Creative Sobriety

Kristen Bear
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Mental Health

Crushing the stigma of sobriety through conversations with cool, creative, sober people. Advice for the newly sober or those struggling with addiction. Connect with other sober creatives and find support on your sobriety journey. Hosted by Tennessee native, Kristen Bear. Follow @creativesobriety on Instagram and please take a moment to download and share the podcast! Thanks for listening, onward we go.

  1. 2d ago

    Anti-Aging and Beauty Standards + Sobriety w/ NA founder Stephanie Styll

    Today I'm speaking with my friend and Killjoy Non-Alcoholic Bottle Shop founder, Stephanie Styll about beauty standards and why we need more honesty and open discussion in the conversation around anti-aging.  I wrote piece for Substack last week titled, Aging Through the Lens of My Sobriety, and the response has been so encouraging and also illuminating. Women are really reaching their breaking point when it comes to unrealistic beauty standards.  I had been speaking privately with Stephanie about the subject and asked if she wanted to bring the convo to the podcast. Luckily, she was stoked to do it! We both share the pressures we've felt over the years to participate in anti-aging culture and what it's like to be in our forties and trying to find the balance between looking and feeling our best and rejecting the patriarchal/capitalistic/oppressive demands on women to remain looking 25 forever.  We don't have all the answers!! This discussion is not a judgement on anyone for anything they choose to do to feel their best, it's just an honest chat between girlfriends about how exhausting it is to be a woman.  Steph and I are hosting some fun events at Killjoy this summer. Join us for the Summer Author Series where I'll interview a sober author each month about their current book, we will sip on NA cocktails from Curious Elixirs, and chat as a community about themes of sobriety, creativity, womanhood, sexuality, identity, love and relationships, mental health and so much more. Get your tix here!  Connect with me on IG @creativesobriety and please follow along and subscribe to my Substack newsletter www.kristenbear.substack.com where you will also find The Creative Sobriety Method video workshop series! Stay up to date with all upcoming events and offerings www.creativesobriety.co

    1h 2m

  2. May 19

    Episode 62: Jessica Guerrieri (@jessicaguerrieriauthor)

    Hey y'all! I'm so thrilled to have author Jessica Guerrieri back on the podcast! She's back to discuss her brand new novel, Both Can Be True (Harper Muse), available 5/19/26! She is an award winning novelist and essayist, winner of the 2023 Maurice Prize for Fiction, and a proud sober mom of three with over a decade of sobriety.  Her essays have appeared in People, HuffPost, Writer's Digest, and she is a frequent voice in the sobriety and mental health communities. Jessica lives in Davis, California with her family.  For those listeners near Nashville, TN, Jessica will be joining me at Killjoy in East Nashville on July 25th to discuss her work and sign copies of her books! Tickets are available now and include non-alcoholic beverages courtesy of Curious Elixirs.  Buy BOTH CAN BE TRUE Buy BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA Join us in July at Killjoy for the book event  Let's support sober artist's work and celebrate the healing power of creativity.  Connect with me on IG @creativesobriety and please follow along and subscribe to my Substack newsletter www.kristenbear.substack.com where you will also find The Creative Sobriety Method video workshop series! Stay up to date with all upcoming events and offerings www.creativesobriety.co

    1h 16m

  3. Apr 29

    Episode 61: Mary Alice Stephens (@maryalicestephenswrites)

    Hey y'all! Welcome back. In this episode I'm chatting with author Mary Alice Stephens about her sobriety journey and her memoir, Uncorked: A Memoir of Letting Go and Starting Over.  Mary is an award-winning storyteller who shares her raw, funny, and ultimately inspiring journey from alcohol-fueled chaos to clarity, connection, and self-acceptance. Uncorked was an Amazon #1 new release in alcoholism recovery, reached #4 on the Amazon bestseller list in midlife self-help, and won a PenCraft Best Book Award for Inspirational Nonfiction.  Mary is a former television writer and producer for HGTV, Food Network, and other media outlets. She earned her MFA in creative writing from Dominican University of California and lives in Marin County, CA.  Get a copy of Uncorked today and be sure to leave Mary a review!!  Follow Mary on IG @maryalicestephenswrites Connect with me on IG @creativesobriety and please follow along and subscribe to my Substack newsletter www.kristenbear.substack.com where you will also find The Creative Sobriety Method video workshop series! Stay up to date with all upcoming events and offerings www.creativesobriety.co

    50 min

  4. Apr 23

    Episode 60: Sober Summer Tips, Asking the Right Questions & More w/Kristen (@creativesobriety)

    Hey Y'all! In this episode I'm dishing out a few of my top tips for beginning a sober summer. From purging our space to honoring our commitment with a proper ritual, there are absolutely ways to set ourselves up for success and flow when it comes to giving up booze just as patio season is kicking into full gear.  Quitting drinking doesn't have to feel like a consequence or downgrade. It's all in our mindset, how we approach the shift, and who we surround ourselves with.  If you are looking for a more structured guide and resonate with my language and sober vibe, may I suggest The Creative Sobriety Method--It's available on Substack for paid subscribers--a four-part series with video and text content plus journal prompts and workshop style questions following each section.  Look out for a special Substack post next week all about prepping for a summer sans alcohol.  Connect with me on IG @creativesobriety and please follow along and subscribe to my Substack newsletter www.kristenbear.substack.com where you will also find The Creative Sobriety Method video workshop series! Stay up to date with all upcoming events and offerings www.creativesobriety.co

