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The Sober Mom LifeNavigating the Addictions of Your Loved Ones with Jessica Stewart of SoberAFJessica Stewart from The Sober As F*ck Podcast joins me today to share her sobriety journey, one that is deeply entangled with the addictions of her mom, brother, and husband. Jessica vulnerably shares how the addictions of her loved ones played out in her own life, and how it affected her choices with everything including alcohol, partying, parenthood, her marriage and more. Jessica has been sober since June! And she is so grateful for the sobriety of her brother and her husband. If you are someone who has st...
2025-10-2055 minThe Sober Mom LifeSobrieTEA: Bravo is Back!Katie and I are back with another installment of SobrieTEA, where we spill the tea about our favorite escape: Bravo and Reality TV! Fall truly begins with the premiere of Bravo’s fall TV lineup. We’ll get into the Real Housewives of Miami reunion, The OC, the great Real Housewives of Salt Lake premiere, and what we expect when Potomac returns. Plus - A peek into Suzanne’s book release week, and the fantastic Charlie Sheen documentaryAre you craving a community in sobriety...
2025-10-1346 min
Getting Open with Andrea MillerMommy Wine Culture Unveiled: The Cost of Drinking No One Wants to Admit ft. Suzanne WaryeIn this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller sits down with Suzanne Warye — author of The Sober Shift, host of The Sober Mom Life podcast, and founder of the Sober Mom Life Café. Suzanne opens up about her journey to sobriety after becoming a mother, the dangers of “mommy wine culture,” and why quitting alcohol is not a punishment but a path to freedom, healing, and deeper connection. Her story is filled with honesty, hope, and practical tools for anyone questioning their relationship with drinking. 📖 Order Suzanne’s new book The Sober Shift:https://a.co/d/gC881oM...
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Getting Open with Andrea MillerMommy Wine Culture Unveiled: The Cost of Drinking No One Wants to Admit ft. Suzanne WaryeIn this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller sits down with Suzanne Warye — author of The Sober Shift, host of The Sober Mom Life podcast, and founder of the Sober Mom Life Café. Suzanne opens up about her journey to sobriety after becoming a mother, the dangers of “mommy wine culture,” and why quitting alcohol is not a punishment but a path to freedom, healing, and deeper connection. Her story is filled with honesty, hope, and practical tools for anyone questioning their relationship with drinking. 📖 Order Suzanne’s new book The Sober Shift:https://a.co/d/gC881oM Chapters:
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Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery StoriesSuzanne Warye | From Postpartum OCD & Blackout Drinking to Sober Mom Life AdvocacySuzanne Warye’s addiction recovery story explores her journey from high-functioning binge drinking to building a sober life rooted in authenticity. She shares the hidden dangers of mommy wine culture, her struggles with postpartum OCD, and the healing power of choosing sobriety—before hitting rock bottom.Find alcohol treatment near you: https://recovery.com/condition/alcohol/Find OCD treatment near you: https://recovery.com/condition/obsessive-compulsive-disorder/Learn more about Suzanne: https://thesobermomlife.comChapters:00:00:00 Opening & “Brain on Drugs” vs Alcohol Norms00:01:00 You Qualify for Sobriety Without Rock Bottom00:02:00 Wisconsin Culture...
2025-10-031h 08
What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood | Parenting Tips From Funny MomsFresh Take: Suzanne Warye, THE SOBER SHIFTMargaret sits down with Suzanne Warye—sobriety influencer, host of The Sober Mom Life podcast, and author of the new book THE SOBER SHIFT. Suzanne shares her story of walking away from alcohol, the truth about moderation, the concept of gray area drinking, and why sobriety can feel like abundance, not deprivation. Together, they explore how alcohol affects motherhood, anxiety, and identity, and how community can make the journey toward alcohol-free living possible.
Suzanne also discusses the cultural forces targeting moms with “mommy wine culture,” the neuroscience behind alcohol and anxiety, and how embracing sobriety allows for more p...
2025-10-0342 min
MocksicatedSober Shift AF w/ Suzanne WaryeIt's an exciting week! Friend of Mocks, Suzanne Warye, is BACK to introduce her BRAND NEW book. The Sober Shift is not just Suzanne's personal story quitting booze but an inspiring guide to help anyone on their journey to alcohol-free. Tune in now to hear it all in her words on today's new episode, The Sober Shift AF.
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2025-10-0250 min
The Adversity Advantage with Doug BopstThe Unexpected Gifts That Came From Quitting Alcohol | Suzanne WaryeSuzanne Warye is a sobriety influencer (@suzannewarye and @thesobermomlife) and the host of the popular podcast The Sober Mom Life. As the founder of The Sober Mom Life Cafe, she has created a supportive digital community for women to explore their relationships with alcohol and find freedom in sobriety.
Today on the show we discuss: the unexpected gifts that came from quitting alcohol, how shame, guilt, and anxiety kept Suzanne trapped for decades, why moderation is always a losing game, the myth of not being “addicted enough” to stop, the role of community and true friendships in buildin...
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Getting Open with Andrea MillerMommy Wine Culture Unveiled: The Cost of Drinking No One Wants to Admit ft. Suzanne WaryeIn this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller sits down with Suzanne Warye — author of The Sober Shift, host of The Sober Mom Life podcast, and founder of the Sober Mom Life Café. Suzanne opens up about her journey to sobriety after becoming a mother, the dangers of “mommy wine culture,” and why quitting alcohol is not a punishment but a path to freedom, healing, and deeper connection. Her story is filled with honesty, hope, and practical tools for anyone questioning their relationship with drinking. 📖 Order Suzanne’s new book The Sober Shift:https://a.co/d/gC881oM...
2025-09-3001 minGetting Open with Andrea MillerMommy Wine Culture Unveiled: The Cost of Drinking No One Wants to Admit ft. Suzanne WaryeIn this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller sits down with Suzanne Warye — author of The Sober Shift, host of The Sober Mom Life podcast, and founder of the Sober Mom Life Café. Suzanne opens up about her journey to sobriety after becoming a mother, the dangers of “mommy wine culture,” and why quitting alcohol is not a punishment but a path to freedom, healing, and deeper connection. Her story is filled with honesty, hope, and practical tools for anyone questioning their relationship with drinking. 📖 Order Suzanne’s new book The Sober Shift:https://a.co/d/gC881oM Chapters:
2025-09-3001 min
Rewired SoberEP 41. Stop Asking for Permission & Start Shifting: Suzanne Warye from "The Sober Mom Life"What if sobriety wasn’t about recovery, but about reclaiming your whole self?From fashion blogger to sobriety advocate, Suzanne Warye is challenging mommy wine culture, dismantling the myth of moderation, and showing women that sobriety is not deprivation but transformation. In this conversation, she and Kate dive into motherhood, identity, personal style, and what it really means to create The Sober Shift.In this episode, you’ll hear:Why Suzanne doesn’t use labels like “alcoholic” or “in recovery”How she built The Sober Mom Life podcast and communityThe subtle ways alcohol steals from women’s l...
