A Sober Girls Guide Podcast

In this informative episode, join Dr. Brooke Scheller as she discusses how to calm your mind and nervous system naturally, without alcohol. Key Highlights: Discover what adaptogens and supplements to take for relaxation (hint: the adaptogens she recommends are all in the Chill Vibe Gummies). Learn what to eat and when to eat to avoid those wine-o'clock cravings. Understand how alcohol affects your body’s cortisol levels and its impact on fertility in both men and women. Explore the reasons behind sugar cravings and effective strategies to manage them. "Knowledge is power, and understanding what we put in our bodies can lead to better choices." - Dr. Brooke Scheller Join the Club: Get your FREE 7-day trial for the Sober Girl Social Club. Get the tools and support you need to make changes stick. Follow Us: Instagram Website

Coach Susan shares her candid journey of reevaluating her relationship with alcohol and the pivotal moments that led her to sobriety. Key Highlights: Understand how time and age can influence our drinking habits Hear Susan's anecdotes that illustrate her struggles and triumphs. Discover the benefits of sobriety, even after many years of drinking. Learn practical advice and actionable steps "Making meaningful changes is never too late; it’s about embracing new possibilities." - Susan Join the Club: Get your FREE 7-day trial for the Sober Girl Social Club. Get the tools and support you need to make changes stick. Follow Us: Instagram Website

Are you an emotional eater? Prepare to have your mind blown by Tricia Nelson, a proud card-carrying Sober Girl with invaluable insights into cultivating a healthy relationship with food. With over 2 million views on her TEDx talk, Tricia brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this episode that you won't want to miss! Key Highlights: Discover what emotional eating truly means and the underlying reasons why we engage in it. Learn actionable strategies to break the cycle of emotional eating and foster a healthier mindset around food. With her TEDx talk garnering over 2 million views, Tricia brings a wealth of knowledge and transformative tips that can resonate deeply with anyone looking to change their relationship with food. "Understanding the roots of emotional eating is the first step toward reclaiming your health and happiness." - Tricia Nelson Join the Club: Get your FREE 7-day trial for the Sober Girl Social Club. Get the tools and support you need to make changes stick. Follow Us: Instagram Website .

Coach Abby and I have a holiday ho-down! We talk about our ghosts of Christmas past and how the holidays have changed and evolved for both of us. We talk about what family means to us, and some great tips and tricks to navigating the holidays booze free. Abby shares her personal experiences, tips for staying mindful during celebrations, and how to create meaningful, alcohol-free traditions for her family. Whether you’re newly sober or looking to strengthen your commitment during this vibrant time of year, this episode offers encouragement and practical advice for embracing the spirit of the holidays while prioritizing your sobriety.

Erin and Michaela found each other in the bustling city of New York. Together, they explore the intersection of sobriety, beauty, health, and wellness, discussing how their lifestyle changes have transformed their inner and outer selves. In this episode, they share their personal stories, tips for navigating beauty routines, and their personal favorite wellness practices. We also dive into the importance of community and finding like-minded people. Whether you're newly sober or looking to enhance your self-care journey, this episode is packed with motivation, insights, and a sprinkle of Sober Girl magic.

We all know the weekend warrior situation. Work hard, do all the wellness girly things during the week, and then 5:01 pm on Friday rolls around, and it is go time. Look out. Kat was the quintessential weekend warrior party girl. She tells us how she got out of the reward cycle that sabotaged her life. Kat dives into choosing your hard, every choice we make has its own kind of hard. She explains how sobriety is hard, but it makes everything else in your life much easier and more enjoyable. We talk about the most important first step you have to take to make changes in your life.

On this episode we talk about it all, the magic of Bali, validation from psychics, and the transformative experience of having a yoga practice. Without sounding dramatic, yoga transformed Alex’s life. After struggling with her relationship with alcohol. Alex discovered that the practice of yoga offered not only physical strength but also emotional resilience and mental clarity. the profound impact of mindfulness, breathing techniques, and the supportive community found in yoga, Alex's journey illustrates how integrating yoga can provide the tools necessary to achieve lasting sobriety. Use code "asobergirlsguide" for 50$ off any Sober Yoga Girl Retreat.

