The Sober Butterfly Podcast

Nadine Mulvina
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The Sober Butterfly – A fun, unfiltered podcast for sober & sober-curious women! 🦋✨ Hosted by Nadine Mulvina, NYC-based content creator and sober travel expert, this podcast explores sober dating, alcohol-free living, harm reduction, addiction recovery, and mental health—with humor and honesty. Expect real talk on:✔️ Navigating sober dating & relationships✔️ Thriving socially without alcohol✔️ Sober travel & alcohol-free experiences✔️ Harm reduction & recovery stories✔️ Non-alcoholic drinks & sober events Whether you're sober, sober-curious, or rethinking alcohol, The Sober Butterfly is here to inspire you. Subscribe now and join the sober revolution!

  1. 6D AGO

    Dating Without Alcohol: Attachment, Intimacy & Rewiring Your Drinking Patterns with Georgia Foster

    Send a text What if you don’t actually need a drink to feel confident, sexy, or safe in love? With Valentine’s Day approaching, this episode of The Sober Butterfly Podcast dives deep into the connection between alcohol, attachment styles, intimacy, and subconscious emotional patterns. Host Nadine welcomes back world-renowned hypnotherapist Georgia Foster for a powerful Part 2 conversation about how drinking habits are often rooted in anxiety, the inner critic, and nervous system dysregulation — especially in dating and relationships. If you’ve ever wondered: Why do I drink more when I’m dating?Why do I feel anxious without alcohol on a first date?Why do I attract the same type of partner?Can I drink less without quitting entirely?How do I build confidence without liquid courage?This episode is for you. Georgia shares how hypnotherapy works to reprogram the subconscious mind, calm anxiety triggers, and shift emotional habits around alcohol. Together, Nadine and Georgia explore: The psychology of drinking in relationshipsAnxious attachment and alcohol useThe role of the inner critic in datingSober intimacy and overcoming performance anxietyHow to feel confident without alcoholRewiring subconscious drinking patternsChoosing partners based on intuition instead of familiarityNervous system regulation and manifestationHealing shame around past drinking behaviorsGeorgia also leads listeners through a powerful guided visualization designed to calm the nervous system, strengthen intuition, and help you attract relationships that are aligned with your self-worth. Whether you’re sober, sober-curious, moderating, dating, partnered, or opting out of Valentine’s Day entirely — this episode will help you examine your relationship with alcohol and how it impacts your romantic life. About Georgia Foster Georgia Foster is a clinical hypnotherapist with over 30 years of experience helping high-functioning adults transform their relationship with alcohol. She specializes in moderation, subconscious behavior change, and emotional habit rewiring. Her programs focus on reducing shame, quieting the inner critic, and creating intelligent, balanced change. Learn more at:  https://georgiafoster.com Connect with Nadine on Instagram @the.soberbutterfly https://www.instagram.com/the.soberbutterfly/?hl=en Support the show Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services refereed to in this episode.

    1h 6m

  2. FEB 6

    Black, Sober & Seen: Why Representation in Sobriety Matters | Black History Month Special

    Send us a text In this powerful Black History Month episode of The Sober Butterfly Podcast, Nadine explores a truth that isn’t talked about enough in recovery spaces: Most sobriety spaces don’t look like us. Nadine weaves together moving throwback clips from past guests of the show to highlight what Black sobriety actually looks like in real life: community, identity, trauma healing, motherhood, grief, faith, entrepreneurship, and generational change. You’ll hear voices from: Ashley Johnson — founder of Wine Not, on navigating social spaces and professional settings sober as a Black womanYasmin — on nervous system healing, therapy, and boundariesSymone French— on identity, shame, and unmasking without alcoholJasmine (Soulfully Sober) — on motherhood and stopping before rock bottomJasmine Flowers — on trauma, abuse recovery, and rebuilding life through sobrietyFaith Hill — on grief, honesty, and self-trustTiana Heath — on refusing to numb grief with alcoholTommie Runz — on purpose and generational healingTogether, these stories show that sobriety is not one narrative. It is many. And when Black people get sober, it doesn’t just change one life — it can change entire family trajectories. This episode addresses: Cultural silence around addiction in Black familiesThe connection between trauma, the nervous system, and alcohol useWhy boundaries and therapy are often discovered after sobrietyThe lack of representation of Black women in the sober-curious and non-alcoholic spaceWhy sobriety can be an act of resistance, awareness, and liberationIf you’ve ever felt alone in your alcohol-free journey, this episode is an invitation to see yourself in sobriety. 🎧 Full episodes from every guest featured are linked in the show notes. Key Takeaway Find someone who looks like you in sobriety. It changes everything. Closing viral reflection from actor and podcaster Horace Gold, this episode examines why choosing sobriety as a Black person in America can feel not only personal — but revolutionary. Support the show Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services refereed to in this episode.

