The Hello Someday Podcast For Sober Curious Women
The Hello Someday Podcast for Sober Curious Women, hosted by sobriety coach Casey McGuire Davidson, helps women who are concerned about their drinking and want to cut back or take a break. It offers practical advice for getting through the first week and first month without alcohol, and features interviews with authors of quit-lit books. The show also explores how to talk to friends and family about sobriety and how to manage motherhood, work, and life alcohol-free. With over 275 episodes and millions of downloads, it's a top-ranked mental health podcast supporting women on their sober journey.
Episodes
Ep. 332: How Aligning Your Core Values Can Help You Stop Drinking with Libby Nelson
Did you know that identifying your personal core values can help you reinforce WHY you want to live an alcohol-free life and find more meaning and fulfillment in your choice?
It’s true. Values are your compass to a big, brave, beautiful life.
But sometimes we aren’t even sure what we value, because our parents, culture and spouses tell us (directly or indirectly) what we sho
Ep. 331: How To Cope with Anxiety In Motherhood Without Drinking Over It
In this episode, I'm talking with Kate Kripke, a maternal mental health expert, therapist, coach, and host of the Motherhood Uncut podcast, about the invisible emotional load so many women carry—and why anxiety, guilt, perfectionism, and overwhelm often drive us toward coping strategies that ultimately make us feel worse.
We dive into the connection between motherhood anxiety, emotional discomf
Ep. 330: 20 Questions To Change Your Drinking
If you’ve been going back and forth for a while now about whether you want to stop drinking I’m betting you’ve been asking yourself all the wrong questions.
My guest today is Deb Masner, founder of the Alcohol Tipping Point and was the host of The Alcohol Tipping Point Podcast.
Deb is going to take us through 20 new questions you should be asking yourself to change your drinking. 
Ep. 329: The Wake-Up Call I Didn't See Coming: A Hospital Stay, People Pleasing & The Emotional Red Zone
Have you ever looked like you had everything under control while quietly falling apart inside?
Have you ever thought, "I'm fine. I just need to get through this."
Or maybe...
"I don't want to be difficult."
"I don't want to inconvenience anyone."
Today I'm sharing a much more personal story than I usually do. What was supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime family trip ended with three broken r
Ep. 328: Making the Decision to Get Sober (Without Hitting Rock Bottom)
If you're the woman who gets everything done, shows up for everyone else, looks successful from the outside, and still ends the day exhausted with a glass of wine in your hand, this episode is for you.
In this conversation, I sit down with Sonia Kahlon, co-host of the Sisters in Sobriety podcast who spent years building a successful career while quietly questioning her relationship with alcohol.
Ep. 327: Why Hanging Out With Women Who Have Quit Drinking Is The Best
If you've ever worried that drinking is the thing that makes you fun, social, connected, or interesting, you're not alone.
Maybe you're the woman who looks like she has it all together but secretly wonders why so much of your social life revolves around alcohol. Maybe you've imagined that quitting drinking means saying goodbye to laughter, friendships, spontaneity, and fun.
In this episode, I'm
Ep. 326: Kindness, Anger and the Negativity Remedy
If you’re the good mom who drinks at night because you’re exhausted, angry, overstimulated and secretly wondering why you feel so unhappy when your life looks “fine” from the outside—this episode is for you.
In this conversation, I’m joined by Nicole Phillips, author of The Negativity Remedy and host of The Kindness Podcast. Nicole is almost 14 years sober, and she shares how kindness helped her
Ep. 325: Mommy Wine Culture And The Choice To Be A Sober Mom In A Drinking World
If you've ever counted down the minutes until you could pour a glass of wine, convinced yourself that every mom drinks to survive parenting, or wondered why motherhood feels so much harder than you expected, this conversation is for you.
In this episode, I'm joined by fellow podcasters and authors Stefanie Wilder-Taylor (Drunk-ish) and Sara Kaufman Bradstreet (No More Wasted Days) for an honest,
Ep. 324: Stop Romanticizing Your Drinking: It's Keeping You Stuck
Do you wonder if you’ll ever have fun without alcohol?
Despite all the reasons you want to stop drinking, a lot of us find ourselves looking back at vacations, girls' weekends, summer nights, and celebrations thinking alcohol was what made them special.
In this conversation, I sat down with sobriety coach, podcast host, and longtime recovery advocate Angela Pugh to talk about one of the biggest
Ep. 323: Life Without Alcohol Feels Better Than I Ever Expected: Trisha’s Story
What happens when alcohol becomes part of everything?
