The Weekend Sober

Catherine and Kim discuss how their anxieties and worries have changed since getting sober. Both the ladies have dealt with social anxiety over the years, but they talk about some of their more tangible fears that have changed since they have begun to confront their feelings more in sobriety. They discuss the ways they manage their anxiety and the things they do to stay mindful and present. 

Catherine is on her own this week and reflects on how things have been going for her these days. Things aren't always perfect and easy when you are sober, and she discusses the bad days and how she manages them without alcohol. 

Kim has an impromptu, unscripted chat with her three children about what they know about alcohol. It is never too early to begin the discussion. Hear what Kim's kids: Brayden (11), Chase, (9) and Parker (7) each had to say about the topic. Having an honest and open dialogue with your kids is a healthy habit to create early on in their lives.

References: 

https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/make-a-difference-child-alcohol#pub-toc4

Kim shares about when her husband confronted her about her drinking. She discusses the vicious cycle of trying to moderate in order to keep her husband happy for so many years. They had so many of these painful conversations over and over again, which slowly broke Kim down. Tune in to hear about how Kim handled this and how it affected her marriage.

Kim and Catherine talk to Blair Sharp about her alcohol-free journey. Blair shares her story with getting sober 4 years ago. The ladies discuss friendships, parenting and the life of an introvert. 

Blair lives in Minnesota. She is a mom, a psychometrist and a freelance writer. She can be found on instagram: @sobrietyactivist or her website: www.blairsharp.com. She has been featured in a number of publications. Check her out!

Thanks, Blair!

Catherine and Kim debrief a bit on Jeremy's interview from last week and how Kim's decision to stop drinking felt eerily similar to Jeremy's light bulb moment. Everyone's experiences are drastically different though. They talk about how some people have big moments and others slowly eliminate alcohol from their lives. The ladies also discuss imposter syndrome and shame. They share how their own anxieties continues to improve everyday without alcohol in their lives.

Catherine and Kim talk to Jeremy Harder from Big Sky, Montana. They explore what it is like getting sober in a place where drinking is part of the everyday culture. Jeremy paints a vivid and heartfelt portrayal of his journey to sobriety. 

The ladies interview each other and ask some tough questions as they reflect upon the last four months of their podcast. Kim and Catherine discuss compassion, self-care, friendships, boundaries and the way they see themselves today.

Interview: Francy Wade shares her incredible insight with Catherine and Kim in a special interview. Francy is a wonderful friend and talks with the ladies about how far she has come within her five year of not drinking. How does she identify? Sober? Alcohol free? 

Tune in as the ladies discuss many topics: parenting, socializing without alcohol, Sex and the City, teenagers and much more.