    1h 12m

  3. JAN 30

    What Chrissy Teigen’s Sobriety Teaches Us About Trying to Drink Again | Sober Celebrities Replay

    Send us a text What can Chrissy Teigen’s return to sobriety teach us about the moderation myth? In this reflective episode of The Sober Butterfly Podcast, host Nadine Mulvina opens with a trending celebrity sobriety story and uses it to explore a truth many people discover privately: trying to “mindfully drink” after quitting often leads right back to why we stopped in the first place. Nadine shares her perspective on relapse, moderation, and why sobriety ultimately feels better for mental clarity, emotional stability, and real joy. Then, she takes listeners back to Season One (2022) for a special replay of an early Sober Butterfly episode with Keisha Scott from Done With Debauchery — one of the first sober creators Nadine connected with in real life and the woman who helped her host her very first sober girl meetup. Together, Nadine and Keisha discuss well-known celebrities who have publicly shared their sobriety journeys, including: Samuel L. JacksonJada Pinkett SmithNicki MinajChrissy TeigenNaomi CampbellBella HadidThis episode is about more than celebrities — it’s about how seeing sober people can inspire you, but meeting sober people can change your life. Whether you’re sober-curious, newly sober, or years into your alcohol-free journey, this conversation reminds you that sobriety is not about perfection — it’s about presence, honesty, and community. 🎧 In This Episode, You’ll Hear Why Chrissy Teigen’s relapse story is so relatableThe truth about “mindful drinking” and moderation attemptsHow celebrity sobriety can inspire early recoveryNadine’s origin story of meeting her first sober internet friendThe early days of The Sober Butterfly podcastWhy sober community matters more than sober inspirationA replay of the 2022 “Sober Celebrities” episode with Keisha ScottWatch This Episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsGEzG_vmaM 🔗 Resources & Links Follow Nadine: @the.soberbutterflyListen to more episodes of The Sober Butterfly PodcastShare this episode with someone exploring sobriety💬 Call to Action If this episode resonated with you, send it to a friend who is questioning their relationship with alcohol. Your conversation might be the one that helps them start theirs. Support the show Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services refereed to in this episode.

    57 min

  4. JAN 23

    Running Toward Recovery: Tommie Runz on 9 Years of Sobriety, Endurance, Fatherhood & Community

    Send us a text What do you replace drinking with? For Tommie Runz, the answer was miles, discipline, honesty, and community. In this powerful episode of The Sober Butterfly Podcast, host Nadine Mulvina sits down with Tommie Runz — a sober endurance athlete, father, podcast host, and community builder — to talk about what nine years of sobriety has taught him about living with intention and pushing toward your next level. Tommie shares the pivotal moments that led him to Alcoholics Anonymous, why truth-telling was the real beginning of his recovery, and how long-distance running became a tool for healing, clarity, and purpose. Together, Nadine and Tommie explore the deep parallels between endurance running and long-term sobriety, the role of community in recovery, and how sharing your story can help others feel less alone. This episode is especially meaningful for anyone in early sobriety wondering “what now?” — and for those years into recovery who are still discovering who they’re becoming. You’ll hear about: Tommie’s turning point and early days in AAWhy honesty is foundational in sobrietyThe mental and emotional parallels between running and recoveryHow fatherhood shaped the way he shows up in sobrietyThe importance of community, service, and visibility as a Black sober athleteUsing storytelling and social media to support others on their journeyHow to find your “thing” after quitting alcoholWhether you’re sober, sober-curious, or years into your recovery journey, this conversation will inspire you to build a life you don’t want to escape from. 🎥 This episode is also available to watch on YouTube. https://youtu.be/NRQRIMyHLC0 🔗 Connect with Tommie Runz Instagram: @tommie_runz 🔗 Connect with Nadine & The Sober Butterfly Instagram: @the.soberbutterfly ⭐ If this episode resonated with you: Please share it with a friend, post it to your stories, and leave a rating and review. This is how we grow the sober community together. Support the show Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services refereed to in this episode.