    39 min

  5. Apr 15

    Episode 59: Patricia Heaton and David Hunt (@solubrae)

    Hey y'all! I'm joined today by Emmy Award-winning actress and producer Patricia Heaton and award-winning filmmaker, David Hunt. Talk about a power couple.  Patricia is best known for her roles in Everybody Loves Raymond and The Middle. Over a career spanning more than 25 years, she's earned multiple awards and nominations and is also a bestselling author and philanthropist.  David Hunt's work spans theater, television and film. A graduate of The Julliard School, Hunt has collaborated with directors including Clint Eastwood and Stanley Kubrick. He most recently directed and produced the feature film Unexpected.  Together they've just launched Solubrae, a premium non-alcoholic wine hand crafted from California-grown grapes and designed for modern, mindful living.  Heaton, who will celebrate eight years of sobriety in July, says, "Solubrae is about inclusion. No one should feel left out of a toast."  This conversation was a dream! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.  Go get yourself a bottle of Solubrae today! I tried both the Daylight and Sundown varietals at a Killjoy tasting in Nashville and was blown away.  Onward we go!  Connect with me on IG @creativesobriety and please follow along and subscribe to my Substack newsletter www.kristenbear.substack.com where you will also find The Creative Sobriety Method video workshop series! Stay up to date with all upcoming events and offerings www.creativesobriety.co

    47 min

  6. Apr 9

    Episode 58: Ash Meredith and Why Alcohol and Fitness Don't Mix (@ashmeredith11)

    Hey y'all! I'm chatting with fitness and wellness creator Ash Meredith about her alcohol-free journey and why alcohol and fitness do not belong in the same conversation.  We discuss everything from alcohol's impact on sleep and relationships to the way it prevents fat loss and erases our hard work in the gym. Ash and I both share a history with disordered eating and have an honest chat about the ways alcohol played a pivotal role in those struggles as well as how sobriety has helped us find balance and peace around food.  If you are someone who is curious about how eliminating alcohol completely might aid in your fitness journey, someone who has dealt with an eating disorder, or just someone who needs some inspiration on a new sobriety or wellness journey, then this episode is for you!  Follow Ash on IG @ashmeredith11 for daily workout inspiration and nutrition content that feels more nourishing than restrictive.  Check out more of her offerings here!  Connect with me on IG @creativesobriety and please follow along and subscribe to my Substack newsletter www.kristenbear.substack.com where you will also find The Creative Sobriety Method video workshop series! Stay up to date with all upcoming events and offerings www.creativesobriety.co

    53 min

  7. Mar 25

    Episode 57: Richard O'Brien (@giesenwines)

    Hey Y'all! Welcome back! I'm happy to bring you a conversation with Richard O'Brien, General Manager of Giesen Group which is one of New Zealand's leading family-owned wineries and a global leader in premium non-alcoholic wine.  Since joining the company in 2015, Richard has held senior roles across finance and commercial strategy, playing a pivotal role in Giesen's growth in both traditional and emerging wine categories. He leads the company's global sales and marketing efforts, with a strong focus on the U.S.--Giesen's number one export market.  I was eager to chat with Richard about how Giesen had the foresight to enter the NA market before so many others and why he thinks there is mass resistance among traditional winemakers to innovating and joining the non-alcoholic category.  He shares a bit about the dealcoholization process, what's next for Giesen's NA portfolio, and where he sees the NA market headed in 2026.  I hope you enjoy this conversation! Check out the full Giesen lineup Follow Giesen Wines on IG @giesenwines   Connect with me on IG @creativesobriety and please follow along and subscribe to my Substack newsletter www.kristenbear.substack.com where you will also find The Creative Sobriety Method video workshop series! Stay up to date with all upcoming events and offerings www.creativesobriety.co

    43 min

  8. Mar 18

    Episode 56: Carly Schwartz (@carlicita)

    Hey y'all! I'm so excited to have writer Carly Schwartz on the show today. Carly is the former editor in chief of the San Francisco Examiner and founding editor of HuffPost's San Francisco bureau. Editor and Publisher named her one of 10 "Women to Watch," and her writing has appeared in the San Francisco Standard, ELLE Magazine, MSNBC, and more.  As an advocate for suicide prevention and addiction recovery, Carly has been a spokesperson for the Jed Foundation and Google's Recovery Month. She's also the founder of Mindwriters, a workshop series designed to help people transform their lives through storytelling. She lives in San Francisco's Mission District.  Pick up a copy of Carly Schwartz's debut memoir, I'll Try Anything Twice: Misadventures of A Self Medicated Life, out now from She Writes Press and available wherever books are sold.  Buy Carly's book from Bookshop.org and support local bookstores! Follow Carly on IG @carlicita  Connect with me on IG @creativesobriety and please follow along and subscribe to my Substack newsletter www.kristenbear.substack.com where you will also find The Creative Sobriety Method video workshop series! Stay up to date with all upcoming events and offerings www.creativesobriety.co

    1h 5m
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Crushing the stigma of sobriety through conversations with cool, creative, sober people. Advice for the newly sober or those struggling with addiction. Connect with other sober creatives and find support on your sobriety journey. Hosted by Tennessee native, Kristen Bear. Follow @creativesobriety on Instagram and please take a moment to download and share the podcast! Thanks for listening, onward we go.

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  • Creator
    Kristen Bear
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Creative Sobriety
  • Show Website
    Creative Sobriety

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