It's Hard

Paige Boner
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Welcome to It's Hard -- a sober curious podcast + community that has authentic conversations allowing people to learn, grow and feel less alone as they reimagine their relationship with alcohol. Join me, Utah based Sober Twenty-Something, Paige Boner (yes, that is really my last name + yes the podcast name is 100% intentional), for authentic, raw, and fun conversations about something that a lot of us are navigating, our relationship with alcohol. The sober curious movement picked up after 2020 and now has become a nationwide phenomenon. People of all ages and backgrounds are actively choosing not to drink. However, the sober community is still mostly centered around those who struggle with alcoholism and addiction. There is room for more content regarding the active choice to stop drinking. With every episode, my mission is to showcase a world where it is normal to say no to a night out, wine with dinner, and a hangover Saturday morning. I hope you feel seen and understood through my show, to know you aren’t alone in the journey to reimagine your relationship with alcohol. I am not an expert, just learning right alongside you and hoping to find community in the hard stuff. Join me for new episodes every Monday -- I hope these make mondays a little less hard. @itshardpodcast // www.itshardpodcast.com

  1. 08/27/2023 · BONUS

    Goodbye + Thank You

    First, I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. To all of you who have supported It's Hard over the past 4 years, I am forever grateful. In this episode, I explain why I made this difficult decision to move on from this chapter in my life. It wasn't an easy choice but I know it is what is best for me in the long run. In this transition, I am thrilled about my time being shifted toward Sober Squad -- here to cultivate a community of sober curious people by creating spaces and events where we can connect with likeminded individuals. We are operating fully in SLC at the moment but are open to conversations regarding other cities. Message me at @paigejholmgren if you are interested in learning more.  I love you all so much, please don't hesitate to reach out if you need someone to talk to, have questions, or want to share something!

    39 min

  2. 05/29/2023

    Season Finale: Toxic Relationships + Alcohol

    Toxic relationships are heavy and hard to understand. Why me? Why would this happen? Did I deserve that? Today, I talk openly about my personal experience in a toxic relationship and how studies have shown the way alcoholism and addiction play a role. It is highly likely that you or someone you know has experienced or is experiencing abuse and toxicity in a relationship, you aren't alone.  SALT LAKE CITY EVENTS: June 8th at 6:30PM - Sober Meetup at Curiousity! Free event and just show up, no need to sign up anywhere.  July 5th at 6:30PM - Sober Meetup at Curiosity pt. 2!  If you are interested in more consistent sober events in SLC or MPLS please reach out to me on social media.    It’s Hard Resources:  https://www.itshardpodcast.comFollow It's Hard on Instagram if you don't already! I share updates on the episodes, chats about mental health and other parts of my life--go check out https://www.instagram.com/itshardpodcast/Follow It's Hard on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itshardpodcast?_t=8U6RZblQ79X&_r=1Rate, Review and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-hard/id1487375933Join me in It's Hard. You'll love it as much as I do. https://it-s-hard.mn.co/feed?autojoin=Get 10% Off your first month at BetterHelp:  https://betterhelp.com/itshardEmail us at: hello@itshardpodcast.comSubmit your hard thing -- be on the show! https://www.itshardpodcast.com/contactHearts 4 Henry: https://www.instagram.com/hearts_4_henry/Get 15% off BIZZY Coffee: https://www.bizzycoffee.com/collections/shop-all?dt_id=110082Get 10% off Kindlips Chapstick with code ITSHARD: https://kindlips.comGet 15% off your first Gruvi purchase with code ITSHARD: https://www.getgruvi.comGet 15% off your entire purchase of Three Spirits with code ITSHARD:https://threespiritdrinks.com

    25 min

  3. 05/22/2023

    Should I Stop Drinking?

    Do you often google: "How to know if I should stop drinking?" or "Do I have a problem with alcohol?" and come up with the same unhelpful results? This episode is centered around encouraging you to ask yourself the questions that will help you come to the conclusion of how alcohol plays a role in your life and what you want that to look like moving forward. I am not giving professional advice on how to get sober, but rather helping you get curious and come to that decision on your own.  SALT LAKE CITY EVENTS: June 8th at 6:30PM - Sober Meetup at Curiousity! Free event and just show up, no need to sign up anywhere.  July 5th at 6:30PM - Sober Meetup at Curiosity pt. 2!  If you are interested in more consistent sober events in SLC or MPLS please reach out to me on social media.    It’s Hard Resources:  https://www.itshardpodcast.comFollow It's Hard on Instagram if you don't already! I share updates on the episodes, chats about mental health and other parts of my life--go check out https://www.instagram.com/itshardpodcast/Follow It's Hard on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itshardpodcast?_t=8U6RZblQ79X&_r=1Rate, Review and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-hard/id1487375933Join me in It's Hard. You'll love it as much as I do. https://it-s-hard.mn.co/feed?autojoin=Get 10% Off your first month at BetterHelp:  https://betterhelp.com/itshardEmail us at: hello@itshardpodcast.comSubmit your hard thing -- be on the show! https://www.itshardpodcast.com/contactHearts 4 Henry: https://www.instagram.com/hearts_4_henry/Get 15% off BIZZY Coffee: https://www.bizzycoffee.com/collections/shop-all?dt_id=110082Get 10% off Kindlips Chapstick with code ITSHARD: https://kindlips.comGet 15% off your first Gruvi purchase with code ITSHARD: https://www.getgruvi.comGet 15% off your entire purchase of Three Spirits with code ITSHARD:https://threespiritdrinks.com

