Have you wondered if that wine might actually be making motherhood…harder? Maybe you’ve questioned your relationship with alcohol, but you don’t want to go to AA and spend time in dark church basements. The Sober Mom Life is for YOU. Suzanne of My Kind Of Sweet and The Sober Mom Life is sharing all about her sobriety and what she’s learned in the 2.5 years since saying farewell to alcohol. She’ll also have funny, open, honest conversations with other moms who have chosen to live an alcohol-f ...
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"We all have defining moments that shape our lives. One of mine was spening the night in jail after a DUI in 2011. I was at my lowest point - raw and broken. It felt like my life was over, but what I didn't know then was that actually just beginning." Join best-selling author Amy Liz Harrison as she chats about being a sober mom of 8, deconstruction of faith while in recovery, and other family adventures in travel. New episodes every week, so please subscribe to the show and join in Amy's jo ...
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A podcast for people who are sober, sober curious or may be re-evaluating their relationship with alcohol. Instead of "mommy wine culture", we are creating a new culture of fun, sober journeys, spirituality, and all things motherhood/womanhood.
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Ask Me Anything with Suzanne and Audrey
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Thank you to everyone who submitted questions through @thesobermomlife on Instagram! Today, Audrey and I are delving into the most popular topics that you asked. We’ll share our thoughts on non-alcoholic drinks, the challenges that arise in maintaining sobriety, how to handle it when your friends don’t handle your sobriety well, why we think that d…
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Embracing Failure: A Writer's Journey with Stephen Marche
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In this episode, Amy delves into the world of writing with novelist and essayist Stephen Marche. Stephen shares insights from his book On Writing and Failure, discussing the unique perseverance required to endure the life of a writer. From personal anecdotes to historical narratives, Stephen's reflections offer a refreshing perspective on the chall…
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The Real Sober Moms with Sara - A Sober Mom Check in!
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Today’s real sober mom, Sara, is back on the pod after first appearing in November of 2022! If you haven’t listened to her first episode, be sure to check it out here. Today, Sara catches us up on how she’s been doing now that she is almost 2 ½ years sober - with sobriety, her family, and her personal life. We’ll talk about how dabbling in moderati…
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The Sober Mom Life from a Daughter's Perspective with Madeline Campbell of Happiest Sober
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Madeline Campbell from Happiest Sober is on the pod today to share her unique sobriety journey. You guys, Madeline quit drinking in her 20s. Can you imagine?! One of the biggest reasons why Madeline began to question her drinking so early in life is because she had a great role model growing up: a sober mom. Today, we talk about Madeline’s childhoo…
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Like so many small town girls, Abby’s first drink was a wine cooler in the middle of a field. Though she hated the taste, she learned that alcohol could be a tool to rely on: for an escape from her painful home life, as a way to fit in, and to help her ignore the nagging feeling that she didn’t belong. Throughout college and young adulthood, she le…
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Release Your Shame Around Alcohol with Annie Grace
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This is such a pinch me moment! The incredible Annie Grace is on the podcast. Annie’s first book, This Naked Mind, changed my life. And I’m not alone! So many women in the Sober Mom Life Cafe have had the same experience. In addition to being the bestselling author of multiple books, Annie Grace is the founder of This Naked Mind, where millions of …
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SobrieTEA: The Valley’s Pool Party & Carl and Lindsay’s Breakup
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Katie and I are back for the second installment of SobieTEA where we spill the tea about our favorite escape: Bravo TV! This week we’ll deep dive into The Valley, and Katie will explain why the pool party gave her ‘the ick’. Then, we’ll share our thoughts on Carl and Lindsay’s impending breakup on Summer House. Plus, Lala’s insemination party, the …
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Sober is the New Cool: A Journey of Empowerment with Kim Bellas
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In this episode, we dive into a heartwarming conversation with Kim Bellas, the founder of "Sober is the New Cool." Kim shares her inspiring journey of sobriety, which began as a commitment to support her son, Matthew, through his epilepsy diagnosis. From personal challenges to societal pressures, Kim's story illuminates the transformative power of …
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Society has done such an effective job of teaching us to restrict our emotions that it can feel hard to believe that emotions are a completely natural human experience. So many of us learned to reach for a drink when we started to feel an uncomfortable emotion, and we lost touch with how to feel anything at all. Learning how to feel your emotions i…
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Today’s real sober mom, Ashlee, made a pledge to herself when she was young: she would never drink. Ashlee had experienced first hand the damage caused by a parent who drank, and she never wanted to be that mom. Yet, when she turned 21 and had her first drink, things got complicated. For her, it was ‘love at first sip’. Today, Ashlee tells the stor…
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Going All in on Sobriety with Emily Ley
