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Are you afraid the fun will end when you quit drinking? Are you nervous about what you will drink instead of your favorite alcoholic beverage? Welcome to the Thriving Alcohol-Free podcast with Deb, the Mocktail Mom. This is the place for delightful conversations about non-alcoholic cocktails and the joy of sober living. We celebrate authentic freedom of life without alcohol. There are many great podcasts about getting sober, but in this podcast, we will focus on the delicious world of non-alcoholic options and the fun of living each day without a “mommy wine headache.” After almost nine years of trying to moderate and promising "I will just have one," Deb broke up with Chardonnay and loves to share the freedom & fun of an alcohol-free lifestyle. You, too, can thrive and be free from alcohol. Join Deb’s membership & make mocktails together during her weekly virtual Happy Hours, plus gain access to her beginner mocktail course. The direct link to join is ThrivingAlcoholFree.com Follow on Instagram or TikTok @Mocktail.Mom Website: MocktailMom.com
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Send me a text message about the show! In this episode, I sit down with the amazing Kate Taylor who has become an influential voice on Instagram for those seeking a sober lifestyle. Kate opens up about her journey of breaking free from the "detox to retox" cycle and the over 1000 days of sobriety she now celebrates. She shares the pivotal moment of recording a heartfelt message to her future sober self, which lit a fire inside her to stay motivated and finally quit alcohol.We dive into the re...
Send me a text message about the show! I’ve got such a fun and feel-good episode for you! I’m joined by the fabulous Maddie from Mocktails with Maddie, who’s here to share her incredible story of embracing an alcohol-free lifestyle before hitting her 30s. Growing up in an environment where drinking was the norm, Maddie candidly opens up about the pressures that led to blackout drinking and feelings of insecurity. But getting engaged was the catalyst to rethinking her future and making th...
Send me a text message about the show! If you don’t feel like you have a rock-bottom moment in your sobriety journey, you are not alone! On this episode of Thriving Alcohol-Free, I’m sitting down with the amazing Barbara Williams, the heart behind Sober In Colour on Instagram! Barbara opens up about her journey from heavy drinking in her 30s to fully embracing sobriety on February 7th, 2021. Although she never had a single rock-bottom moment, she describes having many “pebble-bottom moments” ...
Send me a text message about the show! Grab your favorite mocktail and join me for an inspiring chat with Victoria Watters, co-founder of Dry Atlas and creator of America’s first NA bottle shop, Spirited Away. Victoria shares how she launched this game-changing business during the pandemic and how Dry Atlas is now tracking 1,500+ NA products globally!We dive into why education and resources matter in this growing space, explore Dry Atlas’s product reviews and founder story, and tackle the “mo...
Send me a text message about the show! Hey, friends, it’s Deb! I recently posted a few sneak peek photos of my new book, The Happiest Hour: Delicious Mocktails for a Fabulous Moms' Night In on Instagram, and it hit me—I haven’t even shared the backstory with you yet! Well, we're fixing that today. I’m taking you behind the scenes of how the book came together, all the nervous moments, and the wild inspiration behind it (hint: Don Lemon and a viral Instagram video may be involved).I’ll also di...
Send me a text message about the show! Today I have Maggie Klaassens as my guest, the founder of the Sober Summit and a certified alcohol-free coach. In this fun chat, Maggie shares her personal journey to an alcohol-free lifestyle, navigating mommy wine culture, and her inspiring path to becoming a sober coach. We also dive into how she’s empowering others through the Sober Summit, a virtual event bringing together the top voices in the sober community. So tune in for insightful tips, r...
Send me a text message about the show! Buckle up because today's episode is one I've been so excited about! Joining me is none other than Rosa Li, the incredible founder of Wildwonder, my absolute favorite sparkling drink that's as delicious as it is good for your gut. If you've heard me rave about it, now's your chance to get the full scoop on the brand straight from the source.Rosa shares her inspiring journey from being a private equity investor to launching her very own wellness brand, bl...
Send me a text message about the show! On this episode of Thriving Alcohol-Free, I’m thrilled to sit down with Helenita, co-founder of Texas’s first non-alcoholic bottle shop, Sipple. Helenita shares her and her husband's inspiring journey into creating a space for those seeking alcohol-free beverages and how they’ve built their business from the ground up. You’ll hear about the challenges they faced, like navigating through the pandemic and facing rising shipping costs.Helenita also opens up...
Send me a text message about the show! Hey friends! It's just me today, popping in for a quick catch-up as we wrap up summer and get ready for a new season. So, I've been on a little personal mission—challenging myself to hit 10k steps a day for 100 days. (Yep, that's 1 million steps if you're doing the math!) And let me tell you, just a few weeks in, I've already uncovered some big lessons that totally reminded me of those early days when I quit drinking. I can’t wait to share them with you ...
