Author: Alysse Bryson

This week’s Movie Night with The Sober Curator reviews “Palmer”, which recently debuted on Apple TV+ starring Justin Timberlake. Grab your favorite alcohol-free beverage and a box of tissues as you settle in with this heart-wrenching film that will feel like it’s based on a true story. (It’s not, but the way addiction is portrayed is very real) Timberlake, who plays an ex-convict named Eddie Palmer, strikes up a friendship with a boy from a troubled home. Played by Ryder Allen, you will become endeared with young Sam, a gender confused boy living with his drug-addicted mother in a broken-down…

Bundaberg Brewed Drinks is a family owned, Australian business that has been creating craft brewed premium soft drinks since the 1960s. While I do think I mix a mean mocktail, I’m also incredibly lazy. Sometimes, I just want to pop the cap to some fizzy fun at the end of a long day. While I may be a recovered alcoholic, I think it’s fair to say I have turned a Ginger Beer alcoholic. There is no shame in my Ginger Beer game. I want to try them all. Perusing down the aisles of QFC a few weeks back, I spotted…

Movie Night with The Sober Curator, Amazon Prime Video brings us Season one of Flack, a British dramedy series showcasing terrible decisions, underlying addictions, and the world of celebrity PR stunts. And we are here for it! Starring Academy Award Winner Anna Paquin, hang onto your Wellies sober peeps, because this show takes off fast and throws lots of punchy one-liners. Flack is basically Scandal but on recreational drugs. Trigger warning! For all of you recovered coke-heads, there are lots of lines in this series and we aren’t talking about the script. Paquin’s character Robin is the mastermind of damage…

Creating KUL MOCKS wasn’t just about the beverages, it was about creating the experience of drinking a cocktail, without the alcohol. At The Sober Curator we believe that celebrating and socializing should be inclusive for all. KUL MOCKS is the perfect brand for the drinker seeking a great-tasting, non-alcoholic option. We’re sober, not boring. Why should our drinks be limited to water, soda, tea, or coffee? Meet the Makers This Wisconsin-based brand stems from a husband and wife duo, Nate and Danielle Goss. They were overjoyed when they found out they were expecting their first child. As a couple who took pleasure…

Kolibri Drinks, a sparkling, botanically infused drink from the UK, is on a mission to empower individuality and diverse diets with customizable drinks. And we are here for it! They claim to create experiences in packaged products which inspire, heal and delight. I’m here to tell you, they more than deliver on these promises. Kolibri’s tagline is “Drinks tailored by you”. Let’s explore what exactly this means. The founders of this oh-so-hip UK brand recognized that everyone has different tastes when it comes to drinks – not to mention health needs. With this as the foundation of their beverage utopia,…

The Anonymous People is an independent feature documentary about the over 23 million Americans living in long-term recovery from alcohol and other drug addictions. Read that again. At the time this documentary was published in 2014, it was estimated there were over 23 million Americans living in long-term recovery from alcohol and other drug addictions. 10% of Americans report being in recovery from alcohol and drugs Data shows more than 23 Million adults living in U.S. once had drug or alcohol problems, but no longer do. So then…wait a minute. Why aren’t more people talking about it? Normalizing it? In world…

Jessica Simpson reveals for the first time her inner monologue and most intimate struggles in her memoir “Open Book”. Guided by journals she kept since she was 15, this book is as inspiring as it is entertaining. As a bonus, if you get it on Audio Book it will come with 6 exclusive new songs. Open Book is an opportunity to laugh and cry with her as if she is a close friend. Her story will inspire you to live your best, most authentic life. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you are probably pretty familiar with this blonde dynamo.…

Rachelle Robinett, Herbalist and Founder of Supernatural Café in New York City has partnered with Free Rain, one of our favorite sparkling waters that lives up to the claim of more flavor, more function, and more you. Growing up on a farm in the Pacific Northwest, Rachelle came to understand the symbiotic relationship between people and the natural world. Yay Rachelle! Shout out to the Pacific Northwest (#upperleftcorner, #nwisbest) She has spent her career sharpening her understanding of “wellness,” helping people address their health in realistic ways through her multi-purpose company Supernatural, which gives people the tools to live out…

