Straight Up, No Chaser

Straight Up, No Chaser

By Sarah Cooke and Kelley DicsoSociety & Culture
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Straight Up, No Chaser episodes

  • Catching Up: Birthday Trips & Relationships

    (00:00) Celebrating Birthdays: Reflections and Experiences

    (06:45) Travel Adventures: France and Wedding Highlights

    (12:38) Life Updates: Family, Friends, and New Beginnings

    (24:21) Building a Supportive Relationship

    (28:01) Navigating Sobriety in Relationships

    (31:44) Finding Balance with Drinking Partners

    (33:02) Summer Plans and Celebrations

    (39:11) Career Aspirations and Transitions

    (41:36) Reflections on Life Changes and Growth

    56 min
  • Guest Episode: More Fun Without It

    (00:00) Introduction to Sober Living and Social Media

    (02:45) Brianna's Journey to Sobriety

    (05:45) The Impact of Sobriety on Relationships

    (08:33) Navigating Milestones Sober11:06The Role of Alcohol in Social Settings

    (13:51) Reflections on Life Changes in Sobriety

    (15:47) Brianna's Personal Story of Struggle and Recovery

    (26:50) Hitting Rock Bottom and Acceptance

    (28:43) The Freedom of Sobriety 

    (32:18) Navigating Social Situations

    (35:19) Friendship Dynamics in Sobriety

    (39:21) The Journey of Self-Reflection

    (44:00) Building Connections Through Sobriety 

    49 min
  • How To Navigate Early Sobriety

    (00:00) Navigating Sobriety at Weddings

    (06:48) Building Confidence in Social Settings

    (13:24) The Importance of Being Present

    (18:41) Embracing Early Sobriety

    (24:28) Finding Comfort in Sober Choices

    (34:18) The Journey to Sobriety

    (40:20) Navigating Early Sobriety Challenges

    (46:35) Experiencing the Pink Cloud

    (52:35) Finding Joy in Sobriety

    (57:43) Shifting Perspectives on Life

    58 min
  • FOMO Debunked

    (11:27) Understanding FOMO: Personal Experiences and Growth

    (22:26) Navigating Sobriety and Social Situations

    (30:26) The Shift in Social Dynamics and Relationships

    (31:54) The Party Mentality vs. Academic Priorities

    (34:29) FOMO and Social Media Influences

    (39:25) The Rise of Sobriety as Counterculture

    (46:22) Navigating FOMO in Sobriety

    (55:27) Reflections on Past Behaviors and Self-Perception

    48 min
  • Will I Glow Up When I Get Sober?

    (05:09) Celebrity Sightings and Nightlife Adventures

    (10:55) Personal Growth and Self-Care16:24Grace and Self-Compassion

    (16:58) Reality TV and Sobriety: A New Trend

    (22:11) Addiction and Honesty: A Reality Check

    (27:47) The Physical Transformation of Sobriety

    (42:17) Self-Care and Sobriety: A New Perspective

    (45:51) Finding Affordable Beauty Hacks in NYC

    (48:17) Traveling Sober: Embracing New Experiences

    (50:54) Leveling Up: Embracing Change and Self-Improvement

    (53:32) Mindfulness in Sobriety: Being Present and Aware

    59 min
  • Now Waht: Hobbies In Sobriety

    (05:21) Socializing Sober

    (07:09) Doubts and Temptations in Sobriety

    (12:30) Coping with Life's Challenges

    (15:11) Media Reflections on Substance Use

    (17:39) Exploring New Hobbies in Sobriety

    (20:28) Finding Balance in Social Life

    (40:49) Sobriety and Identity

    50 min
  • Drinking Buddies

    (12:37) Friendship Dynamics in Sobriety

    (22:50) The Illusion of Intimacy in Drinking Culture

    (23:37) Maturing Out of Nightlife

    (25:20) Reflections on Partying and Growing Up

    (27:03) The Hangover Reality

    (28:44) Self-Deprecation and Its Impact 

    (31:21) The Role of Friends in Drinking

    (32:54) Consequences of Partying in College

    (35:50) Navigating Social Dynamics in High School

    (43:05) Reflections on Past Social Interactions

    (46:44) Navigating Conversations About Sobriety

    (56:15) Social Situations and Comfort Levels

    (01:00:17) The Evolving Landscape of Non-Alcoholic Options

    1 hr 2 min
  • Family Dynamics

    (05:01) Navigating Mental Health and Social Pressures

    (10:40) Dating Dynamics and Age Differences

    (13:15) Family Relationships and Sobriety

    (15:40) The Impact of Drinking on Family Dynamics

    (18:39) The Shift in Family Interactions Post-Sobriety

    (20:37) Redefining Social Roles and Hosting

    (23:28)The Journey of Self-Discovery and Acceptance

    (33:43) Family Dynamics and Sobriety

    (37:56) Societal Pressures and Gender Norms

    (43:26) Sibling Relationships in Sobriety

    (52:56) The Gift of Sobriety

    (55:03) Creativity and Sobriety

    1 hr 2 min
  • Spilling It All: Sarah's Story

    (02:01) Sarah's Journey to Sobriety

    (12:34) High School and Early Relationships

    (16:03) College Life and Drinking Culture

    (23:36) Post-Grad Life and Alcoholism

    (29:51) The Turning Point: Getting a Dog

    (32:03) Seeking Help and Recovery

    (35:45) Life in Sobriety

    (40:12) Conclusion and Reflections

    42 min

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Sarah Cooke and Kelley Dicso confront sobriety and alcoholism head on