Flat-Pack Sober is your catalog of tips, tricks, and tactics to build the sober life that you want. I'm dedicated to interviewing sober superstars from all over the world so you can learn what has helped to keep them sober. But I wanna do more than that. What I want to do is help you to understand where they're coming from, and how they learn things so that you can judge whether their advice is gonna work for you or not. In other words, I'm not just trying to add to the massive pile of advic ...
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A podcast about Trudging the Road to Happy Freaking Destiny! Interviews and random soliloquies where we laugh, cry, complain, explore, and learn. All are welcome, No exceptions. Including those who are not in recovery but perhaps know or love someone with addiction issues or just want to learn more. Along with experts and practitioners who help people work through addictions and behaviors they want to change. These conversations will span limitless topics and though will be through the lens ...
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Welcome to The Sober Life Podcast! Here we discuss alcoholism, drug addiction, recovery and how to get sober. We even add a little humor and motivation for good measure. Learn from our host Eli Thomas and his amazing guest how sobriety is not "cookie cutter" but is possible for anyone!
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Happy Sober Life is a show about life without alcohol, for people who love life. AA is not for everyone. Let’s have a new convo about sobriety and living well.
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Have you wondered if that wine might actually be making motherhood…harder? Maybe you’ve questioned your relationship with alcohol, but you don’t want to go to AA and spend time in dark church basements. The Sober Mom Life is for YOU. Suzanne of My Kind Of Sweet and The Sober Mom Life is sharing all about her sobriety and what she’s learned in the 4+ years since saying farewell to alcohol. She’ll also have funny, open, honest conversations with other moms who have chosen to live an alcohol-fr ...
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How do I stop drinking? How do I cut down? Am I drinking too much? I’m sober but why aren’t I happy? Why do people stop drinking? If you ask yourself these kind of questions then this podcast is for you. This show is for people who want to learn how to stop drinking and learn to thrive in their alcohol free lives. If you have given up drinking, would like to give up drinking or are just plain sober curious this weekly podcast is for you. We have recovery stories to inspire you, experts to in ...
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Addiction has been a huge part of my life. The road to recovery is in motion. There have been many trials and tribulations involving alcohol and various drug use. ⁶ have woke up in parks, abandoned buildings,random people's houses, wandered the streets in numerous cities, lost jobs, ruined relationship s, woke up in detox facilities, hospitals and jail. There is much more that has taken place as well. The struggle is real!
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Cristina never gave a single thought to alcohol before her first drink during her junior year of highschool, but from the moment it entered her life, she welcomed the feeling it brought her. Alcohol became something to lean on as she entered college in order to make friends, feel ‘normal’, and block out her confusion regarding her sexuality. Later,…
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Blackout Drunk... at a Wedding with Tribe Member Darren
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This weeks guest is… Tribe member Darren Darren came to our Masterclass a couple of years ago…and hasn’t had a drink since! You can check out our Masterclass here In this episode:- Darren started drinking at the age of 13 His drinking escalated during university years, influenced by the heavy drinking culture which is prevalent in Northern Ireland …
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S3 EP10 – Jen S. on Being Present, Vulnerable, Getting Comfortable with her Real Self & Helping Others
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Hey sober family and our entire listener community. Our next guest is someone I met when I lived in Denver. She’s one of the funniest and most unassuming people ever. I nicknamed her Handler soon after being around her because she’s so funny and doesn’t even try to be. She’s sober, a Mom, a wife, a woman just doing the deal. One of my favorite thin…
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Lisa Sargese's remarkable path from addiction to advocacy, fueled by faith and mindfulness, showcases how self-discovery can turn personal struggles into a life of purpose and helping others
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Send us a text Ever think there's a connection between putting together IKEA furniture and getting sober? The step to sobriety is much like the methodical assembly of those Scandinavian flat-pack puzzles. Each piece, much like each day in sobriety, is a step in the right direction, building a stronger, more resilient self. The way you tackle those …
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“Why Aren’t You Drinking?” Here are 50 Reasons Why
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Audrey and I are here to help you answer the dreaded question: “Why aren’t you drinking?” Right in time for the holidays, we’re supplying you with 50+ answers to this question. No matter who asks you or what your reasons are, you’ll walk away from this episode with clear options to confidently tackle this question. Enrollment for the next Sober Mom…
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Helene Throws the Book at her Sobriety!