Ghia is a new non-alcohohlic apéritif inspired by the Mediterranean that will help you have a good time drinking without the buzz. They wanted to make a drink that would take you to happy places without numbing the night; a drink you’d remember in the morning without the hangover. Naturally, we had no problem taking one for the sober team and taste testing this one for you. Feeling jelly? You should with this one because it was luxury in a glass all of the way to the last drop. GHIA, a spirits-free apéritif, is adapted for modern times. It’s an invitation – to…

Today we are shining a Sober Spotlight on Chuck Norflis, who started the hashtag #soberlution on TikTok. At the time of this post, that hashtag has had over 72.5 million views on TikTok. A few weeks back at the start of the New Year, I had the opportunity to sit down for an hour with Chuck via Zoom and get to know the person behind the hashtag. Chuck’s sobriety date is May 18th, 2020. He recently celebrated 8 months sober, which I pointed out on our call is almost the same amount of time it takes to grow a baby. Meaning,…

Today we are shining a Sober Spotlight on Ronny Morales of Phoenix, Arizona on getting sober and staying sober on TikTok. A few weeks back at the start of the New Year, I had the opportunity to sit down for an hour with Ronny via Zoom and get to know the person behind all of the TikTok dances. (and let me assure you he’s got moves!) Ronny’s sobriety date is September 30th, 2019. I was immediately charmed by how nervous Ronny was to be interviewed. Of course there was no need to be nervous, I reassured him. We’re just two recovered…

“You’re an alcoholic! You HAVE to apologize!” – George Constanza

In 2020, The World Spirits Competition awarded Spirity Cocktails the title of being “The World’s First Non-Alcoholic Cocktail” and we’re here to tell you exactly why we think they’ve earned that honor. Just in time for Valentine’s, this is a love story to be sure. In 2018 Eric Knight, Spirity Cocktails Master Distiller, got sober. Sobriety for him was about much more than abstaining from alcohol–– it was about choosing to engage with life differently and on a new level. After several months of living alcohol-free, he realized that the absence of alcohol returned a sense of vigor into his…

Proteau is a new zero-proof botanical drink unlike any other. Complex in taste and ready to pour right out of the gorgeous bottles. The Rivington Spritz or the Ludlow Red, will enhance any special gatherings you are celebrating this year. With Valentine’s (and Galentine’s Day) right around the corner, both the Rivington Spritz and Ludlow Red are the perfect pairings for a cozy night-in with your special someone. Maybe you’re celebrating a sober anniversary for yourself or one of your close friends or family? Perhaps you haven’t stopped celebrating the new Potus and Madam VP? Whatever your reason to celebrate,…

Malicious Women Candle Co. candles will draw you in with their witty slogans and comical phrases, but what’s at the core of these candles has so much more depth and weight. Whether you visit their store front in Snohomish, WA or check out them out online, Malicious Women Candle Co. candles will light you up and warm your soul. How it all started Lacie Marsh Carroll founded this company, infusing it with sass and snark after she was given the gift of desperation. Back in 2016, Lacie lost her dear friend Laura Caudle, who lost her battle with depression and…

Oh Hi is a small-batch company that produces and packages in Durango, Colorado. Oh Hi Seltzer is one of the few CBD-infused drinks on the market. Their fast-acting, refreshing, and handcrafted CBD seltzers are sure to enhance all of life’s endeavors. Oh Hi was forged through the collective passion of their owner’s hard work to create, test, and deliver this amazing cannabis-infused seltzer. Oh Hi CBD Infused Seltzer Flavors They are available in four great flavors; Grapefruit, Pomegranate, Lemon Lime, and Ginger Basil Limeade. Oh Hi CBD seltzers are sold in twelve-ounce cans, each with 15 milligrams of fast-acting flavorless…

Today we are shining a Sober Spotlight on Emily Kappesser, Head of Sales & Partnerships for Reconstruction Coffee Roasters, Real Estate Advisor at Grant Hickman Real Estate Advisors, Owner and Photographer, Videographer of Emily Rose Studios. It’s a good thing this sober gal looks good in hats because she wears a lot of them! Oh, did I mention she’s also a daughter, sister, wife, and the mother of two adorable toddlers? You could say that Emily and I go way (way) back. Emily and I worked together at The Chronicle, in Centralia, WA in the late 90s and early 00s.…

Daytrip® taps into that feeling we all crave, spontaneity. It’s about getting away from the grind and sharing good times and good vibes whether you’re at the beach, on the slopes, or simply in your own back yard.

