me!Episode 221: Letting Go of False Drinking Identities w/ Aneta MruzIn episode 221 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen welcomes Aneta Mruz to the show. They discuss shedding old identities from their past drinking selves and creating new ones in sober life. Aneta Mruz is a change coach and energy practitioner. She shares her nine-year sobriety journey and insights of what she has learned along the way with long-term sobriety. What you will learn in this episode: Exploring the concept of false identities we create during act...2025-04-1745 minSober Vibes Podcast3 Tips to Get Clean and Sober in Your Twenties w/ EsmeText Me!Episode 220: 3 Tips to Get Clean and Sober in Your Twenties w/ Esme In episode 220 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen welcomes Esme to the show. This is a listener's story! Esme shares her powerful journey of getting clean at 27 after using drugs and alcohol since age 12. She candidly discusses how she navigated her cultural expectations around drinking, rebuilt her social life, and found her own unique pathway to long-term recovery.Esme is 5 years clean and sober. She got clean and sober at 27 after using since I was 12. Esme t...2025-04-1020 minSober Vibes PodcastHow to Overcome the Struggle with Gray Area DrinkingText Me!Episode 219:How to Overcome the Struggle with Gray Area Drinking In episode 219 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen discusses Gray Area Drinking. Courtney breaks down what gray area drinking is, how to recognize it, and how to take back control of your relationship with alcohol without waiting for a crisis.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The definition of gray area drinkingSigns you might be a gray area drinkerThe impact alcohol has on mental and emotional well-beingHow to take steps toward an alcohol-free life (wit...2025-04-0329 minSober Vibes PodcastUsing House Therapy and Feng Shui to Support Your Sobriety w/ Amy BabishText Me!Episode 217: Using House Therapy and Feng Shui to Support Your Sobriety w/ Amy Babish In episode 217 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen welcomes Amy Babish to the show and the ladies discuss using Feng Shui to support your Sobriety. As well as ancestral patterns beyond the genetics of addiction.Amy Babish, MA, LPC, ATR-BC, is a somatic expert, house therapist (Feng Shui), Alchemical Family & Systems Constellations facilitator, and licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience. She helps people who’ve plateaued in therapy and mindset work feel at hom...2025-03-2053 minSober Vibes PodcastWhy Focusing on Avoidance Can Hurt your Sobriety w/ Tim PhillipsText Me!Episode 216: Why focusing on avoidance can hurt your Sobriety w/ Tim PhillipsIn episode 216 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen welcomes Tim Phillips to the show and discusses how focusing on avoidance can hurt one's sobriety. Tim Phillips shares his powerful story of going from rock bottom to rehab and discovering what works for him beyond traditional 12-step programs.Tim Phillips is the host of the Sober and Happy Podcast and an advocate for individuals seeking to live a sober, fulfilling lifeWhat you will...2025-03-1447 minSober Vibes PodcastSober Vibes Book: How to Thrive in Your First 3 MonthsText Me!Episode 215: Sober Vibes Book: How to Thrive in Your First 3 MonthsIn episode 215 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen reads the introduction of her book, Sober Vibes: A Guide to Thriving in Your First Three Months Without Alcohol. If you're navigating early sobriety and looking for guidance, inspiration, and real talk, this quit lit book and this episode are for you.Courtney shares why she wrote Sober Vibes, what to expect in the first 90 days alcohol-free, and how this book can be...2025-03-0627 minSober Vibes PodcastSobriety vs Drinking in Moderation MindsetText Me!Episode 214: Sobriety vs Drinking in Moderation MindsetIn episode 214 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen discusses whether moderation is the key to a balanced relationship with alcohol or whether it is just another exhausting struggle. Courtney Andersen breaks down the truth about moderation and why it works for some people but not for others, how to recognize if you need complete sobriety, and how to finally let go of the moderation mindset.If you’ve ever told yourself, "I’ll drink less or only on weekends," but found your...2025-02-2726 minSober Vibes PodcastPelvic