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The Weekend Sober99. Sober Girls TripsKim and Jen debrief on their Sober in the Suburbs Retreat to Playa del Carmen, Mexico. These ladies have had their fair share of wild girls trips in the past, back when they used to drink, resulting in literal black eyes and endless blackouts. Those trips used to require a vacation from the vacation. We have all been there, right?
The retreat these ladies hosted at the Blue Diamond Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa was anything but stressful. They hosted 11 women for a weekend of total rejuvenation, relaxation and personal exploration. They discovered new friendships as well as...2024-02-1824 minThe Weekend Sober98. It's Super Bowl Weekend!Kezia welcomes back Katherine Rhadans again to chat all about the Super Bowl and what it's like in Kansas City this weekend.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2024-02-1139 minThe Weekend Sober97. Dry January is over, now what do I do?Kim & Kezia talk with Kate Bee from The Sober School about what to do once Dry January ends.
Growing up in the era of Sex and the City and Bridget Jones, Kate Bee believed her drinking was simply what successful, independent women did. After all, she was a journalist and TV producer for the BBC - drinking after work was how people socialized. Except she was tired of feeling hungover and ashamed about what felt like more drinking than was healthy.
When Kate decided to get sober, she was disappointed to find the only real...2024-02-0441 minThe Weekend Sober95. The Best Decision We Ever Made with Vanessa McDonaldKim and Kezia chat with Vanessa McDonald, creator of The Best Decision We Ever Made.
A former "Mommy Wine Club" president and neighborhood party co-CEO, Vanessa has been alcohol-free since March 16, 2020. Her inspiration for this book simply came from recognizing a need for a similar resource back when she was wrestling her own relationship with alcohol. After joining a non-traditional online recovery support group, Vanessa heard others share their relatable experiences and profound wisdom, and she knew that she too had to make a change. In this judgement-free recovery space, she discovered she wasn't alone and that connection with like-minded...2024-01-2145 minThe Weekend Sober94. Talking to Actor and Director Brian WhisenantKim and Kezia welcome Brian to the podcast. Brian has an eclectic and varied background, having grown up in Mississippi and lived in NYC and Los Angeles (his current home). Brian has worked off and on as an actor, director and writer for both film and television. Currently Brian provides Clinical Outreach for Breathe Life Healing Centers, a trauma, substance abuse and eating disorder facility focused on the LGBTQ community in Los Angeles and continues to write essays on film, television and life at brianwhisenant.com. Look for Brian’s film, Wrath Mercy at film festivals in 2024. Follow him on Ti...2024-01-1448 minThe Weekend Sober93. Booze, Babies & Botox with Katherine RhadansKim and Kezia are joined by Katherine Rhadans, from @nowineinthecarpoolline on Instagram. The ladies break it down and have a real chat about all things motherhood. Tune in for a hilarious conversation with a seriously fun lady!
Katherine Rhadans is a writer and mother of 5 from Kansas City Missouri. Having been alcohol free for almost a decade, Katherine’s goal is to spread a message of hope to those still suffering, as well as awareness and understanding to the issues associated with alcohol use disorder. She’s been there.
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Sober in the Suburbs
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2023-12-3129 minThe Weekend Sober91. Managing the Post Holiday BluesDo you feel let down after the holidays? Did you ever binge drink the week in between Christmas and New Years? Is the end of the year a tough time for you in terms of your sobriety? Join Kim and Kezia as they chat with Jen Hirst about how to end the year on a high note and enter the new year with a strong mindset!
Empowering women to thrive in sobriety, Jen Hirst has been on her own transformative journey since April 24, 2013. As a dedicated sober coach, Jen boosts women's confidence by integrating...2023-12-2439 minThe Weekend Sober90. What's it like to never have drank at all?Kim and Kezia speak with lifelong teetotaler and Tilden co-founder Mariah Hilton Wood. As a lifelong non-drinker, Mariah brings a fresh perspective to the sober community. Her positive approach to life is nothing but infectious. She's a brand new mom, super fun and one of the sweetest people we have ever met!
Mariah Hilton Wood is Co-Founder and COO of Tilden, an award-winning non-alcoholic cocktail company. She launched the company out of Harvard Business School with friend and co-founder, Vanessa Royle, after realizing the lack of sophisticated options for non-drinkers at cocktail occasions. Mariah...2023-12-1740 minThe Weekend SoberBONUS: Steve's Story: Former Days of Our Lives Star Moves on from AA and finds a new pathKim interviews former Days of our Lives star, Steve Blackwood. Steve had 30 years of sobriety under his belt after living in LA for most of his life, until one day her relapsed. Hear his remarkable story of finding his new path towards sobriety by how Steve earning to embrace Annie Grace's philosophy of This Naked Mind and how things finally clicked for him once and for all.
Steve Blackwood currently lives in Newburyport, MA.
He is a Producer/Director/Writer/Actor. Steve Blackwood’s (MACHINE GUN PREACHER DAYS OF OUR LIVES) work include comedies ( including the couples therapy mock-umentaryI FEEL...2023-12-1331 minThe Weekend Sober89. A Conversation about Preventing Youth Substance UseKezia and Kim welcome Angi McDonald, who is a member of Sober in the Suburbs. Angi has been sober for 28 years. She is a Program Coordinator in the Needham Public Health Division and shares about working in youth substance use prevention.
Reference:
The Addiction Inoculation
CADCA
Check HERE to see if YOUR town or county has a youth substance use prevention coalition.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2023-12-1037 minThe Weekend Sober88. Sober Traveling with Kathleen RamonKim has the unique opportunity to chat with the lovely Kathleen Ramon from www.sobertraveling.com all about her upcoming project that debuts this month in December.
