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Grab the tissues for this one. I sit down with Azure, the creator of sober.chronicles. Azure is a mom, a wife, a hospice nurse and a sobriety advocate. Azure recently hit 18 months of sobriety. Yay! Her main inspiration that led her to examining her own relationship with alcohol, came after losing her little sister, Karenza, at only 29 years due to complications of liver failure. "The kindest, funniest, clumsiest soul I have ever known suffered so silently that nobody, and I mean NOBODY knew. You would have never guessed when she walked into a room with her infectious smile and laugh. She suffered from anxiety and insomnia and tried everything in her power to just try to sleep. Using prescription and over the counter sleep aids, in addition to wine, she tried desperately to calm her mind and rest. But her liver couldn't handle it. She woke up one morning in full-fledged liver failure and battled it for 5 months before she died. This entire account, all of the effort I put into making sure this doesn't keep happening to people, is to honor my sister. I will continue to educate about the harms of alcohol. I will continue to advocate for sobriety. I will continue to use scare tactics if I have to. Because this shit is REAL. And alcohol should scare you.ESPECIALLY if it's used in conjunction with any type of anxiety medication and/or Tylenol PM. I recover out loud so nobody like Karenza has to die in silence. If you are struggling, PLEASE reach out. You are not alone. You don't have to do this alone. You are loved." Join the SobahSistahs Sobriety Club today with this 30-Day FREE Trial Bali Retreat 2025 Apply for my Private Transformed AF Coaching

Get your 30-Day Free Trial to the SobahSistahs Empowerment Club! ***Trigger Warning: Mention of suicide*** Ashley shares her journey of getting sober and the challenges she faced along the way. She grew up in Utah in an upper-middle-class family and was exposed to drug and alcohol use at a young age. Ashley started experimenting with drinking in her early teens and quickly developed a pattern of binge drinking. She shares the importance of seeking support and the power of sobriety in transforming her life. After hitting rock bottom and losing everything, Ashley entered a sober living home and began her recovery journey. She found strength in her son and the desire to create a better life for herself. Ashley emphasizes the importance of finding one's own path to recovery. SobahSistahs Bali 2025 Apply for my Private Transformed AF Coaching

Katie Burns shares her journey of becoming alcohol-free after being diagnosed and surviving breast cancer at the young age of 41. Katie discusses the physical and mental challenges she faced during her treatment and how alcohol was making her feel worse when she went back to drinking after treatment. Katie emphasizes the importance of listening to your inner voice and making the choice to prioritize your health and well-being. She also talks about her work as a wellness coach and school counselor for teen girls, helping them develop ways to handle stress, deal with emotions and be more confident. This is similar to our journeys to an alcohol-free lifestyle. We chat about the importance of building healthy routines, practicing self-care, building resilience, and improving our confidence. Katie shares how she found her strength and inspiration to be alcohol-free by following Instagram accounts! This is Katie's Story. Follow Kate on Instagram (Especially all of you mom's of pre-teen and teen girls. ⁠⁠Join the SobahSistahs⁠ Private Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Bali Retreat 2025⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Apply for Private Sober Coaching with Megan⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow SobahSistahs on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Podcast Buy me a Coffee⁠ ⁠30-Day Free Trial to the SobahSistahs Empowerment Club⁠

Download your Free Guide to Alcohol-Free Living Join me as I sit down with Food Addiction Recovery Coach, Shelly-Anne Mckay. Shelly-Anne opens up about her journey with food addiction, sharing how it became her initial struggle before alcohol and drugs. Shelly-Anne and I delve into the complexities of food addiction, from the daily decisions around eating to the pervasive influence of ultra-processed foods. We explore parallels between food addiction and other dependencies, highlighting stress as a major trigger for cravings and distinguishing between binge eating disorder and food addiction. Shelly underscores the power of self-compassion and delving into the root causes of cravings. Throughout our conversation, Shelly-Anne McKay and I discuss the nuances of food addiction, including how environmental cues can intensify cravings and the realities of desserts falling short of expectations. Shelly-Anne stresses the importance of mindful eating and shares insights into recognizing when professional support may be needed, pointing to resources available within the Soul Sisters United community. Ultimately, our discussion highlights the crucial role of connection and support in navigating and overcoming the challenges of food addiction just like alcohol use disorder. Take the Food Addiction Quiz Check out The Soul Sister United Use Code: sobahsistahs ⁠⁠Join the SobahSistahs⁠ Private Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Bali Retreat 2025⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Apply for Private Sober Coaching with Megan⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow SobahSistahs on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Podcast Buy me a Coffee⁠ ⁠30-Day Free Trial to the SobahSistahs Empowerment Club⁠

