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You've Been SelectedEP 24. "Finding My Voice" with Celeste YvonneIn this beautifully candid conversation, Kate sits down with writer and recovery advocate Celeste Yvonne to talk about sobriety, identity, motherhood, and what it really takes to step into the light after years in the shadow of shame.Celeste shares the powerful backstory behind her book It's Not About the Wine, and what it was like navigating early recovery with a deep fear of being “found out.” From unpacking inherited narratives around addiction to co-founding the transformative Sober Mom Squad, Celeste opens up about finding her voice—and using it to help others find theirs.If you...2025-06-0351 min
Mommyhood UnscriptedEP 72: The Truth Behind Mommy Wine CultureAlcohol. It's one of the most addictive drugs in America, and it's also the most socially acceptable one. How many times have you seen products or memes on social media promoting drinking "...because motherhood is hard"..."Mommy needs wine"....or "I wine because my kids whine". Everyone's relationship with alcohol is different -- but for those who really struggle with it, it can be a matter of life or death. Celeste Yvonne is the author of the book, "It's Not About The Wine: The Loaded Truth Behind Mommy Wine Culture" -- which explores why mothers are drinking m...2025-03-1830 min
Dating GreatlyEp 32 - When And How To Introduce A New Partner To Your KidsDipping your toes back into the dating pool while co-parenting? In this episode of Dating Greatly, I'm joined by co-parenting expert, Tiffany Rochester. Together, we delve into the art of co-parenting while dating, the ins and outs of step-parenting, and the big question—should you or shouldn't you tell your date that you have kids? We also tackle the crucial topic of introducing your kids to a new partner—the when and the how, as well as maintaining effective boundaries with your ex. Join us for an enlightening chat packed with valuable insights and information from the source. By the e...2025-02-141h 01
Dating GreatlyEp 31 - Discover Your Dating Archetype And Find True Love Ladies! If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the work in your relationship and still not getting the love and validation you crave, this episode of Dating Greatly is for you! I sit down with fellow dating coach, Lilli Bewley as she spills the beans on why even the most self-aware women find themselves in a cycle of "doing for love" and repeating negative patterns in their relationships. Lilli shares how her awesome Dating Archetype Quiz can help and how even a Goddess Woman has healing to do before she becomes irresistibly magne...2025-01-2941 min
Till The Wheels Fall OffCeleste Yvonne - A Conversation on Sobriety, Motherhood, Reconnecting Emotionally and Breaking Societal NormsHave an episode suggestion? Text us!In this episode of Till the Wheels Fall Off, we sit down with the brilliant Celeste Yvonne, celebrated author of It’s Not About the Wine and a powerful voice in the conversation on sobriety, motherhood, and societal expectations. Celeste shares her deeply personal journey of quitting alcohol, navigating the mental load of motherhood, and confronting the harmful messaging of “mommy wine culture.”We explore how women often turn to alcohol to cope with the crushing responsibilities of parenting, the role of societal conditioning, and the deeper truths about emotio...2024-12-111h 37
All Up In Your Biz with Yvonne TchrakianTrust the Timing of Your LifeIn this episode, Yvonne shares a hilarious story which perfectly demonstrates the importance of trusting the timing of your life. When you stop pushing and obsessing over making things happen right now and accept that things are not happening because the timing is not right, everything gradually falls into place. Yvonne shares how she learned to stop pushing, let go and trust the timing of her life and how you can do the same. KEY TAKEAWAYS You cannot control how quickly your manifestation happens. Putting a timeline on things messes up th...2024-11-1416 min
Peripeteia Talk Show For WomenRaising Kids With Special Needs with Celeste YvonneCeleste Yvonne on Raising Kids with Special Needs
Hey, babe! Welcome back to Peripeteia. In today’s episode, host Heather Lowe sits down with Celeste Yvonne, author of It’s Not About the Wine: The Loaded Truth About Mommy Wine Culture, in a candid and powerful conversation about the ups and downs of parenting neurodivergent children. Celeste dives deep into her sobriety journey, the heavy mental load of motherhood, and her fierce advocacy for her kids. Heather and Celeste, both mothers in their own right, explore early signs of neurodivergence, the twists and turns of the...2024-10-0256 min
Entering Motherhood: Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Support184. Is Mommy Wine Culture Hurting Us More Than Helping? with Celeste YvonneWelcome to another enlightening episode of Entering Motherhood! In this episode, host Sarah Marie Bilger sits down with Celeste Yvonne, a mom, author, and advocate for sobriety, especially within the context of motherhood. They delve into Celeste's journey towards sobriety and discuss the pervasive "mommy wine culture" that has become so normalized in today's society.