2025-09-3042 min
Sober Curator PodcastFrom Blackouts to Boundaries: Suzanne Warye’s Sober Shift for MomsSober lifestyle creator Suzanne Warye joins Alysse and Tamar to dismantle mommy-wine culture, talk perimenopause in recovery and share how getting sober before the pandemic — with three kids — sparked her mission to help moms trade moderation gymnastics for self-trust and community. We cover identity, shame, “Irish goodbyes” and why sober connection is the REAL life hack. Takeaways :Sobriety is a proactive choice—don’t wait to “qualify” by losing something big. Moderation rules keep you stuck; flipping the script makes alcohol lose its pedestal. Perimenopause + alcohol = suffering; recovery supports sleep, mood, and sanity. Community (virtual or local) is essential—“we’re on...
2025-09-2456 min
The High Performance LifeSobriety Changed My Life Once I Realized THIS! | Suzanne WaryeIn this week's episode, I am joined by Suzanne Warye! Suzanne Warye is a sobriety influencer and the host of the popular podcast The Sober Mom Life. She is also the founder of The Sober Mom Life Cafe, a supportive digital community where women can explore their relationship with alcohol and discover freedom in sobriety. Her work and personal journey have been featured in Scary Mommy and the Huffington Post. Based on the North Shore of Chicago, Suzanne lives with her husband and three kids. When she's not creating...
2025-09-2358 minThe Sober Mom LifeSobrieTEA: Scheana’s Book, Jax’s Departure & A Real Housewives RoundupKatie and I are back with another installment of SobrieTEA, where we spill the tea about our favorite escape: Bravo and Reality TV!Today we’re talking about Scheana’s book, My Good Side. We highly recommend it! Then we’ll move to The Valley Reunion Part 1 and discuss the great news that Jax is leaving the show! We’ll discuss the why behind his departure and what can happen when reality plots stop being fun and start getting scary. Plus, we’ll touch on why Janet’s 'adderall and pilates’...
2025-08-1159 minThe Sober Mom LifeBreaking a Generational Cycle with Real Sober Mom JulieReal Sober Mom Julie grew up in a family where, throughout the years, alcohol became increasingly present. As a young adult, her mother’s relationship with alcohol had become so difficult for Julie to bear that she asked her mother to leave one day after she came to visit her. As Julie became a mom, alcohol found its way more deeply into her own life through Mommy Wine Culture. While she never experienced a ‘rock bottom’, something started to feel increasingly off. She felt like an bad mom and less and less like herself.
2025-07-2847 minThe Sober Mom LifeSobriety is My Superpower with Real Sober Mom AislingGrowing up in Ireland, Aisling came to understand that having an ‘alcohol problem’ required a really high bar. Either you were a raging alcoholic, or your relationship with alcohol was fine and not worth examining. As a child, though, Aisling disagreed. She found drunk people terrifying. Looking back? She thinks that young Aisling had it right. Today Aisling shares her sobriety story, starting as a college student who didn’t make it through school due to her habit, and culminating as a new mom who felt buried with shame each time that alcohol threw her off...
2025-07-2157 minThe Sober Mom LifeSobrieTEA: Our Love Island US PredictionsKatie and I are back with another installment of SobrieTEA, where we spill the tea about our favorite escape: Bravo and Reality TV! Suzanne just binged 30 hours of Love Island US. We’ll share our opinions on the vote, our predictions for the Top 3 and winners, and discuss Cierra's exit from the show. Then we’ll talk about Kristen Doute’s engagement on The Valley, and give our thoughts on this great season of Real Housewives of Miami. Plus - Katie and Suzanne’s bachelorett...
2025-07-1459 minThe Sober Mom LifeLiving on the Bright Side of Sobriety with Jess and Ale of MocksicatedJess and Ale of the Mocksicated podcast are here today to share how their long time friendship blossomed into a public celebration of sobriety. Though they have been best friends since middle school, their relationships with alcohol and their sobriety journeys looked very different. However, once they were both sober, something new and beautiful came to fruition - The Mocksicated podcast! Their goal is to highlight the joy that can be found in sobriety, and to let you know that sobriety is an option for you no matter where you...
2025-07-0754 min
The Sober Mom LifeThe Sober Dad Life with Luc Zoratto of Marathon2SobrietySo many women have told me that they wished a male version of this community existed for their husbands - and today I am so excited to tell you that I found one! Luc Zoratto is the creator of @marathon2sobriety. He is nine years sober, a marathon runner, and a 1-on-1 and group sober coach. Luc tells the story of how his ‘work hard, play hard’ mindset led him to a life that was ruled by alcohol and cocaine. He’ll detail the intense shame he felt in becoming sober, and how he eventually overcame it to be a...
2025-06-3058 minThe Sober Mom LifeSobrieTEA: Jax’s Dark Return on The Valley & Our Traitor’s Dream CastKatie and I are back with another installment of SobrieTEA, where we spill the tea about our favorite escape: Bravo and Reality TV! Today we’re digging into the casting announcement for the 4th season of Traitors, and comparing it to our dream casts. Then, we’ll untangle Jax’s unsettling return from rehab on The Valley, and Katie will catch Suzanne up on this season of Love Island. Plus - Katie 2 year soberversary! Suzanne’s 49 days of no sweets and treats! The Karen Read trial, Love Hotel, Next Gen NYC and Real Housewives of Miami.
2025-06-2359 min
The Sober Mom LifeMy Eye Opening Sober Experience in New OrleansI recently returned from a trip to New Orleans for a friend’s wedding anniversary and while I was there, something happened. Today I’ll share about my experience and untangle my emotions around the fact that I’ve ‘outgrown’ so much of the drinking culture and habits that exist in cities like New Orleans and Vegas. Are you craving community in sobriety? Join us in The Sober Mom Life Cafe! You'll get access to 4 weekly peer support meetings, the exclusive Cafe social feed, our monthly book club, the chance to share your story on The Real...
2025-06-1633 minThe Sober Mom LifeBook Announcement: The Sober Shift is Available for Pre-order!I’m here with a bonus mini-episode because I have a big announcement! My book (!!!) The Sober Shift: A Modern Day Guide to Living an Abundant Sober Life is now available for pre-order! The book’s release date is September 30th, 2025. Writing this book has been a dream come true. I have wanted to write a book for so very long. It’s been such a journey to get to this point, and today I’ll share a little about that journey with you. More than anything, though, I am grateful to YOU for joining me in this whol...
