A Sober Story Podcast

Emily splits her drinking history into two different realms: college party drinking, and anxious stressed-out working mom drinking. These two chapters of Emily's drinking differ greatly, however, they do have one thing in common: both chapters of Emily's drinking added zero value to her life. In fact, really shitty things happened when she drank. After another slip up of accidentally drinking to excess and making an ass out of herself, Emily woke up to her young daughter crying. Her little girl was worried, confused, and shaken by the belligerent woman she had seen the night before that she couldn't believe was her mom. Looking at the pain in her daughter's eyes, Emily knew she needed to make a change. Listen now to Emily's story and how she stopped drinking and became the best mom and person she could be.
Creator/Host: Emily Roberts
Have an inspirational sober story you would like to share? Send an email to [email protected] for a chance to have your story featured on the podcast!
Check out Two Roots Brewing Co. here!
Emily's Resources:
Sober Curious Facebook Group
A Sober Story Podcast Social Media:
Instagram @soberstorypodcast
YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtREg5C7AsOd6hWMYGYjtcw
A Sober Story Podcast Discussion Group on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/273976148134416
**Content/Trigger Warning: Triggering content**
If you or someone you know is suffering from trauma or mental illness please use the resources linked below for support:
National Alliance of Mental Illness:
1-800-950-6264
National Sexual Assault Number:
1-800-656-4673
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
1-800-273-8255
Eating Disorder Help Line:
1-888-375-7767
Music Credits:
Calm Before the Storm- EvgenyBardyuzha
The Cradle of Your Soul- LemonMusicStudio

Megan had been using wine to cope with the stresses of life as a mom of two young kids but when her marriage began to unravel leading to divorce, her drinking got out of hand. One holiday weekend at home, without her kids and no family nearby, Megan once again drank a bottle of wine and passed out. When she awoke at 3 am with night sweats, raging anxiety, shame, and self-loathing, she literally called out for a sign, a message, help, support of any kind to help get her out of this toxic cycle she had created. She got up, opened her email, and discovered she had won a scholarship to participate in an online support group program and she had until the following day to register. With nothing else to lose, Megan jumped on board and has never looked back. After finishing the100 day program, Megan decided to create her OWN sober support group meetings. Megan is now a certified health coach, runs three women's sobriety circles each week, and manages a wildly successful sober Instagram account (@sobahsistahs) Listen to her story now!
Creator/Host: Emily Roberts
Have an inspirational sober story you would like to share? Send your email to [email protected] for a chance to have your story featured on the podcast!
Check out Two Roots Brewing Co. here!
Contact today's guest, Megan, at [email protected]
Megan's website: www.sobahsistahs.com
Instagram: @sobahsistahs
Megan's resources:
This Naked Mind by Annie Grace
Quit Like A Woman by Holly Witaker
We Are the Luckiest by Laura McKowen
Naltrexone
Integrated Institute of Nutrition Health Coaching
A Sober Story Podcast Social Media:
Instagram @soberstorypodcast
YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtREg5C7AsOd6hWMYGYjtcw
A Sober Story Podcast Discussion Group on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/273976148134416
**Content/Trigger Warning: Triggering content**
If you or someone you know is suffering from trauma or mental illness please use the resources linked below for support:
National Alliance of Mental Illness:
1-800-950-6264
National Sexual Assault Number:
1-800-656-4673
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
1-800-273-8255
Eating Disorder Help Line:
1-888-375-7767
Music Credits:
Calm Before the Storm- EvgenyBardyuzha
The Cradle of Your Soul- LemonMusicStudio

Chuck describes himself as the poster boy of high functioning alcoholism. He used drugs and alcohol to get himself through his day to day routine. It wasn't until Chuck was faced with the prospect of a stint in jail after failing his interlock breathalyzer for the second time that he recognized he wasn't going to be able to cheat his way through the system. Chuck now fills a leadership role within a local AA meeting where he mentors individuals mandated to attend meetings. Chuck enjoys a glass of wine here and there with his wife. He has been clean from drugs for 12 years. Way to go, Chuck! Listen to his story now!
Creator/Host: Emily Roberts
Contact today's guest, Chuck, at [email protected]
Chuck's resources:
Sober Curious book/audio by Ruby Warrington
Alcoholics Anonymous
Virginia ASAP
A Sober Story Podcast Social Media:
Instagram @soberstorypodcast
YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtREg5C7AsOd6hWMYGYjtcw
A Sober Story Podcast Discussion Group of Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/273976148134416
**Content/Trigger Warning: Explicit language & triggering content**
If you or someone you know is suffering from trauma or mental illness please use the resources linked below for support:
National Alliance of Mental Illness:
1-800-950-6264
National Sexual Assault Number:
1-800-656-4673
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
1-800-273-8255
Eating Disorder Help Line:
1-888-375-7767
Music Credits:
Calm Before the Storm- EvgenyBardyuzha
The Cradle of Your Soul- LemonMusicStudio