Kathleen, or Kat to her friends, is not just a sober travel coach; she's a storyteller, an educator, and a true comedian in the journey of sober fun! Her background as a teacher and Behavioral Specialist, combined with her nearly 15-year-long triumph over alcoholism, gives her a unique perspective on how to travel the world with courage and with purpose.
Kim and Kat discuss her new online show, c...2023-12-0339 minThe Weekend Sober87. Are You Trapped in the Cycle of Drinking to Cure Your Hangover?Kezia and Kim chat with Hadley Sorensen about her sober journey. All three women found themselves caught on the hamster wheel of drinking by the end, the epitome of being trapped in alcohol addiction. They also were each drowning in the mommy wine culture, duped by the Instagram memes, false advertising and lies of Big Alcohol. Hadley tells the ladies how she faced her truth and came out on the other side.
Hadley Sorensen is a mom of 3 boys, a lifelong runner, and a writer working on publishing her first book. Her relationship with...2023-11-2642 minThe Weekend Sober86. Social Anxiety & the Holidays with Kristen McAvoyThe ladies talk with Kristen McAvoy about how to prepare for the holidays when you have social anxiety. What can you do when you have a holiday work party that you need to attend but you are newly sober? How do you deal with the family this year when you are used to getting blackout drunk in the past?
Kristen shares her incredible sober story and how she was able to work through her addictions and come to terms with her social anxiety. She is a breath of fresh air and exudes a kindness that you can't...2023-11-1957 minThe Weekend Sober85. Gray Area Drinking with Todd KinneyKim and Kezia chat with former gray area drinker, Todd Kinney this week, all about his journey and transformation.
Todd is an attorney who lives in Omaha, NE with his wife, four kids and two wiener dogs. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, golf, hanging out with his family (when they let him) and spending an unhealthy amount of time and money supporting the Iowa Hawkeyes. He quit drinking in 2019 and considers it the best thing he’s ever done for himself and his family. His memoir, I Didn’t Believe It Either, is due out in De...2023-11-1245 minThe Weekend SoberBonus: Allison's StoryA new series: member's of Sober in the Suburbs share their personal stories with our audience. Allison Deraney tells us about her path to sobriety. Visit her substack: Dare To Be Dry: https://allisonderaney.substack.com/
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2023-11-0833 minThe Weekend Sober84. Identifying the Brain Chemicals that Cause Addiction with Dr. Evelyn HigginsKim and Kezia speak with addictionologist Dr. Evelyn Higgins from Wired for Addiction.
Dr. Higgins is an expert in the epidemiology of addiction. If you could identify the brain chemicals that cause alcohol or drug addiction in your brain, then what would be the next step? What if you could start at a young age by creating different habits if you had the scientific knowledge to prepare you to do so? What gets a person to that place of addiction? If you actually knew that you didn't have to stay in that dark place, would you? If you...2023-11-0539 minThe Weekend Sober83. Kim's Retreat Hangover: All About Laura McKowen's Weekend at KripaluKim, Suzanne and Audrey (from The Sober Mom Life) return from Laura McKowen's Push Off From Here wellness retreat at Kripalu in the Berkshires. It was a wonderful weekend, and they share with Kezia all about their incredible, transformative experiences. The ladies describe the entire weekend, and also all about how the retreat hangover is legit a real thing.
Read about it here!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2023-10-2941 minThe Weekend Sober82. How do non-alcoholic drinks fit into your sober life?Kim and Kezia talk with Vanessa Royle, the co-founder of Tilden, a non-alcoholic drink company. The ladies discuss how the company came to be, Vanessa's journey with sobriety and how the evolution of the N/A industry has evolved over the last few years.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2023-10-2247 minThe Weekend Sober81. Buzzword: What is a Glimmer?Kim and Kezia chat about one of their favorite buzzwords: the "Glimmer." Most people understand what a "trigger" is, but not many people look for the opposite - a glimmer. A glimmer is a tiny moment in your day to day life that takes you by surprise and it can bring about feelings of joy or peace.
Do you experience glimmers? How do impact your sobriety? Let us know!
Don't forget to like and follow us on instagram: @theweekendsoberpodcast @thesoberelephantchronicles @asoberandstrongmom ... and subscribe to our podcast on @spotifypodcast or...2023-10-1523 minThe Weekend Sober80. Mommy Wine Culture with Dr. Rachel Sayko AdamsKim and Kezia interview Dr. Rachel Sayko Adams who shares all about her studies in alcohol research.
Rachel Sayko Adams, PhD, MPH is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Health Law, Policy & Management at Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH). She is a proud alum of BUSPH where she completed her Master in Public Health in Health Policy & Management followed by a PhD in Social Policy at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University. Dr. Adams is a health services researcher with expertise studying substance use, disparities in...2023-10-0841 minThe Weekend Sober79. How do you express gratitude?Kezia and Kim welcome sober friend Jennifer Eastwood. They discuss the buzzword ‘gratitude.’ How do you shift your mindset from “I have to stop drinking to I GET to stop drinking.”
How do you express gratitude?
Jen started her quest for a sober life in August 2021. After a few hiccups and a couple stays at rehab (which she loved by the way! ) she stuck her sober landing in December 2021. She lives in Virginia with her husband, four kids and dogs. And when not gladly (happily maybe!) attending the plethora of children’s events she has on the calendar, she has she loves...2023-10-0132 minThe Weekend Sober78. A glimpse into the mind of a 9 year oldKim talks to her daughter, Parker, about what it was like when she stopped drinking. Parker asks her mom questions about her drinking days. Parker talks about what she remembers from those days as well, when she was only six years old. The kid is not shy behind the mic, and Parker is able to really open up about to the audience.
Get ready for a candid, honest and unfiltered conversation with this little girl.
Kids don't hold back and this girl is no different. She will always tell you like it is! Enjoy.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters...2023-09-2421 minThe Weekend Sober77. Welcome Back to Season ThreeWelcome to season 3! We are back after our summer break. We are ready for a whole new round of interviews, random chatter and lots of hysterical moments.