2025-06-1314 minThe Sober Mom LifeCan People Pleasing Be Manipulative? With Amanda E. WhiteTherapist, author of Not Drinking Tonight, and ‘reformed people pleaser’ Amanda E. White joins me back on the show to give her nuanced insights into the wide range of reasons why people might people please. She’ll help us understand what people pleasing is, when it can become manipulative, and how alcohol can play a role in people pleasing. Plus, she shares how relationships can actually become stronger through conflict, and how you can begin to cultivate a more nuanced view of people and situations. Check out Amanda’s new podcast - Nuance Needed! Learn mor...
2025-06-0946 minThe Sober Mom LifeSobrieTEA: Finger Pointing on The ValleyKatie’s back with a fresh steaming cup of SobrieTEA! Today we’ll dive into Summer House and share our thoughts about where we think the franchise and the cast should go from here. Then, we’ll explore the messy world of The Valley, especially the habit of hypocritical finger pointing about alcohol that is so prevalent on the show. Why is this habit so common in friend groups? And what does it say about our society’s relationship with alcohol as a whole? Plus - Trump pardons the Chrisleys, and the awesome summer real...
2025-06-0244 minThe Sober Mom LifeHow to Thrive in Your First Sober Summer with Casey DavidsonHappy Memorial Day! It’s the unofficial start of summer. Summer can feel like a time that is soaked in alcohol, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, for me, a sober summer is one of the most magical seasons of sobriety! My wonderful friend Casey Davidson of The Hello Someday Podcast is with me today to get you excited about making this summer your first sober summer. We’ll share our sober summer stories, and give you tips and inspiration on how to approach sobriety in the summer months so that you’ll feel c...
2025-05-261h 12The Sober Mom LifeChasing Your Dreams in Sobriety with Jyoti Chand, Author of Fitting IndianAuthor, influencer and sober mom Jyoti Chand is back on the podcast to talk about her new book, Fitting Indian! I absolutely loved this graphic novel, especially in how it tackled the intimate realities of how alcohol affects the mental health of teens. Jyoti believes that she never would’ve been able to write this book if she hadn’t gotten sober. Now 4 ½ years sober, she tells us what her sobriety journey looks like now, and how she has been constantly surprised by the gifts that sobriety has brought into her life as a mother, an author, and a...
2025-05-1941 minMocksicatedLeading AF w/ Suzanne WaryeThis week J + A welcome Suzanne Warye. Suzanne is a force in the sobriety world, with not only a podcast, a peer support cafe, retreats, but soon A BOOK. Taking us through her story into the founding of the Sober Mom Life, Suzanne is an incredible example of leading in sobriety. Catch Suzanne @SuzanneWarye @thesobermomlife Click this link for FREE week with us in the Sober Mom Life Cafe: https://the-sober-mom-life.mn.co/ dm | follow @mocksicated Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-05-1544 minThe Sober Mom LifeSober in Vegas: A StoryI just got home from a 3 day trip to Las Vegas. Even when I was a drinker I wasn’t a Vegas girl, so I was curious what the experience would be like to be there sober. Few places glamorize drinking as much as Sin City, and on this trip I saw that on full display. It was an important reminder, and it made me all the more grateful for my mocktails, my early nights in bed, and my lack of shame. If you’re preparing for your first sober vacation, whether it be to Vegas...
2025-05-1233 minThe Sober Mom LifeWho Are You Without Alcohol? with Kristi TannerKristi Tanner is a sober influencer, sober coach, the owner of Sober Social, a wonderful NA bottle shop in Madison, Wisconsin, and a meeting host inside the Sober Mom Life Cafe. It is a life path that she never could’ve predicted for herself and it required her to search for the answer to a big question: who was she without alcohol? Alcohol had become central to Kristi’s perceived identity. By the time she hit rock bottom in 2019, the single mom of four believed that she could not find any other way to get relief from her pa...
2025-05-0558 minThe Sober Mom LifeSobrietea: The Return of the ValleyKatie and I are here for another installment of SobrieTEA, where we spill the tea about our favorite escape: Bravo and Reality TV! This week we’re diving deep into the return of The Valley, including Jesse and Michelle’s ugly divorce and co-parenting proceedings and Jax and Brittany’s navigation of substance abuse issues. Plus - a check in on Southern Charm, which reality men Suzanne and Katie might’ve dated when they were younger, Love on the Spectrum, and a dash of true crime. Are yo...
2025-04-2848 minThe Sober Mom LifeFrom Weekend Warrior to Sober Coach with Real Sober Mom JessicaAs the daughter of a high school principal, Jessica felt a lot of pressure to stay in line. She never drank in high school, and even abstained through her freshman year of college. As the persona of ‘principal's daughter’ wore off, though, alcohol became a regular part of her life. This became challenging when Jessica moved back to her hometown and took a job in education. Always worried about her public image, she kept her wits about her when drinking in public and began to prefer drinking at home. As she became a mom and s...
2025-04-2151 minThe Sober Mom LifeYou Are Allowed to Quit Drinking with Real Sober Mom CourtneyAlcohol wasn’t present in Courtney’s childhood, so when she was offered champagne by friends at a holiday when she was fifteen, she had no knowledge of how it would affect her. She only knew that it was ‘forbidden’, and what 15 year old wouldn’t want to try a forbidden thing? The cozy sense of warmth that overcame her was so appealing. After that day, alcohol easily slipped into her life. Courtney experienced a series of red flags around her drinking through the years, but she ignored them. She clearly didn’t have a ‘problem’...
2025-04-1445 min
Drunk-ish - A Sobriety PodcastGlam, Grit and Getting Sober with Suzanne WaryeIn this powerful and deeply honest premiere episode of Drunk-ish, Stefanie sits down with sobriety influencer and The Sober Mom Life host Suzanne Warye for a conversation that’s equal parts hilarious, heartbreaking, and healing. From blackout brunches with babies on the couch to navigating postpartum OCD and intrusive thoughts, Suzanne opens up about her winding road to sobriety—and the moment she knew she was done for good. Together, Stefanie and Suzanne explore the performance of “mommy wine culture,” the shame spiral of moderation, and how ditching alcohol changed their relationships, sex lives, and sense of self. Suzanne also shares how he...
2025-04-0858 minThe Sober Mom LifeThe Intersection of Sobriety and Disordered Eating with Liza FeilnerFor women with a history of disordered eating, the first months of sobriety can often include an unwanted surge of challenging experiences around food.Registered Therapist and eating disorder specialist Liza Feilner joins Suzanne and Susan today to help us navigate this tricky issue. Liza has over two decades of experience supporting women with eating disorders, and she has also been sober since she was 23 years old!She’ll share why food challenges and disordered eating can arise in sobriety, the importance of giving yourself grace as you navigate maj...
2025-04-0744 minThe Sober Mom LifeThe Power of Sober Community with Real Sober Mom MariaMaria is back on the pod! When she was last here she was six months sober, and today she’ll tell us about the changes, challenges, and wins she’s had in her sobriety journey in the past year.You’ll hear why Maria no longer counts days, the normalcy she now feels regarding her sobriety, and the immense benefit that sober community has had in her life as she’s navigated through challenging times, such as an IVF transfer that didn’t pan out and a lapsed experience with cannabis. Check...
