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

Relapse is part of so many people's stories, and talking about it honestly is how we take its power away. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I welcome radio host and Sober Exposure podcast host Jenn Wylde for a brave, vulnerable conversation about alcohol relapse — what it actually feels like, and how you find your way back. 

We get real about the shame that keeps people silent, why honesty is the first step back to yourself, and the relapse prevention tools that help you stay grounded. If you've slipped, restarted, or feared that one drink undoes everything, this episode will remind you that you are not back at zero.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What actually happens during a relapse
• How to get yourself back on track without spiraling into shame
• Relapse prevention tools that support emotional sobriety
• Why being honest about relapsing is an act of bravery, not failure

A relapse doesn't erase your progress; your willingness to be honest about it is proof of your growth.

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

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Ten years sober — and in this episode, I pull back the curtain on exactly what it took to get here. In this milestone episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I reflect on a full decade alcohol-free and share the real mindset shifts and tools that have helped me stay sober through every season of life. 

This one is equal parts celebration and roadmap. Whether you're on day one or year nine, Courtney's number-one mindset hack and her five tools for long-term sobriety will give you something to hold onto for the long haul.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What actually got me to ten years of sobriety
• Her number-one mindset hack and how to put it into practice
• Five tools to support long-term sobriety and keep your motivation strong
• Why staying sober gets richer, not harder, with time

Ten years didn't happen in a decade — it happened one decision at a time.

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 
• 1:1 Sobriety Coaching

Thank you for listening, and for being part of this ten-year journey. Reviews help the show — please rate, review, and subscribe to the Sober Vibes Podcast.

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If you're sober curious and wondering where to even begin, this episode is your starting point. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I sit down with Abbie Romanul — Founder and CEO of Raising the Bar — to break down the growing sober curious landscape and what it really looks like to question your relationship with alcohol. 

Together, we unpack what "sober curious" actually means, practical first steps for anyone exploring how to quit drinking, and how motherhood shifts when you're doing it alcohol-free. Whether you're sober curious, sober-questioning, or just tired of the wine-mom culture, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What it really means to be sober curious
• Simple tips to help you start your sober journey
• How motherhood looks and feels different in sobriety
• What Raising the Bar is and the work Abbie is doing

You don't have to hit rock bottom to be curious about a life with less alcohol — curiosity alone is enough 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 
• The Sober Focus program mentioned in this episode is retired. 

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Knowing when to stop enabling someone you love is one of the hardest boundaries in recovery and one of the most necessary. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, part of the show-within-a-show Living on the El-Ledge, Courtney and Kimberly get real about the moment you realize that protecting someone from their consequences isn't love — it's enabling. 

This one's for anyone who's been pouring themselves into saving a person who isn't ready to save themselves. Courtney and Kimberly talk through what enabling actually looks like (including the emotional kind people rarely name), how to set boundaries without guilt, and why your own emotional sobriety matters just as much as theirs.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How to recognize when it's time to stop enabling someone you love
• Practical boundary-setting that protects your peace without shame
• That emotional enabling is real and just as draining as the obvious kind
• Why you'll never save someone by continuing to enable them

You can love someone deeply and still stop carrying what was never yours to carry.

Resources mentioned:

• The Sober Focus program is retired, and Stop Starting Over is my new program.
• Free 30-Day Sober Not Boring Calendar
• The Ultimate Guide to Sobriety e-book

Thank you for listening, and for doing the brave work of choosing yourself.  Reviews help the show — please rate, review, and subscribe to the Sober Vibes Podcast.

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 For more support, 1:1 Sobriety Coaching, and more resources, or join the Sobriety Circle. 

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In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I sit down with Phillip Barbb to talk about something so many people crave once the dust settles in early sobriety: long-term serenity.

Phillip and I dive into what serenity really looks and feels like after years in recovery, how to stay grounded through the ups and downs, and the practical tools that help you ride the waves of life without turning back to alcohol.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How to ride the wave of long-term serenity
• Why there are many paths to recovery — and why all are valid
• What “working a program” can look like at different stages of sobriety

Phillip A. Barbb is a 2x Emmy®-nominated TV Producer, performance coach, author, and keynote speaker. His work focuses on emotional intelligence, leadership, and helping high-achieving professionals reach their long- and short-term goals. He also has over 14 years of recovery, bringing both lived experience and deep insight to this conversation.

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I no longer do the meetings I discuss in this episode. For meetings and support, click here to join my community, THE FIX.

*The Sober Focus is retired. Please see below for up-to-date programs and resources on how to quit drinking alcohol and emotional sobriety support.

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🎧 Hosted by Courtney Andersen — Sober Coach, Author of Sober Vibes: A Guide to Thriving in Your First Three Months Without Alcohol, and Founder of the Sober Vibes community.

👉 For more support, 1:1 Sobriety Coaching, and additional resources, visit courtneyrecovered.com or join Sobriety Circle, my membership community for women living an alcohol-free life.

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Welcome to Episode 100 of the Sober Vibes Podcast! 

I’m so grateful you’re here. This community, this show, and these conversations exist because you keep showing up, and I’m honored to walk this sober journey with you.

In today’s episode, I’m talking about something a lot of people don’t want to admit out loud: being judgmental in recovery.

Yes, it happens. Yes, it’s normal. And yes, you will move through it.
In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How judgment in recovery is actually part of the grieving process
 • Why your feelings are valid and totally okay
 • How to understand the difference between judging drinking culture and judging people
• Why this phase doesn’t last forever and what it’s trying to teach you

Healing is layered. Judgment is often just a disguise for protection, fear, or clarity.

Thank you for listening, for growing, and for being part of this community for 100 episodes. This podcast exists because of YOU, and I’m so grateful to keep going right alongside you.

