Sober Travel

Kat Lyons

Welcome to the Sober Travel Podcast, your ultimate destination for alcohol-free travel and sobriety exploration! Whether you're sober curious, supporting a sober loved one, or have long-term sobriety, this podcast is for you. I'm Kat Lyons, your dedicated travel expert with over 16 years of alcohol-free adventures, here to guide you through a world of inspiring, sober travel. Why Tune In to Sober Travel? Dive into a podcast that uniquely blends the excitement of travel with the empowerment of sobriety. "Sober Travel" is the first of its kind, bringing together the thrill of exploration and the clarity of an alcohol-free lifestyle. Join me as we explore the transformative power of sober travel, offering you a wealth of resources, support, and inspiration. What You'll Discover:  Alcohol-Free Destinations: From serene beach retreats and bustling urban escapes to hidden gems around the globe, discover the best places to travel without the booze. Learn from world-famous travel authors, popular travel podcasters, savvy travel agents, and even professional athletes about sober-friendly hotspots and off-the-beaten-path treasures. Travel Tips & Strategies: Get insider tips on planning your sober adventures. From creating effective packing lists to navigating social situations, we'll ensure your travels are stress-free and unforgettable. Sobriety Stories: Hear compelling stories from sobriety experts, award-winning journalists, bestselling authors, 12 step recovery addiction counselors, and more. These remarkable individuals share their personal journeys, providing motivation and empowerment to live and travel alcohol-free. Community & Inspiration: Connect with a supportive community of like-minded travelers. Share experiences, find encouragement, and redefine what it means to explore the world sober. Take us with you on your next flight simply by popping this sober podcast into your headphones and bam, you have a community anywhere you go! Exclusive Southern California Content: Based in sunny San Diego, I'll also take you on alcohol-free vacations across Southern California. Discover the joys of sober Disneyland trips, alcohol-free road trips, sober cruises, and more. Whether you're traveling locally or globally, "Sober Travel" is your comprehensive guide to enjoying life without alcohol. Who Should Tune In? Sober Serious and Sober Curious Individuals: Explore the possibilities of alcohol-free travel.Supporters of sober travelers: Gain insights to better support your loved ones.Travel enthusiasts: Experience destinations in a transformative, mindful way.Our Goals: Create Community: Build a vibrant, supportive network of sober travelers.Inspire & Encourage: Share stories and tips that motivate and uplift.Promote Sober Trips & Retreats: Join our exclusive sober travel experiences and retreats designed to rejuvenate your spirit and ignite your passion for life. Visit www.katlyonsofficial.com for all our upcoming opportunities traveling beyond the bar. Ready to embark on a journey that transforms not just your travels, but your entire life? Subscribe to the Sober Travel Podcast now and join us as we explore the world, one sober adventure at a time. Tune In, Get Inspired, and Travel Sober – Because Life's Greatest Adventures Are Best Experienced with a Clear Mind and Big Dreams. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform and become part of the "Sober Travel" community!See everything I am doing at www.katlyonsofficial.com

Episodes

  1. 05/09/2025

    Sober Travel Support with Travel Coach Network CEO Sahara Rose De Vore

    Send us a text On this episode, we discuss travel coaching and sobriety support on the go with  Sahara Rose De Vore, the Founder and CEO of The Travel Coach Network, a global community of travel coaches. Sahara went from broke college student to traveling to 84 countries solo to trailblazing a new path in the travel industry. She believes that the travel planning process is more than just a transaction. This led her to creating the world's first and only ICF accredited certification program for travel coaches. Sahara is a published author, global speaker, TEDx speaker, and has been in over 200 media outlets for her travel and business expertise including Travel Weekly, Conde Nast Traveler, TripAdvisor, CNBC, CNN Travel, and twice in Forbes. Sahara is on the Advisory Board for The Hotel Guide, was named one of 2023’s Most Influential Women in Travel by TravelPulse, and also appeared on Season 8 of Project Pitch It. Sahara's Links are below: Sahara's Website: https://thetravelcoachnetwork.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sahararosethetravelcoach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelcoachnetwork/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahara-rose-de-vore-4b8bb394/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaharaRoseTheTravelCoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theTravelCoachNetwork/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thetravelcoachnetwork Podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetravelcoachnetwork Free Beginner's Guide to Travel Coaching: https://thetravelcoachnetwork.mykajabi.com/main-email-series-and-workbook The Travel Coach Certification Program:  https://thetravelcoachnetwork.mykajabi.com/the-travel-coach-program If you like this podcast, please subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcast. If you would like to live and travel alcohol-free, head over to Kat Lyons Official so Kat and her team can help you with the perfect sober vacation for you and your family. Here you can also learn more about alcohol-free group trips and alcohol-free meetups!  Contact and Follow Kat at Sober Travel: Email: sobertravelkat@gmail.com Instagram and TikTok: @sobertravel_ (Remember the underscore at the end) Website: www.katlyonsofficial.com   Support the show

