Send us a text Ever wonder what happens when you stop running from your truth—and start creating something powerful with it? In this episode of Sober & Lit, your hosts Coach Susan and Coach Ruby sit down with Tamar Routly—podcast producer, recovery advocate, and co-author of Sober for Dummies—for a candid and deeply inspiring conversation about what it really takes to go from high-functioning drinking to full-blown transformation. Tamar shares how she went from secretly struggling in a co...

Send us a text Ever lost time after a night out and thought, “Wait… what did I say?” You’re not alone—and it’s not just “part of drinking.” In this episode of Sober & Lit, Ruby and Susan pull back the curtain on a topic many avoid: alcohol-induced blackouts. From stories of forgotten conversations and tricky gray areas to the terrifying reality of memory loss after just a few drinks, we shed light on the neurological impact of alcohol and why some people are more susceptible to blackouts ...

Send us a text What if giving up alcohol wasn’t the end of fun—but the beginning of a rebellion? In this facinating episode of Sober & Lit, Susan and Ruby sit down with the vibrant and unfiltered Abby Calabrese—creator of the Alcohol Free Rebellion podcast and Instagram community. From late nights in New York’s “work hard, play hard” scene to building an empowered, sober-curious life, Abby shares the real story behind her decision to ditch drinking—and what happened next. Think: awkward...

Send us a text “Is weekend drinking really harmless—or is it quietly stealing your energy, health, and joy?” In this episode of the Sober & Lit Podcast, Ruby and Susan dive straight into the truth about binge drinking, especially the kind so many of us laugh off as “just weekend fun.” What actually counts as binge drinking? Why do oversized wine glasses, happy hour specials, and “work hard, play hard” culture trick us into thinking it’s normal? And what are the real costs—even if you only...

Send us a text How do I help someone I love who’s struggling with addiction—without ultimatums, power struggles, or losing myself in the process? We’re joined by the incredible Amber Hollingsworth—licensed professional counselor, master addiction counselor, and creator of the viral YouTube channel “Put the Shovel Down.” Drawing from her 20+ years of experience and her own journey growing up in an addicted family, Amber reveals how families can outsmart addiction with empathy, boundaries, and ...

Send us a text You quit drinking, you’re feeling lit, and suddenly… real life crashes back in. Now what? In this milestone 90th episode of Sober & Lit, Coaches Susan Larkin and Ruby Williams get radically honest about the messy, beautiful, non-linear reality of life after alcohol. Because yes—sobriety brings clarity, joy, and deep transformation… but it doesn’t come with a magic wand. What happens when the unicorns disappear and you’re still dealing with family tension, career pivots, sle...

Send us a text What if ditching alcohol is the exact thing that sets your creative fire ablaze? In this electrifying episode of Sober & Lit, Coaches Ruby and Susan sit down with actor, writer, and founder of Creative Sobriety, Kristen Baer—a powerhouse voice redefining what it means to be an alcohol-free woman in a world soaked in wine culture. From stage lights to mom life, Kristen shares how choosing sobriety in February 2020 became the radical act that set her free—from self-doubt, per...

Send us a text Are Sober People Missing Out… or Finally Tapping In? Welcome to Sober & Lit! In this episode, Ruby and Susan bust one of the biggest lies about sobriety: that going alcohol-free means missing out on fun, freedom, and connection. Is it true—or have we just been sold a clever illusion? What if the real fear isn’t missing out—but never fully showing up? What if quitting drinking is the invitation to finally feel lit from within? We unpack the FOMO myth, spill honest stories ab...

Send us a text What if eating more could actually help you feel better, weigh less, and ditch the drink for good? In this powerful episode of Sober & Lit, Susan and Ruby sit down with Dr. Ginny Treeweller—a psychologist, certified health coach, and author of Slender for Good After 50—to unpack the radical idea that you don’t need restriction, calorie counting, or alcohol to feel lit, vibrant, and free. Ginny gets real about her own midlife transformation: facing down chronic pain, predi...

Send us a text What if your story—the one you’re scared to tell—is the very thing that could set you free? In this powerful episode of Sober & Lit, Ruby and Susan sit down with Ann Dowsett Johnston, bestselling author of Drink: The Intimate Relationship Between Women and Alcohol, whose work cracked open the cultural myths around "mommy wine culture," female high-functioning drinking, and the billion-dollar marketing machine targeting women. With raw honesty and journalistic fire, Ann shar...

