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.

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.

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. 

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. 

“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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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 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.

“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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.