Thriving Alcohol-Free with Mocktail Mom
Are you afraid the fun will end when you quit drinking? Are you nervous about what you will drink instead of your favorite alcoholic beverage? Welcome to the Thriving Alcohol-Free podcast with Deb, the Mocktail Mom. This is the place for delightful conversations about non-alcoholic cocktails and the joy of sober living. We celebrate authentic freedom of life without alcohol. There are many great podcasts about getting sober, but in this podcast, we will focus on the delicious world of non-alcoholic options and the fun of living each day without a “mommy wine headache.” After almost nine years of trying to moderate and promising "I will just have one," Deb broke up with Chardonnay and loves to share the freedom & fun of an alcohol-free lifestyle. You, too, can thrive and be free from alcohol. Join Deb’s membership & make mocktails together during her weekly virtual Happy Hours, plus gain access to her beginner mocktail course. The direct link to join is ThrivingAlcoholFree.com Follow on Instagram or TikTok @Mocktail.Mom Website: MocktailMom.com
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102 episodes
EP 101 Surviving the Holidays Alcohol-Free With Abbie Romanul from Raising the Bar
This week, I’m chatting with the amazing Abbie, one of the founders of Raising the Bar, the zero-proof cocktail subscription box that’s changing how we celebrate, one sip at a time. Abbie gets real about her journey to an alcohol-...
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EP 100 Shake Up Mocktails in Delaware with Deb and Lori Liguori!
Hey friends, we’re already laughing and having a blast, so you know this episode is going to be fun. And it’s not just any episode—it’s our 100th! 🎊 I’m celebrating this milestone with none other than the fabulous Lori Liguori, Directo...
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Episode 100
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EP 99 How Better Than Booze Is Taking on the Beverage Giants With Drea Groeschel
This week’s episode is a total vibe! I’m sitting down with Drea Groeschel, the go-getter behind Better Than Booze, who’s making waves in the non-alcoholic beverage world. With years of experience in consumer product goods, Drea made the bold de...
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EP 98 From Bartender to Mocktail Innovator: Elaine’s Booze-Free Glow-Up
Get ready to fall in love with Elaine Empalmado, the powerhouse behind Mocktail Hour and one of the freshest voices in the alcohol-free world! After seven years of slinging drinks in Toronto’s nightlife scene, Elaine got sober in January 2024 (...
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EP 97 Creating The Life You Want, Alcohol-Free With Jodi Clark
In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Jodi Clark, founder of Sober Flourish and a total rockstar in the alcohol-free coaching world, to get real about life after ditching the drink. We dive into that “always thinking about drinking” p...
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EP 96 The NA Bottle Shop Experience You’ve Always Wanted With Kristin and Andee of Orangily
Get ready to meet the fabulous sister duo behind Orangily (formerly Loren’s Alcohol-Free Beverages)—Kristin and Andee! Join us to hear all about how their shift toward an alcohol-free lifestyle in 2021 led them to open Indiana's second non-alco...
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EP 95 Sober Strength: Addressing Fitness, Mental Health, and Addictions With Jesse Carrajat
In this special episode, we’re celebrating Jesse Carrajat’s one-year podcast anniversary! Jesse, the powerhouse behind Altum Fitness and host of the Sober Strength podcast, is all about helping people build healthy habits and embrace the journe...
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EP 94 Cheers to The Happiest Hour: Book Launch & Real Talk with Jennifer Page
IT’S HERE!! My new book, The Happiest Hour, has officially launched, and to say I’m ecstatic is an understatement! To help me celebrate this big moment, I’ve invited my friend and fabulous guest Jenni...
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EP 93 Make A Mocktail with Marnie Rae Clark
In this fun episode, I’m so excited to welcome back one of my favorite guests and dear friend, Marnie Rae! Marnie, the amazing founder of National Mocktail Week, is here to celebrate with me the launch of my brand-new book, The Happiest Hou...
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EP 92 Make a Mocktail With Jen Butler
Two years ago, my dear friend Jen Butler and I partciplated in a Sober October program that would solidify our friendship forever. Jen is a sober coach, writer, fitness instructor, and one of the most inspiring women I know. She’s also a ...
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EP 91 Surviving the Early Days of Sobriety With Kate Taylor
In this episode, I sit down with the amazing Kate Taylor who has become an influential voice on Instagram for those seeking a sober lifestyle. Kate opens up about her journey of breaking free from the "detox to retox" cycle and the over 1000 da...
