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Sober Vibes: Alcohol free lifestyle tips for long-term sobriety, whether you're sober curious or ready to quit drinking for good
Hey, Friend! Welcome to the Sober Vibes podcast, where sobriety meets empowerment.
I’m Courtney Andersen, your host, a sober coach, author, and mom. I’ve been living an alcohol-free life since 8/18/2012. I know firsthand what it’s like to be a binge/grey area drinker, spending four years stuck in the moderation cycle before finally quitting for good.
The Sober Vibes podcast is your go-to space for real talk, proven strategies, expert guidance, and inspiring stories from people who are redefining what it means to live without alcohol.
Each week, we dive deep into the topics that matter most—from how to quit drinking alcohol, managing cravings, and navigating social situations to rebuilding confidence, emotional sobriety, and finding joy in sobriety.
Whether you’re newly sober, in long-term recovery, or just sober curious about alcohol-free living, Sober Vibes offers the support, insights, resources, and encouragement you need.
Join a like-minded community and discover how sobriety can unlock a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life. Don’t just quit drinking, let’s have fun on this sobriety journey together!
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Episodes
275 episodes
Predict your next drink before it happens: How to spot drinking triggers and stop emotional drinking using a simple sobriety plan that actually works
If you feel like your drinking “just happens,” this episode will change how you see it.In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I break down how drinking triggers and emotional drinking follow predictable patterns and how to in...
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Slipping into emotional drinking because you can’t shut off your brain Stop stress drinking, manage alcohol cravings, and build sober living habits that help you unwind
Emotional Drinking at Night? How to Stop Stress Drinking and Manage Alcohol Cravings Without WineIf your brain won’t shut off at night and you find yourself reaching for a drink just to relax, you’re not alone.For many high-achiev...
You don’t want wine, you want relief: Replace stress drinking with proven sobriety support strategies so quitting drinking finally sticks
If you’ve ever thought, “I need a drink,” what you’re really craving might not be alcohol — it’s relief.In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I break down the real reason behind alcohol cravings and why stress drink...
Tired of White Knuckling Sobriety Build a Plan That Beats Alcohol Cravings (Especially at 6PM)
If you feel like you’re doing great all day and then 6 PM hits and everything shifts, you’re not alone.For many women trying to quit drinking, alcohol cravings spike after work when stress, fatigue, and routine collide.In this epi...
Waking up with hangxiety? Try this relapse recovery reset to rebuild self trust and stay sober without the shame loop (even after a rough night or the weekend)
Waking up after drinking with anxiety, regret, and that heavy “why did I do that?” feeling is something so many women experience when they’re trying to quit drinking.In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I walk you through a...
Stuck in the Moderation Cycle? How to Quit Drinking Without Starting Over Again
If you feel like you’re constantly starting over with drinking, making rules, breaking them, and promising yourself “this time will be different,” you’re not alone. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I break down the...
Burnout and Sobriety: 5 Simple Self-Care Habits to Prevent Relapse and Feel Better Daily
Burnout has a sneaky way of making sobriety feel harder than it needs to be.When your nervous system is overwhelmed, everything feels heavier, cravings get louder, patience gets shorter, and your ability to cope without alcohol feels sha...
Sobriety Affirmations That Actually Work: Rewiring Your Mindset After Quitting Alcohol
Affirmations can sound cheesy until you’re the one who needs a new thought to grab onto.When we stop drinking, we don’t just remove alcohol. We lose an entire coping system. That can leave many people feeling like a grown adult starting ...
Why Laughter Helps Sobriety: A Simple Recovery Tool to Reduce Stress and Protect Your Energy
Healing doesn’t always require a furrowed brow.In this short Sober Vibes Tip episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I share why laughter is one of the most overlooked tools in sobriety and emotional healing.Recovery spa...
Do You Have to Start Over After a Slip? Counting Sober Days, Relapse Reset, and What Actually Works
RE-RELEASE EPISODE FORM 2023.What if “back to day one” is the wrong script?In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I answer a question so many people are afraid to ask out loud:Do you need to count sober days to ...