    1h 9m

  5. JAN 16

    The People You Meet Along the Way: How Travel Shapes Identity, Purpose, and Connection with Melissa Rodway

    Send us a text In this episode of The Sober Butterfly Podcast, host Nadine Mulvina sits down with writer and traveler Melissa Rodway, author of The People You Meet: Luxury, Leeches, Love, and Lao Lao with a Host of Interesting Characters in Southeast Asia, for a thoughtful, story-driven conversation about how travel shapes identity, purpose, and connection. This episode goes far beyond bucket lists and destinations. Nadine and Melissa explore the deeper, often unspoken layers of travel—how movement through the world changes us emotionally and spiritually, the people who leave lasting imprints on our lives, and the difference between simply taking a vacation and truly traveling with intention. Melissa opens up about the realities of travel burnout, travel ego, and knowing when it’s time to come home. She shares how her relationship with travel has evolved with age, why purpose matters more than pace, and how adventure doesn’t disappear as we grow—it simply changes form. The conversation also touches on routine versus freedom, rest versus movement, and how travel can act as both a mirror and a teacher. Listeners will also hear about unforgettable people Melissa has met on the road, powerful moments from her global travels, and a memorable trip to Jordan that left a lasting impact. Throughout the episode, travel is framed not as an escape, but as a tool for self-discovery, discernment, and deeper connection. This episode is perfect for anyone who has ever felt changed by a trip, struggled with the tension between adventure and stability, or wondered what they’re really searching for when they book the ticket. ✨ In This Episode, We Discuss: How travel reshapes identity over timeThe people we meet on the road who stay with us long after the trip endsTravel ego, comparison, and letting go of “travel hierarchy”Recognizing travel burnout and knowing when it’s time to come homeThe difference between vacations and meaningful travelHow purpose and priorities shift as we ageWhy adventure still matters—even when life changesThe inspiration behind The People You Meet📖 Melissa’s Book You can find Melissa’s book here:  👉 The People You Meet: Luxury, Leeches, Love, and Lao Lao with a Host of Interesting Characters in Southeast Asia https://www.amazon.com/People-You-Meet-Interesting-Characters-ebook/dp/B0F3V7NPW3 🎧 About The Sober Butterfly Podcast The Sober Butterfly Podcast explores identity, connection, and what it looks like to rebuild a meaningful life after big change. Through honest solo episodes and thoughtful conversations, Nadine Mulvina invites listeners into nuanced discussions about growth, relationships, purpose, and becoming aligned—without needing to burn everything down. Support the show Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services refereed to in this episode.

    53 min

  6. JAN 9

    Why Dry January Isn’t the Same as Sobriety (And Why That Matters)

