The Sober Mom Life

As we get ready to enter 2024, I want to invite you to reframe how you view your personal story with alcohol. So many of us have been caught in society’s lie that a ‘normal’ drinker can ‘control’ this highly addictive substance, quickly tossing you into the role of the villain if you ‘fail’ to do so. Nothing could be further from the truth. What if, in 2024, instead of seeing yourself as the villain… you cast yourself as the hero of your story? What if you get to be the one who saves yourself from this uncontrollable villainous substance? What would that change for you? My guess is it would change everything. It’s invaluable to connect with others who deeply understand what you’re going through. The amazing women inside of the Sober Mom Life Cafe are just that, and they will support you every step of the way as you walk this brave path. Inside the Cafe, you will receive access to Discord chat rooms to connect with other moms, many meetings each week (including a new spouses meeting in 2024!), a monthly book club, a secret podcast, the ability to tell your story on The Real Sober Moms and so much more! Join by Dec 31st to lock in the 2023 rate of $15/month! The price will be rising to $25/month in 2024. Join here: https://mykindofsweet.com/sober-mom-life-cafe/If you’re looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!!  Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I 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 2023. 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: 2:10 - Amanda E. White (Ep 44) 4:32 - Jo Piazza (Ep 46) 6:35 - Carolyn Robistow (Ep 48) 8:54 - Meg Geisewite (Ep 51) 10:59 - Lizzy Savetsky (Ep 52) 12:16 - Julia Dzafic (Ep 53) 13:54 - Laura McKowan (Ep 55) 15:55 - Meg Fee (Ep 56) 17:00 - Laura Tremaine (Ep 57) 19:54 - Kristen Kennedy (Ep 59) 22:24 - Jenn Kautsch (Ep 60) 24:05 - Gretchen Adams (Ep 61) 25:10 - Jessica Lahey (Ep 62)28:00 - Jessica Jeboult (Ep 64) 29:25 - Laura Cathcart Robbins (Ep 65) 30:48 - Jolene Park (Ep 71) 32:18 - Deb, The Mocktail Mom (Ep 77) 34:00 - Kimberly Kearns (Ep 79) 35:20 - Casey Davidson (Ep 85) 37:02 - Audrey (Ep 87) 38:12 - Payal Desai (Ep 89) 40:47 - Tawny Lara (Ep 93) 43:20 - Courtney Andersen (Ep 95) 43:56 - Celeste Yvonne (Ep 103) 45:03 - Mina Starsiak Hawk (Ep 107) 47:21 - Audrey (Ep 109) 49:25 - Jamie Glowacki (Ep 111) 51:02 - Hillary Phelps (Ep 113) 52:42 - Taylor Cole (Ep 119) 54:12 - Karolina Rzadkowolska (Ep 121) 55:27 - Dr. Brooke Scheller (Ep 123) 56:19 - My mom Susan! (Ep 125) Thank you so much for being a part of the incredible Sober Mom Life community in 2023! I can’t wait to continue the journey with you in 2024. Join us inside the Sober Mom Life Cafe! For just $15/month, you get access to weekly meetings, bonus episodes, a Discord chat, a monthly book club, the option to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and so much more! Learn all about it here: https://mykindofsweet.com/sober-mom-life-cafe/If you’re looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!!  Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Newly alcohol-free, sober mom Amy is here to tell her story! As a rule follower in high school, Amy didn’t start drinking until college. Yet, at that point, she didn’t even question it. It felt like ‘that’s just what you did in college’. Amy’s drinking remained unquestioned for years as she moved into her 20s, started drinking at home to cut stress, and became a mom. But slowly, questions and uneasiness began to pop up. With a helpful nudge from her sister in law and the guidance of a great podcast, Amy started to give her drinking a closer look. She explored moderation and breaks with open eyes. After a long journey, she has now made the decision to go fully alcohol free! For her health, for her family, and for herself.Amy wants you to know that you deserve to have informed consent about the effects alcohol! Learn how it affects your mind and body, and make your decisions from there. Amy recommends the podcast Stop Overdrinking and Start Living for anyone beginning their journey to understand their drinking. Join us inside the Sober Mom Life Cafe! For just $15/month, you get access to weekly meetings, bonus episodes, a Discord chat, a monthly book club, the option to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and so much more! Learn all about it here: https://mykindofsweet.com/sober-mom-life-cafe/If you’re looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A couple of weeks ago I released an interview on the podcast that has drawn a bit of controversy, and it’s opened up a bigger conversation that I feel is so important to address. So, today I’m here with my therapist mom to talk about it. I want you to know: The work that you are doing to explore or maintain sobriety is life changing. You are changing your world (and your family’s world!) by walking this brave path. This is revolutionary work. And, it is enough. You don’t have to start a podcast, or write a book, or launch a business in your sobriety. The courageous work of healing yourself and showing up for your family in a new way is the most important work you could do. This can be your legacy, and it’s a damn good one. Join us inside the Sober Mom Life Cafe! For just $15/month, you get access to weekly meetings, bonus episodes, a Discord chat, a monthly book club, the option to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and so much more! Learn all about it here: https://mykindofsweet.com/sober-mom-life-cafe/If you’re looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!!  Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Real Sober Mom Katie is here today to share her important sobriety story! Like so many of us, alcohol had been normalized for her from the very beginning. She got her first taste at twelve years old, and she absolutely loved it. Once Katie entered parenthood, her drinking switched from social to something she did alone in her home. Gradually, the bottles of wine became boxes to fit her growing intake. When she began drinking in the mornings to satisfy her cravings, a terrifying realization dawned on her… she had developed a physical addiction. With the leadership of her family, Katie entered rehab in January 2023 and went through an intense detox experience. She absolutely loved rehab, and she recommends it to anyone who needs help! For Katie, 2022 has been a transformative year of learning to live sober. There have been slips along the way, but she is so grateful to the women of the sober mom community for the support they have given her in her quest to stay sober! Katie wants you to know that the work can feel so hard, but it is SO worth it. Keep going! Join us inside the Sober Mom Life Cafe! For just $15/month, you get access to weekly meetings, bonus episodes, a Discord chat, a monthly book club, the option to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and so much more! Learn all about it here: https://mykindofsweet.com/sober-mom-life-cafe/If you’re looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!!  Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Brooke Scheller is back on the pod to talk about her fantastic upcoming book “How to Eat to Change How You Drink”!In today’s episode, Brooke tells us about the three drinking archetypes, nutritional changes you can make to support your body and mind in your first weeks of sobriety, and how nutrition can help heal the body from past alcohol use. Plus, she’ll give a sneak peek into the great (and easy!) recipes in her book! Preorder Dr. Brooke’s book and learn more about her community, The Functional Sobriety Network, at www.functionalsobriety.comFollow Dr. Brooke on Instagram @drbrookeschellerJoin us inside the Sober Mom Life Cafe! For just $15/month, you get access to weekly meetings, bonus episodes, a Discord chat, a monthly book club, the option to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and so much more! Learn all about it here: https://mykindofsweet.com/sober-mom-life-cafe/If you’re looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Real Sober Mom Megan is here today to share her extremely important (and relatable!) sobriety story. On the outside, Alcohol never seemed like a ‘problem’ in Megan’s life. But on the inside, something felt increasingly off. After receiving two very different opinions from health professionals regarding her drinking, she needed answers to the big question: what was an acceptable level of drinking for her? So, she began detective work! Megan took herself on a long series of stops and starts, paying attention to every detail and educating herself along the way. One year and three months ago she made her decision: it was time to fully embrace sobriety. Megan wants you to know: you are so close to experiencing the beauty on the other side of sobriety. Keep going! Megan recommends This Naked Mind. Join us inside the Sober Mom Life Cafe! For just $15/month, you get access to weekly meetings, bonus episodes, a Discord chat, a monthly book club, the option to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and so much more! Learn all about it here: https://mykindofsweet.com/sober-mom-life-cafe/If you’re looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Karolina Rzadkowolska is with me today to chat about her book Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol to Gain a Happier, More Confident You. Today, Karolina shares with us how choosing sobriety six years ago led her on a journey to find deeper purpose, creativity, and power in her life. Plus, we chat about the importance of finding sober role models, the power in breaking generational patterns, and how sobriety can serve as a catalyst for major personal growth. Karolina now helps women walk a sober path as an alcohol-free life coach. To learn more about her offerings, visit https://euphoricaf.comJoin us inside the Sober Mom Life Cafe! For just $15/month, you get access to weekly meetings, bonus episodes, a Discord chat, a monthly book club, the option to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and so much more! Learn all about it here: https://mykindofsweet.com/sober-mom-life-cafe/If you’re looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Like so many of us, alcohol was ever present in Melissa’s life as she was growing up. Though it didn’t hold much interest for her when she was young, its constant presence eventually sucked her in when she was in college. And, as the years went on, it became a centerpiece in her life. Whenever Melissa’s drinking began to feel like too much, she turned to moderation as a way to cope. Yet time and time again, alcohol simply crept back in until it was just as much of an issue as it had been before. Finally, after a very careful attempt at moderation ended in failure, she decided there was only one other way: to quit completely. Melissa is now 66 days sober! She is feeling so much relief to finally be free of the cycle. Join us inside the Sober Mom Life Cafe! For just $15/month, you get access to weekly meetings, bonus episodes, a Discord chat, a monthly book club, the option to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and so much more! Learn all about it here: https://mykindofsweet.com/sober-mom-life-cafe/If you’re looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You might recognize Taylor Cole from the early 00’s reality show Laguna Beach! At the beginning of this year, Taylor made a big decision: To be ‘alcohol-free in 2023’. She’s gained so much from this experience, and she’s now ready to tell her sobriety story!Taylor shares what it was like to film a secretly booze-infused reality show as a teenager, how that affected her relationship with alcohol moving into adulthood, and the big shift in her life that opened her eyes to the damage that alcohol does to the body.She wants you to know that you don’t have to have a ‘problem’ in order to say goodbye to alcohol! Taylor is now a holistic nutritionist and functional therapy practitioner. You can find her on Instagram at @taylorcoleTaylor recommends using an Oura ring to gain an eye opening peek into your health! https://ouraring.comJoin us inside the Sober Mom Life Cafe! For just $15/month, you get access to weekly meetings, bonus episodes, a Discord chat, a monthly book club, the option to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and so much more! Learn all about it here: https://mykindofsweet.com/sober-mom-life-cafe/If you’re looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.