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

In episode 35 of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I’m sharing my honest thoughts about Sober October (and Dry January) and why I personally don’t participate in them.

Before you think I’m a hater, let me explain. These month-long alcohol-free challenges can be a great starting point for awareness, but sobriety and recovery go so much deeper than 30 days without drinking. For many of us, it’s not about a reset, it’s about saving our lives.

I talk about what real recovery looks like, the emotional and mental layers beyond “just not drinking,” and why any day, not just a calendar month, is a good day to choose sobriety.

“When it comes to addiction for most, it’s a matter of life and death. So any day is a good day to get sober and save your life.” — me

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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.

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Welcome back to Livin on the El-Ledge, the show within the Sober Vibes Podcast where my sister Kimberly Elledge and I get real about life, recovery, and everything in between.

In this episode, we’re reminding you that it’s OK if you’re not OK, especially during hard or uncertain times. Back in 2020, when the world felt upside down, we were both struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, and figuring out how to stay grounded without numbing out.

We open up about what helped us cope, how we leaned on each other (and humor!) to get through the rough days, and why emotional honesty is one of the most underrated tools in sobriety.

You don’t have to have it all together to stay sober. Some days are just about doing your best, and that’s enough.

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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 coaching, and resources, visit courtneyrecovered.com
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In episode 33 of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I sit down with Mark Turnipseed, CEO of Integrity Endurance and founder of the powerful blog Trials to Triathlon, to talk about his journey of coming out in sobriety and overcoming addiction.

Mark shares how his path through heroin addiction, overdose, and deep personal struggle led him to a place of self-acceptance and purpose. We talk about what it means to live authentically in recovery, the healing power of community, and how owning your truth can be one of the most freeing parts of sobriety.

His story is raw, honest, and full of hope, a reminder that no matter what you’ve been through, you can rebuild your life and become stronger than ever.

Sobriety isn’t just about quitting alcohol or drugs; it’s about becoming who you really are.

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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 coaching, and resources, visit courtneyrecovered.com
or join my membership, Sobriety Circle, for meetings, workshops, and a supportive community of women living alcohol-free.

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In episode 32 of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I’m reflecting on my 38th birthday and what it’s taught me about change, growth, and getting uncomfortable, especially in sobriety.

Let’s be real: change is not comfortable, and that’s exactly why it’s powerful. When you choose an alcohol-free life, you’re choosing to face discomfort instead of numbing it. And that’s where true transformation happens.

I talk about what this season of growth feels like, how sobriety continues to challenge and reward me, and why getting uncomfortable is a necessary part of becoming who you’re meant to be. Because when you stick with the hard stuff, the messy middle, that’s when everything starts to shift.

Remember: discomfort doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong; it means you’re growing.

*The Olipop code mentioned in this episode is no longer available.

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*The Alcohol & Me Challenge is no longer available 

🎧 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 coaching, and resources, visit courtneyrecovered.com
or join my membership, Sobriety Circle, for meetings, workshops, and a supportive community of women living alcohol-free.

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It’s Livin on the El-Ledge week! My sister Kimberly Elledge and I are back with another real and raw conversation, this time all about feelings.

The inspiration for this episode came after I was dismissed this past week, and it got us talking about how easily people can overlook or minimize our emotions. So today, we’re breaking down why your feelings are always valid, even if they don’t define reality.

We share personal stories, a few laughs (of course), and some practical ways to process your emotions in sobriety without getting stuck in them. Whether you’ve been dismissed, gaslit, or just told to “get over it,” this episode is here to remind you that you’re allowed to feel everything and still move forward.

Remember: feelings aren’t facts, but they’re messages. Listening to them is part of the healing.

*The Olipop mentioned in this episode with the discount code is no longer valid

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*The 3 Day Challenge mentioned in this epsiode is no longer available

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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 coaching, and resources, visit courtneyrecovered.com
or join my membership, Sobriety Circle, for meetings, workshops, and a supportive community of women living alcohol-free

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In episode 30 of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I chat with Karolina Rzadkowolska, certified life and transformation coach and founder of Euphoric Alcohol-Free, about what it truly means to live an alcohol-free lifestyle with purpose and freedom.

