In this episode of the Love Sober Podcast, Kate and Helen explore summer sobriety and how to build a realistic, compassionate summer toolkit using ideas from Kate’s book “Love Your Sober Year.” They talk about seasons, hormones, grief, parenting, and why women need a softer, cyclical approach to recovery – plus lots of very practical tools for getting through summer alcohol-free.We cover:Why seasons and cycles (monthly, yearly, life stages) matter for women in recoveryThe pressure of “perfect summer” energy and how to lower expectationsPractical summer toolkit ideas: AF + nootropic drinks, electrolytes, fans, seasonal food, simple rituals with kidsHow to plan for big days out, holidays, and comedown days without using boozeTurning “I should be drinking” moments into chances to protect memories, honour grief, and stay connectedGrab a cuppa and let's chat xBuy Love Your Sober Year: Work