Sober Vibes: Alcohol free lifestyle tips for long-term sobriety, whether you're sober curious or ready to quit drinking for g

Courtney Andersen-Sobriety Coach & Author
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Hey, Friend! Welcome to the Sober Vibes podcast, where sobriety meets empowerment.  I’m Courtney Andersen, your host, a sober coach, author, and mom. I’ve been living an alcohol-free life since 8/18/2012. I know firsthand what it’s like to be a binge/grey area drinker, spending four years stuck in the moderation cycle before finally quitting for good. The Sober Vibes podcast is your go-to space for real talk, proven strategies, expert guidance, and inspiring stories from people who are redefining what it means to live without alcohol. Each week, we dive deep into the topics that matter most—from how to quit drinking alcohol, managing cravings, and navigating social situations to rebuilding confidence, emotional sobriety, and finding joy in sobriety. Whether you’re newly sober, in long-term recovery, or just sober curious about alcohol-free living, Sober Vibes offers the support, insights, resources, and encouragement you need. Join a like-minded community and discover how sobriety can unlock a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life. Don’t just quit drinking, let’s have fun on this sobriety journey together! Grab my Free 30-Day Sober Not Boring Calendar Check out my Website  Connect on Instagram

  1. 2D AGO

    Sobriety Affirmations That Actually Work: Rewiring Your Mindset After Quitting Alcohol

    Text Me! Affirmations can sound cheesy until you’re the one who needs a new thought to grab onto. When we stop drinking, we don’t just remove alcohol. We lose an entire coping system. That can leave many people feeling like a grown adult starting over at ground zero. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I break down why sobriety affirmations are a practical tool for sober living and long-term recovery, not just inspirational quotes on a wall. You’ll learn how repetition reshapes your mindset, why affirmations feel uncomfortable at first, and how to build a daily practice that strengthens your sober identity. In This Episode, You’ll Learn • why affirmations can feel fake before they start feeling real  • how repetition reshapes mindset and subconscious beliefs  • why quitting alcohol can make people feel like they’re back at ground zero  • five sobriety affirmations you can start practicing today  • how personalized affirmations help build self-esteem in recovery  • simple habit tools like post-it notes, phone reminders, and alarms   Why Sobriety Requires a New Mindset When alcohol leaves your life, the thoughts that used to hide under drinking often rise to the surface. Low self-esteem.  Anxiety.  Self-doubt. Affirmations help interrupt those patterns by giving your brain a new message to hold onto. This is a RE-RELEASE episode from my Sober Tip Tuesday I did a few years back.  Resources & Support Mentioned: Sobriety Circle — ongoing support for women exploring alcohol-free livingSober Breakthrough Session — personalized guidance from a sobriety coach1:1 Sober Coaching Free tools for navigating the first 30 days without alcoholThe After-Emotional Sobriety ProgramGain access to my Masterclass when you submit a review on iTunes. Email me sobervibes@gmail.com with a screenshot of the review, and I will send you the code to unlock my Masterclass for free! Thank you for tuning in! Thank you for listening! Help the show by Rating, Reviewing, and/or Subscribing to the Sober Vibes Podcast. Connect w/ Courtney: Instagram Join the Sobriety Circle Apply for 1:1 Coaching Order the Sober Vibes Book

    8 min

  2. MAR 6

    Why Laughter Helps Sobriety: A Simple Recovery Tool to Reduce Stress and Protect Your Energy

    Text Me! Healing doesn’t always require a furrowed brow. In this short Sober Vibes Tip episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I share why laughter is one of the most overlooked tools in sobriety and emotional healing. Recovery spaces can sometimes feel heavy. Between intense conversations, emotional shares, and the weight of personal growth, it’s easy to absorb more energy than your nervous system can comfortably process. This episode is your reminder that laughter isn’t avoidance — it’s medicine. Humor can break rumination loops, calm the nervous system, and make sober days feel lighter and more sustainable. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why bite-sized sober tips help with retention and daily implementationWhy laughter is an underrated recovery and nervous system regulation toolHow “doom and gloom” energy can affect sensitive people in recovery spacesHow to set emotional boundaries after heavy conversations or meetingsHow compassionate humor helps reframe past behavior without shameWhy curating your media diet can protect your mental healthPractical ways to add more laughter into your daily sober lifeHow lightness supports long-term healing and emotional sobrietyHealing doesn’t have to feel heavy all the time. This is a RE-RELEASE episode from my Sober Tip Tuesday I did a few years back.  Resources & Support Mentioned: Sobriety Circle — ongoing support for women exploring alcohol-free livingSober Breakthrough Session — personalized guidance from a sobriety coach1:1 Sober Coaching Free tools for navigating the first 30 days without alcoholThe After-Emotional Sobriety ProgramGain access to my Masterclass when you submit a review on iTunes. Email me sobervibes@gmail.com with a screenshot of the review, and I will send you the code to unlock my Masterclass for free! Thank you for tuning in! Thank you for listening! Help the show by Rating, Reviewing, and/or Subscribing to the Sober Vibes Podcast. Connect w/ Courtney: Instagram Join the Sobriety Circle Apply for 1:1 Coaching Order the Sober Vibes Book

