Sober Vibes: Alcohol free lifestyle tips for long-term sobriety, whether you're sober curious or ready to quit drinking for good

Acceptance is one of the most quietly powerful tools in recovery — and this episode explores why it changes everything. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I welcome Laura Crossett, a CADC-II, ICADC Drug & Alcohol Counselor in Southern California, for a grounded conversation about acceptance in sobriety and healing from alcohol addiction. 

Laura shares her own story, sober since April 8, 2007, and unpacks why acceptance is so often the key that unlocks real, lasting change. Together, she and Courtney offer practical tips to help you make peace with where you are so you can keep moving forward.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Laura's personal story of addiction and recovery
• Why acceptance is key to lasting sobriety
• Practical tips to help you practice acceptance
• Why Soberlink can be a powerful tool in your recovery from alcohol addiction

Acceptance isn't giving up; it's finally letting yourself start from where you actually are.

Resources mentioned:

• Stop Starting Over — the self-guided program to break the drinking cycle for good
• Sober Breakthrough Session — a custom-recorded coaching plan to get you unstuck
• Sobriety Circle — the membership community for women living alcohol-free
• Free Resources for Sobriety 
• For 1:1 Sobriety Coaching

Thank you for listening. 

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• Instagram
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In episode 114 of the Sober Vibes podcast, I talk about the number one sign that you have a drinking problem. This was a topic that a listener requested!  

What you will learn in  the episode:

• How do you  know if you have a problem 
• How this one thing determines it all
• Doing an exercise to see how much time you think about alcohol

Resources Mentioned:

• Stop Starting Over — the self-guided program to break the drinking cycle for good
• Sober Breakthrough Session — a custom-recorded coaching plan to get you unstuck
• Sobriety Circle — the membership community for women living alcohol-free
• Free Resources for Sobriety 
• For 1:1 Sobriety Coaching
• Sober Vibes Book

Hope this episode helps you today in your journey.

Thank you for listening!

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Traveling sober can feel intimidating at first — but it might just become one of your favorite parts of an alcohol-free life. In this Livin on the El-Edge week of the Sober Vibes Podcast, the Elledge sisters, my sister and I, catch up and dive into sober travel: why getting out and exploring matters, and how to do it confidently without a drink in hand.

From navigating airports and vacations to social moments on the road, this conversation is full of real, doable tips for anyone building a sober lifestyle that still feels full, fun, and adventurous.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• A catch-up with the Elledge sisters
• What traveling sober actually looks and feels like
• Why travel is so important for your growth and joy
• Practical tips for how to travel sober and stay grounded

A full, adventurous life doesn't require alcohol — it just requires you to show up for it.

Resources mentioned:

• Stop Starting Over — the self-guided program to break the drinking cycle for good
• Sober Breakthrough Session — a custom-recorded coaching plan to get you unstuck
• Sobriety Circle — the membership community for women living alcohol-free
• Free Resources for Sobriety 
• For 1:1 Sobriety Coaching

We hope this episode meets you right where you are today.

Thank you to our Sponsor, SOBERLINK! As a show listener, you get exclusive discounts. Click here to shop and save $50 on your device.

Connect with Courtney:

• Follow Sober Vibes on Instagram

Connect with Kimberly:

• Instagram

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WELCOME TO SEASON FOUR

In episode 111 of the Sober Vibes podcast, I talk about giving up what no longer serves you and how to do so. She shares her experience with this in the last few months.

What you will learn in this episode:

• Mindset shift 
• When you say enough is enough
• Tips for moving forward
• How moving your energy helps

Resources Mentioned:

• Join my Sobriety Circle
• Grab your Sober Routine Checklist
• Visit my Website

Thank you for listening!

Thank you to our Sponsor.

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Recovery belongs to everyone — and this episode centers the voices and experiences of the Queer community in sobriety. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I welcome Nate Kelly — recovering alcoholic, sober entrepreneur, and creator of The Sobriety Diaries Podcast for a powerful conversation about what recovery looks like in the Queer community. 

Nate shares his own story, including how an alcohol-related stroke became a turning point rather than a stopping point, and how he built a life alcohol-free. Together, he and Courtney talk about representation in recovery and the tools that help you keep adding to your sober toolbelt.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Nate's personal story and path to sobriety
• How an alcohol-related stroke didn't stop him from choosing to quit alcohol
• What recovery looks like within the Queer community
• Practical ways to add to your sobriety toolbelt

Recovery isn't one-size-fits-all — it's built to hold every story, including yours.

Resources mentioned:

• Stop Starting Over — the self-guided program to break the drinking cycle for good
• Sober Breakthrough Session — a custom-recorded coaching plan to get you unstuck
• Sobriety Circle — the membership community for women living alcohol-free
• Free Resources for Sobriety
• For 1:1 Sobriety Coaching

Thank you for listening. 

Thank you to our Sponsor, SOBERLINK! As a show listener, you get exclusive discounts. Click here to shop and save $50 on your device.

