Jenna and Daniel talk about Daniel’s rediscovery of AA meetings. They address some of the stigma associated with meetings and compare their own individual experiences.

Episode 49 (aka Season 2 Episode 1) Daniel and Jenna talk about Daniel’s recent mental health recovery program and discuss the common themes between that and addiction recovery. They compare different views on anonymity and discuss their comfort level with recognizing self-worth and yearning for more stability as they get older.

As Season 1 comes to a close, Daniel and Jenna recap some of the topics covered over the last 47 episodes as they recharge for Season 2.

As they wrap up summer, Daniel and Jenna talk about what the month of August represents to each of them. Jenna opens up about the anniversary of her father’s passing, and how the tradition of how she celebrates him has changed as a result of her sobriety. They go on to talk about the grieving process in active addiction as opposed to in recovery, and also touch on the grief associated with removing alcohol from their lives.

Jenna asks Daniel whether or not he was affected by hurricane Hillary which leads to a discussion about “hunkering down” when emergency situations occur. They talk about how, as alcoholics, they would use situations to rationalize their drinking. Jenna shares some of her personal experiences with her addiction as a COVID nurse and during the quarantine, and Daniel explains his methods to maintain his sobriety during that time.

Daniel and Jenna discuss the importance of maintaining or adjusting their recovery programs with change in routine, particularly as their kids start a new school year. They talk about how any change in daily routines can be a challenge for their sobriety, and adjusting their own modalities to fit into their daily lives is critical to their success. Jenna considers the recent changes she has experienced in her recovery program by releasing some original modalities that no longer serve her, while Daniel relates his mental health to his ability to stay sober as he introduces new and different techniques to his routine.

Daniel and Jenna welcome guest, Celeste Yvonne. Celeste is a writer and certified sober coach with over 20 years of experience as a communications professional in corporate America. Her essays on parenting, the mental load of motherhood, mommy wine culture, and sobriety resonate with mothers everywhere. Celeste tells her sober story, talks about what inspired her to start talking about recovery and start an online sober community, “Sober Mom Squad”. She discusses her upcoming book, "It's Not About the Wine” being released on September 12th.

Jenna and Daniel address a common question about how they will react if and when their children start to drink. With children of varying ages, they talk about their own realities with having honest conversations and their shared desire for their kids to have “normal” experiences. They discuss the importance of being honest with their children about their past struggles with addiction.

FAQs Part 2: Daniel and Jenna address the topic of utilizing medication in recovery. They discuss their own personal experiences with or without meds in addition to other substances, like nicotine and caffeine. They emphasize the relative nature of using medication and stress the importance of having an honest conversation with a medical professional. The second topic on this episode is about losing friendships in the process of getting sober. Daniel and Jenna compare experiences and consider how friendships aren’t necessarily lost but can tend to shift while practicing self preservation in recovery.

FAQ’s Part One: Daniel and Jenna address the most frequently asked questions/comments on TikTok including: How do I start? What was your last straw? I want to go to a meeting but I’m scared. When will I stop thinking about drinking? How do I set boundaries? How do I tell people I’m getting sober?