Floor Health during Perimenopause and Embracing Sobriety w/ Dr. Christine KleinText Me!Episode 212: Pelvic Floor Health during Perimenopause and Embracing Sobriety with Dr. Christine KleinIn episode 212 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen welcomes Dr. Christine Klein to the show. They discuss pelvic floor health and its significance during perimenopause. They also discuss the often-unspoken struggles women face related to their pelvic floor post-pregnancy or during menopause, emphasizing the importance of seeking help and advocating for one's health. Christine also shares how she quit drinking alcohol and her sober journey!Christine Klein is a doctor of physical therapy and a...2025-02-1341 minSober Vibes PodcastGrief and Finding Strength Through Sobriety with Rose ClarkText Me!Episode 210:Grief and Finding Strength Through Sobriety with Rose Clark In episode 210 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen welcomes Rose Clark to the show, and they discuss grieving and how sobriety helped that process.Rose shares her emotional journey of navigating grief and sobriety after losing her daughter to an overdose. This episode dives into the complexities of embracing powerful emotions, finding connection through community, and rediscovering life after loss.Rose Clark is a Law enforcement officer, a certified hostage negotiator, and a mental h...2025-01-2340 minSober Vibes PodcastHow NA Drinks Help in Sobriety w/ Deb PodlogarText Me!Episode 209: How NA Drinks Help in Sobriety w/ Deb PodlogarIn episode 209 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen welcomes Deb Podlogar to the show. The ladies discuss the transformative role of mocktails in the journey towards sobriety. Deb, the Mocktail Mom, shares her accidental path to sobriety and how creating mocktails became an essential and enjoyable part of her life. She also discusses the societal impacts of alcohol consumption, particularly for mothers.Deb Podlogar hosts the Thriving Alcohol-Free with Mocktail Mom podcast and is the author...2025-01-2137 minSober Vibes PodcastReflections on 2024 and Personal Growth Tips for 2025Text Me!Episode 207: Reflections on 2024 and Personal Growth Tips for 2025In episode 207 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen discusses a year of reflection and growth. She shares about cherishing moments in motherhood and life. She also encourages you to look at how far you have come in your journey to quit drinking alcohol or your sobriety journey. Growth is growth, and that's how you should look at it. As we look forward to 2025, I offer empowering tips for continuing our sobriety journey with emotional growth and personal development. Thank you f...2024-12-2631 minSober Vibes PodcastUnderstanding ADHD and Addiction with Sam LedText Me!Episode 206: Understanding ADHD and Addiction with Sam LedIn episode 206 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen welcomes Sam Led to the show and discusses ADHD and Addiction. Sam Led is a transformation coach, speaker, powerful group facilitator, and author.What you will learn in this episode:Sam's Story ADHD and Addiction Understanding the ADHD brain from the inside Mindfulness and ThoughtTo connect with Sam:Instagram Website BookThank you for listening.Reviews help the...2024-12-1954 minSober Vibes PodcastBreak the Weekend Binge Drinking CycleText Me!Episode 203: Break the Weekend Binge Drinking CycleIn episode 203 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen discusses breaking the weekend drinking cycle. For many, the weekends trigger their drinking, and I share with you actionable steps to take to avoid drinking on the weekends and keep your sober streak going. What you will learn in this episode:Why weekends are harder not to drink Creating a new weekend routine Breaking the reward system of drinking alcohol The Monday feeling of waking up Hangover freeNavigating social situations without alcohol2024-11-2832 minSober Vibes Podcast3 Tips to Stay Sober Through the Holidays with FamilyText Me!Episode 202: 3 Tips to Stay Sober Through the Holidays with FamilyIn episode 202 of The Sober Vibes, Courtney Andersen discusses how to stay sober through the holiday season. Discover how entering gatherings with a focused mindset and acknowledging the normalcy of nervousness can transform what might feel isolating into a powerful step towards personal growth.What you will learn in this episode:Mentally Preparing Yourself Creating New Traditions