Connect with Nate:

• Website
• Instagram

Connect with Courtney:

• Follow Sober Vibes on Instagram

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In episode 110 of the Sober Vibes podcast, I talk about how to overcome the mindset of the "FINAL DRINK." One that keeps many people stuck in the relationship with alcohol, and the fear of it becomes crippling for many. 

What you will learn in this episode:

• Mindset shift 
• How fear will keep holding you back
• A motto to live by to help ease the fear and anxiety 
• How your life will be better without alcohol 

THANK YOU so much for a wonderful season three of the Sober Vibes podcast and with sticking with Courtney in her first year of Motherhood. 

Season four will drop in 2023.

Resouces Mentioned:

• Grab your copy of Sober Vibes Book 
•  The Four Agreements Book 

Thank you for listening!

Thank you to our Sponsors for an incredible season three.

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*The Lived App mentioned in this episode is no longer in service.

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Episode 109: LOTE: Alcohol & Social Anxiety

Episode 109 of the Sober Vibes podcast is Livin on the El-Edge week, which means my sister Kimberly and I are talking about Social Anxiety. 

This is the final LOTE episode of the season.

What you will learn in  the episode:

• What social anxiety is 
• How it's common in people in recovery 
• Tips to help you with social anxiety 
• Social anxiety and social awkwardness 
• Pushing yourself through it

We hope this episode helps you on your journey today. 

Thank you for listening.

Thank you to our Sponsors for an incredible season three.

As a show listener, you get exclusive discounts from our Sponsor. Make sure to check them out and support the show. Curious Elixirs are complex booze-free cocktails infused with adaptogens to help you unwind. Use code "sobervibes22" at checkout and save $10 off an order of $50 or more.

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*Please note that the LIVED app mentioned in this episode is no longer in operation.*

To Connect with Kimberly:
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Resources Mentioned:

Courtney's Website 

30 Day Sober Not Boring Calendar

In the Flow

Compound Effect 

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The victim mindset can quietly keep you stuck long after you put down the drink and this episode is all about moving past it. In this Living on the El-Ledge week of the Sober Vibes Podcast, Kimberly and I  shine a light on the victim mindset: what it is, why it takes hold, and how to grow through it. 

This is a warm, honest conversation about the difference between what happened to you and what you choose to do next. If you've felt stuck in the story of your past, we offer a compassionate path toward healthy growth, healing, and a stronger sober mindset.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What the victim mindset actually is and how to spot it in yourself
• How to move past it and reclaim your power
• What healthy growing looks like in sobriety
• How healing supports your emotional sobriety and long-term recovery

You can't change what happened to you, but you can decide it doesn't get to write the rest of your story.

Resources mentioned:

• Stop Starting Over — the self-guided program to break the drinking cycle for good
• Sober Breakthrough Session — a custom-recorded coaching plan to get you unstuck
• Sobriety Circle — the membership community for women living alcohol-free
• Free Resources for Sobriety 
• For 1:1 Sobriety Coaching

We hope this episode meets you right where you are today.

Thank you to our Sponsor! As a show listener, you get exclusive discounts. Curious Elixirs are complex booze-free cocktails infused with adaptogens to help you unwind — use code "sobervibes22" at checkout and save $10 off an order of $50 or more.

Connect with Courtney:

• Follow Sober Vibes on Instagram

Connect with Kimberly:

• Instagram

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This episode brings you right into the room for the live National Sober Day event — a celebration of sobriety, story, and sober community. In this special episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, you'll hear the live National Sober Day event held on September 14, 2022, featuring me and my sister Kimberly Elledge on the Sober Vibes podcast panel, hosted by Bryce, with Sike joining the conversation as well. 

It's an honest, heartfelt panel about the messy and beautiful parts of recovery, why our stories matter, how National Sober Day came to be, and what it looks like to truly celebrate an alcohol-free life alongside other sober women.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Real talk about the struggles in recovery
• Why sharing your story matters — for you and for others
• The story of how National Sober Day was created
• Different perspectives on what recovery can look like
• What it means to celebrate sobriety out loud

Your story is someone else's permission to begin.

Resources mentioned:

• Stop Starting Over — the self-guided program to break the drinking cycle for good
• Sober Breakthrough Session — a custom-recorded coaching plan to get you unstuck
• Sobriety Circle — the membership community for women living alcohol-free
• Free Resources for Sobriety 
• For 1:1 Sobriety Coaching 

Thank you to everyone who participated in the virtual side of the event, and thank you for listening. 

Connect with Courtney:

• Follow Sober Vibes on Instagram

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Episode 106: #1 Reason You Need to Quit Drinking Today

In episode 106 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen talks about why you must quit drinking today. 

There are many reasons to quit drinking alcohol today, but this one, she hopes, sticks for you. 

What you will learn in this episode:

• Why quitting drinking today is a must
• Moderation never works
• Mindset Hack
• The gifts of Sobriety will consistently deliver

Resources Mentioned:

• Grab your copy of Sober Vibes Book
• Grab your 30-Day Sober Not Boring Calendar
• Join the Sobriety Circle 
• Listen to the 10 Years Sober episode

Thank you for listening.

Thank you to our Sponsor!

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