    29 min
  2. 06/19/2024

    Sober in the UK with Matt Pink: Dry App Creator and No Booze Cruise Leader

    Send us a text In this episode of the Sober Travel Podcast, we will travel over to the UK to meet with  Matt Pink, the innovative founder of the Dry app, which is revolutionizing the sober community worldwide. He is also known as The Better Life Guy and host of the No Booze Cruise in London. In this lively conversation, Matt shares his journey to sobriety, discusses the challenges of traveling without alcohol, and provides invaluable tips for making the most of your trips with a clear mind. Discover how the Dry app is fostering a vibrant, supportive community and learn about exciting events like the No Booze Cruise and the upcoming sober festival. If you're ready to redefine your vacations and create unforgettable, alcohol-free memories, this episode is for you. Tune in and get inspired to travel beyond the bar! Check out all Matt Pink is doing at https://www.betterlifeguy.com/ If you like this podcast, please subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcast. If you would like to live and travel alcohol-free, head over to Kat Lyons Official so Kat and her team can help you with the perfect sober vacation for you and your family. Here you can also learn more about alcohol-free group trips and alcohol-free meetups!  Contact and Follow Kat at Sober Travel: Email: sobertravelkat@gmail.com Instagram and TikTok: @sobertravel_ (Remember the underscore at the end) Website: www.katlyonsofficial.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sobertraveling/ Support the show

    37 min
  3. 06/03/2024

    Travel With Sober Curators: Alysse Bryson, Founder of the Sober Curator and Pop Buchanan, Founder of Sober is Dope

    Send us a text Dive into an empowering and fun journey with guests from The Sober Curator team where we unfold the wonderful world of sober travel. Join your host, Kat, alongside guests Alysse Bryson, founder of The Sober Curator, and Pop Buchanan, founder of Sober is Dope and Sober Curator contributor, as they share insider tips, personal stories, and many years of sober wisdom for navigating travels and life with clarity, purpose, and humor. These two truly know what it means to have fun in sobriety because we are sober, not boring! Discover how sobriety can amplify the excitement of adventures, learn practical strategies for maintaining sober living on the road, and hear heartening tales of connection, recovery, mental health support, and personal growth. Whether you're sober curious, newly sober, in a 12 step recovery program, or are supporting a sober person and looking to enrich your travels with more meaningful experiences, this episode serves as your passport to discovering the joy of alcohol-free adventures as part of our growing sober community. Here is a link to the Travel Section on The Sober Curator: What a Trip! Sober Travel & Sober Travel Tips (thesobercurator.com) Check out Pop's Podcast and Website: Sober is Dope If you like this podcast, please subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcast. If you would like to live and travel alcohol-free, head over to Kat Lyons Official so Kat and her team can help you with the perfect sober vacation for you and your family. Here you can also learn more about alcohol-free group trips and alcohol-free meetups!  Contact and Follow Kat at Sober Travel: Email: sobertravelkat@gmail.com Instagram and TikTok: @sobertravel_ (Remember the underscore at the end) Website: www.katlyonsofficial.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sobertraveling/ Support the show

    52 min
  4. 06/03/2024

    The Sober Travel Movement with Joni Sweet: Writer for National Geographic, Frommer's Travel Guides, Travel Weekly, Trip Savvy, Time Magazine, and More

    Send us a text In this episode of 'Sober Travel', Kat discusses the growing sober travel movement with guest Joni Sweet, a celebrated travel, health, and wellness writer for National Geographic, Frommers Guides, Time Magazine, Travel Weekly, Trip Savvy, Forbes, and more! They delve into how the sober curious and sobriety movements are influencing travel and hospitality, revealing a significant shift in public opinion regarding alcohol consumption. Joni shares insights from her article for Frommer's on sober travel, discussing her research process, the positive reception to the piece, and the array of alcohol-free options being offered by airlines, hotels, and destinations. Joni and Kat discuss how wellness and travel intersect, offering personal advice on how to make travel a fulfilling part of one's sobriety and wellness journey. If you like this podcast, please subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcast. If you would like to live and travel alcohol-free, head over to Kat Lyons Official so Kat and her team can help you with the perfect sober vacation for you and your family. Here you can also learn more about alcohol-free group trips and alcohol-free meetups! Please consider supporting Joni's 79-mile bike ride on August 4th as part of the 2024 Pan-Mass Challenge. Her goal is to raise $6,000 for breast cancer research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Contact and Follow Kat at Sober Travel: Email: sobertravelkat@gmail.com Instagram and TikTok: @sobertravel_ (Remember the underscore at the end) Website: www.katlyonsofficial.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sobertraveling/ Support the show