Celeste shares her personal experiences, including the challenges she faced and the pivotal moments that led her to quit drinking. They talk about the societal pressures and stigmas surrounding alcohol use among mothers and emphasize the importance of creating inclusive environments that...2024-09-2533 min
The Right Room with Hilary PhelpsThe Sober Truth: Challenging Mommy Wine Culture with Celeste YvonneSend us a textCeleste shares her journey from being a wine mom to challenging the mommy wine culture and perfectionism in motherhood. She discusses her experience with postpartum depression and the importance of seeking support. Celeste emphasizes the need for safe spaces and community for women to share their struggles and break the silence. She highlights the impact of mommy wine culture on women's mental health and the well-being of their children. Celeste also addresses the societal pressure on women to do it all and the importance of equal partnerships in parenting. In this conversation, Hilary...2024-09-1251 min
SobahSistahs Sobriety for WomenEpisode 33: Celeste's Story It's not about the WineDownload your Free Guide to Alcohol-Free LivingCeleste Yvonne is a writer, mom, and marketing professional. She is a founding host of the Sober Mom Squad and advocates for mothers who struggle with addiction. Celeste’s new book is called It’s Not About the Wine: The Loaded Truth Behind Mommy Wine CultureJoin the SobahSistahs Private Facebook GroupApply for Private Sober Coaching with MeganFollow SobahSistahs on InstagramSupport the Podcast Buy me a Coffee30-Day Free Trial to the SobahSistahs Empowerment Club2024-06-2955 min
Sober OnionsFinding your Sober Zip Code ~Host Crystal Morrell Guest: Celeste YvonneWelcome Back to Sober Onions Podcast! Crystal Morrell is back to guide you and encourage you on your sober journey. Crystal talks about finding freedom in sobriety discussing may methods of success. Whether you are in recovery or supporting a loved one, or just curious about what it means to live sober, this podcast is for you. Crystal will dive deep into the heart of her sobriety and the sobriety journey of others. They will be talking about the challenges, the triumphs, and everything in between. You will hear from people who have walked this path and co...2024-06-0339 min
Moore StyleExploring Triggers, Trauma, and Manifesting Our Desires with Yvonne RakeTrauma-informed relationship coach Yvonne Rake joins us this week for a deep conversation around navigating triggers, trauma, and living out our desires. Whether you are looking to attract a different type of partner or you are interested in inner work, this episode has something for everyone! Yvonne shares with us the top reasons why women cannot find their perfect partner, how we can figure out our triggers, and why we need to do the “deeper work” if we want to manifest our desires. Yvonne’s story showcases what can happen when we dig deep, get vulnerable, and improve...2024-06-0357 min
Spirit Reflections#151: Quem foi a médium Yvonne Pereira? A sua vida, obra e legado com Elena de FátimaQual a importância de Yvonne Pereira na história do Espiritismo? Como era a sua mediunidade? Qual foi o seu passado reencarnatório e como ele se desenvolveu até a sua última vida como Yvonne? Quais são os livros mais importantes que ela transmitiu ao mundo?
