Best Kit Owen Podcasts (2026)

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Ep. 299: How To Restart Sobriety Differently In 2026 | Dry January Is Just The Beginning 49:35

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Happy January 1st—and happy Day 1 of Dry January (if you’re doing it). I love that this episode drops on the very first day of 2026 because if you’ve been thinking, “I can’t do another year like last year…” this is your sign. In today’s episode, I’m joined by two of my favorite humans (and two of my best sober friends): Gill Tietz from the Sober Po…

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Ep. 298: Your New Year Wake-Up Call: You Deserve More 1:13:59

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If you’ve been feeling that little tug inside — the whisper that says, “I want more than this… I deserve more than this…” — this episode is your New Year wake-up call. Because here’s the truth: So many high-achieving women spend years building a good life… and then wake up wondering why they don’t actually feel good in their lives. Work, kids, marr…

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Ep. 297: Holding your hand through an Alcohol-Free Christmas and a Sober New Year 1:01:46

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Everywhere you look there are sparkly drinks, holiday toasts, “you earned it!” messages, and friends or family who don’t quite get why you’d want a Sober Christmas or a Sober New Year. So what can you actually do to stay centered, grounded, and alcohol-free — without feeling deprived, boring, or like you’re ruining everyone else’s fun? I’ve got you…

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Ep. 296: How To Actually Change Your Life (Not Just Say You Want To) with Andrea Owen 1:07:32

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If you’ve ever said, “I want to change” — I want to stop drinking, I want to leave this job, I want to stop people-pleasing, I want to feel less stuck — but you keep waking up in the exact same life…this episode is for you. Sobriety isn’t just about putting down the wine glass. It’s about learning how to live like you actually give a damn about you…

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Ep. 295: Sober Holiday Strategies: Expert Tips To Stay Sober From Christmas To New Year’s Eve with Veronica Valli, Paul Churchill, and Gill Tietz 1:02:49

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If the thought of getting through Christmas, Hanukkah, or New Year’s without a glass of something in your hand makes your stomach drop a little… you are not alone. Feeling anxious about how to stay alcohol-free during the holidays is totally normal. For a long time, I knew I should stop drinking, but I couldn’t imagine office holiday parties, famil…

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Ep. 294: From Diet Culture To Self-Trust: Intuitive Eating, Attachment Styles & Alcohol-Free Living with Tiffany North, RN 43:40

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So many of us stop drinking and then realize, “Oh wow, my relationship with my body and with food is really complicated too.” Maybe you’re thinking about what you eat all the time, swinging between being “good” and “off the rails,” or feeling like you need to weigh less, eat less, or control more to finally feel “enough.” In this episode, we’re tal…

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Ep. 293: Your First Sober Holiday Season: Real Talk, Game Plans, And Zero Hangovers with Kim Kearns 1:17:27

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If you’re staring down your first sober holiday season—Thanksgiving pies, Hanukkah candles, office parties, Sober Christmas, Sober New Year—and thinking, “how am I going to do all of this without wine?”, this episode is for you. You do not need alcohol to survive December. You need a plan, a few scripts, and permission to make the holidays work for…

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Ep. 292: Is Your Loved One Struggling With Alcohol? What To Do Instead of “Detach With Love” with Lisa Katona Smith 1:04:23

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If you’ve ever felt the ripple effects of alcohol or substance use in your family, you’re not imagining it—one person’s drinking can shake the whole system. I’ve been on both sides of that story: the woman who drank a bottle of wine at night and the partner trying to rebuild trust and rhythm at home. I’m talking with Lisa Katona Smith—founder of Pa…

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Ep. 291: You, Your Husband & His Mother: Boundaries, Triangles, and Staying Sober (Without People-Pleasing) with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish 59:07

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If you’ve ever walked into a family visit stone-cold sober and immediately felt your shoulders creep up to your ears, you’re in the right place. In-laws, expectations, and the mental load can be… a lot. Especially when you’re trying to stay alcohol-free and not soothe every tiny (or not-so-tiny) jab with a glass of Pinot. In this episode, I asked D…

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Ep. 290: Scared to Try Rehab? Real Talk On Inpatient, Outpatient, Detox, And Recovery Options For Women with Jana Wu 1:09:03