2025-03-3133 minThe Sober Mom LifeSobrietea: Traitors, Southern Charm + Summer HouseKatie is nearing the end of her maternity leave and she has caught up on SO much TV while in the newborn bubble. So, we’re back to dive into all of the great Bravo that’s been on in the last few months! Today, we’ll recap the great last season of Traitors, Southern Charm’s long awaited return, and how the new younger cast on Summer House has really changed the energy of the show. Plus - Suzanne and Katie's thoughts on the second seasons of Severance and White...
2025-03-2449 minThe Sober Mom LifeThe Retreat Recap (with my Mom!)Mom and I just got back from the latest Sober Mom Life retreat in Scottsdale, Arizona, and it was absolutely fantastic! This retreat was such a breath of fresh air and really solidified my feelings that we’re building an amazing community of caring, non-judgmental sober women. You’ll hear all about the event, from the meals to the sessions to the bonding and everything in between. Plus, you’ll get the inside scoop on how to sign up for the next Sober Mom Life retreat if you'd like to join us in the fall!
2025-03-1752 minThe Sober Mom LifeAlcohol Doesn’t Make Things Special with Real Sober Mom Sarah H.Sarah believed a myth: Alcohol Makes Things Special. She believed that alcohol was a special ingredient to make things fun ever since middle school when she took her first drink at a slumber party. This belief followed her through college and into adulthood, and because she didn’t experience intense hangovers or blackouts, she never gave the belief a second thought. Once Sarah started having children, however, her experience of alcohol began to change. She noticed the sluggish, brain foggy nature of hangovers more than she ever had before. More worrisome for her, though, was...
2025-03-1046 minThe Sober Mom LifeTaking the First Steps in Sobriety with Real Sober Mom KimReal Sober Mom Kim is three months sober! Today, she’s giving us a peek into this extremely important phase of sobriety. Kim experienced postpartum anxiety with her second child. During her recovery, her therapist recommended that a glass of wine a night was no big deal if it helped her wind down, and Kim’s daily drinking began. Despite the fact that Kim was able to moderate, her life began to revolve around her nightly drink. The relief she found in the ritual eventually started to blot out other things in her life.
2025-03-0337 minThe Sober Mom LifeExposing The Link Between Alcohol and Cancer with Gill TietzOur resident scientist, Gill Tietz of SoberPowered, is back on the pod to help us understand the recent US Surgeon General’s report on the link between cancer and alcohol consumption. This link is something that we in the sobriety space have known for a long time, but it is the first time that the government has publicly announced the connection. We’ll talk about how this report might change people’s drinking habits, how alcohol and cancer are related, and even how your body heals as your years of sobriety progress.
2025-02-2450 minThe Sober Mom LifeDrinking With the Blinders Off with Hollie NicholsonAs a fitness professional, Hollie Nicholson always kept alcohol out of her weekdays, but those weekends of drinking still took their toll until, in 2019, she started asking questions.Despite embodying health in many aspects of her life, Hollie faced a personal challenge with alcohol—and one day, she decided she had enough.Every weekend, amidst living a life filled with healthy habits, alcohol was still a part.For the next six years, Hollie drank with the blinders off. She noticed how inconsistent moderation success co...
2025-02-1757 minThe Sober Mom LifeThe Gold Medal in the Moderation Mental Gymnastics with Real Sober Mom SamanthaAlcohol was an ever present part of Samantha’s childhood, so when she started drinking at fifteen she thought nothing of it. Her parents would allow her and her friends to drink at the house to avoid drunk driving. It all felt completely normal. Samantha’s drinking eventually took the form of weekend binge drinking. She met her husband at 20, and can look back and see all of the added drama that alcohol brought to their relationship during those years. In 2022, Samantha began to experience severe panic attacks. Her ‘hangxiet...
2025-02-1030 minThe Sober Mom LifeOvercome Your Social Anxiety with CourtneyToday’s episode is all about social anxiety in sobriety - that anxiety you get before, during or after an interaction that can just be so hard to handle. Anxiety can be so overwhelming, but there’s good news! It is very treatable and you can find relief. My guest today is Courtney - a good friend, a Sober Mom Life Cafe member, and a therapist! She knows all about this social anxiety, both as a professional and as a person who experiences it regularly herself. You’ll learn what soc...
2025-02-0356 minThe Sober Mom LifeThe Real Sober Moms with Laura SToday’s Real Sober Mom, Laura, has given alcohol many ‘jobs’ throughout her life. Growing up with a mom in recovery, she was familiar with the fact that alcohol could be damaging, but she wasn’t clear on the 'how' or 'why'. In fact, as she invited alcohol into her own life, she believed it was helping her. As a teen, it helped her fit in. In college, it helped her feel independent. After a devastating sexual assault, it helped her forgot. And when she became a mom, she believed it would help make motherhood easier. That...
2025-01-2727 minThe Sober Mom LifeCelebrating 5 Years of Sobriety!It’s a big day - I’ve now been sober for five years! To celebrate this milestone, we’re turning the tables. I’m in the hot seat and my mom is interviewing me! You’ll hear about my past with alcohol, how I found my path in sobriety, why I took my personal sobriety journey public, my vision for where I want to take this platform in the future, and the things I’ve been most grateful for during these past five years of sobriety. Only one spot is still...
2025-01-2041 min
Living Fully with Mallory Ervin108. Suzanne Warye (The Sober Mom): Redefining Life Through a Sober Lens!This week on The Living Fully Podcast, Mallory is joined by Suzanne Warye, or better known as, The Sober Mom Life, and a trailblazer in the movement toward modern sobriety. Suzanne has built a community that supports women exploring their relationship with alcohol and discovering the beauty of an alcohol-free life. Together, Mallory and Suzanne dive into the stories, tools, and hope that come with choosing a different path and living fully in sobriety.Throughout the episode, Mallory and Suzanne discuss:- Making the decision to commit to a sober lifestyle (even...
2025-01-141h 09The Sober Mom LifeThe Real Sober Moms with GillianAlcohol was at the center of the world that Gillian grew up in, and the things she witnessed made her feel very unsafe. That lack of safety stayed with her into adulthood and ultimately became the main driver of her own drinking. Gillian’s first drink at 13 gave her a sense of cozy warm peace that she desperately craved, and from that moment she was hooked. After over a decade of being the life of the party, Gillian’s first break from alcohol came during pregnancy. That taste of sobriety felt so surprisingly good that...