Nesta ocasião em que marcamos 70 anos da data de publicação (maio de 1954) do livro “Memórias de um Suicida”, convidamos ao redor da fogueira a estudiosa trabalhadora e líder espírita Elena de Fátima para uma entrevista valiosa sobre o legado desta heróica médium e s...2024-05-121h 18
Alcohol Minimalist: Change Your Drinking Habits!It's Not About the Wine: The Loaded Truth About Mommy Wine Culture with Celeste YvonneThis week on the podcast, I'm talking with Celeste Yvonne, all about her book: It's Not About the Wine."In this refreshing, honest take on some of the most pressing concerns for twenty-first-century parents, Yvonne mixes research, cultural references, her own story, and engaging interviews with other moms who sought refuge in wine and found a way out. Drinking to blur the tumultuous days of parenting is a catch-22: it actually keeps us from being present during this precious time. It's Not about the Wine pulls back the veil on what's really plaguing mothers, offers tangible tips...2024-03-1337 min
Dating GreatlyEp 21- Dating As A Single Parent: Challenges & Triumphs Dating is hard. From managing unrealistic expectations, to spotting red flags and avoiding situationships. Now imagine you've got a toddler in tow! In today's episode I am joined by image consultant and dating coach, Celeste Moore, who shares her perspective on the balance of raising a child while navigating the dating realm and the challenges that come with being in the role of the protector while wanting to embrace the feminine. We talk about rebuilding trust after toxic relationships and the courageous act of dismantling the walls that guard our hearts. Celeste explores...2024-02-231h 07
For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind RunningHow Running and Sobriety Transformed Celeste Yvonne's LifeThis episode is with runner, writer, and sobriety advocate Celeste Yvonne. A mom of 2, Celeste is not afraid to share how her struggles as a new mom became the catalyst for redefining her relationship with alcohol, running, and her body. Celeste recently published her first book, “It's Not About the Wine”, and we dive into the story behind it, how running factors in, and much more.
In this episode we talk about:
-starting running as a struggling new mom
-Celeste’s journey with running and sobriety
-moving with joy and gratitude
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Alive & Well – Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Productivity, Time Management, Somatic Tools, Work-Life Balance221 - Sober Curious? Sneaky Ways Mommy Wine Culture is Impacting Your Nervous System with Celeste YvonneDo you love to unwind with a glass of wine at the end of the day?You’ve taken care of your kids all day, kept up with the house, done your own work. Maybe that glass at the end of the day is how you take the edge off after the day’s chaos. If so, you’re not alone. Mommy wine culture is everywhere. And I bought into it for years until I studied the nervous system.Sober mom advocate Celeste Yvonne joins us in today’s episode to talk about the harmful...2024-01-2639 min
The Feminist Mom PodcastUnpacking Mommy Wine Culture with Celeste YvonneToday I am speaking with Celeste Yvonne. Celeste is a writer and certified recovery coach (IAPRC) in Reno, Nevada. Her essays on parenting, the mental load of motherhood, mommy wine culture, and sobriety resonates with mothers everywhere and has been featured in the Washington Post, Good Morning America, Today Show, and Refinery 29, among others. Over five years sober and a founding host of the Sober Mom Squad, Celeste advocates for mothers who struggle with addiction and mental health. Her new book, "It’s Not About the Wine: The Loaded Truth Behind Mommy Wine Culture," offers mothers healthy solutions and copi...2024-01-2357 min
Neff Inspiration418 Celeste Yvonne: It’s Not about the Wine - The Real Problem with Mommy Wine CultureCeleste Yvonne is a writer and certified sober coach (IAPRC) with over 20 years of experience as a communications professional in corporate America. Her work on parenting, the mental load of motherhood, mommy wine culture, and sobriety resonates with mothers around the world and has been featured in the Washington Post, Good Morning America, the Today show, and Refinery 29, among others. She is also a contributing writer to the Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestseller So God Made a Mother. Celeste is more than five years sober and a founding host of the Sober Mom Squad. She is an...2024-01-161h 05