Time Limits for Social Gatherings Protecting Your Peace Empowering your sober journey Happy 2024 Holiday Season. Remember also to enjoy yourself!...2024-11-2130 minSober Vibes PodcastThe Impact of Alcohol on Perimenopause & Hormones w/ Bria GaddText Me!Episode 201: The Impact of Alcohol on Perimenopause & Hormones w/ Bria GaddIn episode 201 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen welcomes Bria Gadd to the show to discuss all things Perimenopause and Menopause.What you will Learn in this episode:Truth about Perimenopause that no one tells you about 4 Tips to Get Out of Health Debt How Alcohol Impacts Hormones Bria Gadd's story Books mentioned in this episode:In The Flo Perimenopause Power Bria Gadd is a...2024-11-1451 minSober Vibes PodcastRelapse Prevention: 5 Ways to Stay on the Sober TrackText Me!Episode 200: Relapse Prevention: 5 Ways to Stay on the Sober TrackIn episode 200 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen talks about five sneaky ways drinking can sneak back in and how to stay on track. Courtney shares her top five and coaches you through another day of not drinking alcohol.What You Will Learn in This Episode:Celebrating 200 Episodes5 Sneaky Ways Drinking Can Sneak Back InHow to Stay on Track and go another day without alcohol Resources Mentioned:Grab my 30-Day Sober Not Boring Calendar 2024-11-0725 min
Sober Vibes PodcastLOTE: Narcissism and Parents, Part 3Text Me!Episode 199:LOTE: Narcissism and Parents, Part 3In episode 199 of the Sober Vibes podcast, it's LOTE week, which means Courtney Andersen and Kim Elledge are here with a new episode of the Livin on the El-ledge series. The Sisters discuss Narcissism in this three-part series. Part Three is about Narcissism and ParentsWhat you will learn in this episode:Kim's and Courtney's Upbirnging Dealing with Emotionally Unavailable ParentsBoundaries with ParentsUnderstanding the process of healing from one and how it will take timeThis episode is not me...2024-10-311h 22
Sober Vibes PodcastLOTE: Narcissism and Healing, Part 2Text Me!Episode 198:LOTE: Narcissism and Healing, Part 2In episode 198 of the Sober Vibes podcast, it's LOTE week, which means Courtney Andersen and Kim Elledge are here with a new episode of the Livin on the El-ledge series. The Sisters discuss Narcissism in this two-part series. Part Two is about Healing From Narcissists.What you will learn in this episode:Dive into the world of narcissismHealing From Narcissism Kim's experience in a relationship with one Understanding the process of healing from one and how it will take timeT...2024-10-2433 min
Sober Vibes PodcastLOTE: Narcissism and the Red Flags, Part 1Text Me!Episode 197:LOTE: Narcissism and the Red Flags, Part 1In episode 197 of the Sober Vibes podcast, it's LOTE week, which means Courtney Andersen and Kim Elledge are here with a new episode of the Livin on the El-ledge series. The Sisters discuss Narcissism in this two-part series. Part One is recognizing red flags.What you will learn in this episode:Dive into the world of narcissismRed Flags of Narcissism Kim's experience in a relationship with one Trauma Bonding Love Bombing Gaslighting Reactive AbuseThis episode is not me...2024-10-1733 minSober Vibes PodcastHow Non-Alcoholic Beverages Are Changing Drinking Culture w/ Betsy FrostText Me!Episode 196: How Non-Alcoholic Beverages Are Changing Drinking Culture w/ Betsy FrostIn episode 196 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen welcomes Betsy Frost to the show. They discuss the Non-alcoholic beverages and how they are changing the drinking culture.Betsy Frost is the CEO of Hoplark, a non-alcoholic beverage brand brewing hop teas and waters like craft beer to make health-conscious people’s wellness journeys more flavorful and exciting.What you will learn in this episode:The rise of Non Alcoholic drinks Hoplarks mission Trends in the...2024-10-1040 minSober Vibes Podcast10 Tips for Staying Sober in October and BeyondText Me!Episode 195: 10 Tips for Staying Sober in October and BeyondIn episode 195 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen discusses ten tips to help you stay sober in October and Beyond! She shares her perspective on why these top ten tips are huge helpers in your sobriety journey. What you will learn in this episode:Ten tips to staying sober How to quit drinking in October Holistic tools for quitting drinking A sobriety coaches top tipsJOIN MY SUNDAY SESH NEWSLETTERCome Travel to Cost...2024-10-0325 min