Alcohol-Free Radio

In Episode 48 of Alcohol-Free Radio, we sit down with Chris Marshall, founder of Sans Bar—the first sober bar in North America. Since opening in 2017, Sans Bar has become the blueprint for alcohol-free social spaces, hosting events around the world and inspiring others to build sober communities of their own.

Chris shares his journey from addiction to advocacy, how Sans Bar Academy has sparked 75+ NA businesses globally, and why connection—not consumption—is the foundation of healing.

We explore:

🍸 How Sans Bar changed the game for alcohol-free spaces

🌍 What it takes to build sober community around the world

🧠 Mental health, recovery, and creating a new kind of nightlife

📖 The story behind Faster Than Light, Chris’s powerful memoir

Learn more: 🌐 thesansbar.com 📘 Faster Than Light 📲 @sans_bar on Instagram

In Episode 47 of Alcohol-Free Radio, we’re joined by Ian Fee, author of Wild Ride to Sobriety and founder of Make It Great (MIG). Ian’s story starts with a beer at age 1 and ends with a new life of clarity, purpose, and unshakeable resolve.

From bartending at 13 to closing multimillion-dollar deals over martinis, Ian embodied the “work hard, play harder” mindset until it almost destroyed everything. After selling his company in Vegas while blackout drunk, he chose a different path. Now sober since 2017, Ian shares what it really takes to break generational cycles, rebuild trust, and reclaim your life.

We talk about:

💥 His lowest moment, and what turned the tide

🔧 Practical tools for rebuilding after addiction

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The role of family in long-term healing

💡 Why making it great starts from within

Learn more: 🌐 makeitgreat.me

📘 Wild Ride to Sobriety

📲 @ianfee on LinkedIn

In Episode 46 of Alcohol-Free Radio, we sit down with Alexis Rivera Scott—founder of Heritage Narrative, personal branding expert, and creator of The Fairy Job Mom™️.

Alexis built her LinkedIn audience to 92K+ followers and 9M+ annual impressions—but behind the numbers is a story of intentional reinvention. After navigating burnout and redefining her relationship with alcohol, she discovered that clarity is her most powerful brand asset.

We talk about:

💼 Building a personal brand with longevity, not pressure

🧠 How alcohol-free living impacts creativity and focus 📈 Visibility without hustle culture

🛠️ Tools for transforming your online presence—and your career

Learn more: 🌐 heritagenarrative.com 🎯 thefairyjobmom.com 📲 linkedin.com/in/alexisjscott

In Episode 45 of Alcohol-Free Radio, we’re joined by Rachel Molenda also known as DJ RAE, Canadian DJ and creator of REUNION, an alcohol-free dance party for women rooted in movement, music, and self-expression.

Rachel’s journey from wellness coach to electronic music curator is anything but linear, but every step has been about freedom. With REUNION, she’s created a rave-inspired experience that ditches the booze and amps up the authenticity.

We dive into:

🎶 The birth of REUNION and DJ RAE’s evolution

🌀 Why women need safe, wild, expressive spaces

💃 Dance as a healing ritual and spiritual reset

🚫 Redefining nightlife—without alcohol

Learn more:

🌐 website

🎉 thereuniondanceparty.com

📲 IG/TikTok: @rachelmmolenda | @thereuniondanceparty

🎧 DJ RAE on Soundcloud

In Episode 44 of Alcohol-Free Radio, we’re joined by Jillian Fontana, a certified sommelier and the founder of Mod Elixirs - a non-alcoholic beverage line rooted in elegance, complexity, and wellbeing.

Jillian built her career as a wine director and events curator in the fine dining world before stepping into alcohol-free living to support her health and clarity. Now, with Mod Elixirs, she invites us to rethink drinking as a sensory, healing ritual not a default behavior.

We dive into:

🍷 Jillian’s transition from wine director to NA innovator

🌿 Crafting elixirs that evoke connection, not depletion

👃 Tasting as a wellness ritual

🎯 Why mindful drinking doesn’t mean sacrificing pleasure

Learn more:

🌐 Website
📲@modelixirs on instagram and Tiktok

In Episode 43 of Alcohol-Free Radio, we sit down with Bronson Hill—investor, author, and host of The Mailbox Money Show, to talk about the link between wealth-building, clarity, and conscious living.

