Non Drinking Buddies

In this final episode of Season One, The Non Drinking Buddies talk about what they learned, how having a support network is vital for Rebekka's sobriety and how Anne is embracing that she's a total weirdo.

Mocktail Recipe: Season One Ritual

1.5 oz of Ritual Alcohol Removed Tequila
3/4 oz lime juice
1/2 oz agave or honey

Shake with ice and then squeeze in a big slice of orange  to finish

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The Non Drinking Buddies talk to alt comedy icon Beth Lapides about how 3 years crying, 12 Steps and 13 years of sobriety have made her the creative force of nature she is today.

Beth's website: https://www.bethlapides.com/

Beth's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beth_lapides/

Phony Negronis: https://stagrestis.com/products/phony-negroni

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The Non Drinking Buddies chat with actor Amanda Payton about her journey from Vicodin to victory and from booze to balance.

Mocktail Recipe: Mediocre Mocktail

1 oz. orange juice
1 oz. lime juice
1/2 oz. simple syrup
1 oz. non alcoholic tequila alternative

Shake, pour over ice and TRY TO ENJOY but honestly this one was NOT GREAT.

Recorded at The Lyric Hyperion Theater, Silverlake, Los Angeles

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The Non Drinking Buddies talk to comedian Erin Whitehead about comedy, chronic illness and calling on friends when you need support.

Mocktail Recipe: "Orange Palmer"

Equal Parts:
Unsweetened Iced Tea
Fresh Orange Juice
Add a "glob" of Honey
Enjoy!

Erin’s Podcast College Town: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZcNrpEgsSNO5qxgMYkqyF

Dr. Gabor Maté:https://drgabormate.com/

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The Non Drinking Buddies talk to stand-up comedian and Rebekka’s Staten Island pal JF Harris about his journey from chaos to comedy.

Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejfharris/?hl=en

Get tickets for his shows: https://www.jfharris.com/#tour-section

Mocktail Recipe: “Mulled Memories… Because You Can Remember Shit Now That You’re Not Drunk”

Brew Hot Orange Spice Tea
Add a Splash of Pomegranate Juice
Add Honey to taste
Stir
Enjoy
And mull over your memories… because you can because you’re not stupid drunk anymore.

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The Non Drinking Buddies talk ditching the pot, picking up racquetball and the art of enjoying cookies.

Mocktail Recipe: Lemon Lavender French Soda

Unflavored Seltzer Water (we used Topo Chico)
1 oz. Monin Lemon Lavender Syrup
Splash of Half&Half
Stir
Add Ice
Top off with more Seltzer Water

Recorded at The Lyric Hyperion - Silverlake, Los Angeles.

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The Non Drinking Buddies talk to Alysse Bryson about her journey from boozy career gal to founder of The Sober Curator - a phenomenal website and resource for sober curious and teetotaling folks.

The Sober Curator: https://thesobercurator.com/

Mocktail Recipe: “Kajillionaire”

1.5 oz seedlip spice
1 oz lemon juice
3/4 oz simple syrup
2 dashes of angostura bitters

Shake with ice  and strain into a coupe glass

Cheers!

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The Non Drinking Buddies talk to brilliant actor Hank Azaria and his good friend and partner in advocacy, COO of The Soul Focused Group Dustin Washington, about sobriety, accountability and how real human connection is the solution.

Mocktail Recipe: "Almond NO JOY FOR ANNE"

3 oz. Pressed Coconut Water
1/2 oz. almond syrup
2 dashes chocolate bitters
Mix and then enjoy (unless you're Anne and you feel no joy in your heart)


The Human Solidarity Project: https://soulfocusedgroup.com/human-solidarity/

The Soul Focused Group: https://soulfocusedgroup.com/

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The Non Drinking Buddies talk to hilarious actor and comedian Tony Cavalero about his incredible journey from being an alcoholic janitor to the sober star of The Righteous Gemstones. 

*** CONTENT WARNING *** We discuss self-harm in this episode from 50:30 - 56:00. Please feel free to skip over this section.

Mocktail Recipe: “Period Hike”

Hike Hopped Seltzer
1 oz. Tart Cherry Juice
2 dashes of bitters

We mentioned Betterhelp.com. If you need help please visit this website.

Please visit Makemarchmatter.org to donate to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles or visit an event.

Sound engineer: Landon Kirksey

Recorded at The Lyric Hyperion, Silverlake Los Angeles

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The Non Drinking Buddies talk to host, author, entrepreneur and mom Marci Hopkins about the power of gratitude, the Program and paying it forward.

Mocktail Recipe: “Elegant Tea Bag”

½ oz. Earl Grey Tea Simple Syrup (make with equal parts Earl Grey Tea and sugar)
1 oz. Seed Lip Spice 94
Put some ice into a shaker and shake
Top with Topo Chico (or your favorite seltzer)
Put some lemon zest on top
Enjoy!

Notes

Marci’s Book - CHAOS TO CLARITY: https://www.amazon.com/Chaos-Clarity-Seeing-Breaking-Cycles/dp/1955272115/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2KUH1UOKGSDZE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SHm2iIWMNhlXBR-UHH-axEsljU2F0xfkDuNAxbUmRDEOwhNnjyS4RahmOWPaCPVzPQ_zRwhLqnRlQI8G4qEtr94YR-v8XKDFA6AApCGV-DL4OPNj_8dXGMSCHwxZc1FIl9Y8GBGZ8xjtX0gSsAXKXFbT4unA_c4bsVAesfYseLXN8Wjq7k2OEcrn9cLE4X4foxqNZAsfZEyYeIWAonaaJOs1lDtouZegEt6aOOVocbE.Vpdk1lLkiPlTmMyb15NL7rho7XWTIPToDw7CFrfrViM&dib_tag=se&keywords=from+chaos+to+clarity&qid=1709595332&sprefix=from+chaos+to+clarity%2Caps%2C353&sr=8-4

Wake Up With Marci and Hilary: https://wakeupwithmarci.com/

EMDR: https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/treatments/eye-movement-reprocessing

Sound Engineer: Landon Kirksey
Recorded at the Lyric Hyperion Theater in Silverlake, Los Angeles, CA

Instagram: @nondrinkingbuddies
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0_Z_CJZ3USL7EK6pQ09huQ