Not because you're drinking all day. Not because you've hit a dramatic rock bottom.
But because it's woven into your evenings, your marriage, your friendships, your vacations, and the way you unwind after a long day.
That's where Trisha found herself.
She's a registered nurse, mom of three, and someone who spent years believing she just nee
Ep. 322: Wine Became My Reward, Escape & Emotional Support System
If you're the woman who has always been the responsible one — the good student, the hard worker, the person everyone can count on, but wine has quietly become your reward at the end of the day, this episode is for you.
Today, I'm talking with Katharine, a mom of three, tech sales executive, longtime member of the Sobriety Starter Kit community, and someone I've had the privilege of watching grow
Ep. 321: Being Single, Dating, Drinking And The Winding Road To Sobriety - Kim’s Story
If you've ever worried that stopping drinking will make you less fun, less attractive, or less likely to find your person, this conversation is for you.
In this SSK Member Story episode, I'm talking with my friend Kim, who I've known for more than a decade. We met in early sobriety and have stayed connected through years of growth, setbacks, day ones, and hard-won lessons.
Kim shares her experie
Ep. 320: I Was Drinking a Bottle of Wine Every Night and Trying to Hold It All Together
If you’re the woman who looks like she has it all together…but secretly counts down to that first glass of wine every night…
This episode is for you.
In this conversation, I’m talking with Mary — a member of The Sobriety Starter Kit community — about what it looked like to drink a bottle of wine almost every night while still showing up for work, parenting, paying bills, and doing all the things
Ep. 319: From Secret Drinking and Shame to 200 days Alcohol-Free
You can be the good mom. The business owner. The woman volunteering at school and showing up for everyone else… while secretly counting drinks, hiding bottles, and waking up at 3am terrified that this can’t keep going.
“I’ll just moderate better this time.”
“I can’t imagine never drinking again.”
In this episode, I’m talking with Jennifer, a member of The Sobriety Starter Kit community, about
Ep. 318: I Had Everything Together Except My Drinking
This episode is part of my SSK Member Story series, where women share what drinking was really like before they stopped—and what finally helped change stick.
Today I’m talking with Sarah, who is almost 200 days alcohol-free. Sarah spent 15 years as a CFO working intense hours, raising kids, carrying a huge amount of pressure, and using wine to cope with the stress, resentment, exhaustion, and m
Ep. 317: The "I'll Start Again On Monday" Drinking Cycle - Jessica’s Story
If you know the cycle of drinking more than you planned, waking up with anxiety, trying to piece together the night before, promising yourself you’ll stop, and then somehow starting again by Tuesday or Friday, this episode is for you.
In this episode, I’m talking with Jessica, a member of the Sobriety Starter Kit community, who is celebrating almost 6 months alcohol-free. She shares what it was
Ep. 316: From ‘Couch Wine’ to 28 Months Alcohol-Free: Anna’s Story
Do you ever find yourself pouring a glass of wine at the end of the day… collapsing on the couch… and telling yourself “this is just how I unwind”?
If that’s been running through your head, this episode is going to hit close to home.
Today I’m talking with Anna, a member of the Sobriety Starter Kit community, who went from daily “couch wine” and years of trying to moderate… to being 28 months
Ep. 315: How to Navigate Business Travel Without Alcohol (When It Feels Like Everything Involves Drinking)
If you’ve ever wondered how to handle business travel without alcohol, you’re not alone.
For so many high-achieving women, drinking is woven into every part of work travel:
Airport bars while waiting for flights
Wine at client dinners
Cocktails at networking events
Drinks in the hotel room to unwind
It can feel like alcohol isn’t just available—it’s expected.
So the id
Ep. 314: Why Are So Many Women In Midlife Questioning Their Drinking?
In midlife, a lot of women start noticing that alcohol hits differently. The glass of wine that used to feel relaxing now messes with your sleep, ramps up your anxiety, leaves you feeling emotionally fried, and makes it harder to bounce back. And if you’ve been stuck in the cycle of moderating, taking breaks, doing Dry January, and then starting over, you are so not alone.
In this conversation,
Ep. 313: End Emotional Outsourcing: Why You Drink to Cope (and How to Stop Looking Outside Yourself to Feel Okay)
If you’re the woman who holds everything together, manages everyone else’s needs, and still ends the day overwhelmed, resentful, and reaching for wine, this episode is for you.
In this conversation, I’m talking with Beatriz Victoria Albina about a pattern that quietly drives so much stress, anxiety, overgiving, and overdrinking: emotional outsourcing.
