Author: Lisa C

Lisa is a proud Texan living in Dallas. She works in media and has a passion for world travel, street art, festivals, and helping other alcoholics. Her current obsessions are Song Quiz with Alexa, Duo Lingo, Matt Maeson's music, seeing the northern lights, and making it to Australia- her 7th continent!

Earth Day is April 22nd, and our small changes can make a big impact on our planet.  This is a great time to consider how we can work together for a more sustainable future. Find some fresh air to breathe in, grab some organic snacks and a nice cup of herbal tea and enjoy these 5 ways to go green in recovery. 1. Nature Crafts Research shows that crafting has many benefits including reducing stress and improving self-confidence, mood and motor skills and alleviating symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Crafts keep us focused on the present and can be…

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Recovery’s Got Talent Will Feature Performers in Recovery in Dallas “Dallas Recovery’s got talent, YES WE DO. Dallas Recovery’s got talent HOW ABOUT YOU?” This classic cheer is right on for the upcoming auditions for Recovery’s Got Talent: Season 6 Show happening on March 7, 2024, at The Eisemann Center. This event showcases incredible people in the Dallas recovery scene doing what they love: singing, dancing, playing instruments, creating art, and performing. The bar is high so be ready to be entertained, amazed, and impacted. The contestants also share a bit of their stories. We meet some who have been neglecting…

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Dry January spotlights the zero-proof lifestyle more than any other month. Granted, I am hyper-aware, but I have been sober for eight years and can’t remember when the conversation has been louder or more frequent. And I love it! Beyond Booze Beverage Co Startup in Dallas “Give Dry a Try,” #HawaiiDryO, “Make it a Mocktail,” “Start it Sober,” “Dry January and Beyond” – so many taglines and promotions. As a marketer and a sober person, there can never be too many for me. Brands are leaning in, companies and influencers are emerging, and we have NA pop-ups! Beyond Booze Beverage…

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There’s only one thing The Sober Curator LOVES more than good recovery content. And it’s FREE good recovery content. Our goal in shining the Sober Spotlight on people making a difference and curating recovery-related podcasts, QuitLit, mocktails, music, events, and movies is to smash the stigma surrounding addiction. We want to prove that life in sobriety is fun, rewarding, and never boring. This is why we want to make sure you know about The FREE 2021 Virtual Reel Recovery Film Festival. And introduce you to its producers, Writers in Treatment. Two great resources for recovery content! Founded by Leonard Buschel,…

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Welcome to Gratitude Month 2021! Buddha says gratitude is the open door to abundance. Recovered alcoholics say it’s a way of life. We hear people talking about it like it’s the secret sauce, the magic potion, or the genie in the bottle. Speaking from personal experience, I can say after putting the bottle down, gratitude is definitely the most direct route to happiness. But why is this? How do we get there and how does it work? There are practical steps to gratitude and we are going to show you some. So, read on friends! There is power in gratitude. Focusing on your blessings…

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Robust, deliberately sourced coffee, sobriety related flavor names and a donation program that helps people struggling with addiction. What else could you possibly want? We’re so excited to introduce you to Brainwashed Coffee! This New York based company was divinely inspired out of a desire to give back and donates 50% of proceeds to recovery. Everything about this company is well thought out with sober people in mind.  Let Go and Let Coffee Brainwashed Coffee ‘s Philosophy on Coffee: “You can’t shotgun it. You can’t double-fist it. All you can do is slow down and sip, and sip, and sip. That’s how…

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