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Sober & Lit Podcast
Real talk for women ditching alcohol to feel lit — alcohol free.
Sober & Lit is the podcast for women who are ready to rethink their drinking, take their power back, and build a life that actually feels better without booze.
Join alcohol freedom coaches Susan Larkin and Ruby Williams for honest conversations, relatable stories, and real-life tools to help you get sober, stay sober, and feel truly lit — alcohol free.
Whether you're sober-curious, cutting back, or already alcohol-free, you’ll find powerful support, tools, coaching strategies, and laughs along the way.
No shame. No labels. No rock bottom required. Just freedom, clarity, and the peace you’ve been craving.
New episodes weekly — tune in and get ready to feel lit alcohol-free.
Episodes
80 episodes
The Truth About 'Drink Responsibly'—What the Alcohol Industry Doesn't Want You to Know / EP 79
Is “Drink Responsibly” Just a Marketing Scam? What if the phrase “drink responsibly” isn’t about safety—but about shifting blame? In this eye-opening episode of the Sober & Lit Podcast, Ruby and Susan peel back the glos...
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Season 2
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Episode 79
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33:54
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I Gave Up Drinking to Save Myself: Allison's Sober Story / EP 78
What if that nightly glass of Chardonnay wasn’t really relaxing you—it was slowly unraveling you? In this powerful episode of the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast, Ruby and Susan sit down with guest Allison Barber: former Division I ...
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Season 1
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Episode 78
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34:12
Do Sober People Really Judge Drinkers? / EP 77
Welcome back to the Feel Lit Alcohol Free podcast! Today, we’re kicking off our brand-new “Alcohol-Free Myth Busters” series by tackling a juicy one: “Do sober people judge drinkers?”If you’ve ever wondered what your alcohol-free friend ...
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Season 2
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Episode 77
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28:01
Can Hypnotherapy Help You Quit Drinking? The Surprising Truth / EP 76
What if giving up alcohol wasn’t about what you’re losing—but everything you’re about to gain?In this episode of the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast, we’re joined by clinical psychologist Silvia Subirana, Unconscious Moderati...
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Season 2
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Episode 76
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33:14
Sober & Strong in Midlife: Empowering Women to Thrive Without Alcohol / EP 75
What if aging could feel expansive instead of limiting? What if breaking free from alcohol in midlife wasn’t a crisis—but a launchpad?In this episode, Ruby Williams and Susan Larkin sit down with their guest the fiercely wise and funny Debi...
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Season 2
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Episode 75
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38:13
I Quit Drinking- So Why Don't I Feel Amazing? / EP 74
"What do I do when I’m not feeling lit after quitting drinking?"In this refreshingly real episode of Feel Lit Alcohol Free, hosts Ruby and Susan tackle a question so many sober-curious and alcohol-free women secretly ask: “Why ...
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Season 2
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37:26
Are You a Gray Area Drinker? Jolene Park Breaks It Down / EP 73
Welcome back to the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast! In this episode, hosts Coach Susan and Coach Ruby are thrilled to sit down with Jolene Park, a sought-after speaker, functional nutritionist, and creator of the revolutionary NOURISH ...
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Season 2
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Episode 73
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52:51
Sober Behind the Bar: Chris Cardone’s Mission for Sober Inclusivity in Hospitality / EP 72
What happens when one of New York’s top bartenders goes sober—and gets even better at his craft?In this episode of Feel Lit Alcohol Free, Ruby and Susan sit down with award-winning bartender Chris Cardone, who’s flipping the s...
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Season 2
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Episode 72
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47:39
Coming Out Alcohol-Free: How to Tell Your Friends & Family You’re Not Drinking / EP 71
What happens when you stop drinking—but the rest of your world doesn’t? In this episode of Feel Lit Alcohol Free, we’re diving into the heart-pounding moment every sober-curious soul eventually faces: telling friends and family, “I do...
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Season 2
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Episode 71
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36:39
How Meditation Paved the Way for Rory Kinsella’s Sober Journey / EP 70
What if the first step to drinking less wasn’t quitting—but sitting still? In this episode of Feel Lit Alcohol Free, we’re joined by Rory Kinsella, a former hard-drinking musician turned Vedic meditation teacher and sober coach. Rory ...
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Season 2
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Episode 70
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47:25
Bachelorette Parties Without Booze: How to Celebrate Alcohol-Free / Ep 69
"Help! I've been invited to a bachelorette party in Wine Country, and I'm not drinking. What should I do?" Welcome back to the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast! In this episode, hosts Susan Larkin and Ruby Williams are joined by special ...