Christina describes herself as a free spirit. However, moving every two years with her military family and then starting a years-long relationship at the age of 16 never allowed Christina to discover her true identity. After drinking heavily in college, and then moving into a corporate job where the booze flowed freely, Christina's drinking ramped up. After the birth of her daughter, Christina suffered through undiagnosed postpartum depression. By the time her daughter was 3 years old, Christina was rushing to get her child to bed so she could drink all night. In order to save her marriage, she made the decision to stop drinking. She also went to therapy and started to discuss her childhood sexual abuse and how that experience shaped her life. Christina's marriage eventually came to an end, but her sobriety is as strong as ever. Christina is the creator of @sisters_n_sobriety, an Instagram account dedicated to supporting other Black moms to recover from alcoholism and addiction out loud WITHOUT shame. You can reach Christina on Instagram today! Listen to her story now.
Creator/Host: Emily Roberts
Have an inspirational sober story you would like to share? Send your email to [email protected] for a chance to have your story featured on the podcast!
Check out Two Roots Brewing Co. here!
Contact today's guest, Christina, at [email protected]
Instagram: @sisters_n_sobriety
Christina's resources:
Talk therapy
The online sober community
A Sober Story Podcast Social Media:
Instagram @soberstorypodcast
YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtREg5C7AsOd6hWMYGYjtcw
A Sober Story Podcast Discussion Group on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/273976148134416
**Content/Trigger Warning: Triggering content**
If you or someone you know is suffering from trauma or mental illness please use the resources linked below for support:
National Alliance of Mental Illness:
1-800-950-6264
National Sexual Assault Number:
1-800-656-4673
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
1-800-273-8255
Eating Disorder Help Line:
1-888-375-7767
Music Credits:
Calm Before the Storm- EvgenyBardyuzha
The Cradle of Your Soul- LemonMusicStudio

Do you have a parent that struggles with addiction? Rachel, this week's guest, knows exactly what that is like. Rachel grew up in an impoverished community where drugs, alcohol, and teenage pregnancy ran rampant. Even though recognized that drinking was problematic, she got swept up in addictive and self-deprecating behavior after a breakup with a serious boyfriend. After years of binge drinking, her hangover symptoms were becoming more and more severe. Rachel had finally had enough. One day, while nursing yet another horrible hangover, she asked God for help. Rachel knew that when she asked for help from the universe, she was moving in the right direction. She went on to purchase quit lit and healing crystals to help her on her journey to sobriety. She also began the heavy work of exploring the trauma from her childhood. Eventually, Rachel realized that she wanted to help other women going through the same struggles she had gone through. She became a coach through A Sober Girl's Guide and holds weekly support circles where she listens to and validates the experiences of others. Listen to Rachel's heart-wrenching but beautiful story today.
Creator/Host: Emily Roberts
Have an inspirational sober story you would like to share? Send your email to [email protected] for a chance to have your story featured on the podcast!
Contact today's guest, Rachel can be reached via
Instagram:
@soberlifestyletribe
Rachel's Website (Access for sober coaching with Rachel!)
soberlifestyletribe.com
Rachel's Resources:
Quit Like A Woman by Holly Whitaker
ASoberGirlsGuide.com
Sober themed podcasts
A Sober Story Podcast Social Media:
Instagram @soberstorypodcast
YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtREg5C7AsOd6hWMYGYjtcw
A Sober Story Podcast Discussion Group on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/273976148134416
**Content/Trigger Warning: Triggering content**
If you or someone you know is suffering from trauma or mental illness please use the resources linked below for support:
National Alliance of Mental Illness:
1-800-950-6264
National Sexual Assault Number:
1-800-656-4673
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
1-800-273-8255
Eating Disorder Help Line:
1-888-375-7767
Music Credits:
Calm Before the Storm- EvgenyBardyuzha
The Cradle of Your Soul- LemonMusicStudio