    8 min

  3. FEB 27

    Do You Have to Start Over After a Slip? Counting Sober Days, Relapse Reset, and What Actually Works

    Text Me! RE-RELEASE EPISODE FORM 2023. What if “back to day one” is the wrong script? In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I answer a question so many people are afraid to ask out loud: Do you need to count sober days to succeed?  And does a slip erase your progress? With honesty and practical coaching, I unpack why the most effective sobriety plans are personal, flexible, and built around your brain, not rigid rules or month-long challenges. If you’ve ever felt crushed by restarting your sober streak, this episode offers a calmer, more sustainable approach. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why counting sober days can help some people and harm othersHow to decide if tracking your streak serves you or spikes anxietyWhy “starting over” after a slip may not be necessaryHow to learn from relapse without erasing your progressThe limits of Dry January and Sober OctoberHow to plan for autopilot moments and real-life triggersPresent-focused tools that work today not just in theoryHow to build a sobriety system that fits your brain and your lifeThis is a RE-RELEASE episode from 11/2023, so anything mentioned with sponsors is not valid today. Minus RE-LYTE. CLICK HERE to shop and save 15% with code "Sobervibes" at checkout.  Resources & Support Mentioned: Sobriety Circle — ongoing support for women exploring alcohol-free livingSober Breakthrough Session — personalized guidance from a sobriety coach1:1 Sober Coaching Free tools for navigating the first 30 days without alcoholThe After-Emotional Sobriety ProgramGain access to my Masterclass when you submit a review on iTunes. Email me sobervibes@gmail.com with a screenshot of the review, and I will send you the code to unlock my Masterclass for free! Thank you for tuning in! Thank you for listening! Help the show by Rating, Reviewing, and/or Subscribing to the Sober Vibes Podcast. Connect w/ Courtney: Instagram Join the Sobriety Circle Apply for 1:1 Coaching Order the Sober Vibes Book

    12 min

  4. FEB 20

    What I Lost by Waiting to Quit Alcohol (and Why Delaying Sobriety Was the Most Expensive Mistake of My Life)

    Text Me! If you’ve ever wondered whether your drinking is “bad enough” to quit — this episode is for you. In episode 264 of the Sober Vibes Podcast, Courtney shares what I lost by waiting years to quit alcohol and why delaying sobriety cost more emotionally than she realized at the time. This conversation speaks directly to women navigating grey area drinking or Sober Curious, those who aren’t hitting rock bottom, but know alcohol and stress are more connected than they’d like to admit. You don’t have to be falling apart for alcohol to be quietly holding you back. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why waiting for a “worse” problem keeps women stuckHow alcohol and stress become deeply intertwined over timeThe hidden emotional cost of delaying sobrietyWhy trying to figure out how to drink less often prolongs the cycleWhat actually shifts when you stop waiting and choose clarityWhat life on the other side of alcohol really feels likeThis episode is especially powerful if you’re sober curious and constantly Googling how to drink less but still feeling unsatisfied with the results. Many women stay in this space for years because they’re trying to drink less instead of questioning why alcohol feels necessary in the first place. Resources & Support Mentioned: Sobriety Circle — ongoing support for women exploring alcohol-free livingSober Breakthrough Session — personalized guidance from a sobriety coach1:1 Sober Coaching Free tools for navigating the first 30 days without alcoholThe After-Emotional Sobriety ProgramGain access to my Masterclass when you submit a review on iTunes. Email me sobervibes@gmail.com with a screenshot of the review, and I will send you the code to unlock my Masterclass for free! Thank you for tuning in! Thank you for listening! Help the show by Rating, Reviewing, and/or Subscribing to the Sober Vibes Podcast. Connect w/ Courtney: Instagram Join the Sobriety Circle Apply for 1:1 Coaching Order the Sober Vibes Book

