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Creative SobrietyEpisode 43: Sober Book Club Events Happening 10/25 & 11/1 w/author Jessica Guerrieri!! (@jessicaguerrieriauthor and @lowelch)Hey Y'all!!Today I have two special ladies on the show to discuss some exciting events taking place this month, one in Tampa FL on 10/25 and one in San Francisco on 11/1.Fiction author, Jessica Guerrieri, joined me in Nashville this summer to discuss her debut novel, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (Harper Muse), and the much needed update to the narrative around women and alcohol in fiction. We had such an amazing turnout and response from the community that we've decided to take this show on the road! Lauren Welch, s...
2025-10-1339 minCreative SobrietyEpisode 42: SOBER OCTOBER and other NEWS w/Kristen (@creativesobriety)Hey y'all!Today we are talking about Sober October and why this is the perfect month for a reset. I'm sharing some tips for getting the most out of your dry month!!I'm also going to dive into some of the latest news on the impending 2025-2030 dietary guidelines that are due out before the end of the year and why alcohol is at the front of that discussion. If you want to go deeper into that topic please check out the pieces I've written on Substack specifically about the 2025 alcohol guidelines, the c...
2025-10-0825 min
Books I Make My Husband ReadS3E3 - Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by Jessica GuerrieriIn this episode, we discuss Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by Jessica Guerrieri, joined by the author herself. It’s a powerful story of motherhood, identity, and the phantom life that lingers in the background. We unpack the choices, struggles, and regrets that make Leah O’Connor’s journey unforgettable.LinksOfficial author website: (https://www.jessicaguerrieri.net/) Book on Goodreads: (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/216052784-between-the-devil-and-the-deep-blue-sea) Jessica Guerrieri on Goodreads: (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/50861087.Jessica_Guerrieri)Chapters(01:23) - Why Krsity picked this book
(04:05) - Book summary (clean)
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2025-09-301h 11
Another Bottle DownSan Leonardo and the Magnificence of TrentinoOn today's episode, Jessica is joined by the Marchese Anselmo Guerrieri Gonzaga, the current owner and managing director of Tenuta San Leonardo in Trentino. Over 1,000 years ago, San Leonardo was founded as a monastery, but it has served as the residence of the Marchese Guerrieri Gonzaga family for over three centuries. Anselmo elaborates on the winemaking traditions of the estate, starting with his father the Marchese Carlo being drawn to Bordeaux and eventually working with the Marquis Mario Incisa della Rocchetta at San Guido (before Sassicaia was made). Anselmo is such an advocate for Trentino and the Bo...
2025-09-2851 min
This Mama Is Lit!Jessica Guerrieri: Addiction and the Shadow SelfAmanda Fields and Eva Langston chat with Jessica Guerrieri, author of Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, about motherhood drinking culture, the power of family and friendship, and addiction. Jessica's debut novel offers an honest rebuttal to the prevalence of alcohol in "mom life" and the fragility of family ties.Originally from the Bay Area, Jessica Guerrieri lives in Davis, California, with her husband and three young daughters. Jessica has a background teaching special education but left the field to pursue a career in writing. Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea won the...
2025-09-2430 min
Alcohol Minimalist: Change Your Drinking Habits!Between the Devil & The Deep Blue Sea with Jessica GuerreriIn this week’s episode of the Alcohol Minimalist podcast, Molly shares an insightful conversation with debut novelist and recovery advocate Jessica Guerrieri. While fiction authors aren’t typical guests, Jessica’s novel Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea offers a compelling and deeply personal exploration of the consequences of mommy wine culture, making it a perfect fit for the podcast’s mission.Jessica and Molly dive into why fiction can be a powerful medium for examining difficult topics like addiction, parenting, and societal narratives around alcohol. They also talk about how book clubs, which of...