Bea is a UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitio
Ep. 312: Small Changes To Drink Less And Build A More Meaningful Life
If you’ve ever told yourself you need to drink less, get your life together, or finally follow through on the changes you keep thinking about—but then found yourself right back where you started—this episode is for you.
I’m talking with Eric Zimmer, host of The One You Feed podcast and author of How a Little Becomes a Lot, about why lasting change usually doesn’t happen through one huge breakthro
Ep. 311: Can My Marriage Be Saved? How to Know Whether to Stay or Go
Alcohol sometimes doesn’t just numb stress or overwhelm—it also numbs resentment, loneliness, disconnection, and the quiet questions you don’t want to face. And when you take that coping mechanism away, your marriage can come into sharper focus fast.
In this conversation, I’m talking with Katherine Waddell—licensed marriage and family therapist, couples specialist, and expert in discernment couns
Ep. 310: Burnout and Alcohol: Why Drinking Makes It Harder to Heal with Caitlin Donovan
A lot of women don’t realize they’re dealing with burnout.They just feel tired, irritable, stretched thin, and like everything takes more effort than it should.
And when drinking becomes the way you cope, it can make it even harder to see what’s really going on.
In this episode, I’m talking with burnout expert Cait Donovan, host of FRIED: The Burnout Podcast and author of The Bounce Back Ability
Ep. 309: How to Overcome Alcohol Cravings: Practical Tools That Work
If you’re trying to drink less or stop drinking, alcohol cravings can feel incredibly frustrating.
You might make it through a few days or even a couple of weeks, and then suddenly the desire to drink shows up again—usually when you’re stressed, overwhelmed, tired, or just trying to unwind at the end of the day.
In this episode, I’m joined by Mary Tilson, a professional recovery coach, yoga and
Ep. 308: 10 Years of Having a Sober Mom: A Conversation With My Kids
Ten years ago, when I couldn’t get more than four days without drinking, I kept thinking about one thing: my son.
He was eight years old. And I imagined him ten years into the future.
I stopped drinking when Hank was almost eight and Lila was almost two. Not because everything fell apart—but because I could see where things were headed if nothing changed.
Fast-forward a decade.
On my 50th
Ep. 307: 10 Years Sober: How Your Life Changes When You Stop Drinking (part 2)
In Part 2 of my 10-year sober celebration, we go deeper into what happens after the decision sticks: the surprising internal shifts you don’t expect, the tiny everyday wins that quietly change everything, and the bigger external changes that become possible once alcohol isn’t in the way.
You’ll hear from women in my community about how sobriety changed the way they handle stress, relationships,
Ep. 306: 10 Years Alcohol-Free: A Decade of Sobriety (Part 1)
Ten years ago, I couldn’t get past Day 4 without drinking. I was exhausted, anxious, overwhelmed, and quietly terrified about where my life was headed if nothing changed.
Today marks a full decade alcohol-free—and when I look back, what moves me most isn’t just that I stopped drinking. It’s how that one decision changed the trajectory of my entire life… and my family’s life too.
But the most mea
Ep. 305: When Sobriety Gets Hard Again: Adulting, Menopause and Midlife
What do you do when you want to drink again—not because you’re “back at zero,” but because midlife (and menopause) is hitting hard?
I’m talking with Dana Bowman, author of Humble Pie, about the messy truth of long-term recovery colliding with midlife—think perimenopause, parenting teens, sleep disruption, body changes, and the quiet pressure to keep performing like nothing’s happening. Dana and
Ep. 304: How Women Can Rewire Their Brains In Recovery
How do you rewire your brain to stop using alcohol to cope—especially when you’re stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in the drinking cycle?
I’m joined by Kate Vitela, a psychiatric nurse who’s triple board certified in mental health, addiction, and coaching, and the voice behind the Rewired Sober podcast. Kate brings the perfect mix of neuroscience + real-life recovery talk—no shame, no d
Ep. 303: Addicted to Scrolling, Sugar, or Shopping? How “Little Addictions” Can Run Your Life with Catherine Gray
If you’re a high-achieving, sober-curious woman who’s drinking less (or not at all) but still feels pulled toward scrolling, snacking, shopping, streaming, or stress habits that don’t actually make you feel good—this episode is for you.
Today I’m talking with bestselling author Catherine Gray who wrote The Unexpected Joy Of Being Sober and Sunshine Warm Sober. Her new book Little Addictions dives
Ep. 302: The New U.S. Alcohol Guidelines Caved to Big Alcohol — And Why That’s Dangerous
When the U.S. government released the new 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, most people probably didn’t notice what didn’t make headlines.
