This week, special guest Kristi Tanner, known as @mocktailmommy, shares her inspiring journey from alcohol addiction to sobriety and her mission to create a supportive community for those in recovery. As a single mother of four, Kristi discusses how her reliance on alcohol led to a turning point in her life. She emphasizes the importance of open conversations about alcohol with children and the transformative impact of sobriety on her parenting. Kristi also talks about her store, Sober Social, a space dedicated to non-alcoholic beverages and community engagement, and her future plans to expand this vision. The conversation highlights the significance of connections in sobriety and the fun and fulfilling aspects of living alcohol-free. Kristi is a breath of fresh air and will infect you with her inspiration. What does the future hold for Kristi? We are all along on this ride to find out!

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Sleeping therapists, pumpkin NA beer, and Neurological Science fill this episode with insight and humor. Kylei shares some client stories and Carrin tells us some cool things she's been learning in her Transformative Sober Coach program. The ladies taste a new to them NA beer, and "unpack" some untherapeutic therapy.

Grab your cozy blanket and your favorite mocktail, Opes and Dreams is here for you!

NA Beverage featured on today's episode: F*ckin Pumpkin by Go Brewing in Naperville, IL

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Today on Opes and Dreams, hosts Kylei and Carrin share personal updates about their journeys, including Carrin's new role as an alcohol-free coach. They discuss the challenges of navigating family dynamics while undergoing personal transformations. The episode also features a special guest, Danny Frank, of Duluth, Minnesota. Danny shares how deciding to be alcohol free 3 years ago has made a positive impact on his life and his livelihood. As a musician, he and his band Danny Frank & The Smoky Gold play much of the midwest and he answers all of their curios questions about how that lifestyle has changed. Coping strategies, community, and a concert top off this one of a kind episode. Get your cozy socks on and your favorite mocktail and cheers to living alcohol free!

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NA Beverages featured in this episode: Athletic Brewery Free Wave Hazy IPA / Curious Elixirs: #9 Rosy Rose & Fizzy Lifting Lime

Surprise! We are Re-Branding! In this episode, we discuss the evolution of the podcast towards a focus on alcohol-free living. We share personal experiences with sobriety, the rise of non-alcoholic beverages, and the importance of community and family in Sober Living journeys. The conversation highlights the positive impacts of sobriety on daily life and the joy of exploring new activities without alcohol. Carrin and Kylei are so grateful to our listeners so far, thanks for being here!

Music by: The People Brothers Band

Unaffiliated Brand Mentions: Surly Brewing Co., Pabst Blue Ribbon, Guinness.

In this episode of the Opes and Dreams, Carrin and Kylei discuss a variety of topics ranging from personal updates and career growth to pop culture phenomena like Taylor Swift and Ed Gein. They delve into their interests in holistic life coaching, and reflect on their childhood mischiefs. The conversation also touches on community concerns regarding missing persons and the etiquette of parking lots. Setting the bar high for standards between serial killers and fast food, let them know which ones are your favorite!

In this episode, Kylei and Carrin take it to their roots, literally. Join them (along with DeVere) as they stroll through the woods and discuss various topics. Touching on community standards and how they can contradict for profit, as well as some funny moments from their weekends. There's a parade, there's a sleepover, there's an online breakup! We have it all here at Opes and Dreams, thanks for listening.

In this episode, Kylei and Carrin reflect on their recent experiences at the Boogiedown Music Festival, discussing memorable moments, personal growth, and the challenges of parenting. They share insights on emotional connections with children and the importance of creating safe spaces for expressing feelings. The conversation ingredients include upcoming events and the excitement of fall activities topped with Carrin's big news!

We BACK! Season 2 is here with more stories of life mishaps, Summer fun, and big news! Carrin opens up about a career change, and Kylei gushes about her fangirling at festivals. We learn what it sounds like to live in a city with fighter jets and look forward to the nice quiet Fall. Did you miss us? We sure missed you. So settle in, turn up the volume and catch that sweet sweet jet fuel in your ear holes.

Closing out Season 1, Carrin and Kylei sink down into the grass as they recap the start to the summer, the festivals to come, and some enlightening moments. Kylei has an experience at the salon and Carrin finds herself back in nature. If these leaves could talk, they would tell the same stories you'll hear in this episode. Enjoy!

Lacy's Cafe is our studio this week as Carrin and Kylei learn about how local entrepreneur Lacy Rude got her start and how she keeps finding the motivation to do more. Like-minded women relating to each other and laughing along the way, plus cold brew float?? We're in!