307. “Soberish Mom” Katie Nessel on Breaking the Wine-at-5 Routine

September 23, 2025 · 30 min

About this episode

Katie Nessel discusses her journey of rethinking her relationship with alcohol as a mother.

More and more women are rethinking their relationship with drinking — not by going completely sober, but by finding their own middle ground. In this episode, host Ellen Scanlon talks with Katie Nessel, the woman behind Soberish Mom, the hugely popular blog and Instagram account that’s reshaping how women think about alcohol, motherhood, and everyday rituals. Katie shares how the nightly glass of wine became her “easy button,” why she started to question it, and the small shifts that helped her sleep better, feel calmer, and show up with more patience as a mom. If you’re looking for an alternative to alcohol, Cycling Frog is offering you a free THC seltzer — Ruby Grapefruit, Black Currant, or Wild Cherry. Here’s the link, and the flavors are all so tasty! Hosted by Ellen Scanlon Sign up for Ellen’s newsletter on Substack at or at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dothepot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dothepot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dothepot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to drink less but don't know where to start? Follow Katie Nessel, Soberish Mom, on IG Learn more at her website.

People in this episode

Host: Ellen Scanlon

Guest: Katie Nessel

Topics covered

alcohol
motherhood
sober curious
wellness
self-care

Keywords

soberish
wine-at-5
alcohol alternatives
motherhood
self-improvement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Soberish Mom

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