Ready to get your Gruvi on with these Non Alcoholic Dry Secco and Bubbly Rose bevies? We took one for the sober team and sampled them for you. The result? We are all about their bubbles!

We’ve got a brand new collab with Tonix.Mocktails called “Just a Merry Mocktail Monday!” Get excited! After following @Tonix.Mocktails on Instagram and TikTok, I knew I wanted to become besties with Nik Popkow. Five seconds into my first zoom with Nicole and I knew we were sober kindred spirits. Nik dreams of one day opening up her own sober bar in the LA area and I hope to be there and watch her cut the ribbon when it opens. Welcome, Nicole of @Tonix.Mocktails to The Sober Curator Fam! Dry since 11.14.2019, Nik brings phenomenal skills as a bartender to the…

This Dry January Rethink Your Drink with Sexy AF Spirits. Ready to fall in love? This product line is 100% alcohol-free, plant based, low calorie, botanically infused spirits that are perfect for mixing. Hailing from the north, this Canadian alcohol-free spirits line introduces you to 4 unique alcohol free flavors. Each is individually created to bring you the ultimate bold, sexy, sophisticated, alcohol free cocktail. Ready to get your alcohol-free sexy on? Sexy AF Spirits will enhance your experience with a great tasting mocktail that is Sexy AF. Whether you are out with friends or just feeling fancy at home with some…

The New York Times Bestseller “Drinking, A Love Story” by Caroline Knapp depicting her 20-year battle with booze should absolutely be in your #QUITLIT library. I recently dusted this book off and pulled it down from the shelves of my recovery library. I’m so glad that I did, as this memoir is truly a classic in my eyes. Caroline’s story changed my life in early sobriety. After re-reading it again in 2021, this book still holds just as much depth and weight as it did the first time I read it. This memoir was first published in 1996, the same…

Refreshing and light, this is the perfect alcohol-free beverage to Netflix and Chill with this Dry January while you binge on your favorite series. Oh la-la!

Since it’s always happy hour somewhere, we believe that Free Rain delivers on their promises. When you choose to live an alcohol free live, you truly can be happy every hour. So pop that lid, pull out your favorite glassware, and start celebrating Dry January.

This shimmering and sumptuous book will show you how to keep indulging in life even if you stop indulging in alcohol

Zac Clark, Founder of Release Recovery, finds his person, Tayshia Adams, on the most recent season of The Bachelorette. This show airs on ABC. We love a happy ending. I mean, who doesn’t? This is especially true when it means the sober guy of 9 years gets the girl and they live happily ever after. While I am not a die hard Bachelor/Bachelorette fan, I have watched enough seasons to understand the concept. And I’m not afraid to say, I tune in for the drama. Call it a guilty pleasure or maybe my hopefulness of finding true love, this season…

Arts & Crafts aren’t just for kids! Art therapy improves the mental health of people who are dealing with addictions, anxiety, attention disorders, grief and loss, dementia, depression, eating disorders, physical illness, PTSD, trauma, relationship issues and much more. We learned that we like to keep our hands busy and our creative minds stimulated.

Very much like adult colouring books and puzzles, diamond painting as a hobby has many mental, emotional and intellectual health benefits.

You can follow these 29 Sober TikTok accounts without doing any dances, duets, or how to videos – warning, it could become a new addiction!

Michelle Smith is the Founder of Recovery is the New Black, a certified mental health and addictions counselor, and virtual Recovery Coach. Sober since November 24, 2016, her recovery path is focused on honesty, self-love and forgiveness. Michelle is passionate about supporting women. She is armed with tools and resources around substance abuse, mental health, bereavement, eating disorders, trauma and codependency. She lives in Washington State with her husband and two children. Not only that, Michelle is part of the original group of women that have started up The Sober Mom Squad. This dynamic group is made up of moms…