On paper, Abby had it all: the house, the husband, the career, and a baby on the way. She was admired personally and professionally. However, inside, behind closed doors, Abby was falling apart. Abby shares her personal experiences, from the initial decision to quit drinking to navigating social situations and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Breaking Free from the Social Pressure: How to navigate social gatherings and events without feeling pressured to drink. Coming home to yourself: Practical tips to build trust with yourself. Balancing Work and Sobriety: Strategies for maintaining productivity, creativity, and focus in a demanding career.

Emotional eating leads to overeating. In this episode, I discuss how my relationship with food began to mimic my relationship with alcohol and how I was using food to cope. From reward to stress to loneliness, there is always room and need for food. I was using food for everything in my life except for its main function to fuel my body. I talk about what it looks and feels like to emotionally overeat and the side effects it has on your mental and physical health.

Fay from Bon Buz is here for a good old-fashioned sober girl yap fest. We talk about it all, from kicking vaping to listening to our bodies. We encourage everyone to listen to themselves, the perks of getting older, and utilizing the lessons we have learned. We cover personal and business relationships and how your personal relationship with yourself translates into your business. Fay takes us behind the scenes of Side Hustlers and how getting backed by Ashley Graham and Emma Grede helped build her confidence in business and personally.

What happens when you have stopped drinking, what really happens? When drinking is a thing of the past, how do we truly heal our minds, bodies, and spirits. Mei walks us through her life-changing depressive episode and how she found and healed herself with alternative medicine. In this episode, you will get a behind-the-scenes look at ketamine therapy, how to recover from depression, and what inner healing can look like, spoiler alert it's not all warm and fuzzy. Trigger warning we do talk about suicide and thoughts of suicide.

Have you ever felt that you don't fit into your life or wonder if this is it? After climbing the ranks of the high-paced finance and corporate world Victoria from Dry Atlas shares about the emotions that come up and what it looks like when you find yourself no longer aligned with what you have worked so tirelessly to create. After challenging herself to go 100 days booze-free, Victoria was hooked. Removing alcohol from her life, was the missing piece to open herself up to new, profound possibilities that aligned and gave her purpose. Victoria went on a world tour, searching, tasting, and learning about non-alcoholic drinks around the globe, and she is here to report back. She is the brains behind Dry Atlas, a newsletter dedicated to the latest and greatest in NA beverages.

How do you harness inner chaos? Shana walks us through her experience growing up and being medicated as a young teen to adulthood dealing with ADHD. We talk about how ADHD played a role in the methods and resources she used to change her relationship with alcohol and with herself. This is an inner game and Shana shares how her low self-esteem, led to her toxic relationships in her life. In this episode you will learn how mental health affects our choices skew our perspective of reality and in turn affects the decisions and choices we make in our daily lives. Shana also stresses the importance of different pathways of recovery. It is not a one size fits all circumstance and encourages you to try anything and everything, because you will find something that speaks to you and clicks.

In this episode, I take a trip down memory lane to one of the first times my drinking got me into some serious trouble. I share how I got arrested in my senior year of high school and almost didn't graduate.

How do you change the way an entire country drinks? You start an undeniably incredible alcohol-free beverage company. Lisa from Free AF changed the way New Zealand consumed alcohol. She walks us through how she did that one non-alcoholic beverage at a time. She gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how to start a non-alcoholic brand why we need more of them in the industry and how to build and scale from a few retail stores in New Zealand to becoming an international success and having their product on the shelves in the biggest stores across America. We also talk wellness tips and tricks to stay calm and collected while navigating your relationship with alcohol and managing a hectic schedule.

