Melissa Urban, the founder and creator of the Whole 30, is back. It’s been 3 years since Melissa was on the podcast and so much has happened. This episode took a surprising turn when Melissa shared the real reasons she chose to update and revamp the Whole 30 book and processes. In this episode, you will learn how to drop the guilt when making yourself a priority, how to stay motivated and on track when working toward your goals, and how keeping boundaries with yourself is the ultimate form of self-care.

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This episode is for high-functioning women who feel like they should have it together but are quietly struggling with alcohol. We break down why willpower doesn’t work, what’s really happening in your nervous system during cravings, and how to build sustainable sobriety without white knuckling.

We also talk about identity shifts in sobriety, setting boundaries without over-explaining, and how to stop worrying about making others uncomfortable around drinking.

You’ll learn practical, supportive tools to help you predict and prevent cravings, including how the Bestday app helps you understand your personal patterns so sobriety feels more doable.

Whether you’re sober curious, newly sober, or recommitting, this episode will help you feel supported, grounded, and less alone.

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Let’s get you Sober Girl Summer ready! ☀️ In this Coach’s Corner episode, we’re joined by certified coaches Nicole and Susan from the A Sober Girls Guide Membership, and they’re here to make sure this summer is your most confident, connected, and alcohol-free one yet.

We’re talking:

Why summer can feel extra triggering for sober women

How to reframe the belief that “summer isn’t fun without alcohol” 🍹🚫

Confidence-boosting tools for parties, events, and travel

How to stay grounded, present, and empowered all season long

This episode is your sober summer survival kit, and it’s way more fun than you think.

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Dr Brooke is here to break down what exactly is going on in our bodies how alcohol affects our hormones and how we can address hormone-related issues naturally and effectively. In this episode you will learn how you know you have a hormone imbalance, why hormones are so important, and how alcohol can interrupt and affect our hormones.

Dr Brooke is very informative and breaks down this information so it is more digestible and easy to understand so we can empower ourselves with the knowledge to care for our bodies, minds, and spirits.

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Mom guilt is one of the biggest struggles women face when changing their relationship with alcohol. In this episode, I sit down with Coach Lisa from A Sober Girls Guide Membership to unpack how guilt shows up for moms in sobriety, and more importantly, how to overcome it.

Lisa shares her own experiences as a mom navigating sobriety and gives practical tools to help you release the shame, shift your mindset, and build confidence in your role as both a mother and a sober woman.

We cover:

Why mom guilt hits so hard in sobriety

How alcohol and guilt are connected for moms

The first steps to breaking free from shame and self-criticism

This conversation is both validating and empowering, reminding every mom out there that you are not alone and you are more than enough without alcohol.

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Why do women with ADHD struggle to quit drinking? Jessica sits down with Jennifer, Rebel Without a Drink, to explore how understanding your brain changes everything about sobriety. If you’ve ever wondered why your brain won’t slow down, why you can’t “just have one,” or why quitting drinking feels like a full-time job, this episode is for you.

Together they explore:

How to know if you might have ADHD as a woman (and why it’s often missed)

Why ADHD brains crave relief and stimulation at the same time

The dopamine trap that makes alcohol feel like it “helps” (but actually burns you out)

How to calm your mind, regulate emotions, and build focus without drinking

ADHD-friendly tools, routines, and supplements that actually work

Why willpower isn’t the problem, energy is

Had a sip-up? You’re not alone, and it doesn’t have to derail your Sober Gir journey. In this episode of A Sober Girls Guide Podcast, we walk through how to process a setback with reflection and grace while giving you simple, practical actions to get back on track.

Learn how to:

-Turn a stumble into a stepping stone

-Rebuild your confidence

-The next steps to move forward

Every fall is an opportunity to rise stronger.

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What happens when the lifestyle you built your life around suddenly stops working?

Chef and creator of Emma Claire's Kitchen Emily Susman, shares her sobriety journey, how she lost over 100 lbs, and what it really looks like to quit drinking in a culture where alcohol is everywhere.

Emily shares how she started drinking at just 14, spent years in the hospitality world where alcohol was normalized, and the moment she realized drinking was taking more from her life than it was giving.

This conversation dives into the emotional side of sobriety that so many women experience but rarely talk about. Shame, loneliness, pressure to drink, and the surprising transformation that can happen when alcohol is no longer in the picture.

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In this raw and inspiring episode, America’s Next Top Model winner India Gants opens up about her sober journey and her experience leaving a narcissistic, abusive relationship.

We talk about the striking similarities between alcohol dependency and toxic partners, how both can keep you stuck in self-doubt and fear,  and the freedom that comes from breaking those cycles.

India shares how sobriety gave her the clarity and confidence to trust herself again, recognize red flags, and build a healthier, happier life.

If you’ve ever struggled with alcohol, felt trapped in an unhealthy relationship, or wondered how the two can be connected, this conversation is a must-listen.

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In this episode, I sit down with the founder of Mocktails, Angela Hansen, to talk about the sober curious movement, non alcoholic drinks, and the real pain points women face when changing their relationship with alcohol.

We get honest about:

If you are sober curious, cutting back, or fully alcohol free but still navigating cravings, loneliness, or social pressure, this episode will make you feel seen.

Sobriety isn’t about restriction. It’s about reclaiming your energy, confidence, and peace.

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