2025-09-2245 min
Minimalist Moms Podcast | Simple Living for Overwhelmed MomsSobriety, Storytelling, and the Truth About "Mommy Wine Culture" | Jessica Guerrieri (Going Deeper)Going Deeper episodes will be less structured with a more conversational tone. These conversations will focus on interesting people I've come across that share similar values, perspectives and intentions expressed on the Minimalist Moms Podcast.In this episode, I sit down with debut author Jessica Guerrieri to talk about her novel Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea—and the real-life journey that inspired it. Jessica opens up about motherhood, addiction, and the cultural pressures of “mommy wine culture,” sharing how sobriety, writing, and community became lifelines in her story. This is a raw and hopeful conver...
2025-09-1236 min
Rewired SoberEP 38. Book Club Gold with a Gulp of Truth: Jessica Guerrieri on Writing What We’re All Too Afraid to SayIn this episode, Kate sits down with Jessica Guerrieri, author of Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea—a novel that has taken sober and sober-curious communities by storm. Jessica blends raw honesty, lived addiction, and the messy truths of motherhood into a work of “book club fiction” that’s reaching women where memoirs sometimes can’t.With over 12 years of sobriety, Jessica opens up about why she chose fiction over memoir, how writing became both a refuge and a mirror, and what happens when you say the scary things out loud. Together, Kate and Jessica dive into...
2025-09-0951 min
The Sober Mom LifeWhen Addiction Gets in the Way of Your Dreams with Author Jessica GuerrieriAuthor Jessica Guerrieri joins me for a chat about her incredible novel, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea. This book is a must read for any woman who has struggled with Mommy Wine culture. Jessica shares openly about her own 12 year sobriety journey from alcohol, which included a relapse into addictive behavior surrounding THC and pills. We’ll talk about the similarities between alcohol and THC and the troubling trend within the cannabis market to market to sober and sober curious women. We’ll also touch on the in...
2025-08-251h 00
Medium Lady Talks: Burnout Recovery for Millennials and MothersEpisode 150: Mothering Yourself, Recovery and Sobriety with Sober Coach and Author Amy C. WillisWhat if the care you needed wasn’t one more task, but a radical act of self-trust?
In Episode 150, I’m joined by Amy C. Willis, sober coach, speaker, and founder of Hol + Well. Amy works with women and queer folks to explore what’s possible in a life free from alcohol—one rooted in rest, boundaries, and real self-care.
We explore the concept of mothering yourself—a tender and transformative practice that helped Amy through early sobriety when she didn’t yet feel worthy of care. This idea ties beautifully into our Summer of Real Rest se...
2025-08-181h 01
Illuminated RecoveryEpisode 14: Highlighting The Sober Mom CollectiveI am talking to four of the six women who created and run Sober Mom Collective which is an online space for moms working at staying sober. They give us all the details of this magical community and then, they each share their own sober story. Leah shares her story about the pressure of ‘mommy wine culture’ and the importance of having a village of women/moms to support her in sobriety.Lainy opens up about black-out drinking and how you don’t have to hit rock bottom to quit drinking, you don’t need a...
2025-07-201h 34
Bottomless to Sober72. You Can Have It All and Still Be Struggling: How Fiction Helped Jessica Guerrieri Tell the Truth About Motherhood, Alcohol, and RecoveryIn this episode:In this episode, I talk with debut author Jessica Guerrieri about her novel Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, a raw, honest story about addiction, motherhood, and recovery. We dive into why she chose fiction over memoir, how mommy wine culture harms more than it helps, and what it took for her to leave teaching.If you’ve ever felt ashamed, stuck, or unsure how you got here, this one’s for you. Jessica’s story is a powerful reminder that healing is possible, alcohol can trap anyone, and you’re not a...
2025-06-2751 min
Meagan's Book Club Podcast46: Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea DiscussionSPOILERS!! In the month of June, we discussed Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea—a raw, powerful novel that dives into the complexities of addiction, identity, and resilience. Even more special? Author Jessica Guerrieri joined us for the conversation. Since the book is rooted in her own lived experience with alcoholism, her insights brought incredible depth, vulnerability, and honesty to our discussion. It was an unforgettable chat full of emotion, reflection, and hope.
