The Dry Life - Alcohol-Free Lifestyle , Marriage Growth In Sobriety

Megan and Nate

Living alcohol free - our vulnerable and honest journey to recovery and beyond.  Living intentionally and being poised to receive all of life's beautiful abundance.

  1. MAY 4

    Dig In: Getting Outside, Growing Things & the Mental Health Magic of Getting Your Hands Dirty

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Dry Life- Alcohol -Free Lifestyle, Marriage Growth In Sobriety, the podcast where one real couple gets honest about sobriety, personal growth, and everything in between. Join us — a husband and wife duo — as we share our sobriety journey, including the raw ups and downs, the unexpected benefits of alcohol-free living, and the lifelong learning that has transformed our lives and our marriage. Whether you’re sober curious, newly sober, or years into your recovery journey, this podcast is your reminder that life after alcohol can be full, rich, and deeply rewarding. Each week we dive into real conversations about sober living, self-development, mindset shifts, and the daily commitment it takes to keep growing. If you’re looking for a sobriety podcast that goes beyond just quitting drinking and explores what it truly means to thrive, you’re in the right place. Happy May, friends! This week Nate and Megan are keeping it real and lighthearted with a conversation about one of Nate’s favorite spring rituals — getting outside and digging in the dirt. Nate spent the weekend weeding, mulching, and planting marigolds, and apparently loved every second of it. Megan? Not so much of a gardener, but she’s a great sport about it. They swap childhood stories — Megan’s backyard forest with a three-tiered sandbox where turtles laid eggs, Nate’s grandfather who spent his entire retirement doing free landscaping for widows in his neighborhood — and get into the surprising ways that being outside and working with the earth just makes you feel better. There’s some real talk about earthing/grounding, the workout you don’t realize you’re getting, and why Nate is now in a friendly rivalry with the neighborhood lawn champion. They also revisit their absolutely disastrous vegetable garden attempt from last year (one tomato, one pepper, one borrowed cucumber — okay, it was a celery), dream about a future organic garden out west, debate lavender seeds, and wonder aloud what on earth kohlrabi actually is. It’s a fun, unscripted one — the kind of episode that feels like sitting on a porch with your friends on a warm May afternoon. In this episode: •Why getting your hands in the dirt might actually be good for your nervous system •The surprising physical workout of yard work •Nate’s grandfather and his legacy of free neighborhood landscaping •Grandma Luella, a farm in Hayfield, and Megan’s one-year Colorado garden glory •The Great Tomato Disaster of last year •Homemade weed killer (vinegar + salt + water) and keeping it pet-safe for Spike •Kohlrabi: what even is it? •Dreams of a future out west with a little organic garden Connect with us: Have gardening tips for Nate? Growing advice, dandelion solutions, or just want to tell us what kohlrabi tastes like? Send us a message — we’d love to hear from you! dry life podcast, alcohol free lifestyle, sober living, getting outside, nature and mental health, gardening therapy, yard work benefits, earthing grounding, outdoor wellness, spring gardening, Minnesota spring, nervous system regulation, mental health outdoors, nature therapy, sober fun, sobriety lifestyle, family stories, gardening beginners, homemade weed killer, kohlrabi, marigolds, organic gardening, outdoor workout, husband wife podcast​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Support the show

