Maia Szalavitz’s “Unbroken Brain: A Revolutionary New Way of Understanding Addiction” lives up to its title. It doesn’t simply reframe…
Browsing: ENTERTAINMENT
Let us entertain you! Here, you’ll find a curated selection of podcasts, book reviews, TV series & movie reviews, music, and sober pop culture + celebs with the underlying theme of addiction. We’re sober, not boring! We’re covering it if it’s trending in pop culture and relates to sobriety. Our taste is eclectic, and our reviews are honest. Check out the sober entertainment you never knew you needed until now.
ENTERTAINMENT SECTIONS:
ADDICTION FICTION Addiction fiction is a burgeoning genre that delves into the gritty reality of substance use disorder and its impact on individuals and relationships. It uniquely spotlights personal growth, redemption, and the road to recovery. These narratives offer compelling, relatable messages by exploring addiction and recovery themes. 📚
#QUITLIT Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. #QUITLIT is our curated list of addiction and recovery book reviews. All Sober Curators should be well-read, from addiction and recovery memoirs to fiction and self-help. 📚
MOVIE NIGHT WITH THE SOBER CURATOR brings you the movies we love that also carry the underlying story of addiction, recovery, and mental illness. 🍿📽️
THE MINDFUL BINGE features a curated collection of reviews of our favorite TV shows where addiction and recovery are part of the main storyline. 📺
PLAY IT AGAIN is jamming with music selections representing some part of our journeys and giving us all the feels. 🎶
RECOVER MIXTAPES Coming Soon! 📼📼📼
SOBER POP CULTURE + CELEBS Introducing the latest addition to The Sober Curator: our brand-new “Sober Pop Culture and Celebs” section! We’re redefining the narrative by infusing sobriety into the heart of pop culture, taking cues from the vibrant 80s neon lights, gritty 90s vibes, and blending them seamlessly with today’s pop culture headlines and celebrity influences. Dive into a curated collection that captures the essence of this sober cultural revolution in all its trendsetting glory. 🌟
SOBER SPORTS is a section of the site dedicated to promoting sobriety and wellness through sports and fitness. It features articles, interviews, and personal stories from athletes and fitness enthusiasts who are committed to living a healthier, alcohol-free lifestyle. 🥎🏈⚽⛳🏀
RECOVERY PODCASTLAND is your ultimate destination to discover a handpicked selection of sober and recovery-focused podcasts that have been on our radar. Consider it your personalized audio journey, where each podcast is a carefully curated gem for your listening pleasure. Get ready to dive into a world of insightful conversations, inspiring stories, and valuable resources right at your fingertips. 🎧
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“People think it’s all about misery and desperation and death,” Renton says. “But what they forget is the pleasure of…
Cycling naturally supports a sober lifestyle. The steady rhythm of the pedals, the clear air, and the sense of forward…
Jen Hatmaker’s “Awake” lands like a spiritual defibrillator, jolting readers out of the autopilot haze we Gen Xers perfected somewhere…
If you’ve followed Everclear at any point over the last three decades, you already know that beneath the sweet-sounding, radio-ready…
#QUITLIT, WRITTEN FROM THE INSIDE OUT: Celebrating the Sober Curator Contributors Who Literally Wrote the Book(s) on Recovery There’s a…
Every year, the holidays show up wearing twinkle lights and carrying a grudge. For people in recovery (and people still…
Malcolm Lowry’s Under the Volcano is widely regarded as one of the greatest novels of the 20th century. What makes…
Television loves addiction. It loves the chaos, the spirals, the late-night benders framed as genius fuel or tragic poetry. What…
What does it mean to be “the most human”? In “The Most Human”, Adam Nimoy invites readers into a deeply…
There’s a moment in the conversation when Adam Nimoy says something so simple, so clean, so spiritually efficient that everything else…
I somehow missed “Being Charlie” when it came out in 2016. That was a year of transition for me, the…
What if the story we’ve been told about addiction in America is only half the truth? In Episode 85, host…
All I could think about while reading Megan Swan’s memoir, Marinating in Chaos: Live Intuitively, Make Bold and Authentic Decisions,…
I grew up in the 1960s and 70s. And Dick Van Dyke was a mainstay on our TV. He was…
This was a fantastic year for music. I find new music by new artists, which always excites me, as well…
If you’ve been hanging around The Sober Curator for any length of time, you already know Teresa Bergen. She’s the…
Some books are tough to review because of the writing itself. Others are challenging because of the uncomfortable truths they…
Cat Greenleaf has always had a gift for making people talk. It’s what made Talk Stoop iconic—celebrities plopped on her Brooklyn steps, sudsy coffee in…
Why This Show Hits Different When You’re Clear-Headed I’m coming up on eight years sober, and let me tell you…
Recovery Beyond’s new documentary ‘Walking On Ice’ is nothing short of a visceral, heart-thumping testament to what happens when recovery…
“Goonies never say die” isn’t just a movie quote. It’s a lifestyle. A mindset. A rallying cry for anyone who’s…
If you’re sober and love to laugh so hard your LaCroix might geyser out your nose, hit pause on life…
That night was just like any other night…Founder Tyrone Hazen was posted up around a campfire in Bend, Oregon —…
If you’ve been following The Sober Curator for a while, you already know we’re longtime fans of Pop Buchanan—artist, storyteller,…
The holidays are here — cue the carols, chaos, and candy canes. For many, this season brings sugar highs, travel…
He didn’t expect the Giants to win. Nobody did. It was Super Bowl Sunday, the Patriots were undefeated, and Justin…
I recently saw Nate Bargatze’s comedy show on his Big Dumb Eyes World Tour, and I can honestly say it…
Sobriety starts as survival. It starts with a decision to stop hurting ourselves in the same old ways. But over…