Author: Contributor to The Sober Curator

#DryJanuary 2021 may be the rearview mirror, but that doesn’t mean your #sobercurious / zero proof / booze free journey has to end. You may recognize some of this content from our holiday gift guide, and that’s because these beverages and accessories are timeless. Look carefully for updates from local DMV makers sprinkled within, and stay tuned for exciting news in the global zero proof space, an ever innovating industry that is answering the needs of people across the sobriety spectrum.Here are 24 locally made and inspired DMV (DC/MD/VA) booze-free beverages to quench your thirst. 1. Element Shrub – Complexity…

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At Seek Purpose Podcast we share stories of overcoming addiction, trauma, mental health struggles, abuse, eating disorders, and more. Our guests share how they have worked to transform their lives, grow spiritually and/or find purpose and meaning We are obsessed with Alysse and all of the incredible things she is doing with The Sober Curator. In this episode of our Seek Purpose Podcast, Alysse and her son Jakob were on to share what life is really like in recovery. We think it’s really important to explore the stories not just for addicts but also for the family around them. Jakob…

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Hey, Fellow Sober Travel Lovers! The Sober Curator Co-Founder, Lisa here. Having just hit CANCEL on my trip to Costa Rica, I long for the unique soul feeding journey that only exploring new cultures and countries can provide. However, the new CDC requirements make it tough to fly the friendly skies. BUT, sober travel will come back. And when it does, I will be first in line. While we are literally grounded, we can dream, plan and prepare. Enter The Sober Curator Contributor Meena @thesoberbuddhist. Her Traveling Sober post is full of incredible insights for 12 Steppers, ways to stay connected and practical advice we…

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Today’s recipe is entirely self-made: I had a few of the ingredients at home but had to outsource a few from my local grocery. Ingredients: • Substance(s) of misuse *quantity varies • Desire to change • Pandemic (COVID-19, Racial Injustice – to name a few) • Community Support • Coping Skills (Journaling, meditation, therapy, exercise) Directions: Step #1 Have an “AH-HA” or “movie trailer” moment that sparks a change; something that caused reflection. It is a moment where you look in the mirror and say, “This isn’t who I’m supposed to be”. My moment was sitting in the back of a police…

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Pregnancy, Recovery, and a Pandemic If you would have asked me years ago if I were capable and responsible enough to bring another human into the world, the answer would have been a resounding “HELL NO.” On my best day, my biggest show of responsibility was brushing my teeth. So, the first thought when I saw the double lines on that pregnancy test was not exactly joy. Don’t get me wrong, I did cry tears of utter happiness, but my first thought was fear. Am I good enough to be a mom? Will my past mistakes bring some form of…

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