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Alcohol Free Superpowers
Interviews of going alcohol free and the benefits of taking a break or stopping alcohol.
Episodes
58 episodes
Episode 58. Finding Purpose Beyond Alcohol with Gary Menkes
In this conversation Gary Menkes shares his sober story. Growing up on Long Island in the '80s, he was full of energy, chaos, and a desire to escape. His drinking nights turned into a series of reckless moments — until hitting rock bottom, when...
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57. From Addiction to Empowerment with Lisa Smith
In this conversation, Lisa Smith shares her journey from addiction to sobriety, detailing her struggles with high-functioning addiction while working in a demanding legal career. She discusses the pivotal moment that led her to seek help, the c...
56. Transforming Struggles into Strength with Sarah Siegel-Kolodziejski
In this conversation, Sarah Siegel-Kolodziejski shares her personal journey with alcohol, detailing her experiences from early drinking in her teens to the challenges she faced in adulthood. She discusses the coping mechanisms she employed, the...
Episode 55. A Surprising Journey to Sobriety with Kat Hartvigsen
Ever thought about what it means to truly let go? Join us as we explore the journey of recovery and the challenges of leaving behind old habits. Our guest Kat Hartvigsen shares her personal journey with alcohol, detailing her early ...
54. Hadley Sorensen: Benefits That Came From Quitting Alcohol
In this episode of Alcohol-Free Superpowers, we sit down with Hadley Sorensen, Author of The Dirty Truth On Social Drinking, to talk about her story with social drinking to sobriety. Hadley shares her personal journey with alcohol, ...
53. The Happiest Hour with Paula Devine: A Concierge Approach to Sobriety
What if choosing an alcohol-free life didn’t require a dramatic rock bottom, but simply the courage to listen when something no longer feels right?In this episode of Alcohol‑Free Superpowers, we sit down with Paula Devine, ...
52. Sober in the City: Building Alcohol-Free Community, Confidence, and Connection with Susie Streelman
What if going alcohol-free wasn’t about deprivation, but about creating richer experiences, deeper connections, and a life that actually feels expansive?In this episode of Alcohol Free Superpowers, we sit down with Susie Streel...
51. Dr. Brooke Scheller: How Nutrition Can Change the Way You Drink (No Rock Bottom Required)
What if changing your relationship with alcohol isn’t about willpower — but about nourishment, awareness, and identity?In this episode of Alcohol Free Superpowers, we sit down with Dr. Brooke Scheller, a doctor of clinical ...
50. The Truth About Quitting Alcohol Without Rock Bottom with Mel Burbank
What happens when you quit drinking without rock bottom and your whole identity shifts overnight?In this episode of AF Superpowers, we sit down with Mel Burbank, founder of Alcohol-Free Females, to explore her ...
49. Blurred Lines: Reclaiming Power After Addiction with Lauren Fay
What happens when alcohol is no longer the problem — but the patterns remain?In this episode of AF Superpowers, we sit down with Lauren Fay, alcohol-free empowerment coach and author of BLURRED LINES: Reclamation Afte...
48. Addictude: When Addiction Shows Up Without the Drink with Bobbie Malatesta
What happens when alcohol is no longer the problem — but the patterns remain?In this episode of AF Superpowers, we sit down with Bobbie Malatesta, founder of 3-21 No Kiddin, to explore her recovery journey from both ...
47. Jen Hirst: From Secret Drinking to Sober Coach of the Year
“What happens when the life you’ve been holding together finally collapses — and surrender becomes the only way forward?”In this AF Superpowers episode, Sober Coach of the Year Jen Hirst (@jenleehirst) shares the deeply honest sto...
46. Sober Coach Allie Clark: The Moment Everything Changed (Part 2)
What happens after the moment you finally surrender — when the denial breaks, the truth shows up, and you decide you can’t do it alone anymore?”In this week’s AF Superpowers episode, Coach Allie Clark (
45. Sober Coach Allie Clark: When Looking Perfect Keeps You Stuck (Part 1)
“What happens when the family rules are: look good, don’t talk, and keep the peace — even when everything inside you is falling apart?”In this week’s AF Superpowers episode, Coach Allie Clark (@soberdreamteam) shares the first hal...
44. When Your Partner Still Drinks with Coach Jaime Andersen
What really happens inside a relationship when one partner decides to stop drinking and the other doesn’t?In this AF Superpowers episode, Jenn sits down with Coach Jaime Andersen (@amazinglyalcoholfree) for a candid and relatable convers...
43. From Bartender to Non-Alcoholic Bar Founder: Joshua James' Sobriety Story
What happens when the identity you’ve built is tied to drinking — but your life stops working while alcohol is still at the center?In this episode, we’re joined by Joshua James, founder of Ocean Beach Café in San Francisco ...
42. How 30 Days Alcohol-Free Changed Coach Ashley Howard's Life
In today’s episode, we’re joined by Coach Ashley Howard (@coach_ashley88), a Mindset and Recovery Coach who helps women find sustainable wellness, confidence, and clarity through an alcohol-free lifestyle.Ashley shares her journey...
41. Stress, Burnout, and Your Nervous System with Dr. Jen Bourgeois
What if stress isn’t just “in your head,” but a nervous system response your body is desperately trying to manage? In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Jen Bourgeois, a Doctor of Pharmacy, Integrative Health Practitioner, and Fel...
40. Leaving the Glass Half Full with Heather Lowe of Ditch the Drink
In this powerful, relatable conversation, Heather Lowe of Ditch the Drink joins Jenn to share how grief, anxiety, and a lifetime of “high-functioning” drinking led her to the moment she left a glass of wine half ful...
39. Kristen Beckett : From Wine Bottles to Walking Shoes: How I Rebuilt My Life Without Alcohol
In this raw, relatable conversation, Kristen, Jaime, and Jenn unpack what it really takes to quit drinking when it's entangled with your identity, your relationships, your motherhood. And how to begin again—imperfectly, but powerfully....
38. From Secret Shame to Amplifying Sober Voices: Breaking 20 Years of Hiding with Margy Schaller
In this powerful conversation, Jenn sits down with Margy Schaller, co-founder of Sober Life Rocks, who shares her remarkable 20-year journey from secret drinking to secret sobriety - and finally to authentic living. Starting with her first drin...
37. Jenn x Jaime AF Chats Ep1. Sober Shaming: When Not Drinking Becomes a Problem for Others
In this Jenn x Jaime AF Chat, host Jenn Reed sits down with co-host Jaime Andersen for a candid conversation about sober shaming - the judgment, comments, and social pressure people face when they choose not to drink. Both share raw, personal e...
36. From Misdiagnosis to Mocktail Mastery: Mocktail Mo's Journey to Alcohol-Free Living
Meet Mo, aka "Mocktail Mo," whose journey to alcohol-free living began not with recovery, but with a medical mystery that took years to solve. After experiencing severe illness that doctors couldn't properly diagnose, Mo discovered she had deve...
35. Confidently Sober : Jaime Andersen's Story, Part 2
In this heartfelt and powerful episode, Jenn is joined once again by Jaime Anderson—her very first podcast guest and now her first returning one. Since her last appearance, Jaime has hit over three years of sobriety, left her co...
34. Austin J Karr on Quitting Alcohol, Finding Happiness, and Unpacking the Industry’s REAL Agendas
In this raw and revealing conversation, Austin J Karr opens up about his journey to sobriety — and what he discovered along the way that changed everything. From navigating the personal highs and lows of quitting alcohol to uncovering the not-s...