The SobahSistahs Podcast

If you're doing Sober October, whether it's your first alcohol free month or your fifth, this episode is for you. I sit down with my friend Pamela Rueda, founder of I DO NØT DRiNK, to share our best Sober October tips. We cover how to build new rituals, what to say when someone offers you a drink, and how to make this month count.

We even role play the Halloween party moment, when the host meets you at the door with a glass of wine and a million questions, so you can hear how to say "I don't drink" with total confidence and zero explaining.

In this episode:

Why your sober month should be about what you create, not just what you skip
How to turn your evenings into rest and restore time
Creating new rituals to replace brunch, happy hour and the Tuesday night pour
Why doing it with a community doubles your accountability
The power of four words: "I do not drink"
How to handle social situations and nosy questions
Why this is the month to eat the cake 🎂
Finding your why and making it your root
Progress over perfection, and planning for day 32

Timestamps:
00:00 How Pamela and I met
04:45 Tip 1: Make it count
05:59 Your evenings as self care
08:06 Create new rituals
10:39 Don't do it alone
13:15 The power of "I do not drink"
15:52 Halloween party role play
22:33 What to say and telling people ahead of time
27:28 Eat the cake and don't do everything at once
29:05 Finding your why
38:59 Progress over perfection
39:45 Have a plan for after Sober October
42:36 Where to find Pamela

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Sobriety didn’t just save Colette Baron-Reid’s life - it opened the door to the creative force behind 19 oracle decks, 8 books, and a whole new way of manifesting.

If you’ve ever wondered how healing, intuition, and art can literally rewire your brain, this conversation will change the way you think about recovery and possibility.

Colette joins Megan for a raw, expansive conversation about what it took to get sober, what it means to rebuild a life from the ground up, and why the path to manifestation is less about control and more about surrender.

She shares the early experiences that shaped her, the hard-won lessons of recovery, and the spiritual awakening that began with a single quiet moment and a tree.

You’ll discover:

• Why creativity can act as a tool for building new neural pathways
• How doodling, symbols, and elevated emotion connect to manifestation
• The difference between chasing an outcome and becoming the person who can receive it
• Why gratitude and surrender matter more than forcing certainty
• How recovery created the conditions for Colette’s art, music, and intuitive work to emerge

Megan and Colette also dig into the emotional reality of addiction, the “big ego and inferiority complex” Carl Jung observed in alcoholics, and why sobriety can reveal both the people and the patterns that are no longer for you.

Their conversation goes deep into the difference between being dry and being truly sober, and why inner work, amends, and self-reflection are essential if you want a life that actually feels like yours.

Colette Baron-Reid is the author of The Art of Manifesting, a longtime spiritual teacher, and an artist whose work bridges intuition, neuroscience, and creativity.

Her new album, My Dark Church, is also part of that same fearless return to self.

Essential listening if you’re sober-curious, in recovery, or standing at the edge of your own next chapter and need proof that it is never too late to begin again.

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After seven months away from the mic, Megan is back with a guest who matches the moment. Deborah Santana is the daughter of a pioneering interracial couple, jazz musician Saunders King and Jo Frances King, and she spent thirty four years as the wife of music legend Carlos Santana, raising their three children and helping run Santana Management from the inside.

In this conversation, Deborah and Megan talk about what happens when the roles we build our identity around, wife, mother, caretaker, even drinker, start to fall away, and who we find underneath them.

They dig into codependency, boundaries, meditation as a daily practice, the slow and sometimes decades long process of walking away from alcohol, and what it looks like to keep growing and reinventing yourself well into your seventies.

Deborah also shares the story behind the "How to Walk Through Fire" section of her new memoir, a guide she wrote for anyone standing in the middle of their own flames trying to decide which way to go.

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Megan sits down with special guest, Nisha Patel, LPC, the founder of The Nishe — a counseling and coaching practice rooted in helping people heal, grow, and design lives aligned with their values.