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Season 2
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Episode 69
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40:54
Six Key Questions Answered About an Alcohol Free Lifestyle / EP 68
What if the real magic isn’t just in quitting drinking—but in everything that comes after?Welcome back to the Feel Lit Alcohol Free podcast! In this episode your hosts and alcohol freedom coaches Ruby Williams and Susan Larkin get...
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Season 2
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Episode 68
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40:51
“I Thought I Was Too Young”: The Untold Truth About Liver Disease & Alcohol / EP 67
What happens when “just one glass” turns into a deadly diagnosis?In this raw and riveting episode of Feel Lit Alcohol Free, Ruby Williams and Susan Larkin sit down with Karla Adkins, co-founder of Zero Proof Life and author of She C...
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Season 2
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Episode 67
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39:32
Why Alcohol Isn’t the Reward You Think It Is / EP 66
Welcome back to the Feel Lit Alcohol Free podcast! In this episode, we're diving deep into one of the most common beliefs we hear from clients: “I deserve a drink.” Sound familiar?Join your hosts and alcohol freedom coaches, Ruby ...
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Season 2
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Episode 66
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29:44
Sober & Spicy: Mocktail Mom’s Refreshing Take on Life Without Drinking / EP 65
What if the best thing you ever drank didn’t have alcohol in it?In this episode, Susan and Ruby sit down with the amazing Deb Podlager—aka Mocktail Mom—who went from drinking Chardonnay every weekend, to sipping spicy, spirit-free...
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39:20
Dating, Divorce & Sobriety—The Secrets No One Talks About / EP 64
What happens when you take alcohol out of dating, relationships, and major life transitions? Does connection get harder—or better?In this episode of Feel Lit Alcohol Free, Ruby and Susan sit down with Jeanette Levitt, a certifie...
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Season 2
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Episode 64
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34:42
Drinking because you’re lonely? Truth about Alcohol & Isolation / EP 63
Welcome back to Feel Lit Alcohol Free! In this episode we’re tackling a topic that’s raw, real, and rarely talked about—loneliness.Did you ever pour a drink just to fill the silence? You are not alone. Loneliness is one of t...
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Season 2
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Episode 63
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30:19
Exploring the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Alcohol Use with Peggi Cooney / EP 62
In this new episode, Hosts Susan Larkin and Ruby Williams are thrilled to have the remarkable Peggi Cooney—author, speaker, and sobriety advocate. Peggi's transformation from wine lover to alcohol-free warrior is nothing short of inspiri...
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Season 2
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Episode 62
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42:11
Why Chasing Happiness in a Wine Glass Always Leaves You Empty / EP 61
Welcome back to the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast! In this episode, your hosts, Susan and Ruby, dive deep into the complex relationship between alcohol and happiness. Ruby opens up with a question many of us have pondered: "Does alcohol real...
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Season 2
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Episode 61
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35:14
Embracing Sobriety After Heartbreak with Rose Clark / EP 60
In this compelling episode of the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast, Ruby and Susan are joined by the inspiring Rose Clark, a courageous mother, wife, and law enforcement officer who shares her riveting journey of overcoming grief and addiction. Ha...
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Season 2
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Episode 60
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36:03
Anger Management Mastery: Embrace Emotions in a Sober Life / EP 59
Welcome to Feel Lit Alcohol Free, your go-to podcast for navigating the empowering journey of living alcohol-free. We’re Coaches Ruby Williams and Coach Susan Larkin; today we’re tackling a potent emotion that many encounter on this path—anger....
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Season 2
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Episode 59
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34:46
From Gray Area Drinker to Sober Dad: Todd Kinney's Powerful Story / EP 58
In this episode of the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast, Ruby and Susan are thrilled to welcome Todd Kinney, a distinguished attorney and acclaimed author from Omaha, Nebraska. Todd opens up about the internal conflicts and societal pr...
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Season 2
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Episode 58
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37:44
Rise and Shine: Creating Powerful Morning Habits for Alcohol-Free Success / EP 57
Welcome back to another invigorating episode of the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast! This episode answers a listener's question: "There's so much talk about having a morning routine, I'm struggling with this. Why is a morning routine so ...
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Season 2
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Episode 57
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28:46
Beyond the Bottle: Kate Nichols on Family, Health, and an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle / Ep 56
Welcome to the "Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast." In this episode, hosts Susan Larkin and Ruby Williams are joined by Kate Nichols. Kate shares her transformative journey of living an alcohol-free life, highlighting the profound impact it ...
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Season 2
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Episode 56
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31:56
Stop "Shoulding" Yourself: Break Free from Negative Thoughts and Embrace Alcohol-Free Living / EP 55
Ready to break free from the crippling "shoulds" that hold you back? In this episode of the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast, co-hosts Susan and Ruby dive into the sneaky, self-destructive habit of "shoulding" ourselves. How often do yo...
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Season 2
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Episode 55
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32:45