This week, we hear from Kezia all about Tristan's wonderful birth story. Kim also shares about her summer with her three kids, which was not quite as eventful as Kezia's.
The ladies both commiserate over how they feel as if they are stuck in a childhood mentality at times. As moms, they struggle alongside their own children to just get through the day.
How is sobriety l...2023-09-1727 minThe Weekend Sober76. Final Episode of Season 2: Hello SummerKim and Kezia talk about the final weeks of Kecia's pregnancy and reminisce about the early days of motherhood when they were drinking. They discuss the triggers of summer and why they are grateful once again for their sobriety. Thank you for following along with them for season 2. Thank you also to our guests who have shared their stories and wisdom! See you back here in September. We can't wait!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2023-07-0231 minThe Weekend Sober75. Interview with Hayley Matches from This Unwasted LifeKim and Kezia talk about all the things with Hayley, from early sobriety, to friendship to social media.
Hayley Matches resides in Vancouver, BC, with her partner Jonas and their dog Lou. She is the founder of This Unwasted Life, a company focused on promoting an alcohol-free lifestyle through personalized 1-1 coaching, in-person events and virtual community. Through her work, Hayley aims to inspire others to make conscious choices around alcohol consumption and to create meaningful connections with themselves and others. You can find her on Instagram at @thisunwastedlife and through her website at www.thisunwastedlife.com2023-06-2542 minThe Weekend Sober74. Interview with Betsey Weintraub: A Fresh Perspective on the Early Days of the Alcohol Free JourneyBetsey Weintraub stopped drinking on March 31, 2023. She and Kim met at the first gathering of Sober in the Suburbs, at the end of May. They live in neighboring towns outside of Boston, and they recently discovered that their stories are quite similar. Betsey courageously and vulnerably opens up about the road that brought her to the end of her drinking days. Tune into a raw, hilarious and heartwarming account about the early days of sobriety, as Betsey shares her story for the very first time publicly.
Instagram: @betsyweintraub
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2023-06-1120 minThe Weekend Sober72. The Mocktail Mom: Deb PodlogarKim and Kezia welcome Deb Podlogar, AKA Mocktail Mom™️. Deb is a regular mom who broke up with Chardonnay and began discovering delicious things to drink that didn't include alcohol. She hosts a podcast, Thriving Alcohol-Free with Mocktail Mom, and a private membership for women that want to be encouraged that the fun isn't over and there are still good things to drink without alcohol. Her membership does not require sobriety, but Deb loves encouraging members that an alcohol-free lifestyle is more exciting than you imagine.
Deb can be found on Instagram sharing recipes, tips & tricks @Mockt...2023-06-0433 minThe Weekend Sober71. Sober in the Suburbs: A Boston Sobriety Support GroupKim shares about her upcoming group: Sober in the Suburbs, a new in person sobriety support group that is open to all in or outside of Boston. Kim talks about her inspiration behind the idea and how it organically came to be. Are you living in the Boston area and interested in checking it out? Email Kim: kbkearns@gmail.com for more information.
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Sober in the Suburbs:A community of women, leaving all notions of judgement and pressure behind...Located in Needham, MAFor more information about scheduled gatherings and...2023-05-2832 minThe Weekend Sober70. Social Media and Sober Milestones with Jess SteitzerKim and Kezia welcome guest Jess Steitzer from the Decidedly Dry Podcast. The ladies discuss a variety of topics from social media burnout to holiday milestones. Jess shares a particularly hilarious experience that happened to her this Mother's Day. Tune in for a candid and honest chat between these three moms.
Jess is the host and founder of Decidedly Dry. She’s an inspiration to the ever-growing sober community and believes it is her calling to help women embrace a sober lifestyle. She’s the mom of two active, adventurous and loving boys, and resi...2023-05-2135 minThe Weekend Sober69. Are you hosting a party at your house?Kim and Kezia checkin with one another.
Kim shares her experiences with a recent dinner party she hosted in her home and Kezia talks about her upcoming baby shower. They discuss how they once allowed alcohol to impact their self-confidence to the point of self-sabotage when it came to social events such as these. Social anxiety was so crippling for them both and they each believed the only solution to survive these things for many years was alcohol.
Today, they both have the confidence and strength to understand that the alcohol was only causing more...2023-05-1420 minThe Weekend Sober68. Kezia shares about her pregnancy journeyIn this week’s episode, Kim and Kezia have a vulnerable conversation about Kezia’s pregnancy journey. From a heartbreaking miscarriage in 2021, to myriad of medical setbacks, and wondering whether they would ever be able to conceive, Kezia shares her view of the similarities between her current path, and the one she’s travelled in sobriety. She stands firm in her belief that the tools she’s learned in sobriety continue to carry her through one of the most demanding periods of her adult life. This episode will bring hope to anyone who believes they need alcohol to cope with lif...2023-05-0730 minThe Weekend Sober67. Talk with Holistic Nutritionist and Sober Mom Taylor Cole"It made the thing that I love the most hard - being a mom." - Taylor Cole
Kim and Kezia talk with Taylor about being a sober mom. She shares about her sober journey from heavy binge drinking, blacking out and drinking to soothe her social anxiety. She talks about all that sobriety means to her now as a mom of three young child and through the lens of a practicing nutritionist. Taylor discusses how her relationship to her husband, Kevin, was rooted in drinking as a young college aged couple together, and how...2023-04-3050 minThe Weekend Sober66. Sober Vacations vs. Boozie GetawaysWhen you were drinking, did you ever feel like you needed a vacation from your vacation when you got home?
Kim and Kezia talk about what it is like to experience a sober vacation. They also reflect back on some trips they took with their families before they got sober, and how they felt as if they were missing out on so much joy back then.
