I loved talking with Zoe Malin at NBC News is about the Sober Curious Movement. We dug into the shift in America’s drinking habits, normalizing sobriety, Dry January, Sober October and why the fears we have about what people might think if we stop drinking are so outdated. 

Engaging in a month-long challenge like Dry January often serves as a catalyst for lasting change. Check out this CNBC News Article where I discuss how a month-long challenge like Dry January can help improve your finances.

Non-alcoholic spirits — as well as non-alcoholic wine and beer — are only becoming more desirable as the pool of people identifying as “sober curious” grows, meaning they’re examining their relationship with alcohol and experimenting with not drinking, said Casey McGuire Davidson.

Dry January has been gaining a lot of momentum and recognition on various forms of media, so I was thrilled for the opportunity to chat with Michael Smerconish on his podcast about setting up for success with Dry January.

What impact does the normalization of alcohol in our society have on our lives? I joined Nikki Eisenhauer of the Emotional Badass podcast to talk about just that and how we can properly address it. Plus, I share how to become aware of the ways alcohol is affecting you mentally and physically, coping strategies to replace drinking, and more!

Mommy wine culture. In this interview with Veronica Valli of Soberful Podcast, I share my story as a red wine girl who left behind the “mommy needs wine” culture to find freedom.

Annie Grace of This Naked Mind podcast and I talk about my journey with alcohol, navigating the question “Do I Just Abuse Alcohol Or Am I An Alcoholic?”, and how I ditched the fear of a life completely free of alcohol.

Build a Life You Love Without Alcohol. I got on the other side of the microphone to talk with Gill from Sober Powered about my story and why there is ALWAYS a reason to drink.

I had a blast chatting with Sara Dean on The Shameless Mom Academy Podcast about being a “red wine girl”. We talk about why drinking was a big part of my life and identity while climbing the corporate ladder. How drinking showed up in my marriage & with my kids. And what made me decide that it was time to stop drinking and build a life I love without alcohol. 

If you’re reading this and you’re “Sober Curious,” I want you to know that it’s OK if you don’t actually want to stop drinking. Tune in to learn why rules like “I’ll only drink on the weekends” don’t work, how to move through your first 30 days of making change, and the freedom that comes with 100 days of being alcohol-free.

Wondering what life would look like without alcohol? Listen to this Bubble Hour Podcast episode and find out. In it, Jean McCarthy & I talk about how I (slowly) accepted that drinking was holding me back from my best life, why moderation didn’t work for me and the specific resources I used to help me quit drinking, both in my first 30 days and beyond.

As part of William Porter’s “Friday Night Live” Alcohol Explained series on YouTube I joined William to talk about how drinking shows up for women who identify as overachievers or people pleasers, what drinking looked like for me as a busy working mom, how to get through early sobriety + the mommy wine culture. 

Ever wonder how to make sobriety last? If so, take a listen to this episode of the Alcohol Tipping Point podcast where I chat with my friend and host Deb Masner about the different stages and milestones of sobriety, the kind of help you need along the way, and our best tips for making it stick.

Are you considering Dry January? In this podcast interview with Alex McRobs, host of the Sober Yoga Girl podcast, we talk about rocking Dry January and how it can be a great starting off point for quitting drinking.

“Is sobriety boring?” This is one of the questions I get asked more than any other. I know it was something that I was super nervous about when I decided to walk away from alcohol. On The Unruffled Podcast we talk about how to make life without alcohol ANYTHING but boring.

Quitting drinking isn’t a one-size fits all solution, which is why I was thrilled to sit down with Eric Zimmer, host of The One You Feed podcast, to discuss my own path to sobriety, including the strategies I used to get started on my recovery journey, how it evolved over time, and why it’s so important to find the path that works best for you.

Have you ever wondered why attempts to moderate + control your alcohol consumption are such a universal part of almost everyone’s story? In this episode, I shared my journey and how I made all the rules to only drink on weekends, only drink 2 drinks a night, drink beer instead of wine and everything else before I finally stopped drinking.

Have you ever embarked on the challenging journey of abstaining from alcohol for that crucial first year? How hard was it? When you start your journey of staying away from alcohol for the first year, it’s a rollercoaster of emotions – excitement, nerves, and lots of confusion.
I joined Lori Massicot on the To 50 And Beyond podcast to talk about the ups and downs of that “life changing” first year without alcohol.

