The Sober Mom Life

After 5 months, the construction in my basement is almost complete and I have to admit - I’ve gotten so impatient for it to be over! The basement is so close to being exactly what we wanted and I am just ready for that day to be here.

It might seem silly to say that the construction process has reminded me of early sobriety, but stick with me. It started as a big mess, and the work seemed endless. But I knew that we just had to keep at it. And while impatience has overwhelmed me, I know that soon (very soon!) its going to be gorgeous and so worth the months of work.

If you’re impatient in your journey of early sobriety, keep going! Sobriety is progressive. It builds on itself and gets better and better and better. And if you’re looking for a community to support you as you work through early sobriety, join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 7+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women.

If you’re looking to dip your toe into community support this holiday season, join my Substack, Sober For Good, for access to a daily chat thread where you can connect with and be supported by other women who are walking this sober journey alongside you. It’s just $7/mo!

Join us for the Spring Sober Mom Life retreat in Riveria Maya March 4-7 2027! https://thesobermomlife.com/thesobermomliferetreat

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Today’s Real Sober Mom Jenny is sober for the second time around, and this time feels different. After 6 ½ years of sobriety and two years of quietly drinking and hiding a relapse from the world, Jenny is going public with her story (and going wildly viral doing so).

Today Jenny shares her full sobriety story. She’ll detail how different her drinking and her sobriety was the first and second time around, and she’ll tell us why she took her sobriety story public after years of drinking in secret.

Follow Jenny’s sobriety journey on Instagram @themessymiddle.soberagain

If you’re looking to dip your toe into community support this holiday season, join my Substack, Sober For Good, for access to a daily chat thread where you can connect with and be supported by other women who are walking this sober journey alongside you. It’s just $7/mo!

Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 7+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women.

Grab your copy of The Sober Shift, now available in paperback!

Sign up for our next ‘Fresh 30’ and ‘Beyond 30’ cohorts. Learn more here!

Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlife

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As we enter the chaos of the holiday season it can be incredibly easy to deprioritize your own needs, or to simply forget about yourself, while you’re pouring your energy into your family. Believe me, I get it. I forgot to buy myself a meal last week when I was getting lunch for the family!

The gap that can occur when we constantly deprioritize our own needs is a perfect space for alcohol to sneak in. So, we have to work at putting our needs first.

How can you prioritize yourself this week? Is it a beautifully wrapped present that you place for yourself under the tree? Is it making sure you schedule social time with your friends? Is it an afternoon walk that calms your mind? Whatever it is, remember to make yourself a priority as you enter this holiday season.

If you’re looking to dip your toe into community support this holiday season, join my Substack, Sober For Good, for access to a daily chat thread where you can connect with and be supported by other women who are walking this sober journey alongside you. It’s just $7/mo!

Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 7+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women.

Grab your copy of The Sober Shift, now available in paperback!

Sign up for our next ‘Fresh 30’ and ‘Beyond 30’ cohorts. Learn more here!

Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlife

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’ve just returned from the Sober Mom Life fall retreat, which is always my favorite experience of the year. Mom joins me on the show today to talk through every part of the retreat, from the lovely meals, to the meaningful sessions, to unexpected hikes (or climbs!) and everything in between. If you’re curious about what really goes on during these four days in community with other sober moms, this is your chance to get a sneak peek.
Join us on our Spring Retreat! Sign ups JUST opened up - Secure your spot!

Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 6+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women.

Grab your copy of The Sober Shift, now available in paperback!

Sign up for our next ‘Fresh 30’ and ‘Beyond 30’ cohorts. Learn more here!

Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlife

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Halloween is here. As you prepare yourself and your family for trick or treating you might be wondering how alcohol is going to affect your night.

But what if you took it out of the equation?

Today I’ll share with you why I think Halloween is so much more fun sober, I’ll remind you of how good the next morning will feel, and I’ll share some stats about kid’s safety on the holiday so that you feel ready to have a wonderful sober Halloween with your family that is so much fun, safe for the kids, and hangover free.

Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 6+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women.

Grab your copy of The Sober Shift, now available in paperback!

Sign up for our next ‘Fresh 30’ and ‘Beyond 30’ cohorts. Learn more here!

Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlife

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.