The Sober New Yorker

By Melissa McGovernEducation Self-Improvement

The Sober New Yorker episodes

August 19, 2024 Sobriety gives Stephanie a new life
Today I am joined by a fellow "Sconnie" and friend Stephanie! Listen to her comeback story of getting out of Wisconsin bars and living a full, authentic life without booze.
Stephanie credits her incredible family for quite literally saving her life after an incident in 2021. Three years into her sobriety, she's lost 100 pounds, loves hiking and connecting to nature. Her positive outlook on life is truly contagious!
She's a BadA$$ and I'm honored to know her!
Go Pack Go!
47 min
August 12, 2024 Simmone talks career pressure and family stigma in sobriety
Today I am joined by the lovely Simmone who recenty celebrated her first year of sobriety. I had the pleasure of meeting her in person on a recent sober retreat in Bali and I can attest she is just as lovely in person as she is on screen. Join us as we sit down to discuss the pressures of being an ER nurse and the stigma associated with addiction in African American families. She also has some great advice for those just starting out on their sober journey.

Be sure to give her some love on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/sweet_rock_petal/
43 min
July 24, 2024 Amanda celebrates one year and a new life!
Join me today as I sit down with Amanda, a pint-sized Bada$$ who kept coming back and showing up until she finally made sobriety her B*tch!
She ditched her love of booze and replaced it with her love of helping people become healthy and fit. Be sure to five her a follow, her workout videos will make you want to get up and go!

https://www.instagram.com/sister.herd/
54 min
July 08, 2024 Life is Happy Go Sober with Lexi
Today on the show we have Lexi. Listen in as she recalls the days leading up to her last drink on March 1st, 2023. Hear how she battled postpartum depression, excessive weight gain and low self-worth to eventually become an advocate for sobriety and the beautiful, HAPPY life that comes with it.
**This episode does contain language of sexual assault and suicide**
Be sure to follow her on Instagram for more inspiring and honest content.
https://www.instagram.com/happygosober?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
38 min
July 01, 2024 Lindsay finds sobriety strength in community
Join me today as I sit down with Lindsay, who is currently under 90 days sober. We will discuss how important community is in sobriety as well as how incredible it feels to look into the mirror and really love what you see staring back at you! All made possible by removing alcohol and becoming a badass!

Lindsay and I found each other in the Sober Buddy Community. Join today for a free 30 day trial!

https://community.yoursoberbuddy.com/plans/368200?bundle_token=8d76ca38d63813200c6c1f46cb3bdbed&utm_source=manual

42 min
June 18, 2024 Meet Jenn aka the Sober Fit Mom
Today I sit down with Jenn to discuss what led to her quitting drinking nearly FIVE years ago. Come along as we hear the importance of her fitness routine in maintaining an alcohol free BadA$$ lifestyle.
Be sure to follow Jenn on Instagram for more inspiring stories!
⁠https://www.instagram.com/sober.fit.mom/
28 min
June 12, 2024 The Man Behind the Woman
Today on the show we have my husband John. John made the badass decision to stop drinking shortly after I embarked on my sober journey. Join us, as I ask John some tough questions surrounding my drinking. We share an open and honest conversation about the personal loss and trauma we endured as a couple which played a big role in my darkest days before I made the decision to quit. We get vulnerable and a little gritty in this one. Enjoy!

34 min
June 07, 2024 The Sober New Yorker (Trailer)
1 min
June 06, 2024 Get to know me!
Welcome to the first episode of my new podcast! I thought to kick things off you should know a little bit about me and my story.
I AM The Sober New Yorker

30 min