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EP: 36 My Drinking Identity and a Personal Update
When you think about removing alcohol, it’s not just a habit you’re letting go of, it’s a part of your identity.
For decades, drinking was woven into my work, social life, celebrations, and downtime. Letting it go...
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EP 35: From Bartender to Alcohol-Free Bar Owner: Josh James’s Story
I had the best time talking with Josh James, founder of Ocean Beach Cafe in San Francisco and a true pioneer in the alcohol-free movement.
Josh’s story is wild in the best way: he went from being a bartender to...
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EP 34: From Bars to Jars: Joe Gallagher Jr. on Redemption, Real Food & Starting Over
I don’t usually share rock bottom stories.
Because here’s the truth: you don’t have to crash and burn to change your life or your relationship with alcohol.You don’t need a disaster to get better.
But when Joe...
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EP 33: Choosing Yourself Over the Next Drink: Julianne’s Story
I invited Julianne Serpa onto Sober Fit Life because her journey is such a real, layered, and relatable example of rethinking alcohol while embracing deeper self-awareness.
We first connected at a yoga class where her...
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EP 32: Alcohol-Related Cirrhosis in Your 30s: Karla’s Honest Story
I talk with Karla about something most people don't want to think about: the real health consequences of “normal” drinking. Karla developed alcohol-related cirrhosis in her early 30s—while living what many would call...
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EP 31: How Creativity Helped Rebecca Quit Drinking in Her 60s
This episode is a beautiful reminder that it's never too late to change your life. I sat down with artist and alcohol-free coach Rebecca Guevara Wingler, founder of Curious on Life, to talk about aging, creativity,...
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EP 30: Why I Stopped Serving Alcohol at My Business Events with AliceAnne Loftus
In this episode of Sober Fit Life, I sat down with my brilliant friend and coach, AliceAnne Loftus, a business strategist, community builder, and founder of Leading Lady Coaching. We had an honest and much-needed...
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EP 29: Faith, Trauma, and Alcohol Recovery with Paulette Kengg
I sat down with Paulette Kengg, the author of Spirit-Led Sobriety, to talk about the deeply personal and spiritual journey of healing from alcohol addiction.
Paulette struggled with alcohol when she began drinking to...
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EP 28: Ketamine Therapy Explained: A Breakthrough for Depression, Grief, and Recovery with Gwen Dudley
I’ve always promised to bring you honest, curious conversations—and today is no exception. In this episode, I sit down with Gwen Dudley from The Mood Wellness Center to talk about ketamine therapy, its healing...
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EP 27: Grief, Sobriety, and the Courage to Feel: A Conversation with Marie Burgess
In this deeply moving episode, I sat down with Marie Burgess—licensed therapist, grief specialist, and founder of Genuine Connections Psychotherapy—to talk about something most people avoid: grief.
Marie is not just a...
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EP 26: Why Stillness or Boredom Feels So Uncomfortable in Early Sobriety
Let’s talk about a sneaky little trigger that can wreck your alcohol-free momentum if you’re not ready for it: boredom.
Boredom often comes from deeper feelings like restlessness, a lack of purpose, or disconnection....
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EP 25: Why Sleep Is Your Secret Weapon for Recovery and Wellness with Mollie Eastman
If you've ever told yourself a drink helps you sleep, this episode is for you. I sat down with sleep expert Mollie Eastman, creator of Sleep Is A Skill, and had one of the most eye-opening conversations about alcohol,...
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