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It’s an exciting day on the pod - The incredible Emily Ley is finally here, and she is telling her sobriety story publicly for the very first time! In today’s episode, Emily will share about how she began to self medicate with alcohol to manage undiagnosed ADD, her silent sober curious journey, the doctor that completely invalidated her urge to qui…
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Flashback Friday: How I Think About My Sobriety
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In this flashback from May 2023, I’ll share my approach to sobriety, and how I found myself at the place I am now with alcohol. When I began my sober journey, I only knew what I didn’t want: I didn’t want alcohol to take one more day away from me. Now I know what I do want: a full, expansive and beautiful sober life. Your sober journey gets to look…
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Step 12: Carrying the Message and Thriving in Sobriety - 12 Steps for Anyone Who Wants Them
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It’s finally here! The final in our series “12 Steps For Anyone Who Wants Them” Amy delves into the final step of the 12-step program, offering guidance on spiritual awakening, supporting others in recovery, and applying principles in daily life! Don’t forget to go back and listen to steps 1 - 11 if you haven’t heard them yet. Key Points: Spiritual…
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Today, Audrey and I are tackling a big topic: Why we believe pregnancy does not count as a true sober experience. We know that might sound harsh, but stick with us! Because our goal in today’s episode is to empower you to see all that sobriety has to offer you that you didn’t experience during pregnancy. We lay out how sobriety differs from pregnan…
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Kelly is a mid-40’s mom of three, on again/off again stay at home mom who is working on figuring how to navigate a new ADHD diagnosis and sobriety. She began her drinking career in high school like many of us. It wasn’t her favorite, due to the lack of control she felt when drunk. Between joining the military at 20 and then being a mom not wanting …
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Sobriety is Chic with Morgan Matkovic
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If anyone can make sobriety look glamorous, it’s Morgan Matkovic. Morgan is a lifestyle blogger, special needs advocate, mother, and author. On top of all that, she is almost three months sober! Morgan and I have been blogging buddies for nine years, and I am so happy that our paths have crossed in this wonderful way! Today Morgan talks about the r…
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Katie joins me today for the first episode in a new series: SobrieTEA! Like so many sober moms in our community, Katie and I are both obsessed with Bravo. Plus, Katie is plugged into the reality world professionally! So today we're here to spill all the tea from the Bravo world, with a special lens on how alcohol plays a role. In this episode we ta…
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102. From Rock Bottom to Recovery Author: Michele W. Miller's Journey
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In this episode, Amy welcomes guest Michele W. Miller, an attorney and bestselling author, who courageously shares her journey of overcoming addiction, incarceration, and rebuilding her life. - Michele is an attorney and author of four published novels. - She is 34 years sober after battling a cocaine and heroin addiction that led her to jails, ins…
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Sobriety, Serums and Prayers with Erinn O’Neill of the 2 Sober Girls Podcast
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Erinn O’Neill of the 2 Sober Girls Podcast joins me today! Erinn is a big proponent of AA, and she should absolutely be in charge of the organization's rebrand. She was so kind to answer all of my burning questions about AA, and her approach to sobriety is so soulful, light and non-judgmental! In this episode Erinn shares her sobriety journey, how …
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Growing up, Kara felt like her father had chosen alcohol over his family. He was in and out of rehab for alcohol addiction when she was young, which ultimately led to her parents divorce. Kara’s mom remarried when she was four and Kara grew up in a blended family of six kids. Though it was a great family life, with so many kids in the house there w…
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Unveiling the Human Experience: Jeffrey Mason; Hear Your Story Founder
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In this episode, Amy welcomes Jeffrey Mason, founder of Hear Your Story, a venture born out of personal grief and a desire to capture life's narratives. Through candid conversations and heartfelt anecdotes, Jeffrey shares how Hear Your Story evolved from a series of guided prompts to a global movement empowering individuals to preserve their storie…
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Challenging Mommy Wine Culture One Playdate at a Time with Rachel Paula Abrahamson
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Lifestyle reporter Rachel Paula Abrahamson recently penned the article Sober Moms are challenging wine mom culture one playdate at a time for Today.com, and I am honored to welcome her to the show for her first podcast conversation about her own sobriety. We’ll talk about how drinking became central to her life, the reasons she ultimately chose to …
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Today’s real sober mom, Aimee, is a dietician who spent years educating others on the dangers of alcohol… all while struggling to find her own way to sobriety. Alcohol became Aimee’s primary way to cope after she became a mom. She leaned on it to get her through sleepless nights, a job she despised, and the fear and stress of working in healthcare …
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For authors and aspiring authors! This is part 3 in the podcast series inspired by the book “On Writing and Failure” by Stephen Marche. In this part-three episode, Amy discusses the importance of embracing change and evolving perspectives, especially in creative endeavors like writing. Drawing from her own experiences as a best-selling author and m…
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The Sober Mom Retreat Highlight Reel!