But something important changed.
For the first time in decades, the federal government removed specific drinking limits from its alcohol guidance. Gone was the already-weak recommendation of no more than one drink per day for women. Also missing? An
Ep. 301: Why You’re Exhausted, Overperforming, & Drinking to Cope (Anxious Attachment Explained—and How to Feel Secure Instead) with Trevor Hanson
Do you ever feel like you’re doing everything right—working hard, showing up for everyone, holding it all together—yet you’re still exhausted, anxious, and secretly wondering why it never feels like enough?
In this episode, I’m talking with Trevor Hanson, coach and founder of The Art of Healing, about anxious attachment—how it shows up in high-achieving women, why it fuels people-pleasing and ove
Ep. 300: What Happens To Your Body And Mind When You Stop Drinking? A Healing Timeline From 1 Week To 1 Year with Jennifer McDaniel
If you’re doing Dry January (or you’ve been sober-curious for a while) and you keep wondering, “Okay but… what’s actually happening inside my body when I stop drinking?”—this episode is for you.
I’m sitting down with registered dietitian Jennifer McDaniel, founder of McDaniel Nutrition Therapy, to walk through a real-life healing timeline from the first week to the one-year mark—including why man
Ep. 299: How To Restart Sobriety Differently In 2026 | Dry January Is Just The Beginning
Happy January 1st—and happy Day 1 of Dry January (if you’re doing it). I love that this episode drops on the very first day of 2026 because if you’ve been thinking, “I can’t do another year like last year…” this is your sign.
In today’s episode, I’m joined by two of my favorite humans (and two of my best sober friends): Gill Tietz from the Sober Powered Podcast and Suzanne Wayre from The Sober Mo
Ep. 298: Your New Year Wake-Up Call: You Deserve More
If you’ve been feeling that little tug inside — the whisper that says, “I want more than this… I deserve more than this…” — this episode is your New Year wake-up call.
Because here’s the truth: So many high-achieving women spend years building a good life… and then wake up wondering why they don’t actually feel good in their lives.
Work, kids, marriage, mental overload, never-ending to-do li
Ep. 297: Holding your hand through an Alcohol-Free Christmas and a Sober New Year
Everywhere you look there are sparkly drinks, holiday toasts, “you earned it!” messages, and friends or family who don’t quite get why you’d want a Sober Christmas or a Sober New Year.
So what can you actually do to stay centered, grounded, and alcohol-free — without feeling deprived, boring, or like you’re ruining everyone else’s fun?
I’ve got you.
I recorded this episode to hold your hand thr
Ep. 296: How To Actually Change Your Life (Not Just Say You Want To) with Andrea Owen
If you’ve ever said, “I want to change” — I want to stop drinking, I want to leave this job, I want to stop people-pleasing, I want to feel less stuck — but you keep waking up in the exact same life…this episode is for you.
Sobriety isn’t just about putting down the wine glass. It’s about learning how to live like you actually give a damn about your one life — instead of living on autopilot, numb
Ep. 295: Sober Holiday Strategies: Expert Tips To Stay Sober From Christmas To New Year’s Eve with Veronica Valli, Paul Churchill, and Gill Tietz
If the thought of getting through Christmas, Hanukkah, or New Year’s without a glass of something in your hand makes your stomach drop a little… you are not alone.
Feeling anxious about how to stay alcohol-free during the holidays is totally normal.
For a long time, I knew I should stop drinking, but I couldn’t imagine office holiday parties, family celebrations, and New Year’s Eve alcohol-free.
Ep. 294: From Diet Culture To Self-Trust: Intuitive Eating, Attachment Styles & Alcohol-Free Living with Tiffany North, RN
So many of us stop drinking and then realize, “Oh wow, my relationship with my body and with food is really complicated too.” Maybe you’re thinking about what you eat all the time, swinging between being “good” and “off the rails,” or feeling like you need to weigh less, eat less, or control more to finally feel “enough.”
In this episode, we’re talking about intuitive eating and attachment styles
Ep. 293: Your First Sober Holiday Season: Real Talk, Game Plans, And Zero Hangovers with Kim Kearns
If you’re staring down your first sober holiday season—Thanksgiving pies, Hanukkah candles, office parties, Sober Christmas, Sober New Year—and thinking, “how am I going to do all of this without wine?”, this episode is for you. You do not need alcohol to survive December. You need a plan, a few scripts, and permission to make the holidays work for you.