2025-06-2735 min
Book GangThis Raw Debut Shows Addiction's True CostIn this Jessica Guerrieri interview, we discuss her debut, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, and how 12 years of sobriety shaped this unforgettable tale.Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea is a raw and emotionally resonant debut that examines the insidious nature of alcohol addiction and how it distorts relationships, parenting, and one woman's self-perception. In this conversation, Jessica shares how her twelve-year sobriety journey shaped the story and why telling the truth about addiction matters.In this heartfelt and powerful conversation, Jessica and I discuss:How Jessica's sobriety journey...
2025-05-2355 min
The Shit No One Tells You About WritingHow a Books With Hooks Query Became a Buzzy DebutIn this eye-opening episode, Bianca Marais interviews Jessica Guerrieri, author of 'Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea.' They discuss Jessica's journey from teaching special education to becoming a published author, her experiences with addiction recovery, and the evolution of her debut novel. They discuss the intricacies of writing, the importance of feedback, and the challenges of navigating the publishing world. Jessica shares her insights on the writing process, the significance of point of view, and the role of beta readers in shaping her work. The episode concludes with Jessica's journey to landing an agent and securing...
2025-05-2228 min
Booked Solid With Han + StephBetween the Truth and the Page: A Conversation with HarperMuse Debut Author Jessica GuerrieriIn this powerful and refreshingly honest episode, Stephanie Mack sits down with friend, debut author and Maurice Prize winner Jessica Guerrieri to talk about her upcoming novel Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea. Stephanie dives into motherhood, vulnerability, book club fiction, and what it means to tell the truth on the page—no filter, no fluff. If you're a fan of bold voices and books that make you feel seen, this episode is for you.Thank you so much for listening, bookish besties!Today's Solid Sponsor:Today's episode of the Booked Solid...
2025-05-141h 10Meagan's Book Club Podcast29: Chat with Jessica GuerrieriIn this episode, we delve into Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, the compelling debut novel by Jessica Guerrieri. Set in coastal California, the story follows Leah O’Connor, a once-free-spirited artist whose unexpected journey into motherhood and family life leads her to confront addiction and identity loss. Guerrieri's narrative offers a raw and empathetic exploration of the complexities of modern womanhood, making it a must-read for fans of Celeste Ng and Liane Moriarty.Website: https://www.jessicaguerrieri.net/IG: jessicaguerrieriauthor
2025-05-1339 minCreative SobrietyEpisode 31: Jessica Guerrieri (@jessicaguerrieriauthor)Hey y'all!Today I'm speaking with debut fiction author and fellow sober girl, Jessica Guerrieri, about her new release Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (Harper Muse). Jessica shares her sobriety and recovery journey as well as her author journey and it's such an inspiring conversation. Anyone who has creative goals of their own will find some value in this episode! This is an especially great listen for any mothers out there who are finding themselves stuck in the toxicity of "mommy wine culture," or feel like no one understands their struggle. Even i...
2025-05-1354 min
So, I wrote a book... Now What?Ep. 22 Jessica Guerrieri. There's no shame in rejection.In this conversation, Jessica Guerrieri shares her journey to becoming an author, discussing her passion for writing, the challenges of balancing motherhood with her writing career, and the importance of patience in the publishing process. She reflects on her experiences with querying, the role of beta readers, and the significance of feedback in shaping her work. Jessica emphasizes the labor of love that goes into writing and the supportive community of writers and women in recovery that has helped her along the way.Pre order Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea here:
2025-05-081h 03
Mic Drop Sun DripPut Both Feet In: Jessica Love on Being A Mother, Activist, Lover and the Journey of Loving + Choosing OurselvesThis episode drop is one of my favorites of all time because it touches on the most important thing to me in this life: love, sacred union, partnership, family and the journey of motherhood.My beautiful guest today is a dear friend of mine.Meet Jessica Love - an astrologer, tarot reader and Board Certified Psychosynthesis Life Coach with 8 years of experience helping Wild Women heal their hearts, find their voices and reawaken their wild feminine through coaching, embodiment and aligning with the cosmos.She is also a mama to a sweet 14 month...
