Sober Vibes: Alcohol free lifestyle tips for long-term sobriety, whether you're sober curious or ready to quit drinking for good
Sober Vibes: Alcohol free lifestyle tips for long-term sobriety, whether you're sober curious or ready to quit drinking for good
Courtney Andersen-Sobriety Coach & Author
Hey, Friend! Welcome to the Sober Vibes podcast, where sobriety meets empowerment. I’m Courtney Andersen, your host, a sober coach, author, and mom. I’ve been living an alcohol-free life since 8/18/2012. I know firsthand what it’s like to be a binge/grey area drinker, spending four years stuck in the moderation cycle before finally quitting for good.The Sober Vibes podcast is your go-to space for real talk, proven strategies, expert guidance, and inspiring stories from people who are redefining what it means to live without alcohol.Each week, we dive deep into the topics that matter most—from how to quit drinking alcohol, managing cravings, and navigating social situations to rebuilding confidence, emotional sobriety, and finding joy in sobriety.Whether you’re newly sober, in long-term recovery, or just sober curious about alcohol-free living, Sober Vibes offers the support, insights, resources, and encouragement you need.Join a like-minded community and discover how sobriety can unlock a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life. Don’t just quit drinking, let’s have fun on this sobriety journey together!Grab my Free 30-Day Sober Not Boring CalendarCheck out my Website Connect on Instagram
I’m Just Trying to Figure Out My Relationship with Alcohol” (Why You Feel Stuck in the Moderation Cycle)
If you’ve ever said, “I’m just trying to figure out my relationship with alcohol,” you’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I break down why this common phrase often keeps women stuck in the moderation cycle longer than they realize. What sounds like curiosity is often actually uncertainty, emotional exhaustion, and years of trying to make drinking “work” in a way that no longer feels sustainable. In This Episode, You’ll Learn • why “f...
Jul 3
15 min
Decision Fatigue Is Sabotaging Sobriety: How to Use Relapse Prevention and a Sobriety Plan to Stop Night Emotional Drinking for Good
Decision Fatigue Is Sabotaging Your Sobriety Ever notice how staying sober feels harder at night than it does in the morning? It's not because you're weak. It's not because you lack motivation. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I explain how decision fatigue impacts sobriety and why emotional drinking often happens during predictable danger windows like after work, weekends, and social events. You'll learn how to reduce relapse risk by making fewer decisions, creating simple routine...
Jun 26
22 min
Stress Spikes Are Your Real Trigger How to Relax Without Alcohol and Curb Alcohol Cravings to Stay Sober When Life Gets Messy
Stress Spikes Are Your Real Trigger Most people think they're triggered by alcohol. But what if the real trigger is stress? In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I break down why stress spikes are often the hidden force behind alcohol cravings and emotional drinking. You'll learn how to recognize the early signs of overwhelm, create a simple emergency plan, and protect your nervous system before stress turns into a craving. If you're trying to stay sober and find yourself reaching for a...
Jun 19
18 min
How to Maintain Sobriety During the Summer: Relapse Prevention, Sober Living, and Staying Consistent
How to Maintain Sobriety During the Summer Summer can be one of the best seasons of the year but it can also be a time when routines disappear, schedules change, and sobriety starts to feel a little shaky. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I share how to maintain your sobriety during the summer months without white-knuckling your way through it. If you've been feeling disconnected from the habits and support systems that help you stay sober, this episode will help you get back to th...
Jun 13
21 min
How to Quit Drinking and Stay Sober This Summer: A Simple Plan for Alcohol Cravings and Social Pressure
Summer can feel like one long drinking event, with patios, vacations, BBQs, concerts, and social pressure everywhere. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I break down how to quit drinking and stay sober during the summer months without isolating yourself or feeling like you’re missing out. If summer always pulls you back into emotional drinking or the moderation cycle, this episode will help you build a simple sobriety plan that actually works in real life. In This Episode, You’ll Lea...
May 29
28 min
You’re not “bad at sobriety” How to use habit stacking to build sober habits, rebuild self-trust, and quit drinking
You’re Not Bad at Sobriety If you've ever thought, "Maybe I'm just not a sober person," this episode is for you. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I break down why sobriety isn't about becoming a different person overnight. It's about building simple, repeatable habits that reduce decision fatigue, create stability, and help you stay consistent. If you're quitting drinking and struggling to trust yourself, this episode will show you how small routines can create big changes over tim...
May 22
22 min
Stop Starting Over: Rewrite the Moderation Cycle by Replacing Emotional Drinking with a Recovery Routine That Makes Staying Sober Automatic
Stop Starting Over and Break the Moderation Cycle If you feel like you keep repeating the same cycle with drinking, doing well, slipping, feeling shame, and starting over again, this episode is for you. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I break down why emotional drinking follows predictable patterns and how to build a sobriety routine that helps staying sober feel more automatic. If you’re stuck in the moderation cycle or trying to stop drinking without constantly resetting, this e...
May 15
24 min
Predict your next drink before it happens: How to spot drinking triggers and stop emotional drinking using a simple sobriety plan that actually works
If you feel like your drinking “just happens,” this episode will change how you see it. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I break down how drinking triggers and emotional drinking follow predictable patterns and how to interrupt them before they turn into a drink. If you’re quitting drinking and stuck in the same cycle, this will help you get ahead of it. In This Episode, You’ll Learn • how to identify your personal drinking triggers • Why emotional drinking feels automatic &n...
May 1
15 min
Slipping into emotional drinking because you can’t shut off your brain Stop stress drinking, manage alcohol cravings, and build sober living habits that help you unwind
Emotional Drinking at Night? How to Stop Stress Drinking and Manage Alcohol Cravings Without Wine If your brain won’t shut off at night and you find yourself reaching for a drink just to relax, you’re not alone. For many high-achieving women, emotional drinking becomes the fastest way to unwind after a long day of being “on.” But what feels like relief is often just a temporary shutdown, one that makes alcohol cravings stronger and sober living harder the next day. In this episode of the Sobe...
Apr 24
24 min
You don’t want wine, you want relief: Replace stress drinking with proven sobriety support strategies so quitting drinking finally sticks
If you’ve ever thought, “I need a drink,” what you’re really craving might not be alcohol — it’s relief. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I break down the real reason behind alcohol cravings and why stress drinking becomes such a strong habit when you’re trying to quit drinking. Instead of relying on willpower, this episode shows you how to replace the need for relief with strategies that actually support your nervous system and help you build a sustainable sober living routine. In...
Apr 18
30 min
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