I asked Kim Kerns, author of On The Edge
Ep. 292: Is Your Loved One Struggling With Alcohol? What To Do Instead of “Detach With Love” with Lisa Katona Smith
If you’ve ever felt the ripple effects of alcohol or substance use in your family, you’re not imagining it—one person’s drinking can shake the whole system. I’ve been on both sides of that story: the woman who drank a bottle of wine at night and the partner trying to rebuild trust and rhythm at home.
I’m talking with Lisa Katona Smith—founder of Parallel Recovery, author of Parallel Recovery: A
Ep. 291: You, Your Husband & His Mother: Boundaries, Triangles, and Staying Sober (Without People-Pleasing) with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish
If you’ve ever walked into a family visit stone-cold sober and immediately felt your shoulders creep up to your ears, you’re in the right place. In-laws, expectations, and the mental load can be… a lot. Especially when you’re trying to stay alcohol-free and not soothe every tiny (or not-so-tiny) jab with a glass of Pinot.
In this episode, I asked Dr. Tracy Dalgleish—clinical psychologist, couples
Ep. 290: Scared to Try Rehab? Real Talk On Inpatient, Outpatient, Detox, And Recovery Options For Women with Jana Wu
Let’s be honest: the decision to go into a treatment program can feel terrifying. You’re juggling work, kids, a million invisible tasks—and the idea of raising your hand and stepping away (even briefly) can feel impossible. What if people judge you? What if your boss notices? What if your partner uses it against you? What if the moms at the bus stop whisper?
Here’s the truth I wish someone had to
Ep. 289: What Women Need To Know About Breast Cancer And Alcohol with Stacey Devine
If you’ve ever poured a glass of wine thinking “It’s fine—it’s heart-healthy!” you’re not alone.For years we’ve been told that “moderation is key” and that red wine is practically a wellness hack.But what if that’s not the whole story?
In this week’s episode of The Hello Someday Podcast, I’m talking about something every woman deserves to know: the real link between breast cancer and alcohol—an
Ep. 288: How Can You Stay Sober If Your Partner Drinks Problematically?
If you’re trying to get (or stay) alcohol-free and your partner is still drinking, I see you.
It’s already hard to change your own habits—doing it while someone you love keeps pouring a glass can feel impossible.
In this conversation, I asked Zach Brittle—licensed mental health counselor, Certified Gottman Therapist, Relational Life Therapist, host of Marriage Therapy Radio, and author of The R
Ep. 287: Purpose in Sobriety: How to Say Not This, Pivot Your Career & Find Meaning After Quitting Drinking
Have you ever quit drinking, looked around your life, and thought, “Wait… is this it?”
I get it. Sobriety cracks you wide open. Once alcohol is out of the way, the things you’ve been tolerating suddenly become louder than ever.
Without wine to numb the edges, all of that becomes impossible to ignore. And that’s not a bad thing — that’s your invitation to find your purpose in sobriety.
In this e
Ep 286: Money Stress In Your Marriage: How To Break The Cycle (Without Reaching For A Drink)
Do you and your partner keep circling the same money arguments — budgets, spending, saving — and somehow end up frustrated, shut down, or resentful? You’re not alone. Money is emotional (because… humans), and in sobriety those emotions aren’t numbed out anymore. The good news: you can break the cycle, learn to talk about money without blowing up, and build a financial plan that actually matches yo
Ep. 285: The Sober Shift: Outgrowing Alcohol, Celebrating Your Sober Firsts And Choosing Your Hard
If you’ve been thinking, “I’m not that bad… but I’m also not okay,” this one’s for you. Today I’m talking with my dear friend Suzanne Warye—creator of The Sober Mom Life and author of The Sober Shift: A Modern-Day Guide to Living an Abundant Sober Life—about why sobriety can be less about “rock bottom” and more about reclamation.
I asked Suzanne Warye, author of The Sober Shift, to share how to s
Ep. 284: Divorce, Toxic Co-Parenting, Anger & Alcohol: How To Protect Your Peace (And Your Sobriety)
If divorce or co-parenting has you thinking “this could drive me to drink,” you’re not alone. Separation brings anger, resentment, logistics chaos, and a whole lot of nervous-system fireworks. Alcohol can feel like the quickest off-switch — but it doesn’t solve anything, and usually makes you more anxious and less steady.
In this episode, I’m talking to Scott Pinyard — former Head Coach at This N
Ep. 283: Are You “Being Nice”... or Stuck in the Fawning Trauma Response?
If you’ve ever felt like you’re the one who keeps the peace, says yes to everything, earns the gold stars, and never wants to disappoint anyone—even when it means abandoning yourself—this episode is for you.