The ladies discuss the necessary mindfulness required to get the most out of getting away and how to find the fun in each day. Kim also shares about her...2023-04-2331 minThe Weekend Sober65. Challenging Generational Patterns of Alcohol Substance UseKezia and Kim welcome Madeline Forrest back with her mom Megan. They explore mother daughter relationships and discuss how generational trauma gets passed down. How do you attempt to have this conversation with a loved one? How does the seed of doubt in oneself get planted in the first place? The women talk about exploring this narrative, shame spirals, being bold and courageous as well as following your own intuition.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2023-04-161h 07The Weekend Sober64. Sundays with Kim and Kezia: How to Escape Without the BoozeKezia and Kim are coming at you every weekend sober, every Sunday morning!
This weekend, the ladies discuss their recent parenting woes and their exhausting, chaotic weeks at home with their kids. They each share how they cope with the daily stresses they face and how they have learned how not to turn to alcohol at the end of the day. They discuss how to escape without the bottle with their love of reading and writing.
Check out some of the books they recommend:
Mad HoneyThe Urgent Life
2023-04-0931 minThe Weekend Sober63. Gray Area Drinking and Intoxicating Lies with Meg GeisewiteKim and Kezia welcome Meg Geisewite to discuss gray area. Meg wrote Intoxicating Lies: One Woman's Journey to Freedom from Gray Area Drinking
So what is a gray area drinker?
"Gray area drinkers do not have a physical dependency on alcohol; they drink because they want to, not to avoid withdrawal symptoms. They don’t identify as having alcohol use disorder, so they wouldn’t be comfortable in an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, and they can stop anytime they want to. The problem is that they either question why they should bother stop...2023-04-0745 minThe Weekend Sober62. SEX and INTIMACY with the Sober SEXpert Tawny LaraSEX, SEX, and more SEX!! Join Kim, Catherine, Kezia as they talk to Sober Sexpert, Tawny Lara all about sex and intimacy. The group covers all types of taboo and salacious topics such as masturbation, first time sober sexual experiences, dating sober, gender identity and sexual trauma. They even do a deep dive discussion on the ladies of Sex and the City! Tawny also shares about her upcoming book, Dry Humping, set to release this fall. Pre-order Dry Humping today!
Tawny Lara is an NYC-based millennial, also known as The Sober Sexpert. Her book...2023-03-3145 min
The Weekend Sober61. Guest Ben Tuff: "Swim Tuff: How I Swam my Way Out of the Bottle"Kim and Kezia welcome guest Ben Tuff to share his unique story of recovery. He eloquently shares his belief of quality over quantity, friendships and his perspective on overcoming adversity.
Instagram:@ben.tuff
Ben Tuff grew up splitting his time between Atlanta, GA and Jamestown, RI. He attended
Colby College where he met his now wife, Gretchen and treasured his times working at a sailing
instructor and boat captain in the British Virgin Islands. Between Jamestown and the BVI, Ben
developed a lifelong appreciation for the ocean. Ben is...2023-03-2445 minThe Weekend Sober60. Sober Curious with Guest Lemonstripes: Julia DzaficJulia Dzafic from the blog www.lemonstripes.com and Instagram @lemonstripes joins Kim for an intimate chat about early sobriety. Julia never had a rock bottom nor did she struggle with any serious addiction, but she recently decided that alcohol no longer served her. The ladies discuss their personal experiences with anxiety, the drinking culture they find themselves in on a regular basis and the evolution of friendships and alcohol. Julia shares her story with drinking and talks about how her relationship with alcohol began to get complicated during the early pandemic. She started to realize, like most, that...2023-03-1731 minThe Weekend Sober59. Kim and Kezia Checkin with Each OtherKim and Kezia talk about the triggers of springtime and early sobriety and how to combat the things that make one want to drink in the early days. Emerging from winter can be tough when there are lots of social gatherings, especially when one just stops drinking. They discuss how exactly they have used the tip "play the tape forward" in the past. The ladies also talk about the pressures of social media and the subliminal impact of Big Alcohol. Let us know if you have any questions for us for future check ins on Instagram! @asoberandstrongmom @thesoberelephantchronicles
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Instagram: @happiestsober
The Happiest Sober Podcast
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2023-03-0346 minThe Weekend Sober57. Guest Dina Hannigan: Empowering Women Through Our StoriesKim and Catherine welcome Dina Hannigan, Needham Youth Field Hockey Coach, from Needham, MA. Dina shares her personal connection to recovery and her family's story of addiction. Tune in for a truly moving interview.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2023-02-2422 minThe Weekend Sober56. Stigma, Parenting and Recovery with Guest Mark Strickland, Off the Rails RecoveryKim and Kezia welcome Mark who shares his journey with alcohol and drug addiction. They discuss the joy of parenting sober, inpatient and outpatient treatment, recovering out loud, breaking down the stigma of addiction and the peace that comes with helping others.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2023-02-1740 minThe Weekend Sober55. Friendship with Suzanne from The Sober Mom LifeKezia and Kim talk with Suzanne from The Sober Mom Life and @mykindofsweet. The ladies talk about Instagram, mommy wine culture, influencing, getting sober during the pandemic, socializing sober and ultimately the evolution of friendships in sobriety.
Instagram:
@thesobermomlife
@mykindofsweet
www.mykindofsweet.com
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2023-02-1037 minThe Weekend Sober54. We were on TV!Kim and Catherine share their experience with being interviewed by WBZ Channel 4 CBS Boston news. They talk about what it is like when you put yourself out there in the most intense and vulnerable ways possible, and what it is like when you give complete control over the narrative to others. Check it out!
https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/massachusetts-women-podcasts-sobriety-alcoholism-gillian-tietz-kimberly-kearns-catherine-obrien/
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2023-02-0322 minThe Weekend Sober53. The Early Days of Sobriety with Brittany BuggThis week, Kezia and Kim talk to Brittany Bugg about her first 100 days of getting sober. We discuss what brought her to this point, her journey with infertility and the emotions that come up in the early days of sobriety. The ladies talk about the traumas of their past and the hard stuff that many women are often confronted with in the early days. Tune in for an intense chat with a down to earth gal.
