Sober Fit Life

Sober Fit Life

Hosted by: Maureen Benkovich

Welcome to Sober Fit Life, a podcast dedicated to nurturing your mental health and overall well-being through the power of an alcohol-free lifestyle. Hosted by Maureen Benkovich, a seasoned wellness coach and...

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EP 24: This Side of Alcohol: A Conversation on Shame and Sobriety with Peggi Cooney

I’m so excited to bring you this heartfelt, funny, and deeply real conversation with Peggi Cooney, author of This Side of Alcohol. When I read Peggi’s book during my first alcohol-free vacation, it felt like she was...
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EP 23: How to Stop Feeling Like Sh*t: Alcohol, Shame, and Sobriety with Andrea Owen

I can't even begin to tell you how special this conversation is for me. Back in 2018, I picked up How to Stop Feeling Like Sht* by Andrea Owen—and it changed the course of my life. I thought I was hiring her for...
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EP 22: The Great Menopause Myth: What Every Woman Needs to Know About HRT and Alcohol

In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps, the authors of The Great Menopause Myth, to unpack the essential truths about hormone therapy, alcohol’s impact on women’s health, and...
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EP 21: "Am I Drinking Too Much?ā€ Google Said No… But I Knew Better

In my very first solo episode of Sober Fit Life, I’m diving into a question that haunted me for years—and maybe haunts you too. šŸ‘‰ ā€œDo I have a problem with alcohol?ā€ If you've ever found yourself lying awake at 3AM,...
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The Truth About Alcohol, Mental Health, and CBD with Michelle Houston of To Be Honest

In this episode of Sober Fit Life, I sit down with Michelle Houston — founder of To Be Honest Beverage Co. — to talk about what it really looks like to change your relationship with alcohol... and create a...
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EP 19: Gut Health, Sobriety & True Healing with Carrie Chojnowski

In this episode of Sober Fit Life, I sit down with Carrie Chojnowski, a holistic gut health practitioner and certified health coach, to dive into the connection between alcohol, gut health, and overall...
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EP: 18 Nervous System Healing & Breathwork for Sobriety with Trish Brewer

In this episode of Sober Fit Life, I sit down with Trish Brewer, a certified trauma-informed breathwork coach, Reiki master teacher, and co-author of We Lead, Volume Two. Trish helps individuals release trauma, reduce...
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EP 17: Why Yoga Pro Julie Blamphin Started Questioning Her Relationship with Alcohol

What if the thing keeping you from feeling your best was hiding in plain sight? Today’s guest, Julie Blamphin, is a yoga pro, speaker, author, and founder of Stretch Your Spirit—where she helps women feel joyful,...
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EP: 16 Everything in Moderation Is a Lie—Hadley Sorensen Explains Why

Ever told yourself, ā€œI’m just a social drinkerā€ or ā€œEverything in moderationā€? Turns out, those phrases might be keeping you stuck in an exhausting cycle. Today’s guest, Hadley Sorensen, is the author of The Dirty...
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EP 15: Unlocking Your Potential Through Storytelling with Erik Seversen

Today’s Sober Fit Life guest, Erik Seversen, has built an extraordinary life around mindset, performance, and personal growth. He’s hitchhiked across continents, lived with remote tribes, built and sold businesses,...
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EP 14: The Rise of Alcohol-Free Travel and Social Events with Susie Streelman

What if socializing without alcohol wasn’t just possible—but actually better? In this episode of Sober Fit Life, I sit down with Susie Streelman, founder of Zero Proof Experiences, to talk about her journey from...
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EP 13: Perimenopause Health Tips That All Women Need to Know with Dr. Sara Poldmae

Midlife is a WILD ride. Hormones doing the cha-cha, sleep playing hard to get, and suddenly that glass of wine doesn’t hit the same. If you’ve ever wondered how alcohol affects your well-being during perimenopause—or...
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