Soberland

Marla Sablyak shares how her struggle with PMDD and depression led to her decision to try antidepressants. She also gives an honest perspective of motherhood and how that has impacted her mental health. TW: this episode does discusses self harm/suicidal ideation.

Natalie joins the podcast to share her story about her family's history with addiction and how she has chosen a different path with sobriety. 

Evan Haskins joins the podcast to share his story of how he left a career in the craft beer industry for a new life of sobriety. He shares the details of what led to this decision and the support he found in rehab and AA to help. 

Lindsay’s good friend, Christina Bowers, joins the podcast to share how her drinking impacted her mental health which led to some short-term breaks and travel adventures which all ultimately led to her decision to get sober. 

Matt Farmer and Lindsay reflect back on their days of partying together in Ybor. Matt shares the details about what led to his decision to get sober and how his most empowering tool in sobriety has been his ability to build a relationship with himself and find strength in being alone.

Soberland is back and better than ever after a quick 17 month break but who’s counting. Lindsay and Erik share what they have been up to during this time including how they maintained their sobriety throughout the pandemic and what led them to their current cross country adventure.  

Lindsay's new friend, Duncan, joins the podcast to share his story of almost 11 years of sobriety. He shares about what led him to this change and how his relationship with sobriety has evolved over the years. 

Brandon Shaw (aka Shawzy) and Lindsay reminisce on their college days partying together at BBQ Bar, compare their careers in corporate chain restaurants and share their very similar experiences in struggling with alcohol and getting sober. 

Soberland is back baybeeee! Lindsay gives a life update on the last few months and her older sister, Kristin McCool, joins the pod as this week's guest. Kristin shares what it was like growing up with a father who was an addict (Kristin and Lindsay actually have different dads, same mom) and how that has impacted her relationships, view of herself and life overall.

Friend and Musician Jennifer Clavin (Bleached, Mika Miko) shares her story about her sobriety and how her experience performing, writing music and living life has changed since making the decision to get sober. We also meet her adorable dog son, Benny, who discovers something in my house.