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Sober Curator PodcastUnlocking Long-Term Sobriety with Inclusive Spiritual PracticesIn this episode of The Sober Curator, Alysse Bryson gathers a crew of Spiritual Gangsters — Lane Kennedy, Amy Liz Harrison, and Tony Harte — to dive into the multifaceted world of spirituality in long-term recovery. From daily practices to book recommendations and tactile tools for your spiritual toolkit, this conversation tackles how evolving spiritual routines help maintain sobriety with curiosity, inclusion and a sprinkle of humor. Timestamps: [00:00] – The great horn honking debate [02:39] – What is the Spiritual Gangster section? Inclusive pathways to spirituality [04:42] – Tony Harte on stoicism & 12-step crossover [07:09] – Lane Kennedy’s approach to spirit...2025-05-2834 minSober Curator PodcastBONUS BUZZ - From Hangovers to Hot Flashes: Menopause Conversations for Sober WomenIn this hilarious and candid bonus episode, host Alysse Bryson is joined by Tamar Routly, Amy Liz Harrison, Anne Marie Cribbin, and Lane Kennedy for a deep dive into all things menopause — no whispering, no shame. Inspired by Oprah's ABC special "The Menopause Revolution," the crew unpacks brain fog, hormone havoc, and how living sober transforms the midlife journey. Packed with truth bombs, pop culture references, silver balls (trust us), and why thriving through menopause is a revolutionary act, this is the conversation every modern woman and sober seeker needs.Timestamps:[00:00] – The silver ball saga: lymp...2025-05-0238 minSober Curator PodcastBONUS BUZZ - A Sober (and Spicy) Take on "The White Lotus"It's a White Lotus tropical fever dream! In this bonus buzz episode, your Sober Curator crew—Alysse Bryson, Tamar Routly, and contributors Sarah Alaimo, Alexandra Nyman, Lane Kennedy, and Megan Swan—dive deep into HBO's "The White Lotus" season 3. From layers of addiction, questionable wellness, digital detox drama, and the most relatable sober mishaps, this conversation mixes pop culture with sober realness. Expect spoilers, hot takes, laugh-out-loud moments, and a sober lens on the wildest fictional resort vacation TV has to offer.Timestamps[00:00] – The realness of addiction on screen[01:59] – White Lotus: The premise, the mayhe...2025-04-2542 minSober Curator PodcastBONUS BUZZ - "Running Point" on Netflix Tackles Addiction with Humor and Gets It Right!Get into the Netflix series "Running Point" with hosts Alysse Bryson and Tamar Routly and a lively panel of Contributors, including Lane Kennedy, Megan Swan, and Bill Lindala. Together, they explore how the show hilariously tackles the serious themes of addiction and recovery, and the rich character dynamics peppered with humor and realism. From conversations about Robert Downey Jr.'s inspiring sobriety journey to the laugh-out-loud moments starring Chet Hanks, this chat has it all. Discover why this show is quickly becoming a must-watch for sober pop culture fans, and get ready for a dose of humor and real...2025-04-1736 min
Laughing Without Liquor339: The Art of Living Sober: Alcohol-Free Lifestyle Tips from The Sober Curator with Alysse BrysonJoin Tamar & Lane as they talk about the The Sober Curator with their West Coast bestie, Alysse Bryson! Alysse delves into her journey about creating a stigma-free resource for those living a sober lifestyle. She talks about concealing her sobriety to championing it publicly, She and our hosts Lane Kennedy and Tamar Medford unpack the challenges of mental health, the power of community, and the impact of "recovering out loud."Topics Discussed:Alysse Bryson's journey in shaping The Sober Curator platform.The impact of The Sober Curator on listeners and the emphasis on living life in...2024-02-0550 minLaughing Without Liquor285: The Role of Therapy in Sobriety: How to Process Trauma and Emotional Issues with Alysse BrysonOn this episode of the "Now What?!" Society Podcast, Tamar and Lane have their west coast bestie back on the show to talk about the role therapy plays in our sobriety. Topics Discussed:Does therapy go hand in hand with sobriety?What are the different forms of therapy.Our own personal experience with therapy in and out of recovery. Community is where it's at! You're Sober! Now What? Join the Now What Society.A Community where Sober Gen X women come together to live their best lives