Author: Alysse Bryson

Space Dream Films is a part of Space Dream Productions, an independent film and music production company grounded in the idea that all storytellers are ambassadors of humanity, tasked with sharing our voices. Filmmakers have the added responsibility of creating visual worlds around these stories. For this reason, they focus on films that they feel will not only entertain, but aim to showcase pieces of humanity. Since Sept 2016, over 50 projects have moved (or are moving) through Space Dream Productions. About 30 completed projects have received over 50 film festival acceptances internationally. While carrying out the mission of amplifying…

Born out of curiosity and motivated by a shared belief in living and drinking wild and free, Wilderton’s passion led them to create a distilled spirit beyond alcohol, and I am here for it! REIMAGINING SPIRITS FOR THE ADVENTUROUS DRINKER GET TO KNOW THE FOUNDERS Fellow Oregonians Brad Whiting and Seth O’Malley came together to create a new vision for distilling. A liquor industry veteran, Brad longed for drink options that would celebrate the complexity and experience of a traditional spirit, which paired better with an active lifestyle. An expert distiller, Seth had a passion for botanicals and was constrained…

Rehab Barbie Kickstarter brings you Jewelry Inspired by Recovery. Your sober, not boring, so recover out loud with this fabulous arm candy! Sober bling is SO on trend this year, so kick down some of your coffee money and back this recovery brand. THEIR STORY Rehab Barbie is founded on the principle that dealing with mental illness and addiction is not something to be ashamed of. Like any other disease or condition that affects humankind, these illnesses are a product of disordered function in our body. In those who suffer from heart disease, diabetes, or cancer, the disease attacks the…

Amy Liz Harrison is the bestselling author of “Eternally Expecting: A Mom of Eight Gets Sober and Gives Birth to a Whole New Life…Her Own”. She is also the author of “Eternally Awkward: A Future Mom of Eight Reflects on Mysteries of Anxiety, ADHD, and Coming of Age in the 80’s” and co-authored an anthology, “The Epiphanies Project.” Harrison is the founder and CEO of her publishing company, A-Team Press, LLC. She’s also a 12-step coach, a recovery/mental health advocate, and the host of the “Eternally Amy” podcast. Her books and material are generally geared towards Gen X’ers, or at…

Portland — Early Bird Registration is open for the 4th Annual Recovery Community Summit. This year’s summit will be held in person at The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Portland, OR in accordance with all OHA guidelines and mandates. This year will be a three-day event kicking off with registration at 2 pm on Friday, June 3rd followed by a mocktail hour and entertainment. The Summit’s theme is Restoring Hope in Recovery and will once again bring together people in recovery, their friends and family, and the recovery workforce with the goal of building a more vibrant, hopeful recovery community in the aftermath…

My name is Cassie, and I am an alcoholic. Cassie Bowden (Kaley Cuoco) is living her best sober life in Los Angeles while moonlighting as a CIA asset in her spare time. But when an overseas assignment leads her to inadvertently witness a murder, she becomes entangled in another international intrigue. Season two of the critically acclaimed Max Original comedy series The Flight Attendant. Unveiling “The Flight Attendant” Season 2: A Riveting Dive into Cassie Bowden’s Journey In the much-anticipated Season 2 of “The Flight Attendant,” viewers are once again whisked away on a turbulent yet captivating adventure through the…

I am obsessed with all things denim. You can never own too much denim, am I right? In fact, I dream of owning an oversized couch upholstered in denim or wallpapering entire walls with upcycled denim. I have a denim duvet cover and pillows in my bedroom, and I own countless pairs of jeans, denim hats, denim bags, and jean jackets. The cover on my Big Book? Denim. Both of my parents are incredibly skilled when it comes to crafting. My dad crochets, and if you missed my post about the custom crochet tablecloth we worked on together, you can…

Drunk on Covid, Sober on Zoom is the coffee table book you never knew you needed, until now. I take my role as a Sober Curator very seriously. Mmm ok fine, maybe it’s more like a serious addiction to recovery content. I comb the internet like an Olympic-trained athlete, always hunting for new (or new to me) recovery-based content. So, when I stumbled across the Global Sober Series, I knew I needed to know more. Sober Curator Pro Tip: These books are for AA/NA junkies. If 12-step isn’t your jam, that’s fine. Then you’ll probably want to move along from…

The Pathfinder is a fermented and distilled hemp-based liquid with the intense flavor and aromatic characteristics of a spirit, with none of the harmful effects of alcoholic beverages. This may just become your new favorite NA spirits alternative. This brand claims to be the destroyer of bad times, and I think they’re onto something. Plus, their branding taps my curiosity and makes me want to know more. What’s the fermentation process like? The base liquid is concocted of fermentation of he,p in a powerful elixir so astonishing that they have to keep its formulation a well-guarded secret. It’s the critical part of…