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Let’s be honest: the decision to go into a treatment program can feel terrifying. You’re juggling work, kids, a million invisible tasks—and the idea of raising your hand and stepping away (even briefly) can feel impossible. What if people judge you? What if your boss notices? What if your partner uses it against you? What if the moms at the bus sto…

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Ep. 289: What Women Need To Know About Breast Cancer And Alcohol with Stacey Devine 1:03:59

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If you’ve ever poured a glass of wine thinking “It’s fine—it’s heart-healthy!” you’re not alone.For years we’ve been told that “moderation is key” and that red wine is practically a wellness hack.But what if that’s not the whole story? In this week’s episode of The Hello Someday Podcast, I’m talking about something every woman deserves to know: the…

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Ep. 288: How Can You Stay Sober If Your Partner Drinks Problematically? 55:22

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If you’re trying to get (or stay) alcohol-free and your partner is still drinking, I see you. It’s already hard to change your own habits—doing it while someone you love keeps pouring a glass can feel impossible. In this conversation, I asked Zach Brittle—licensed mental health counselor, Certified Gottman Therapist, Relational Life Therapist, host…

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Ep. 287: Purpose in Sobriety: How to Say Not This, Pivot Your Career & Find Meaning After Quitting Drinking 58:52

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Have you ever quit drinking, looked around your life, and thought, “Wait… is this it?” I get it. Sobriety cracks you wide open. Once alcohol is out of the way, the things you’ve been tolerating suddenly become louder than ever. Without wine to numb the edges, all of that becomes impossible to ignore. And that’s not a bad thing — that’s your invitat…

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Ep 286: Money Stress In Your Marriage: How To Break The Cycle (Without Reaching For A Drink) 1:00:09

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Do you and your partner keep circling the same money arguments — budgets, spending, saving — and somehow end up frustrated, shut down, or resentful? You’re not alone. Money is emotional (because… humans), and in sobriety those emotions aren’t numbed out anymore. The good news: you can break the cycle, learn to talk about money without blowing up, a…

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Ep. 285: The Sober Shift: Outgrowing Alcohol, Celebrating Your Sober Firsts And Choosing Your Hard 1:14:21

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If you’ve been thinking, “I’m not that bad… but I’m also not okay,” this one’s for you. Today I’m talking with my dear friend Suzanne Warye—creator of The Sober Mom Life and author of The Sober Shift: A Modern-Day Guide to Living an Abundant Sober Life—about why sobriety can be less about “rock bottom” and more about reclamation. I asked Suzanne Wa…

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Ep. 284: Divorce, Toxic Co-Parenting, Anger & Alcohol: How To Protect Your Peace (And Your Sobriety) 1:01:17

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If divorce or co-parenting has you thinking “this could drive me to drink,” you’re not alone. Separation brings anger, resentment, logistics chaos, and a whole lot of nervous-system fireworks. Alcohol can feel like the quickest off-switch — but it doesn’t solve anything, and usually makes you more anxious and less steady. In this episode, I’m talki…

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Ep. 283: Are You “Being Nice”... or Stuck in the Fawning Trauma Response? 1:00:56

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If you’ve ever felt like you’re the one who keeps the peace, says yes to everything, earns the gold stars, and never wants to disappoint anyone—even when it means abandoning yourself—this episode is for you. There’s a name for that pattern, and it’s not “being nice” or “just how you are.” It’s called fawning. Fawning is a trauma response—right alon…

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Ep. 282: Midlife, Perimenopause & Sobriety: How Alcohol Impacts Your Hormones, Sleep & Mood with Kate Baily 46:56

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If you’re in your 40s or 50s and wondering why your body feels like it’s changing overnight, you are not imagining it. One minute you’re juggling kids, work, and family life—and the next you’re wide awake at 3 AM, drenched in sweat, moody, and exhausted. Welcome to perimenopause. 👉 Perimenopause is the transitional phase before menopause when estro…

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Ep. 281: You Stopped Drinking…He Didn’t. How Sobriety Might Change Your Marriage 1:00:01

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One of the most common questions I hear from women who stop drinking is: “What happens to my marriage if my spouse still drinks?” If your partner was your “drinking buddy” for years, it’s natural to wonder what changes when you decide to go alcohol-free. Will you lose connection? Will intimacy or date nights feel different? What if your partner doe…

