Author: Alysse Bryson

Here’s to Zero-Proof Partying! We taste-tested DRY Rainier Cherry and we aren’t mad about it. If you love cherries with a hint of sour, then you’ll want to add this alcohol-free bevie to your next Happy Every Hour. Here’s to Tuesdays! That’s what you’ll find on the packaging of the DRY Rainier Cherry 12-pack. Their claim? Four ingredients plus a good attitude. CHERRY SOUR CHERRY BOMB RECIPE CARD: DIRECTIONS: Mix grenadine lemon juice, cherry syrup, Dry Rainier Cherry Botanical Bubbly, and ice in a shaker tin or pint glass. Stir until cold and strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with…

The mission of Recovery Beyond is to empower individuals to achieve long-term recovery through a supportive community that enables goal setting, lifelong learning, and healthy lifestyles. Their vision is that your recovery will feel supported for a lifetime. Recovery Beyond was created in 2016 as a non-profit organization with the purpose of multiplying the impact discovered on Mt. Rainier called “Climbing Out of Homelessness”, a program that was formed back in 2011 by Mike Johnson and Mark Ursino. Recovery Beyond’s peer-driven model works in partnership with treatment programs and community partners to provide additional, critical success factors for long-term recovery:…

I’m single. I’m sober. And I just bought my first house at the age of 46. Although I was an early bloomer for puberty, I was a late bloomer at becoming an adult. Back in 2005, six months before getting sober and at the age of 30, I cashed out my entire 401K savings from my 20s. Packing up my nine-year-old son and myself, I pulled a geographic and moved us out of the small town where I was born, relocating us two hours north to the Emerald City. If you’re not familiar with the term, ‘geographic’ is commonly used in the recovery community…

Sober in Seattle? Love to Dance? Then you won’t want to miss out on the Daybreak SEA Nature Tour at Gasworks Park on July 9th, 2022 by our friends at Daybreaker. You know the ones. They kept us dancing in our living rooms during the pandemic. The Sober Curator attended their virtual SPA-rty back in September of 2020 and we’ve been shaking our sober booties with this global sober morning dance community ever since. Here’s What You Need To Know: Bring a mat or a towel, and bring a water bottle. Get ready to dance — and ready to be…

Wax & Wit – The Urban Candle Company hails from Portland, Oregon, and is sure to make you LOL with their clever and witty candle offerings. Their candles are made with soy wax because it’s better for the environment and better for you. “Don’t do meth in our bathroom” Think of it as a healthy candle. Unlike paraffin wax, which gives off black soot when burned, soy wax burns cleaner. Since paraffin wax is petroleum-based, burning it produces black soot that can potentially stain curtains, walls, and carpets inside the home. As a vegetable-based wax, soy does not give off…

Celebrating my Soberthday didn’t used to be a big deal to me. It was something I celebrated quietly, usually with an acknowledgment from my parents, who would send a card and a plant. Those in my sober circles might give me a funny card and a coin. It was never something I celebrated on social media and not the type of event I’d consider hosting a party. At most, I’d maybe go out to dinner with my son or some friends. I would always use it as an excuse to buy something special. Usually, I say to myself, “You deserve it!…

Raise your hand if you’re addicted to pinning craft projects on Pinterest or saving DIY art videos on TikTok. Mmmhmmm, I see you. I’m going on 16 years sober, and crafting and art therapy have always been a big part of my recovery process. It helps keep my hands and mind busy, while also tapping into my creative side. Trust me, I’ve had a lot of Pinterest fails. But occasionally, a project turns out even better than I expected. Let me tell you about this recent masterpiece. Several months back, I saw a TikTok video of a dog creating its…

Drinking WildWonder Probiotic Sparkling Drink is good for your gut. Over 70% of your immune system is in your gut, and a healthy gut microbiome plays a crucial part in your body’s digestion, mood, energy metabolism, brain health, and inflammatory response. Wrapped in vibrant packaging, this is gut health made simple. The benefits of a healthy gut are more important than ever in today’s world, so WildWonder created a delicious sparkling beverage with all the gut-healing ingredients you need to sparkle from the inside out. Think of it as a meditation retreat for your insides. When it comes to deciding…

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…

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, without 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 from the fermentation of hemp in a potent elixir so astonishing that they have to keep its formulation a well-guarded secret. It’s the critical part of an…

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…

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…

This is recovery redefined. Developed and tested using simple neuroscience techniques designed to better manage stress, trauma, fatigue, and unhealthy addictive behaviors in a rewarding, pleasurable, and motivating way.

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…

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 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…

RIP Martin Lapid. You were one in 400 Trillion.