Trigger warning - discussions of sexual assault may be difficult for some to listen to. Please be advised, this episode may n...2023-01-2734 minThe Weekend Sober52. F*cking Sober and Katie MackKim welcomes her mentor, Katie Mack, producer and writer of season 1 of the the Webby Award winning narrative podcast: F*cking Sober: The First 90 Days.
https://fckingsoberpodcast.com
Season 2: Episode 1
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2023-01-2040 minThe Weekend Sober51. Welcome Guest Luc Zoratto: Marathon 2 SobrietyKim and Kezia welcome Luc Zoratto, a well known inspirational figure in the online sober community. You may know him from his instagram @Marathon2Sobriety. Luc is a marathon runner, a running coach, a husband and a dad to a beautiful three year old girl. He lives in Toronto and has been alcohol free for over 6 years. Join us as we talk to Luc about his unique journey and his fascinating experience with getting sober. Tune in to hear a genuinely enthusiastic account of authentic vulnerability. Listen as Luc shares his honest truth. Feelings of being grateful are apparent...2023-01-1343 minThe Weekend Sober50. Guest: Sober Scientist Gill Tietz Discusses AnxietyKezia and Kim are so excited to welcome Gill Tietz, from Sober Powered Media. You may know Gill from her own podcast: Sober Powered, where she takes complex ideas about our brain and bodies and explains them in her own simplified words.
Gill talks with us today about how alcohol impacts us emotionally while we are in active states of addiction. At the same time, the after effects and the withdrawal alter our moods for a long time once alcohol is removed.
Gill explains how drinking can make us feel relaxed at first, which is pa...2023-01-0635 minThe Weekend Sober49. Let's Discuss Some of the Facts About DrinkingFrancy Wade joins Kim to talk about recent statistics regarding the rise in alcohol abuse since the pandemic, especially among women.
"Alcohol use disorder is defined as compulsively using alcohol despite negative consequences on relationships and one's ability to function at work, school or in the community. Over time, excessive alcohol use may even rewire the brain, making booze as desirable as natural rewards such as food or sex, experts say."
Boston Globe article
Alcohol Causes 1 in 20 Deaths
Pandemic Fueled Alcohol Abuse
Breast Cancer and Alcohol2022-12-3023 minThe Weekend Sober48. Sober for the HolidaysKim welcomes Kezia as her new co-host for the foreseeable future! Yay and welcome, friend!
The ladies talk about getting through this crucial time of year without the crutch of booze. This is their 3rd holiday season sober, and it gets a tiny bit easier with each passing year. There are so many tips and tricks to getting through the month of December, but so often it comes down your personal mindset. Maintaining the focus and remembering your "why" will keep you steady and on the path to staying alcohol free.
Let us know how y...2022-12-2319 minThe Weekend Sober47. Sober Dad, Mike Margolis is Back!We welcome back our friend, Mike Margolis, to the podcast. Mike is a local Needham dad, born and raised in this town, who we enjoyed having on the podcast last spring. Today, Kim and Mike discuss how the rest of 2022 went for this sober dad of two. Mike talks about some recent social gatherings he attended, including his 25th high school reunion. They explore the confidence and comfort that comes with this many months of not drinking, and Mike shares how life has shifted for him now that he is approaching two years of sobriety.
DM us @th...2022-12-1626 minThe Weekend Sober46. How to Contend with a Spouse Who DrinksKim and Evan talk from their gorgeous hotel in Aruba about the differences in vacationing sober for Kim. What is it like for Kim when Evan still drinks? Also, Kim talks about a question she received about how to deal with a spouse or partner who still drinks and it drives you nuts.
Send us your thoughts and feelings to @theweekendsoberpodcast or @asoberandstrongmom on Instagram, or feel free to email us at theweekendsober@gmail.com.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2022-12-0928 minThe Weekend Sober45. Mindfulness With Our KidsWe invite our oldest children, Brayden and Audrey on for a little mindfulness discussion. We talk about self reflection, screen time on other fun topics that 6th graders rarely talk about with their parents! Tune in as Kim and Catherine attempt to get these adorable kids to open up a bit and talk about their feelings!
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Info:
The Trauma Tapes
Mohawk of Self awareness
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2022-11-2318 minThe Weekend Sober43. Kim Turns 40 Years Old!Kim checks in by herself this week. She talks for a bit about her book release, her launch party as well as turning 40. She ends by reading an excerpt from her new memoir, On the Edge of Shattered. Check it out on Amazon or Barnes & Noble!
https://www.amazon.com/Edge-Shattered-Experience-Discovering-Sobriety/dp/1957917105
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2022-11-1135 minThe Weekend Sober41. Try not to Sh*t Yourself: Tell Us Something RandomKim and Catherine shoot the shit and talk about some random facts about each other. Get ready to laugh and reflect on your own vulnerabilities and weirdness.
“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” -Brene Brown
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www.shiftintoyou.com
Instagram @shiftintoyou
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2022-10-2825 minThe Weekend Sober39. Kim shares about her upcoming book: On the Edge of ShatteredKim starts out by sharing at excerpt from On the Edge of Shattered . She opens up about the process of writing her memoir and how much it means to her to share her story with the world. She shares a bit about the writing process and answers some of Catherine's thoughtful questions.
Visit: www.kimberlykearns.com
On the Edge of Shattered is available now for pre-order on Amazon or any major retailer.