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Ep. 280: The Sober Diaries with Clare Pooley – Life After Alcohol and How Sobriety Changes Everything 1:06:43

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If you’ve ever wondered what really happens after you quit drinking — not just the “before and after” highlight reel — this episode is for you. I’m sitting down with Clare Pooley, author of the memoir The Sober Diaries: How One Mom Stopped Drinking and Started Living, to talk about her first 365 days alcohol‑free, how her life transformed, and the …

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Ep. 279: Hormones, Menopause & Better Sex in Sobriety: What Every Woman Needs To Know 1:04:43

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If your sex drive has gone missing, your body feels like it’s betraying you, or you think that wine is the only thing that can get you through the mood swings, hot flashes, and insomnia of midlife—this episode is for you. I asked Dr. Kelly Casperson—board-certified urologist, hormone and sex expert, and author of You Are Not Broken: Stop Shoulding …

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Ep. 278: I Sat Down With 5 Friends to Share Why We Really Drank—And What Sobriety, Healing, and Joy Look Like Now 1:23:27

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Do you ever wonder why you really drank? Not the surface reasons (like stress, fun, social pressure, or the witching hour), but the underneath stuff—the big and small things you were trying to avoid, numb, or cope with? In this very special episode, I sat around my kitchen table with five incredible women who work with me in my Sobriety Starter Kit…

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Ep. 277: I Didn’t Know It Would Be My Last Day One: A Personal Reflection on Sobriety and Support 43:33

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Do you remember the last time you said, “I can’t keep doing this?” I do. But at the time, I didn’t realize it would be my last Day One. I just knew I couldn’t go on like that anymore. In this deeply personal solo episode of The Hello Someday Podcast, I’m sharing the story of the week that finally broke the cycle for me—the last time I drank, the mo…

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Ep. 276: Embracing The Adventure Of An Alcohol-Free Life 52:41

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So many of us worry that going alcohol-free means giving up the good stuff: the joy, the spontaneity, the adventure, the romance. We think drinking = fun and not drinking = flat and boring. But that is total B.S. In this episode of The Hello Someday Podcast, I sat down with two incredible women—Amanda Eyre Ward and Jardine Libaire, authors of the b…

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Ep. 275: Perfectionism, Anxiety, and Drinking: How to Stop the Cycle 1:12:42

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As a recovering people pleaser—and someone who coped with anxiety by overachieving, micromanaging, and trying to make sure nothing ever fell through the cracks—I know how exhausting perfectionism can be. Because here’s the truth: perfectionism doesn’t make you better. It makes you burned out. And it’s a mindset that can sabotage your progress when …

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Ep. 274: You Quit Drinking… Now What? How To Live With Purpose in Sobriety with Laura McKowen 51:33

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If you’ve ever looked around your life after you stopped drinking and thought, “Wait... is this it?”—you’re not alone. Sobriety cracks you open. And once you’re no longer numbing out at night, everything you've been tolerating suddenly becomes really loud. That’s why I asked Laura McKowen, author of We Are The Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a So…

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Ep. 273: Surviving Hard Times In Sobriety: Moving Through Betrayal, Divorce and Rebuilding Your Life Without Numbing Out 49:30

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If you’ve ever had one of those “how is this my life?” moments in sobriety—when it feels like everything is crashing down around you and a glass of wine (or five) sounds like the only way to survive the storm—you are not alone. Sobriety doesn’t give you a free pass from heartbreak, betrayal, or complete life plot twists. But it does give you the to…

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Ep. 272: How To Stop Romanticizing Drinking, Rewire Your Brain + Start Loving Sobriety 56:21

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If you’ve ever thought, “Life without alcohol sounds boring, lonely, or just... blah,” you’re not alone. Let’s be real—most of us grew up swimming in wine-soaked messaging that told us drinking was the key to fun, connection, and success. Whether it was Sex and the City, Bridget Jones, or just Tuesday night mom memes about needing wine to survive b…

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Ep. 271: How Alcohol Affects Your Brain, Body + Mood (And What Happens When You Stop Drinking) 1:01:09

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If you’ve ever found yourself googling “why can’t I sleep after drinking?” or “is alcohol making my anxiety worse?”—you are not alone. So many of us are walking around exhausted, stressed, wired but tired, and wondering what the hell is wrong with us… without realizing that alcohol might be the culprit. In this episode, I’m talking with Gill Tietz—…