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This week I'm interviewing Tribe Sober member Hélène Hélène’s training as a management consultant included after work drinking sessions every day of the week It was almost a test to see if she could cope with the drinking and then show up looking fresh and professional the next day Despite taking breaks from alcohol during her pregnancies, Helenes …
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Sobrietea: The Real Housewives Roundup
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Katie and I are here for another installment of SobrieTEA, where we spill the tea about our favorite escape: Bravo and Reality TV! Today’s show is all about the Real Housewives! First, we’ll talk about the great (and too short!) season of Real Housewives of Orange County that just wrapped, the big storylines on Real Housewives of Salt Lake, why bot…
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Your 100 Day Playlist with Tshepo Mantjie
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It’s always a joy to hear from our podcast listeners and a few months ago I had an email from Childrens Advocate Tshepo Mantjie - he got sober by listening to a Tribe Sober podcast episode - every day for 100 days! Not only did it work for Tshepo but it inspired us to develop our own 100 Day Playlist which guides you along a logical pathways - sign…
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From the depths of addiction to the rise of a sober entrepreneur, Alex Clapp shows the power of acceptance and connection, paving the way for a new kind of social environment with alcohol-free events
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Send us a text Ever think there's a connection between putting together IKEA furniture and getting sober? The step to sobriety is much like the methodical assembly of those Scandinavian flat-pack puzzles. Each piece, much like each day in sobriety, is a step in the right direction, building a stronger, more resilient self. The way you tackle those …
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Let's Talk Sober Sex with Hilary Phelps
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I recently asked on Instagram “What is better sober?” and SO many of you said sex. So, light the candles ladies, because we’re going there. Hilary Phelps is back on the pod today for a chat all about the beauty of sober sex! We’ll talk about the ways in which sobriety leads to intimacy, how greater self-awareness can lead to connection, how to appr…
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Sober Butterfly Hannah Shares her Story...
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Today I’m chatting to Hannah from the Sober Butterfly Collective… In this episode:- Hannah began drinking as a teenager and it ramped us during her career in hospitality, She began to depend on alcohol as her coping mechanism. Her turning point came during a hen party in Barcelona, where she had a panic attack which prompted her to reconsider her r…
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Navigating through life's adversities, Mary Beth's journey from addiction to a leading voice in sobriety advocacy is a powerful testament to personal strength and a roadmap for breaking recovery stereotypes ...
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Send us a text Ever think there's a connection between putting together IKEA furniture and getting sober? The step to sobriety is much like the methodical assembly of those Scandinavian flat-pack puzzles. Each piece, much like each day in sobriety, is a step in the right direction, building a stronger, more resilient self. The way you tackle those …
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We’re back from the Sober Mom Life retreat! There were so many beautiful moments of connection, emotion, and fun throughout the weekend and today Audrey and I are here to tell you all about it. If you’re interested in joining us on a future retreat, stay tuned! We’ll be elevating the experience and opening the doors to the public. We’ll share the d…
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Finding PEACE through sobriety with Esther
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Today I’m chatting to Esther from Red Shoes Recovery who went about ditching the booze in quite an unusual way… In this episode:- Esther's drinking began as fun in her teens but evolved into an escape mechanism in her twenties due to loneliness and life stresses. She hit a rock bottom in her 40s, which was more about her mental health than drinking…
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Exciting changes are coming to the Cafe and the podcast, starting November 1st! Today, I’ll share with you why I’ll only be releasing new episodes on Mondays starting in November, and what that means for the Real Sober Moms series (Don’t worry! They’re not going away!). Then, I’ll give you a sneak peek into some exciting changes that will be coming…
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Alcohol and the Mormon Church with Jaana of @thismomsgonnasnap
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When my online friend Jaana, the awesome woman behind @thismomsgonnasnap, told me that she didn’t have her first drink until she was 32 years old, I had to know more! Today, Jaana shares with us how her Mormon upbringing kept her sober well into adulthood, how easy it was for her drinking to become habitual when she finally ‘broke the seal’ and all…
