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The Sober Butterfly PodcastSlip: Eating Disorder Recovery, Sobriety & the 'Middle Place' with Mallary Tenore TarpleySend us a textIn this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Sober Butterfly Podcast, host Nadine sits down with journalism professor and author Mallary Tenore Tarpley to discuss the nuanced realities of eating disorder recovery—and its often-overlooked intersection with sobriety.Mallary’s forthcoming book, Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery, explores the idea of the “middle place”—that in-between space where you’re no longer in crisis, but not yet fully healed. Together, Nadine and Mallary unpack their personal struggles with body dysmorphia2025-07-111h 11The Sober Butterfly Podcast10 essentials for a hot girl sober summer.Send us a textWelcome to summer, Butterflies! ☀️ In this solo episode of The Sober Butterfly Podcast, host Nadine kicks off the season with a fun and empowering guide to having your best summer yet—without alcohol. From movement routines to mocktail orders, Nadine shares her Hot Girl Sober Summer Essentials List—10 intentional, joy-filled tools to help you feel confident, grounded, and free all summer long.You’ll hear: ✨ The 10 Essentials for a Hot Girl Sober Summer 🥂 How to craft your go-to non-alcoholic drink order 🎶 Why every sober girl needs a mood-boosting playl...2025-06-2731 minThe Sober Butterfly PodcastSarah From She Stays Sober: Talking Depression, Medication & Mental Health Stigma in RecoverySend us a textIn this raw and powerful episode of The Sober Butterfly Podcast, host Nadine sits down with Sarah from She Stays Sober for a deeply personal conversation about what sobriety really looks like behind the highlight reels.Sarah shares her journey to sobriety—getting sober in March 2020 at the height of the pandemic, a time when many people’s drinking escalated. We explore what life looked like in her drinking days, what triggered her decision to stop, and how her recovery has evolved.This episode also gets...2025-06-201h 17The Sober Butterfly PodcastConfessions of an AlcoholicSend us a textNadine drops three confessions that prove sobriety is not a linear path, it’s a lifelong journey of self-awareness, accountability, and grace.📢 Trigger warning: This episode discusses mental health, relapse, and addiction in a raw, unfiltered way.This episode is an invitation to get real about the messy, nonlinear truth of recovery. Sobriety doesn’t make you perfect, but it gives you the clarity and courage to own your sh*t, forgive yourself, and start again.What You’ll Hear:How addictive thoughts...2025-06-1342 minThe Sober Butterfly PodcastSober, But Still Toxic? A Journey in ProgressSend us a textIn this solo episode of The Sober Butterfly Podcast, host Nadine gets brutally honest about what happens after the drinking stops.Titled “Sober, But Still Toxic? A Journey in Progress,” this episode unpacks the not-so-glamorous truth that sobriety alone doesn’t automatically make you emotionally healthy. Nadine reflects on how, even after years alcohol-free, she still caught herself being petty, judgmental, controlling, and stuck in people-pleasing patterns.Nadine dives deep into:Why recovery is not a personality makeoverHow therapy and inner child work exposed the roots of her behavi...2025-06-0638 minThe Sober Butterfly PodcastNo Such Thing As a Free Drink: Pretty Privilege & the Price We PaySend us a textIn this solo episode, Nadine explores the hidden cost of “free” drinks and how pretty privilege shaped her drinking experiences. From VIP invites to ER visits, she unpacks the illusion of power tied to beauty and booze, and what sobriety has taught her about self-worth. Tune in for a raw, reflective, and empowering take on how we trade our peace for acceptance.✨ If you’ve ever mistaken attention for value, this one’s for you. 🎧 Listen now, and don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review!Help Rebr...2025-05-3026 minThe Sober Butterfly PodcastNo Such Thing As a "Free" Drink: Pretty Privilege & the Price We PaySend us a textIn this solo episode, Nadine explores the hidden cost of “free” drinks and how pretty privilege shaped her drinking experiences. From VIP invites to ER visits, she unpacks the illusion of power tied to beauty and booze, and what sobriety has taught her about self-worth. Tune in for a raw, reflective, and empowering take on how we trade our peace for acceptance.✨ If you’ve ever mistaken attention for value, this one’s for you. 