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Ep. 270: Not Drinking Tonight: A Therapist's Take On How To Break Free From Gray Area Drinking 1:02:19

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Ever found yourself googling “Do I have a drinking problem?” at 2AM after another night of “just a couple glasses of wine” turned into a bottle (again)? Or wondering if you really need to quit drinking—or if you’re just being too hard on yourself? If so, you are not alone. I’ve been there. And in this episode of The Hello Someday Podcast, I’m talki…

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Ep. 269: Your First Night Sober: How to Survive Cravings and Not Drink (Even Though You Want To) 1:11:25

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If you’ve ever decided you’re not going to drink tonight—and then found yourself pouring a glass of wine at 9PM anyway—you’re not alone. Cravings are intense. Early sobriety can feel like your brain is screaming at you to “just have one.” But here’s the thing no one tells you: you don’t have to kill the craving. You just have to stop saying yes to …

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Ep. 268: Sober Summer Secrets: What No One Tells You About Not Drinking in the Summer 1:15:37

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Let’s be real—summer can be one of the hardest seasons to stay alcohol-free. Between the barbecues, beach days, boozy vacations, girls’ weekends, and pool parties, it can feel like every single event is soaked in rosé, White Claws, and mimosas. I remember thinking, “How am I supposed to get through the entire summer without drinking?” It felt impos…

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Ep. 267: 10 Sobriety Myths That Are Flat-Out Lies (And What’s Actually True) 1:13:37

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Have you ever heard someone say, “Only people with a problem with alcohol stop drinking” or “Life without wine is so boring”? Yeah. Me too. The truth is, there are a lot of flat-out lies floating around about what sobriety is really like—and if you’ve been scared to take a break from drinking, chances are you’ve believed at least one of them. I kno…

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Ep. 266: Why Do We Crave Alcohol? Dopamine Nation with Dr. Anna Lembke 1:10:33

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If you’ve been caught in that exhausting loop of “I need to take a break” followed by “I need a drink,” this episode will be a game-changer. I asked Dr. Anna Lembke—Stanford psychiatrist, addiction specialist, and author of Dopamine Nation—to help explain the science behind alcohol cravings, why dopamine plays a central role in addiction, and how y…

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Ep. 265: Friends In Sobriety: How To Build The Relationships You Need After You Stop Drinking 52:17

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If you’ve ever wondered what happens to your friendships when you stop drinking, you are so not alone. Because when alcohol has been the glue holding your social life together, stepping away from it can feel like pulling a thread that unravels everything. In this episode of The Hello Someday Podcast, I sat down with Dr. Kimberly Horn, research psyc…

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Ep. 264: Drunk-ish: Casey’s Drinking From Blackouts To Breakthroughs 1:07:48

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Hey there! In today’s episode, I’m flipping the mic and sharing an interview of me—recorded on the Drunk-ish podcast with the hilarious and wise Stefanie Wilder-Taylor—comedian, author of Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay and Drunk-ish, and one of the original mom writers who made me feel seen in the early days of parenting (and wine o’clock). If y…

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Ep. 263: Have You Tried To Moderate Your Drinking? 1:09:20

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If you’ve ever tried to “just have one” or “only drink on weekends,” you’re not alone. Most women I work with try moderating their drinking before they ever take a full break from alcohol. I did it too—for years. I set all the rules: only wine with dinner, no drinks during the week, only on special occasions. And I broke all those rules. Over and o…

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Ep. 262: How to Repair Relationships with Your Children After Stopping Drinking 1:05:05

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Stopping drinking is hard enough. But repairing the emotional aftermath that lands at your kids’ feet? That’s a whole different level of brave. Whether your kids are toddlers or teenagers, grown adults or somewhere in between, chances are you’re asking yourself, “How do I talk to them about this?” or “Will they ever trust me again?” In this episode…

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Ep. 261: How To Overcome Self-Doubt and Navigate Imposter Syndrome (Without Drinking Through It) 1:08:59

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If you’ve ever felt like you’re not good enough, like you don’t belong, or like you’re secretly one mistake away from being exposed as a fraud… you’re not alone. That feeling has a name—Imposter Syndrome—and it’s more common than you think, especially for high-achieving women juggling work, family, sobriety, and everything else life throws your way…

