The Sober Mom Life

Today’s Real Sober Mom Jenny is sober for the second time around, and this time feels different. After 6 ½ years of sobriety and two years of quietly drinking and hiding a relapse from the world, Jenny is going public with her story (and going wildly viral doing so). Today Jenny shares her full sobriety story. She’ll detail how different her drinking and her sobriety was the first and second time around, and she’ll tell us why she took her sobriety story public after years of drinking in secret. Follow Jenny’s sobriety journey on Instagram @themessymiddle.soberagain If you’re looking to dip your toe into community support this holiday season, join my Substack, Sober For Good, for access to a daily chat thread where you can connect with and be supported by other women who are walking this sober journey alongside you. It’s just $7/mo! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 7+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Grab your copy of The Sober Shift, now available in paperback! Sign up for our next ‘Fresh 30’ and ‘Beyond 30’ cohorts. Learn more here! Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As we enter the chaos of the holiday season it can be incredibly easy to deprioritize your own needs, or to simply forget about yourself, while you’re pouring your energy into your family. Believe me, I get it. I forgot to buy myself a meal last week when I was getting lunch for the family! The gap that can occur when we constantly deprioritize our own needs is a perfect space for alcohol to sneak in. So, we have to work at putting our needs first. How can you prioritize yourself this week? Is it a beautifully wrapped present that you place for yourself under the tree? Is it making sure you schedule social time with your friends? Is it an afternoon walk that calms your mind? Whatever it is, remember to make yourself a priority as you enter this holiday season. If you’re looking to dip your toe into community support this holiday season, join my Substack, Sober For Good, for access to a daily chat thread where you can connect with and be supported by other women who are walking this sober journey alongside you. It’s just $7/mo! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 7+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Grab your copy of The Sober Shift, now available in paperback! Sign up for our next ‘Fresh 30’ and ‘Beyond 30’ cohorts. Learn more here! Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’ve just returned from the Sober Mom Life fall retreat, which is always my favorite experience of the year. Mom joins me on the show today to talk through every part of the retreat, from the lovely meals, to the meaningful sessions, to unexpected hikes (or climbs!) and everything in between. If you’re curious about what really goes on during these four days in community with other sober moms, this is your chance to get a sneak peek. Join us on our Spring Retreat! Sign ups JUST opened up - Secure your spot! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 6+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Grab your copy of The Sober Shift, now available in paperback! Sign up for our next ‘Fresh 30’ and ‘Beyond 30’ cohorts. Learn more here! Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Halloween is here. As you prepare yourself and your family for trick or treating you might be wondering how alcohol is going to affect your night. But what if you took it out of the equation? Today I’ll share with you why I think Halloween is so much more fun sober, I’ll remind you of how good the next morning will feel, and I’ll share some stats about kid’s safety on the holiday so that you feel ready to have a wonderful sober Halloween with your family that is so much fun, safe for the kids, and hangover free. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 6+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Grab your copy of The Sober Shift, now available in paperback! Sign up for our next ‘Fresh 30’ and ‘Beyond 30’ cohorts. Learn more here! Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Growing up in Ireland, Aisling came to understand that having an ‘alcohol problem’ required a really high bar. Either you were a raging alcoholic, or your relationship with alcohol was fine and not worth examining. As a child, though, Aisling disagreed. She found drunk people terrifying. Looking back? She thinks that young Aisling had it right. Today Aisling shares her sobriety story, starting as a college student who didn’t make it through school due to her habit, and culminating as a new mom who felt buried with shame each time that alcohol threw her off track in motherhood. Aisling believes that sobriety is now her superpower. It allows her to show up as her best self in every corner of her life and brings so much joy to her days. She wants you to know that this reality is available for you, as well! You can read Aisling’s story in my book The Sober Shift: A Modern Day Guide to Living an Abundant Sober Life. Community is truly the secret sauce of sobriety success, so I’ve created a special place for you during Sober October… and beyond! Join my Substack, Sober For Good, for access to a daily chat thread where you can connect with and be supported by other women who are walking this sober journey alongside you. Join us here for just $7/mo Grab your copy of The Sober Shift, now available in paperback! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 6+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Sign up for our next ‘Fresh 30’ and ‘Beyond 30’ cohorts. Learn more here! Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.