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EP 90 Celebrating Life (And Weddings) Without The Alcohol with Maddie Eller
I’ve got such a fun and feel-good episode for you! I’m joined by the fabulous Maddie from Mocktails with Maddie, who’s here to share her incredible story of embracing an alcohol-free lifestyle before hitting her 30s. Growing up in a...
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Episode 90
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EP 89 Sober Milestones & Holiday Tips with Barbara Williams
If you don’t feel like you have a rock-bottom moment in your sobriety journey, you are not alone! On this episode of Thriving Alcohol-Free, I’m sitting down with the amazing Barbara Williams, the heart behind Sober In Colour on Instagram! Barba...
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EP 88 Launching America’s First Non-Alcoholic Bottle Shop With Victoria Watters
Grab your favorite mocktail and join me for an inspiring chat with Victoria Watters, co-founder of Dry Atlas and creator of America’s first NA bottle shop, Spirited Away. Victoria shares how she launched this game-changing business during the p...
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EP 87 How Don Lemon Inspired My Mocktail Book + A Special Recipe!
Hey, friends, it’s Deb! I recently posted a few sneak peek photos of my new book, The Happiest Hour: Delicious Mocktails for a Fabulous Moms' Night In on Instagram, and it hit me—I haven’t even shared the backstory with you yet! Well, we're fix...
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EP 86 Creating a Virtual Haven for Sobriety with Sober Summit’s Maggie Klaassens
Today I have Maggie Klaassens as my guest, the founder of the Sober Summit and a certified alcohol-free coach. In this fun chat, Maggie shares her personal journey to an alcohol-free lifestyle, navigating mommy wine culture, and her inspiring p...
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Episode 86
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EP 85 From Shark Tank to Success: The Wildwonder Story With Founder, Rosa Li
Buckle up because today's episode is one I've been so excited about! Joining me is none other than Rosa Li, the incredible founder of Wildwonder, my absolute favorite sparkling drink that's as delicious as it is good for your gut. If you've hea...
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Episode 85
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EP 84 Launching Texas's First Alcohol-Free Bottle Shop with Helenita of Sipple
On this episode of Thriving Alcohol-Free, I’m thrilled to sit down with Helenita, co-founder of Texas’s first non-alcoholic bottle shop, Sipple. Helenita shares her and her husband's inspiring journey into creating a space for those seeking alc...
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EP 83 Big Announcements + A Few Lessons For Starting Your Alcohol-Free Journey
Hey friends! It's just me today, popping in for a quick catch-up as we wrap up summer and get ready for a new season. So, I've been on a little personal mission—challenging myself to hit 10k steps a day for 100 days. (Yep, that's 1 million step...
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EP 82 Life, Loss, and Becoming A Mocktail Author With Derick Santiago
I'm so thrilled to have Derick Santiago back on the podcast today. Derick, one of my favorite guests and an all-around fabulous human, is here to share more of his inspiring alcohol-free journey. If you haven’t listened to our first
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EP 81 Breaking Free From Mommy Wine Culture With Hadley Sorensen
Hey friends, I’m thrilled to have Hadley Sorensen with me on the podcast, author of The Dirty Truth on Social Drinking, mom of three boys, and a lifelong runner. Sparked by social awkwardness at 14, Hadley found solace in alcohol and b...
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EP 80 Using Tea and Kombucha In Functional Mixology with Lila Volkas
Ready to transform your approach to non-alcoholic beverages? Join me for a delightful chat with Lila Volkas, a certified nutrition consultant and mixologist who is on a mission to make nutrition and mixology fun and easy to understand through h...
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Episode 80
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EP 79 Unlocking Mindful Drinking With Ian Andersen of Sunnyside
I am thrilled to have as my latest guest, Ian Andersen, co-founder of Sunnyside which is the top alcohol moderation app available. Many people shy away from total sobriety, but still want help to cut back on drinking. Friends, Sunnyside is here...
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Episode 79
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EP 78 Meet Abbie Jean: A Recovering Alcoholic and Sober TikTok Sensation
I am beyond excited because we have the fabulous Abbie Jean from TikTok joining us. If you're on TikTok and not following her yet, what are you even doing? Abbie Jean, famous for her fun coffee drinks, amazing nail art, and those adorable accen...
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EP 77 Fighting the Stigma of Sobriety With Courtney of Discovering Mocktails
Have you ever wondered how one person's journey can ignite a movement? Join me as I share my conversation with a truly inspiring guest all the way from Canada, Courtney Johnson of Discovering Mocktails. After hitting rock bottom in 2022, Courtn...
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