    17 min
  2. APR 26

    Leaning Into Faith: Our Honest Conversation About God, the Universe & the Divine

    Send us Fan Mail This one’s a little different. Megan and Nate sit down for an honest, unscripted conversation about faith — God, the universe, the divine, whatever word feels right to you. Megan shares what it’s been like to finally learn how to bring God into her daily life, not just show up on Sundays. From the New Living Translation Bible to a morning prayer app to a faith-based wellness program called Kingdom Fit Moms — she’s leaning in, and she’s learning as she goes. Nate opens up about the moment faith finally clicked for him, what his gratitude practice looks like, and why serving as a volunteer firefighter has always been an act of faith — whether he named it that or not. They talk about surrendering control, reaching out to God before the crisis hits, the intersection of science and energy and spirit, and why it’s never too late to start. Welcome to The Dry Life- Alcohol -Free Lifestyle, Marriage Growth In Sobriety, the podcast where one real couple gets honest about sobriety, personal growth, and everything in between. Join us — a husband and wife duo — as we share our sobriety journey, including the raw ups and downs, the unexpected benefits of alcohol-free living, and the lifelong learning that has transformed our lives and our marriage. Whether you’re sober curious, newly sober, or years into your recovery journey, this podcast is your reminder that life after alcohol can be full, rich, and deeply rewarding. Each week we dive into real conversations about sober living, self-development, mindset shifts, and the daily commitment it takes to keep growing. If you’re looking for a sobriety podcast that goes beyond just quitting drinking and explores what it truly means to thrive, you’re in the right place. faith journey, spirituality and sobriety, bringing God into your life, Christian women podcast, how to pray, New Living Translation Bible, NLT app, Kingdom Fit Moms, God-led life, surrendering to God, higher power sobriety, volunteer firefighter faith, leaning into faith, baby Christian, universe and energy, divine timing, gratitude practice, faith and science, C.S. Lewis faith, sober and spiritual, Dry Life podcast, midwest faith, Lutheran podcast, morning prayer routine, spiritual growth for women Support the show

    29 min
  3. APR 12

    Mom, Dad… Did You Know? Three Generations of Drinking & My Dry Life

    Send us Fan Mail This week Megan is in Arizona visiting her parents — and she convinced them to sit down for one of the most honest conversations yet. What started as a casual interview turned into a three-generation look at alcohol, family patterns, and what sobriety actually looks like from the outside. Her mom opens up about growing up with an alcoholic father who stayed sober for six years — until one suggestion of peppermint schnapps changed everything. Her dad shares what it was like losing his father at age three, growing up in a house where wine with the mailman was just… normal. And both of them admit they had no idea how much Megan was really drinking until they listened to the podcast. There’s a lot of love in this episode, some real honesty about drunk driving (a different era), mommy wine culture, and what it means to watch your daughter become — as her mom puts it — “very powerful over her life.” Her dad didn’t really want to be on the podcast. He showed up anyway. That says everything. Welcome to The Dry Life- Alcohol -Free Lifestyle, Marriage Growth In Sobriety, the podcast where one real couple gets honest about sobriety, personal growth, and everything in between. Join us — a husband and wife duo — as we share our sobriety journey, including the raw ups and downs, the unexpected benefits of alcohol-free living, and the lifelong learning that has transformed our lives and our marriage. Whether you’re sober curious, newly sober, or years into your recovery journey, this podcast is your reminder that life after alcohol can be full, rich, and deeply rewarding. Each week we dive into real conversations about sober living, self-development, mindset shifts, and the daily commitment it takes to keep growing. If you’re looking for a sobriety podcast that goes beyond just quitting drinking and explores what it truly means to thrive, you’re in the right place. Support the show

    23 min
  4. APR 5

    Pets, Mental Health & the Science of the Snuggle: Why Your Animals Are Saving You

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Dry Life- Alcohol -Free Lifestyle, Marriage Growth In Sobriety, the podcast where one real couple gets honest about sobriety, personal growth, and everything in between. Join us — a husband and wife duo — as we share our sobriety journey, including the raw ups and downs, the unexpected benefits of alcohol-free living, and the lifelong learning that has transformed our lives and our marriage. Whether you’re sober curious, newly sober, or years into your recovery journey, this podcast is your reminder that life after alcohol can be full, rich, and deeply rewarding. Each week we dive into real conversations about sober living, self-development, mindset shifts, and the daily commitment it takes to keep growing. If you’re looking for a sobriety podcast that goes beyond just quitting drinking and explores what it truly means to thrive, you’re in the right place. Happy Easter from The Dry Life! In this feel-good episode, Megan and Nate celebrate the holiday with a topic close to their hearts — and their laps: the real mental and physical health benefits of having pets. Fresh off a trip to the dog park with their rescue pup Spike, they share the science behind why animals reduce stress and anxiety, and get personal about how their pets — Spike the barnacle dog, two cats, and a visiting third — have shaped their family’s wellbeing. They reflect on Rocco, their beloved dog who recently passed, and how having Spike helped their daughter London (and the whole family) navigate that grief. Nate opens up about a time earlier in his life when his Labrador Abby quite literally got him out of bed every morning during a dark season — and how that gift of routine and responsibility was everything. They also talk about: ∙Why pets force you into exercise (hello, dog park laps) ∙How animals can support kids, elderly folks, and everyone in between ∙The case for rescuing over buying ∙Tips for “test driving” pet ownership before committing ∙Why having pets might even help you stay sober Whether you’re a lifelong animal lover or pet-curious, this one will leave you wanting to go hug your dog. Or cat. Or bunny. Tell us about your pet! Hit the fan mail button or send us a note — we’d love to hear. Support the show

