Catherine and Kim discuss the initial steps they took when they stopped drinking alcohol. They also talk about breaking the cycle of relying on that 5:00 daily drink. They share ideas on ways to help you get organized with your plan to get sober. Remember if you are looking to quit - consult your doctor first! Email us: [email protected] or follow us on Instagram @theweekendsoberpodcast References: https://curiouselixirs.com https://www.sobermomsquad.com https://www.theluckiestclub.com https://www.weareraisingthebar.com

Catherine takes a week off and Kim interviews her husband Evan to get his perspective on things. He shares his experience helping her through sobriety as well as how his life has changed as a partner of someone who quit drinking. He talks about how he has supported Kim and gives some tips for along the way.  Facts: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/understanding-alcohol-use-disorder Follow us on instagram @theweekendsoberpodcast or on Facebook!  Email us with any questions or topics - [email protected]

Kim and Catherine discuss their drinking patterns when they each became mothers around eleven years ago and how the "mommy wine culture" influenced their habits. They explore the different red flags that they continued to ignore over the years, as they tried to justify their behavior for a long time.  References: https://theluckiestclub.com https://untamedbook.com https://www.jelbows.com

Kim and Catherine discuss their early years of drinking in high school and college. They explore how many of their friendships were built upon the party culture and that is when they both began to use alcohol as a coping mechanism.  "Repetition is a valuable tool on the way to uncovering the best version of yourself. Practice who you want to be." -Yung Pueblo @YungPueblo References: https://www.jelbows.com @jelbowsdeskpads  https://www.brcrecovery.com/emotional-maturity-and-substance-abuse #sober #soberpodcast #sobriety #jelbowsdeskpads

Catherine and Kim discuss gray area drinking, which is the vast space between rock bottom and drinking every now and again. This is the place where they found themselves hanging out for years and years, before they finally quit drinking for good. Thanksgiving was always the time of year when they would make excuses to get drunk and allow themselves to "live a little." @theweekendsoberpodcast References: https://www.thetemper.com/gray-area-drinking/ https://www.sobermomsquad.com https://www.theluckiestclub.com https://iamsober.com https://curiouselixirs.com

Catherine and Kim dive into the controversial label, "alcoholic," and they share their thoughts behind how alcohol now fits into their lives.  References: https://theluckiestclub.circle.com https://www.sobermomsquad.com https://www.thetemper.com https://time.com/5743993/stopped-calling-myself-alcoholic/

We are Kim and Catherine, two moms who always believed that alcohol was the only way to have fun and unwind. We want to give you a glimpse into real, everyday life through the sober lens. We are both approaching our one year sober anniversaries and are excited to share our discoveries of life without alcohol with you.  Follow us on instagram: @theweekendsoberpodcast Music: https://www.hooksounds.com/royalty-free-music/pulse-to-life/2044106/ References made to: https://thisnakedmind.com https://www.soberpowered.com https://untamedbook.com