A Sober Girls Guide Podcast

Sabrina Zohar: The Ultimate Guide to Sober Dating

Dating without alcohol? It’s not only possible, it’s powerful. In this episode, we’re joined by Sabrina Zohar, the no-BS dating and relationship coach you didn’t know you needed.
Sabrina is here to break down everything you need to know about sober dating. From navigating awkward first dates to building real connections without the liquid courage.
We get into:
What to do besides “grabbing a drink” on a date
How to define your standards and non-negotiables (and stick to them)
Calming your dating/relationship anxiety
How to know when it’s time to move to the next level in your relationship
Whether you're newly single, in a situationship, or healing from heartbreak—this episode is your sober dating cheat code. 🔐

Christina Smallwood: Hope in the Hard

Christina knows hard in a very real way. From the tragic loss of her father, to years of infertility, to overcoming alcoholism, to becoming a mother to a special needs child, her life has asked everything of her and then some.
Christina opens up about what it actually looks like to keep going when life keeps knocking you down. We talk about how she learned to find hope in the hardest seasons, not by bypassing the pain but by meeting it head-on. She shares how sobriety became a turning point, how motherhood reshaped her strength, and why getting back up isn’t about motivation, it’s about decision.
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How to manage cravings like a pro

This episode is for high-functioning women who feel like they should have it together but are quietly struggling with alcohol. We break down why willpower doesn’t work, what’s really happening in your nervous system during cravings, and how to build sustainable sobriety without white knuckling.
We also talk about identity shifts in sobriety, setting boundaries without over-explaining, and how to stop worrying about making others uncomfortable around drinking.
You’ll learn practical, supportive tools to help you predict and prevent cravings, including how the Bestday app helps you understand your personal patterns so sobriety feels more doable.
Whether you’re sober curious, newly sober, or recommitting, this episode will help you feel supported, grounded, and less alone.

Veronica: Alcoholic Princess Diaries

Trigger warning: this episode includes discussion of suicide attempts and may be sensitive for some listeners.
In this episode, I sit down with the creator of Alcoholic Princess Diaries, Veronica. We dive into one of the biggest questions in sobriety. Is alcoholism a disease or not? And how that belief shapes shame, responsibility, and self-forgiveness.
This conversation covers early sobriety, letting go of the drinking identity, and how to deal with shame around past choices made while drinking. We talk about growth without self-punishment and what becoming your best self actually looks like when alcohol is no longer part of the picture.
If you’re sober curious, alcohol-free, or questioning your relationship with drinking, this episode offers honest insight, humor, and relatable recovery insight.
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Sherry Jordison: A Sober Girls Mom

In honor of my mom, Sherry, who passed over the holidays, we are replaying this special episode. In this conversation, Sherry shares an honest update on how she copes and navigates life as a mother to three children, each at different stages of substance use disorder. This episode is tender, real, and a reminder of the strength, love, and compassion she carried so deeply.
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Katie Butler: How to Plan a Sober Girl Wedding

Getting married sober can feel intimidating, especially when weddings are so closely tied to drinking culture. In this episode, Katie from Alcohol Free in Dally shares what it’s been like planning her wedding alcohol-free and how sobriety helped her stay grounded, present, and emotionally regulated through the highs and stresses.
We talk about:
Sober bachelorette expectations
Handling triggers without spiraling
Choosing peace over people-pleasing
Why sober celebrations feel richer and more meaningful
This episode is for anyone who wants proof that a sober life doesn’t shrink your joy, it expands it.
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A Sober Girls Guide to Dry January

We dive deep into the ways that alcohol can keep you feeling small and hinder your journey to becoming your best self in the new year.
Key Highlights:
Explore how alcohol creates roadblocks that prevent you from reaching your full potential and achieving your dreams.
Discover the powerful impact of eliminating booze, and how participating in Dry January can set the stage for a transformative year ahead.
Learn practical strategies that will make achieving your New Year resolutions not only easier but also faster, empowering you to embrace a life filled with clarity, purpose, and confidence.
"Choosing to eliminate alcohol is a bold step toward reclaiming your power and pursuing your best life."
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Katy Whalen: Joi Wellness

Katy Whalen, the Co-founder and CEO of Joi Wellness, the largest women's telehealth platform, shares what’s really going on in women’s bodies when we feel exhausted, anxious, burnt out, or “off” even after making healthy changes like drinking less or quitting alcohol altogether.
We dive into why so many women are told their labs are “normal” while they still feel anything but, how alcohol impacts hormones and the nervous system, and why personalized lab work can be a game-changer for energy, mood, metabolism, and stress.
Use code SOBERGIRLS for 50% off all lab work and products at Joi Wellness 
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How to Have Fun Sober

Let’s talk about the real fears that come up when you're getting sober. I’m answering your top “Ask Me Anything” questions, no sugar-coating, no fluff.
We dive into:
The fear of never having fun again without alcohol 😬
What to say when people tell you, “You’re just not as fun anymore”
Why this fear is so normal (and what’s on the other side of it)
Some of our favorite hot mess stories: because you are not alone.
Whether you’re just starting out or deep into your Sober Girl era, this is your reminder that you’re human, you’re growing, and you don’t need alcohol to be the life of the party. You are the party.
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How to Quit Drinking: Real Sober Success Stories

I sit down with two powerhouse members from A Sober Girls Guide membership, Alicia and April, who share raw, real, and refreshingly honest stories about what it actually looks like to change your relationship with alcohol. This isn’t theory. This is lived experience, big breakthroughs, tiny wins that stack up, community magic, and the kind of honesty that makes you exhale and think, “Okay… I’m not alone.”
We talk about:
What they thought sobriety would be like vs. what it’s actually like
The moment they knew alcohol wasn’t working anymore
The tools that changed their routines, mindset, and confidence