    22 min

  5. FEB 13

    Alcohol Relapse Got You Down? How To Get Back on Track After a Sobriety Relapse (and Regain Your Motivation to Stay Sober)

    Text Me! Relapsing after a period of sobriety can feel devastating. Shame creeps in.  Motivation drops.  And the thought “Maybe I just can’t do this” gets loud. In episode  263 of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I talk openly about alcohol relapse, why it happens, how alcohol and stress are often connected, and what to do next without turning a setback into a full spiral. Relapse doesn’t erase your progress.  It identifies where support and structure need strengthening. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why a sobriety relapse is not proof that you failedHow shame after relapse damages motivation more than alcohol doesWhat to do immediately after drinking so you can get back on trackThe real connection between alcohol and stressPractical ways to relax without alcohol when emotions feel overwhelmingHow to rebuild your motivation to stay sober after a setbackWhy a sober community increases long-term successHow sobriety coaching provides tools, structure, and compassionThis conversation is especially supportive for shaky sober women who have quit before, relapsed, and now feel afraid to try again. Alcohol and stress are deeply intertwined for many women. Without learning how to regulate stress and relax without alcohol, old coping patterns can resurface quickly. Relapse is information — not a verdict. Growth Mindset is what I kept forgetting to say. Resources & Support Mentioned: Sobriety Circle — ongoing support for women exploring alcohol-free livingSober Breakthrough Session — personalized guidance from a sobriety coach1:1 Sober Coaching Free tools for navigating the first 30 days without alcoholThe After-Emotional Sobriety ProgramGain access to my Masterclass when you submit a review on iTunes. Email me sobervibes@gmail.com with a screenshot of the review, and I will send you the code to unlock my Masterclass for free! Thank you for tuning in! Thank you for listening! Help the show by Rating, Reviewing, and/or Subscribing to the Sober Vibes Podcast. Connect w/ Courtney: Instagram Join the Sobriety Circle Apply for 1:1 Coaching Order the Sober Vibes Book

    26 min

  6. FEB 6

    Sobriety and Identity: How to Rebuild Your Life After Alcohol (and Strengthen Your Sober Mindset)

    Text Me! Quitting alcohol changes more than your habits; it changes how you see yourself. In episode 262 of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I explore one of the most overlooked parts of sobriety: identity. The phase where you’re no longer drinking, but you’re still asking, “Who am I now?” This conversation is for anyone who feels emotionally unsettled, in-between, or unsure how to rebuild their life after alcohol, even if they’ve been sober for months or years. Sobriety isn’t just about removing alcohol. It’s about rebuilding self-trust, routines, relationships, and a sense of self that feels real and sustainable. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why identity shifts are a normal (and necessary) part of sobrietyWhy early and long-term sobriety can feel confusing, lonely, or disorientingHow alcohol quietly shapes identity, routines, and self-imageWhat it means to rebuild your life after alcohol without forcing a “new you”How to strengthen your sober mindset through self-trust instead of controlWhy boredom, grief, and uncertainty don’t mean sobriety isn’t workingHow to move from discipline-based sobriety to emotionally grounded sobrietyThis episode helps normalize the in-between stage of sobriety when you’re no longer numbing, but you’re still discovering who you are without alcohol. Resources & Support Mentioned: Sobriety Circle — ongoing support for women exploring alcohol-free livingSober Breakthrough Session — personalized guidance from a sobriety coach1:1 Sober Coaching Free tools for navigating the first 30 days without alcoholThe After-Emotional Sobriety ProgramGain access to my Masterclass when you submit a review on iTunes. Email me sobervibes@gmail.com with a screenshot of the review, and I will send you the code to unlock my Masterclass for free! Thank you for tuning in! Thank you for listening! Help the show by Rating, Reviewing, and/or Subscribing to the Sober Vibes Podcast. Connect w/ Courtney: Instagram Join the Sobriety Circle Apply for 1:1 Coaching Order the Sober Vibes Book

    23 min

  7. JAN 30

    Do I Have to Quit Drinking Forever How to End Dry January Without Ruining Your Progress