As Season One of And Just Like That comes to a close, Sober Curators Alysse Bryson and Lane Kennedy show up and record in style wearing Carrie Bradshaw-inspired outfits. If you’ve only been listening to these sober gals via podcast, then head on over to The Sober Curator YouTube and SEE how much fun these two crazy blondes are really having, as they showcase what it’s really like to be #sobernotboring in long-term recovery. Have you seen the light? Then, make sure to subscribe, follow, and review The Mindful Binge on YouTube and Apple. and Spotify. We’ll be jumping into…

I’ve been following Matthew Taub on sober social media for a while. Plus, we were recently on a Time Takes Time panel together, which is a monthly group put together by Sober Curator Lane Kennedy, made up of people in long-term recovery. Needless to say, I was excited to sit down with this gentle giant with 16 years of sobriety under his sober belt and talk to him about all the sober things. Sober Spotlight Q&A with Matthew Taub What’s your Sobriety Date? December 21st, 2005. Fun fact! I didn’t start treatment until Valentine’s Day and also traveled to Jamaica…

Imagine if Sex and the City’s Samantha was an addict and her drug of choice was men. Go on a hilarious, inspiring, and, at times, shocking journey as Roxanne conquers her fears, changes her ways, gets closer to healthy relationships, and embraces self-love a little more each day. After years of working as an image-obsessed actress in Hollywood, Roxanne finds herself at rock bottom from a disease that is anything but glamorous. In her first year of recovery, Roxanne has to take accountability for her past. From tales of being mistaken for a prostitute at the Hotel Bel-Air to botching a…

A revelatory reframing of American leadership through the lens of the First Ladies. Starring Viola Davis as Michelle Obama, Michelle Pfeiffer as Betty Ford, and Gillian Anderson as Eleanor Roosevelt, this series delves deep into the Ladies’ personal and political lives. Exploring everything from their journeys to Washington, family life, and world-changing political contributions, the impact of the White House’s women is no longer hidden from view. Starring Viola Davis, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Gillian Anderson. I have to tell you that I am particularly interested in how the iconic Betty Ford story plays out. There is a long list of…

Are you SOBER NOT BORING and live in the greater Seattle area? Are you looking for the perfect socially inclusive party idea that will dazzle your employees, coworkers, friends, and family? Then allow me to introduce you to The AirScream, an experiential party that can be delivered to your driveway or parking lot. How Does It Work? They bring the trailer to your special event, sober birthday party, brand activation, quinceañera, music festival, wherever there are people who need some fun. So, basically everyone everywhere. Their entire karaoke system is run on an app that has 35,000+ songs available. All songs…

“Mindful Headlines” is a news podcast about the Pacific Northwest that explores how our psychology intersects with current events. The way we interact with our world is influenced by the way we perceive the world. In turn, our collective minds shape the issues that make headlines in our local communities and nationwide. The show is produced and hosted by Jessica Janner Castro, a journalist at KING 5 News, the NBC affiliate in Seattle. Mindful Headlines: The Sober Curator on Sobriety, Disabilities and Surviving Cancer KING 5’s Jessica Janner Castro speaks with Alysse Bryson about dealing with disabilities, especially in the…

I guess you know you’ve made it when you start being trolled and hacked? At approximately 6 pm Pacific on Friday, February 11th, 2022 @thesobercurator Instagram account was hacked and I received two text messages on my personal cell phone number, which I use in part for The Sober Curator, demanding money in exchange for handing my account back over. At the time of the hack, we had approximately 7,500+ followers, an audience we’ve worked hard to engage with over the last 1.5 years, and over 1,450+ pieces of content. GONE. POOF. NOTHING. High Profile Instagram Accounts Being Held For…

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Thank you for showing up for yourself. No one can make early recovery not hard, but maybe we can make it a little easier. Show Up and Stay (SUAS) is a free resource targeted at individuals in the early stages of alcohol addiction recovery, though most of the information is applicable to other process addictions too. Meet Your Host, DeAnne Knighton DeAnn has 20 years of experience in healthcare sales. Her day job is leading, selling, and marketing. Her heart work is learning, writing, yoga, meditation, hiking, recovery, and self-growth. She is a Rocky Mountain girl for life and lives…

I’m a carpenter by trade and I drank alcoholically for 27 years. Obviously, it started to affect my job. I wasn’t getting projects done on time, I was missing work, calling out sick, and making lots of excuses. After getting sober, I reestablished the pride I have in my craft.

The Mindful Binge is a new podcast series by Alysse Bryson, Founder of The Sober Curator, and Lane Kennedy, Founder of the Connected Calm Life. These two West Coast besties have never met in real life. They met on the Clubhouse App during 2021, thank you global pandemic. What do these two share in common? Long-term recovery for one. Alysse is “Class of 2006” and Lane is “Class of 1996”. Not only do they share living a clean and sober lifestyle, but they are both also obsessed with sober pop culture. You might be thinking, “Wait? Is that a real…

Hey Sober Portland Oregon Peeps! Play, learn and connect with other sober/sober-curious/soberish women as you enjoy the love and calm of a creative flow state. Are you ready to feel joy, lightness, and inspiration? Ready for uplifting conversation, and fun? Join the My Sober Girlfriends group for this engaging, heart-centered workshop from our guest facilitator, professional artist Barb Burwell called The Freedom of Creativity. Do you think of yourself as creative? Whether the answer is a resounding yes or a hesitant no, if you are a growth-oriented sober /sober-curious/soberish woman willing to explore an approach to infusing your life with…