Moms at Work with Jeanette TapleyFrom 'Mommy Wine Culture' to Sobriety: A Journey with Celeste YvonnToday, we've got the wonderful Celeste Yvonne joining us. Celeste's story is one that many of us can relate to. She once found herself caught up in the world of "mommy wine culture," using it to cope with the juggling act of working and raising little ones. But then, she made a bold decision—to leave it all behind. In this episode, we'll chat with Celeste about her journey from relying on wine to embracing sobriety. We'll hear about the moments that led to this transformation and how it's changed her life as a working mo...2024-01-1043 min
Women's Running Stories2023 Reflections: Clips to Take With You Into the New YearFor this episode, I chose a variety of clips from 10 episodes published in 2023 that have stuck with me and made an impact. This isn't a "best of" so much as a celebration of the huge variety of experiences and motivations women have in this sport.I hope you'll find something in here to motivate and inspire you, and perhaps spark a new interest for 2024. It's incredible how much this sport brings to so many people and the myriad ways it can show up and change throughout a lifetime.Enjoy!Clips were pulled from...2023-12-2938 min
Motherhood UnstressedBreaking the Silence: Navigating Motherhood, Sobriety, and Mommy Wine Culture with Celeste YvonneRecent data from the nonpartisan health advocacy group March of Dimes reveals a concerning trend—a 4 percent decline in hospitals with labor and delivery services between 2019 and 2020. This decline, coupled with insufficient support, leaves many new mothers feeling isolated and struggling with mental health symptoms. Renowned sober mom advocate, writer, and certified recovery coach Celeste Yvonne experienced this insufficient support personally, recounting the dismissive response she received from her OB when voicing concerns about postpartum depression. Faced with limited options—enroll in a psych ward or let it work itself out—Celeste found herself without the support she desperately needed...2023-12-1730 min
Well-Adjusted MamaCeleste Yvonne: The Loaded Truth Behind Mommy Wine CultureSober mom advocate Celeste Yvonne is a writer and certified recovery coach (IAPRC) with over twenty years of experience as a communications professional in corporate America. Her essays on parenting, the mental load of motherhood, mommy wine culture, and sobriety resonates with mothers everywhere and has been featured in the "Washington Post", "Good Morning America," "Today Show," and "Refinery 29," among others. She is also a contributing writer to the "Wall Street Journal" and "Publishers Weekly" bestseller "So God Made a Mother." Over five years sober and a founding host of the Sober Mom Squad, Celeste advocates...2023-12-1250 min
Avoiding the Addiction Affliction"The Mommy Wine Culture" with Celeste YvonneMommy Wine Culture is the pervasive message that alcohol helps women survive motherhood. That message couldn’t be more flawed and destructive. Celeste Yvonne pulls back the veil on what's really plaguing mothers and discusses her new book, It's Not about the Wine. Celeste Yvonne is a writer and certified sober coach with over twenty years of experience as a communications professional in corporate America. Her essays on parenting, the mental load of motherhood, mommy wine culture, and sobriety resonate with mothers everywhere and have been featured in the Washington Post and on Good Morning America, Today Show, and Re...2023-12-0628 min
The Perinatal Podcast080 - It's Not About The Wine, with Celeste Yvonne | The Perinatal Podcast"Celeste Yvonne, a founding host of Sober Mom Squad, an online community for nondrinking moms, implores 'women drowning in the mental load of motherhood' to rethink their relationship with alcohol and parenting in this passionate debut...Stressed-out moms will find comfort."
