A Sober Girls Guide Podcast

In this episode, Jessica sits down with Kristin Horstman, host of Sunsets Are The New Happy Hour, to talk about gray area drinking, cravings, nervous system regulation, and creating a new version of happy hour without alcohol. Kristin shares why so many high-functioning women minimize their drinking, what cravings are really telling us, and how simple tools like sleep, stress support, and daily rituals can make sobriety feel easier. In this episode, we cover: Gray area drinking The drink-regret-repeat cycle Nervous system tools for cravings Social pressure and sober identity Connect Follow Kristin and listen to Sunsets Are The New Happy Hour. Download the Bestday app for craving support, daily check-ins, and tools that help before the craving hits.

Dating without alcohol? It’s not only possible, it’s powerful. In this episode, we’re joined by Sabrina Zohar, the no-BS dating and relationship coach you didn’t know you needed. Sabrina is here to break down everything you need to know about sober dating. From navigating awkward first dates to building real connections without the liquid courage. We get into: What to do besides “grabbing a drink” on a date How to define your standards and non-negotiables (and stick to them) Calming your dating/relationship anxiety How to know when it’s time to move to the next level in your relationship Whether you're newly single, in a situationship, or healing from heartbreak—this episode is your sober dating cheat code. 🔐

In honor of my mom, Sherry, who passed over the holidays, we are replaying this special episode. In this conversation, Sherry shares an honest update on how she copes and navigates life as a mother to three children, each at different stages of substance use disorder. This episode is tender, real, and a reminder of the strength, love, and compassion she carried so deeply. Join the Membership:Get your FREE 7-day trial to A Sober Girls Guide Membership. Get the tools and support you need to make changes stick. Follow Us:Instagram Website

Katy Whalen, the Co-founder and CEO of Joi Wellness, the largest women's telehealth platform, shares what’s really going on in women’s bodies when we feel exhausted, anxious, burnt out, or “off” even after making healthy changes like drinking less or quitting alcohol altogether. We dive into why so many women are told their labs are “normal” while they still feel anything but, how alcohol impacts hormones and the nervous system, and why personalized lab work can be a game-changer for energy, mood, metabolism, and stress. Use code SOBERGIRLS for 50% off all lab work and products at Joi Wellness Join the Membership:Get your FREE 7-day trial to A Sober Girls Guide Membership. Get the tools and support you need to make changes stick. Follow Us:Instagram Website

I sit down with two powerhouse members from A Sober Girls Guide membership, Alicia and April, who share raw, real, and refreshingly honest stories about what it actually looks like to change your relationship with alcohol. This isn’t theory. This is lived experience, big breakthroughs, tiny wins that stack up, community magic, and the kind of honesty that makes you exhale and think, “Okay… I’m not alone.” We talk about: What they thought sobriety would be like vs. what it’s actually like The moment they knew alcohol wasn’t working anymore The tools that changed their routines, mindset, and confidence

We explore the quiet signs your body, mind, and mood are giving you, the self-doubt that creeps in when others minimize your experience, and how to rebuild trust in your own intuition. From “gray-area drinking” to subtle burnout, this episode helps you tune out the noise and tune into yourself. Coach Lisa and Coach Susan dive into how to recognize when alcohol is holding you back, even if you don’t “look like” you have a problem. We cover:• The subtle signs your relationship with alcohol is no longer serving you• How to trust your intuition over outside opinions• Why self-doubt keeps you stuck• The difference between taking a break and giving up• How to protect your peace when others don’t understand It’s not about rock bottom, it’s about realizing you deserve better.