Send us a text What if your “wake-up call” didn’t have to be a disaster? In this powerful episode of the Sober & Lit Podcast, Coaches Ruby and Susan shatter the outdated belief that you need to hit rock bottom to reevaluate your relationship with alcohol. Do you really have to lose everything to want more for yourself? What if feeling meh is enough of a reason to start feeling lit? With raw honesty and hard-earned wisdom, they unpack the real reasons high-functioning women stay stuc...

Send us a text What if the key to lasting change isn’t more willpower… but less attachment to your thoughts? In this episode of Sober & Lit, we sit down with the brilliant Scott Pinyard—former Head Coach at This Naked Mind—to explore the surprising role mindset, story, and consciousness play in alcohol freedom and beyond. Scott shares the pivotal shift that helped him break free from alcohol, how emotional awareness rewires our patterns, and why true transformation often starts with one s...

Send us a text Welcome to the Sober & Lit Podcast—where living alcohol-free gets to be bold, empowered, and dare we say… fun. In this episode, Susan and Ruby ask the question so many of us avoid: Is there ever a “right” time to change your relationship with alcohol? Spoiler: That time might just be now. As the air shifts and September energy rolls in, they're breaking down why this season is prime time to start fresh—no rock bottom required. Think: new routines, back-to-school vibes...

Send us a text Welcome back to the Sober & Lit Podcast! In this episode, Ruby and Susan sit down with guest Lauren O’Hanlon—better known as Coach Lo—a certified life coach, former bartender, and ex-mommy-wine-culture enthusiast. Lauren opens up about her personal journey from hiding her drinking behind closed doors to creating a life of clarity, confidence, and genuine connection. Together, they dig into the realities of mommy wine culture, why alcohol became such a normalized copin...

Send us a text What if “sober” wasn’t a label to hide—but a vibe to celebrate? In this bold new chapter of the podcast, your hosts Susan Larkin and Ruby Williams unveil the rebrand from Feel Lit Alcohol Free to Sober and Lit—and the deeper why behind the name change. Is the word sober finally being reclaimed? What happens when you stop whispering your alcohol-free life and start owning it, proudly and publicly? Ruby and Susan get real about the evolution of their own sober identities, unpack ...

Send us a text Are you feeding your freedom… or fueling your cravings? Welcome back to the Sober and Lit Podcast! Today, we’re getting real about something most sobriety conversations skip: how what you eat can change how you drink. Dr. Brooke Scheller—clinical nutritionist, founder of Functional Sobriety, and author of How to Eat to Change How You Drink—joins us for a fascinating, eye-opening conversation. She shares how nutrition helped her break free from her own drinking patterns, and how...

Send us a text Is “Drink Responsibly” Just a Marketing Scam? What if the phrase “drink responsibly” isn’t about safety—but about shifting blame? In this eye-opening episode of the Sober & Lit Podcast, Ruby and Susan peel back the glossy layers of alcohol marketing to reveal what’s really behind that familiar tagline. Why does the alcohol industry promote moderation while knowing there’s no safe level of alcohol, according to the World Health Organization? Who benefits when drinking is gl...

Send us a text What if that nightly glass of Chardonnay wasn’t really relaxing you—it was slowly unraveling you? In this powerful episode of the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast, Ruby and Susan sit down with guest Allison Barber: former Division I gymnast, mom of three, Christian woman, and one-time Chardonnay queen who looked like she had it all together—until the cracks started showing. Allison shares her raw, unfiltered story of using alcohol to cope with parenting, perfectionism, and pain sh...

Send us a text Welcome back to the Feel Lit Alcohol Free podcast! Today, we’re kicking off our brand-new “Alcohol-Free Myth Busters” series by tackling a juicy one: “Do sober people judge drinkers?” If you’ve ever wondered what your alcohol-free friend really thinks when you pour that second glass—or if you’ve felt awkward, defensive, or even misunderstood in social situations since going sober—this episode is for you. Ruby and Susan get real about what it’s like to be the alcohol-free one at...

Send us a text What if giving up alcohol wasn’t about what you’re losing—but everything you’re about to gain? In this episode of the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast, we’re joined by clinical psychologist Silvia Subirana, Unconscious Moderation's Head of Content Development, —who’s on a mission to make alcohol-free living more approachable, science-backed, and downright joyful. Silvia opens up about her own quiet decision to stop drinking, and how tuning into her body—not hitting “rock bot...