What does it really look like to rebuild your life without alcohol? In this episode, we sit down with Avital — five years sober and thriving — to talk about her sobriety journey, holistic health, and the power of community. From navigating identity and self-love to organizing sober Pride bar crawls through Zero Proof Crawls, Avital brings warmth, honesty, and real talk about what healing actually feels like. Whether you're sober-curious or deep in your own journey, this one's for you.

Resources mentioned:

• This Naked Mind → https://www.amazon.com/This-Naked-Mind-Control-Alcohol/dp/0399591058
• Institute of Integrative Nutrition → https://www.integrativenutrition.com
• Zero Proof Crawls → https://www.instagram.com/zeroproofcrawls/

Summer can be one of the biggest challenges in sobriety. Between pool parties, vacations, barbecues, concerts, and social events, alcohol seems to be everywhere. In this solo episode, I share some of the lessons I've learned on my own alcohol-free journey and the practical tools that have helped me navigate summer without drinking.

We talk about creating a plan before social events, recognizing triggers, setting boundaries, building confidence, and knowing when it's okay to skip an event altogether. I also share why community, accountability, and mindset have been some of the most important factors in maintaining long-term sobriety.

Whether you're newly sober, sober curious, or have years alcohol-free, these tips can help you enjoy your summer, protect your peace, and remember that you don't need alcohol to have fun.

In this episode:
• Navigating summer events alcohol-free
• Creating a sobriety toolbox for social situations
• Handling triggers and social pressure
• Building confidence in your alcohol-free lifestyle
• The power of community and accountability

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What if you didn't need a rock bottom to choose sobriety? In this episode, I sit down with Steven Sessoms, who made the decision to give up alcohol — not because he had to, but because he wanted more. More clarity, more confidence, more control over his health and his life.

Steven opens up about navigating social pressure in the LGBTQ+ community, how ditching alcohol unlocked a serious fitness transformation, and what it really feels like to show up fully present in every room — no drink in hand. From managing social anxiety to redefining how he sees himself, Steven's story is proof that sobriety isn't about hitting a low point. Sometimes it's simply about choosing a higher standard for yourself.

Whether you're sober-curious, already on your journey, or just wondering what life could look like without alcohol, this conversation will challenge the way you think about drinking — and what's possible without it.

In this episode:

• Why you don't need a "problem" to quit drinking
• How sobriety and fitness go hand in hand
• Building confidence and navigating social situations alcohol-free
• Finding community and self-acceptance along the way

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What does self-care actually look like in sobriety? In this first solo episode, I get real about navigating being overwhelmed, burnout, and the mental health struggles that come with living alcohol-free. From meditation and music to breaking life into manageable buckets, I share the practical strategies that not only replaced what alcohol used to do....but kept him from spiraling completely out.

If you're on a sobriety journey, struggling with stress, or just trying to find balance, this one's for you.

Topics covered: Sobriety & mental health | Self-care strategies | Overcoming overwhelm & burnout | Mindfulness & meditation | Self-awareness & personal growth

Resources mentioned: 

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David grew up in a small town in Kentucky — and finding himself meant navigating coming out, alcohol addiction, relapse, and spiritual awakening all at once. In this raw and honest interview, he shares what it really took to embrace his identity, get sober, and build a life worth living.

We dig into the role of community (including Dallas Lambda and AA), the 12 Steps, and how spirituality became a lifeline. Whether you're in recovery, questioning your identity, or just looking for a story of real resilience — this one's for you.

📌 Topics: LGBTQ+ journey · Coming out · Sobriety · Addiction & recovery · Alcoholics Anonymous · Spirituality · Personal growth · Small-town life · Resilience

What does it take to truly rebuild yourself from the inside out?

In this powerful episode, Daniel opens up about his journey through addiction, trauma, and the long road to sobriety — sharing the raw, honest experiences that shaped who he is today. From the role of relationships and loss to navigating identity, mental health, and spirituality, Daniel's story is a testament to what's possible when we commit to self-awareness and community.

Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of the human experience, this conversation will leave you with something real.

What we cover:

• How trauma and early life experiences fuel addiction

• The power of community and support systems in recovery

• Why self-awareness is the foundation of lasting change

• Spirituality and mental health as tools for sobriety

• Building a meaningful new life after addiction

Resources mentioned:

• Alcoholics Anonymous — aa.org

• Mental Health America — mhanational.org

• LGBTQ+ Recovery Support — lgbtqcenter.org

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What if the party could be just as good — without the hangover? In this episode, Gabe sits down with Andy Krumm, aka Mr. Mocktail, the founder of Sober One Six, an event production company creating fun, fabulous, and fully alcohol-free experiences for the LGBTQIA+ community. Andy opens up about what led him to sobriety, how he turned that journey into a movement, and why inclusive sober spaces are changing lives. Whether you're sober-curious, in recovery, or just mocktail-obsessed, this one's for you.

🍹 Find Andy & Out and About AF:

• Instagram: @MrMocktail / @OutandAboutAF
• Website: outandaboutaf.com
• Sober One Six Events: soberonesix.com

What happens when the life you’re living doesn’t feel good anymore… even if it looks normal from the outside?

In this episode, I sat down with Amanda and honestly, this conversation goes deeper than just “quitting drinking.” She shares what it was like working as a bartender, being constantly around alcohol, and how the pandemic really shifted things for her.

We talk about that in-between phase too, where you’re not really drinking the same way anymore, but you’re also not fully living sober yet. That part? I think a lot of people don’t talk about enough.

Amanda opens up about going on a silent meditation retreat (which is wild in the best way), how that helped her reconnect with herself, and what led her to create her non-alcoholic spirit brand, Tomo no Tomo.

We also get into what it actually looks like to build a life that feels aligned, why community matters so much in this journey, and how sobriety can be more than just “not drinking”… it can actually feel freeing.

If you’ve been questioning your relationship with alcohol, or just feel like something’s off, I think you’ll really connect with this one.

In this episode, we talk about:
• Being surrounded by drinking culture and how normal it all feels
• How the pandemic changed Amanda’s habits
• The silent meditation retreat that shifted everything
• Starting a non-alcoholic brand from scratch
• The difference between not drinking and actually living sober
• Why having the right people around you makes all the difference

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In this powerful and honest conversation, Chris Marshall shares his journey from childhood struggles to becoming a leading voice in the sober movement. He opens up about what it truly means to find belonging—within yourself and in the world around you.

We dive into how creating inclusive, alcohol-free spaces like Sans Bar is changing the narrative around sobriety and proving that connection, fun, and community don’t require alcohol.

Sobriety is anything but boring—it’s freeing, empowering, and full of possibility.

If you’ve ever questioned your relationship with alcohol or wondered what life could look like without it, this episode is for you.

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Louis Hill joins us to share his journey through recovery and how yoga, meditation, and mindfulness helped him rebuild his life. We dive into practical tools for managing stress, improving mental health, and creating real community support.

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