2025-05-0651 min
Avoiding the Addiction Affliction"Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea" with Jessica GuerrieriJessica Guerrieri is a writer and novelist who lives in Northern California with her husband and three daughters. With a background in special education, Jessica left the field to pursue a career in writing and raise her children. With over a decade of sobriety, she is a fierce advocate for addiction recovery. She discusses her recovery and her award-winning debut book club fiction novel Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea. Jessica’s book, other works, and contact information can be accessed at https://www.jessicaguerrieri.net/. The views and opinions of the guests on th...
2025-04-0935 minMeagan's Book Club Podcast5: April, May, June New BooksPlease welcome my first guest to the podcast! My bookstagram friend Hannah @booksandbitesroc and I always have a lot to talk about in the book world and it was so fun discussing quarter 2 books with her. We break it down per month to keep our discussion relatively organized so hopefully that helps. Even with mentioning the 55 books in this episode, we are leaving out plenty! This is a big season of books. Happy Listening. April BooksSay You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez, The Sirens by Emilia Hart, Vera Wong's Guide to...
2025-03-201h 05
Books I Make My Husband ReadS2 - Special Contest EpisodeIt’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for—our contest episode is LIVE! Four incredible finalists. Four passionate book pitches. One very overwhelmed Jon. Who made the most convincing case? Which book will Jon actually read? And will he survive the wrath of the book community if he makes the wrong choice? Tune in now to hear all the drama, all the passion, and the final decision! LinksShared Hearts (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/221108786-shared-hearts)Leigh Jack on IG (https://www.instagram.com/authorleighjack/)A Love Letter to Whiskey (https://www.goodreads.com/bo...
2025-03-0440 min
Thoughts from a Page PodcastKelly Hooker - February's Real Time ReadingKelly Hooker joins me for the February's Real Time Reading episode where we highlight our current, past and upcoming reads.Kelly’s Selections:Last: Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild Nesting by Roisin O’Donnell Now:Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by Jessica GuerrieriThe Names by Florence KnappNext:What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown The Compound by Aisling Rawle DNFs or Didn't Like:NoneBook Mail...
2025-02-2251 min
Thrive Alcohol Free40. Remove Alcohol, Get Your Dream with Jessica GuerrieriIn this episode, I speak to Jessica Guerrieri. We talk about: her story; what it was like to stop drinking at 29 years old; Mummy wine culture; book clubs; getting her dream; her debut book; the impact of not drinking during the pandemic, numbing emotions, her next projects and what Thriving Alcohol Free means to her.
Jessica is a writer and novelist, and lives in Northern California with her husband and three daughters. She enjoys the ocean, her Peloton, and finding outlets for creativity. Her award-winning debut book club fiction novel, ‘Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea...
2024-06-201h 03
The Manuscript AcademyFinding Your Perfect Agent Fit with Agent Ismita Hussain and Author Jessica GuerrieriPlease note: This episode contains mentions of alcoholism, recovery, and sobriety.
We are so happy to welcome author Jessica Guerrieri and agent Ismita Hussain (Great Dog Literary) to the podcast.
They're a great example of what to look for in an author-agent relationship--they're creative, collaborative, supportive, and successful (Jessica's debut book club fiction, Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea, comes out 2025 with HarperCollins).
We also discuss re-querying, facing rejection, and the healing power of storytelling and personal narrative.
