Chester, a Montréal musician, spiraled into addiction through years of heartbreak, anxiety, and hard-partying tours. Alcohol and drugs nearly destroyed his life until he finally surrendered and got sober. Now he’s a full-time artist experiencing music with a clarity he never thought possible. His journey is a raw, honest look at resilience and rebirth.

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https://www.instagram.com/chester_alarie/

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Nadine, known to many as The Sober Butterfly, is a proud New Yorker, educator, podcaster, and expert sober traveler who’s been living alcohol-free for over four years. Through her podcast and vibrant online presence, she inspires others to embrace sobriety as a path to freedom, exploration, and self-discovery.

In this conversation, Nadine opens up with raw honesty about the realities of content creation, Instagram burnout, and a high-functioning depressive episode that reminded her—and all of us—that even in sobriety, mental health matters. Her vulnerability is a powerful reminder that taking breaks, slowing down, and honoring our well-being is not weakness—it’s self-respect.

Folow Nadine on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/the.soberbutterfly/

Megan Wilcox is the founder of the SobahSistahs Empowerment Club, where she helps women embrace alcohol-free living with confidence, joy, and sisterhood. Coming up on five years of sobriety, she’s a powerhouse coach, retreat leader, and a featured voice in an upcoming documentary on the sober movement set to release later this year. Megan is also currently writing her first book, continuing her mission to make sobriety a true celebration of life.

You can hear Megan and me together on the Sobriety Is the New Epic Virtual Speaker Series, launching November 10th — follow my registration link to save your spot!

Sober is the New Epic - Speaker Series:

speakerseries.soberadventurecollective.com/melissa

Follow Megan and the Sobah Sistahs on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/sobahsistahs/

Lisa is a women’s empowerment and running coach based in upstate New York. Through her coaching and her Ella Go Podcast, she inspires women to find strength, confidence, and community through movement—both on and off the pavement. Lisa leads both virtual and in-person running groups, helping women tap into their inner power and resilience.

In this episode, Lisa opens up about the moment she realized a friend’s drinking had crossed a line—and the courage it took to speak up. What began as a difficult and emotional conversation led to unexpected healing and transformation, not only for her friend but for Lisa herself.

Together, Melissa and Lisa explore what it takes to lovingly confront someone who may be struggling with alcohol, why so many people avoid these conversations, and how compassion and courage can change everything.

Lisa's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/ellagocoaching/

Ella Go Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ella-go-podcast/id1508916576

In this episode, Melissa sits down with playwright and director Sean Daniels, the creative force behind The White Chip and Executive Director of the Recovery Arts Project. Sean shares how his own journey through addiction and sobriety inspired his groundbreaking play and how he’s using the arts to challenge stigma and spark new conversations about recovery. It’s an honest, funny, and deeply human conversation about storytelling, healing, and the power of turning pain into purpose.

Follow Sean on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/seanddaniels/

Donate to Recovery Arts Project:

https://www.bigvision.nyc/recovery-arts-project

Recovery Horror Film Reading:

https://www.bigvision.nyc/calendar/horror-film-reading

Just 30 days after quitting drinking, Dr. Sheri Lake survived a head-on collision that nearly took her life. That experience not only deepened her sobriety, but opened a powerful connection to her intuition and the spiritual world. Today, Sheri shares how self-trust guides her healing — and how her journey led her to offer angel readings that help others find clarity and hope.

Listen in for a story of resilience, spiritual awakening, and the extraordinary life that sobriety makes possible.

Sheri's Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/drsherilake/

Get in touch:

https://sherilake.com/

In this episode, Melissa and Brad share the magic of the very first Sober Motivation Community in-person meetup in Toronto, Canada. After years of connecting only through screens and social posts, the community finally gathered face-to-face, forging bonds that felt both immediate and deeply familiar. Together, Melissa and Brad swap stories from the weekend, reflect on the power of shared alcohol-free living, and explore how these meetups open the door to honest conversations we don’t always have in everyday life. It’s a celebration of connection, courage, and the freedom of choosing sobriety—together.

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This week I’m celebrating two milestones: my 50th episode and my 54th birthday. I’m reflecting on three birthdays—my "crashing" 19th, my shaky first sober one at six weeks alcohol-free, and today’s milestone fresh off an unforgettable sober meetup in Toronto.

I’m beyond grateful to everyone who’s helped me get here—especially you, my listeners. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for tuning in, for sharing space with my stories and interviews, and for reminding me that sober storytelling matters. My hope is that these episodes inspire you to make bold choices and become the badass you already are.

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Melanie Curtis is a world-record skydiver turned keynote speaker and peak performance coach with over 12,000 jumps and 30 years of experience leading and coaching worldwide. Eight years sober, she shares openly about her journey and how psychedelic medicines played a powerful role in her healing. Today, she uses her platform to shift the narrative around their potential and to inspire transformation. With heart, humor, and real tools for growth, Melanie empowers audiences to rise into their untapped potential and take bold leaps—in life, in leadership, and in themselves.

Follow Melanie on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/melaniecurtis11/

Book her to speak!

https://melaniecurtis.com/

Kim Bellas is the inspiring founder of Sober Is the New Cool, a global movement redefining what it means to live alcohol-free. Her journey began when her teenage son was diagnosed with epilepsy and told he would never be able to drink. Determined to support him, Kim promised to go alcohol-free herself—ironically while holding a glass of wine. What started as a 30-day challenge turned into 60 days, and eventually 12 years. Today, Kim stands as one of the leading voices in the sobriety space.

Through Sober Is the New Cool, Kim has become a beacon of positivity, resilience, and empowerment, showing the world that living sober isn’t just healthy—it’s powerful, stylish, and, yes, the new cool. She’s a beautiful ray of sunshine who inspires countless people to embrace sobriety with pride, and it was truly an honor to sit down with her for this conversation.

Be sure to follow her on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/sober.is.the.new.cool/

The beautiful book Kim mentioned in the podcast:

https://www.amylizharrison.com/mybooks