Purchase the book here:
https://www.amazon.com/Edge-Shattered-Experience-Discovering-Sobriety/dp/1957917105/ref=sr_1_4?crid=16CFMMG3KJVCM&keywords=o...2022-10-2125 minThe Weekend Sober38. Interview with Kezia Calvert: Shame, Joy and Embracing Our Sober SelvesCatherine and Kim talk to Kezia Calvert from @thesoberelephantchronicles on Instagram. The ladies chat about all things sober including their similar relationships with alcohol as well as their experiences with getting sober. The explore how they have released the shame that held them captive for so long and how they have learned to move forward in their sober lives.
Kezia Calvert is a published author, teacher, speaker, wife, mother, recovering people-pleaser and perfectionist, and woman in recovery.
Kezia graduated from the University of Reading, in the U.K., with an undergrad in...2022-10-1434 minThe Weekend Sober37. Try Not to Sh*t Yourself: Kim & Catherine Interview Each OtherKim and Catherine begin a new segment called, "Try Not to Sh*t Yourself." Once a month, they will interview one another. They must each deliver tough, on the spot questions that they will try to answer without any preparation. Much like the discomfort felt being on display in front of their classmates back in middle school, they will confront some of their most dreaded anxieties and biggest fears. But instead of ridicule and judgement, they will be met with compassion, love and understanding. The ladies talk through it all with a friendly, joyful support of one another.
2022-10-0723 minThe Weekend Sober36. Welcome - The Hello Someday Podcast Host Casey Davidson: Common Fears of Getting SoberKim chats with The Hello Someday Podcast host & sobriety coach, Casey Davidson. Tune in to hear about common fears one might experience at the beginning of their sobriety and how to manage. They discuss the fear of being judged as well as anxieties that are created in the mind that may not actually exist. The ladies share strategies for conquering these feelings going forward, especially if someone might be sober curious and considering a Sober October.
Join Kim and Casey in a candid chat as they compare stories from their past and realize just how similar their j...2022-09-3034 minThe Weekend Sober35. Interview with Camila Smith, LCSW: Anxiety and the Gut-Brain ConnectionKim and Catherine speak with Camila Smith, LCSW, DHSc, a licensed psychotherapist and self proclaimed anxiety and gut-brain specialist. A troubled stomach can send signals to the brain, just as a brain that is in distress can send signals to the gut. It is all connected. A person's stomach or intestinal distress can be the cause or the product of anxiety, stress, or depression. That's because the brain and the gastrointestinal (GI) system are intimately connected. When you add alcohol into the mix, it gets even more complicated. This week, the ladies talk about the correlation between alcohol, anxiety...2022-09-2335 minThe Weekend Sober34. Interview with Matt Gardiner: Secrets and Breaking Cycles of AbuseKim interviews Matt Gardiner from the Beyond Recovery Podcast. They discuss their similar stories of addiction and compare their personal paths to sobriety. Matt shares about his struggles with drinking since a young age. He talks about his inability to moderate as well as years of relapse. Kim and Matt discuss breaking cycles of alcohol abuse passed on from generations before. Tune in this week for an engaging conversation with Matt!
MATT GARDINER
https://linktr.ee/mattgardiner555
Recovery Coach || Storywork Coach || Sound Therapist
“I help gray-area drinkers regain co...2022-09-1632 minThe Weekend Sober33. How to learn from past mistakesKim and Catherine reflect on last week's interview with Martin Lockett. They discuss some of their own missteps with drinking and regrets as well as what they are grateful for in their sobriety. Tune in for some laughs and memorable moments.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2022-09-0920 minThe Weekend Sober32. Interview with Martin Lockett: From Prison to PurposeCatherine and Kim's first interview of season 2 is a special one. Martin Lockett is an incredibly inspiring individual. He is a speaker, counselor and writer. Martin shares his story of triumph, recovery and healing. Tune in to hear the remarkable account of his life growing up in Portland, Oregon and the events that led to that fateful day so many years ago that changed his life forever.
Martin Lockett is a substance abuse counselor, author, public speaker, and advocate for reducing DUI fatalities. He spent 17.5 years in prison for a DUI fatality that claimed...2022-09-0236 minThe Weekend Sober31: Season 2: Our Sober SummersWelcome back to Season 2 of The Weekend Sober. As moms we never get a minute alone! Listen in and experience a bit of the chaos that is our lives. Tune in to hear about our summers and to get a raw dose of motherhood unplugged. We have some surprise guests pop in, and Mother Nature even showers us with her love and attention. We are excited to be back with you all this season for tons of new topics about sobriety, parenting, motherhood, friendship and this wonderful sober life.
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The Weekend Sober30. How to Transition Yourself to SummerCatherine and Kim discuss the changes that come with the end of the school year. This transition can be hard for some families. It can especially be difficult for sober moms and dads. Please tune in for our final episode of the season and learn some tips on how to handle this time of year.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2022-06-1618 minThe Weekend Sober29. Friendships and how they evolve during sobrietyKim and Catherine discuss how friendships shift and change in early sobriety. It can especially be a shock to your entire group of friends at the beginning, and it is never easy to navigate. Tune in for some tips and tools!
References: Yung Pueblo: https://yungpueblo.com
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2022-06-0919 minThe Weekend Sober28. Interview: Kim talks to longtime friend Jen CrockerKim talks to one of her best friends from Colby College, Jen Crocker. Jen and Kim have known each other for over twenty years and have experienced a lot together. They now live only five minutes apart and see each other all the time. Tune in to hear them reminisce and discuss how their friendship has evolved over the years as well as how alcohol played a role. Jen has been there for Kim through it all, even on the day Kim decided she needed to quit drinking!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2022-06-0325 minThe Weekend Sober27. Interview: Ellen Elizabeth: Battling Addiction and InfertilityCatherine and Kim welcome Ellen Elizabeth from Colorado Springs. In a heartfelt and candid interview, she shares her story of addiction as well as her intertwined struggle to conceive. She is a true warrior!
