Trigger warning: this episode includes discussion of suicide attempts and may be sensitive for some listeners.

In this episode, I sit down with the creator of Alcoholic Princess Diaries, Veronica. We dive into one of the biggest questions in sobriety. Is alcoholism a disease or not? And how that belief shapes shame, responsibility, and self-forgiveness.

This conversation covers early sobriety, letting go of the drinking identity, and how to deal with shame around past choices made while drinking. We talk about growth without self-punishment and what becoming your best self actually looks like when alcohol is no longer part of the picture.

If you’re sober curious, alcohol-free, or questioning your relationship with drinking, this episode offers honest insight, humor, and relatable recovery insight.

In honor of my mom, Sherry, who passed over the holidays, we are replaying this special episode. In this conversation, Sherry shares an honest update on how she copes and navigates life as a mother to three children, each at different stages of substance use disorder. This episode is tender, real, and a reminder of the strength, love, and compassion she carried so deeply.

Getting married sober can feel intimidating, especially when weddings are so closely tied to drinking culture. In this episode, Katie from Alcohol Free in Dally shares what it’s been like planning her wedding alcohol-free and how sobriety helped her stay grounded, present, and emotionally regulated through the highs and stresses.

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This episode is for anyone who wants proof that a sober life doesn’t shrink your joy, it expands it.

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We dive deep into the ways that alcohol can keep you feeling small and hinder your journey to becoming your best self in the new year.

Key Highlights:

"Choosing to eliminate alcohol is a bold step toward reclaiming your power and pursuing your best life."

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Katy Whalen, the Co-founder and CEO of Joi Wellness, the largest women's telehealth platform, shares what’s really going on in women’s bodies when we feel exhausted, anxious, burnt out, or “off” even after making healthy changes like drinking less or quitting alcohol altogether.

We dive into why so many women are told their labs are “normal” while they still feel anything but, how alcohol impacts hormones and the nervous system, and why personalized lab work can be a game-changer for energy, mood, metabolism, and stress.

Use code SOBERGIRLS for 50% off all lab work and products at Joi Wellness 

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Let’s talk about the real fears that come up when you're getting sober. I’m answering your top “Ask Me Anything” questions, no sugar-coating, no fluff.

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The fear of never having fun again without alcohol 😬

What to say when people tell you, “You’re just not as fun anymore”

Why this fear is so normal (and what’s on the other side of it)

Some of our favorite hot mess stories: because you are not alone.

Whether you’re just starting out or deep into your Sober Girl era, this is your reminder that you’re human, you’re growing, and you don’t need alcohol to be the life of the party. You are the party.

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I sit down with two powerhouse members from A Sober Girls Guide membership, Alicia and April, who share raw, real, and refreshingly honest stories about what it actually looks like to change your relationship with alcohol. This isn’t theory. This is lived experience, big breakthroughs, tiny wins that stack up, community magic, and the kind of honesty that makes you exhale and think, “Okay… I’m not alone.”

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The stress and excitement of family members and holiday events are a major trigger and that's why I made a list of my tips and tools to help you navigate through the holiday season successfully and sober! 

Sandra Vergara, actress, luxury real estate agent, and newest face of Selling Sunset, shares about the moment she realized drinking was lowering her energy and blocking the life she was trying to grow into. Sandra opens up about her sobriety journey, her emotional patterns, and how discovering Kabbalah became the spiritual framework that helped her rebuild from the inside out.

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• Emotional patterns Sandra uncovered once she stopped drinking

We explore the quiet signs your body, mind, and mood are giving you, the self-doubt that creeps in when others minimize your experience, and how to rebuild trust in your own intuition. From “gray-area drinking” to subtle burnout, this episode helps you tune out the noise and tune into yourself.

Coach Lisa and Coach Susan dive into how to recognize when alcohol is holding you back, even if you don’t “look like” you have a problem.

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It’s not about rock bottom, it’s about realizing you deserve better.