Conversations with Bizzy

Episode 461 Nicole Pietrandrea Hough founder and editor-in-chief of AFTER Alcohol-Free magazine


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It was great to meet Nicole, she got sober totally differently than I did. 


In 2020, upon admitting to herself that alcohol was not serving her or leading to the life she wanted to create, Nicole set out on a journey to figure out what things would look like alcohol-free. After an initially challenging time of change and introspection, Nicole eventually discovered the vibrant and rapidly growing alcohol-free community, both online and in person. This discovery—coupled with the realization that her new AF life held more beauty, depth, and joy than she ever imagined—inspired the creation of AFTER Magazine in 2022. The magazine’s mission is threefold: 1) to support people who might be searching for answers around their drinking and feeling alone, 2) to normalize sobriety and an alcohol-free lifestyle, and 3) to show just how amazing life can be AFTER giving up alcohol.


I am an alcoholic and the way I got sober was in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous, in fact that was really the only way in 2006! I broke up with alcohol for good almost 18 years ago and my life has been absolutely amazing ever since! 


I don’t poo-poo people getting sober in other ways. In fact I think that if you stop drinking when you obviously have a problem with alcohol is a good thing. 


I hope you enjoy today’s show. 


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Promo Codes/Offers: Discount Code: Bizzy10 (10% off a yearly subscription, with no expiration!)

Email Address: [email protected]

Website links:aftermagazine.com, AFTER Magazin

     mocktailquest.com, MocktailQuest.com

Instagram: @mocktail.quest and @after_af_mag


Thanks for listening! 


Always remember, you're not alone! Remember you can reach out to me at [email protected] 


You are NOT ALONE I PROMISE! 


Wishing you a happy, happy!


Love, 


Elizabeth aka Bizzy



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