Publisher's Weekly shared that about this week's guest and her new book, It's Not About the Wine, and I couldn't have said it better any other way. And y'all know my husband sells wine & spirits for a living, so this is an ongoing discussion for myself, as well as how we want to discuss alcohol consumption...2023-12-0558 min
Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthThe Problem with Mommy Wine Culture with Celeste YvonneSober mom advocate Celeste Yvonne is a writer and certified recovery coach (IAPRC) with over 20 years of experience as a communications professional in corporate America. Her essays on parenting, the mental load of motherhood, mommy wine culture, and sobriety resonates with mothers everywhere and has been featured in the Washington Post, Good Morning America, Today Show, and Refinery 29, among others. Over five years sober and a founding host of the Sober Mom Squad, Celeste advocates for mothers who struggle with addiction and mental health. In this episode, you will hear about: Celeste's relationship to alcohol Justifying...2023-11-2835 min
The Tea & Trails PodcastCeleste Yvonne - The Ultimate Mom Challenge - 47Celeste Yvonne - The Ultimate Mom Challenge - Tea & Trails - Episode 47Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes crush their fueling and hydration to perform at their best. Use their free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a plan for your next race.Follow this link to get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/teaandtrailsWe have merch! Check it out at - https://www.summitcrazy.co.uk/teaandtrailsAre you looking for a one-stop place for everything Tea & Trails? Check out www.teaandtrails.comWe'll...2023-11-171h 58
Martha Runs the World PodcastCeleste Yvonne - Running and the Myth of the Mommy Wine CultureSend us a text#251 - There's a problem going on right now in our world and it's called Mommy Wine Culture. Celeste Yvonne hits it head-on with her new book "It's Not About the Wine: The Loaded Truth Behind Mommy Wine Culture". Besides being an author, Celeste is also a runner, and a recovery coach. We talk about all those things this week. Just a note: There were a couple technical issues, but I don't think it made too much of a difference in the recording. And also, it seemed to be the worst day o...2023-11-0736 min
Honest as a MotherSipping Sober: What is Mommy Wine Culture & Why Do We Need to Talk About It with Celeste YvonneSend us a textAmanda is joined by Celeste Yvonne who is a recovery coach, mother and author of the book "Its not about the Wine" to discuss "mommy wine culture", becoming sober, being sober curious and the mental load of motherhood.Included in this episode:How did alcohol impact her parenting?Anxiety and drinking "Hangxiety" what is it and how did it effect Yvonne so deeply.How can someone get brave enough to say "I do not drink" and how to work through the societal pressures to drink alcohol.Mental load of motherhood...2023-11-0648 min
She Found Motherhood PodcastDoes Mommy Need Wine to Cope?“It’s mommy’s turn to wine! It’s cheaper than therapy!” Why is alcohol the only drug we need to explain not using? It's the cheapest, most popular, and widely available drug for adults in North America, and moreover using it is normalized over declining it, and is often wrapped up in a culture of necessity and as a healthy coping m echanism for moms. But what if we have more to gain than to lose by numbing out the hard parts of parenting? Celeste Yvonne, Recovery Coach, author, mom, and advocate asked herself this exact question...2023-11-0140 min
Find Your Magic83. Getting sober (and I'm not just talking about alcohol) with author and certified recovery coach Celeste YvonneIt's not you, mama - it's the SYSTEM. You do NOT have to be a mom to get a ton out of this incredible conversation with author and recovery coach, Celeste Yvonne.
We're talking about the mental load of motherhood, the patriarchy, priviledge, the slippery slope of "mommy wine culture", and numbing our burnout with unhealthy coping mechanisms.
We're ALSO talking about tools to help us heal, and the magic of sober living (and I'm not just talking about alcohol). This might just be my favorite episode to date.