Check out her website: https://www.itsellenelizabeth.com/about
And her instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsellenelizabeth/
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2022-05-2531 minThe Weekend Sober26. Tips For Surviving a Sober Saturday Night OutKim and Catherine give a glimpse into what it is like at a party on a Saturday night sober. They report from the front lines last weekend from one of their friend's 40th birthday parties. Today, they reflect and discuss their tips and tricks for surviving a night out without alcohol. They talk about how to have fun, face social anxieties and feel confident in themselves. How do you survive the weekend sober?
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2022-05-1714 minThe Weekend Sober25. Anxiety: worries, fears and how to manage them without boozeCatherine and Kim discuss how their anxieties and worries have changed since getting sober. Both the ladies have dealt with social anxiety over the years, but they talk about some of their more tangible fears that have changed since they have begun to confront their feelings more in sobriety. They discuss the ways they manage their anxiety and the things they do to stay mindful and present.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2022-05-0924 minThe Weekend Sober24. Bumps in the RoadCatherine is on her own this week and reflects on how things have been going for her these days. Things aren't always perfect and easy when you are sober, and she discusses the bad days and how she manages them without alcohol.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2022-05-0117 minThe Weekend Sober23. Impromptu chat with the kids about alcohol: why it's good to have an open dialogueKim has an impromptu, unscripted chat with her three children about what they know about alcohol. It is never too early to begin the discussion. Hear what Kim's kids: Brayden (11), Chase, (9) and Parker (7) each had to say about the topic. Having an honest and open dialogue with your kids is a healthy habit to create early on in their lives.
References:
https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/make-a-difference-child-alcohol#pub-toc4
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2022-04-2018 minThe Weekend Sober22. When Kim realized alcohol was becoming a problemKim shares about when her husband confronted her about her drinking. She discusses the vicious cycle of trying to moderate in order to keep her husband happy for so many years. They had so many of these painful conversations over and over again, which slowly broke Kim down. Tune in to hear about how Kim handled this and how it affected her marriage.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2022-04-1215 minThe Weekend Sober21. Interview with Sobriety Activist, Blair SharpKim and Catherine talk to Blair Sharp about her alcohol-free journey. Blair shares her story with getting sober 4 years ago. The ladies discuss friendships, parenting and the life of an introvert.
Blair lives in Minnesota. She is a mom, a psychometrist and a freelance writer. She can be found on instagram: @sobrietyactivist or her website: www.blairsharp.com. She has been featured in a number of publications. Check her out!
Thanks, Blair!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2022-04-0431 minThe Weekend Sober20. Hangxiety and Alcohol's Wave of DestructionCatherine and Kim debrief a bit on Jeremy's interview from last week and how Kim's decision to stop drinking felt eerily similar to Jeremy's light bulb moment. Everyone's experiences are drastically different though. They talk about how some people have big moments and others slowly eliminate alcohol from their lives. The ladies also discuss imposter syndrome and shame. They share how their own anxieties continues to improve everyday without alcohol in their lives.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2022-03-2225 minThe Weekend Sober19. Interview: Sobering Up in a Ski TownCatherine and Kim talk to Jeremy Harder from Big Sky, Montana. They explore what it is like getting sober in a place where drinking is part of the everyday culture. Jeremy paints a vivid and heartfelt portrayal of his journey to sobriety.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2022-03-1541 minThe Weekend Sober18. Reflections: What do you see when you look in the mirror?The ladies interview each other and ask some tough questions as they reflect upon the last four months of their podcast. Kim and Catherine discuss compassion, self-care, friendships, boundaries and the way they see themselves today.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2022-03-0938 minThe Weekend Sober17. What are sober vacations like?Kim and Evan chat about their trip last week and getting stuck for an extra 5 days down south due to the weather. They discuss how their travels are different now that Kim doesn't drink. Also, tune in to hear what Evan thought after reading This Naked Mind.
https://www.amazon.com/This-Naked-Mind-Discover-Happiness-ebook/dp/B077VTJC8P
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2022-03-0427 minThe Weekend Sober16. Interview with Francy Wade: What is it like being 5 years alcohol free?Interview: Francy Wade shares her incredible insight with Catherine and Kim in a special interview. Francy is a wonderful friend and talks with the ladies about how far she has come within her five year of not drinking. How does she identify? Sober? Alcohol free?
Tune in as the ladies discuss many topics: parenting, socializing without alcohol, Sex and the City, teenagers and much more.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2022-02-2132 minThe Weekend Sober15. Interview with Amy C. Willis: How do we challenge the mommy wine culture and what is normative alcohol culture?Kim and Catherine welcome guest Amy C. Willis. She is a sobriety mindset coach from Toronto, Canada. We discuss how Big Alcohol impacts us on a daily basis. We talk about normative alcohol culture, the mommy wine lifestyle and how to apply a more mindful approach to our everyday lives.
Amy’s article on Normative Alcohol Culture
https://www.holandwell.com/post/normative-alcohol-culture
The 5 Step Guide to Kickstart Your Sobriety Workbook
https://www.holandwell.com/5-steps-to-sobriety
Amy’s Elephant Journal article on Mommy Wine Culture
https://www.eleph...2022-02-1435 minThe Weekend Sober14. Interview with Mike Margolis: What is it like being a sober dad in suburbia?Kim and Catherine welcome guest, Mike Margolis. Mike is from Needham and grew up in this town. He recently celebrated one year of sobriety. Mike realized during the pandemic that he was turning to alcohol more than not. Listen to find out how he finally decided to stop the destructive cycle and choose a new, healthier path.