🎧 Listen now, and don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review!Help Rebr...2025-05-3029 minThe Sober Butterfly PodcastWild Ride to Sobriety: Ian Fee's Transformation from Drunken Oblivion to Profound ClaritySend us a textThis week on The Sober Butterfly, Nadine interviews Ian Fee, author of Wild Ride to Sobriety. From his first sip of alcohol at just one year old to an intense 10-day rehab that involved ipecac (yep, you read that right), Ian shares the highs, lows, and hard truths of his path to sobriety. He opens up about fatherhood, addiction transference, the power of The Four Agreements, and how his life transformed once he got clear.If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to leave a review on Apple or...2025-05-2358 minThe Sober Butterfly PodcastRebirth of the Butterfly: Why I’m Rebranding the Show 🦋Send us a textIn this honest solo episode, host Nadine Mulvina shares an exciting update—The Sober Butterfly is evolving. After nearly four years of documenting her alcohol-free journey, Nadine opens up about feeling pulled toward a new chapter, one that still honors her sobriety but expands into the full richness of her identity.She reflects on the inspiration behind The Sober Butterfly (metamorphosis and transformation), what sobriety has given her, and why it's time to shed her old skin. From feeling constrained by the label 'sober' to expressing a desire to ex...2025-05-1620 minThe Sober Butterfly PodcastFrom Executive Loneliness to Ironman: Nick Jonsson’s Journey to Sobriety & SuccessSend us a textIn this compelling episode of The Sober Butterfly, host Nadine sits down with Nick Jonsson—a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, Ironman athlete, and sobriety coach—to explore the journey from addiction and executive burnout to purpose-driven recovery.Nick opens up about his experience with executive loneliness, the hidden struggles behind high-performing professionals, and how hitting rock bottom ultimately became the launchpad for a radically transformed life. Together, Nadine and Nick dive into topics like the power of community support, gray area drinking, a...2025-05-0942 minThe Sober Butterfly PodcastFaith, Healing & Holistic Sobriety: Dr. Sarah Nasir on the Mind-Body-Spirit Connection in Recovery | Part 2Send us a textFaith, Healing & Holistic Sobriety: Dr. Sarah Nasir on the Mind-Body-Spirit Connection in Recovery | Part 2In Part 2 of this powerful convo, Nadine chats with Dr. Sarah Nasir about spirituality, Islam, and the mind-body-soul connection in addiction recovery. Learn how faith, holistic wellness, and her Transcendent U program help women heal. Mentioned in the Episode:Dr. Sarah Nasir’s holistic coaching program: Transcendent UResource on alcohol overdose by NIAAA: Understanding the Dangers of Alcohol OverdoseDr. Sarah Nasir’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarah-nasir-doDr. Sarah...2025-05-0530 minThe Sober Butterfly PodcastWhat Alcohol Really Does to Your Brain: Binge Drinking, Blackouts, and Holistic Healing with Dr. Sarah NasirSend us a textHave you ever woken up with no memory of the night before? You’re not alone. In this powerful episode of The Sober Butterfly, host Nadine Mulvina—once a regular blackout drinker—opens up about the frightening reality of blackouts and explores what’s really happening in the brain with Dr. Sarah Nasir, DO.Dr. Nasir is a board-certified Addiction Medicine physician, life coach, and holistic recovery advocate. She breaks down the short- and long-term effects of binge drinking and blackouts on the brain, how alcohol impairs memory and cognition, and what rec...2025-05-0245 minThe Sober Butterfly PodcastThat Sober Glow ✨ Danielle on NYC Drinking Culture, Turning Multiple Day Ones into Lasting Sobriety & The Healing Power of CommunitySend us a textIn this episode of The Sober Butterfly Podcast, host Nadine is joined by Danielle, the founder of That Sober Glow and No Booze Crew, an inspiring virtual women's sober community. Danielle opens up about her journey with sobriety, beginning with her first drink at the age of 14 and the challenges that came with navigating New York City drinking culture.Danielle shares how multiple “day ones” have shaped her path to recovery, showing that it's okay to restart, regroup, and refocus on your sobriety as many times as it takes. She talks about...2025-04-2555 minThe Sober Butterfly PodcastSober in San Juan: Friendship, Travel & Saying Yes to Joy *BONUS EPISODE*Send us a textIn this bonus solo episode, host Nadine Mulvina takes you on a sun-soaked, power-outage-filled journey to San Juan, Puerto Rico—traveling with her college best friend who still drinks. Through