Ever wondered how to preserve your friendships during the delicate phase of early sobriety? In this episode, I use my expertise as a life & sobriety coach to show you how to keep your friends in the tender time of early sobriety, navigate social hiccups at alcohol-centered events & the BEST way to tell friends you’re not drinking.

If you’ve been using alcohol to cope with stress or overwhelm, this episode is a must listen! I sat down with Sara Dean, host of the Shameless Mom Academy podcast, to talk about the science of alcohol and dopamine on our bodies, how alcohol use contributes to our stress levels and overall anxiety, Dry January and more!

Most women make the same mindset mistakes when they try to take a break from drinking that sabotage their success. Kate Baily of The Love Sober Podcast and I talk all things drinking, quitting drinking and how to side step your fears about life without alcohol to start feeling better.

If you’re a busy parent who’s reevaluating your relationship with alcohol, you’ll find this episode particularly valuable. In it, I chat with Club Soda’s co-founder Laura Willoughby about changing drinking when you’re snowed under with being a busy, working parent juggling all the things. 

One of my favorite conversations about life after alcohol was with Wendy McCallum on The Bite-Sized Balance Podcast. In the episode I shared my story of finding freedom from alcohol and all that was possible for me after I left wine behind. We also dig into everything that keeps women stuck and what’s possible for them when they break free from alcohol!

There are thousands of women who are drinking and suffering in silence. On this episode of The Addicted Mind podcast, I chat with host Duane Osterlind about the topic of gray area drinking, what that means, what that looks like, and the benefits of being sober, curious, and maybe just taking a longer break from alcohol to see if that betters your life

I got to go on the Sober Powered podcast with my friend Gill and don’t think I’ve laughed this hard in a long time. We had a great time looking back and laughing at the things we did when we were drinking but we also talked consequences and how our baseline for what’s normal and acceptable gets distorted while we’re drinking.

Have you found yourself wondering if alcohol is something that’s not serving you? I had the best time joining Bria Gadd on her podcast where we talked about how much better life can be without alcohol, including better sleep, better orgasms, more energy and joy.

What comes after Dry January? I joined Wendy to explore the stark reality behind New Year’s resolutions and why so many of us abandon our quests for a healthier, happier existence. We dig into the physical and emotional toll that even moderate drinking can take on our bodies, and why a 100-day alcohol-free challenge might be right for you.

Who doesn’t want to feel inspired, uplifted and motivated about Dry January? Join me and Gayle Macdonald of the Sober Bliss podcast as we share some of our top tips and most supportive advice on how to Rock Dry January and beyond.

How do we get past the first two days? Megan Wilcox of SobahSistahs and I dive into what that first week alcohol-free is really like, and how to navigate it more confidently.

In this episode of Happiest Sober, I had a coffee with host Madeline Forrest and shared how sobriety transformed my life, and what worked for me to make it stick.

I joined Olivia Summerhill on her Divorce for Wealthy Women podcast to talk about the often-overlooked connection between women navigating divorce and their relationship with alcohol, including how pervasive “wine mom culture” contributes to the normalization of drinking to get through tough times.

Ever wondered how that post-work glass of wine might be affecting your leadership? Join me and Amber Anderson as we uncork the truth about the hidden costs of alcohol on highly sensitive leaders. From sleep disruptions to mental sharpness, anxiety, and energy we explore the surprising ways alcohol can impact a leader’s ability to perform at their best.

From apprehensive beginnings to becoming a confident sober coach, I joined host Alysse Bryson and fellow PNW podcasters Amy Liz Harrison, Pete Cadigan, Tamar Medford to share our recovery journeys out loud.

As a high stress job, event planners are surrounded by messages that drinking is a part of their lives. This episode will unlock some understanding of how to differentiate your stress and overwhelm from the pressures that you experience from an evening of drinking, and I share my own story of navigating corporate life and alcohol consumption.

Does your long day at work turn into a few drinks at night to take off the edge of the day? If alcohol has become an outlet for you to deal the stress, you don’t want to miss this eye-opening episode on the Rewiring Health podcast with Dr. Kelly Kessler. I share my story, along with tips to manage stress while taking a break from alcohol.

If you’ve been reconsidering your relationship with alcohol, you’ll want to tune in for this episode of the Shameless Mom Academy! We dig into where the concept of Dry January comes from, what it means and looks like to be sober curious, the science of alcohol and how it impacts our mindset, outlook, stress levels, and so much more.

Curious about Dry January but unsure where to start? In this episode of the 2 Sober Girls podcast, I join Gill Tietz and Suzanne Warye to give our best advice on how to do Dry January right, including the importance of setting smaller goals, being present, and seeking support.