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Finding Freedom from Alcohol...with Tribe member Lloyd
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During this episode I’m in conversation with Lloyd – a South African living in the UK In this episode:- Lloyd’s exposure to alcohol began when he was very young, - both of his parents were alcoholics and in fact he took his first drink as a young child As he got older he continued to drink heavily, - managing to convince himself that he was in cont…
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When (and How) to Take Your Sobriety Public
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Today I'm bringing back one of my favorite episodes! There comes a time in every woman’s sobriety journey when she feels called to proudly own sobriety and leave the shame behind. ‘Coming out’ as sober to your family, friends, or even publicly can feel scary! So today, Audrey and I are here to help you think through how to handle these conversation…
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S3 EP9 – Anna Donaghey of The Big Drink Rethink Podcast, Former Ad Exec Turned Alcohol Mindset Coach
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Hey sober family and our entire listener community. Today’s guest is someone I don’t know personally but do follow and learn from. Anna is a Coach who helps others reframe their mindset around drinking. For 20 years, she drank daily, thinking nothing of finishing a bottle of wine in the evening. At the time, she believed the alcohol was helping her…
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Let's Talk Perfectionism (with my Mom)
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DISCLAIMER: This episode is not meant to diagnose. Anyone who is perfectionistic does not necessarily have a personality disorder. Please see your therapist with concerns or questions. Perfectionism is one of the most common topics we talk about inside of the Sober Mom Life Cafe. An overwhelming need to be ‘perfect’ can feel suffocating, and can be…
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Life is too short...to be Wasted with Sara Kaufman Bradstreet
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My guest this week is Sara Kaufman-Bradstreet from No More Wasted Days In this Episode:- Sara's drinking escalated slowly over the years, starting in her twenties and continuing into her forties, with rules and moderation attempts that failed over time. She struggled with Mommy Juice Culture: Sara discusses how alcohol was normalized in social sett…
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Content warning: In this episode we talk about sexual assault. Young Amanda struggled with social skills and felt like partying was not for her, but as she reached the end of high school she started getting attention from boys, and she wondered… could partying be enjoyable? Her first drink felt like a revelation - socializing felt so much easier. A…
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Send us a text Support the show Thank you for tuning in to this episode! I appreciate your support. How to Support Flat Pack Sober: Subscribe: Hit that subscribe button to make sure you never miss an episode. It's the easiest way to stay connected with us. Share the Love: Spread the word! Share your favorite episodes with friends, family, and on so…
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An Update on My Book + Audrey’s Sober Vacation (Part 2)
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Audrey is here for part two of our chat. Today we’ll talk about my book and Audrey’s recent sober vacation to Hawaii! Writing a book has been so similar to sobriety in that I’ve had to take the process one day at a time. I’ll share what that was like, and why I was confident that I would successfully reach the finish line. Then, Audrey will tell us…
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Sobriety…as a Political Tool with Tribe member David
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My guest today is Tribe Member David Jacobs – David did our Dry January Challenge, came to one of our Bootcamps and has been alcohol free ever since In this episode:- David began drinking at university and went on to experience cycles of moderation alternating with binge drinking. He turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism during stressful periods …
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Sober October + Hurricane Helene with Audrey & Suzanne (Part 1)
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Audrey is back for a 2-part episode! This conversation was so wide ranging that we’re breaking it into two parts. Today we’ll cover Sober October and how sobriety can aid us in the midst of natural disasters. Asheville, NC, which is the location of our upcoming retreat, was hit with devastating flooding by Hurricane Helene. Audrey will share her pe…
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SobrieTEA: Chimp Crazy, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives + The End of the Bravo Drought
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Katie and I are here for another installment of SobrieTEA, where we spill the tea about our favorite escape: Reality TV! The recent Bravo drought allowed us to expand our horizons into other reality content, so today we’re diving into Chimp Crazy and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Then, we’ll share our thoughts on new cast members Brittany and B…
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9 signs of dependence...and how to Break Free from Booze!