    28 min

  4. 05/15/2023

    Momma Boner on Her Experience with Alcohol

    We Talk About: What drinking was when she was youngWhen/why/how she drank for the first timeMy Dad's struggle with alcohol + how it impacted herMy drinking habitsMy decision to get sober + her thoughts on itIt’s Hard Resources:  https://www.itshardpodcast.comFollow It's Hard on Instagram if you don't already! I share updates on the episodes, chats about mental health and other parts of my life--go check out https://www.instagram.com/itshardpodcast/Follow It's Hard on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itshardpodcast?_t=8U6RZblQ79X&_r=1Rate, Review and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-hard/id1487375933Join me in It's Hard. You'll love it as much as I do. https://it-s-hard.mn.co/feed?autojoin=Get 10% Off your first month at BetterHelp:  https://betterhelp.com/itshardEmail us at: hello@itshardpodcast.comSubmit your hard thing -- be on the show! https://www.itshardpodcast.com/contactHearts 4 Henry: https://www.instagram.com/hearts_4_henry/Get 15% off BIZZY Coffee: https://www.bizzycoffee.com/collections/shop-all?dt_id=110082Get 10% off Kindlips Chapstick with code ITSHARD: https://kindlips.comGet 15% off your first Gruvi purchase with code ITSHARD: https://www.getgruvi.comGet 15% off your entire purchase of Three Spirits with code ITSHARD:https://threespiritdrinks.com

    1h 3m

  5. 05/08/2023

    Accepting Your Past with Drinking

    How to accept your past with drinking. We all know we made mistakes, embarrassed ourselves, and failes miserably. How can we move forward and accept that part of our past?  Today I talk aboout: Remembering/Reflecting on what you did in your past. Who did it impact? Who might you have hurt? How and why?Forgive YOURSELFHow to Apologize ProperlyDecide to put your best foot forwardShow graditude towards those who stuck it out with youAccept that part of your life and use it as fuel to move forwardIt’s Hard Resources:  https://www.itshardpodcast.comFollow It's Hard on Instagram if you don't already! I share updates on the episodes, chats about mental health and other parts of my life--go check out https://www.instagram.com/itshardpodcast/Follow It's Hard on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itshardpodcast?_t=8U6RZblQ79X&_r=1Rate, Review and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-hard/id1487375933Join me in It's Hard. You'll love it as much as I do. https://it-s-hard.mn.co/feed?autojoin=Get 10% Off your first month at BetterHelp:  https://betterhelp.com/itshardEmail us at: hello@itshardpodcast.comSubmit your hard thing -- be on the show! https://www.itshardpodcast.com/contactHearts 4 Henry: https://www.instagram.com/hearts_4_henry/Get 15% off BIZZY Coffee: https://www.bizzycoffee.com/collections/shop-all?dt_id=110082Get 10% off Kindlips Chapstick with code ITSHARD: https://kindlips.comGet 15% off your first Gruvi purchase with code ITSHARD: https://www.getgruvi.comGet 15% off your entire purchase of Three Spirits with code ITSHARD:https://threespiritdrinks.com

    21 min

  6. 05/01/2023

    I am 2 Years Sober!!!!

    It’s Hard Resources:  https://www.itshardpodcast.comFollow It's Hard on Instagram if you don't already! I share updates on the episodes, chats about mental health and other parts of my life--go check out https://www.instagram.com/itshardpodcast/Follow It's Hard on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itshardpodcast?_t=8U6RZblQ79X&_r=1Rate, Review and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-hard/id1487375933Join me in It's Hard. You'll love it as much as I do. https://it-s-hard.mn.co/feed?autojoin=Get 10% Off your first month at BetterHelp:  https://betterhelp.com/itshardEmail us at: hello@itshardpodcast.comSubmit your hard thing -- be on the show! https://www.itshardpodcast.com/contactHearts 4 Henry: https://www.instagram.com/hearts_4_henry/Get 15% off BIZZY Coffee: https://www.bizzycoffee.com/collections/shop-all?dt_id=110082Get 10% off Kindlips Chapstick with code ITSHARD: https://kindlips.comGet 15% off your first Gruvi purchase with code ITSHARD: https://www.getgruvi.comGet 15% off your entire purchase of Three Spirits with code ITSHARD:https://threespiritdrinks.com