Karolina and I dive into how removing alcohol can unlock new levels of creativity, confidence, and fulfillment, and how you can start seeing what’s possible for your life when you let go of the things that hold you back.

She shares her journey from casual drinking to becoming a leader in the alcohol-free movement, and how she helps women design lives that feel bigger, bolder, and more aligned, all without needing a drink to get there.

This episode is for anyone curious about what life could look like beyond alcohol because it’s not about giving something up; it’s about gaining everything back.

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*The 3-Day, Alcohol and Me challenge is retired.

 🎧 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 coaching, and resources, visit courtneyrecovered.com
or join my membership, Sobriety Circle, for meetings, workshops, and a supportive community of women living alcohol-free.

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Episode 29: Party Sober

In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, founder of National Sober Day Courtney Andersen chats about the virtual event of 2020!

She discusses how you can help celebrate National Sober Day on September 14th, 2020.

Talk about the ultimate Sober Party.

Super excited for this special day and what’s in store. 

Come join Guest speakers include:

Amy Dresner

Doug Bopst

Pop Buchanan

Jen Elizabeth

Mark Turnipseed

Jenn Kautsch

Jennifer Jones

Michael Dash

Khadi Olagoke

Brooke Buys

There are special Discount Codes for products for when you sign up, a giveaway during the event, and a percentage of proceeds will be donated to Recovery/Addiction charities.

Come have a Sober time!

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The free 3 Day Alcohol and Me event is retired. And if you are lisenting to this episode in real time the National Sober Day Event already happened. 

🎧 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 and National Sober Day.

👉 For more support, 1:1 coaching, and resources, visit courtneyrecovered.com
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Welcome back to Livin' on the El-Ledge, the sister series within the Sober Vibes Podcast!

In this episode, my sister Kimberly Elledge and I get real about something so many of us faced: emotional eating and the COVID-15. From late-night snacking to food guilt, we talk about how emotional eating often shows up in sobriety (and during stressful seasons like the pandemic).

We share our personal experiences, including one of us fully confessing to crushing an entire box of Oatmeal Creme Pies in one sitting and why it’s totally OK. Because just like with sobriety, food and body image healing is a process, not perfection.

This episode is about giving yourself grace, breaking the shame cycle, and remembering that emotional eating doesn’t define your worth. You’re human, and healing is messy — but it’s also beautiful.

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*If you are listening to this in real time the National Sober Day Party already happened for 2020

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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 coaching, and resources, visit courtneyrecovered.com
or join my membership, Sobriety Circle, for meetings, workshops, and a supportive community of women living alcohol-free.

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In episode 27 of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I sit down with Brooke Buys, founder of BLND Health, to talk about one of the most personal and powerful parts of recovery relationships in sobriety.

We get into what happens to our friendships, family dynamics, and romantic connections when we remove alcohol from our lives. Brooke and I get real about the losses you may experience, the boundaries you’ll learn to set, and the deep, authentic relationships that can finally take root when you start living alcohol-free.

Brooke shares her story of choosing sobriety, creating BLND Health as an alternative to the one-size-fits-all wellness model, and helping others build emotional resilience through personalized care and connection.

Sobriety changes everything, including how we love, trust, and connect. But with that change comes freedom, clarity, and relationships that truly align with who you’re becoming.

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*If you are listening to this episode in the present day, the National Sober Day party of 2020 is over

🎧 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 coaching, and resources, visit courtneyrecovered.com
or join my membership, Sobriety Circle, for meetings, workshops, and a supportive community of women living alcohol-free.

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In episode 26 of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I’m celebrating a huge milestone — 8 years sober!

On August 18th, I marked another sober anniversary, and in this episode, I share how I celebrate, what this milestone means to me, and how much can truly change when you commit to recovery.

I talk about the lessons, challenges, and growth that come with long-term sobriety and how gratitude, self-awareness, and community have been key to my journey. Whether you’re on day one or year eight, I hope this episode reminds you that sobriety is possible and that your story matters too.

You can rebuild, you can heal, and you can thrive one day at a time.

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*The Free 5 Reasons to Quit Drinking Now is no longer availble

🎧 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 coaching, and resources, visit courtneyrecovered.com
or join my membership, Sobriety Circle, for meetings, workshops, and a supportive community of women living alcohol-free.

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