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On this weeks solo episode I talk about our Breaking Free program which we run four times a year. Registration for the current program is open - more info on tribesober.com We limit each Breaking Free group to 20 so you’ll always get personal attention In this episode:- I talk about the warning signs of alcohol dependence as well as the benefits of…
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Today’s Real Sober Mom Keri is 30 days sober and she’s ready to share her story! Being social always felt like a challenge for shy introverted Keri, so when she found alcohol as a teenager it became a central piece of her social life. Like so many of us, this continued through her teens and twenties, and by her mid twenties she started to notice th…
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These past few months have been a lot, and today I’m here for a little vent session to get it off my chest. It’s so important to find a community that will support you when you just need to vent, because sometimes a little venting is all you need to put things into perspective. Thanks for being that community for me today! I’ll talk about how life …
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A Symphony of Sobriety with Professor Karla
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My guest today is Professor Karla Kaun – who works at the Department of Neuroscience at Brown University. Karla has been running a lab which studies neural and molecular mechanisms of addiction since 2013. In this episode:- Karla’s research is around how alcohol and drugs influence our natural reward mechanisms. She explained how they will overwhel…
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Heather grew up in a party house, so it seemed completely natural to her when she started drinking and became a party girl herself. There were short moments when she questioned her drinking throughout her teens and twenties, but they never lasted long. Life started to become intense as Heather entered her late twenties and got married. A five year …
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How Charles LeVoir’s Struggle with Alcoholism Paved the Way for a New Era of Recovery Conversations
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Send us a text Ever think there's a connection between putting together IKEA furniture and getting sober? The step to sobriety is much like the methodical assembly of those Scandinavian flat-pack puzzles. Each piece, much like each day in sobriety, is a step in the right direction, building a stronger, more resilient self. The way you tackle those …
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I’m Writing a Book! (A Q&A with Audrey)
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I am so excited to finally be able to share the news: I’m writing a book! This is a childhood dream come true, and I can’t wait to share it with you. Audrey’s here today to ask me all of your book related questions. We’ll talk about how the idea for the book came to be, the steps I took to get a book deal, how the writing process has been, and what…
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Smart People Ditch the Booze...at 40! with Dupe Witherick
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My guest today is author and Sober Coach Dupe Witherick who specialises in mindset, manifestation and human design. In this episode:- Dupe began drinking more when she got to university. Her drinking continued to ramp up when she began working as a management consultant She worked in the City of London where the work-hard, play-hard culture prevail…
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S3 EP8 – Sally Magee on Sobriety, Life, Grief and Paying it Forward via Coaching Others
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Hey sober family and our entire listener community! Our guest today has so much to offer and from yet another unique perspective and experience which is what this show is all about. Her name is Sally Magee and she’s an engineer, a Gallup-certified Strengths Coach, management leadership consultant and an accredited sobriety coach as well. Her sobrie…
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What is a Cross-Addiction? (With my Mom!)
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My Mom Susan, our resident therapist, is back this week to educate us on cross-addictions. If you’ve ditched alcohol only to find yourself developing an addiction to something new, whether that be shopping, gambling, marijuana, or many other things, then this episode is for you. Susan will explain the differences between a habit, a compulsion, and …
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How a 66 day Challenge changed my life...with Nicole Klassen
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My guest today is the fabulous Nicole Klassen who did our very first 66 day challenge back in 2018 and as a result wrote here stunning blog called 66 Days of Feelings In this episode:- Nicole knew that she was on a slippery slope when she realized that she actually preferred to drink alone rather than being with other people. So although her drinki…
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