There’s a name for that pattern, and it’s not “being nice” or “just how you are.” It’s called fawning.
Fawning is a trauma response—right alongside fight, flight, or freeze—where you people-
Ep. 282: Midlife, Perimenopause & Sobriety: How Alcohol Impacts Your Hormones, Sleep & Mood with Kate Baily
If you’re in your 40s or 50s and wondering why your body feels like it’s changing overnight, you are not imagining it. One minute you’re juggling kids, work, and family life—and the next you’re wide awake at 3 AM, drenched in sweat, moody, and exhausted. Welcome to perimenopause.
👉 Perimenopause is the transitional phase before menopause when estrogen and progesterone levels start fluctuating (so
Ep. 281: You Stopped Drinking…He Didn’t. How Sobriety Might Change Your Marriage
One of the most common questions I hear from women who stop drinking is: “What happens to my marriage if my spouse still drinks?”
If your partner was your “drinking buddy” for years, it’s natural to wonder what changes when you decide to go alcohol-free. Will you lose connection? Will intimacy or date nights feel different? What if your partner doesn’t want to quit?
In this episode, I asked Kell
Ep. 280: The Sober Diaries with Clare Pooley – Life After Alcohol and How Sobriety Changes Everything
If you’ve ever wondered what really happens after you quit drinking — not just the “before and after” highlight reel — this episode is for you.
I’m sitting down with Clare Pooley, author of the memoir The Sober Diaries: How One Mom Stopped Drinking and Started Living, to talk about her first 365 days alcohol‑free, how her life transformed, and the surprising truths she learned along the way.
For
Ep. 279: Hormones, Menopause & Better Sex in Sobriety: What Every Woman Needs To Know
If your sex drive has gone missing, your body feels like it’s betraying you, or you think that wine is the only thing that can get you through the mood swings, hot flashes, and insomnia of midlife—this episode is for you.
I asked Dr. Kelly Casperson—board-certified urologist, hormone and sex expert, and author of You Are Not Broken: Stop Shoulding All Over Your Sex Life—to break down how perimeno
Ep. 278: I Sat Down With 5 Friends to Share Why We Really Drank—And What Sobriety, Healing, and Joy Look Like Now
Do you ever wonder why you really drank?
Not the surface reasons (like stress, fun, social pressure, or the witching hour), but the underneath stuff—the big and small things you were trying to avoid, numb, or cope with?
In this very special episode, I sat around my kitchen table with five incredible women who work with me in my Sobriety Starter Kit private member community—Marriott, Katie, Jess,
Ep. 277: I Didn’t Know It Would Be My Last Day One: A Personal Reflection on Sobriety and Support
Do you remember the last time you said, “I can’t keep doing this?”
I do.
But at the time, I didn’t realize it would be my last Day One.
I just knew I couldn’t go on like that anymore.
In this deeply personal solo episode of The Hello Someday Podcast, I’m sharing the story of the week that finally broke the cycle for me—the last time I drank, the moments I wish I could take back, the sham
Ep. 276: Embracing The Adventure Of An Alcohol-Free Life
So many of us worry that going alcohol-free means giving up the good stuff: the joy, the spontaneity, the adventure, the romance. We think drinking = fun and not drinking = flat and boring.
But that is total B.S.
In this episode of The Hello Someday Podcast, I sat down with two incredible women—Amanda Eyre Ward and Jardine Libaire, authors of the book The Sober Lush: A Hedonist’s Guide to Li
Ep. 275: Perfectionism, Anxiety, and Drinking: How to Stop the Cycle
As a recovering people pleaser—and someone who coped with anxiety by overachieving, micromanaging, and trying to make sure nothing ever fell through the cracks—I know how exhausting perfectionism can be.
Because here’s the truth: perfectionism doesn’t make you better. It makes you burned out.
And it’s a mindset that can sabotage your progress when you’re trying to make positive changes—wheth
Ep. 274: You Quit Drinking… Now What? How To Live With Purpose in Sobriety with Laura McKowen
If you’ve ever looked around your life after you stopped drinking and thought, “Wait... is this it?”—you’re not alone. Sobriety cracks you open. And once you’re no longer numbing out at night, everything you've been tolerating suddenly becomes really loud.
That’s why I asked Laura McKowen, author of We Are The Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life, creator of the Bigger Yes course, and
Ep. 273: Surviving Hard Times In Sobriety: Moving Through Betrayal, Divorce and Rebuilding Your Life Without Numbing Out
If you’ve ever had one of those “how is this my life?” moments in sobriety—when it feels like everything is crashing down around you and a glass of wine (or five) sounds like the only way to survive the storm—you are not alone.