2025-01-1339 minThe Sober Mom LifeThe Real Sober Moms with ClaireAlcohol moved into Claire's life at a snail’s pace. She thought that beer tasted horrible as a teen, and her work responsibilities in college held her back from diving too deeply into the college party lifestyle. Yet, as an adult, alcohol seemed everywhere and it slowly found its way into her life. Though she rarely overdid it, every once in a while she would spin out of control. As the years progressed, those random nights began to occur every few months. Then… every month. Claire became aware of the progression and she knew that s...
2025-01-0643 minThe Sober Mom LifeThe Best of 2024I love taking a look back at the end of each year, so today I’ve compiled some of my favorite moments from this year’s episodes to share with you! Get ready to hear some standout moments from all of our fantastic guests in 2024.If you’d like to go deeper into any of these conversations, be sure to visit the full episodes! In this episode you'll hear from:5:55 - Casey Davidson (Episode 129)6:45 - Stefanie Wilder-Taylor (Episode 131)7:40 - Jenna Dillulio (Episode 133)9:25 - Michaela Horvathova (Episode 139)10...
2024-12-3043 minThe Sober Mom LifeThe Real Sober Moms with ColleenColleen had what seemed like a ‘perfect’ childhood - with a sober mom and a dad who rarely drank. Such an idyllic upbringing, however, didn’t guarantee smooth sailing for her. High expectations and perfectionism had begun to weigh on her by the time she left for college, and her newfound college freedom quickly led her to a life of heavy partying. Colleen’s new lifestyle was rife with alcohol and other substances, and it resulted in some challenging experiences. First, she was kicked out of her dorms, and then she was kicked out of her co...
2024-12-2338 min
WithIn PodcastEP. 11 | The Sober Truth: Motherhood, Guilt, and the Path to Healing w/ Suzanne Warye“It's the shame that is like very hard to look at, but it's not impossible. And that's, you have to do it with a whole lot of compassion and within a safe space.” -Suzanne WaryeSuzanne WaryeSuzanne Warye is a sobriety, fashion, and lifestyle influencer and the host of The Sober Mom Lie podcast and the Sober Mom's Life Cafe, a judgment-free community designed to help you change your relationship with alcohol and finally find freedom in sobriety. Suzanne provides a refreshing take on sobriety, offering women a softer plac...
2024-12-191h 01The Sober Mom LifeSobrieTEA: Everything is Oh-Cane!Katie and I are here for another installment of SobrieTEA, where we spill the tea about our favorite escape: Bravo and Reality TV! And oh boy, is there a lot to talk about in this installment. We’ll jump right into our thoughts about the amazing new season of Southern Charm, including JT’s ill conceived gift, Shep’s moderation game, and Whitney’s odd role on the show. Then we’ll tackle The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills with thoughts about Dorit’s new F-it energy, Kathy and Kyle’s emotion...
2024-12-1655 minThe Sober Mom LifeThe Impact of a Sober Mom with Laura WieseIt’s a meta moment - The Sober Mom Life podcast’s editor, Laura Wiese, is on the show. Today, the woman behind the curtain who shines up the podcast is here to tell her own sobriety story, with the centerpiece being that she herself was raised by a sober mom. Laura will share how having a very vocal sober mom gave her clear guardrails once alcohol came into her life, why she has always felt a strong correlation between safety and sobriety, and the challenges she’s had navigating the social contract that so many...
2024-12-0948 minThe Sober Mom LifeThe Real Sober Moms with ReneeAlcohol was a normalized part of Renee’s early life. Going back and forth between her mom’s and dad’s homes, she was regularly around drinking in ways that never felt dangerous at the time. So, it seemed natural to start drinking in her teens. As an adult, alcohol continued its regular place in her life, but she slowly began to experience its dark side. Her husband’s drinking had gotten out of control. After two hospitalizations for acute pancreatitis, her husband’s doctor was clear: he had to quit drinking for his health. Whi...
2024-12-0234 minThe Sober Mom LifeThe Real Sober Moms with CristinaCristina never gave a single thought to alcohol before her first drink during her junior year of highschool, but from the moment it entered her life, she welcomed the feeling it brought her. Alcohol became something to lean on as she entered college in order to make friends, feel ‘normal’, and block out her confusion regarding her sexuality.Later, as an occupational therapist, Cristina worked with many patients who struggled with alcoholism. These stark cases, though, only reassured her that her own relationship with alcohol wasn’t that bad in comparison. Her wife, though, was wo...
2024-11-2535 minThe Sober Mom Life“Why Aren’t You Drinking?” Here are 50 Reasons WhyAudrey and I are here to help you answer the dreaded question: “Why aren’t you drinking?” Right in time for the holidays, we’re supplying you with 50+ answers to this question. No matter who asks you or what your reasons are, you’ll walk away from this episode with clear options to confidently tackle this question. Enrollment for the next Sober Mom Retreat is now live, and you’re invited! We’ll be gathering at the Mountain Shadows Resort in Arizona from Feb 27-Mar 2, 2025. If you’re looking for community and s...
2024-11-1846 minThe Sober Mom LifeSobrietea: The Real Housewives RoundupKatie and I are here for another installment of SobrieTEA, where we spill the tea about our favorite escape: Bravo and Reality TV! Today’s show is all about the Real Housewives! First, we’ll talk about the great (and too short!) season of Real Housewives of Orange County that just wrapped, the big storylines on Real Housewives of Salt Lake, why both The Real Housewives of Potomoc and The Real Housewives of New York are falling flat this season, and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills trailer. Plus - the...
2024-11-1157 minThe Sober Mom LifeLet's Talk Sober Sex with Hilary PhelpsI recently asked on Instagram “What is better sober?” and SO many of you said sex. So, light the candles ladies, because we’re going there. Hilary Phelps is back on the pod today for a chat all about the beauty of sober sex! We’ll talk about the ways in which sobriety leads to intimacy, how greater self-awareness can lead to connection, how to approach sober sex and handle feelings of awkwardness if the experience is new for you, and why you deserve to feel empowered about your sexual wants and needs. ...
2024-11-0447 minThe Sober Mom LifeA Sober Mom Life Update!Exciting changes are coming to the Cafe and the podcast, starting November 1st! Today, I’ll share with you why I’ll only be releasing new episodes on Mondays starting in November, and what that means for the Real Sober Moms series (Don’t worry! They’re not going away!). Are you craving community in sobriety? Join us in The Sober Mom Life Cafe! You'll get access to 4 weekly peer support meetings, the exclusive Cafe social feed, our monthly book club, the chance to share your story on The Real Sober...
2024-10-2513 minThe Sober Mom LifeAlcohol and the Mormon Church with Jaana of @thismomsgonnasnapWhen my online friend Jaana, the awesome woman behind @thismomsgonnasnap, told me that she didn’t have her first drink until she was 32 years old, I had to know more! Today, Jaana shares with us how her Mormon upbringing kept her sober well into adulthood, how easy it was for her drinking to become habitual when she finally ‘broke the seal’ and allowed alcohol into her life, and why she chose to step away from the Mormon faith.Plus! She’ll give her viewpoint on the representation of mormons on realit...
