Drinking Games & The Pressure To Be Perfect Have you ever felt like you had to be perfect? That you had to succeed effortlessly, without anyone seeing how hard you were working? I know I did. And for a long time, drinking felt like the thing that helped me pull it...

Simple Practices For Alcohol-Free Life: How To Thrive Without Drinking If you’re rethinking your relationship with alcohol or navigating early sobriety, you know it’s not always easy. From stressful days at work to the chaos of kids, marriage, and a never-ending to-do...

High-Functioning Codependency: What It Is and How to Break Free Do you feel like you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? Are you the one everyone turns to when things go sideways at work, home, or with friends?  And yet, despite all your effort and...

How To Stay Motivated In Long-Term Sobriety - From 3 to 5 Years Alcohol-Free Long-term sobriety is an incredible journey, but let’s be honest—staying motivated as the years go on can feel like a challenge. If you’ve ever wondered how to keep growing, thriving, and...

How To Stay Motivated In Sobriety Beyond Your First 100 Days 💬 How can you stay motivated in sobriety once the novelty has worn off? 💬 Have you ever wondered what happens after the first 100 days of sobriety? 💬 What do you need to do to stay grounded and inspired at...

Navigating life without alcohol can feel overwhelming at times, especially when you’re just starting out. You might wonder: What do I need to stay alcohol-free? How do I handle stress, cravings, and social situations? And what’s the secret to building a life that...

Dry January - How To Keep Your New Year’s Resolution To Take A Break From Drinking Dry January is the perfect opportunity to hit reset, reevaluate your relationship with alcohol, and prioritize your mental and physical health.   But let’s be real—starting is one...

Have you been thinking about taking a break from alcohol this January? Maybe you’re tired of waking up groggy, frustrated with yourself, or stuck in a cycle that no longer feels good. You might even wonder: 💬 What would life feel like if I stopped drinking? 💬 Could I...

Have you ever wondered what it means to be sober curious? Maybe you’re not ready to give up alcohol forever, but you’re starting to question if it’s truly adding value to your life.  You might be sober curious if you’re asking yourself… 🤔 What role is alcohol playing...

Friendships in sobriety can feel like uncharted territory. When drinking has been at the heart of your social life, stepping away from alcohol may make you wonder 💬 Can I still connect with my friends in sobriety? 💬 Will I lose people who matter to me? 💬 And how do I...

How To Not Sweat The Small Stuff In Sobriety If stress, overwhelm, or perfectionism feels like it’s running your life, sobriety offers the perfect chance to hit reset. Sobriety isn’t just about quitting drinking—it’s about building a calmer, more intentional, and...

If you've ever tried to stop drinking or take a longer break from alcohol, you know how tough it can be. Sobriety isn’t just about quitting alcohol—it’s about building the strength to navigate life’s challenges without numbing out. Stress, overwhelm, work, kids,...

LET'S DO DRY JULY TOGETHER →Wondering how to enjoy a sober holiday season and navigate all the drinking events, family dynamics and triggers alcohol-free?  The holidays are here—a time for joy, connection, and celebration. But if you’re navigating the festive season...

Being a Parent in Recovery - How To Create A Sober Family Lifestyle. If you’re a busy mom juggling work, kids and all the other responsibilities in life, you may feel like you’ve been holding it all together (barely) with the "help" of a few drinks at the end of the...

Have you seen the “Rosé All Day” t-shirts? Or the ones that say “This Mom Runs On Coffee, Wine and Amazon Prime”?  How about the World Health Organization’s findings that “No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health”?  In this episode, I’m diving into the...

What is Gray Area Drinking? How To Exit The Drinking Cycle With Jolene Park What is Gray Area Drinking?Gray Area Drinking describes a middle ground, where you may not identify with the extremes of social drinking or severe alcohol use disorder (sometimes referred to...

Anger Management in Sobriety: A Guide for Women Navigating Recovery Managing anger is one of the most challenging, and often surprising, aspects of sobriety. If you're on the path to recovery or have recently stopped drinking, you might have noticed emotions like...

If you’re trying to take a break from alcohol or quit drinking it helps a lot if you can get alcohol out of your house and stay away from drinking events for a while. And it would be great if our partners would support us, especially in early sobriety. But if your...

Being single in sobriety has a lot of advantages and some unique challenges. On  one hand you don’t have a partner in your home who might not support your choice to be sober, may be drinking themselves or be unwilling to remove alcohol from your house. You’ll control...

When Willpower Doesn't Work, Try A Habit Change Approach To Stop Drinking Have you been trying to break your habit of drinking using willpower, positive inspiration or negative, fear-based motivation by trying to avoid negative consequences?  If you haven’t been...

Are you thinking about taking a break from alcohol this Sober October? Whether you're curious about the health benefits or just ready to reset your habits, this episode is for you. I’m here to help you explore how a month without alcohol can change your life, and why...

Your first sober year can be uncomfortable, tender, transformational, scary and exciting. As you move from Day 1 to 365 in sobriety, you’ll have navigated a range of emotions, challenges, triumphs and changes in your life, simply because you decided to no longer drink...

7 Things Everyone Should Know About Sober LifeWhat Do You Think of When You Imagine Sober Life?  Do you fear it’ll be boring? That you’ll miss out on fun or connection? Maybe you’re worried that you’ll feel isolated or like you’re giving something up. Those fears are...

Did you know that people who struggle with drinking or substance use disorder who engage in long-term, consistent care have a 75% chance of achieving sustained recovery from addiction? It’s true. And the statistic is important because alcohol is an addictive substance...