Sobriety doesn’t give you a free pass from heartbreak, betrayal, or complete life plot twists.
But it does give you the tools (and the clarity) to get through the m
Ep. 272: How To Stop Romanticizing Drinking, Rewire Your Brain + Start Loving Sobriety
If you’ve ever thought, “Life without alcohol sounds boring, lonely, or just... blah,” you’re not alone.
Let’s be real—most of us grew up swimming in wine-soaked messaging that told us drinking was the key to fun, connection, and success.
Whether it was Sex and the City, Bridget Jones, or just Tuesday night mom memes about needing wine to survive bedtime routines—alcohol was everywhere and
Ep. 271: How Alcohol Affects Your Brain, Body + Mood (And What Happens When You Stop Drinking)
If you’ve ever found yourself googling “why can’t I sleep after drinking?” or “is alcohol making my anxiety worse?”—you are not alone. So many of us are walking around exhausted, stressed, wired but tired, and wondering what the hell is wrong with us… without realizing that alcohol might be the culprit.
In this episode, I’m talking with Gill Tietz—biochemist, sobriety educator, and host of the
Ep. 270: Not Drinking Tonight: A Therapist's Take On How To Break Free From Gray Area Drinking
Ever found yourself googling “Do I have a drinking problem?” at 2AM after another night of “just a couple glasses of wine” turned into a bottle (again)? Or wondering if you really need to quit drinking—or if you’re just being too hard on yourself?
If so, you are not alone. I’ve been there. And in this episode of The Hello Someday Podcast, I’m talking with Amanda E. White, a licensed therapist a
Ep. 269: Your First Night Sober: How to Survive Cravings and Not Drink (Even Though You Want To)
If you’ve ever decided you’re not going to drink tonight—and then found yourself pouring a glass of wine at 9PM anyway—you’re not alone.
Cravings are intense. Early sobriety can feel like your brain is screaming at you to “just have one.”
But here’s the thing no one tells you: you don’t have to kill the craving. You just have to stop saying yes to it.
In this episode, I’m joined by my fr
Ep. 268: Sober Summer Secrets: What No One Tells You About Not Drinking in the Summer
Let’s be real—summer can be one of the hardest seasons to stay alcohol-free.
Between the barbecues, beach days, boozy vacations, girls’ weekends, and pool parties, it can feel like every single event is soaked in rosé, White Claws, and mimosas.
I remember thinking, “How am I supposed to get through the entire summer without drinking?” It felt impossible—until I actually tried it.
In this episod
Ep. 267: 10 Sobriety Myths That Are Flat-Out Lies (And What’s Actually True)
Have you ever heard someone say, “Only people with a problem with alcohol stop drinking” or “Life without wine is so boring”?
Yeah. Me too.
The truth is, there are a lot of flat-out lies floating around about what sobriety is really like—and if you’ve been scared to take a break from drinking, chances are you’ve believed at least one of them. I know I did.
But here’s the truth: most of the stor
Ep. 266: Why Do We Crave Alcohol? Dopamine Nation with Dr. Anna Lembke
If you’ve been caught in that exhausting loop of “I need to take a break” followed by “I need a drink,” this episode will be a game-changer.
I asked Dr. Anna Lembke—Stanford psychiatrist, addiction specialist, and author of Dopamine Nation—to help explain the science behind alcohol cravings, why dopamine plays a central role in addiction, and how you can reset your brain to feel better without
Ep. 265: Friends In Sobriety: How To Build The Relationships You Need After You Stop Drinking
If you’ve ever wondered what happens to your friendships when you stop drinking, you are so not alone.
Because when alcohol has been the glue holding your social life together, stepping away from it can feel like pulling a thread that unravels everything.
In this episode of The Hello Someday Podcast, I sat down with Dr. Kimberly Horn, research psychologist and author of Friends Matter, For Lif
Ep. 264: Drunk-ish: Casey’s Drinking From Blackouts To Breakthroughs
Hey there! In today’s episode, I’m flipping the mic and sharing an interview of me—recorded on the Drunk-ish podcast with the hilarious and wise Stefanie Wilder-Taylor—comedian, author of Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay and Drunk-ish, and one of the original mom writers who made me feel seen in the early days of parenting (and wine o’clock).
If you’ve ever wanted to hear the full origin story—l
Ep. 263: Have You Tried To Moderate Your Drinking?