2024-10-2145 minThe Sober Mom LifeWhen (and How) to Take Your Sobriety PublicToday I'm bringing back one of my favorite episodes!There comes a time in every woman’s sobriety journey when she feels called to proudly own sobriety and leave the shame behind. ‘Coming out’ as sober to your family, friends, or even publicly can feel scary! So today, Audrey and I are here to help you think through how to handle these conversations and announcements when you’re ready. We chat about tactics and phrases for sharing your sobriety story, tackling fears of rejection, how to handle the dreaded ‘forever’ qu...
2024-10-1851 minThe Sober Mom LifeLet's Talk Perfectionism (with my Mom)DISCLAIMER: This episode is not meant to diagnose. Anyone who is perfectionistic does not necessarily have a personality disorder. Please see your therapist with concerns or questions. Perfectionism is one of the most common topics we talk about inside of the Sober Mom Life Cafe. An overwhelming need to be ‘perfect’ can feel suffocating, and can be a major driving factor for drinking. Today my therapist mom, Susan, is here to help us understand what perfectionism is, how it is related to drinking, and what to do if you are struggling with perfectionist tendencies. ...
2024-10-1439 minThe Sober Mom LifeAn Update on My Book + Audrey’s Sober Vacation (Part 2)Audrey is here for part two of our chat. Today we’ll talk about my book and Audrey’s recent sober vacation to Hawaii! Writing a book has been so similar to sobriety in that I’ve had to take the process one day at a time. I’ll share what that was like, and why I was confident that I would successfully reach the finish line. Then, Audrey will tell us all about her recent sober vacation to Hawaii! She had a lot of insights and realizations on the trip, and she’ll share them...
2024-10-0732 minThe Sober Mom LifeSober October + Hurricane Helene with Audrey & Suzanne (Part 1)Audrey is back for a 2-part episode! This conversation was so wide ranging that we’re breaking it into two parts. Today we’ll cover Sober October and how sobriety can aid us in the midst of natural disasters. Asheville, NC, which is the location of our upcoming retreat, was hit with devastating flooding by Hurricane Helene. Audrey will share her personal experience with natural disaster recovery, and specifically how her sobriety vastly altered how deeply she could show up for her family. Then, we’ll dive into Sober October to help you frame your pe...
2024-10-0441 minThe Sober Mom LifeSobrieTEA: Chimp Crazy, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives + The End of the Bravo DroughtKatie and I are here for another installment of SobrieTEA, where we spill the tea about our favorite escape: Reality TV! The recent Bravo drought allowed us to expand our horizons into other reality content, so today we’re diving into Chimp Crazy and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Then, we’ll share our thoughts on new cast members Brittany and Bronwyn on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake, and chat about Shannon and Tamara’s drinking on The Real Housewives of Orange County. Plus - Sober October, Jessica S...
2024-09-3058 minThe Sober Mom LifeThe Real Sober Moms with KeriToday’s Real Sober Mom Keri is 30 days sober and she’s ready to share her story! Being social always felt like a challenge for shy introverted Keri, so when she found alcohol as a teenager it became a central piece of her social life. Like so many of us, this continued through her teens and twenties, and by her mid twenties she started to notice that her ‘off switch’ with alcohol was disappearing. It was becoming harder and harder to control. After getting married and quickly becoming pregnant, Keri notic...
2024-09-2731 minThe Sober Mom LifeA Reminder for When Life Gets LifeyThese past few months have been a lot, and today I’m here for a little vent session to get it off my chest. It’s so important to find a community that will support you when you just need to vent, because sometimes a little venting is all you need to put things into perspective. Thanks for being that community for me today! I’ll talk about how life has been ‘lifing’ lately, why it’s felt like I’ve been failing in so many ways, the perspective shift I experienced when I realized that e...
2024-09-2329 minThe Sober Mom LifeThe Real Sober Moms with HeatherHeather grew up in a party house, so it seemed completely natural to her when she started drinking and became a party girl herself. There were short moments when she questioned her drinking throughout her teens and twenties, but they never lasted long. Life started to become intense as Heather entered her late twenties and got married. A five year journey to become a mother, followed by intense postpartum depression and skin cancer that took 75% of her ear had her leaning on wine as a means of support. At 38, Heather found herself unexpectedly pregnant w...
2024-09-2043 minThe Sober Mom LifeI’m Writing a Book! (A Q&A with Audrey)I am so excited to finally be able to share the news: I’m writing a book! This is a childhood dream come true, and I can’t wait to share it with you. Audrey’s here today to ask me all of your book related questions. We’ll talk about how the idea for the book came to be, the steps I took to get a book deal, how the writing process has been, and what you can expect from the book when it comes out in October 2025! Are you se...
2024-09-1659 minThe Sober Mom LifeWhat is a Cross-Addiction? (With my Mom!)My Mom Susan, our resident therapist, is back this week to educate us on cross-addictions. If you’ve ditched alcohol only to find yourself developing an addiction to something new, whether that be shopping, gambling, marijuana, or many other things, then this episode is for you. Susan will explain the differences between a habit, a compulsion, and an addiction. Then, we’ll talk about how to identify and navigate the emotional elements that lie at the source of distressing compulsions or addictions.As you’re navigating cross-addictions, make sure that you...
2024-09-0947 minThe Sober Mom LifeThe Real Sober Moms with MeghanMeghan’s relationship with alcohol seemed ‘normal’ to her for years. Life as ICU nurse with young children kept her drinking to a minimum. But as her kids got older and she changed careers, alcohol crept into her weeknights until she often found herself hungover or even blacking out. After one such night with family in 2019, she received a call from her dad. He had a message - clean up your act. The shame from this call led her to quit drinking that very day, and she stopped for almost a year. During this sober ye...
2024-09-0628 minThe Sober Mom LifeIs Sobriety Easier Than Moderation?Today I’m bringing back one of my favorite episodes. We’ll be talking all about the mental gymnastics of moderation. If you've ever struggled with moderation or wondered if sobriety could really be the easier choice, this episode is for you.Moderation can be exhausting and terribly shame-inducing. It puts all of the pressure on you to control the situation, while overlooking the fact that alcohol is a highly addictive substance.What if you consider a path where you truly are in control: sobriety. It might feel like a dr...
2024-09-0231 minThe Sober Mom LifeThe Real Sober Moms with MelindaIn Melinda’s career as a prosecuting attorney, alcohol felt like a necessary way of life. From college on, every professional event centered around alcohol. As time passed, Melinda felt helpless - it felt like it would be career suicide if she stopped drinking. Melinda’s drinking tipped from social to personal when she left her husband, and it accelerated to an alarming degree after her father’s unexpected death. Eventually, Melinda found herself in a dangerous spiral of hiding her drinking from her new partner, her family, and her friends, until she realized she nee...