Download your Free Guide to Alcohol-Free living You are going to fall in love with Saz after hearing her story. AKA Sacked the Sauce on Instagram! Saz quit drinking alcohol as a gift to herself on her 30th birthday. She’s an Irish gal living in Toronto for the last 5 years. Her destructive drinking replaced a complicated relationship with food in her teenage years and she spent her 20s struggling with moderation, self-sabotaging & losing her identity. With a passion for human rights & criminal Justice, Saz has worked in youth prisons, shelters & currently as an advocate supporting vulnerable children in Court. In her spare time, she’s an avid runner & completed her first marathon in October 2023. She also solo travels & has just returned from a 2-month trip around South & Central America. In the last year, Saz noticed a need in the community & has begun hosting alcohol-free meetups & events, which are both accessible & affordable. I hope you enjoy Saz's story. Follow Saz on Instagram ⁠⁠Join the SobahSistahs⁠ Private Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Bali Retreat 2025⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Apply for Private Sober Coaching with Megan⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow SobahSistahs on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Podcast Buy me a Coffee⁠ ⁠30-Day Free Trial to the SobahSistahs Empowerment Club⁠

Join The SobahSistahs Newsletter! ⁠⁠Join the SobahSistahs⁠ Private Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Bali Retreat 2025⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Apply for Private Sober Coaching with Megan⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow SobahSistahs on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Podcast Buy me a Coffee⁠ ⁠30-Day Free Trial to the SobahSistahs Empowerment Club⁠ This episode I chat with Izzy, aka Sobertopia. Isabel van Zuilen (Izzy) is an expat from Amsterdam, living in San Francisco, California, with her lovely husband, awesome daughter, two cats and a brand-new puppy. She started her sober journey in May 2019, when she dove head first into the world of sobriety. Trying every n/a bubbly there was and flying around the world to attend fun sober events! In 2021 Izzy started organizing sober retreats for women that don't need alcohol to have fun. Nice getaways, where you can combine a blissful time away in the sunshine, all while meeting like-minded women in a gorgeous alcohol-free setting. You can connect with her on Instagram at @sobertopia or check out her incredible blog here: Izzy's Sobertopia Blog SobahSistahs Retreats

Download your Free Guide to Alcohol-Free Living Celeste Yvonne is a writer, mom, and marketing professional. She is a founding host of the Sober Mom Squad and advocates for mothers who struggle with addiction.  Celeste’s new book is called It’s Not About the Wine: The Loaded Truth Behind Mommy Wine Culture ⁠⁠Join the SobahSistahs⁠ Private Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Bali Retreat 2025⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Apply for Private Sober Coaching with Megan⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow SobahSistahs on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Podcast Buy me a Coffee⁠ ⁠30-Day Free Trial to the SobahSistahs Empowerment Club⁠

Download your FREE Alcohol-Free Living Guide! ⁠⁠Join the SobahSistahs⁠ Private Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Bali Retreat 2025⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Apply for Private Sober Coaching with Megan⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow SobahSistahs on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Podcast Buy me a Coffee⁠ ⁠30-Day Free Trial to the SobahSistahs Empowerment Club⁠ Who doesn't love Laura from Your Sober Pal?? Laura Van Antwerp is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, public speaker, social media influencer, and adventure junkie with a passion for helping people get outdoors and live their best life without booze. As featured in Backpacker magazine, Laura is the Founder and CEO of YSP Adventures, which organizes adventure retreats, courses, and workshops to help sober and sober-curious people build confidence, find connection, and have fun without booze! She is the hilarious personality behind @yoursoberpal on TikTok and Instagram and the bestselling author of "Your Sober Pal Sobriety Affirmation Deck," which features 50 funny and motivational cards to uplift and comfort people in their sobriety journey. Additionally, Laura is a backpacking and hiking guide with the Tahoe Rim Trail Association, a regular guest speaker at the University of Nevada, Reno, and the recipient of the 2022 Windfeldt Inspire Award. Follow Laura on Instagram Get Laura's Sober Affirmation Deck Join SobahSistahs Dry July Challenge

