Thriving Alcohol-Free with Mocktail Mom
Are you afraid the fun will end when you quit drinking? Are you nervous about what you will drink instead of your favorite alcoholic beverage? Welcome to the Thriving Alcohol-Free podcast with Deb, the Mocktail Mom. This is the place for delightful conversations about non-alcoholic cocktails and the joy of sober living. We celebrate authentic freedom of life without alcohol. There are many great podcasts about getting sober, but in this podcast, we will focus on the delicious world of non-alcoholic options and the fun of living each day without a “mommy wine headache.” After almost nine years of trying to moderate and promising "I will just have one," Deb broke up with Chardonnay and loves to share the freedom & fun of an alcohol-free lifestyle. You, too, can thrive and be free from alcohol. Join Deb’s membership & make mocktails together during her weekly virtual Happy Hours, plus gain access to her beginner mocktail course. The direct link to join is ThrivingAlcoholFree.com Follow on Instagram or TikTok @Mocktail.Mom Website: MocktailMom.com
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91 episodes
EP 90 Celebrating Life (And Weddings) Without The Alcohol with Maddie Eller
I’ve got such a fun and feel-good episode for you! I’m joined by the fabulous Maddie from Mocktails with Maddie, who’s here to share her incredible story of embracing an alcohol-free lifestyle before hitting her 30s. Growing up in a...
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EP 89 Sober Milestones & Holiday Tips with Barbara Williams
If you don’t feel like you have a rock-bottom moment in your sobriety journey, you are not alone! On this episode of Thriving Alcohol-Free, I’m sitting down with the amazing Barbara Williams, the heart behind Sober In Colour on Instagram! Barba...
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EP 88 Launching America’s First Non-Alcoholic Bottle Shop With Victoria Watters
Grab your favorite mocktail and join me for an inspiring chat with Victoria Watters, co-founder of Dry Atlas and creator of America’s first NA bottle shop, Spirited Away. Victoria shares how she launched this game-changing business during the p...
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EP 87 How Don Lemon Inspired My Mocktail Book + A Special Recipe!
Hey, friends, it’s Deb! I recently posted a few sneak peek photos of my new book, The Happiest Hour: Delicious Mocktails for a Fabulous Moms' Night In on Instagram, and it hit me—I haven’t even shared the backstory with you yet! Well, we're fix...
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EP 86 Creating a Virtual Haven for Sobriety with Sober Summit’s Maggie Klaassens
Today I have Maggie Klaassens as my guest, the founder of the Sober Summit and a certified alcohol-free coach. In this fun chat, Maggie shares her personal journey to an alcohol-free lifestyle, navigating mommy wine culture, and her inspiring p...
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EP 85 From Shark Tank to Success: The Wildwonder Story With Founder, Rosa Li
Buckle up because today's episode is one I've been so excited about! Joining me is none other than Rosa Li, the incredible founder of Wildwonder, my absolute favorite sparkling drink that's as delicious as it is good for your gut. If you've hea...
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EP 84 Launching Texas's First Alcohol-Free Bottle Shop with Helenita of Sipple
On this episode of Thriving Alcohol-Free, I’m thrilled to sit down with Helenita, co-founder of Texas’s first non-alcoholic bottle shop, Sipple. Helenita shares her and her husband's inspiring journey into creating a space for those seeking alc...
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EP 83 Big Announcements + A Few Lessons For Starting Your Alcohol-Free Journey
Hey friends! It's just me today, popping in for a quick catch-up as we wrap up summer and get ready for a new season. So, I've been on a little personal mission—challenging myself to hit 10k steps a day for 100 days. (Yep, that's 1 million step...
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EP 82 Life, Loss, and Becoming A Mocktail Author With Derick Santiago
I'm so thrilled to have Derick Santiago back on the podcast today. Derick, one of my favorite guests and an all-around fabulous human, is here to share more of his inspiring alcohol-free journey. If you haven’t listened to our first
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EP 81 Breaking Free From Mommy Wine Culture With Hadley Sorensen
Hey friends, I’m thrilled to have Hadley Sorensen with me on the podcast, author of The Dirty Truth on Social Drinking, mom of three boys, and a lifelong runner. Sparked by social awkwardness at 14, Hadley found solace in alcohol and b...
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EP 80 Using Tea and Kombucha In Functional Mixology with Lila Volkas
Ready to transform your approach to non-alcoholic beverages? Join me for a delightful chat with Lila Volkas, a certified nutrition consultant and mixologist who is on a mission to make nutrition and mixology fun and easy to understand through h...