2024-08-3038 minThe Sober Mom LifeYou Will Be Okay with Katy RexingMy very first guest, Katy Rexing, is back on the show! Check out her first episode here.Today, Katy gives us a big life update. She’ll talk about what it was like to follow her gut and move her family to California, despite experiencing intense fear every step of the way. She’ll share how her husband has followed her into embracing a sober life. Plus, we’ll talk in depth about what everyone in our family gains when we choose sobriety as parents.Katy wants you to know t...
2024-08-2647 minThe Sober Mom LifeSobrieTEA: The Real Housewives of Orange CountyKatie and I are here for another installment of SobieTEA, where we spill the tea about our favorite escape: Bravo and reality TV. We’ve got a lot to talk about this week! We’re diving deep into the role that alcohol plays in the lives of The Real Housewives of Orange County, from the false dichotomy of ‘alcoholism’ to how alcohol has exposed the cracks in the friendships between the women. Plus: the new sober bar Carl is opening in Brooklyn (in partnership with multiple past guests of our show...
2024-08-1653 minThe Sober Mom LifeSobrieTEA: Love Island and the Return of RHOCKatie and I are here for another installment of SobieTEA, where we spill the tea about our favorite escape: Bravo and reality TV! This week we’re talking about Suzanne’s first impressions of Love Island, and the dizzyingly jampacked first episode of Season 18 of The Real Housewives of Orange County. Plus - Katie meets Jax on her LA trip, How Lindsay’s pregnancy will affect Summer House, and our opinions on The Situation’s book. Do you have topics you’d like us to cover on t...
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Happiest Sober Podcast#82 The Sober Mom Life: A Coffee with Suzanne WaryeThis week I'm having coffee with Suzanne Warye, host of The Sober Mom Life podcast and content creator @mykindofsweet. Suzanne got sober in January 2020 and shares her story with us this week. We chat all about sobriety and motherhood, mommy wine culture, self-trust, why moderation doesn't work, dealing with loss and grief in sobriety, the importance of knowledge about how harmful alcohol is, and so much more!Connect with Suzanne:Instagram: @mykindofsweet & @thesobermomlifePodcast: The Sober Mom LifeWebsite: mykindofsweet.comConnect with...
2024-06-1156 minThe Sober Mom LifeAsk Me Anything with Suzanne and Audrey - Part 2Audrey and I are back with another installment of Ask Me Anything! Today we’re giving our thoughts on how to handle your new sobriety in so many circumstances - on vacation, during family visits, at sporting events, and more. Plus, we’ll share some of our lowest drinking moments, our advice for talking to kids about alcohol, an update on upcoming Sober Mom Life retreats, and even some affordable fashion tips! Would you like to submit a question for a future AMA? Leave a 5-sta...
2024-06-101h 00The Sober Mom LifeAsk Me Anything with Suzanne and AudreyThank you to everyone who submitted questions through @thesobermomlife on Instagram! Today, Audrey and I are delving into the most popular topics that you asked. We’ll share our thoughts on non-alcoholic drinks, the challenges that arise in maintaining sobriety, how to handle it when your friends don’t handle your sobriety well, why we think that day drinking is hell, and much more!Would you like to submit a question for a future AMA? Leave a 5-star review on The Sober Mom Life Podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave your qu...
2024-05-1358 min
2 Sober Girls Podcast74: The Sober Mom Life With Suzanne WaryeJoin Michaela and Erinn in this insightful episode as they sit down with Suzanne Warye, the inspiring force behind @mykindofsweet and The Sober Mom Life podcast. Suzanne's journey from style and motherhood influencer to a beacon of sobriety is nothing short of remarkable.In this conversation, Suzanne shares her unexpected transition into sobriety in January 2020 and the profound sense of freedom it brought into her life. Together, they delve into the misconceptions surrounding moderation, the empowering decision to embrace sobriety permanently, and the societal pressures that perpetuate the myth that alcohol is indispensable in motherhood....
2024-02-2650 minThe Sober Mom LifeThe Real Sober Moms with JayeJaye never thought she qualified for sobriety. She drank often, but just enough to relax at the end of the day. Still, she could feel it taking its toll. She began to try Sober Octobers and Dry Januarys, and she loved how she felt during the breaks, but her drinking always kicked back in as a habit almost immediately after she reached the final day. In January of 2023, though, things felt different. She could finally see alcohol for what it was in her life - a mindless habit that wasn’t serving her anymore. Buo...
2024-02-0232 minThe Sober Mom LifeAvant Garde (Suzanne’s interview on Double Trouble)We're taking a quick break to bring you an interview that I did on the wonderful Double Trouble podcast with twins Nell and Laine! If you're new to this community, this will give you insight into my story —from motherhood, to professional life, to my decision to become spontaneously sober, and the incredible community of sober moms that has grown out of the decision to take sobriety public.Be sure to check out Double Trouble and enjoy more of Nell and Laine's awesome episodes!Follow Double Trouble on Instagram
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Double TroubleThe Sober Mom Life with Suzanne WaryeDouble Trouble goes on a deep dive with Suzanne Warye, the thought provoking digital creator and renegade behind the The Sober Mom Life podcast. She takes us through her journey—from motherhood, to professional life, and most profoundly, her decision to become spontaneously sober. She shares the ways in which this simple decision has changed her life, changed her inner dialogue, and ultimately, has given her a new purpose. By “telling the truth”, Suzanne has gained an entire community and continues to open the door to sobriety for so many women in need of a change. A delightfully honest and th...
2024-01-2457 min
Under the Influence with Jo PiazzaSobriety and Social Media with Suzanne WaryeIt's Dry January time for a lot of people. What better time to dive into the world of sobriety influencers. Finding sobriety is different for everyone. It's a journey. These days Instagram and TikTok have become a big part of getting sober.Suzanne Warye started out as an influencer on her page @MyKindOfSweet by posting her workouts and her outfits. When she experienced post-partum depression she was shockingly honest with her audience about how hard it was. The response was so positive that she began to open up about something that is often even more taboo—sobriety. Sh...
2024-01-0826 minThe Sober Mom LifeThe Real Sober Moms with BrookeBrooke is here today to celebrate 100 days of sobriety! Mommy Wine Culture was just ramping up when Brooke had her daughters. It crept into her life slowly and steadily until it was a regular fixture in her days. She thought she had a sophisticated superpower - she could drink so much, but she always managed to stay lucid. She now realizes she was programmed to see that as a good thing. As Brooke got older, she began to attempt moderation. She tried it again and again, but her drinking al...
