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Recovery is about more than just sobriety—it’s about embracing a healthier, more balanced life. Our new Health & Wellness section is dedicated to helping you thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally as you navigate your recovery journey. From self-care tips and fitness routines to mindfulness practices, nutrition advice, and mental health resources, this section is your guide to building a strong foundation for overall wellness. Whether you’re looking to explore yoga, try sober-friendly workouts, or learn how to nourish your body and mind, we’re here to support your journey to living your healthiest, happiest life—because recovery isn’t just about what you leave behind; it’s about what you gain.
SOBER HEALTH & WELLNESS COLUMNS:
BREAK FREE FOUNDATION advocates to end the stigma of mental health, co-occurring disorders, and substance use disorders for those to and through recovery.
YOU’VE BEEN SELECTED Sober Curator Contributor Kate Vitela has been an RN in the Pacific Northwest for over two decades and sober since 2018. You’ve Been Selected is a column that describes her journey through addiction, eating disorders, and what is now known as Drunkorexia.
WELLNESS AS A WAY OF LIFE: Wellness Coach and Sober Curator Contributor Megan Swan will help you master your health and wellness routines as a way of life. This podcast is for ambitious women looking to live with more sustainable energy, confidence, mental clarity, and ease.
SOBER NOT SUBTLE by Jason Mayo brings you a male perspective on living life on life’s terms. Think of it as sobriety without the sugarcoat.
SPEAK OUT! SPEAK LOUD! is where our readers and outside contributors take center stage and share their transformative sobriety journeys.
CODEPENDENCY often goes hand in hand with addiction and recovery, making it an important topic for those seeking a healthier, more balanced life.
Traditionally, substance abuse recovery was concerned with face-to-face counseling, rehabilitation centers, and support groups. Though such techniques are still effective,…
When I was in my 20s and bartending in Alaska (yeah, talk about a kid in the candy shop!), I…
Recovery teaches us that living well is about more than avoiding what harms us—it’s about intentionally choosing what heals us.…
I never set out to be a drug dealer, let alone an addict. I was smart — a straight-A student,…
Every once in a while, Saturday Night Live drops a skit that tries to lampoon culture, but instead lands squarely…
For over two decades, I cycled through incarceration and addiction within Vermont’s correctional system. This personal narrative examines how punitive…
It was July 2010 and even though I don’t remember the exact date, I think I’m pretty close with the…
As we age, maintaining a balance between strength and flexibility becomes increasingly important for our overall well-being. Functional movement is…
Every year on Sept. 30, people around the world come together to celebrate International Recovery Day, a powerful movement dedicated to…
I never dreamed of becoming a low-level female drug dealer in small-town America. Yet after my home was raided and…
I walked into rehab carrying more than a bag of clothes. I carried the silence of generations. The kind of…
“I am a harm reduction advocate who uses marijuana, not a marijuana advocate who uses harm reduction.” Andrew Littlefield That distinction…
Highways, Heartache, and Hangovers: Our Rehab Odyssey Along the Least Coast We were addicts in love, hitchhiking through chaos. The…
I’m excited to share with you my latest obsession — self-hypnosis. This transformative tool has made a significant impact on…
In the last few months two friends have, independently of each other, contacted me about their relationship with alcohol. It’s…
I am bipolar, but my Recovery is not. Deep down I knew addiction was only a symptom for me, the…
Recently I celebrated my sixth year of sobriety. Am I an expert on the topic? God no. But something that…
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — When the Silver Bridge collapsed on Dec. 15, 1967, 46 motorists lost their lives in an…
On the Morning of July 14, 2025, my father called to tell me that my mother had died. My mother…
Pride means different things to different people. For some, it’s a time to dance. For some, it’s a time to…
As life’s stages pass me by, I’m bound to reflect on the past and anticipate the future. But what of…
A Personal Guide to Understanding and Practicing Yogic Breathing Techniques
As an addiction therapist, the death of a client is always devastating and profound. But through loss, we can always…
In our current healthcare system, we’ve become accustomed to a familiar pattern: wait for symptoms to appear, seek treatment when…
In my previous blog, I wrote about how my journey through sobriety was enabled by various more literal journeys, running…
“Peace be with you.” “And also with you.” Growing up Roman Catholic, I had always felt the liturgy to be…
I hit seven years of sobriety on February 10, 2025. When I got sober, one of the first things I…
I stumbled upon (well, was somehow directly targeted through social media advertising) “the feels.” Which touts itself as a somatic…
I’ll never forget the first time I met Sarah Morgando. We were two nurses, walking parallel paths. Both starting our…