What I Lost by Waiting to Quit Alcohol (and Why Delaying Sobriety Was the Most Expensive Mistake of My Life)
If you’ve ever wondered whether your drinking is “bad enough” to quit — this episode is for you.In episode 264 of the Sober Vibes Podcast, Courtney shares what I lost by waiting years to quit alcohol and why delaying sobriety cost...
Alcohol Relapse Got You Down? How To Get Back on Track After a Sobriety Relapse (and Regain Your Motivation to Stay Sober)
Relapsing after a period of sobriety can feel devastating.Shame creeps in. Motivation drops. And the thought “Maybe I just can’t do this” gets loud.In episode 263 of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I talk o...
Sobriety and Identity: How to Rebuild Your Life After Alcohol (and Strengthen Your Sober Mindset)
Quitting alcohol changes more than your habits; it changes how you see yourself.In episode 262 of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I explore one of the most overlooked parts of sobriety: identity. The phase where you’re no longer drinking...
Do I Have to Quit Drinking Forever How to End Dry January Without Ruining Your Progress
As Dry January comes to an end, many people feel unexpected pressure.Questions like: “Do I have to quit drinking forever?” “Was this just a break?” “What if I mess this up now?”In this e...
Press Play Before You Drink: A Pep Talk for When You Want to Give Up
If you’re feeling close to drinking, overwhelmed, tired, or stuck in that mental negotiation, this episode is here for you.In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast is a calm, grounding pep talk you can press play on anytime you ...
When Dry January Is Over: How to Keep Momentum When the Noise Comes Back
Dry January might be ending, but that doesn’t mean your progress has to.In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I talk about the exact moment many people struggle with the most: when everyone stops talking about not drinking, ...
What to Do First When You Decide to Quit Drinking (The 2026 Starter Plan)
If you’ve decided you want to quit drinking or even think you might want to, the question usually becomes overwhelming fast:“Okay… but what do I actually do first?”In Episode 258 of the Sober Vibes Podcast, ...
How to Quit Drinking Alcohol in 2026 (A Modern, Sustainable Approach)
If you’re searching for how to quit drinking alcohol in 2026, you’re not alone, and you’re not behind.In this Season 8 kickoff episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I break down why the old way of quitting alcohol no longer...
Why Medication Can Be A Lifesaving Bridge To Long-Term Sobriety with Trent Carter
White-knuckling through detox and hoping for the best isn’t a strategy, and for many people, it’s the reason they keep ending up back in crisis.In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I chat with addiction recovery specialist ...
How EFT Tapping Helps Calm Cravings, Beat FOMO, and Build Real Confidence with Sophia Graniela
What if the bravest thing you do is stop negotiating with alcohol?In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I chat with women’s mentor and certified EFT tapping practitioner Sophia Grinjella to explore what really happens after ...
Help Quitting Alcohol Why Willpower Alone Fails (And the Strategy That Actually Works to Stop Drinking)
If you’ve ever told yourself… “I just need to try harder.” “I should be able to control this.” “Tomorrow will be different.”…but nothing actually changes, this episode is for you.Today, ...
Wondering How to Drink Less Alcohol? The Hidden Truth Behind Excuses That Keep You Drinking
If you keep telling yourself you’re going to “cut back,” drink less, or stop pouring that next glass… yet somehow end up in the same cycle, this episode is for you.In today’s conversation, I break down the real reason it’s so ha...
Alcohol and Relationships: How to Manage Friendships, Dating, and Marriage in a Life After Alcohol
When you stop drinking, it doesn’t just change your habits; it changes your relationships. And that shift can feel uncomfortable, exciting, confusing, and empowering all at once.In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast,...
Parties, Weddings, and Work Events: How to Handle Peer Pressure To Drink When You’re Quitting Alcohol
If parties, weddings, and work events feel stressful now that you’re not drinking, you’re not alone. Social pressure is one of the biggest obstacles people face when trying to quit drinking, and today’s episode gives you real support, real scri...
Alcohol and Hormones: The Hidden Energy Drain That Disappears When You Quit Drinking
Still feeling drained even after quitting drinking? You’re not imagining it. Alcohol quietly disrupts your hormones, and that imbalance steals your energy, focus, and calm.In this week’s episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I break...