Meet with Ismita here: https://manuscriptacademy.com/faculty-members/ismita-hussain
Find the transcript and show notes here: https://manuscriptacademy.com/podcast-ismita-hussain-jessica-guerrieri
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2024-05-1146 min
Billy Dees PodcastJessica Guerrieri Talks Writing, Querying, and Maintaining SobrietyJessica Guerrieri is a mom to three fierce, young daughters and has spent the past decade as an advocate for addiction recovery. Jessica enjoys competing in Spartan Races all over California and in May of 2023 she celebrated a decade of sobriety.Jessica has a BA in English from UC Davis with an emphasis in creative writing. Her articles have been published on Scary Mommy, Yahoo Life, Mom.com, BluntMoms, Filter Free Parents, and Sonoma Family Life and Mendo Lake Family Life magazines.“Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea” is b...
2023-06-3039 min
Mic Drop Sun DripThe Tea on Self Trust with Jessica WinansDuring today’s tea, we welcome the goddess, Jessica Winans. For the last 5 years she has helped hundreds of women heal their hearts, find their voices and step into their authentic power with her signature, Wild Woman Transformational Process. As a Certified Psychosynthesis Life Coach, 200 YTT Yoga Instructor and Intuitive Tarot Reader, she uses a multidimensional approach to healing and wellness to support you in healing from past pains/experiences, limiting beliefs and self-sabotaging patterns so you can take radical ownership of your life and live from an empowered, peaceful and fulfilling place.Join The Abundance Sanctuary:
2023-06-0543 min
UNSCRIPTEDKeys To ABUNDANCEIn this week’s episode, I am joined by Lauren Guerrieri, who is the founder and CEO of House of Lo, a company dedicated to creating safe spaces for women to activate abundance and not just in the monetary sense. Lauren comes to speak to us today about what she describes as her “Keys to Abundance.” We discuss the tremendous importance of self-love and how it impacts every aspect of our lives. She also share’s with us the influence that expressing ourselves through journaling can have as well as allowing ourselves to be seen through the eyes of those who...
2022-01-2629 min
The Rad Dad's Show2.15 Dad Wine 101 with a SommelierThe Rad Dads are joined by Jessica Shinnick-Guerrieri, a Sommelier, for a wine tasting. The Rad Dads try a prosecco, a chardonnay, & a Malbec. While the Rad Dads are not experts in wine their guest is and she offers amazing insights on wine.
Do you how to pair wine? Do you know what perlage means? Why do customers always try the wine when purchasing a bottle at dinner? What is a long finish? She even insights some words of wisdom when purchasing a wine when going to your local stores! Join us for the answer to these questi...
2021-04-1851 min
Comizi d’amoreComizi D'Amore di domenica 08/04/2018tracklist comizio 228:..Pier Paolo Pasolini - Comizi D’Amore..Jean Luc Godard - Il Maschio E La Femmina..Meshell Ndegeocello - Nite and Day..Jean Luc Godard - Il Maschio E La Femmina..DJ Krush - Regulus..Joseph L. Mankiewicz - Eva Contro Eva..Jessica Lauren - Kofi Nomad (Radio Edit)..Joseph L. Mankiewicz - Eva Contro Eva..Mark Pritchard - The Arched Window..Ingmar Bergman - Persona..Yazmin Lacey - 90 Degrees..Jean Luc Godard - Questa E’ La Mia Vita..Yakamoto Kotzuga - Suffer & Hold..Ingmar Bergman - Il Settimo Sigillo..Angel Ros - Storia Di 2 Guerrieri..Jean Luc Goda...
2018-04-0838 min
Ricky Richards Represents13 - Jessica Bradley & Geneva GuerrieriI catch up with two of the prior students from the creative advertising bootcamp that I ran early in 2016 and they talk about their progress since the event and they offer advice to other graduates entering the creative industry.
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2016-10-2318 min
Ricky Richards RepresentsJessica Bradley & Geneva Guerrieri: Their experiences on the advertising workshop.I catch up with two of the prior students from the creative advertising bootcamp that I ran early in 2016 and they talk about their progress since the event and they offer advice to other graduates entering the creative industry. Note* Sorry about the audio quality. I set up in a rush and I failed to fix the levels.
2016-10-2300 min