Happy AF!

Linehan Entertainment
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Happy AF: Joyfully Living Alcohol-Free is a bold, funny, and deeply personal podcast from Irish performer Maxine Linehan and French-Canadian businesswoman Isabelle Laurier. Together, they explore the hilarious, and hard-won freedom of a chosen life without alcohol having grown up in cultures where drinking is a national sport!

Episodes

  1. JAN 29

    You Asked, We Answered! | EP7

    In this episode, we’re answering the questions you’ve been asking us most about our alcohol-free lives — honestly, openly, and without pretending we have it all figured out.   We talk about why we chose to stop drinking, the hardest moments in the early days, and how our relationships and friendships shifted along the way — who surprised us, who stayed, and what we had to let go of. We also dive into what socializing looks like now, how we navigate dinners, parties, and how living alcohol-free has impacted our closest relationships in ways we didn’t fully expect.   As always, the conversation is real, personal, funny, and rooted in connection.    If you’re sober curious, newly alcohol-free, or simply wondering what life can look like on the other side, this episode is for you. https://happyafpodcast.com/ Send us a text - We'd love to hear what you thought of our show! Please remember to subscribe to the podcast and to visit our website at: www.happyafpodcast.com

    1h 16m

  2. JAN 15

    Resolutions vs. Reality! (EP6)

    In this episode, Maxine and Isabelle chat about their New Year’s resolutions (or lack of), why we so often fail, and how alcohol quietly undermines all of our best intentions. Reflecting on more than a year alcohol-free, they share how their energy, clarity, confidence, and emotional steadiness have truly changed and why they no longer believe in rigid resolutions. They look back with hilarity on a few other bad habits, from smoking, dumpster diving, and binge eating peanut M&M’s! You don’t want to miss this one. As usual, laugh-out-loud funny! Send us a text - We'd love to hear what you thought of our show! Please remember to subscribe to the podcast and to visit our website at: www.happyafpodcast.com

    1h 6m

  3. JAN 4

    Thirsty for Change!

    Maxine and Isabelle reflect on celebrating New Year’s Eve alcohol-free and what it truly feels like to wake up clear on New Year’s Day and EVERY DAY! Isabelle has a little Grinch in her, and Maxine shares the New Year’s Day moment last year—watching the sunrise on a Miami beach—that quietly changed everything. Another laugh out loud episiode, these women are living proof that you can sparkle and be the life of the party without a drop of booze! ------------------------ Please visit our website:  www.happyaf.buzzsprout.com Send us a text - We'd love to hear what you thought of our show! Please remember to subscribe to the podcast and to visit our website at: www.happyafpodcast.com

    59 min

  4. 12/18/2025

    Tinsel Tantrums & Truths!

    A sparkling, raw, and laugh-out-loud journey through the glorious highs and messy lows of Christmas — from colossal family feuds to the shockingly peaceful joy of your first truly Alcohol Free holiday. Along the way, we unwrap everything, you HAVE to listen to this one. Because honestly — who else can seamlessly cover cozy loungewear, country divas, French stews, family explosions, mother-in-laws, disordered eating, and dessert all in one episode… and still make you feel hopeful, connected, and seen?   This one’s festive, fearless, and hilarious! ______________ https://happyafpodcast.com/ Send us a text - We'd love to hear what you thought of our show! Please remember to subscribe to the podcast and to visit our website at: www.happyafpodcast.com

    1h 1m

  5. 12/04/2025

    THE ONLY THING LIT IT THE TREE!

    HAPPY AF | Episode 3 | THE ONLY THING LIT IT THE TREE! Maxine and Isabelle unwrap the truth about holiday parties, the sparkle, the pressure, and how we get from “just one” to “ah! Fuck it!” This week, they’re tackling how to stay festive and fun, when everyone else is reaching for a refill. There’s little detour into sex… but in code, because some things require discretion, and Maxine IS IRISH!   Plus introducing a new segment Liquid Joy as they share their favorite drink recommendations from Prima Pavé perfection to Peak Cocktails’ mixology magic. They are here to talk about how celebration feels different (and SO MUCH better) when the only thing lit is the tree. _________________ Send us a text - We'd love to hear what you thought of our show! Please remember to subscribe to the podcast and to visit our website at: www.happyafpodcast.com

    51 min

  6. 11/20/2025

    Family Time oh! F***!

    Happy AF - Episode 2: Family Time… Oh F***! Heading into the holidays…BREATHE! In this hilarious and honest episode, Maxine and Isabelle dive into the beautiful chaos of Thanksgiving, family dynamics, funerals, bachelorette parties, and all the emotional landmines that used to send them straight to a drink. From mispronounced words to side-splittingly funny cultural misunderstandings, this episode is full of laughs, but also a real reminder for anyone trying to stay grounded (and alcohol-free) during the season of “togetherness” that if you drink to solve a problem, you end up with two problems! This one’s for anyone who’s ever walked into a family gathering thinking… oh f**.* 🌐 Connect with us: Website → https://happyafpodcast.com Tastings: Peak Cocktails https://peakcocktails.com Co-Hosts: Maxine Linehan and Isabelle Laureier Produced by Linehan Entertianment Supervising producer Priscilla Priebe Video editor Michael O’Neal Audio producer Andrew Koss Original Music: Andrew Koss and Maxine Linehan Send us a text - We'd love to hear what you thought of our show! Please remember to subscribe to the podcast and to visit our website at: www.happyafpodcast.com

    49 min
  7. Two Women. One Choice. Alcohol Free and Happy As F***!

    11/06/2025

    Two Women. One Choice. Alcohol Free and Happy As F***!

    Funny. Free. Happy as F***!  In this debut episode of Happy AF, hosts Maxine Linehan and Isabelle Laurier share how one crazy challenge and one very real conversation sparked a zero-proof journey neither of them ever expected. From quitting alcohol to finding freedom, laughter, and clarity, they flip the script on what it means to live alcohol-free. Sober and Somber? No Way! Happy AF is honest, hilarious, and unapologetic. This is the story of how it all started and how  they discovered living alcohol free is far from what society tells us: it’s not dull or restrictive, and they’re not “sober.” They are empowered, free, and funny as f***! Send us a text - We'd love to hear what you thought of our show! Please remember to subscribe to the podcast and to visit our website at: www.happyafpodcast.com

    56 min
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About

Happy AF: Joyfully Living Alcohol-Free is a bold, funny, and deeply personal podcast from Irish performer Maxine Linehan and French-Canadian businesswoman Isabelle Laurier. Together, they explore the hilarious, and hard-won freedom of a chosen life without alcohol having grown up in cultures where drinking is a national sport!

Information

  • Creator
    Linehan Entertainment
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Happy AF!
  • Show Website
    Happy AF!