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Ep. 260: How To Get Help From Your Doctor If You’re Struggling With Alcohol 53:51

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If you're worried about your drinking and wondering how your doctor can help, you’re not alone. So many women I talk to want support—but they’re unsure what to say, how it’ll show up in their medical file, or whether their doctor will even take them seriously. You might worry about being judged, dismissed, or told to “just cut back” or “go to AA.” …

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Ep. 259: Why Moms Do It All and How To Get Your Partner To Do More 1:10:41

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If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything in your household—while your partner somehow has time to watch SportsCenter or scroll on their phone—you’re not alone. Managing the invisible load of running a home and family can feel like an unpaid, full-time job on top of everything else you do. And if you’re navigating sobriety, the stress, resen…

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Ep. 258: How to Navigate Life As A Stepmom In A Blended Family (Without Drinking Through the Stress) 55:03

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Stepmom life is no joke. It’s one of the hardest, most emotionally challenging roles to take on—yet most of us step into it completely unprepared for the rollercoaster ahead. You’re trying to blend two families, manage different parenting styles, navigate tricky dynamics with an ex, and build a strong relationship with kids who may or may not accep…

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Ep. 257: Rebuilding Trust With Your Body In Sobriety 1:13:41

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If you’re a sober curious woman or in the early stages of sobriety, chances are you’ve spent years feeling disconnected from your body. Whether it was waking up with hangovers, feeling puffy and bloated, trying (and failing) to diet while still drinking, or just feeling uncomfortable in your skin—your relationship with your body may feel strained. …

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Ep. 256: How To Not Hate Your Husband After Kids 1:12:13

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If you’re a mom who has ever found yourself seething with resentment while your partner somehow gets to sleep in, take leisurely bathroom breaks, or “helps” with the kids by taking them to the park for an hour while you tackle the 500 things left on the to-do list—this episode is for you. Marriage after kids is hard. And for so many women, it’s eno…

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Ep. 255: 12 Steps for Skeptics – Clearing Up Common Misconceptions About a Path to Sobriety 56:06

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If you’ve ever thought about exploring a 12-step program but felt hesitant—whether because of the language, the concept of "God," or the label "alcoholic"—this episode is for you. As someone who has my own doubts about following a 12-step program on my path to sobriety, I get it. It can feel intimidating, outdated, or just not like “your thing.” Bu…

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Ep. 254: Simplify Your Life with Sobriety: Practical Tips to Reduce Stress and Overwhelm 55:42

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Life is busy, chaotic, and sometimes really overwhelming. Between work, kids, relationships, and the endless to-do list, it can feel like there’s no room to breathe. And for many women, alcohol has become the go-to way to cope—whether it’s wine after a long day or cocktails on the weekend to escape the stress. But what if the very thing you think i…

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Ep. 253: Drinking Games & The Pressure To Be Perfect 1:17:50

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Have you ever felt like you had to be perfect? That you had to succeed effortlessly, without anyone seeing how hard you were working? I know I did. And for a long time, drinking felt like the thing that helped me pull it off. In today’s episode, I’m talking with Sarah Levy, author of Drinking Games, a memoir in essays exploring drinking culture, pe…

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Ep. 252: Simple Practices For Alcohol-Free Life: How To Thrive Without Alcohol 1:00:44

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If you’re rethinking your relationship with alcohol or navigating early sobriety, you know it’s not always easy. From stressful days at work to the chaos of kids, marriage, and a never-ending to-do list, it can feel like the only way to unwind is with a glass (or bottle) of wine. But here’s the good news: life without alcohol doesn’t have to be bor…

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Ep. 251: High-Functioning Codependency: What It Is and How to Break Free 1:09:58

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Do you feel like you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? Are you the one everyone turns to when things go sideways at work, home, or with friends? And yet, despite all your effort and capability, you find yourself drained, resentful, and maybe even turning to wine or Netflix just to numb out. If that sounds like you, you might be…

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Ep. 250: How To Stay Motivated In Long-Term Sobriety - From 3 to 5 Years Alcohol-Free 59:59

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Long-term sobriety is an incredible journey, but let’s be honest—staying motivated as the years go on can feel like a challenge. If you’ve ever wondered how to keep growing, thriving, and finding joy without alcohol, this episode is exactly what you need. Today, I’m diving into part two of my conversation with Marriott, one of my coaching clients w…