Sober During Crisis

Allie K. Campbell, host of the Youtube Channel Allie K Campbell, previously Young Dumb and Sober, talks about how Covid-19 and the coronavirus helped her to lean into different recovery paths more than she would have been able to normally. She talks about how quarantine had the surprising impact of bringing her closer to Alcoholics Anonymous, where she is now actively seeking out more queer-affirming meetings. We talk about our journey with A.A., what it's like to have people say you have "terminal uniqueness," and horoscopes.

Valentine, a sober podcaster and activist, who confesses they often end up over-volunteering for recovery service opportunities.  Valentine's driving question is, "How can we change the face of sobriety to make it more accessible?" 

This is a mini-episode in which our host, Ang Buxton, goes solo. Ang riffs about the importance of consistently reaching out for help and keeping in touch with others in recovery. 

"If one person hears what I have to say and it helps them with anything, then it wasn't for nothing." 

Our guest this week works directly with patients who've test positive for Covid-19. Jay walks us through buying a motorcycle and talks specifics about when and how to use your sponsor.  We also talk in depth about gender identity and the role that sobriety plays in trans and non-binary folks as we figure out who we are.  One of my favorite questions from this episode is when Jay asks, "Why didn't I do this sooner?" Stick around to hear more about how we're both staying sober and sane during these trying times.

This week we talk with Sarah of the Sober Gratitudes Podcast about her sober journey. She tells us how recovery has helped her to get through the global pandemic, what it's like to be a mom right now, and finding the right medications and daily routines in sobriety. We also discuss how grateful we are to be in recovery, whereas alcohol used to be the answer to all our problems. She shares Laura McKowen's We are the Luckiest as a resource. The conversation touches on topics involving parenting, gender politics, and sorting through childhood trauma.

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Here is a link to the article she mentions in the interview: 

https://www.businessinsider.com/heres-what-its-like-to-be-an-alcoholic-2014-2

Emily is a therapist who believes in the power of service work to keep her right-sized. We talk about what it's like to relapse, Alcoholics Anonymous, and how to find the energy to shut up.  We also debate the art of chair kicking as a means of outward expression.

We are looking for sober People of Color to interview about their experiences being sober in the world right now. To schedule an interview, please email [email protected].

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What role should politics play in sobriety? Special edition episode in lieu of protests across the United States. Ang gives tips for taking care of ourselves during these heated times, speaks on the justice system and the Black Lives Matter movement. Still looking for people to interview about their experiences with race and politics in sobriety, or for anyone who is sober and wants to debrief after a protest. We are also looking specifically for people of color who want to share their experiences of getting sober or being in a fellowship. Don't pick up today no matter what!

This week we talk to Ang's fiancee and high school sweetheart Alex Noonan of Sad Kid Club. Ang gives the backstory for their relationship, including their proposal on My Favorite Murder, and Alex explains her journey with sobriety. We talk in depth about what it's like to be with someone who struggles with drinking and addiction. We also talk about living together in quarantine, living with multiple autoimmune disorders, and the importance of seltzer.