without...2023-03-0233 minLaughing Without Liquor268: Finding Your Spirituality with Alysse BrysonOn this episode of the "Now What?!" Society Podcast, Tamar and Lane chat with their westcoast bestie Alysse Bryson about how you can find your spirituality. Topics on today's show:Growing up in the Church vs not having that experience. Going to church as someone who is LGBTQIA2S+ How we continue to seek G.O.D. What it means to believe in a higher power. Just Ask Us We love to have fun on the show and we encourage our listeners to be a part of that conversation! Do you have a...2022-12-1944 minLaughing Without Liquor261: Intentional Living with Alysse BrysonOn this episode of the "Now What?!" Society Podcast, Tamar and Lane chat with their westcoast bestie Alysse Bryson about how to live with intention. Topics on today's show:What does living with intention really mean? Where do we start when we want to live with intention. Why you can work the 12 steps even if you don't suffer from addiction. Living with intention in recovery. Just Ask Us We love to have fun on the show and we encourage our listeners to be a part of that conversation! Do you have a sp...2022-11-2155 minLaughing Without Liquor222: Single Motherhood and Living a Sober Lifestyle with Alysse BrysonIn this episode of the You're Sober! Now What? Podcast, Tamar and Lane talk to our amazing friend Alysse Bryson from the Sober Curator. We learn about her journey as a single mom, why she created the Sober Curator and she even gives us a sneak peak into the new adventure she's taken on! Here is what we chatted about today:Single mom's and how they do it. Does having a child help you escape a life of addiction? Finding a life in recovery as a single mother. Getting out of your comfort zone and doing...2022-08-1545 min
Connected Calm LifeHumility, is it necessary?Time Takes Time Episode in association with the Sober Curator!Joined by Laura Silverman Mike Govoni Tamar Medford Alysse BrysonWe dip into these topics: how do you shout about yourself and advocate for yourself when you're doing great work while maintaining humility.Social media and how to stay humble when others surpass you.Using alternative substances in your recovery and being okay with it.Coming out at 39 and living your authentic life! YES!!!Have you joined the Academy yet? Watch the webinar and...2022-08-0451 minConnected Calm LifeCourage to Live in Long Term Recovery Time Takes TimeRecovery is a long and winding road and looks different for everyone. Today I am joined by four friends all in long-term recovery.Tom Gentry of the Path To Authenticity also episode 104Lisa Smith Of The Podcast Recovery RocksLauren Mc Claughlin Of Joyfully SoberAlysse Bryson Of the Sober CuratorTopics we cover the Nudge Mastering Fear"Performing" RecoveryRelief from the Twelve StepsAND so much more Thank you always for listening and sharing the show. You can now join the community for as little as $5.00 a month for exclusive content, meditations, wellness courses, and...2022-05-0555 minConnected Calm LifeTime Takes Time: are you honest with everything?Monthly chat with long-term recovery friends. This month I have Arlina Allen from Sobriety: One Day At A Time Podcast, Jess Harless, Alysse Bryson from the Sober Curator (as always) and myself hanging out and sharing about how to live an honest life.More we discuss:Emotional addictionManipulationHaving recovery be your entire lifeRedefine what recovery means at different lengths of recoveryDeciding that you're not an alcoholic, is that possible?Make sure you are apart of the discussion in the community: https://members.connectedcalmlife.com/This podcast uses the following...2022-04-0755 min
The Mindful BingeAnd Just Like That- Seeing the Light, EP 10As Season 1 of And Just Like That comes to a close, Alysse and Lane show up and record in style wearing Carrie Bradshaw-inspired outfits. If you’ve only been listening to these sober gals via podcast, then head on over to The Sober Curator YouTube or The Sober Curator Patreon and SEE how much fun these two crazy blondes are really having as they showcase what it’s really like to be #sobernotboring in long-term recovery. Have you seen the light? Then make sure to subscribe, follow, and review The Mindful Binge. We’ll be jumping into new TV...2022-03-1050 minThe Mindful BingeAnd Just Like That - No Strings Attached, Ep 9And