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

    Waking up with hangxiety? Try this relapse recovery reset to rebuild self trust and stay sober without the shame loop (even after a rough night or the weekend)

    Text Me! Waking up after drinking with anxiety, regret, and that heavy “why did I do that?” feeling is something so many women experience when they’re trying to quit drinking. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I walk you through a relapse recovery reset, a practical, no-shame approach to help you move forward, rebuild self-trust, and stay sober without falling into the “start over” cycle. If you’re navigating quitting drinking and dealing with alcohol cravings after a slip, this episode will help you reset your mindset and your plan. In This Episode, You’ll Learn • what hangxiety really is and why it feels so intense  • why a relapse doesn’t mean you failed at quitting drinking  • the subconscious reason slips happen (and what they reveal)  • 3 powerful questions to ask after drinking to break the cycle  • how to identify your real triggers and drinking patterns  • how alcohol cravings are often tied to emotional states  • what your slip was actually trying to protect you from  • how to rebuild self-trust without starting over Instead of restarting, this episode shows you how to: • reinforce the exact moment your plan broke down  • adjust your environment and routine  • prepare for future triggers  • rebuild self-trust through small, consistent actions Each time you respond differently after a slip, you strengthen your ability to stay sober long-term. Ready for Support? Here Are 3 Ways to Work With Me: • Stop Starting Over Program • Sobriety Circle • 1:1 Sober Coaching  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

    22 min

  2. MAR 27

    Stuck in the Moderation Cycle? How to Quit Drinking Without Starting Over Again

    Text Me! If you feel like you’re constantly starting over with drinking, making rules, breaking them, and promising yourself “this time will be different,” you’re not alone.  In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I break down the moderation cycle and why trying to “drink less” often keeps you stuck longer than you need to be.  This episode offers a practical, no-shame approach to quitting alcohol without the constant reset, guilt, or all-or-nothing thinking.   In This Episode, You’ll Learn  • the subconscious reason moderation keeps you stuck  • signs you’re bargaining with alcohol (rules, exceptions, “starting Monday”)  • why trying to control drinking can feel more exhausting than quitting  • why bargaining feels safer than stepping away completely  • how the “start over” mindset reinforces shame and inconsistency  • a simple 3-step plan to quit drinking without starting over again  • how to reduce cravings by changing your environment and routine  • how to prepare for triggers and “danger moments” ahead of time  Sobriety becomes easier when you remove the constant decision-making and create a system that supports you. Ready for Support? Here Are 3 Ways to Work With Me: • Stop Starting Over Program • Sobriety Circle • 1:1 Sober Coaching  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

    24 min

  3. MAR 20

    Burnout and Sobriety: 5 Simple Self-Care Habits to Prevent Relapse and Feel Better Daily

    Text Me! Burnout has a sneaky way of making sobriety feel harder than it needs to be. When your nervous system is overwhelmed, everything feels heavier, cravings get louder, patience gets shorter, and your ability to cope without alcohol feels shaky. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I get practical about self-care — not as a luxury, but as a daily recovery tool that keeps your sobriety steady and your relapse prevention plan strong. If you’ve been feeling off, tired, or stretched thin, this episode will help you reset without overwhelming yourself. This episode is a RE-RELEASE. In This Episode, You’ll Learn • why burnout makes sobriety feel harder than it actually is  • how self-care supports relapse prevention and emotional stability  • five simple self-care pillars you can build using baby steps  • how habit stacking makes self-care realistic and sustainable  • Why sleep is one of the most important tools for mental health and sobriety  • how to regulate anxiety through better rest and routine  • how to create decompression time without guilt  • how to set boundaries that protect your sobriety A Reminder for Your Sobriety Journey Self-care isn’t extra. It’s what makes sobriety sustainable. When you take care of yourself first, everything else tends to run better — your mood, your relationships, your patience, and your ability to stay alcohol-free. 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

    15 min

  4. MAR 13

    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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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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