vibrant stories and heartfelt reflection, Nadine explores how choosing sobriety doesn’t mean missing out—it can actually inspire those around you.From salsa dancing in La Placita, to hiking El Yunque rainforest hangover-free, to screaming with joy when the power came back on, Nadine shares how her sober presence shifted the energy of the trip. This episode is a love...2025-04-2231 minThe Sober Butterfly PodcastStop People Pleasing: Insights from Salt River Therapist Alexandria AtkinsonSend us a textIn this episode of The Sober Butterfly Podcast, host Nadine Mulvina partners with Salt River Therapy to explore how therapy can help break the cycle of people-pleasing in sobriety. Licensed therapist Alexandria Atkinson shares her own healing journey and explains how trauma, attachment wounds, and fear of rejection fuel people-pleasing behaviors.Together, they unpack how to set boundaries, sit with discomfort, and show yourself the grace you offer others. 🧠 Sponsored by Salt River Therapy — Book a free consultation at saltrivertherapy.com.📲...2025-04-181h 04The Sober Butterfly PodcastGetting Sober in Your Twenties with Therapist Kendall B. | Anxiety, Alcohol & Learning to HealSend us a textIn this episode of The Sober Butterfly, host Nadine Mulvina is joined by licensed therapist and mental health counselor Kendall Bierman for an open, honest, and empowering conversation about getting sober in your twenties.Kendall shares her personal journey—from struggling with anxiety and alcohol use in college to becoming a therapist who now helps others navigate similar challenges. Together, Nadine and Kendall explore how anxiety often fuels substance use, why therapy is a powerful tool for healing, and how to build lasting recovery rooted in...2025-04-1154 minThe Sober Butterfly PodcastBreaking Free from Self-Sabotage: Sophia Graniela on Healing, EFT, Ayahuasca & Turning Your Mess into Your MessageSend us a textIn this episode of The Sober Butterfly Podcast, Nadine Mulvina sits down with Sophia Graniela, an EFT practitioner, shadow work coach, and transformational guide, to explore the journey of healing from addiction, toxic relationships, and self-sabotage.Sophia opens up about growing up in a chaotic environment shaped by alcoholism and mental health struggles, leading to her own battles with substance abuse and destructive patterns. She shares the pivotal moment at age 29 that led her to sobriety, self-discovery, and deep inner work, including her profound experiences...2025-04-041h 06The Sober Butterfly PodcastKristen McAvoy on Healing from Alcohol and Xanax Addiction: Don't Give Up Before Your MiracleSend us a textIn this episode of the Sober Butterfly Podcast, host Nadine Mulvina interviews Kristen McAvoy, a sobriety influencer known for her transparent and inspirational posts on Instagram. Kristen candidly shares her tumultuous journey from binge drinking during her sorority days to struggling with a severe addiction to alcohol and Xanax. She recounts how her social anxiety fueled her substance abuse, leading to rock bottom and interventions which ultimately saved her. Kristen speaks about her path to almost four years of sobriety, emphasizing the critical roles of rehab, recovery houses, structured routines, connection, and ongoing...2025-03-211h 06The Sober Butterfly PodcastWake-Up Call to Wellness: How Sobriety Transformed Melissa McGovern's LifeSend us a textIn this episode of the Sober Butterfly Podcast, host Nadine Mulvina welcomes guest Melissa McGovern to share her transformative journey to sobriety. Melissa recounts how her heavy drinking, particularly during the pandemic, led to various health issues. Despite initial attempts and setbacks, a wake-up call from her doctor finally motivated her to commit to a sober life. Melissa delves into the benefits she's experienced, such as improved health, clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose. Now a certified alcohol-free coach, she helps others navigate their paths to sobriety. With poignant anecdotes and practical...2025-03-1458 minThe Sober Butterfly PodcastJasmine Flowers on Sowing Seeds of Strength: Leaving a Toxic Marriage, Healing from Childhood Trauma and Blossoming in SobrietySend us a textIn this episode of 'The Sober Butterfly,' host Nadine Mulvina interviews Jasmine Flowers, who shares her struggle with alcoholism, unresolved trauma, and an abusive relationship despite outward appearances of a perfect life.The episode covers serious topics including domestic abuse, sexual trauma, and suicidal ideation. Jasmine’s journey to sobriety began with therapy and treatment, which