    20 min
  5. MAR 29

    The Mind Is a Liar: How to Question Your Thoughts Before They Take Root

    Send us Fan Mail What if most of your thoughts aren’t actually true? In this cozy Sunday morning conversation, Megan and Nate settle in with their coffee to unpack one of the most powerful ideas they’ve encountered lately: your thoughts are seeds — and you get to choose whether you’re planting flowers or weeds. Inspired by a Kabbalah-based podcast and the science of the mind, they explore why we think 60,000–80,000 thoughts a day (and most of them are recycled and flat-out false), how to pause a negative thought before it becomes a belief, and what equanimity — one of Megan’s new favorite words — actually means for everyday life. They also get real and a little unfiltered: Nate admits he’s been avoiding his firefighter homework all week, Megan nearly gets hit by two cars on a Friday night walk, and both of them practice live thought processing in real time. (It goes about as well as you’d expect.) Whether you’re sober-curious, faith-rooted, or just trying to stop spiraling over the driver who cut you off — this episode is a gentle reminder that you are not your thoughts, joy is your birthright, and suffering is optional. Topics covered: Thought awareness, Kabbalah philosophy, nervous system regulation, sober living, equanimity, faith and joy, procrastination, mindfulness Welcome to The Dry Life- Alcohol -Free Lifestyle, Marriage Growth In Sobriety, the podcast where one real couple gets honest about sobriety, personal growth, and everything in between. Join us — a husband and wife duo — as we share our sobriety journey, including the raw ups and downs, the unexpected benefits of alcohol-free living, and the lifelong learning that has transformed our lives and our marriage. Whether you’re sober curious, newly sober, or years into your recovery journey, this podcast is your reminder that life after alcohol can be full, rich, and deeply rewarding. Each week we dive into real conversations about sober living, self-development, mindset shifts, and the daily commitment it takes to keep growing. If you’re looking for a sobriety podcast that goes beyond just quitting drinking and explores what it truly means to thrive, you’re in the right place. Support the show

    30 min
  6. MAR 22

    Spring Cleaning for Your Mind: How Decluttering and Getting Outside Can Support Sobriety

    Send us Fan Mail Megan and Nate are back from a refreshing walk at the dog park to talk about the mental health benefits of embracing spring—and how small changes like getting outside and decluttering your space can actually help reduce the urge to drink. In this episode, the Minnesota-based couple discusses: Why getting outdoors matters — especially after long, dark winters when couch drinking feels temptingThe connection between clutter and mental health — how a messy space can spike stress and why "everything needs a place"Practical decluttering tips — from junk drawer organizers to planning a dumpster dayOffice organization struggles — Nate gets lovingly called out, and they invite listeners to share their favorite systemsMaintaining order vs. marathon cleaning sessions — why regular upkeep beats occasional overhaulsWhether you're trying to cut back on alcohol, improve your mental clarity, or just get your home ready for warmer months, this casual, candid conversation offers relatable encouragement (and some good-natured marriage banter along the way). Send us your favorite organizing systems! Reach out through your podcast app ! Welcome to The Dry Life- Alcohol -Free Lifestyle, Marriage Growth In Sobriety, the podcast where one real couple gets honest about sobriety, personal growth, and everything in between. Join us — a husband and wife duo — as we share our sobriety journey, including the raw ups and downs, the unexpected benefits of alcohol-free living, and the lifelong learning that has transformed our lives and our marriage. Whether you’re sober curious, newly sober, or years into your recovery journey, this podcast is your reminder that life after alcohol can be full, rich, and deeply rewarding. Each week we dive into real conversations about sober living, self-development, mindset shifts, and the daily commitment it takes to keep growing. If you’re looking for a sobriety podcast that goes beyond just quitting drinking and explores what it truly means to thrive, you’re in the right place. Support the show

    19 min
5
out of 5
9 Ratings

About

Living alcohol free - our vulnerable and honest journey to recovery and beyond.  Living intentionally and being poised to receive all of life's beautiful abundance.

You Might Also Like