    Send us a text In this honest and educational solo episode of The Sober Butterfly Podcast, host Nadine Mulvina explores why Dry January isn’t the same as sobriety—and why that distinction matters for anyone questioning their relationship with alcohol. Drawing from personal experience and years of conversations within the sober and sober-curious community, Nadine breaks down the two biggest pitfalls of Dry January: the “f**k it” mindset when the challenge feels too hard, and the false reassurance that completing 30 days automatically means alcohol isn’t an issue. She explains how both can keep people stuck in the same drinking patterns long-term. This episode reframes Dry January as a starting point—not a finish line—and offers practical, compassionate guidance for those attempting Dry January, as well as tools and reminders for people who are already sober and navigating January with clarity and intention. Whether you’re sober, sober-curious, taking a break, or supporting someone who is, this episode invites you to prioritize honesty, self-trust, and sustainable change over perfection or willpower. 🦋 In This Episode, Nadine Discusses: Why Dry January is not the same as long-term sobrietyThe difference between a 30-day alcohol break and an identity shiftHow the “f**k it” mindset can sabotage Dry January attemptsWhy completing Dry January doesn’t automatically mean alcohol isn’t a problemWhite-knuckling Dry January vs. white-knuckling sobrietyHow sobriety removes distortion and builds clarityPractical tips for doing Dry January in a supportive, self-aware wayWhy willpower alone isn’t a planHow to create replacements instead of just restrictionsThe importance of having a post-January planGuidance for sober listeners navigating JanuaryWhy sobriety isn’t a trend—it’s a lifestyle🧠 Key Takeaways: You don’t attract change by forcing it—you create it through honestyDry January can reveal patterns, but reflection is what creates growthSobriety is about alignment, not deprivationWhite-knuckling is a signal—not a failureSupport, systems, and self-trust matter more than perfection💛 Support & Resources If this episode brings up questions or concerns about your relationship with alcohol, you are not alone, and support is available. 🇺🇸 United States SAMHSA National Helpline 📞 1-800-662-HELP (4357) 🌐 https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline Free, confidential support available 24/7 for individuals and families🌍 International Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 🌐 https://www.aa.org Meetings available worldwide (in-person & online)SMART Recovery (science-based, non-12-step) 🌐 https://www.smartrecovery.org Tools and meetings for people seeking a balanced approachWomen for Sobriety 🌐 https://womenforsobriety.org Supportive community specifically for womenSober Curious / Moderation Support 🌐 https://www.alcoholchange.org.uk Evidence-based resources around alcohol awareness and changeSupport the show Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services refereed to in this episode.

    25 min

  7. 12/26/2025

    Collapsing the Timeline: Using Quantum Physics to Manifest Your Dream Life in 2026

    Send us a text In this reflective, end-of-year solo episode of The Sober Butterfly Podcast, host Nadine Mulvina invites listeners into the quiet, liminal space between Christmas and New Year’s to explore quantum physics, manifestation, and intentional identity shifts for 2026. Recorded the day after Christmas, this episode slows things down and reframes manifestation through a grounded, logical lens: connecting quantum physics, nervous system regulation, sobriety, visualization, and embodiment. Nadine explains why manifestation isn’t about asking or wishing, but about becoming the version of yourself who already lives the life you want. Listeners will learn how sobriety sharpens your energetic signal, why most people are “manifesting wrong,” and how to align with the timeline where your dream life already exists. Nadine also shares a 6-step framework for creating a powerful 2026 vision board—one rooted in identity, habits, regulation, and daily embodiment rather than aesthetics or pressure. This episode is perfect for anyone who is sober, sober-curious, or intentionally designing their next chapter with clarity, self-trust, and purpose. 🎧 Best enjoyed slowly—on a walk, while cleaning, or resting your nervous system. 🦋 In This Episode, Nadine Covers: Why the days between Christmas and New Year’s are a powerful quantum windowHow quantum physics explains manifestation and timeline shiftsWhy reality responds to what you embody, not what you wantThe role of the nervous system in shaping your lived experienceHow sobriety removes distortion and accelerates clarityWhy “trying” to manifest creates resistanceHow visualization collapses timelines faster than intentionWhy identity shifts matter more than goalsHow to protect your quantum field and move in silenceA step-by-step framework for creating a 2026 vision board that actually worksHow to design a “random Tuesday” in your dream 2026 lifeWhy manifestation starts today, not January 1st🧠 Key Takeaways: You don’t attract what you want—you attract who you areManifestation is feedback, not magicClarity collapses timelines faster than forceSobriety sharpens your energetic signalIdentity + repetition = inevitabilitySmall shifts, practiced daily, create quantum leaps✨ Listener Reflection Prompt: If your 2026 self were already here, how would she move today?📅 Important Announcement: New episodes of The Sober Butterfly Podcast will return on January 9th, 2026, after Nadine returns from a family cruise—rested, grounded, and ready to step into the next chapter with you. 💛 Gratitude: Thank you for listening this year. Thank you for choosing clarity, self-trust, and an alcohol-free or alcohol-conscious life. This community is built together—one intentional step at a time. Connect with Nadine on Instagram @the.soberbutterfly https://www.instagram.com/the.soberbutterfly/?hl=en Partnership Classpass https://classpass.com/refer/MQ30HIPH11 exclusive free trial (with 20 bonus credits!) Episodes debut every Friday :)  Please follow the show and leave a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rev Support the show Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services refereed to in this episode.