If you’ve ever tried to “just have one” or “only drink on weekends,” you’re not alone. Most women I work with try moderating their drinking before they ever take a full break from alcohol.
I did it too—for years. I set all the rules: only wine with dinner, no drinks during the week, only on special occasions. And I broke all those rules. Over and over.
In this episode of The Hello Someday Podca
Ep. 262: How to Repair Relationships with Your Children After Stopping Drinking
Stopping drinking is hard enough. But repairing the emotional aftermath that lands at your kids’ feet? That’s a whole different level of brave. Whether your kids are toddlers or teenagers, grown adults or somewhere in between, chances are you’re asking yourself, “How do I talk to them about this?” or “Will they ever trust me again?”
In this episode, I asked Janice Johnson Dowd—licensed master soc
Ep. 261: How To Overcome Self-Doubt and Navigate Imposter Syndrome (Without Drinking Through It)
If you’ve ever felt like you’re not good enough, like you don’t belong, or like you’re secretly one mistake away from being exposed as a fraud… you’re not alone. That feeling has a name—Imposter Syndrome—and it’s more common than you think, especially for high-achieving women juggling work, family, sobriety, and everything else life throws your way.
Imposter Syndrome (or as my guest calls it, “th
Ep. 260: How To Get Help From Your Doctor If You’re Struggling With Alcohol
If you're worried about your drinking and wondering how your doctor can help, you’re not alone. So many women I talk to want support—but they’re unsure what to say, how it’ll show up in their medical file, or whether their doctor will even take them seriously. You might worry about being judged, dismissed, or told to “just cut back” or “go to AA.”
That’s why I asked Megan Popp, a family nurse pra
Ep. 259: Why Moms Do It All and How To Get Your Partner To Do More
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything in your household—while your partner somehow has time to watch SportsCenter or scroll on their phone—you’re not alone.
Managing the invisible load of running a home and family can feel like an unpaid, full-time job on top of everything else you do. And if you’re navigating sobriety, the stress, resentment, and exhaustion can feel even heavier—becau
Ep. 258: How to Navigate Life As A Stepmom In A Blended Family (Without Drinking Through the Stress)
Stepmom life is no joke. It’s one of the hardest, most emotionally challenging roles to take on—yet most of us step into it completely unprepared for the rollercoaster ahead. You’re trying to blend two families, manage different parenting styles, navigate tricky dynamics with an ex, and build a strong relationship with kids who may or may not accept you.
Oh, and while you’re at it, you’re also su
Ep. 257: Rebuilding Trust With Your Body In Sobriety
If you’re a sober curious woman or in the early stages of sobriety, chances are you’ve spent years feeling disconnected from your body.
Whether it was waking up with hangovers, feeling puffy and bloated, trying (and failing) to diet while still drinking, or just feeling uncomfortable in your skin—your relationship with your body may feel strained.
Here’s the truth: rebuilding trust with your body
Ep. 256: How To Not Hate Your Husband After Kids
If you’re a mom who has ever found yourself seething with resentment while your partner somehow gets to sleep in, take leisurely bathroom breaks, or “helps” with the kids by taking them to the park for an hour while you tackle the 500 things left on the to-do list—this episode is for you.
Marriage after kids is hard. And for so many women, it’s enough to make anyone crack open a bottle of wine at
Ep. 255: 12 Steps for Skeptics – Clearing Up Common Misconceptions About a Path to Sobriety
If you’ve ever thought about exploring a 12-step program but felt hesitant—whether because of the language, the concept of "God," or the label "alcoholic"—this episode is for you.
As someone who has my own doubts about following a 12-step program on my path to sobriety, I get it. It can feel intimidating, outdated, or just not like “your thing.”
But here’s the deal: while it’s not the only path
Ep. 254: Simplify Your Life with Sobriety: Practical Tips to Reduce Stress and Overwhelm
Life is busy, chaotic, and sometimes really overwhelming. Between work, kids, relationships, and the endless to-do list, it can feel like there’s no room to breathe.
And for many women, alcohol has become the go-to way to cope—whether it’s wine after a long day or cocktails on the weekend to escape the stress.
But what if the very thing you think is helping is actually making everything harder?
Ep. 253: Drinking Games & The Pressure To Be Perfect
Have you ever felt like you had to be perfect? That you had to succeed effortlessly, without anyone seeing how hard you were working? I know I did. And for a long time, drinking felt like the thing that helped me pull it off.
In today’s episode, I’m talking with Sarah Levy, author of Drinking Games, a memoir in essays exploring drinking culture, perfectionism, and what it means to opt out.
If y
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