Author: Sober Pop Tips

Here is a recap of our favorite alcohol and substance abuse documentaries as discussed in the SOBER POP Tips Room on the Clubhouse App on Tuesday, September 14th, 2021. For many people in recovery, especially early recovery, knowledge is power. And finding ways to identify with others on any particular issues you may be facing may help you feel less alone. Plus, it’s Fall ya’ll! Who doesn’t love to cozy up and Netflix and Chill? SOBER POP Tips: Documentaries on Addiction, Alcohol & Substance Abuse, and Mental Health There’s Something Wrong with Aunt Diane “There’s Something Wrong with Aunt Diane” revisits the…

Here is a recap of the Sober Pop Tips on one-liners and witty comebacks for when people ask us why we aren’t drinking. Bring on the snark or practice being the best version of your sober self – you decide! Notes as discussed in the SOBER POP Tips Room on the Clubhouse App on Tuesday, July 20th, 2021 hosted by Martha Duke, Brandon Page, and Alysse Bryson One-Liners, Zingers, and Clever Comebacks – FUNNY One-Liners, Zingers, and Clever Comebacks – PRACTICAL SOBER POP Tips is a collaborative effort to help those new to sobriety and recovery navigate real-life situations. We’ve covered a…

Here is a recap of the 9 Tips on how to handle a friend or loved one that is in active relapse, while also protecting your own boundaries. Practicing these suggestions can help you be the best version of your sober-self, as discussed in the SOBER POP Tips Room on the Clubhouse App on Tuesday, July 13th, 2021.

Here is a recap of the 10 Tips and Tricks to Navigate attending Weddings, Birthday Parties, Miscellaneous Celebrations, and Family Gatherings in early recovery. Practicing these suggestions can help you be the best version of your sober-self, as discussed in the SOBER POP Tips Room on the Clubhouse App on Tuesday, June 29th, 2021. For many people in recovery, especially early recovery, the idea of taking good care of yourself and preparing to attend any event can seem overwhelming and even a completely foreign concept. SOBER POP Tips: 11 Tips and Tricks to Navigate Weddings, Birthday Parties, Miscellaneous Celebrations, and Family Gatherings…

All of us at The Sober Curator and at the SOBER POP Club on Clubhouse are big proponents of giving and being of service. Whether it be time, talent or money, we all have unique gifts to share with others. Besides wanting to be a good human, there are many reasons to give. Multiple studies on the topic reveal that people who give time and money are happier, live longer and feel more connected. This aligns nicely with our recovery journeys, right?

Here is a recap of the 10 Recovery Selfie Care Practices to be the best version of your sober self, as discussed in the SOBER POP Tips Room on the Clubhouse App on Tuesday, June 15th, 2021. For many people in recovery, especially early recovery, the idea of taking good care of yourself can seem overwhelming and even a completely foreign concept. SOBER POP Tips: 10 Self Care Tips to be the Best Version of Your Sober Self 1.) Practice Affirmations – Regardless of where you are in your recovery journey, it’s probably a good time to reprogram negative and obsessive tendencies.…

Here is a recap of How to Navigate Shopping Situations in Sobriety as discussed in the SOBER POP Tips Room on the Clubhouse App on Tuesday, June 8th, 2021. For many people in recovery, especially early recovery, the idea of the grocery store can be overwhelming. One wrong turn and you can end up in the booze aisle. For some, this can be very triggering. Depending on what state you live in, the visual triggers can be overwhelming with alcohol placement displays even near check-out registers. SOBER POP Tips: 10 Useful Tips on Navigating Grocery Stores and Various Shopping Experiences 1.) Enter the…

Here is a recap of How to Navigate Live Concerts & Festivals as discussed in the SOBER POP Tips Room on the Clubhouse App on Tuesday, June 1st, 2021. For many people in recovery, especially early recovery, the idea of attending concerts and festivals, places we used to attend (sometimes very) inebriated, can seem overwhelming. Does this mean we have to give them up? No, it doesn’t. We’re sober, not boring. That said, we do need to make a plan before putting ourselves in these types of environments. SOBER POP Tips: 10 Useful Tips on Navigating Live Concerts and Festivals 1.) Change…

Here is a recap of Finding a Therapist Tips that were discussed in the SOBER POP Tips Room on the Clubhouse App. For many people in recovery, especially early recovery, the idea of finding a therapist can be overwhelming and daunting. How do you navigate finding the right person for you?

Here is a recap of Dating Tips that were discussed in the SOBER POP Tips Room on the Clubhouse App. For many people in recovery, especially early recovery, the idea of dating sober can be overwhelming and daunting. How do you navigate dating without liquid courage? Here are 10 Tips we discussed as a way to navigate the dating world single and sober. 10 Useful Tips on Dating in Sobriety 1. Plan first meet-ups earlier in the day. We’ve found ordering an ice tea isn’t really a question if it’s pre-dinner time. You can always say “Oh, I have an early…

Here is a recap of Travel Tips that was discussed in the new SOBER POP Tips Room on the Clubhouse App. As the world is opening back up and traveling starts to pick up again, many of you that are in early sobriety or haven’t traveled in a long time may have some anxiety to get back out there. 1. Often during layovers or delays there’s the temptation of the airport bar.There’s a widely known global code within AA where you can page a ‘Friend of Bill W.’ to your airport area to talk you down, even if you’re not…