Sober & Lit Podcast

By Susan Larkin & Ruby Williams

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Episodes: 128

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Are you worried you might be drinking too much?  If you’ve tried cutting back your drinking, but can’t imagine your life without wine? This podcast is for you. 


Sober & Lit is the podcast for women in midlife who want encouragement, support, and real strategies to live their best life without alcohol. Whether you identify as a gray area drinker, a daily drinker, are exploring how to stop drinking, or are wondering how to know if you even have a drinking problem, this show offers practical tools and honest conversations. In each episode we answer real listeners’ questions about how to stop drinking and how to stay stopped. With sober stories, empowering insights, and practical tips and tactics for living sober with mindfulness, confidence, and joy. If you're ready to explore an alcohol-free lifestyle and step into your most vibrant, “lit” life you're in the right place.  


This podcast is for you if you’ve ever asked:

Why can’t I drink like everyone else? 

Why do I drink more than I want to? 

I had weight loss surgery and why am I drinking every day now? 

What is a gray area drinker? 

Why can’t I stop drinking once I start? 

How can I drink less during stressful times (holidays, divorce, empty nest, grief)

Is it possible to enjoy life without alcohol? 

How do I cut back without quitting completely? 

What’s the first step to changing my drinking? 

How much alcohol is too much for a woman my age? 


Every episode ends with how we and our guests feel lit with practices that support your mental health, optimizes your fitness goals and enhances personal growth. If you’re sober-curious, or alcohol-free and ready for your next amazing chapter in life, this podcast is your weekly dose of inspiration, tools, real talk, and some laughs!