It’s no secret that “Mommy Wine Culture” has become completely normalized; Mom’s joke about using wine to “get through the day” but the truth is – it can be a little scary. I loved joining the No Guilt Mom podcast for this episode where we talked about why we use alcohol to cope with stress and how to change your relationship with alcohol through Dry January. 

I had a wonderful time talking to Rebecca about her journey breaking up with alcohol, and my top insights, wisdom, and practical advice for the sober curious. Tune in now for a wonderful look at embracing a new beginning with the sober curious lifestyle.

I joined Caroline on the Living Clutter Free Forever podcast to discuss the often-overlooked effects of alcohol on our well-being, particularly for those of us spinning plates as parents. Together, we offer actionable advice on how to navigate January with grace and the profound personal discoveries that await when we align our living spaces with our aspirations.

Quit Drinking Before You Hit Rock Bottom. In this podcast interview I talk with Lori Massicot, host of the To 50 and Beyond podcast about quitting drinking at the age of 40, how to stop drinking without a big rock bottom or external consequences and the sweet life alcohol-free. 

Are These Hangovers Actually Worth It? Remy and Emily from the Diet Starts Tomorrow podcast had me on to discuss my journey to sobriety and how alcohol is framed in American culture as something both cool and family centered despite the risks.

I was so honored to be one of the speakers in Amy Porterfield’s 10 Entrepreneurs’ Stories of Gratitude. Listen now to hear me and nine other entrepreneurs share our business adventures and what aspects we’re most thankful for. It’s an incredible inspirational resource if you’re going through a rough patch and need a spark to ignite your gratitude and light up your path.

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Brad McLeod from the Sober Motivation podcast to share my sobriety story. We cover the pressures that led to drinking excessively in college and during my time in corporate before deciding to turn my life around. So tune in for my personal story of going from a red wine girl to 7.5 years alcohol free.

From hiding to thriving. I got to be part of the How I Quit Alcohol podcast where I shared my journey with alcohol, how I worked hard from the start to hide my drinking from my husband and family, how alcohol held me back and how I not only found my own freedom, but now help hundreds of women find theirs too.

Are you navigating the complexities of high achievement while silently battling with alcohol? Join me and Amanda on this episode of her Unbottled Potential podcast where I share my journey from alcohol dependence to a vibrant, alcohol-free life, and some of my tried and true tips for setting boundaries while navigating sobriety.

In just 150 episodes of The Hello Someday Podcast I hit 1 million downloads, ranked as a top 100 mental health podcast in the US, UK, AND Canada, and joined the top 0.5% of podcasts worldwide. I shared my best growth strategies with Amy Porterfield’s mastermind: From Zero to 1 Million Downloads: Mastering the Art of Podcast SEO, Strategic Guest Selection, and Leveraging Authenticity. 

Join me and Melissa Leon of The Efficiency B podcast for an empowering conversation on finding balance and improving your life. We discuss the fears and benefits of quitting alcohol, finding non-alcoholic drink options, and the need for support systems. 

Why High Achievers Turn to Booze and How to Break the Cycle with Sobriety. In this podcast episode, I get vulnerable about my journey to sobriety and why so many high achievers turn to alcohol to cope. I also drop some MAJORLY helpful resources for fellow sober curious women. Listen now to learn all about them!

Are you hoping to start a new habit or even quit drinking in the coming year? Join me and Andrea Owen on this episode of Make Some Noise as we explore the transformative power of habits and the sober-curious lifestyle.

Most podcasters go about trying to grow an audience in all the wrong ways. Instead of competing with other hosts in your space, why not partner with them? Podcast Movement invited me to speak on a panel with Gill Tietz, host of The Sober Powered Podcast and  Nikki Eisenhaur, host of The Emotional Badass Podcast on how to fuel podcast listeners, downloads and reach through collaboration.

One of the first questions I ask my clients is “Why do you want to stop drinking?” and “What do you want instead?” The goal is not to *just* go through life not drinking. The goal is to get unstuck and to stop self-sabotaging.

When I spoke at The Sober Summit I shared how someone who is considering quitting drinking goes about figuring out their Why? What questions can they ask themselves? I also talked about how to recognize, manage and navigate triggers, any social, environmental, or emotional circumstances where you’re used to reaching for a drink.

Your Someday Is Today. I joined Deb Masner, host of the Alcohol Tipping Point podcast, to share my story from a busy red wine drinking executive to an alcohol-free sobriety coach. I also share my best tips and advice for giving up drinking and why your someday is today.