JOIN THE SobahSistahs Newletter! Megan sits down with Trina, The Retired Party Girl. Trina is a mom, coach, podcast host, author and sobriety advocate. Her self-proclaimed sober enthusiast lifestyle has led her to host events, volunteer at recovery and addiction centers, and promote an up leveled sense of self thru honest, raw, and intentional guided workshops.  When she’s not at her corporate job or creating content on social media she performs spoken word, volunteers for foster organizations, cries a lot, dreams even more and tries to incorporate cheetah print in as much as possible.  Trina’s latest publication is a self-guided journal. The Retired Party Girl Journal: A 45 Day Reset are both available on Amazon. Her podcast Sober Shockingly is available on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Follow Trina on Instagram

Join the SobahSistahs Newsletter This is an extra special episode. Melissa McGovern shares her journey with alcohol, from growing up in a drinking culture in Wisconsin to moving to the Big Apple and becoming a part of the mommy wine culture. She discusses her attempts to moderate her drinking and the mental gymnastics involved. Melissa also talks about a turning point in November 2019 when she decided to quit drinking for four months and felt amazing. However, the pandemic led to a relapse, and her drinking escalated. She discusses the impact of the pandemic on her drinking habits and the loss of her friend T Scott tragically to alcohol use disorder. Melissa opens up about her decision to make drastic behavioral changes after receiving alarming health test results. Melissa's health transformation is one for the Books! She emphasizes the importance of finding a supportive community and the power of sharing her story. Melissa's epic comeback includes weight loss, improved health markers, and a renewed sense of purpose. She is now pursuing certification in alcohol-free coaching to help others live their most authentic lives. Melissa is a proud member of The SobahSistahs! I know you will find her story inspirational and relatable. JOIN The SobahSistahs Private Facebook Group Free Trial to the SobahSistahs Empowerment Club Follow SobahSistahs on Instagram Follow The Sober New Yorker on IG Bali Retreat 2025 Apply for Private Coaching with Megan

Kristen shares her alcohol-free story. **Trigger warning... mentions of suicide ideation** Kristen joined the United States Air Force in 2012. Since then, she's held many roles and is excited to pursue her fitness passion and cross into Physical Medicine this year. Kristen hasn't always been the positive person you may know or see today. She struggled with alcohol as a primary coping mechanism since 2013. Alcohol - combined with other events in her life - made 2015 a rock-bottom point. Years later, Kristen took the journey of sobriety, then dabbled with alcohol again on and off for a few years. Over time, she has devoted her life to bettering and loving herself, healing, and helping others do the same. As of March 18th, 2024, Kristen is 199 days sober and loving it.With a lot of consistency, determination, therapy, close friends, Jesus, fitness, and music, she has built herself up to the woman she is today. Kristen is a Certified Personal Trainer through ISSA, a graduate of University of Heath and Performance, has her B.A in Psychology from Liberty University, is a current student at National University for M.A. in Psychology - Certified Mental PerformanceConsultant (CMPC), and many more! Check her out on Instagram at kristendomke FREE TRIAL TO SobahSistahs EMPOWERMENT Club SobahSistahs Newsletter

Tune in as we discuss the exciting details of Sober City Summit, happening on 4/20 from 12-3 in NYC at Rent Money Lounge. In this episode I sit down with Hosts from, 2 Sober Girls Podcast, Trina Turner @theretiredpartygirl, Rachel Hechtman @soberincentralpark,Megan Wilcox @sobahsistahs + Gabrielle Brick @gabriellebrick to talk about our upcoming event - SoberCity Summit. Experience 10 inspiring speakers, community connections, and delicious mocktails, all while mingling with the best authors, podcasters, experts, and influencers from the sober community. Whether you're taking your first steps towards sobriety or looking to elevate your self-development journey, Sober City Summit offers the perfect blend of inspiration and support. Purchase Tickets Here and USE CODE: Sobahwww.sobercitysummit.comSend us a DM with any questions, comments, coaching inquiries or topic ideas. We love to hear from you!! I Hope to see you there! Join SobahSistahs Sober Spring Vermont Retreat