Chloe Daniels is here to help guide us to financial freedom. Chloe explains how her relationship with money, self-worth, and alcohol hit rock bottom and how she changed all three. She explains how all three are connected and intertwined; we can do better when we know better. In this episode you will learn why it is important for women to educate themselves and take control of their finances, great tips to generate more income, and the first steps every Sober Girl must take to achieve financial freedom.

Rebecca walks us through how to get out of our heads and into our hearts. As a fitness, breath work, and relationship coach Rebecca has studied the connection of mind, body, and spirit extensively and helped her clients radically change their lives by breaking patterns of low self-worth. In this episode, you will learn about breath work how it works and what it does to your body, how to work through breakups, and navigating toxic relationships. Hint, hint it starts with your relationship with yourself first.

Weightloss and more importantly weight gain in sobriety is natural. We all compare and contrast our sober journeys to others, but we never really know what is happening behind the scenes. In this episode Claire shares her experience gaining over 100lbs and losing over 100lbs and how that affected her relationship with alcohol. In this episode Claire touches on how her weight gain affected her mental health and how society treated her on the flip side we also talk about how it felt mentally and physically to lose the weight. Claire talks about her food addiction and how her health issues and weight led to her alcohol addiction.

Who can relate to chasing instant gratification? Rushing, pushing, doing anything and everything to self-soothe and fill voids in your life. When we are moving and reacting from this place, we are constantly succumbing to our knee-jerk reactions and this is exactly how we get stuck in patterns and behaviors that may have served us in the past but hurt our growth and steal our joy today. Natasha is no stranger to chasing instant gratification. She gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what traveling as a flight attendant looks like and how to change your relationship with alcohol and find some sense of grounding even when you are a mile high in the air.

Are you co-dependant? Chances are if you have or had an unhealthy relationship with alcohol the answer is yes! Now before you come for me, hear me out. Carla Romo is a dating and relationship coach and also a recovered co-dependant. In this episode, you will learn how to overcome co-dependency, how to tell if you are in a toxic relationship, and what to do if you are. We talk about why and how co-dependency forms and how it dictates the partners and relationships we choose.

Izzy knows how stressful and booze-centric vacations and airports can be. She tells us how she tried to moderate and allowed herself to drink only when she was flying. In the episode, Izzy shares her journey to becoming a sober girl which leads her to find her love for sober retreats and non-alcoholic sparkling wines. In the episode, you will learn what makes sober vacations and retreats different and how it can help you progress in your booze-free journey.

Huge life updates, moving do's and don'ts from a seasoned Sober Girl serial movers. Enjoy this chaotic episode and find motivation and inspiration to move, change, and take action in your life TODAY!

Dr Brooke is here to break down what exactly is going on in our bodies how alcohol affects our hormones and how we can address hormone-related issues naturally and effectively. In this episode you will learn how you know you have a hormone imbalance, why hormones are so important, and how alcohol can interrupt and affect our hormones. Dr Brooke is very informative and breaks down this information so it is more digestible and easy to understand so we can empower ourselves with the knowledge to care for our bodies, minds, and spirits.

Dr Laura is back! In this episode, you will learn, when is the best time to tell your family you are changing your relationship with alcohol and how, what to do and how to navigate when your family isn’t supportive, and what to do to gain trust when your family doesn’t believe you have changed your relationship with alcohol. What I love about Dr Laura is yes she is a psychologist but she is also a sober girl. She isn’t just going by a textbook when it comes to sobriety, she has first had experience and knows what it truly is like to navigate these circumstances that come up when going sober.

Whether it's your first, fourth, or fifteenth Sober Girl summer, we can all use some tips and tricks to survive the summer season sober and enjoy it! I found the pressure from more social gatherings, warmer weather, patio season, and time spent with family and loved ones, Summer is a challenging time for all Sober Girls. But it doesn't have to be. Here are my top 6 tips to have the best Sober Girl Summer.