Episode Date
Alcohol, Menopause & Midlife Truths with Kathleen McDermott / EP 127
Jun 16, 2026
Why Don't I Feel Better Sober? EP 126
Jun 09, 2026
How Sobriety Fueled Success for Entrepreneur Deborah C. Smith / EP 125
Jun 02, 2026
Building Sober Confidence: Why Summer Is Your Ideal Training Ground / EP 124
May 26, 2026
Alcohol-Free Wine Revolution with Tracy Sweeney / EP 123
May 19, 2026
Sober Summer Experiment: Curious About Firsts? EP 122
May 12, 2026
Burnout, Wine, Repeat with Lauren Baptiste / EP 121
May 05, 2026
Alcohol-free Vacations- 3 Mistakes to Avoid/ EP 120
Apr 28, 2026
Alcohol-Free Events Are the Future with Laura Nelson / EP 119
Apr 21, 2026
#1 Alcohol Craving Hack: SNAP / EP 118
Apr 14, 2026
Why High-Achieving Women Quit Drinking with Sue Willoughby / EP 117
Apr 07, 2026
My Drinking Isn't That Bad / EP 116
Mar 31, 2026
Sober Courage Meets Cold Joy with Libby DeLana / EP 115
Mar 24, 2026
Is Alcohol Hijacking Your Dopamine? / EP 114
Mar 17, 2026
The Alcohol-Free Relaxation Alternative: Kava / EP 113
Mar 10, 2026
Why Do I Always Go Back To Drinking Again? / EP 112
Mar 03, 2026
Alcohol-Free Healing Tools with Brandi Babb / EP 111
Feb 24, 2026
5 Tips to Say No to a Drink / EP 110
Feb 17, 2026
Sober Sex & Dating After 40 with Lily Shanks / EP 109
Feb 10, 2026
Mastering Drinking Urges / EP 108
Feb 03, 2026
Sobriety Made Social: Chris Marshall’s Journey / EP 107
Jan 27, 2026
The Real Cost of Alcohol with Expert Guest Mike Marshall / EP 106
Jan 20, 2026
What Are You Thirsty For? Rethinking Drinking with Anna Donaghey / EP 105
Jan 13, 2026
Alcohol-Free Legacy for Our Kids and Grandkids / EP 104
Jan 06, 2026
Alcohol-Free New Year’s Eve: Try These 5 Ideas / EP 103
Dec 30, 2025
Staying Sober at Christmas: Real-Life Tips / EP 102
Dec 23, 2025
Alcohol-Free Holiday Tradition Makeover / EP 101
Dec 16, 2025
Sober Aging with Patricia Becker / EP 100
Dec 09, 2025
Alcohol-Free Holiday Party Tips / EP 99
Dec 02, 2025
Intoxicating Alcohol Lies with Meg Geisewite / EP 98
Nov 25, 2025
Sober Thanksgiving Survival / EP 97
Nov 18, 2025
6 Reasons We Quit Drinking / EP 96
Nov 11, 2025
Sober For Dummies with Tamar Routley / EP 95
Nov 04, 2025
Blackouts, Brownouts, and Pass-Outs / EP 94
Oct 28, 2025
Sober Curious & THC Drinks: Abby Calabrese on Breaking Norms / EP 93
Oct 21, 2025
Understanding Binge Drinking: A Must-Hear for Women / EP 92
Oct 14, 2025
Strategies To Help Loved Ones with Amber Hollingsworth / EP 91
Oct 07, 2025
I'm Sober, Why Isn't My Life Magically Perfect? / EP 90
Sep 30, 2025
Modern Sobriety, Female Empowerment, and the Sober Revolution with Kristen Bear / EP 89
Sep 23, 2025
Are Sober People Really Missing Out on All the Fun? / EP 88
Sep 16, 2025
Ditch the Diet and Drinks: Sustainable Weight Loss with Dr. Ginny / EP 87
Sep 09, 2025
Ann Dowsett Johnston, Quit Lit Pioneer: Telling the Truth About Women and Drinking / EP 86
Sep 02, 2025
No Rock Bottom Required to Quit Drinking: What If You Just Want to Feel Better? / EP 85
Aug 26, 2025
The #1 Mindset Hack That Helped Thousands Get Sober: Scott Pinyard Wisdom / EP 84
Aug 19, 2025
When Is The Best Time To Change Your Drinking? Here's How To Break Free / EP 83
Aug 12, 2025
Hiding Your Drinking: Lauren’s Journey From Mommy Wine Culture to Freedom / EP 82
Aug 05, 2025
Sober & Lit: Why Reclaiming Sobriety Is the New Cool / EP 81
Jul 29, 2025
Functional Sobriety: With Dr. Brooke Scheller, Nourishing Your Body for Alcohol-Free Living / EP 80
Jul 22, 2025
The Truth About 'Drink Responsibly'—What the Alcohol Industry Doesn't Want You to Know / EP 79
Jul 15, 2025
I Gave Up Drinking to Save Myself: Allison's Sober Story / EP 78
Jul 08, 2025
Do Sober People Really Judge Drinkers? / EP 77
Jul 01, 2025
Can Hypnotherapy Help You Quit Drinking? The Surprising Truth / EP 76
Jun 24, 2025
Sober & Strong in Midlife: Empowering Women to Thrive Without Alcohol / EP 75
Jun 17, 2025
I Quit Drinking- So Why Don't I Feel Amazing? / EP 74
Jun 10, 2025
Are You a Gray Area Drinker? Jolene Park Breaks It Down / EP 73
Jun 03, 2025
Sober Behind the Bar: Chris Cardone’s Mission for Sober Inclusivity in Hospitality / EP 72
May 27, 2025
Coming Out Alcohol-Free: How to Tell Your Friends & Family You’re Not Drinking / EP 71
May 20, 2025
How Meditation Paved the Way for Rory Kinsella’s Sober Journey / EP 70
May 13, 2025
Bachelorette Parties Without Booze: How to Celebrate Alcohol-Free / Ep 69
May 06, 2025
Six Key Questions Answered About an Alcohol Free Lifestyle / EP 68
Apr 29, 2025
“I Thought I Was Too Young”: The Untold Truth About Liver Disease & Alcohol / EP 67
Apr 22, 2025
Why Alcohol Isn’t the Reward You Think It Is / EP 66
Apr 15, 2025
Sober & Spicy: Mocktail Mom’s Refreshing Take on Life Without Drinking / EP 65
Apr 08, 2025
Dating, Divorce & Sobriety—The Secrets No One Talks About / EP 64
Apr 01, 2025
Drinking because you’re lonely? Truth about Alcohol & Isolation / EP 63
Mar 25, 2025
Exploring the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Alcohol Use with Peggi Cooney / EP 62
Mar 18, 2025
Why Chasing Happiness in a Wine Glass Always Leaves You Empty / EP 61
Mar 11, 2025
Embracing Sobriety After Heartbreak with Rose Clark / EP 60
Mar 04, 2025
