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Episode #69: Today I’m chatting with fellow sober podcaster, Courtney Andersen. Courtney is a sober life coach, podcast host, and author. She is the founder of Sober Vibes and National Sober Day. She helps high-achieving women quit drinking alcohol and thrive in sobriety.

Ways to connect with Courtney:

Website: https://www.courtneyrecovered.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sober.vibes

TickTock: https://www.tiktok.com/@sobervibesofficial

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sobervibes

Podcast: https://www.courtneyrecovered.com/podcast

Pre-order Book: https://www.courtneyrecovered.com/sober-vibes-pre-order

Free 30-day sober, not boring calendar: https://www.courtneyrecovered.com/opt-in

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Don't forget: if the only thing you did today was stay sober, you are winning!

Episode #68: Welcome back to Decidedly Dry, where we talk about all things sobriety, with a little dash of motherhood, wellness, and so much more! If you're looking for a recovery podcast that focuses on the GOOD, shares inspiring stories from real women, and leaves you feeling excited about embracing a sober lifestyle, well then… you are absolutely in the right place. I’m your host Jess and thank you for pushing play today. In this episode, I’m going to try my very best to provide you with some effective journal prompts and/or questions that you can ask yourself and hopefully gain clarity on your relationship with alcohol. Make sure to grab a pen and paper, answer these prompts/questions honestly, and you might discover the answers you’ve been looking for. Good luck and I hope this episode blesses you! 

Well hiya friends! Welcome back to Decidedly Dry, where we talk about all things sobriety, with a little dash of motherhood, wellness, and so much more! If you're looking for a recovery podcast that focuses on the GOOD, shares inspiring stories from real women, and leaves you feeling excited about embracing a sober lifestyle, well then… you are absolutely in the right place. I’m your host Jess and thank you for pushing play today. 

In today's episode, I'm going to give you 5 tips on how and when to talk to your kids about alcohol. Remember, I'm not a doctor, I'm not a professional, but I am a mom who has had some great chats with her children about this topic and I thought it might be a great one to bring here on the show. Along with my personal experience, I've done a little bit of research for this episode and I'm thrilled to share it with you! So listen with an open mind, take what ya want, leave what you don't. Sound fair? Great! Feel free to jot down the tips I share or you can always visit the blog and view them there. 

Don't forget: if the only thing you did today was stay sober, you are winning!

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Welcome back to Decidedly Dry, where we talk about all things sobriety, with a little dash of motherhood, wellness, and so much more! If you're looking for a recovery podcast that focuses on the GOOD, shares inspiring stories from real women, and leaves you feeling excited about embracing a sober lifestyle, well then… you are absolutely in the right place. I’m your host Jess and thank you for pushing play today.

In today's episode, we're gonna talk about why the word 'sober' gets a bad rap. Together, we'll break down the word sober, explore the real meaning, go over a few reasons why it shouldn’t be so scary, and maybe, just maybe, help you leave here feeling a little more confident when it comes to using the old “s” word. I'll also make sure to briefly explain why positive affirmations (aka positive words) can be an excellent addition to your sober toolbox.

I hope this episode blesses you!

Read about this topic over on the blog.

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Don't forget: if the only thing you did today was stay sober, you are winning!

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Hi guys and welcome back to Decidedly Dry, where we talk about all things sobriety, with a little dash of motherhood, wellness, and so much more! If you're looking for a recovery podcast that focuses on the GOOD, shares inspiring stories from real women, and leaves you feeling excited about embracing a sober lifestyle, well then… you are absolutely in the right place. I’m your host Jess and thank you for pushing play today.

In today's episode, I'm going to give you 5 tips on how to not only survive a summer sober, but also how to actually have a good time while doing it! Feel free to jot down the tips I share or you can always visit the blog and view them there.

I know that summer can bombard us sober-minded people with countless events centered around alcohol, but trust me sweet friend, we CAN stay strong in our alcohol-free journey and will most definitely never regret a day of NOT drinking. I hope this episode blesses you!

Links to other episodes mentioned in today's chat:
Episode #43 3 Tips on How to Have Fun and Stay Sober over the Holidays
Episode #59 Worried You Won't Find a Sober Community?

Don't forget: if the only thing you did today was stay sober, you are winning!

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Hiya sweet friends and welcome back to Decidedly Dry!

Today it’s just me and YOU. When I contemplated what topic I wanted to chat with you about this week, it only seemed fitting to talk about my departure from social media and my big decision simplify my life. My hope is that by listening to this episode you may not only relate to some of what I’m going through, but relate to my thoughts and feelings regarding social media, and also might be inspired to make healthy changes in your own life as well.

I'll touch on how I felt when I took my break from social media earlier this year, how social media impacts my mental health, and also how similar my feelings towards social media are to my feelings about alcohol in the beginning of my journey.

Episode I reference: Ep. 50 Is Your Constant Social Media Scrolling Turning into Your New Addictive Habit? 3 Tips on How to Reduce Your Scrolling in Sobriety.

This will be our last episode of Season 3 and we'll be taking a brief break as we prepare for a rocking Season 4!!! It's gonna come in hot and continue to inspire YOU!

Here’s to LIVING. 

Don't forget: if the only thing you did today was stay sober, you are winning!