Grace Vroom knows a thing or two about sticky situations and using booze to cope with uncomfortable situations. Grace is the owner of Austin's first and only non-alcoholic bottle shop and in this episode you will learn, why we use booze to escape and push down our feelings, how alcohol numbs the good parts of life, and what life looks like on the other side of the bottle. We look at the labels of our relationships and how trying to fit or live up to those expectations can create resistance and rebellion.

Coach Michelle graciously opens up about the yucky, hard, uncomfortable feelings everyone tries to ignore, run and escape from. she is here to walk us through the shame and embarrassment of losing your job. In this episode, you will learn how to cope and manage stressful situations without alcohol, How to pause and respond as opposed to reacting, and what you can do to manage feelings of shame and embarrassment. This was a very vulnerable conversation and I hope you know you are not the only one feeling and thinking this way.

Alexi and I chat about how to define your relationship with alcohol, hint stay out of the comparison zone, does moderation work and is it for you, and how you know when enough is enough. And the question we have all been asking ourselves, when is it time to change your relationship with alcohol.

We are all looking for our place in the world. Somewhere we feel heard, seen, and belong. Paige from Sober and Funky is the go-to event planner for sober and sober curious events in and around Austin. In this episode, you will learn how to find your community, what qualities makeup being a good friend, and how to be an extrovert when you are naturally just not! Paige gives us tips to find your tribe of like-minded people. Side note these are tips from someone who is NOT an extrovert so you know it’s really possible.

Melissa Urban the founder and creator of the Whole 30 is back. It’s been 3 years since Melissa was on the podcast and so much has happened. This episode took a surprising turn when Melissa shared the real reasons she chose to update and revamp the Whole 30 book and processes. In this episode, you will learn how to drop the guilt when making yourself a priority, how to stay motivated and on track when working toward your goals, and how keeping boundaries with yourself is the ultimate form of self-care. Use code SOBERGIRL25 for 25% off Vibe Gummies Use code SOBERGIRL20 for 20% off Exact Nature CBD For 10% off Visit BetterHelp For 10% off Visit OSEA

The non-alcoholic beverage scene just got so much cooler. Stacey and Summer are here to share their sobriety journeys and how it led them to open Stay zero-proof cocktail lounge, LA’s first and only all-booze-free bar. They explain how their bond as single sober moms and now business partners has evolved and how starting a movement within the alcohol-free culture is an uphill climb. None of this is easy but doing it sober makes it so much more rewarding and without a hangover much more enjoyable. Stacey and Summer are tastemakers who are changing the way we all socialize and I gotta say it sounds pretty darn sexy! Use code SOBERGIRL25 for 25% off Vibe Gummies Use code SOBERGIRL20 for 20% off Exact Nature CBD For 10% off Visit BetterHelp For 10% off Visit OSEA

This is the #1 mindset I use and teach. It will change your perspective and give you the strength to keep going. Use this episode and this mindset hack when: you are in the comparison trap and you feel like you aren’t doing enough or getting enough out of your sobriety, when you are getting discouraged, or overwhelmed, or when you need a reminder of how far you have come. Use code SOBERGIRL25 for 25% off Vibe Gummies Use code SOBERGIRL20 for 20% off Exact Nature CBD For 10% off Visit BetterHelp For 10% off Visit OSEA

Coach Jodi is here and we are talking about one of the most important pillars in life and sobriety, and that is friendships. In this episode, you will learn, how to cope with friendship breakups, why friendships are so important to your growth and sobriety, contextual friendships, and how to make new friends in sobriety. Use code SOBERGIRL25 for 25% off Vibe Gummies Use code SOBERGIRL20 for 20% off Exact Nature CBD For 10% off Visit BetterHelp For 10% off Visit OSEA

Your favorite Housewive and sober girl, Gina from the Real Housewives of Orange Country is here to spill the sober girl tea. Gina Shares her experience getting sober and staying sober on a reality show and gives us some behind-the-scenes secrets that no one knows. She talks about how being a very public person and reality star helped and hindered her sober journey. She also shares the telltale sign she knew it was time to change her relationship with alcohol. Use code SOBERGIRL25 for 25% off Vibe Gummies Use code SOBERGIRL20 for 20% off Exact Nature CBD For 10% off Visit BetterHelp For 10% off Visit OSEA

