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

In episode 5 of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I’m joined by my friend Missy McKinney to discuss one of my favorite topics: empowerment in sobriety.

Missy opens up about how she got sober, the tools that helped her heal, and what it really looked like to distance herself from certain people in early recovery. We talk about boundaries, rebuilding confidence, and the power of finding your voice again once alcohol is no longer in control.

Missy is a proud animal parent, sobriety sympathizer, and a massive supporter of the underdogs, a tattooed, sarcastic life student with an even bigger heart. Her story is full of honesty, humor, and hope.

If you’re in early sobriety or looking for motivation to stay the course, this episode will remind you that empowerment and freedom are waiting on the other side.

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If mentioned in this episode, the Sobriety & Me program and Free monthly meetings are retired. Please see below for meetings and more resources to check out.

🎧 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 4 of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I’m diving into the tools and approaches that have supported me throughout my recovery journey. Over the years, I’ve been asked countless times how I’ve stayed sober since 2012, and today, I’m sharing my honest, unfiltered answer.

From white-knuckling it in the beginning to twelve-step programs, therapy, and eventually hiring a mindset coach, I’ve tried it all. Through that process, I learned that there’s no one right way to recover. The key is finding what works for you and continuing to build from there.

If you’ve ever wondered how to make sobriety stick or what tools can help you create long-term change, this episode will give you real insight and encouragement to create your own recovery path.

Resources Mentioned:

5 Second Rule

CBD oil

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Sobriety & Me Course, Merch, and Sober Vibes Monthly Meetings are retired. For Resources and Support, join Sobriety Circle and check out my website below.

🎧 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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Welcome to a special episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast! This one’s part of our “show within a show” called Living on the El-Ledge, where my sister Kimberly Elledge and I share real, unfiltered conversations about addiction, recovery, family, and the healing that happens along the way.

In this episode, Kimberly introduces herself and opens up about her twenty-year battle with drugs and alcohol, from falling in love with alcohol at just seven years old to the rock bottoms that landed her in jail. Her story is raw, powerful, and a reminder of how far we can come when we choose recovery.

We talk about our days partying together, how our family relationships evolved through sobriety, and the deep bond we’ve built since finding freedom from addiction.

💫 “Living on the El-Edge” is all about laughter, honesty, and sisterhood because recovery doesn’t have to be lonely.

🎧 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 this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I sit down with my friend Leah Royster to talk about what it’s really like being single in sobriety.

We dive into how empowering it can be to date alcohol-free, the importance of setting boundaries early, and how to show up confidently as your authentic self, no cocktails required. Leah gets honest about her own recovery journey, from using drugs and alcohol in her teens and 20s to choosing sobriety on May 7th, 2017, and never looking back.

She also shares her tips for dating while sober, being upfront about her lifestyle, and embracing solo adventures, including hiking, kayaking, and traveling alone. Her story is proof that life doesn’t end when you quit drinking; it truly begins.

Whether you’re single, dating, or rediscovering who you are without alcohol, this episode is packed with inspiration and laughter.

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

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Welcome to the very first episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast! I’m so glad you’re here.

In this episode, I open up about my ten-year love affair with alcohol — how it started, how it spiraled, and the moment I knew it had to end. I share what my 20s looked like through the lens of drinking and using, the truth behind my rock bottom, and the moment I decided to change my life for good.

I’ve been living alcohol-free since August 18th, 2012, and I created Sober Vibes to help women feel empowered, not ashamed, in their sobriety. As a Sober Coach, Co-Founder of National Sober Day, and Creator of the Sober Vibes community, I know firsthand how hard and how freeing this journey can be.

If you’re sober curious or ready to quit drinking, this episode is where it all begins.

🎧 Hosted by Courtney Andersen — Author of “Sober Vibes: A Guide to Thriving in Your First Three Months Without Alcohol.”

👉 For more support and community, visit my website
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Welcome to the Sober Vibes Podcast—the show for women who are sober curious, stuck in the moderation cycle, or ready to quit drinking for good, finally.

Hosted by me, Courtney Andersen—sober coach, author, and founder of National Sober Day—this podcast is your go-to resource for quitting alcohol and building a life you love alcohol-free.

Since getting sober in 2012, I have helped thousands of women break free from wine o’clock, late-night overthinking, and the exhausting cycle of “I’ll quit someday.” Each week, I bring you coaching, real talk, and powerful tips on:

 ✨ How to stop drinking every night and rebuild self-trust
 ✨ What happens to your body in the first 30 days without alcohol
 ✨ The connection between alcohol and stress, burnout, and poor sleep
 ✨ Tools for emotional sobriety so you can handle life without numbing
 ✨ Inspiration from the sober community to remind you—you are not alone

Whether you’re looking for practical help quitting alcohol, curious about trying a reset, or ready to thrive long-term, this podcast will give you the mindset shifts, tools, and encouragement to get there.

🎧 New episodes every Friday—because weekends can be the hardest, and Sober Vibes is here to be your reminder that you don’t have to drink to have fun.

Subscribe now and join the movement of women choosing freedom, confidence, and joy in sobriety.

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