helped her gain clarity on her toxic marriage and the need to reclaim her life. We also discuss:reclaiming self-worth, building a supportive community new life roles, redefining relationships self-care, the transforma...2025-03-072h 00The Sober Butterfly Podcast10 Things Every Sober Girl Needs for Dating & RelationshipsSend us a textIn this episode of 'The Sober Butterfly' podcast, Nadine shares the 10 Things Every Sober Girl Needs for Dating & Relationships, whether single, taken, or just flirting. The 10 Things Every Sober Girl Needs for Dating & Relationships:a functional brain 🧠a voice that works (and speaks up) 🗣️an inner voice/intuition ✨ a bailout plan 🏃🏾♀️➡️a dating profile exuding main character energy 💃🏾a sexy non-alcoholic drink order 🍸a supportive group chat 💬confidence 😎a boundaries blueprint 🚫hobbies that make life fulfilling 🤸🏾♀️Connect with Nadine and TSB 🦋Instagram: @the.soberbutterfly @soberbutterflypodcast YouTube:@thesoberbutterflySponsors/PartnershipsCla...2025-02-2841 minThe Sober Butterfly PodcastFULL EPISODE: Dating, Anxiety, and Finding Joy in Sobriety with Madeline Forrest from Happiest SoberSend us a textIn this FULL episode of The Sober Butterfly, host Nadine Mulvina welcomes special guest Madeline Forrest, known as Maddie from Happiest Sober. Beginning with a fun icebreaker, Maddie shares her journey from a timid, anxious drinker to a brave, optimistic, and proud sober woman. The discussion covers her initial struggles with alcohol, experiences dating while sober, and the development of her high standards and self-love in sobriety. Maddie reveals the emotional turning points that led to her commitment to sobriety, her coping strategies, and the profound impact of her s...2025-02-261h 21The Sober Butterfly PodcastDating, Anxiety & Finding Joy in Sobriety with Maddie from Happiest SoberSend us a textIn this episode of The Sober Butterfly, host Nadine interviews Maddie from 'Happiest Sober'. Maddie shares her experiences and challenges before and after achieving sobriety, emphasizing how it transformed her life by making her more optimistic and brave. They delve into Maddie's reasons for drinking, how sobriety has affected her dating life and standards, and the importance of celebrating sobriety. Maddie offers advice for navigating dating apps and talks about overcoming her fear of flying. Additionally, they discuss the growth of Maddie's online sober community and upcoming projects. Maddie’s story is an in...2025-02-2143 minThe Sober Butterfly PodcastSober Sexpert Tawny Lara, Author of Dry Humping, on Sober Sex, Dating, Self-Love, and Life Beyond Liquid CourageSend us a textIn this episode of The Sober Butterfly podcast, Nadine welcomes Tawny Lara, known as the 'sober sexpert,' to discuss her book, 'Dry Humping: A Guide to Booze Free Dating, Sex and Relationships.' Tawny details her journe from being a party girl bartender in Texas to moving to New York City and reevaluating her relationship with alcohol in 2015 New York City. This convo covers Tawny's approach to dating, sex, and relationships without alcohol, highlighting the importance of self-love, self-discovery, and intrinsic courage.We also get into:practical tips for...2025-02-141h 09The Sober Butterfly PodcastBreaking Up Without Booze: How to Heal From Heartbreak SoberSend us a textIn this episode of The Sober Butterfly, host Nadine kicks off February with a solo discussion focusing on love, dating, sex, relationships, and self-love through the lens of sobriety. She recounts her personal experiences with breakups, both before and after getting sober, and offers strategies for handling heartbreak without turning to substances. Nadine emphasizes the importance of feeling emotions and shares professional insights on processing them.Connect with Nadine and TSB 🦋Instagram: @the.soberbutterfly @soberbutterflypodcast YouTube:@thesoberbutterflySponsors/Partnerships 🥰Give yourself the gift of Clas...2025-02-0746 minThe Sober Butterfly PodcastThriving in Sobriety and Healing from Grief with Tiana HeathSend us a textIn this episode of The Sober Butterfly, Nadine welcomes Tiana Heath, a producer and host known for her shows 'Missing on Long Island' and 'Beyond the Bottle,' to discuss her inspiring sober journey. Tiana reflects on her mother’s passing and how it prompted her to choose sobriety as a healthier coping mechanism. The conversation covers self-care, the importance of thinking about one's future self, and the role of creativity in their work. Both hosts emphasize the power of living an alcohol-free life and achieving dreams. Connect with Tiana 🎤...2025-01-2446 min