Our personal hype girl coach Jaime is here. Wedding season is here, and you know what that means, bachelorette mayhem, bridal showers filled with booze, and of course, the big day. Today she is giving us the must-have tips to not just survive, but thrive through wedding season. In this episode, you will learn, how to have fun on the bachelorette trip, what to say and, how to navigate conversations when you aren’t drinking, the best tip for non-alcoholic beverages, and what to drink. Jaime leads our Wednesday support circle in the sober girls social club and she is so great at giving you practical tips to navigate these sticky situations. Use code SOBERGIRL25 for 25% off Vibe Gummies Use code SOBERGIRL20 for 20% off Exact Nature CBD For 10% off Visit BetterHelp For 10% off Visit OSEA

There is a brand new sober dating app. Attention all single sober/sober curious girls, Club Pillar is the dating app you have been waiting for. Jessie is the brains behind the app and she shares her less-than-favorable dating experiences as a young sober girl and how they shaped and inspired her to create Club Pillar. In this episode, you will learn what to do on first dates besides “go for a drink,” why sober girls need a dating app what makes Club Pillar different and unique from any other dating app, and how Sober Girls and guys can get one step closer to finding love. Use code SOBERGIRL25 for 25% off Vibe Gummies Use code SOBERGIRL20 for 20% off Exact Nature CBD For 10% off Visit BetterHelp For 10% off Visit OSEA

One of Austin's most prized possessions Philip Speer is here. Philip is a world-renowned pastry chef and a pillar of strength in the health and wellness community in Austin. He is here to talk about how he is shaking up the restaurant biz both in and out of the kitchen. From non-alcoholic options on the menus to starting the first run club for those based in the food and beverage scene. In this episode, you will learn, why non-alcoholic options are beneficial to both the customer and restart owners, how the science of addiction can help change your relationship with alcohol, and how community is vital to making long-lasting changes. Use code SOBERGIRL25 for 25% off Vibe Gummies Use code SOBERGIRL20 for 20% off Exact Nature CBD For 10% off Visit BetterHelp For 10% off Visit OSEA

Suzanne from My Kind of Sweet is back for a good old-fashioned Sober Girl Chat. In this episode, we talk about sober moms, why I love them, and the magic of sober sisterhood. In this episode, You will learn why it's important to be around like-minded women and the power that holds, sober mom retreats, what happens and why they are very necessary to live a fulfilling sober life, and how to be a sober girl in your 40’s and live your absolute best life. Use code SOBERGIRL25 for 25% off Vibe Gummies Use code SOBERGIRL20 for 20% off Exact Nature CBD For 10% off Visit BetterHelp For 10% off Visit OSEA

Katie from Alcohol-Free in Dally is here to give us the must-have tips and tricks for booze-free vacations. From weekend getaways to wild bachelorette parties, Katie gives you tips to prepare yourself for the best booze-free travel. In this episode, you will learn how to have fun without FOMO, what to drink for every occasion, and the #1 mistake to avoid when traveling sober. Use code SOBERGIRL25 for 25% off Vibe Gummies Use code SOBERGIRL20 for 20% off Exact Nature CBD For 10% off Visit BetterHelp For 10% off Visit OSEA

Ally Weinhold is a comedian, social worker, and Sober Girl. Thirteen years of sobriety and seven years of standup taught her that laughter is the best medicine. she believes that laughter is an important catalyst for human connection and has the power to heal trauma. In this episode you will learn how to find joy in sobriety, how to give yourself grace when changing your relationship with alcohol, and how you will know when you have healed your past traumas. Use code SOBERGIRL25 for 25% off Vibe Gummies Use code SOBERGIRL20 for 20% off Exact Nature CBD For 10% off Visit BetterHelp For 10% off Visit OSEA