Megan is joined by Retired Police Officer and Breast Cancer Survivor, Lisa Amos to discuss Lisa's journey with alcohol and her path to sobriety. They talk about Lisa's early experiences with drinking, the impact of her mother's disability on her childhood, and how her drinking escalated over time. They also discuss the lack of awareness about the risks of alcohol and the importance of mental health in recovery. Lisa shares her experience with breast cancer and how it influenced her decision to quit drinking. The episode concludes with tips and words of wisdom for those struggling with alcohol addiction. Takeaways Lisa's drinking escalated over time, influenced by her childhood experiences and mental health issues. The lack of awareness about the risks of alcohol and the impact on mental health contributes to the difficulty in quitting drinking. Lisa's experience with breast cancer played a significant role in her decision to quit drinking. Lisa shares her experience on the SobahSistahs Punta Cana retreat and how the SS community has been instrumental in Lisa's journey to sobriety. TRIGGER WARNING: SEXUAL ASSULT ⁠Join the SobahSistahs⁠ Private Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Bali Retreat 2025⁠ ⁠Apply for Private Sober Coaching with Megan⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow SobahSistahs on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Support the Podcast Buy me a Coffee 30-Day Free Trial to the SobahSistahs Empowerment Club

How do we get past the first two days?? Join and as I chat with Casey. Casey McGuire Davidson is a Life & Sobriety Coach and the host of the Top 100 Mental Health Podcast, The Hello Someday Podcast for Sober Curious Women. As an ex-red wine girl who spent 20 years climbing the corporate ladder while holding on tightly to her love of wine, Casey’s passionate about helping busy women stop drinking and create lives they love without alcohol. Her work has been featured on Good Morning America, in The New York Times, NBC News, CNBC and over 100 sobriety, mental health and wellness podcasts. Connect with Casey on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and TikTok @hellosomedaysober. ⁠⁠Join the SobahSistahs⁠ Private Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Bali Retreat 2025⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Apply for Private Sober Coaching with Megan⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow SobahSistahs on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Podcast Buy me a Coffee⁠ ⁠30-Day Free Trial to the SobahSistahs Empowerment Club⁠

SobahSistahs Empowerment Club JOIN SOBER SPRING In this episode I chat with Ginger Robinson, known to her followers as Mrs. Robinson. Ginger is a 53-year-old online content creator and media personality from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She has been sober since 2003, after many MANY attempts to stop drinking. A suburban mom of 2 older kids, a son who’s 18 and a 28-year-old daughter, Ginger feels as if she’s lived multiple lifetimes, categorized by pain and struggle to live a content, serene life while also battling Major Depressive Disorder and crippling anxiety, all while maintaining her sobriety over the years. Growing up as an only child, she learned to be independent at a very early age, and while navigating life, there was a constant conflict of being an overachiever and feeling “less than.”   Ginger graduated from college in the early 90s, got her Masters Degree, and worked as a teacher in her early 20s. She moved around a little (San Diego, Ocean City, Boca Raton, Philly, New Canaan, CT, and Pittsburgh) before actually getting her shit together in 2003. Marriage, having kids, and getting sober changed her career trajectory, and she began working in advertising selling tiny newspaper ads (yes it was that long ago that people were still reading newspapers). She became dedicated to the industry and worked her ass off climbing the corporate career ladder, eventually being recruited by one of the first Fortune 500 tech dot coms. Working in the true Don Draper Mad Men world, she had a very successful career as a well-respected senior software exec in the ad industry, specializing in helping large companies with their digital programmatic advertising,  data analytics, and social branding strategies.  Just before her 50th birthday (and at the start of COVID), she switched gears into content creation and the adult industry and Mrs. Robinson was born (shout out to 1967’s The Graduate). The goal then (and still is) to continue to try to break the glass ceiling on what older women can and cannot do according to societal attempts to convince us that “younger is better” in the world of beauty, fashion, brains, and sex.  Sobriety and recovery help tremendously and have been the foundation of her life both professionally and personally. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. SobahSistahs Vermont Retreat Use Code: SOBER to save $200