Long before she became a therapist, she knew she wanted to help others. As a child, she would often say she’d grow up to be a teacher — and in so many ways, she did… just not in the way she originally imagined.

After getting sober at just 24 years old, Nisha gained the clarity that changed the course of her life. She left behind a marketing career and pursued her true calling, earning her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health and becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor over a decade ago.

In this episode, we talk about:

✨ How sobriety creates clarity and opens doors to purpose
✨ Navigating identity shifts after quitting drinking
✨ Career changes and major life transitions
✨ What it means to design a life around your values
✨ Moving beyond survival and into a life that feels meaningful and grounded

Nisha began her clinical work as a DBT therapist and has since expanded her approach to include hypnotherapy, brainspotting, and Life Design & Transition Coaching.

Nisha’s coaching supports not only individuals in recovery, but also those navigating major life transitions — including career changes, identity shifts, and seasons of reinvention.

Her work helps clients anchor into their core values while stepping into new chapters with clarity, intention, and confidence.

Through counseling, coaching, workshops, and speaking, Nisha blends evidence-based therapy with creativity and compassion to help people move beyond survival and into lives that feel meaningful, grounded, and fully lived.

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This is an extra special episode. Sheila was a private coaching client of mine, so it was pretty cool to sit down with her and reflect back on her journey and growth during our time together. It was a proud full circle moment for the both of us.

She is a mom, a wife and is now over 6 months Alcohol-Free.

Sheila reflects on her childhood perceptions of alcohol, her early experiences with drinking, and the impact of societal norms, particularly the 'mommy wine culture.'

She discusses the consequences of her drinking habits, the pivotal moment that led her to commit to sobriety, and the importance of community and accountability in her recovery.

Sheila emphasizes the positive changes in her life and relationships since becoming alcohol-free and expresses her desire to help others on similar journeys.

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I am so excited to bring back Meg Geisewite for a second time on the SobahSistahs Podcast!
If you don’t already know Meg, she’s the author of the bestselling book Intoxicating Lies: One Woman's Journey to Freedom from Gray Area Drinking, and her work has changed so many women’s lives.

In this episode, Meg and I dive deep into emotional sobriety the phase of healing that begins after we put down the drink.

Meg shares:
✨ Why the early days of sobriety feel the hardest
✨ How to rewire your brain to recognize alcohol for what it truly is
✨ The connection between gray area drinking, mental health, and women’s emotional load
✨ Why emotional sobriety is the “next level” of freedom so many of us crave

🔍 Did you know gray area drinking is an epidemic among women?
Most women who struggle don't fit the stereotypical image of “problem drinking,” which is exactly why conversations like this are so important.

Meg only opens up the doors to her once-a-year program, The Healing Hive — a year-long emotional sobriety community for women who are already alcohol-free and ready to explore the deeper why behind their drinking.
If you’re sober and solid in your sobriety but still feel like there’s more healing to do… this conversation will hit home. 🐝💛

🎧 Tune in today and join us as we uncover the hidden truths behind drinking culture and what true emotional sobriety really looks like.

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In this empowering new episode, Megan sits down with Logan Hutt, a long-time SobahSistahs community member and dedicated Pilates instructor, whose alcohol-free journey began with our Dry December Group Coaching Program. At the moment of recording, Logan was celebrating her 3-year sober birthday — that very day.

Logan’s evolution over the past three years is nothing short of extraordinary. After spending nearly 20 years struggling with alcohol, she shares how sobriety helped her reconnect with her mind, body, and identity — both personally and professionally. Her story is filled with clarity, growth, and the kind of truth that inspires women everywhere who are questioning their own relationship with alcohol.

In this episode, Logan reflects on the turning point that brought her into the SobahSistahs community and how she has remained sober for three years without a single relapse. She opens up about the fear she once had of being alone with her thoughts — and the powerful realization that, without alcohol, her mind is not the dark or chaotic place she once believed it was.

