Sober Summer Toolkit

Sober Summer Toolkit

July 19, 2026 · 50 min · Episode 211

About this episode

Kate and Helen discuss building a compassionate summer toolkit for sobriety, focusing on women's needs in recovery.

In this episode of the Love Sober Podcast, Kate and Helen explore summer sobriety and how to build a realistic, compassionate summer toolkit using ideas from Kate’s book “Love Your Sober Year.” They talk about seasons, hormones, grief, parenting, and why women need a softer, cyclical approach to recovery – plus lots of very practical tools for getting through summer alcohol-free. We cover: Why seasons and cycles (monthly, yearly, life stages) matter for women in recovery The pressure of “perfect summer” energy and how to lower expectations Practical summer toolkit ideas: AF + nootropic drinks, electrolytes, fans, seasonal food, simple rituals with kids How to plan for big days out, holidays, and comedown days without using booze Turning “I should be drinking” moments into chances to protect memories, honour grief, and stay connected Grab a cuppa and let's chat x Buy Love Your Sober Year: Work 1:1 with Kate Clarity Call

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