Anger Management Mastery: Embrace Emotions in a Sober Life / EP 59
Feb 25, 2025
From Gray Area Drinker to Sober Dad: Todd Kinney's Powerful Story / EP 58
Feb 18, 2025
Rise and Shine: Creating Powerful Morning Habits for Alcohol-Free Success / EP 57
Feb 11, 2025
Beyond the Bottle: Kate Nichols on Family, Health, and an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle / Ep 56
Feb 04, 2025
Stop "Shoulding" Yourself: Break Free from Negative Thoughts and Embrace Alcohol-Free Living / EP 55
Jan 28, 2025
Healing Beyond Medicine: Sarah Dawkins’ Insights on Emotional Health and Alcohol / EP 54
Jan 21, 2025
Unpacking the F Word: Failure as a Tool for Growth / EP 53
Jan 14, 2025
Live Naked with Annie Grace: Transforming Your Life by Rethinking Alcohol / EP 52
Jan 07, 2025
Empower Your New Year: Join Feel Lit 21 for a Supportive Dry January / Ep. 51
Dec 31, 2024
Taking the Leap: Embracing Life Without Alcohol / EP 50
Dec 24, 2024
Unwrap the Magic: Cultivating Joy, Peace, and Connection this Holiday Season / EP 49
Dec 17, 2024
Ignite Your Joy: Martha Wright’s Expert Holiday Tips / EP. 48
Dec 10, 2024
Resilient, Empowered, Alcohol-Free: Toni Will's Ultimate Success Story / EP 47
Dec 03, 2024
Achieving a Stress-Free, Sober Thanksgiving: Insights and Strategies / EP 46
Nov 26, 2024
Breaking Free: Overcoming the Obsession With Alcohol / EP45
Nov 19, 2024
A Guide to Supporting a Sober Curious Loved One / EP. 44
Nov 12, 2024
Sobriety in Style: with Josh James a Leader in the Non-Alc Beverage Movement, EP 43
Nov 05, 2024
Conquering Alcohol, Burnout, and Hustle Culture w/ Guest Jamie Phillips / EP 42
Oct 29, 2024
6 Reasons Why Exercise & Diet Can’t Counteract Alcohol’s Effects / EP 41
Oct 22, 2024
Challenging Alcohol Norms: Hadley Sorensen on Social Drinking / EP 40
Oct 15, 2024
Embracing Badassery: Overcoming Embarrassment in an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle / EP. 39
Oct 08, 2024
Pink October: Mammograms Matter and Revolutionizing Workplace Culture / EP. 38
Oct 01, 2024
Mental Battles of Moderation: Your Path to Alcohol Freedom / EP. 37 (Part 2)
Sep 24, 2024
The Moderation Myth: Finding Freedom / EP. 36 (Part 1)
Sep 17, 2024
Binging, Blackouts, and Beyond: Unpacking the Dangers of Excessive Drinking / Ep. 035
Sep 10, 2024
Rewrite Your Alcohol Story: 6 Reasons Why Coaching Changes Everything / EP. 34
Sep 03, 2024
Childless Not by Choice Maureen’s Story of Strength and Support / Ep. 033
Aug 27, 2024
Too Much Grace? Unpacking the Power of Self-Compassion on the Alcohol-Free Journey / Ep. 032
Aug 20, 2024
Weight Loss Surgery and Alcohol: A Journey to Emotional Wellness / EP. 031
Aug 13, 2024
Zero Proof Insights with Susie Streelman: Redefining Social Life / Ep. 030
Aug 06, 2024
Unveiling the Secret to the Fountain of Youth / Ep. 029
Jul 30, 2024
Sober & Strong: Embracing Inner Child Work for Emotional Resilience / Ep. 028
Jul 23, 2024
Self-Sabotage Exposed: Embracing Happiness and Healing / Ep. 027
Jul 16, 2024
Taming the Lizard Brain: Green Light Thoughts / Ep. 026
Jul 09, 2024
Bliss Without Booze: Ingenious Ways to Outsmart Boredom / Ep. 025
Jul 02, 2024
Authentic Fun : Navigating Life’s Joys Without Alcohol / Ep.024
Jun 25, 2024
Alcohol Gut Health and Herbal Wisdom with Amelia South / Ep. 023
Jun 18, 2024
The Journey Continues: Tips for Embracing the Alcohol-Free Life Beyond 6 months /EP. 022
Jun 11, 2024
From Nervous Beginnings to Overflowing Joy: A Detailed Timeline of the Alcohol-Free Journey / Ep. 021
Jun 04, 2024
Living Lit: Retreats, Connections, and Alcohol-Free Adventures/ EP. 020
May 28, 2024
The Power of an Alcohol-Free Vacation: Joy, Relaxation, and Freedom / Ep. 019
May 21, 2024
High Performance and Wellness: Emily Judice's Journey to Achievement Without Alcohol /Ep. 018
May 14, 2024
Mind Over Matter: Tackling Fading Affect Bias / Ep 017
May 07, 2024
Finding Balance: Honest Conversations on Weight, Sugar, and Alcohol Freedom / EP 016
Apr 30, 2024
Art, Connection, and Sobriety: Tammi Salas and the Power of Support Communities / Ep 015
Apr 23, 2024
Unwind Without Wine: Coping with Evening Stress and Anxiety/ Ep. 014
Apr 16, 2024
Rethinking Normalcy: The Myth of "Just" a Social Drinker/ Ep. 13
Apr 09, 2024
Name it, Feel it, Heal it: Navigating the Emotional Roller Coaster of Alcohol-Free Living / Ep. 012
Apr 02, 2024
Navigating Loss and Gratitude: Finding Light in an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle with Pam McRae / Ep. 011
Mar 26, 2024
Overcoming the Friday Night Wine Trap / Ep. 010
Mar 19, 2024
Feel It: Strategies for Managing the Urge to Drink / Ep. 09
Mar 12, 2024
The FriendShift: Navigating Relationships Alcohol-Free / Ep. 08
Mar 05, 2024
Sound Sober Sleep Strategies / Ep. 07
Feb 27, 2024
Alcohol-Free Socializing: Strategies for Navigating Happy Hour / Ep. 06
Feb 20, 2024
Ep.5 Can You Really Lose the Desire for Wine?
Feb 13, 2024
Ep.4 If I Can't Stop Drinking Does That Mean I'm an Alcoholic?
Feb 06, 2024
Ep.1 Sipping Secrets: How Ruby & Susan Got Lit!
Jan 30, 2024
Ep.2 Breaking Free from Wine: What Are the Major Challenges?
Jan 30, 2024
Ep.3 How Do You Know if You're Ready to Take a Break from Drinking?
Jan 30, 2024
Feel Lit Alcohol Free Trailer
Jan 01, 2024