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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
94 episodes
Sober Curious Meets Bold AF: Abby Calabrese on Breaking Norms and Embracing THC Drinks / EP 93
What if giving up alcohol wasn’t the end of fun—but the beginning of a rebellion? In this facinating episode of Sober & Lit, Susan and Ruby sit down with the vibrant and unfiltered Abby Cala...
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Episode 93
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Understanding Binge Drinking: A Must-Hear for Women / EP 92
“Is weekend drinking really harmless—or is it quietly stealing your energy, health, and joy?”In this episode of the Sober & Lit Podcast, Ruby and Susan dive straight into the truth about binge drinking, especially the...
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Episode 92
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Outsmarting Addiction: Amber Hollingsworth on Strategies To Help Loved Ones / EP 91
How do I help someone I love who’s struggling with addiction—without ultimatums, power struggles, or losing myself in the process?We’re joined by the incredible Amber Hollingsworth—licensed professional counselor, ...
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Episode 91
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Why isn’t my life magically perfect now that I’m sober? When Life Gets “Lifey” / EP 90
You quit drinking, you’re feeling lit, and suddenly… real life crashes back in. Now what?In this milestone 90th episode of Sober & Lit, Coaches Susan Larkin and Ruby Williams get radically honest about the messy, beau...
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Episode 90
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Modern Sobriety, Female Empowerment, and the Sober Revolution with Kristen Baer / EP 89
What if ditching alcohol is the exact thing that sets your creative fire ablaze?In this electrifying episode of Sober & Lit, Coaches Ruby and Susan sit down with actor, writer, and founder of Creative Sobriety
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Episode 89
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The Surprising Truth: Are Sober People Really Missing Out on All the Fun? / EP 88
Are Sober People Missing Out… or Finally Tapping In?Welcome to Sober & Lit! In this episode, Ruby and Susan bust one of the biggest lies about sobriety: that going alcohol-free means missing out on fun, freedom, and c...
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Episode 88
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Ditch the Diet and Drinks: Sustainable Weight Loss with Dr. Ginny / EP 87
What if eating more could actually help you feel better, weigh less, and ditch the drink for good? In this powerful episode of Sober & Lit, Susan and Ruby sit down with Dr. Ginny Trieweiler—...
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Ann Dowsett Johnston, Quit Lit Pioneer: Telling the Truth About Women and Drinking / EP 86
What if your story—the one you’re scared to tell—is the very thing that could set you free?In this powerful episode of Sober & Lit, Ruby and Susan sit down with Ann Dowsett Johnston, bestselling author of
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No Rock Bottom Required to Quit Drinking: What If You Just Want to Feel Better? / EP 85
What if your “wake-up call” didn’t have to be a disaster?In this powerful episode of the Sober & Lit Podcast, Coaches Ruby and Susan shatter the outdated belief that you need to hit rock bottom to reevaluate your rela...
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The #1 Mindset Hack That Helped Thousands Get Sober: Scott Pinyard Wisdom / EP 84
What if the key to lasting change isn’t more willpower… but less attachment to your thoughts?In this episode of Sober & Lit, we sit down with the brilliant Scott Pinyard—former Head Coach at This Naked Mind—to explore...
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When Is The Best Time To Change Your Drinking? Here's How To Break Free / EP 83
Welcome to the Sober & Lit Podcast—where living alcohol-free gets to be bold, empowered, and dare we say… fun.In this episode, Susan and Ruby ask the question so many of us avoid: Is there ever a “right” time to chang...
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Hiding Your Drinking: Lauren’s Journey From Mommy Wine Culture to Freedom / EP 82
Welcome back to the Sober & Lit Podcast! In this episode, Ruby and Susan sit down with guest Lauren O’Hanlon—better known as Coach Lo—a certified life coach, former bartender, and ex-mommy-wine-culture enthusiast. Lauren ...
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Episode 82
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Sober & Lit: Why Reclaiming Sobriety Is the New Cool / EP 81
What if “sober” wasn’t a label to hide—but a vibe to celebrate?In this bold new chapter of the podcast, your hosts Susan Larkin and Ruby Williams unveil the rebrand from Feel Lit Alcohol Free to Sober and Lit—and the deeper why behind the n...
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Episode 81
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Functional Sobriety: With Dr. Brooke Scheller, Nourishing Your Body for Alcohol-Free Living / EP 80
Are you feeding your freedom… or fueling your cravings?Welcome back to the Sober and Lit Podcast! Today, we’re getting real about something most sobriety conversations skip: how what you eat can change how you drink.Dr. Brooke...
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Episode 80
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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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Episode 79
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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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Episode 78
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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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Episode 77
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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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Episode 76
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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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Episode 75
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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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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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Episode 73
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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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Episode 72
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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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Episode 71
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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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Episode 70
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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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Episode 69
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