    32 min

  7. 04/24/2023

    Sobriety when Alcohol is the "Main Activity" with Emerson Hannon (ClassyCleanChic)

    Emerson Hannon is an engineer turned full-time blogger/content creator based in Minneapolis, MN. She has been sober for over 6 years and she comes on the show to share her experience through choosing sobriety and enhancing her life through this choice.  What we talk about: Finding sobriety through trial and errorBachelorette PartiesBlogger eventsHow sobriety impacts health and wellness Fun things to do while soberGetting sober 6 years agoNegative connotation around sobrietyLiving in a new place + meeting people while soberBeing surrounded by people who drinkEmerson Hannon Resources:  https://classycleanchic.com/2018/03/24/the-journey-begins/#more-3https://www.instagram.com/classycleanchic/https://www.shopltk.com/explore/classycleanchichttps://www.pinterest.com/Classycleanchic/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSrM28fIv6rShA4ffa5Qa7Q?view_as=subscriberhttps://www.tiktok.com/@classycleanchic?lang=enIt’s Hard Resources:  https://www.itshardpodcast.comFollow It's Hard on Instagram if you don't already! I share updates on the episodes, chats about mental health and other parts of my life--go check out https://www.instagram.com/itshardpodcast/Follow It's Hard on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itshardpodcast?_t=8U6RZblQ79X&_r=1Rate, Review and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-hard/id1487375933Join me in It's Hard. You'll love it as much as I do. https://it-s-hard.mn.co/feed?autojoin=Get 10% Off your first month at BetterHelp:  https://betterhelp.com/itshardEmail us at: hello@itshardpodcast.comSubmit your hard thing -- be on the show! https://www.itshardpodcast.com/contactHearts 4 Henry: https://www.instagram.com/hearts_4_henry/Get 15% off BIZZY Coffee: https://www.bizzycoffee.com/collections/shop-all?dt_id=110082Get 10% off Kindlips Chapstick with code ITSHARD: https://kindlips.comGet 15% off your first Gruvi purchase with code ITSHARD: https://www.getgruvi.comGet 15% off your entire purchase of Three Spirits with code ITSHARD:https://threespiritdrinks.com

    53 min

  8. 04/10/2023

    Yes, I Still Crave Alcohol

    It's been nearly 2 years since my last drink, but I still crave the buzz of alcohol, getting drunk with friends, and the taste of a true IPA. In today's episode, I share what I do when I have those feelings.    It’s Hard Resources:  https://www.itshardpodcast.comFollow It's Hard on Instagram if you don't already! I share updates on the episodes, chats about mental health and other parts of my life--go check out https://www.instagram.com/itshardpodcast/Follow It's Hard on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itshardpodcast?_t=8U6RZblQ79X&_r=1Rate, Review and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-hard/id1487375933Join me in It's Hard. You'll love it as much as I do. https://it-s-hard.mn.co/feed?autojoin=Get 10% Off your first month at BetterHelp:  https://betterhelp.com/itshardEmail us at: hello@itshardpodcast.comSubmit your hard thing -- be on the show! https://www.itshardpodcast.com/contactHearts 4 Henry: https://www.instagram.com/hearts_4_henry/Get 15% off BIZZY Coffee: https://www.bizzycoffee.com/collections/shop-all?dt_id=110082Get 10% off Kindlips Chapstick with code ITSHARD: https://kindlips.comGet 15% off your first Gruvi purchase with code ITSHARD: https://www.getgruvi.comGet 15% off your entire purchase of Three Spirits with code ITSHARD:https://threespiritdrinks.com

    32 min
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Welcome to It's Hard -- a sober curious podcast + community that has authentic conversations allowing people to learn, grow and feel less alone as they reimagine their relationship with alcohol. Join me, Utah based Sober Twenty-Something, Paige Boner (yes, that is really my last name + yes the podcast name is 100% intentional), for authentic, raw, and fun conversations about something that a lot of us are navigating, our relationship with alcohol. The sober curious movement picked up after 2020 and now has become a nationwide phenomenon. People of all ages and backgrounds are actively choosing not to drink. However, the sober community is still mostly centered around those who struggle with alcoholism and addiction. There is room for more content regarding the active choice to stop drinking. With every episode, my mission is to showcase a world where it is normal to say no to a night out, wine with dinner, and a hangover Saturday morning. I hope you feel seen and understood through my show, to know you aren’t alone in the journey to reimagine your relationship with alcohol. I am not an expert, just learning right alongside you and hoping to find community in the hard stuff. Join me for new episodes every Monday -- I hope these make mondays a little less hard. @itshardpodcast // www.itshardpodcast.com

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  • Creator
    Paige Boner
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2023
  • Episodes
    122
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2019 It's Hard Podcast with Paige Boner
  • Show Website
    It's Hard