Bronson has raised over $45M for real estate deals and leads over $250M in assets, but his true passion lies in helping people break free financially, mentally, and emotionally. From alcohol-free living to passive income strategies, Bronson shares how freedom is an inside job first.

We dive into:

💸 Why alcohol and financial burnout often go hand in hand

🧠 The mental clarity that powers long-term wealth building

🔥 Bronson’s “Fire Yourself” mindset and the value of self-sovereignty

🧘‍♂️ Building a life around intention, not obligation

Connect with Bronson:

🌐 Website

🎙️ The Mailbox Money Show on Apple

In Episode 42 of Alcohol-Free Radio, we welcome Lila Volkas, Certified Nutrition Consultant and co-creator of The Mocktail School. Based in Oakland, Lila blends holistic wellness with hands-on creativity to help people build deeper connections without alcohol.

This episode explores the joy and intentionality behind alcohol-free social rituals, how mocktails can foster inclusion, and why beverage rituals matter in healing and community.

We dive into:

• 🍹 The rise of mocktail culture and rethinking celebration
• 🧘 How Lila’s own healing journey shaped her mission
• 👥 Using beverage workshops to foster community and well-being
• 🔧 Tools for creating alcohol-free experiences that feel indulgent, not restrictive

Learn more: 🌐 lilavolkas.com 🔗 themocktailschool.com

In Episode 41 of Alcohol-Free Radio, we’re joined by Silvia Subirana, a Clinical Psychologist and Content Director for MyDry30—a powerful app that goes far beyond just reducing alcohol consumption. Silvia blends psychology, hypnotherapy, journaling, and transformative exercises to help people create lasting change and rediscover fulfillment in their lives.

This conversation explores how alcohol-free living can be the first step toward deep personal transformation, greater self-connection, and intentional living. Through her work at MyDry30, Silvia offers tools and insights to help users develop healthier coping strategies, build supportive communities, and create meaningful change.

We dive into:

• 🧠 The psychological roots of alcohol use and emotional disconnection
• 🛠️ Tools for mental wellness: hypnotherapy, journaling, and habit change
• 💡 How to build emotional resilience and healthier patterns
• 🌱 The path from self-doubt to self-trust and intentional living

Learn more about MyDry30: 🌐 Website

In Episode 40 of Alcohol-Free Radio, we’re joined by Joe Chura, Founder & CEO of Go Brewing, one of the fastest-growing non-alcoholic craft breweries in the U.S. Joe’s path is anything but typical—he started on the Ford assembly line, scaled and sold a tech company for $205M, and now leads Go Brewing’s charge in redefining drinking culture.

With distribution in over 6,000 retail locations, Go Brewing offers a variety of cutting-edge NA beers, hop waters, micro-dosed THC/CBD beverages, and electrolyte drinks—all crafted with wellness in mind. Joe is also the Co-founder of Craftsmith, a manufacturing platform for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage production.

In this episode, we dive into: 🚗 Joe’s journey from the auto industry to beverage entrepreneurship 🍻 What sets Go Brewing apart in the NA craft beer space 🧪 The innovation behind Go Brewing & Craftsmith 💪 Joe’s mindset as a marathon runner, Hyrox athlete, and performance-driven founder

Connect with Joe & Go Brewing: 🌐 gobrewing.com 📲 @gobrewing on Instagram 🔗 Joe Chura on LinkedIn

In Episode 39 of Alcohol-Free Radio, we chat with Nick Allen, Co-founder and CEO of Sunnyside, the top app for alcohol moderation. Unlike sobriety-only platforms, Sunnyside provides a flexible, wellness-oriented approach to help people reshape their relationship with alcohol without quitting entirely.

Nick’s mission is to make mindful drinking as accepted and accessible as other wellness practices like nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness. In this episode, we discuss: 🌟 Why moderation is a powerful alternative to all-or-nothing approaches 📱 How Sunnyside helps users build healthier drinking habits 💡 The future of alcohol wellness and proactive lifestyle choices 📈 Nick’s vision for a balanced, stigma-free approach to alcohol use

Connect with Nick & Sunnyside: 🌐 Sunnyside