Tawny Lara, the sober "Sexpert" is back. We are going another layer deeper into cultivating intimate relationships with alcohol, that’s right, Tawny is getting down to the nitty-gritty of how to have the best sex without booze. Whether it's with one, two, or three people, on this episode you will learn, how to release the shame and stigma around sex, how to embrace your body and build your sexual confidence, and the key ingredient needed to have the best sober sex of your life. Use code SOBERGIRL25 for 25% off Vibe Gummies Use code SOBERGIRL20 for 20% off Exact Nature CBD For 10% off Visit BetterHelp For 10% off Visit OSEA

Trend journalist Hilary Sheinbaum has participated in Dry January for four years. What started as a bet with a friend to see who could go the longest with drinking in January became a ritual and she is here to explain why she looks forward to every year. She loves doing these booze-free challenges so much that she wrote a book about it called The Dry Challenge; How to Lose the Booze for Dry January, Sober October, and Any Other Alcohol-Free Month In this episode, you will learn, the benefits of doing a booze-free month, what tools are needed to successfully make it through a dry challenge, and the upcoming trends for the alcohol-free industry in 2024. Use code SOBERGIRL25 for 25% off Vibe Gummies Use code SOBERGIRL20 for 20% off Exact Nature CBD For 10% off Visit BetterHelp For 10% off Visit OSEA

On this episode, we are talking all about marijuana. That’s right, pot, cannabis, THC, Mary J, the devil lettuce, Meg Fee is here to share her experience with alcohol and using THC as harm reduction to change her relationship with alcohol and how that affected her. On this episode you will learn if THC is safer than alcohol, the sneaky ways THC affects you and your relationships, and how to know if you need to change your relationship with THC. Use code SOBERGIRL for 10% off Vibe Gummies Use code SOBERGIRL20 for 20% off Exact Nature CBD For 10% off Visit BetterHelp For 10% off Visit OSEA

Grief is never talked about because it is so hard. Kelly is talking and sharing about it for that specific reason. When Kelly lost her husband unexpectedly, her world was turned upside down. She took to social media to share her experiences how she is coping without alcohol and how to move through the stages of grief.

Is the pain and frustration from your family or childhood a reason why you drink? Dr Laura explains how intergenerational trauma is linked to why we drink and more importantly how we cope. In this episode, you will learn what intergenerational trauma is, examples of what it looks and feels like, and how to heal it. We also discuss how alcohol affects our brain and decision-making and how we check out after our first drink, making way for old patterns to take hold and leaving new healthy habits in the dust.

Drew Davis the founder of Gem Life Collective and co-creator of Dry Vibes Sober Festival is back. Drew teaches us what she has learned from her experiences as the trendsetter and trailblazer of non-alcoholic bottle shops and Sober festivals. you will learn the up-and-coming trends for NA beverages, the best way to fully enjoy non-alcoholic beverages, and how to greatest lessons from mistakes.

I can’t think of a better person or better conversation to kick off 2024 with than Alexi from the Unperfect podcast. Alexi and I chat about how to define your relationship with alcohol, hint stay out of the comparison zone, does moderation work and is it for you, and how you know when enough is enough. When is it time to change your relationship with alcohol?

You know her as Mocktail Mom, Deb is in the house. She is here to share her unique sobriety journey that started with doing dry January. Deb tells us how she uses mocktails to create healthier habits and routines for herself and changed her relationship with alcohol.

Rachel is Sober in Central Park, literally! Rachel is here to share her journey of sobriety and her story will melt your heart. Rachel explains how simple structured tasks throughout her day made it easier to change her relationship with alcohol. We are excited to welcome Rachel as a new addition to our coaching team, she can be found every Wednesday at 2 pm PST in the Sober Girl Social Club.

The coaches from our Sober Girls Social Club are here with some practical tips and tricks to keep you sober this holiday season. Each coach has a different and unique approach to dealing with the stress and overwhelm from the holidays. From setting boundaries to overcoming FOMO, our sober girls guide coaches have you covered.