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Hi friends! Don’t worry we’re still here, we just needed a change of pace so we decided to start a-new! The Dry Life is now “Emotionally Immobile” a podcast that will cover all things sobriety, sober-curiosity and mental health. Hosted by Kayla L and new host Natalie R- we hope to see you over there 😌 https://anchor.fm/emotionally-immobile/

TW: Amanda and I get into a heavy conversation about the parallels of eating disorders and alcohol abuse. As someone in recovery from both an ED & AUD, Amanda has made it her life’s mission to help other women who are struggling. In this episode, we go over addiction transfer, fat phobia and how we can learn to be more compassionate to ourselves while healing. You can connect with Amanda on Instagram @therapyforwomen or visit her website therapyforwomencenter.com

This week Steph and Kayla dive into the dangers of the American college drinking culture, how universities turn a blind eye and how our society perpetuates the problem. Steph shares her personal experience of getting sober as a senior in undergraduate, and how she plans to navigate life after graduation. Connect with her on Instagram @funshitblog or check out her weekly zoom meetings for young people! Be sure to hit the subscribe button & tune in each Thursday for a new episode.

This episode meet Tori, a young female entrepreneur who decided to go alcohol-free when she realized how alcohol was impacting her anxiety. Learn about how she came to her decision to stop drinking, without identifying as someone with a drinking “problem.” Tori also shares about going on vacation & being in a friends wedding boozeless! Tori is a prime example of someone who’s “sober for the health of it,” and we love that for her! Tune in every Thursday for a new episode & more insight into the lives of alcohol- free.

This week Beth interviews Alika Gambill, founder of Pro Recovery Power. Alika shares his story of recovery from both drugs and alcohol, talks about becoming a new father in sobriety, and shares the process of navigating grief in sobriety after the loss of his mom. Pro Recovery Power is in the process of becoming a nonprofit to help those struggling with substances and addiction. Connect with Alika on Instagram @alikagambill, @pro_recovery_power www.prorecoverypower.com Tune in every Thursday for a new episode Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedrylife/support

This week we had the pleasure of chatting with Talia Bennick, Creator of non-alcoholic cocktail brand Sweet Crude. A super delicious alternative that is infused with high-quality CBD. Talia shares her own alcohol-free journey with us, and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at being a female founder in a male dominated space! We are obsessed (with her and SC, especially Mellow Mule)! You can try these delicious beverages by ordering online at thesweetcrude.com. Use the code THEDRYLIFE for 15% off your next purchase. Tune in every Thursday for a new episode 💫

On this episode we had the pleasure of jumping across the pond to chat with UK’s former party girl and sober advocate Katie McNicol. We dive into her experience of getting sober at 24, and growing up with a sober parent. Fitness is a huge part of Katie’s recovery, and she tells us all about how it’s played an intricate roll in her sober journey. Find out how Katie’s life went from maladaptive to MEGA 🤘 Be sure to subscribe and listen to a new episode of #thedrylifepodcast every Thursday!

This week, Kayla dives into the symptoms and causes of burnout; a state of emotional and physical exhaustion. How this can effect your sobriety & what you can do to prevent it! Exhausted? You’re not alone! Let’s get through this together.

Motherhood is tough. Motherhood drowned in booze? Tougher. Join Beth as she shares her story of ditching the booze in motherhood, and what we do about this toxic Mommy Wine Culture that’s actively harming women.

Beth and Kayla go over the basics of building your own sobriety toolkit. This toolkit, metaphorical or physical, will help you build a strong foundation to fight temptation, cravings and anxiety-inducing situations! Important for both newcomers and those in long term sobriety! Tune in & share your sobriety tool kit with us on our latest Instagram post @thedrylifepodcast 🧡

Introducing our new co-host Beth Bowen, LMSW and sobriety coach. Today we’re chatting about the stress that comes with lockdown ending and our “new normal” becoming the old one. We dive into how to handle the anxiety & the temptation that goes into society re-opening. Connect with us on Instagram at @reframe_app 🙂 Tune in every Thursday for a new episode!

TW: Infertility. On this weeks episode, blogger and Reframe host of Getting Candid with Kim shares with us her struggle of being a military spouse, her fight with infertility & her triumphant path to sobriety. We talk mommy wine culture (not the way we have before), perfectionism and the parallels of eating disorders and alcohol abuse! You can find Kim on @reframe_app every Saturday on IGTV live! Tune in every Thursday for a new episode of #TheDryLife 🧡 Be sure to subscribe & leave a review if you love our show!

In this episode, I talk about the process of grieving my past self and coming to terms with current circumstances. TW: Self harm, domestic violence

On this episode of the Dry Life, Casey and I sit down to talk about her transition from having a sobriety coach, to becoming one. We chat about the importance of setting your own pace, and the differences in the recovery community between now and when we both got sober, 5 years ago. Casey shares her story of going to burnt out, mom on-the-go to a flourishing life coach! You can find her at hellosomedaycoaching.com.

Vince shares his journey growing up a child of addicts and how it shaped his perception of addiction early on. He chats with me about how he came to deal with substance issues himself and how he broke the cycle. We talk about sobriety and substance abuse in the LGBTQIA community and how this community is particularly vulnerable during COVID-19. Tune in every Thursday for a new episode & follow us on Instagram @thedrylifepodcast

Adam and I sit down and things get real. We talk addiction recovery, and the ugly side of sobriety. With around the same sobriety birthday (2016), we talk about what it was like getting sober before the online community existed and how we both recover now. A great listen for anyone struggling with substances or in early recovery!

Chris and I really connect in this episode. We have super similar background stories; the underdog who makes their way to sobriety fighting tooth and nail. We get into hot topics like harm reduction, detox and leaving the 12 Steps. Chris talks about how Sans Bar, Texas’ first ever alcohol free bar was created and his vision for their future. A highly stimulating conversation that may leave you with more questions than answers! Tune in.

We’re back! And I’m sitting down with Beth Bowen LMSW, sober women’s mentor and 1HD host, to chat about her journey into alcohol-free living. We touch on what worked and what didn’t, how she came out of the sobriety closet, the disease model versus disorder and how we both broke traditional thinking to recover our own way. Beth shares about her own falling forward experience and why she chooses the learning model of substance abuse. Don’t miss it! You can also find us on Instagram now @thedrylifepodcast ⭐️

On this special edition of The Dry Life I talk with 1HD host Saratoga about her experience with Dry January & how it played a crucial part of her early sober curious journey! This episode is all this Dry January: tips & tricks for preparing to go dry for 30 days (or 42 if you’re doing the full #1000hoursdry)! Tune in to hear Togas story & advice on trying out #thedrylife.