The Sober Mom Life

The Sober Shift - A Sneak Peek Into My Book (Now Available in Paperback!)

My book, The Sober Shift: A Modern Day Guide to Living an Abundant Sober Life, is now available in paperback! Curious about the book? Tune in, because today I’m sharing a

Tips and Support For Sober October

Sober October has officially arrived, and if you’re giving it a try, I’ve got you. Today I’ll share my own Sober October experience, and my tips for getting the most out

How Did I Get Here? (Suzanne’s interview on How We Love)

This episode is a little different, and I’m so excited to share it with you. A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of being a guest on my new friend Robin Lane’s podcast, Ho

Moms Are Carrying Too Damn Much

Have you seen the viral ESPN clip this week from The San Francisco Giants game that was titled ‘Mom of The Year Award’? Check it out here. Let’s talk about it.  This wom

Perimenopause 101 with Monica Leonard, LPN

It feels like talk about perimenopause is everywhere these days, but I have so many questions. What is perimenopause, actually? How does it differ from menopause? Is horm

When Early Sobriety Feels Kinda Like Cleaning Out Your Closet

Early sobriety is like cleaning out your closet. It feels so great when you’re getting started, but once you find yourself surrounded by every little thing that was shove

Ask the Therapist (With My Mom!)

My mom is back! As many of you know, my mom, Susan, is a retired therapist. Today we’re taking questions from the community to get her take on topics that come up a lot a

Drinking and Youth Sports: Don’t Let Alcohol Steal the Show

I’ve heard stories from so many moms about the surprising drinking culture that has grown around youth sports (especially travel sports), and I feel like as parents we ne

There’s Another Way with Real Sober Mom Lindsay

Lindsay Brooke was delivered into the porn industry at just 15 years old, and nineteen when she signed the first contract herself. Narcotics quickly became Lindsay’s most

Brad Pitt Was Hotter When He Was Sober

This statement made the internet try to eat me alive last week! Today I’ll share why this joke (yes, it was a joke!) comes with a kernel of honest truth about the importa

The Sober Curious Teeter Totter with Real Sober Mom Lauren (Replay)

In this replay of one of the most downloaded episodes of The Sober Mom Life, you’ll meet Real Sober Mom Lauren. Texas born Lauren knew how to operate without alcohol. Th

The Lindsay Clancy Trial: Moms Need Help

I’ve been glued to The Lindsay Clancy Trial for weeks, and for me it feels personal. As a new mom, I was diagnosed with postpartum anxiety/OCD. As I listen to the testimo

What to Do When a Friendship Doesn’t Survive Your Sobriety (with my Mom!)

One of the biggest worries that newly sober women have is how it will affect their friendships. We’re often told that the friendships that ‘matter’ will withstand our shi

The Sober Summer Series: The End of Summer Check In

If this is your first sober summer I just want to say - I am so proud of you! Summer delivers so many sober firsts, and it can be very overwhelming. You’ve done an amazin

SobrieTEA: Married at First Sight & Danny Darko

Courtney is back! We’ve arranged our impossible summer schedules to do one of our favorite things - talk about Bravo and reality TV.  We’ll dive deep into our newest obs

The Sober Summer Series: Embrace Boredom in the Dog Days of Summer

You guys, I can’t believe it - we’re reaching the end of summer! It’s very possible that all of your trips and barbecues and family events have now passed. You might be t

Community is the Special Sauce of Sobriety with Kerri Maher

USA Today Bestselling novelist and parenting coach Kerri Maher joins me to talk about her latest book Summer of Love, an absolutely beautiful novel that tackles addiction

The Sober Summer Series: Visiting Family in Sobriety

If this is your first sober summer, you might be starting to feel the ground beneath your feet. But… getting ready to spend time with your family of origin might make you

Sobriety is Sweeter Than I Ever Imaged with Real Sober Mom Gina

Today’s Real Sober Mom Gina never thought she’d live life as a sober woman. Now, at six months sober she looks back and asks herself: “What was I doing?” Gina had no ide

The Sober Summer Series: Content Birthday to Me

I just had my 46th birthday, and as I reflect on my goals for this year, to be ‘happy’ isn’t one of them. For me, happiness now seems unsustainable, fleeting, and perform