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We just returned from the AMAZING Sober Mom Life retreat! The laughter, the tears, the hugs (!!!) and the connection with other IRL sober moms in our community was so much more meaningful than we could have ever imagined. We left elated, renewed, exhausted, and full of stories. Join me, Audrey and my mom Susan as we recap our personal highlights fr…
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For authors and aspiring authors! Don’t miss this new series of episodes inspired by the book “On Writing and Failure” by Stephen Marche. In this part-two episode, Amy shares candid thoughts on handling criticism, finding positivity in creative pursuits, and embracing the challenges of the writing journey. Drawing from her own experiences as a best…
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For most of Emily's life, she only knew one way to drink: ‘Wisconsin-style binge drinking’. (I can relate. We grew up in the same town!) After becoming a nutritionist, however, a subtle sense of guilt about her drinking began to bubble beneath the surface. She didn’t think much of it, though, because she had no idea how toxic alcohol was - they nev…
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You’ve Been Sober For One Year… Now What?
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You made it! 365 Days have been marked off the calendar. You are officially one year sober! …Now what? Today my mom & our resident therapist, Susan Knower, is here to talk about this unique point in the sobriety journey. We’ll chat about the thoughts that arise when the novelty of sobriety wears off, how to deal with the emotions that lie beneath y…
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Today’s Real Sober Mom, Erin, is here with a story that is so relatable. In high school, alcohol gave Erin her first taste of ‘fitting in’. She leaned on it to socialize on the weekends throughout her teens and early 20s, and she never gave it much thought. Her drinking always seemed ‘normal’ when compared with those around her! Once she began havi…
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For authors and aspiring authors! Don’t miss this new series of episodes inspired by the book “On Writing and Failure” by Stephen Marche. In this part-one episode, Amy shares her insights on writing, failure, and the intricate dance between author and reader. Drawing from her own experiences as a best-selling author and mental health advocate. She …
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Why Do Doctors Have a Blindspot for Alcohol? With Dr. Kara Pepper
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There is a massive blind spot within the medical community when it comes to the dangers of alcohol. Dr. Kara Pepper is on the podcast today to help us understand why. Dr. Pepper is an Atlanta-based Internist who has been practicing for over 16 years. Before sobriety, her own biases and internalized shame led her to often avoid the topic of alcohol …
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In this replay from last February, we're talking a big first: Your first sober vacation. It's a big milestone! You might be wondering: can a vacation be fun without alcohol? I'm here to assure you that the answer is yes. Honestly, vacations can be even more enjoyable when you leave alcohol out of the equation. If you’re gearing up for your first so…
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Journey to Sobriety: A Story of Courage and Transformation
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Join host Amy Liz Harrison as she shares her journey from struggling with alcohol to becoming a best-selling author and mental health advocate. In this episode, Amy welcomes Jen Hirst, an alcohol-free advocate since April 24, 2013. They discuss the importance of holistic self-care in sobriety and delve into Jen's recovery journey, shedding light on…
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The Moderation Mental Gymnastics Championship with Hailey Conroy
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Bookstagrammer Hailey Conroy is on the pod today! Hailey had been a weekend binge drinker through high school, college, and even law school, despite her Irish family history of alcohol abuse. She quit during pregnancy, but when her twins were born at 23 weeks, the bottom fell out. Her son passed after 3 days, and her daughter fought to live in the …
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My worlds are colliding! Today’s real sober mom, Jessica, and I go way back. We met in college, became good friends as adults, and now she’s one year sober and in The Sober Mom Life Cafe! Jessica’s relationship with drinking always centered around her social life. Alcohol felt like a natural part of the social equation, so much so that she didn’t e…
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Boozeless Bookclub The Woman in Me - A Journey of Freedom, Fame, and Triumph by Britney Spears
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In this episode of Eternally Amy, host Amy Liz Harrison and Alysse Bryson dive into the revelations from Britney Spears' memoir, "The Woman in Me". The conversation covers Britney's early life, struggles with conservatorship, and the lasting impact of her public persona. From mental health challenges to navigating the harsh spotlight, Britney's jou…
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Here today by popular demand, it’s Mallory Ervin! Mallory Ervin is a Kentucky-grown, Nashville-living dreamer who had a roundabout way of arriving at today. From her time in the Miss America pageant to being a three-time contestant on The Amazing Race, Mallory turned her passion for sharing her love of fashion, beauty, and life into a platform for …