Do you call yourself a “wine girl”? In this episode of Veronica Cisneros’ Empowered & Unapologetic podcast, we discuss when to acknowledge an alcohol dependency and change your life for the better.

In this fun episode for Sober October, Gillian Tietz, Suzanne Warye and I went on the Recovered-ish podcast with Amanda White to 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!

Did you know that 1 in 5 adults did Dry January last year? I had a fantastic time chatting with Casey, host of the Joyful Courage podcast, to talk all things Dry January, the normalization of drinking in our culture, obstacles of not drinking, and how to find the approach to quit that works best for you.

Has anyone else had a serious love affair with red wine? I loved this conversation with Mary Tilson from the Sun And Moon Sober Living podcast. We chatted all about gray-area drinking, mommy wine culture, how to get sober, getting to the root of why we drink, resources for sobriety, and so much more!

I had the best time chatting with Sharon Hartley and Ben Anderson from the Over The Influence podcast about my time in the corporate world, constantly being on the go and full of anxious energy. I share how giving up alcohol gave me the confidence to get back to myself – and how I help other women feel the same.

What are your fears about giving up alcohol? I sat down with Courtney from the Sober Vibes podcast to share my story of overcoming alcohol abuse, my experience with the Twelve Steps, normalizing sobriety, and some of the most common fears women have when thinking about quitting drinking.

Are you waiting until you want to stop? I joined Ash from Behind the Smile podcast to discuss all things drinking highlights and lowlights, mommy wine culture, opinions on the label “alcoholic”, what to expect when working with a Sober Coach, and the biggest mistake people make when they’re trying to quit drinking.

If you’re looking for a candid chat with stories from early sobriety, look no further! I sat down with Kim Kearns of The Weekend Sober podcast to discuss common fears and anxieties during early sobriety and how to conquer them.

Have you ever wondered what your life would look like without alcohol? Before I quit drinking, my life looked good from the outside but in truth I was physically and mentally exhausted. Something needed to change. On the Last Drinks podcast I share my story of how I quit drinking to create a life I love.

Have you ever pondered the secrets to maintaining friendships during the vulnerable period of early sobriety? In this interview I shared how to keep your friends in the tender time of early sobriety, navigate social hiccups at alcohol-centered events & the BEST way to tell friends you’re not drinking.

Who says alcohol-free drinks are boring? I sat down with Jane and Lisa, the hosts of Foodie Friends podcast, to share my story of why I ditched alcohol, how I started my own journey to living a sober life, and the shift from “wine mom” culture to the rise of mocktails and other non-alcoholic beverages.

From late-night wine bottles to early morning regrets… I get to share all about my sober journey and how transformative that’s been for every aspect of my life. Tune in as we discuss my personal story, my insights on alcoholism, and how I’ve reshaped my life for the better.

 Can you imagine the profound impact of an alcohol-free lifestyle, a path to success, and the cultivation of a remarkable life? Amanda Kuda’s book offers a wealth of coaching, tools and mindset shifts to help you release alcohol to embrace your best life. In Unbottled Potential Amanda recommends The Hello Someday Podcast For Sober Curious Women as a valuable resource for women on the alcohol-free path.  

“Quitting drinking was literally my worst-case scenario in life.” Sound familiar? In this podcast interview with Cait Donovan of The Burnout Podcast, we discuss my own recovery journey, how to expand your social environment to promote sobriety, and the importance of adding sober treats into each and every day regardless of your relationship with alcohol.

I joined Trudy on her Mind Your Body podcast to dive deep into the connection between alcohol and your precious slumber as well as how you can start your journey of drinking less. Plus, learn some of my top tips for how to handle social situations when you’ve chosen not to drink as well as non-alcoholic options to consider.

Have you ever wondered how you can change your relationship with alcohol in just 30 days? I had the pleasure of sharing my story in the book Last Drinks by Maz Compton. Pick up the book to learn how and why I decided to stop drinking. Last Drinks unpacks how alcohol affects the mind and body and identifies the common signs that habitual drinking might be negatively impacting you.

Not sure where you stand with your drinking? Are you feeling overwhelmed with what to do with yourself instead of drink? You’re not alone! I sat down with Lori Massicot of the To 50 and Beyond podcast to help you understand Gray Area Drinking and identify any roadblocks holdings you back from sobriety. Tune in to learn what anchor activities are and how to use them in early sobriety.