Send me a text message about the show! I'm so thrilled to have Derick Santiago back on the podcast today. Derick, one of my favorite guests and an all-around fabulous human, is here to share more of his inspiring alcohol-free journey. If you haven’t listened to our first episode together, I highly encourage you to go and listen to more of his story. In this conversation, Derick briefly recounts being a social drinker to eventually becoming a master of mocktails, even creating the incredible M...
Send me a text message about the show! Hey friends, I’m thrilled to have Hadley Sorensen with me on the podcast, author of The Dirty Truth on Social Drinking, mom of three boys, and a lifelong runner. Sparked by social awkwardness at 14, Hadley found solace in alcohol and became quite the social drinker into adulthood. But it was the pressures of mommy wine culture and maintaining a particular social media persona that truly deepened her struggle. In this episode, we dive into Hadley's e...
Send me a text message about the show! Ready to transform your approach to non-alcoholic beverages? Join me for a delightful chat with Lila Volkas, a certified nutrition consultant and mixologist who is on a mission to make nutrition and mixology fun and easy to understand through her engaging public and corporate workshops. Since 2012, she's been hosting food and beverage classes worldwide, captivating thousands, including big names like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon. In our conversatio...
Send me a text message about the show! I am thrilled to have as my latest guest, Ian Andersen, co-founder of Sunnyside which is the top alcohol moderation app available. Many people shy away from total sobriety, but still want help to cut back on drinking. Friends, Sunnyside is here to help! They aim to provide a supportive environment for those who want to reduce their alcohol intake without the pressure of total abstinence. In my conversation with Ian, he shares the founder story, exploring...
Send me a text message about the show! I am beyond excited because we have the fabulous Abbie Jean from TikTok joining us. If you're on TikTok and not following her yet, what are you even doing? Abbie Jean, famous for her fun coffee drinks, amazing nail art, and those adorable accents, has been rocking sobriety for five years. She started sharing her journey casually, but it turned into a supportive community that changed her life. We're diving into her story, from the early struggles with al...
Send me a text message about the show! Have you ever wondered how one person's journey can ignite a movement? Join me as I share my conversation with a truly inspiring guest all the way from Canada, Courtney Johnson of Discovering Mocktails. After hitting rock bottom in 2022, Courtney began her sober journey on January 1, 2023, and founded Discovering Mocktails to prove that life without alcohol can be vibrant and fun. She's now a passionate advocate for alcohol-free inclusivity, hosting spec...
Send me a text message about the show! Does the thought of going completely sober seem a bit wild or intimidating? Trust me, I get it—it can feel a bit embarrassing to even think about, especially when you’re hanging out with your drinking buddies. But I'm super excited to share this conversation with Jen Olafson because her approach to taking a break from alcohol is something you definitely need to hear about!Jen Olafson is the fabulous mind behind Zero Proof Lush on Instagram. She posts the...
Send me a text message about the show! Ever felt like everyone around you thinks you're a little crazy for chasing a dream? Join me for an inspiring chat with Jess from Joyous Non-Alcoholic Wines, where we dive into her incredible journey of bravery and determination. Jess started with just a few lackluster options in the non-alcoholic market and transformed it into a thriving industry of award-winning, alcohol-free wines. Despite working in a high-drinking culture and facing countless naysay...
Send me a text message about the show! In this episode of Thriving Alcohol-Free, I’m hanging out with the lovely Josnelly, from sunny Jacksonville, Florida. We first connected at the Mocktail Summit while making some delicious drinks, and ever since I’ve been anxious to get her on the show so I could get to know her and her heart behind living alcohol-free.In our conversation, Josnelly gets real about her sobriety journey, which kicked off in January 2021. She opens up about handling work pre...
Send me a text message about the show! Hey friends! In this episode, I sit down with the remarkable Blair Horton from Holistic Rendezvous, a holistic nutrition consultant, natural chef, and student of functional medicine, who is transforming the way we think about health and wellness. Blair’s journey is nothing short of inspiring as she opens up about her transition from a traditional career path to becoming a passionate advocate for holistic health and natural healing. We dive deep into her ...
Send me a text message about the show! I had an absolute blast chatting with the amazing Josh Ellis, the co-founder of WithCo. If you haven’t heard of WithCo yet, you're in for a treat because they’re shaking up the beverage world with their all-natural mixers that are perfect for everyone—whether you're drinking alcohol or not!Josh's journey is nothing short of inspiring and is all about stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing courage, even when fear is knocking at the door. He share...
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