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EP 79 Unlocking Mindful Drinking With Ian Andersen of Sunnyside
I am thrilled to have as my latest guest, Ian Andersen, co-founder of Sunnyside which is the top alcohol moderation app available. Many people shy away from total sobriety, but still want help to cut back on drinking. Friends, Sunnyside is here...
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EP 78 Meet Abbie Jean: A Recovering Alcoholic and Sober TikTok Sensation
I am beyond excited because we have the fabulous Abbie Jean from TikTok joining us. If you're on TikTok and not following her yet, what are you even doing? Abbie Jean, famous for her fun coffee drinks, amazing nail art, and those adorable accen...
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EP 77 Fighting the Stigma of Sobriety With Courtney of Discovering Mocktails
Have you ever wondered how one person's journey can ignite a movement? Join me as I share my conversation with a truly inspiring guest all the way from Canada, Courtney Johnson of Discovering Mocktails. After hitting rock bottom in 2022, Courtn...
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EP 76 Taking A Break From Alcohol: Jen Olafson’s Practical Approach
Does the thought of going completely sober seem a bit wild or intimidating? Trust me, I get it—it can feel a bit embarrassing to even think about, especially when you’re hanging out with your drinking buddies. But I'm super excited to share thi...
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Ep 75 How to Tap into Bravery With Jess From Joyus Non-alcoholic Wines
Ever felt like everyone around you thinks you're a little crazy for chasing a dream? Join me for an inspiring chat with Jess from Joyous Non-Alcoholic Wines, where we dive into her incredible journey of bravery and determination. Jess started w...
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Ep 74 What It Means to Live Authentically Alcohol-Free With Josnelly Aponte
In this episode of Thriving Alcohol-Free, I’m hanging out with the lovely Josnelly, from sunny Jacksonville, Florida. We first connected at the Mocktail Summit while making some delicious drinks, and ever since I’ve been anxious to get her on t...
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EP 73 Holistic Rendezvous: Blair Horton’s Approach to Artistic Mocktails and Healthy Living
Hey friends! In this episode, I sit down with the remarkable Blair Horton from Holistic Rendezvous, a holistic nutrition consultant, natural chef, and student of functional medicine, who is transforming the way we think about health and wellnes...
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EP 72 The WithCo Brand Journey with Cofounder Josh Ellis
I had an absolute blast chatting with the amazing Josh Ellis, the co-founder of WithCo. If you haven’t heard of WithCo yet, you're in for a treat because they’re shaking up the beverage world with their all-natural mixers that are perfect for e...
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EP 71 Crafting the Perfect Pour with Instagram's Mocktail Mo
I'm thrilled to welcome the amazing Mocktail Mo to the show! Mo is a true pioneer in the mocktail scene and was one of the very first accounts I followed on my alcohol-free journey. After turning 45, Mo discovered she was struggling with alcoho...
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EP 70 Brewing For A Better Tomorrow With Joe Chura of Go Brewing
Ever wondered what it’s like to host David Goggins in your basement or kickstart a non-alcoholic beer revolution? Buckle up, because in this episode, I’m chatting with Joe Chura, the dynamic founder of Go Brewing, and he’s got some wild stories...
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EP 69 Finding Confidence In Your Alcohol-Free Life With Alyssa Heim
Hey friends, buckle up because today I have Alyssa Heim from Talk The Mock on Instagram joining me! Alyssa's journey is one for the books – she'll be sharing how she conquered her rocky relationship with alcohol, embraced sobriety, and stumbled...
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EP 68 Sober or Soberish? Katie Nessel's Guide to Mindful Drinking
Struggling with the decision to cut back or cut out alcohol can feel like an isolating battle, but it's a road well-traveled in our community. My latest guest is Katie Nessel from Soberish Mom who joins me in a conversation about mindful drinki...
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EP 67 New Brand Alert! Introducing Palace Beverages with Diana Panich
In today’s episode, we’re chatting with Diana Panich, the tech guru turned non-alcoholic beverage trailblazer behind the newest brand, Palace Beverages. Since embracing sobriety in 2020, Diana's mission has been to create a beverage that's both...
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EP 66 Joyful Drinking with Ellie Webb of Caleño Tropical NA Spirits
My goal this year was to invite more brands onto the podcast and I am making it happen! I'm very excited to introduce Ellie Webb, the visionary behind Caleño, as we chat about her leap from the alcohol industry to pioneering the UK's non-alcoho...
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