2023-11-2433 min
Sober Powered: The Neuroscience of Being SoberE171: Sober October Tips with Casey Davidson, Suzanne Warye and Amanda E. WhiteGetting started in sobriety is hard. Is the fun over forever? Do you have to label yourself now? Are people going to judge you? How will you fill up your time? In this special episode I am joined by Amanda White from the Recovered-ish Podcast, Casey Davidson from the Hello Someday Podcast, and Suzanne Warye from the Sober Mom Life Podcast where we discuss our experience with taking breaks or doing sober month-long challenges, how we got accountability in the beginning, what prevented us from realizing that we needed to quit for good, what helped us the most when...
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Recovered-ishSober October with Casey McGuire, Gillian Tietz & Suzanne WaryeFor this special crossover episode of Recovered-ish I have friends and fellow sober podcasters Casey McGuire, Gillian Tietz and Suzanne Warye on the podcast! We discuss our own journeys getting sober, tips if you are questioning your drinking or looking to stop, what advice we would give people just starting out and so much more! To learn more about each of these ladies, be sure to check out their respective podcasts that are all about sobriety! To suggest a topic, buy my books, or get in touch visit www.amandaewhite.com.If you are interested i...
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Thriving Alcohol-Free with Mocktail MomEp 25 Meet Suzanne Warye: Sobriety In StyleAn authentic discussion about sobriety among mothers with Suzanne Warye, host of The Sober Mom Life podcast.Suzanne brings together style & sobriety. Sometimes funny. Always sober.You can find her on her IG: @mykindofsweet & @thesobermomlifeand her website www.mykindofsweet.comSend me a message about the show! Click HERE to join the next Mocktail Challenge! Click HERE to snag a list of some of my favorite non-alcoholic drinks & brands. Instagram: @Mocktail.Mom Mocktail Book: The Happiest Hour Website: MocktailMom.com You are loved. Big Time Cheers!
2023-07-1442 minThe Sober Mom LifeSave Your Own Damn Life with Jessica Jeboult of The Sober Girl’s GuideToday I’m joined by Jessica Jeboult of The Sober Girl’s Guide! Jessica’s story sounds so glamorous on the surface - she was a globe trotting DJ who found herself deep in a high profile party scene - but the glamor quickly wore off… and Jessica found herself stuck in a cycle of alcohol abuse, empty relationships, and depression. Today, Jessica shares how her recovery journey inspired her to write ‘Save Your Own Damn Life: A Do-It-Yourself Self Help Book’. Grab your copy of Jessica’s book here! https://ww...
2023-05-0851 minThe Sober Mom LifeThe One With Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing (Bonus Episode!)Today we’re sharing a special bonus episode from Suzanne’s sister podcast, Brand New Information! Suzanne and Jay just finished Matthew Perry’s new memoir, “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing”, and they’re ready to talk about it. Fair warning: spoilers abound as they discuss the main takeaways from the book, which include Perry’s long battle with addiction, stories from the set of ‘Friends’, and oddly enough… Keanu Reeves. Want more Brand New Information? Connect with us on Instagram @brandnewinformationpod + on Twitter @brandnewinfopodJoin The...
2022-11-1649 minThe Sober Mom LifeWe Shouldn’t Keep Our Sobriety a Secret With Jen HirstWhen Jen Hirst originally wanted to stop drinking, she wasn’t ready. Yet, once she met her breaking point, she began to walk along the challenging road to sobriety where she could finally see alcohol as the addictive drug that it is. Now, Jen is shining a light for others as a sober coach. She is guiding people to set boundaries, find community, create routines that aren’t reactionary, and savor the moments of being present in her children’s lives. Through this incredible work, Jen is witnessing so many women get their spark back th...
2022-08-0853 minThe Sober Mom LifeThe Benefits of Shifting Your Focus Away from Alcohol with Jyoti ChandJyoti Chand’s life changed when someone she followed on social media posted they were going dry for January. After giving it a try, she decided to stick to it. The aftermath of her decision to become sober has been so inspiring. She wrote her first book, got an agent, grew her IG following and tapped into a deep well of sober productivity. Her anxiety was lessened, her sleep was better, and her creative brain was on fire.Joyti now hopes to influence others to become sober so that they too can begin to fee...
2022-08-0145 minThe Sober Mom LifeGrief Sucks… But It's Not as Bad as Grief with a HangoverToday’s episode is a very personal one. When I stopped drinking in January 2020 I had no idea that the pandemic was coming or that I was about to lose my father. Had I known, I don’t know if I would have decided to get sober. However, I am so happy that I did. We drink to numb our pain and feelings, but the only way to truly find your way through grief is by feeling the feelings in their fullest.
2022-07-2526 minThe Sober Mom LifeThe Problem with Mommy Wine Culture with Emily Lynn PaulsonEmily Lynn Paulson’s book “Highlight Real” was one of the first books I read in my early sobriety. It’s message that you don’t have to hit rock bottom to stop drinking really resonated with me. That’s why I’m so excited to have her join me today for a chat about sober parenting and how it changed her life! Emily hosts the community Sober Mom Squad, a place for sober and sober-curious moms to connect and lean on each other. If you would like to connect with Emi...
2022-07-1841 minThe Sober Mom LifeSisters in Sobriety: Katy OlsonKaty Olson isn’t just my best friend of 40+ years, she’s practically my sister. So who better to talk to about the journey to sobriety than someone who’s been beside me every step of the way? After decades of social drinking, Katy’s last drink was in December of 2019. She didn’t intend for it to be that way, but through a deepening yoga practice she found herself motivated to remove things in her life that were causing her body harm. Join us for a non-judgemental chat about how sh...
2022-07-1151 minThe Sober Mom LifeYour First Sober 4th of JulyFor me, the firsts were always the hardest when it came to sobriety. The first summer… The First New Year's Eve... The first terrible day…So if this is your first sober 4th of July, then this episode is for you. Today I’m sharing tips that you can follow so that you feel supported and confident on your first sober 4th of July. It’s possible that today will be more than just bearable - it might also be so fun! I’m proud of you...
2022-07-0421 minThe Sober Mom LifeThis is How You’re Designed to Feel with Katy RexingIn our second episode, Suzanne sits down with Katy Rexing to talk all things parenting, partnering and living as a sober mom. Katy’s sobriety journey wasn’t planned. After announcing unexpectedly that she was going to stop drinking a year and a half ago, Katy surprised herself by actually committing to going sober. The results of this choice have left her feeling so much more clear and present in her daily life and her relationships. Or, as she says, feeling how she was designed to feel. To connect with K...
2022-06-2744 minThe Sober Mom LifeFreedom in SobrietyWelcome to The Sober Mom Life Podcast! In our first episode, Suzanne shares about the experience that caused her to begin her sobriety journey in January 2020, and how living an alcohol-free life has actually made being a mom easier… not harder. Plus, get a sneak peek of what to expect from future episodes of The Sober Mom Life! Want to connect with Suzanne and other like minded moms? Follow @thesobermomlife on Instagram! Love this show? Let me know by rating...
2022-06-2119 min