How can you stay sober in times of stress? In this conversation on the Family Brain Podcast we dive into why women often set up their lives in a way where they feel like they need to drink to tolerate their responsibilities and schedules, strategies women can use to stop relying on alcohol as a coping tool for stress and overwhelm. Plus, the benefits of not drinking: improved sleep, better skin, more energy + less anxiety.

My friend Brenda Zane interviewed me on her Hopestream podcast to talk about the (sometimes uncomfortable) topic of parents’ drinking when they have a son or daughter struggling with substance use. This episode will help completely reframe how you think about alcohol’s role in your life, how it may be impacting your emotional regulation, and how this important change can be a big step in role-modeling healthy behavior and coping skills for your children.

Elizabeth from Busy Living Sober and I had a fun and laid back conversation chatting about my background growing up constantly moving, navigating drinking and the demands of corporate culture, and my eventual path toward sobriety.

A couple months after signing up for Amy Porterfield’s Digital Course Academy, I decided to leave my corporate job and start my own mental health and sobriety podcast. Following the course resources, I am living the life that I always wanted, AND now I’m surpassing my corporate income – all thanks to DCA!

From red wine lover to burnout survivor. Ever wonder if your ‘relaxing’ drink is fueling your burnout? Tune into this episode of Decode Your Burnout where I reveal the surprising link between alcohol, anxiety, and burnout, and how kicking the bottle transformed my life.

I joined Barbara Decker on her Live Well and Fully podcast to chat about how to get through your first month alcohol-free, the greatest mistakes family members can make when a loved one wants to change their relationship with alcohol, and how to meet people where they’re at on this journey.

Women, alcohol and the decision to stop drinking. I was honored to join Michael Unbroken on the Think Unbroken podcast to talk about women, alcohol, the decision to stop drinking, and whether or not alcohol is impacting your life.

I had a blast chatting with Mariana Henninger about my journey from battling alcohol addiction to creating a thriving coaching business for busy women who want to change their relationship with alcohol. I also got to share what it was like working on my Brand Video and the impact it’s had on my business.

Why are successful professional women falling into the trap of drinking too much and too often? In this interview with Arlina Allen of The ODAAT (One Day At A Time) Chat Podcast we dig into that trend and sobriety coaching as a new source of support for women wanting to change their relationship with alcohol – without labeling themselves an alcoholic or joining a 12 step program.

How to enjoy a zero-proof lifestyle. I had a fun interview with Zero-Proof Nation where I shared my favorite thing about this lifestlye, what I do for fun sans booze, and my advice for anyone looking to take a break from booze.

Is sobriety the next step towards prioritizing your own wellbeing? In this podcast I talk with Kate Moryoussef about why my red wine habit was negatively impacting on my life, the wine mom culture and how drinking to survive parenting has become all too trivialized. This episode is highly valuable if you’re noticing that alcohol is no longer your loyal friend.

You used to be the life of the party and now your day is filled with lists and endless demands for snacks. Does that sound familiar? In this podcast interview I talk with Sue Holt, host of The OutRAGEous Mommy podcast, about mommy wine culture and why stopping drinking doesn’t have to be boring. 

Finding Your Compass For Life With Personal Core Values
In this podcast Shelby John and I talk about how to identify your personal core values and why they’re important in helping you build emotional sobriety and live a happy life. 

Alcohol + Anxiety. Janet Gourand of Tribe Sober podcast and I discuss using alcohol to cope with stress and anxiety, and how it leads to becoming more alcohol-dependent over the years.

Sobriety can be your superpower. In this podcast interview I talk with Tawnya Gilbert, host of the Brave to the Bone Podcast, about my story and how sobriety can be a superpower in navigating life with more ease and less stress.

Watch my interview on The Funky Brain Podcast with Dennis Berry as we talk about all things drinking, quitting drinking, recovery, sobriety and the power of life coaching. 

Exploring the Sober Life. I had so much fun sitting down with Christie of the Vida with Christie podcast to talk about my journey, being sober curious and how to take that next step towards drinking less (or not at all!).

How Do You Know When It’s Time To Question Your Relationship With Alcohol? In this podcast interview with Fit Girl Magic – Healthy Living For Women Over 40 – we talk about what it looks like to realize that drinking is getting in the way of living your best life. And what to do if that happens.

On this episode of the The Dry Life: A Podcast for the Sober & Sober Curious, Kayla Lyons and I sit down to talk about my transition from having a sobriety coach to becoming one. We chat about the importance of setting your own pace, and the differences in the recovery community between now and when we both got sober, 5 years ago.