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Hiya Loves! Welcome back to the show. Today I'm interviewing a fabulous new friend of mine, Krysty Krywko.

Krysty is the founder of Purple Dog Sober. She founded the company during the pandemic when it became obvious how women were struggling with trying to balance home, work, and the schooling of their children. Along with this pressurized role women were expected to fill, came a rise in using alcohol as a coping mechanism, simply because that is what we’re taught to do. The mission of her work is to provide women with a safe space where they can begin to explore their relationship with alcohol. She does this using the framework of anchor pages, and the process of sketchbooking, which becomes an alternative coping mechanism that women can adapt to their daily lives and routines.

Her newest venture is Sober Wild, which is an outdoor adventure recovery space, based in NY.

Krysty is a self-described book nerd (keeping a list of every book she’s read since the 7th grade); the proud momma two amazing teenagers; and is still searching for the perfect shade of red lipstick.

Ways to connect with Krysty:
Website - https://purpledogsober.com
Email - [email protected]
Instagram -@purpledogsober
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/purpledogsober

Mentioned on today's episode:
Jess's FREE Summer Mocktail Menu Download.  

Don't forget: if the only thing you did today was stay sober, you are winning!

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Today I'm interviewing another amazing sober sister of mine, Desiree Hull. Desiree is a stay-at-home mom of 5 kiddos in Rhode Island. She kicked booze to the curb on January 27, 2021. Three short months into her sobriety, she decided to go after her Masters for Pastoral Counseling and while attaining this, she also got Certified as a Recovery Coach! Her dream is to incorporate the counseling with the forward focus thinking of coaching. In her spare time, she’s also a host on Sober Mom Squad.

This is yet another example of a fierce, empowering mama doing good things in her sobriety and achieving more than she ever dreamed of! These chats should remind you of all the incredible things that is possible for YOU if you embrace a sober lifestyle. Enjoy our chat!

Ways to connect with Desiree:
Website - myrecoveryrevival.com
Email - [email protected]
Coaching Site - https://www.recoveredlife.us/desireehull
Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/recovery_revival/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/recoveryrevival22

Don't forget: if the only thing you did today was stay sober, you are winning!

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Hi Friends!
How in the world are you?! I’m absolutely, positively, so excited to share this week's episode with you! I won’t tell you the entire story of how I know my guest, because we chat about it in the beginning of the episode. But today I have the absolute pleasure of bringing to you Miss Monica Swanson!!
Monica is a popular blogger, host of the Monica Swanson Podcast (previously: The Boy Mom Podcast), and she's the author of Boy Mom, and recently released, Raising Amazing. She was born and raised in the Pacific NW (whoop whoop), is a mom, wife, and just an unbelievable human.
Why did I ask Monica to come on the Decidedly Dry show? Well first off, I’m a total super fan of her work and I selfishly wanted to spend time with her. Duh! But also, she’s one of those moms who encourages and inspires through her words and writing. She motivates me to be the best mom I can be. Her parenting advice? Valuable and applicable. Her words? Beautiful. Her commitment to wanting to get this parenting thing right? Relatable.
While we may not talk about sobriety throughout this entire episode, we hit on so many good topics. One of my favorites: how crucial it is to set a good example for our children.
Y’all are going to love this episode! Enjoy!

Books by Monica Swanson:
Raising Amazing
Boy Mom

Monica’s Website: https://monicaswanson.com/ 

Monica’s Social Media Links:  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monicaswanson_/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGrommom/

The podcast episode I reference about screens: Raising Relational Kids in a Screen-Driven World with guest, Arlene Pellicane.

Curious about Jess's Healthy Habit & Sober Coaching? Head to the Decidedly Dry website ASAP for more info and to snag your spot before she's all booked. 

Don't forget: if the only thing you did today was stay sober, you are winning!

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Hey Friends! This week, for the first time ever, I have TWO guests on the show. I know, your girl Jess is turning into a big time famous multi-guest podcaster. Crazy, right?! In this episode I’ll be chatting with Katie Mack (who goes by Mack) and Kimberly Kearns. These ladies are two of the creatives behind the podcast "F*cking Sober, The First 90 days." Mack is the producer of the show and Kim is the writer for season two. These ladies are absolutely fantastic and I can't wait to hear what your takeaways are.

Now, before we get started, I think a lot of you tune into this show to hear peoples stories and as we know, people’s journeys are so different and yet so the same. That being said, I feel like there are some heavier subjects and/or heavier things that get mentioned in this weeks episode, so I just wanted to give you a little heads up that perhaps this is one of those episodes you listen to through headphones... AKA don’t blast it on the way home from school pickup. Sound good? Perfect! You guys are in for a treat! These two have such great energy, their friendship is beautiful, and I’m just so glad they came on the show.

Enjoy!

The Links:
F*cking Sober Podcast: https://fckingsoberpodcast.com
Instagram: @fckingsober90_podcast

Katie Mack's Website: Mackstage.com
Instagram: @mackersnyc

Kimberly's Book: On the Edge of Shattered
Instagram: @asoberandstrongmom @kbkearns
Website: www.kimberlykearns.com

Don't forget: if the only thing you did today was stay sober, you are winning!

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