ABOUT CELESTE: C...2023-11-0150 min
So God Made a MotherIt’s Not about the WineThe day Celeste Yvonne quit drinking, she thought she might have been dying. That moment brought clarity to the young mother and wife—and sparked a passion to shed light on the pervasive mommy wine culture and its dangerous effects on overwhelmed and under supported mothers.As the holidays near, the pressure to drink can intensify. Learn what you can do as you head to or host holiday parties, and what you should ask yourself before you grab that glass of wine or beer. And if it’s not about the wine, what is it about...2023-10-3031 min
Empowered Relationship Podcast: Your Relationship Resource And GuideERP 395: How To Navigate Relationship When One Partner Is Choosing Sobriety — An Interview With Celeste YvonneIn recent years, the rise of the celebrated "mommy wine" culture has given rise to a pressing issue that provides a deceptively innocent escape for mothers. Yet beneath the surface, many mothers find themselves entangled in a web of excessive alcohol consumption that negatively affects their lives and relationships. In this episode, Celeste Yvonne and Dr. Jessica Higgins delve into the challenging dynamics faced by couples when one partner decides to embrace sobriety while the other continues to drink. We explore the isolation and emotional strain often experienced by those navigating this complex terrain. The discussion offers...2023-10-2451 min
The One Day At A Time Recovery PodcastDeconstructing Mommy Wine Culture with Author Celeste YvonneThere has been a lot of talk about “Mommy Wine Culture” in recent years. Specifically about how women are being sold a lie. A lie that says we should be able to do everything and if we don’t we’re failing, and that a glass of wine will smooth out the rough spots. Today I’m speaking with Celeste Yvonne, author of “It’s not about the wine: The loaded truth behind Mommy Wine Culture”. She has really struck a nerve with her writing and thoughts on social media. Her platform on IG, @theultimatemomchallenge has over 112K foll...2023-10-051h 01
The Bizzimumzi PodcastS2 / E42: Celeste Yvonne, Recovery Coach , Advocate & Author of : "It's Not About The Wine"In this week's illuminating episode, our host Ashley sits down with the inimitable Celeste Yvonne – a mom, renowned writer, advocate, recovery coach, and now, an author. Known for her unfiltered take on motherhood, Celeste's words have been a beacon for mothers across the globe. Her recent book, "It's Not About The Wine", delves deep into the rising trend of moms turning to alcohol for solace, and the underlying feelings of being under-supported and overwhelmed.As a certified life and recovery coach, Celeste has been instrumental in aiding women worldwide, guiding them to find the intersection of motherhood an...2023-10-0435 min
The Way Out | A Sobriety and Recovery PodcastCeleste Yvonne is The Sober Mom Advocate | The Way Out Podcast Episode 365In this rendition of The Way Out I’m pleased to bring you my interview with Person in long term recovery, Sober Mom Advocate, writer, and Certified Recovery Coach Celeste Yvonne. As a certified recovery coach, Celeste works with women around the world who want to connect the dots between motherhood and self-fulfillment; exploring all that awaits when we seek a better way. Celeste shares her journey to and through Recovery to this point
with us with the candor and wisdom that is without question the result of the hard work she’s put into her Recovery. A Recovery that...2023-10-031h 27
The Sober Mom LifeHow the Mental Load of Motherhood Leads to Mommy Wine Culture with Celeste YvonneCeleste Yvonne is back on the pod today to talk about her fantastic new book ‘It’s Not About the Wine: The Loaded Truth Behind Mommy Wine Culture’! This book is a must read for any mom. We dive deep into how the mental load of motherhood and systemic issues in our society drive women to seek unhealthy coping mechanisms like alcohol. Then, Celeste will share strategies that you can use to replace alcohol as a coping mechanism in your own life. Celeste wants you to know that the alcohol...2023-10-0248 min
She Breathes53. It's Not About the Wine: The Loaded Truth Behind Mommy Wine Culture with Celeste YvonneWhat is the mental load of motherhood? What is mommy wine culture? Why is being a mom so hard sometimes? What is the difference between emotional sobriety and literal sobriety? What can moms do when they are feeling overwhelmed? In today's episode, we talk about all of this and more. My guest is Celeste Yvonne, author of It's Not About the Wine: The Loaded Truth Behind Mommy Wine Culture. I so enjoyed having Celeste on the show today. She is real and raw and incredible. The topics we discuss are extraordinarily important but often swept under the rug. Modern moms...2023-09-2941 min