just like that, as this reboot of SATC starts to wind down, Alysse Bryson and Lane Kennedy continue to dish on the outfits and storylines through the lens of long-term recovery. The core of this series over the last two decades has always been about friendship. How it shows up and how it evolves. No Strings Attached Synopsis HBO Max:Carrie questions whether she’s ready to take another step toward letting go. Charlotte boasts that she’s finally finished menopause. Miranda’s sppontaniety backfires. Alysse is the Founder of The Sober Curator...2022-03-1024 minConnected Calm LifeSelf Worth with Time Takes Time!Kicking off the month with Worth, Value, and Faith with special long-timer recovery friends Aaron Knight, Alysse Bryson, Michelle Farris, Jennifer Rapp, and Siobhan Neilland.We shared a deep conversation and these are the highlights:Dynamite is safe when handled with care!Codependency and being in controlHow we deal with confrontationBeing engaged in a meaningful lifeAnd are they COKE drinkers or Pepsi?Here is the special link for the Ocean of Yum! SIGN UP Now.https://lanekennedy.com/shop/secret-ocean-of-yumEnjoy the show and share with a friend, please.2022-03-0457 minThe Mindful BingeAnd Just Like That -Sex and the Widow, Ep 7Let’s get carried away with another episode discussion of And Just Like That, the new HBO reboot of Sex and the City. Alysse Bryson and Lane Kennedy share their thoughts through the lens of viewing this show, being in long-term recovery and also being middle-aged. Enjoy listening to these two West Coast besties (who have never met in real life) banter back and forth on how they felt about each scene. Sex and the Widow Synopsis HBO Max:Carrie’s publisher asks her with injecting some hope into her new book, Miranda attempts to rekin...2022-02-2427 minThe Mindful BingeAnd Just Like That - Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered, EP 8And just like that, Alysse Bryson and Lane Kennedy continue to talk about their thoughts and feelings around each episode in the new SATC reboot And Just Like This. These two sober besties, who are both moms and in long-term recovery (from drugs and alcohol), talk about their perspectives on the issues the main characters are each facing, along with their thoughts on the fashion. Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered Synopsis HBO Max:After coming clean with Che, Miranda is spurred toward making a life-altering decision. Carrie attempts to learn more about her mysterious 20-something neighbor. C...2022-02-2425 minThe Mindful BingeAnd Just Like That - Diwali, Ep 6Season 1, Ep 6- DiwaliFrom the fashion to the evolution of the character's storylines, Alysse Bryson and Lane Kennedy continue to interpret and analyze each episode of the new hit Sex and the City reboot And Just Like that through the lens of two women in long-term recovery. Did we mention the fashion? Diwali Synopsis HBO MAX:Carrie’s giant leap for her future self helps her embrace the past, while Miranda makes a confession to a shocked CharlotteAlysse is the Founder of The Sober Curator, a lifestyle media company for...2022-02-1722 minThe Mindful BingeAnd Just Like That - Tragically Hip, Ep 5Season 1, Ep 5 – And Just Like That, Alysse and Lane try to be tragically hipAlysse & Lane have so much to unpack from Episode 5 of And Just Like That, so grab your Diet Peach Snapple bottles and let's get into it. (Please note, this episode is not sponsored by Diet Peach Snapple.) If you’ve seen this episode, then you already understand the reference. Tragically Hip Synopsis HBO MAX:As Carrie recuperates from hip surgery, Charlotte learns surprising news about her daughter, and Che’s words help Miranda face some truths about her life. Aly...2022-02-1733 minConnected Calm LifeLove with Time Takes TimeThe monthly Time Takes Time Panel is back and this month we are in conversation about LOVE, self love, how to love, and when love happens how do we handle it. Learn one thing these long timers would tell themselves about love now that they've travelled the road of recovery plus a whole lot more! Enjoy the show.I'm joined by Alysse Bryson The Sober CuratorScott Gorman Heroic RecoveryRoberta Romero King Five JournalistMatthew Taub Recovery Optimization CoachHave you been struggling with isolation, not feeling too connected, are you down right stuck in your...2022-02-0355 minThe Mindful