Are you tired of scrolling through mundane content and coming up empty-handed in your search for recovery-related inspiration? Look no further, my sober friends! We’ve scoured the depths of YouTube to bring you the top 18 Sober channels that will seriously up your sobriety game.
From hilarious comedians sharing their sober journey to mixologists crafting delicious non-alcoholic drinks, these humans in recovery are killing it with their content. Whether you need a laugh or some tips on how to make a killer mocktail, we’ve got you covered. And if you’re feeling stuck and in need of some serious inspo, there’s plenty of that too.
So, what are you waiting for? Grab your sparkling water (or favorite non-alcoholic beverage) and get ready to binge-watch some seriously awesome sober content. Say goodbye to boring and hello to the new wave of cool, fun, and inspiring content that’s taking the sober world by storm!
Allie K Campbell
We adore Allie K Campbell. with her fun content and ability to tell it how it is. Allie is on quest to create entertaining and educational content about whatever topic happens to be sparking her interest & to facilitate live, remote coworking sessions for the digital neurodivergent community at large. If you are a person living with ADHD, then you absolutely need to be subscribing to her channel.
The Mocktail House
Looking to upgrade your mocktail game? You’re going to want to check this out. With nearly 8 million views, The Mocktail House YouTube channel has been around since 2014. This channel can be your one-stop shop to create tasty non-alcoholic beverages that are very Instagram-able.
Leaving CrazyTown with Finn & Sarah
Welcome to Leaving CrazyTown, a YouTube channel created by Dr. Sarah Michaud and Finn Allen dedicated to helping individuals navigate the ups and downs of life, including the struggle with codependency. Through their personal experiences and expertise in mental health, they offer unfiltered insights and strategies to help viewers overcome the challenges associated with codependency and lead more fulfilling lives. Their videos cover topics such as anxiety, depression, relationships, self-improvement, and much more, including codependency.
This channel is for anyone looking for guidance and motivation to improve their mental health, relationships, and overall well-being, especially those affected by codependency. Join the Leaving Crazy Town community today and take the first step towards a happier and healthier life, free from the negative impacts of codependency.
Recovery Comedy
We are NOT a glum lot! Founded in 2008, the Recovery Comedy channel is where you can find a library of the funniest recovery comedians. Their main goal is to provide comedians for any sort of 12 Step Recovery Related Event that you can think of. If you need clean and sober comedians for your next recovery event, you’ll want to check out their website here too.
Getting Sober Again
Getting Sober Again practices positive sobriety awareness with humor, humility, psychology, and good old fashioned practical wisdom to help people find a better balance in their life.
The Rewired Soul
The Rewired Soul has all kinds of content related to mental health. With over 81K+ subscribers, this channel is dedicated to social commentary with a solution so we can try to turn some of the mess into a message.
Alcoholics Anonymous World Services Inc.
Alcoholics Anonymous World Services Inc. is the official YouTube channel for Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. (A.A.W.S.) and is maintained by the General Service Office (G.S.O.) of the U.S. and Canada. Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. For more information about Alcoholics Anonymous, please visit our website at www.aa.org.
Powerbabe
Powerbabe brings queer voices to the front of the recovery/sobriety movement. We’re facilitating community and conversations about what it means to be sober and queer. Since 2019, Phoebe Claire show us how she’s up-leveling the heck out of her life by fighting for her joy one day at a time as a sober, queer, femme, sex-positive, spiritual, and totally powerful BABE!
Easy Does It
Do you need an AA speaker fix? It’s amazing how many resources are currently available even in a global pandemic. Easy Does It has an archive of TONS of AA speaker videos.
Talk Sober
Talk Sober: Learn How to Stop Drinking Alcohol, Learn About Alcoholism, Sobriety, Emotional Issues, Alcohol and Anxiety, And More…
Alex & Lisa – the Sober Experiment
Alex and Lisa—the Sober Experiment features two best friends who talk about all the reasons they love being sober, from hangovers and anxiety to parenting toddlers and teenagers, coping with breakups and loneliness, and navigating sober weddings and raves!
Sober Leon
Sober Leon from the United Kingdom shares his own unique ways of getting and staying sober.
This Naked Mind
Who Is Annie Grace & What Is This Naked Mind? Many people question whether drinking has become too big a part of their lives and worry that it may even be affecting their health. But they resist change because they fear losing the pleasure and stress relief associated with alcohol and assume giving it up will involve deprivation and misery.
This Naked Mind offers a new, positive solution. Here, Annie Grace clearly presents the psychological and neurological components of alcohol use based on the latest science and reveals the cultural, social, and industry factors that play into this conversation.
Sober Curator Pro Tip: We’ve also reviewed her book! This Naked Mind by Annie Grace Book Review The Sober Curator
Sober Is Dope!
Sober is Dope Podcast: Created by POP Buchanan. Without God, I would be dead. Without Detox to Rehab, my Alcohol Addiction would have killed me. My sobriety and sobriety motivation came from complete Rock bottom and darkness. My Addiction Recovery was a miracle. Sober life gave me a second chance. I became curious until I faced death. Recovery from addiction was my blessing. I share my recovery stories from addiction and how detox and rehab saved my life.
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Sobriety Starts Here
Sobriety Starts Here has loads of interviews of people sharing their real-life stories. If you’re looking for where to start, maybe you should start here? (See what we did there?)
The Sober Guy Podcast
Created by Shane Ramer in 2014, The Sober Guy Podcast and website are dedicated to the fight against alcoholism and addiction. The YouTube channel is another extension of the show that helps promote recovery and a healthy lifestyle. (Hint: He ends up on our favorite podcast list, too!)
Sober Nation
Sober Nation claims to be the world’s leading online recovery community. They strive to help the struggling addict or alcoholic, as well as help the families by providing support and resources. Their mission is to show the world that a life without drugs or alcohol is a fantastic one worth living.
Liz Kidder
Liz Kidder is a dreadlock artist, bridal hair specialist, hand balancer, skydiver, aerialist, circus freak, tattoo enthusiast, hiker, traveler, wanderer, and adventurer. And if all that wasn’t cool enough, she’s sober too!
Russell Brand
Love him or hate him, Russell Brand explores new ways to connect with ourselves and one another and how to elevate our consciousness. What is our favorite vlog by Russell? The 12 Steps According to Russell Brand What we appreciate about Russell, even if we don’t always agree with everything he says, is that he is helping smash the stigma of alcoholism and addiction. Celebrities ARE just like us!
Who did we miss that you think should be added to this list? We want to hear from you! Email us at thesobercurator@gmail.com or DM us on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest.
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Resources Are Available
If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulties surrounding alcoholism, addiction, or mental illness, please reach out and ask for help. People everywhere can and want to help; you just have to know where to look. And continue to look until you find what works for you. Click here for a list of regional and national resources.