References:
This Naked Mind by Annie Grace: https://thisnakedmind.com
Please rate, review or subscribe to the podcast! It may help spread the message and reach someone in need.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.sp...2022-02-0723 minThe Weekend Sober13. Interview: How does Catherine's husband, Teddy, feel about her sobriety?Catherine interviews her husband, Ted. In this one on one chat, they discuss the changes in their lives since she stopped drinking. These two have known each other since they were little kids in middle school. They talk about how their lives have evolved over the last year. Tune in for an honest and loving conversation!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2022-02-0214 minThe Weekend Sober12. How do you talk to your kids about your drinking?Catherine and Kim reflect on their conversations with their children from last week. They talk about why they have such an open dialogue with their families and the importance of being vulnerable for their kids. Make sure you listen to last weeks episode too!
References:
http://wecandohardthingspodcast.com
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2022-01-2421 minThe Weekend Sober11. Interview: What do the KIDS have to say?In this episode we hear from the KIDS! Kim interviews her three children: Brayden, Chase and Parker; and Catherine interviews her two children: Audrey and Johnny. Together, they discuss what sobriety means to their families. Listen as Kim and Catherine have open and honest discussions about how their sobriety has personally impacted their kids.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2022-01-2022 minThe Weekend Sober10. What do we do when we have bad days?Catherine and Kim catch up and get real about how even sober life isn't always easy. Parenting and the daily grind feels difficult, and this long, snowy weekend didn't help. Do they sometimes still feel like drinking? Listen to hear what they have to say.
References:
This Naked Mind: https://thisnakedmind.com/annie-grace/
https://curiouselixirs.com
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2022-01-1023 minThe Weekend Sober9. Are you starting 2022 with a dry month?The ladies discuss the popular health campaign 'Dry January.' Kim talks about her one failed attempt at doing this years ago, and Catherine expands upon her feelings towards New Year's resolutions in general. They also share their own personal intentions for 2022.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2022-01-0326 minThe Weekend Sober8. How do I socialize sober?The Weekend Sober ladies discuss socializing for the first time without alcohol. Catherine and Kim talk about some of their experiences in the beginning, going out into the world sober. What was it like for them to face their friends and go to some of their favorite places where they used to drink? Join them as they rehash some of their feelings on socializing sober.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2021-12-2721 minThe Weekend Sober7. I want to quit drinking, but how do I even do this?Catherine and Kim discuss the initial steps they took when they stopped drinking alcohol. They also talk about breaking the cycle of relying on that 5:00 daily drink. They share ideas on ways to help you get organized with your plan to get sober. Remember if you are looking to quit - consult your doctor first! Email us: theweekendsober@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @theweekendsoberpodcast
References:
https://curiouselixirs.com
https://www.sobermomsquad.com
https://www.theluckiestclub.com
https://www.weareraisingthebar.com
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters...2021-12-2025 minThe Weekend Sober6. Interview: What does Kim's husband Evan have to say?Catherine takes a week off and Kim interviews her husband Evan to get his perspective on things. He shares his experience helping her through sobriety as well as how his life has changed as a partner of someone who quit drinking. He talks about how he has supported Kim and gives some tips for along the way.
Facts:
https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/understanding-alcohol-use-disorder
Follow us on instagram @theweekendsoberpodcast or on Facebook!
Email us with any questions or topics - theweekendsober@gmail.com
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Support th...2021-12-1340 minThe Weekend Sober5. Do you ignore the Red Flags?Kim and Catherine discuss their drinking patterns when they each became mothers around eleven years ago and how the "mommy wine culture" influenced their habits. They explore the different red flags that they continued to ignore over the years, as they tried to justify their behavior for a long time.
References:
https://theluckiestclub.com
https://untamedbook.com
https://www.jelbows.com
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2021-12-0625 minThe Weekend Sober4. How old were you when you had your first drink?Kim and Catherine discuss their early years of drinking in high school and college. They explore how many of their friendships were built upon the party culture and that is when they both began to use alcohol as a coping mechanism.
"Repetition is a valuable tool on the way to uncovering the best version of yourself. Practice who you want to be." -Yung Pueblo @YungPueblo
References:
https://www.jelbows.com @jelbowsdeskpads
https://www.brcrecovery.com/emotional-maturity-and-substance-abuse
#sober #soberpodcast #sobriety #jelbowsdeskpads
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po...2021-11-2915 minThe Weekend Sober3. Do you consider yourself a Gray Area Drinker?Catherine and Kim discuss gray area drinking, which is the vast space between rock bottom and drinking every now and again. This is the place where they found themselves hanging out for years and years, before they finally quit drinking for good. Thanksgiving was always the time of year when they would make excuses to get drunk and allow themselves to "live a little." @theweekendsoberpodcast
References:
https://www.thetemper.com/gray-area-drinking/
https://www.sobermomsquad.com
https://www.theluckiestclub.com
https://iamsober.com
https://curiouselixirs.com
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2021-11-2220 minThe Weekend Sober2. What's the deal with the word "alcoholic?"Catherine and Kim dive into the controversial label, "alcoholic," and they share their thoughts behind how alcohol now fits into their lives.
References:
https://theluckiestclub.circle.com
https://www.sobermomsquad.com
https://www.thetemper.com
https://time.com/5743993/stopped-calling-myself-alcoholic/
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2021-11-1519 minThe Weekend Sober1. Welcome! This is The Weekend SoberWe are Kim and Catherine, two moms who always believed that alcohol was the only way to have fun and unwind. We want to give you a glimpse into real, everyday life through the sober lens. We are both approaching our one year sober anniversaries and are excited to share our discoveries of life without alcohol with you.
Follow us on instagram: @theweekendsoberpodcast
Music: https://www.hooksounds.com/royalty-free-music/pulse-to-life/2044106/
References made to:
https://thisnakedmind.com
https://www.soberpowered.com
https://u...2021-11-0814 min