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Today’s real sober mom, Courtney, grew up as a child in a party household, often feeling forgotten amidst a sea of partygoers at her parent’s house. As she grew, she quickly found that alcohol could serve to alleviate her shyness, and she leaned on it to make friends. As an adult, Courtney became a therapist, and she realized through her work that …
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Sober Jibber Jabber: From Recovery to the Runway
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In this episode of "Eternally Amy," host Amy Liz Harrison discusses the evolution of media portrayal regarding mental health struggles, emphasizing positive recovery stories of celebrities. The episode takes a two-part format, starting with a focus on New York Fashion Week and Amy's participation in the event. Alysse Bryson, the founder of the Sobe…
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Saying Goodbye to the Party Girl with Michaela Horvathova of The 2 Sober Girls Podcast
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Today health coach and co-host of The 2 Sober Girls podcast Michaela Horvathova is on the podcast! Michaela shares about how she lived two competing lives in her twenties: one focused on wellness, and one focused on partying. While this isn’t a lifestyle she regrets having lived at the time, it’s one that she found herself very much ready to change…
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Jaye never thought she qualified for sobriety. She drank often, but just enough to relax at the end of the day. Still, she could feel it taking its toll. She began to try Sober Octobers and Dry Januarys, and she loved how she felt during the breaks, but her drinking always kicked back in as a habit almost immediately after she reached the final day…
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Step 11: Seeking Through Prayer and Meditation - The 12 Steps for Anyone Who Wants them
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In this episode of "Eternally Amy," your host, Amy Liz Harrison, takes you on a journey through Step 11 of the 12-step program. Step 11 involves seeking through prayer and meditation to improve conscious contact with a higher power. Amy discusses the power of pausing when agitated, embracing humility, and becoming a channel of peace. In this episod…
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As you near the end of Dry January, you probably have some feelings about your alcohol-free month. Maybe you’re unsure of where to go from here. You don’t feel like you want to go back to drinking, but debilitating ‘what if’s’ are starting to swirl through your mind. You’re afraid of what could happen, and what you could ‘lose’, if you gave up alco…
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Breaking Free: From Religious Mold to Authentic Spirituality
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In this episode, Amy Liz Harrison welcomes Lorinda Boyer, author of "Straight Enough," to discuss Lorinda's journey from a strict Christian upbringing to finding her authentic self. Lorinda shares her experiences, starting with a pivotal moment when her husband's infidelity led to a loss of their home, prompting her to question her beliefs and embr…
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Avant Garde (Suzanne’s interview on Double Trouble)
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We're taking a quick break to bring you an interview that I did on the wonderful Double Trouble podcast with twins Nell and Laine! If you're new to this community, this will give you insight into my story —from motherhood, to professional life, to my decision to become spontaneously sober, and the incredible community of sober moms that has grown o…
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You guys, it’s a big day. I am officially four years sober! Today I’m sharing my thoughts from these four incredible years: What I’ve learned, how I’ve changed, and the biggest takeaways I’ve had. I hope these reflections will help you on your own journey, and I just want you to know: the person you are today is not the person you will be one year …
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Join Amy in this episode of "Eternally Amy" as she interviews author Erica C. Barnett, a journalist and veteran in the world of writing and publishing. Erica, a local in Seattle, shares her journey of sobriety, focusing on her memoir, Quitter: A Memoir of Drinking, Relapse, and Recovery. The conversation delves into the struggles of addiction, the …
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If you’re on a sober curious journey, this one's for you! Women like Maria are the reason I started the Sober Mom Life community. Maria joined the group while she was still drinking. Though she was highly conflicted about quitting, she had the incredible courage to show up honestly, ask hard questions, and work through her challenges with support! …
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A Look at Mommy Wine Culture through the Child’s Eyes with Jenna Dillulio
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I am so excited to welcome sober influencer Jenna Dillulio to the show today! While she’s now a new mom, Jenna actually got sober years before she had her first child. Today she shares her sobriety journey, gives her thoughts on why big alcohol loves to target mothers, and explains why she decided to use her platform to hit back against mommy wine …
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Alcohol had been central to Real Sober Mom Katie K’s life during her teens and 20s. From college, to working as a page at NBC, to building an entertainment career in Manhattan, Katie had reveled in a party lifestyle with no second thoughts. Everything changed when the pandemic hit. In 2020, Katie was pregnant. She found herself saying a hasty goodb…
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