As a Pilates instructor who teaches women to connect with their bodies, Logan explains how sobriety has amplified her personal alignment, emotional stability, and sense of purpose. She speaks about the freedom she’s discovered after dedicating decades to drinking and how she now sees the idea of ever going back as pure insanity.

Her insight is real, relatable, and deeply moving — especially for anyone who is still in the early stages of rebuilding trust in themselves.

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Host: Megan Wilcox, Alcohol-Free Empowerment Coach & Founder of SobahSistahs — Crowned Best Sober Community

In this solo episode, Megan breaks down the Four Stages of Sobriety Awakening — her powerful framework for understanding where you are in your alcohol-free journey, how to move forward with compassion, and how to support others who might still be “asleep” or in the slipping loop.

This episode will help you see that sobriety isn’t just about quitting drinking — it’s about waking up to yourself, your truth, and your peace.

You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of your growth, a sense of self-compassion, and a renewed belief that you’re not behind — you’re awakening. 🌙

The truth behind the 4 Stages of Sobriety Awakening and how it mirrors the psychology of change.

• You can’t change what you can’t see — awareness always comes before transformation.

• Discomfort is not failure; it’s a sign you’re evolving.

• Sobriety is less about willpower and more about awakening.

• Everyone awakens at their own pace — hold empathy, not judgment.

• When you reach awareness, you’re not better — you’re blessed.

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In this episode of the SobahSistahs Podcast, I sit down with Sarah Treacy, better known as @TheSoberSherpa, founder of the Sober Adventure Collective and visionary behind Sobriety is the New Epic.

Sarah’s story is one of bold change and radical honesty. After two decades in corporate marketing, she made the life-changing decision to quit drinking in 2020 during COVID—a moment that gave her the space to reflect on the red flags she had ignored for too long. Now, she’s on a mission to prove that recovery isn’t boring, isolating, or restrictive—it’s adventurous, connected, and full of purpose.

We dive into what those first 90 days of sobriety really feel like, the joys and challenges of sharing your journey publicly, and how building a supportive sober community can transform not only your recovery but your life. Sarah also shares about her mentorship programs, retreats, and the global Sobriety is the New Epic speaker series that’s inspiring thousands to reimagine what alcohol-free living can look like.

• Why recovery is anything but boring—it can be your greatest adventure.

• How COVID gave Sarah the chance to reevaluate her relationship with alcohol.

• The crucial role of the first 90 days in shaping your recovery journey.

• Why noticing red flags early matters—and how ignoring them keeps you stuck.

• How social circles change (and often deepen) when you quit drinking.

• The importance of mentorship, retreats, and support programs in recovery.

• Why sharing your sobriety story can inspire others and create ripple effects.

• “COVID saved my life.”

• “You can’t skip those hard days.”

• “I thought sobriety was boring.”

Sarah’s wisdom and adventurous spirit will leave you inspired to see sobriety not as a limitation, but as the gateway to a life that’s bigger, bolder, and more connected than you ever imagined.

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This week on the SobahSistahs Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Amber Hollingsworth, a national addiction recovery specialist with over 20 years of experience and founder of the Hope For Families Recovery Center.

Amber’s work is unique — she doesn’t believe families need to wait for a “rock bottom” moment. Instead, she empowers women to set compassionate boundaries, support loved ones struggling with addiction, and break free from cycles of codependency without losing themselves.

Through her YouTube channel, Put The Shovel Down, Amber has already taught these tools to over 700,000 people. And in this conversation, she shares her warmth, wisdom, and no-nonsense strategies to help you protect your peace while supporting others.

• What to do if your partner still drinks while you’ve chosen sobriety.

• How to handle slips — and whether you should “restart” your day count.

• Why going back to drinking never works the way we think it will.

Amber’s approach is compassionate, clear, and non-judgmental — offering real hope and practical tools you can apply right away in your own life.

Don’t miss this one — it’s packed with insight and encouragement that every woman in recovery needs to hear.

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