Sugar cravings in early sobriety are real — and sometimes they look like a pint of cookie-dough chaos. Alysse, producer T-Boog (Tamar), and Curators Megan Swan and Amy Liz Harrison dish on the nostalgic pull of ice cream, why alcohol can act like “liquid dessert” and how to find a saner sweet spot without losing the fun. From church-basement trail mix to daiquiri ice cult followings, this one’s a heaping scoop of honesty with sprinkles of pop culture.   

Takeaways: 

• Alcohol often functions like “liquid dessert,” so sugar cravings can spike when you quit.  

• Nostalgia foods (hello, ice cream truck!) can be grounding — and also a slippery slope.  

• Early recovery grace is legit; long-term, aim for awareness over all-or-nothing.  

• Rituals help: go out for a scoop (limited portion) vs. keeping a pint at home.  

• Share the dessert (sometimes) and share the joy (always).  

Key Timestamps: 

[01:41] Welcome to The Sober Scoop — sprinkles, sass and sober fun  

[04:06] Meet today’s crew: Megan Swan & Amy Liz Harrison  

[06:13] “Liquid dessert”: why sugar cravings erupt in early sobriety  

[07:12] Amy’s rehab story, sponsor advice, and the sugar spiral  

[14:58] Three slices of cake > one glass of wine (and staying sober)  

[20:14] Favorite flavors, froyo phases & the case for cones  

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-⁠LBGTQ+ Recovery Resource Guide⁠ 

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Sobriety isn’t the end of the party—it’s just the start of a better one. Hosted by Alysse Bryson, media powerhouse and sobriety’s ultimate hype woman, and joined by Sober Curator contributors, ⁠The Sober Curator⁠ Podcast* delivers bold convos, pop culture deep dives, and zero-proof living that doesn’t suck. Whether you're sober, sober-curious, or just looking for good vibes without the hangover, we’ve got you covered. Subscribe now—because getting sober matters, staying sober matters more. 

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