    38 min
  5. 06/03/2024

    A Sober Mom's Journey with Kimberly Kearns: "The Weekend Sober" Podcast Host and Successful Author

    Send us a text Explore the world of alcohol-free travel with host Kat Lyons in the Sober Travel podcast.  In this enlightening episode, guest Kimberly Kearns featured on The Today Show, in The Boston Globe, and many more news platforms and podcasts, is a four-year sober mom, wife, author, and 'Weekend Sober' podcast host, shares her experiences and tips for navigating the world alcohol-free. Discover how to tackle travel anxiety without alcohol, make lasting memories with your family, and the importance of self-care strategies. Kim dives deep into her personal sober journey, highlighting the transition from drinking during the pandemic to founding 'Sober in the Suburbs', a support group in Boston aimed at fostering community and sobriety in everyday life. Gain insights into how sobriety transforms parenting, the way we form relationships and the pursuit of hobbies and passions like traveling to Walt Disney World without the influence of alcohol. Additionally, Kim Kearns talks about her very successful book, 'On the Edge of Shattered.' Tune in to 'Sober Traveling' for an inspiring discussion on living alcohol-free, sober parenting tips, overcoming mommy wine culture, and the joy of sober adventures worldwide at places like Walt Disney World! See everything awesome Kim is doing at: kimberlykearns.com and soberinthesuburbs.com Her Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/kimkearns?r=cafum&utm_medium=ios If you like this podcast, please subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcast. If you would like to live and travel alcohol-free, head over to Kat Lyons Official so Kat and her team can help you with the perfect sober vacation for you and your family. Here you can also learn more about alcohol-free group trips and alcohol-free meetups!  Contact and Follow Kat at Sober Travel: Email: sobertravelkat@gmail.com Instagram and TikTok: @sobertravel_ (Remember the underscore at the end) Website: www.katlyonsofficial.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sobertraveling/ Support the show

    40 min

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
2 Ratings

About

Welcome to the Sober Travel Podcast, your ultimate destination for alcohol-free travel and sobriety exploration! Whether you're sober curious, supporting a sober loved one, or have long-term sobriety, this podcast is for you. I'm Kat Lyons, your dedicated travel expert with over 16 years of alcohol-free adventures, here to guide you through a world of inspiring, sober travel. Why Tune In to Sober Travel? Dive into a podcast that uniquely blends the excitement of travel with the empowerment of sobriety. "Sober Travel" is the first of its kind, bringing together the thrill of exploration and the clarity of an alcohol-free lifestyle. Join me as we explore the transformative power of sober travel, offering you a wealth of resources, support, and inspiration. What You'll Discover:  Alcohol-Free Destinations: From serene beach retreats and bustling urban escapes to hidden gems around the globe, discover the best places to travel without the booze. Learn from world-famous travel authors, popular travel podcasters, savvy travel agents, and even professional athletes about sober-friendly hotspots and off-the-beaten-path treasures. Travel Tips & Strategies: Get insider tips on planning your sober adventures. From creating effective packing lists to navigating social situations, we'll ensure your travels are stress-free and unforgettable. Sobriety Stories: Hear compelling stories from sobriety experts, award-winning journalists, bestselling authors, 12 step recovery addiction counselors, and more. These remarkable individuals share their personal journeys, providing motivation and empowerment to live and travel alcohol-free. Community & Inspiration: Connect with a supportive community of like-minded travelers. Share experiences, find encouragement, and redefine what it means to explore the world sober. Take us with you on your next flight simply by popping this sober podcast into your headphones and bam, you have a community anywhere you go! Exclusive Southern California Content: Based in sunny San Diego, I'll also take you on alcohol-free vacations across Southern California. Discover the joys of sober Disneyland trips, alcohol-free road trips, sober cruises, and more. Whether you're traveling locally or globally, "Sober Travel" is your comprehensive guide to enjoying life without alcohol. Who Should Tune In? Sober Serious and Sober Curious Individuals: Explore the possibilities of alcohol-free travel.Supporters of sober travelers: Gain insights to better support your loved ones.Travel enthusiasts: Experience destinations in a transformative, mindful way.Our Goals: Create Community: Build a vibrant, supportive network of sober travelers.Inspire & Encourage: Share stories and tips that motivate and uplift.Promote Sober Trips & Retreats: Join our exclusive sober travel experiences and retreats designed to rejuvenate your spirit and ignite your passion for life. Visit www.katlyonsofficial.com for all our upcoming opportunities traveling beyond the bar. Ready to embark on a journey that transforms not just your travels, but your entire life? Subscribe to the Sober Travel Podcast now and join us as we explore the world, one sober adventure at a time. Tune In, Get Inspired, and Travel Sober – Because Life's Greatest Adventures Are Best Experienced with a Clear Mind and Big Dreams. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform and become part of the "Sober Travel" community!See everything I am doing at www.katlyonsofficial.com