Talking to your kids about your addiction is hard and it’s scary, but it’s also necessary. When you’re a parent and you’re working through addiction and recovery, it’s a challenge to know how much to share, and how to share it, with your children.

In this re-released groundbreaking episode, we have a conversation with Matt and Rachael about how we’ve approached talking to our own kids – of all ages – about our recovery. This is also a very personal episode, because Julie’s teenage daughter Cora joins us, to share with our listeners what it’s like from her perspective.

If you’ve got kids, this episode is a MUST listen.

In this episode:

• Preparing for the hard questions your kids WILL eventually ask you
• Allowing our kids to share what they experienced, without getting defensive or upset
• The value of letting your kids see your flaws
• Making your kids feel safe enough to ask for help
• Creating a space where families can talk about addiction and recovery without shame or fear
• How sharing our experiences with alcohol can affect the decisions they make when they’re confronted with it
• Co-parenting with different viewpoints
• Resources are available to support your kids, if you don’t feel capable right now

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We're continuing our summer re-release series with one of our favorite conversations—this week, we're diving into the ever-relatable experience of FOMO after you stop drinking. Whether you're early in sobriety or years alcohol-free, the fear of missing out can sneak in and make you question everything. But there's more waiting for you on the other side than you might think. Tune in as we revisit this honest and hope-filled episode with Eliza, Sherralyn, and Alex.

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Feeling like you’re being left out – or worrying about missing out – is soooo common when you’re sober. Some things just aren’t the same after you quit drinking, and it takes some time to get comfortable with that. And of course, sometimes we’re worrying far too much about things that end up not being an issue at all anyway. Join us as we chat with Eliza, Sherralyn, and Alex about FOMO – what it means, and how we overcome it so we don’t feel like we’re missing out on anything at all.

In this episode:

• It all gets easier with time
• Jomo – the joy of missing out on the regret and embarrassment
• Friends that matter will still invite you, and are still fun to be around
• Risk vs. Benefit analysis to decide whether it’s worth it
• Honestly, nobody cares if you’re drinking or not
• Alcohol companies’ effects on why we believe we need alcohol to have fun
• Mommy wine culture
• Modeling sober fun for our kids and ending the cycle

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As we continue our re-release schedule for the summer, we're excited to bring back this super important topic that seems to affect nearly all of us. If you find yourself wrestling with the pros and cons of social media now that you've created an alcohol free lifestyle, this episode will shine a light on the challenges and help you see everything more clearly.

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One “transfer addiction” that gets overlooked all too often is social media. And while social media has many benefits, it certainly also poses many dangers, especially when it comes to addiction recovery and mental health. In this week’s episode, we’re chatting with our friends Robbie, Britt, and Vanessa about how social media shows up in our lives, in our recoveries, and its impact on our emotional and mental wellbeing.

Key topics in this episode:

• Taking a break from social media
• The dopamine hits that come with posting and getting interactions
• How to curate your feed to create a positive experience
• Using social media to find true connection
• Recognizing the different between real connection and surface connection online
• The hidden dangers of external validation
• Using social media to create drama and chaos when sobriety feels boring
• Tools for managing social media use
• Setting your intention when using social media
• How comparing yourself to others on social media can damage mental health
• AI and its detrimental effects on creativity, emotional intelligence, and relationships

To learn more about our guests, check out the full show notes

Visit our website for tons of sobriety resources:

• A full library of podcast episodes
• FREE support meetings on Zoom
• 1:1 Sobriety coaching with Julie or Steve
• No Alcohol Needed blog