In this episode, Megan discusses the power of journaling and how it can help with personal growth, self-reflection, and stress reduction. She introduces different types of journaling, including morning pages and prompt journaling. Megan also provides journaling prompts for sobriety, anxiety, stress, and overwhelm. She emphasizes the importance of consistency and authenticity in journaling and suggests combining journaling with guided meditation for a holistic practice. Journaling is a powerful tool for personal growth, self-reflection, and stress reduction. Different types of journaling include morning pages, prompt journaling, and gratitude journaling. Journaling can be beneficial for sobriety by exploring triggers, reflecting on experiences, and identifying support systems. Journaling can help alleviate anxiety, stress, and overwhelm by practicing gratitude, positive affirmations, and identifying coping strategies. FREE 3-DAY Trial to the SobahSistahs Empowerment Club! Join Sober Spring VERMONT RETREAT

In this episode, Megan discusses the topic of confidence and shares her personal struggles with self-confidence. She emphasizes that confidence is not a personality trait but a skill that can be learned and cultivated. Megan explains the importance of courage, competence, and confidence in building self-assurance. She shares her experiences of facing new challenges and how they contribute to building confidence. Megan also encourages listeners to stop worrying about what others think and to focus on their own beliefs and values. She suggests creating an alter ego and overcoming comparisonitis to boost confidence. Additionally, she highlights the use of affirmations and writing a love note to oneself as tools for building confidence. Join the SobahSistahs Empowerment ClubBali Retreat Vermont Retreat JOIN SOBER SPRING

Free 3-day Trial to the SobahSistahs Empowerment Club! JOIN SOBER SRPING GROUP COACHING PROGRAM Ashley has been sober for 4 1/2 years, and is a mama to two young children! Her background and degrees are in Psychology and Education. She has been a school teacher for the last decade, and a yoga & meditation teacher for the last eight.  This last 4 1/2 years sober have been the happiest, most humbling, & the most potent healing years for Ashley. Being sober has helped Ashley heal from trauma & unpack the causes & conditions of why she chose to numb with alcohol in the first place. When Ashley started doing the healing work in sobriety, she started to fall in love with sobriety! Her anxiety & mental health struggles dropped away, and joy, happiness, and peace entered her life! Ashley's sobriety dramatically shifted when she had children. She no longer had tons of time to spend on healing work. She had to carve out intentional and consistent time for healing practices in sobriety. Being a new mama meant being over stimulated, sleep deprived, & getting easily dysregulated. She used her background to create small, consistent practices that help to heal in sobriety, regulate the nervous system, & navigate the highs and lows of life without reaching for alcohol to cope. Her passion is teaching other busy women to do the same! Find Ashely at Heart Centered Recovery Follow Ashley on Instagram Join the SobahSistahs⁠ Private Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠SobahSistahs Bali Retreat⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠SobahSistahs Vermont Retreat⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow SobahSistahs on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Support the Podcast Buy me a Coffee

Join me on this episode as I sit down with Suzanne Wayre. Suzanne is creator of The Sober Mom Life and My kind of Sweet. She is also the host of The Sober Mom Life Podcast. Suzanne gets real about her post-partum struggles and how motherhood can be hard, but alcohol makes it harder. Follow Suzanne on Instagram at The Sober Mom Life and My Kind of Sweet. FREE 3-DAY TRIAL to The SobahSistahs Empowerment Club! Join the SobahSistahs⁠ Private Facebook Group⁠⁠ ⁠⁠SobahSistahs Bali Retreat⁠⁠ ⁠⁠SobahSistahs Vermont Retreat⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow SobahSistahs on Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Support the Podcast Buy me a Coffee

Real talk. Do you find holidays lonely, triggering or even depressing? I do. I share my own experience on divorce and how the holidays can be an extra lonely time for me. Social media can be triggering for me as well during this time. I would drink extra around the holidays and then scroll on social media and feel so much worse. Comparisonitis is a real thing. Comparing our lives to everyone else's and then feeling inadequate. Make this holiday season, the season you spent alcohol-free. FREE 3-DAY TRIAL TO THE SobahSistahs Empowerment Club! Join the SobahSistahs⁠ Private Facebook Group⁠ ⁠SobahSistahs Bali Retreat⁠ ⁠SobahSistahs Vermont Retreat⁠ ⁠Follow SobahSistahs on Instagram⁠ ⁠Support the Podcast Buy me a Coffee