BingeAnd Just Like That - Season 1, Ep 1 –Season 1, Ep 1 – And Just Like That, Alysse & Lane dissect Episode One of the new Sex and the City reboot As season one of the new Sex and the City reboot And Just Like That kicks off, Alysse and Lane analyze and discuss episode one, “Hello It’s Me.” From the fashion and footwear to the big curveball no one saw coming, this dynamic duo wants to talk about all the SATC things. Hello, It’s Me Synopsis from HBO MAX:After discussing how to handle change, Carrie is challenged to be “sexually” open on Che’s podcast...2022-02-0126 minThe Mindful BingeAnd Just Like That - Bye Bye Big! Season 1, Ep 2Season 1, Ep 2 – And Just Like That, Bye Bye Big!As they mourn the loss of Big, Alysse, and Lane don’t hold back on sharing their feelings about how episode two, Little Black Dress, makes them feel. As their sober spidey senses go on high alert at Miranda’s relationship with alcohol, there’s nothing these two don’t cover. Little Black Dress Synopsis HBO MAX:Miranda and Charlotte come to Carrie’s aid, proving what good friends are for. Anthony and Stanford vow to let go of petty arguments. Alysse is the Founder...2022-02-0123 minThe Mindful BingeAnd Just Like That - When in Rome Season 1, Ep 3Season 1, Ep 3 – When in Rome, Alysse and Lane can’t stop talking about the new SATC Reboot With Big’s funeral now behind them, Alysse and Lane discuss how the storyline is unfolding and the multitude the hot, social topics that are being folded, and sometimes forced, into the plot. When in Rome Synopsis HBO MAX: Carrie learns of a surprising development involving Big’s ex. Charlotte worries about how to handle a daughter’s revelation. Miranda ponders the state of her marriage. Alysse is the Founder of The Sober Curator, a lifestyle me...2022-02-0121 minThe Mindful BingeAnd Just Like That - Some of My Best Friends Season 1, Ep 4Season 1, Ep 4 – Some of My Best Friends Can’t Stop Talking about And Just Like ThatSome of My Best Friends Synopsis HBO MAX:Looking to move forward, Carrie meets with self-made real estate broker Seema Patel. Meanwhile, Charlotte plans a high-stakes dinner party for LTW as Miranda and Nya connect over the frank realities of motherhood. Alysse is the Founder of The Sober Curator, a lifestyle media company for those seeking content related to recovery or a zero-proof lifestyle. With a crew of over 20+ Sober Curators, they aim to keep anyone seeking an al...2022-02-0127 minThe Mindful BingeWelcome To The Mindful BingeSeason 1, Ep 0 – And Just Like That, Alysse Bryson & Lane Kennedy start a new podcast In this short introductory episode, get to know your hosts, Alysse Bryson and Lane Kennedy. These two sober besties share a love of pop culture and the shared experiences of being in long-term recovery. Alysse is the Founder of The Sober Curator, a lifestyle media company for those seeking content related to recovery or a zero-proof lifestyle. With a crew of over 20+ Sober Curators, they aim to keep anyone seeking an alcohol-free lifestyle entertained and informed by curating, reviewing, and contributing fun...2022-02-0109 minConnected Calm LifeSober Curator Alysse Bryson Real Sober TalkToday's episode I'm joined with cohost, Alysse Bryson, founder of the Sober Curator and bestie, she was also in episode 31 you can go back and listen to that today. We talk about so much in this episode on December 24th, happy holidays everyone, enjoy.MotherhoodEarly sobriety "stocking"Family boundariesParenting mistakesSlowing downAddictionLong term recoveryStigmaMake sure you listen to the practice this week. Stay calm and CONNECTED.Ready to live in your best body? Let’s dig into your DNA. Schedule a consultation today!2021-12-2450 minConnected Calm LifeAlcohol-Free Lifestyle with Alysse BrysonThis week's guest at Recover Like A Mother Podcast is Alysse Bryson, a strong woman in recovery and an innovative media maven, marketing guru, and gal about town. She has a humorous outlook on life combined with a fierce determination to succeed. She's the founder and CEO of The Sober Curator, a resource for those seeking content related to recovery or a zero-proof lifestyle, keeping any person seeking an alcohol free lifestyle entertained and informed by curating, reviewing, and contributing fun and interesting recovery content. Listen in to this episode as we talk about her j...2021-08-1042 min