The Sober New Yorker

By Melissa McGovern

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Episodes: 82

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The Sober New Yorker is where radical sobriety meets NYC grit. Hosted by Melissa—a sharp-tongued, big-hearted sober coach—this podcast dives into the real, raw, and heartfelt stories of people who’ve ditched booze and found something way better. No fluff, no filters, just deep convos, loud laughs, and the badass truth about living alcohol-free in a world obsessed with the next round. Sober isn’t boring. It’s badass. Help support the podcast: coff.ee/thesobernewyorker

Episode Date
A Second Chance at Life - Adriana's Story
Jun 03, 2026
Dr. Brett's Redemption Story
May 27, 2026
Rock Bottom in the Bar Car - Sydney's Story
May 21, 2026
The Hidden Programming Behind Alcohol with Karolina Rzadkowolska
May 13, 2026
From Loss to Liberation: How Alcohol Changed Her Life Twice
May 08, 2026
High on NYC with Melissa and Rachel
Apr 30, 2026
I Knew There Had to Be More - Jaime's Story
Apr 29, 2026
She Chose Different: Nicole’s Story of Loss, Motherhood, and Recovery
Apr 22, 2026
Going Dry with Andy Ramage
Apr 15, 2026
Sober, Young, and Raising the Bar - Nikki's Story
Apr 08, 2026
From Gray Area Drinking to Radical Clarity: Meg's Story
Apr 02, 2026
No More Wasted Days: Building a Life You Love Without Alcohol
Mar 26, 2026
Unpacking Shame: Chris' Story
Mar 20, 2026
The Alcohol Free Executive: Toni's Story
Mar 09, 2026
From Chaos to Clarity - Marci's Story
Feb 26, 2026
35 Years Sober: My Hollywood Hike with Chris
Feb 18, 2026
Full Circle Sobriety: From One for The Road to The Sober New Yorker
Feb 12, 2026
This is What Happy Sobriety Looks Like! - Bri's Story
Feb 04, 2026
The Zero-Proof Revolution in Milwaukee
Jan 28, 2026
From Collapse to Comeback: Frank Scarso’s Story of Recovery
Jan 20, 2026
What if it's not too late? - Polly's Story
Jan 14, 2026
Chaos in a Mason Jar: Rebuilding a Life After Alcohol
Jan 07, 2026
From Dry January to Something More
Jan 01, 2026
Beyond the Binge: Conversations on Life, Loss & Recovery
Dec 11, 2025
A Heart Finally Healing - Lis' Story
Dec 03, 2025
From Chaos to Calling: How Addiction Became Mitch’s Superpower
Nov 26, 2025
When a rockstar gets sober - Chester's story
Nov 18, 2025
When the Sober Butterfly Gets Tired of Flying - Nadine's Story
Nov 12, 2025
When Sobriety Becomes Sisterhood: My Conversation with Megan Wilcox
Nov 04, 2025
When You Can’t Stay Silent: How to Help Someone You Love Who’s Drinking Too Much
Oct 24, 2025
The Art of Recovery with Sean Daniels
Oct 15, 2025
Surviving the Unthinkable: How sobriety saved Dr. Sheri Lake's life
Oct 10, 2025
Meetups That Matter: My Toronto Journey with Brad McLeod
Oct 03, 2025
“Half a Hundred Episodes, 54 Years of Grit”
Sep 30, 2025
Beneath the Surface: The Case for Psychedelics in Emotional Healing
Sep 24, 2025
"Sober Is the New Cool with Kim Bellas"
Sep 18, 2025
Unbottled NYC: Big Apple Vibes, Zero Proof Living
Sep 10, 2025
“A Craft-Free Birthday: Steve Turns 58 and Celebrates Sobriety”
Sep 03, 2025
Sobriety, science, and a second chance - Kate's Story
Aug 20, 2025
Beyond My Comfort Zone: Year Two Alcohol-Free
Aug 15, 2025
Rehab, Relapse, Repeat—Then Recovery: Ali’s Story
Aug 08, 2025
“The Exit Before Impact: Opting out before it all goes down” - Abby's Story
Aug 04, 2025
Loud and Sober: Kat got sober, got loud and got her life back!
Jul 29, 2025
Sober Before the Spiral: Yonah’s Story
Jul 23, 2025
"I Didn’t Believe It Either: Real Talk with a Sober Dad" - Todd Kinney
Jul 17, 2025
"Destiny's Self-Love Legacy - Reclaiming mine, protecting theirs"
Jul 10, 2025
“From Rock Bottom to Radical Honesty” - Mike's Story
Jul 02, 2025
“Rising with Gabe” From setbacks to strength—this is what resilience in recovery looks like
Jun 26, 2025
“Built in Brooklyn: Alvin Jones”
Jun 17, 2025
"British Booze Culture Meets The Sober New Yorker"
Jun 05, 2025
“Recovery Isn’t Passive—Josh Proves It Works When You Do”
May 28, 2025
Nowhere to Run: Morgan’s Journey to Sobriety
May 07, 2025
Unapologetically Clear: Jane’s Story of Radical Self-Trust and the Choice to Live Alcohol-Free
Apr 24, 2025
Let's talk Sober Travel!
Apr 10, 2025
Solo Episode: BE BOLD - in New Orleans!
Apr 03, 2025
Meet Megan: Mama, Yogi and sober SEVEN years!
Mar 21, 2025
Meet Melissa - a fellow Wisconsin BadA$$ who decided it was time for the booze to GO!
Mar 13, 2025
Sober Curious? Renee just might be the coach for you!
Mar 05, 2025
Meet Luke, sober for 6 years and constantly improving!
Feb 12, 2025
Morgaine's coaching program got her much more that certified, it also got her SOBER!
Feb 05, 2025
Vanessa comes full circle in sobriety AND love!
Jan 29, 2025
Katie B. your AF Empowerment Coach for teens
Jan 22, 2025
Season 1 Finale - Christmas and Coaching
Dec 10, 2024
Meet Mary the Original BadA$$ B*tch!
Nov 20, 2024
Ashlee decides to try out a sober chapter (and loves it!)
Nov 08, 2024
Jason ponied up for Dry January in 2023 and something magical happenned
Oct 30, 2024
Let's talk Mommy Wine Culture BS!
Oct 16, 2024
Emily uses Ketamine therapy to conquer Bi-polar disorder AND Alcohol addiction
Oct 09, 2024
Madison proves you can be AF in your 20's and still have fun!
Oct 02, 2024
Alli ditched alcohol AND her corporate job
Sep 25, 2024
Ryan celebrates his one year of sobriety and an amazing new life
Sep 19, 2024
Marla gave herself a one year break from alcohol and decided to keep going!
Sep 11, 2024
Meet Jackson, a self proclaimed "alcoholic who's never had a drink"
Sep 04, 2024
One year alcohol FREE!!!
Aug 28, 2024
Sobriety gives Stephanie a new life
Aug 19, 2024
Simmone talks career pressure and family stigma in sobriety
Aug 12, 2024
Amanda celebrates one year and a new life!
Jul 24, 2024
Life is Happy Go Sober with Lexi
Jul 08, 2024
Lindsay finds sobriety strength in community
Jul 01, 2024
Meet Jenn aka the Sober Fit Mom
Jun 18, 2024
The Man Behind the Woman
Jun 12, 2024
Get to know me!
Jun 06, 2024