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I no longer do the meetings I discuss in this episode. For meetings and support, click here to join my community, THE FIX. 

*The Sober Focus program is retired. Please see below for updated resources and programs for how to quit drinking alcohol and emotional sobriety support.

🎧 Hosted by Courtney Andersen — Sober Coach, Author of Sober Vibes: A Guide to Thriving in Your First Three Months Without Alcohol, and Founder of the Sober Vibes community.

👉 For more support, 1:1 Sobriety Coaching, and additional resources, visit courtneyrecovered.com or join Sobriety Circle, my membership community for women living an alcohol-free life.

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It’s a Livin on the El-Ledge week on the Sober Vibes Podcast! In Episode 99, Kimberly Elledge and I answer YOUR questions about addiction, recovery, sobriety, and everything in between.

We love connecting with this community, so please keep your questions coming — email us anytime if there’s something you'd like us to discuss on the show.

In this episode, we dive into:
• Is it okay to cut out toxic family members?
• What recovery programs worked best for us?
• How do you stop the cycle of starting and stopping drinking?
• And a few extras — because we can’t help ourselves.

 If you’ve ever felt alone in your questions or wondered if what you’re feeling is normal… this episode is for you.

Thank you for listening and for being part of our El-Ledge crew.

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I no longer do the meetings I discuss in this episode. For meetings and support, click here to join my community, THE FIX.
*The Sober Focus program is retired. Please see below for up-to-date resources and programs to help you quit drinking alcohol and emotional sobriety support.

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🎧 Hosted by Courtney Andersen — Sober Coach, Author of Sober Vibes: A Guide to Thriving in Your First Three Months Without Alcohol, and Founder of the Sober Vibes community.

👉 For more support, 1:1 Sobriety Coaching, and additional resources, visit courtneyrecovered.com or join Sobriety Circle, my membership community for women living an alcohol-free life.

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In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I sit down with Jen Cutting for an incredibly powerful and emotional conversation about sober motherhood, healing after rock bottom, and rebuilding a life you’re proud of.

Jen bravely shares her story of addiction, losing custody of her daughter, and what it took to fight her way back. Today, she’s not only in long-term recovery, she’s helping others do the same.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How to cope with stressful or overwhelming days in motherhood without alcohol
• Tools and tips for early sobriety for moms
• Why you must never stop fighting for yourself and your child
• How healing can turn into purpose and service

Jen’s story is proof that you can come back from anything and your child deserves the healthiest version of you.

Jen is a woman in long-term recovery and the founder of Supplies for Life, an organization dedicated to delivering life-saving supplies to those who need them most. She is a Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC), Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA), Rape Crisis Counselor, Narcan trainer, harm reduction educator, prison reform activist, and YouTuber dedicated to helping others find hope in recovery.

Thank you for listening.

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The Ultimate Guide to Sobriety e-book

I no longer do the meetings I discuss in this episode. For meetings and support, click here to join my community, THE FIX.

*The Sober Focus program is retired. Please see below for up-to-date resources and programs to help you quit drinking alcohol and achieve emotional sobriety support.

🎧 Hosted by Courtney Andersen — Sober Coach, Author of Sober Vibes: A Guide to Thriving in Your First Three Months Without Alcohol, and Founder of the Sober Vibes community.

👉 For more support, 1:1 Sobriety Coaching, and additional resources, visit courtneyrecovered.com or join Sobriety Circle, my membership community for women who want connection, tools, and accountability on their alcohol-free journey.

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In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I’m breaking down one of the most common fears people have in early sobriety: “What if I think about drinking again?”

You will think about it, and that doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re human.
 

What You Will Learn In This Episode:

• How to stop letting the fear of drinking again control you

 • Why it’s completely normal to think about alcohol sometimes
 • How those thoughts become less frequent and less powerful over time

Sobriety isn’t about never having the thought; it’s about learning how to respond to it. And you can.

Thank you for listening and for choosing yourself today.

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30-Day Sober Not Boring Calendar 

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*I no longer do the meetings I discuss in this episode. For meetings and support, click here to join my community, THE FIX. 

*The Sober Focus is retired. Please see The Sobreity Circle to help you in your alcohol free journey for support.

🎧 Hosted by Courtney Andersen — Sober Coach, Author of Sober Vibes: A Guide to Thriving in Your First Three Months Without Alcohol, and Founder of the Sober Vibes community.

👉 For more support, 1:1 Sobriety Coaching, and additional resources, visit courtneyrecovered.com or join my Sobriety Circle, a membership community for women living an alcohol-free life.

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In this special Livin' on the El-Ledge episode — the show within the Sober Vibes Podcast — Kimberly Elledge and I went live from Ferndale PRIDE, in collaboration with The Phoenix, an incredible organization that creates sober spaces within the LGBTQ+ community. 

We talk about the last time we were at a PRIDE parade during our active addictions and what it feels like to stand in that same space sober, present, connected, and proud. This conversation is real, raw, and full of gratitude for how far healing can take you.

The audio is a little rough (recording LIVE will do that!), but we still wanted to share this moment and celebrate LOVE, sobriety, and community with you.

 Love is love. Recovery is freedom. And Pride is for everyone.

Happy PRIDE, and thank you for listening.

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*The Sober Focus program is now retired, and the LIVED app is no longer in service. Please see the Sobreity Circle to help you in your sober journey.

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🎧 Hosted by Courtney Andersen — Sober Coach, Author of Sober Vibes: A Guide to Thriving in Your First Three Months Without Alcohol, and Founder of the Sober Vibes community.

👉 For more support, 1:1 Sobriety Coaching, and additional resources, visit courtneyrecovered.com or join my Sobriety Circle, a membership community for women living an alcohol-free life.

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