    35 min

  8. 12/19/2025

    My 2025 Sober Wrapped: Travel, Dating & Growth

    Send us a text In this reflective and honest episode of The Sober Butterfly Podcast, host Nadine Mulvina—sober since July 5th, 2021—shares her 2025 Sober Wrapped, inspired by Spotify Wrapped but rooted in real life. Rather than focusing on perfection or aesthetics, Nadine breaks down her year quarter by quarter, rating and reviewing her experiences across travel, dating, goals, and mental health. This episode is a candid look at how sobriety can hold you through both expansion and emotional contraction. Nadine reflects on pivotal moments throughout the year, including speaking at Podfest in Orlando, performing her first stand-up set sober, taking a solo healing trip to Barbados, and experiencing her favorite trip of the year in Iceland during the summer solstice with her mom. She also shares the behind-the-scenes reality of burnout, overworking, and navigating major life transitions. On the dating front, Nadine opens up about long-distance heartbreak, emotional lows, minimal dating, and the clarity that came from stepping back and practicing discernment. She explains why there wasn’t enough dating content for a full Sober Dating Wrapped episode—and what she learned instead about intuition, peace, and self-trust. The episode also highlights career milestones and redirections, including Pilates teacher training, unexpected endings that became blessings, and lessons around time, boundaries, and alignment. Ultimately, Nadine reminds listeners that growth isn’t always glamorous—and that a “good year” doesn’t always feel good while you’re living it. This episode is for anyone navigating sobriety, transitions, heartbreak, burnout, or a season of becoming—and learning to trust themselves through it all. ✨ In This Episode, You’ll Hear: Nadine’s 2025 Sober Wrapped breakdown by quarterHow travel became a stabilizing force during emotional lowsLessons from solo travel, including Barbados and El SalvadorWhy this year didn’t warrant a full Sober Dating Wrapped episodeThe emotional impact of detachment and discernment in datingCareer wins, burnout warning signs, and redirectionsWhy mental health and alignment matter more than momentumHow sobriety supports growth even when life feels messy🎯 Key Takeaways: You can be sober, successful, and still grieving parts of your lifeNot every year is aesthetic—but every year can be meaningfulIntuition is dataPeace is a form of progressGrowth often looks like slowing down and choosing yourself🦋 Connect with Nadine on Instagram @the.soberbutterfly https://www.instagram.com/the.soberbutterfly/?hl=en Partnership Classpass https://classpass.com/refer/MQ30HIPH11 exclusive free trial (with 20 bonus credits!) Episodes debut every Friday :)  Please follow the show and leave a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review!  Follow along for more conversations on sobriety, travel, dating, and personal growth.  If this episode resonated, share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM Nadine your own Sober Wrapped categories. 🎧 New episodes weekly on The Sober Butterfly Podcast Support the show Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services refereed to in this episode.

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The Sober Butterfly – A fun, unfiltered podcast for sober & sober-curious women! 🦋✨ Hosted by Nadine Mulvina, NYC-based content creator and sober travel expert, this podcast explores sober dating, alcohol-free living, harm reduction, addiction recovery, and mental health—with humor and honesty. Expect real talk on:✔️ Navigating sober dating & relationships✔️ Thriving socially without alcohol✔️ Sober travel & alcohol-free experiences✔️ Harm reduction & recovery stories✔️ Non-alcoholic drinks & sober events Whether you're sober, sober-curious, or rethinking alcohol, The Sober Butterfly is here to inspire you. Subscribe now and join the sober revolution!

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  • Creator
    Nadine Mulvina
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    128
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Sober Butterfly Podcast
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    The Sober Butterfly Podcast

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