Another Mother RunnerWomen and AlcoholWhether you imbibe alcohol or not, or are concerned about your drinking or not, you’ll gain insight and empathy by listening to this episode. Guests Celeste Yvonne, author of It’s Not About the Wine, and Amanda Kuda, who wrote the upcoming Unbottled Potential, open up with hosts Sarah and Molly about:-how giving up alcohol allows them to live more fully; -what a “gray-area drinker” is—and why it can be a bad place; -how sober-curious folks can “try on” sobriety;-getting comfortable with meditation—and its role as a sobriety-tool; and,2023-09-291h 19
Cracking AddictionFrom Fear and Frustration to Freedom: Breaking Free from the Grip of AlcoholIn today's episode, we have a special guest, Celeste Yvonne, sharing her personal experiences and insights on quitting alcohol and embracing a sober life.Celeste discusses the challenges that many individuals face when attempting to break free from the clutches of addiction, particularly when it comes to alcohol. She explores the fears of not fitting in, losing friends, and the belief that without alcohol, life may not be as enjoyable. Drawing from her own journey, Celeste opens up about feeling disconnected from her own life and losing her sense of identity without alcohol.However, she...2023-09-2727 min
1000 Days Sober PodcastOn Mummy Wine Culture: A Conversation With Celeste YvonneOur incredible guest today is Celeste Yvonne—a sober mom advocate, certified recovery coach, and accomplished writer. With her work featured in the Washington Post, Good Morning America, Today Show, and many more, Celeste brings an extensive 20-year career in communications into the sober mom sphere. She's also a founding host of the Sober Mom Squad and a resident of Reno, Nevada, where she lives with her husband and two children.
🌐 Connect with Celeste Yvonne:
- Official Site
- Facebook
- Instagram
What You'll Learn:
- The Drinking Culture Around...2023-09-261h 06
Energized with Dr. MarizaThe Loaded Truth Behind Mom Wine Culture and the False Need to Wine Down with Celeste YvonneHow often have you thought about committing weeks at a time to abstain from alcohol… but something came up so you caved earlier than you’d hoped? It’s happened to all of us. For me, even in my early to mid-thirties, I started to notice alcohol was NOT serving me. Drinking alcohol— even just a few glasses of wine at dinner— felt disruptive to my health. I put weight on fast, my brain felt scrambled, and I felt hazy and moody. If you’ve been feeling rundown, numb, stressed, or you just know something...2023-09-261h 13
The Gratitude PodcastSober Mom On Self-Care & Gratitude - Celeste Yvonne (ep. 859)Her essays on parenting, the mental load of motherhood, mommy wine culture, and sobriety resonates with mothers everywhere and has been featured in the Washington Post, Good Morning America and the Today Show, among others. She is also a contributing writer to the Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestseller So God Made a Mother.Celeste shares her personal journey as a mother and her experience with alcohol as a coping mechanism for the stress of motherhood. She talks about the moment she realized the negative impact alcohol was having on her life and decided t...2023-09-2549 min
Previa Alliance PodcastInterview with Celeste Yvonne: It's Not About the WineListen in as Sarah speaks with Celeste Yvonne, a sober mom advocate, writer, and certified recovery coach well-known across social media as @theultimatemomchallenge, to discuss her new book It’s Not About the Wine: The Loaded Truth Behind Mommy Wine Culture.After voicing her concerns about postpartum depression, she was dismissed by her OB, who gave her one of two options: enroll in a psych ward or let it work itself out. Left with zero support and a new baby, many assured her she’d need alcohol to get through motherhood. Listen in as Sarah and Celeste dive...2023-09-2529 min
Motherhood IntendedIt’s Not About the Wine: The Loaded Truth Behind Mommy Wine Culture with Celeste YvonneAlcohol isn't going to fix the systemic lack of support for mothers--and pretending it's the solution to surviving motherhood does more harm than good.Jacqueline is joined by Celeste Yvonne, a sober mom advocate, writer, and certified recovery coach well-known across social media as @theultimatemomchallenge. She's an author of her new book It’s Not About the Wine: The Loaded Truth Behind Mommy Wine Culture and has been featured in The Washington Post, Good Morning America, and Refinery 29. “I imagine a future where binge drinking isn’t an expected part of the college experie...2023-09-2143 min