    Text Me! As Dry January comes to an end, many people feel unexpected pressure. Questions like:  “Do I have to quit drinking forever?” “Was this just a break?” “What if I mess this up now?” In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I walk you through how to end Dry January without undoing the progress you’ve made. This episode is designed to calm the urgency, quiet the all-or-nothing thinking, and help you move forward without forcing a decision you’re not ready to make. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why the end of Dry January creates pressure that leads to self-sabotageWhy you don’t need to decide if you’re quitting alcohol foreverHow to reflect on your first 30 days without alcohol without turning it into a ruleWhy “just having one drink” often feels more complicated than expectedHow to quit drinking alcohol without labels, announcements, or rigid timelinesWhat actually matters if you’re a grey area drinker questioning your relationship with alcoholHow to protect your progress without white-knuckling or perfectionismThis episode is especially helpful if you’re sober curious, working with a sobriety coach, or navigating life after Dry January and wondering what comes next. Resources & Support Mentioned: Sobriety Circle — ongoing support for women exploring alcohol-free livingSober Breakthrough Session — personalized guidance from a sobriety coach1:1 Sober Coaching Free tools for navigating the first 30 days without alcoholPODCAST SPONSOR: This episode is sponsored by ExactNature, a trusted holistic tool for anyone navigating recovery and sobriety. Use code SV25 at checkout to save on your order. Click here to shop and save.  Grab my Masterclass for Free: Gain access to my Masterclass when you submit a review on iTunes. Email me sobervibes@gmail.com with a screenshot of the review, and I will send you the code to unlock my Masterclass for free! Thank you for tuning in! Thank you for listening! Help the show by Rating, Reviewing, and/or Subscribing to the Sober Vibes Podcast. Connect w/ Courtney: Instagram Join the Sobriety Circle Apply for 1:1 Coaching Order the Sober Vibes Book

    18 min

  8. JAN 26

    Press Play Before You Drink: A Pep Talk for When You Want to Give Up

    Text Me! If you’re feeling close to drinking, overwhelmed, tired, or stuck in that mental negotiation, this episode is here for you. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast is a calm, grounding pep talk you can press play on anytime you feel like giving up or convincing yourself to “just have one.” This episode isn’t about rules, timelines, or willpower.  It’s about getting through this moment without turning it into a setback. Whether you’re doing 30 days without alcohol, trying to stop drinking every night, or working to stop drinking wine when stress hits, this episode helps you slow down and reconnect before making a choice you might regret. In This Episode, You’ll Hear: Wanting to drink doesn’t mean you’re failingHow to separate an urge from the story your brain is tellingWhat’s actually happening in your body when cravings show upSimple grounding tools you can use in real timeGentle reminders for rebuilding motivation to stay soberWhy pressing play instead of pouring a drink still counts as progressThis episode is designed to be saved, downloaded, and replayed — especially during moments when alcohol feels like the fastest way to cope. You can come back to this episode as many times as you need. Resources & Support Mentioned: Sobriety Circle – ongoing support for women living alcohol free1:1 Sober Coaching – personalized guidance during difficult momentsFree tools for staying sober without white-knucklingPODCAST SPONSOR: This episode is sponsored by ExactNature, a trusted holistic tool for anyone navigating recovery and sobriety. Use code SV25 at checkout to save on your order. Click here to shop and save.  Grab my Masterclass for Free: Gain access to my Masterclass when you submit a review on iTunes. Email me sobervibes@gmail.com with a screenshot of the review, and I will send you the code to unlock my Masterclass for free! Thank you for tuning in! Thank you for listening! Help the show by Rating, Reviewing, and/or Subscribing to the Sober Vibes Podcast. Connect w/ Courtney: Instagram Join the Sobriety Circle Apply for 1:1 Coaching Order the Sober Vibes Book

    10 min
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Hey, Friend! Welcome to the Sober Vibes podcast, where sobriety meets empowerment.  I’m Courtney Andersen, your host, a sober coach, author, and mom. I’ve been living an alcohol-free life since 8/18/2012. I know firsthand what it’s like to be a binge/grey area drinker, spending four years stuck in the moderation cycle before finally quitting for good. The Sober Vibes podcast is your go-to space for real talk, proven strategies, expert guidance, and inspiring stories from people who are redefining what it means to live without alcohol. Each week, we dive deep into the topics that matter most—from how to quit drinking alcohol, managing cravings, and navigating social situations to rebuilding confidence, emotional sobriety, and finding joy in sobriety. Whether you’re newly sober, in long-term recovery, or just sober curious about alcohol-free living, Sober Vibes offers the support, insights, resources, and encouragement you need. Join a like-minded community and discover how sobriety can unlock a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life. Don’t just quit drinking, let’s have fun on this sobriety journey together! Grab my Free 30-Day Sober Not Boring Calendar Check out my Website  Connect on Instagram

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