For as long as I can remember, my dad unwinds after a long day by sitting in his recliner, watching TV, and crocheting. Raised by a single mom who also crocheted, it always makes me chuckle watching him yell at the TV when a referee of whatever sport he’s watching makes the “wrong” call as he yells, “OH, give me a break!” with his crochet hook in one hand and his latest project in the other. I also never tire of my dad’s “hooker” jokes. Watching my dad crochet is something I find relaxing. It brings me comfort. It also…

The Sober Curator launched this pilot sober lifestyle show (a video podcast hybrid) on Valentine’s Day of 2021, shining a Sober Spotlight on Amir Islam of Seattle, and mixing up some rose flavored DIY mocktails at home with Sober Curator Nik Popkow of @Tonix.Mocktails from Los Angeles. Get ready of 45 minutes of fun because these three are sober not boring! At The Sober Curator, our glass is always half-full, there’s just no booze in it. Grab yourself an alcohol-free bevie of choice, your favorite snacks, and settle in to enjoy this 45 minute pilot episode. In this pilot, we…

Throughout history, tea’s bitter flavors have been sipped on social occasions as a fashionable replacement for alcohol. Using traditional fermentation and distillation techniques, Spirity Cocktails Master Distiller has transformed this simple plant into an alcohol-free spirit worthy of a craft cocktail. Glass. Ice. Garnish. Mixed for mindful revelers like you, their non-alcoholic cocktails are crafted with Spirits Distilled from Tea, creating a new, complex sipping experience. Pre-mixed for your convenience, elevate your next adult social occasion with a glass, ice, garnish, and their new Mindful Apricot Sour. MINDFUL APRICOT SOUR Their new take on this famous 1970s cocktail combines the…

Based on ‘Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs’ by Johann Hari and narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, docu-series The Fix debunks common misunderstandings about drugs & addiction in the United States. You can watch this FREE docuseries simply by setting up an account on ROKU. THE FIX – SEASON ONE Eight episodes of this docuseries, narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, aim to expose the history of the war on drugs in the U.S. and examine its worldwide impact. In total, you will invest 70 minutes in watching this series. The Fix Episodes 1…

At Badass Balloon Co., they are in the business of taking something ordinary and making it extraordinary. Born in New Orleans in 2016, Badass Balloon Co. has modernized childhood party staples, delivering stylish party accessories with elevated graphics. Badass Piñatas, Balloons, and Confetti turn the most basic affairs into social media gold. Their newest addition? Soberversaries, and I am here for it! Badass Balloon Co. is a WOC-owned and operated company. Founded by a former fashion publicist and stylist, Desiree spent over a decade building brands in the fashion and luxury market in London, NYC, and LA. Headquartered in New Orleans, LA,…

There has been increased alcohol use during the pandemic, particularly for women. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found alcohol consumption increased 14% compared to before the pandemic, with women increasing their heavy drinking days by 41%. This week on the Mindful Headlines podcast, Roberta Romero, a KING 5 journalist in Seattle, Washington reveals her own battle with alcoholism and shares her story of recovery. Mindful Headlines on APPLE Podcasts Sober Curator Pro Tip: Read the full article on king5.com Mindful Headlines on Spotify: “Mindful Headlines” is a news podcast about the Pacific Northwest that explores…

Blake Lively doesn’t drink. This may come as a surprise to you, considering the cocktails she slurped down on her Gossip Girl days and the fact her dreamy, superhero husband Ryan Reynolds has his brand Aviation American Gin. Lively explains, “Over the past many years of mixing but not drinking cocktails, it became clear mixers are the unsung heroes of the drink world and deserve just as much love as alcohol.” Should I ever cross paths with this famous blonde bombshell, I will greet her with an enthusiastic high five and thank her for shining a light on the fact…

The modern-day sober virtual community has given me access to meet people from around the world in recovery that I likely wouldn’t have crossed paths with. I have always found benefit in connecting with people in recovery with approximately the same amount of time or more than I currently have. With this two-year-old new access card, I’m finding new ways to connect with like-minded people in recovery that also have shared interests and long-term recovery. Finding long-term women in recovery who share multiple things in common is like being granted access to a lush valley in the mountains full of…

The Eyes of Tammy Faye is based on and inspired by a documentary from back in 2000. It depicts the real-life scandals and collapse of the multi-million-dollar ministry empire Tammy Faye and Jim Bakker built. Directed by Michael Showalter, this film stars Jessica Chastain, Andrew Garfield, and Cherry Jones. If you watch this film for no reason other than to see how Jessica Chastain portrays aging with Tammy Faye’s character, it will be worth your time. Who Was Tammy Faye? Tammy Faye was considered the First Lady of Religious Broadcasting. Married to Jim Bakker, they built a Christian-themed television act…