I’m excited to share with you my latest obsession — self-hypnosis. This transformative tool has made a significant impact on…
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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.
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…
On June 10th, an intimate crowd gathered at a private penthouse in Soho for the 16th edition of Feeling Into,…
Do you ever feel like life is just a lot? Like you’re running on a treadmill that only gets faster? If…
The opening lines of (500) Days of Summer are something that have stuck with me since my first viewing of…
It’s been 15 years since Eminem dropped Recovery, the raw, soul-baring album that marked a turning point not only in…
In our hyper-connected, always-on world, the childhood bedtime routine has become a forgotten art for adults. Yet, science reveals that…
There’s something profoundly refreshing about a love story that doesn’t rely on alcohol to fuel its passion or create its…
In a recent episode of “Wellness as a Way of Life,” I had the pleasure of welcoming Alli Eldridge, a…
In Episode 9 of You’ve Been Selected, I sit down with Alysse Bryson, founder of The Sober Curator, a BuzzFeed-style…
Context Matters: Alcohol-Free Beer Health Risks Need Proper Perspective Yesterday on the drive to school, the radio host was going…
I was sitting in seat 11C on my flight home from Las Vegas, and I found myself staring at the…
The first time I stole, I was six. I stuffed a Milky Way down the leg of my corduroy bell-bottoms.…
I decided that I desperately needed to get sober on 26th March 2016, when I woke up on the floor…
I recently sat down with Shari Leid for her podcast, An Imperfectly Perfect Life – Life Unscripted, and let me…
Let me introduce you to an empowering force of nature, my friend and fellow empowered alcohol-free life coach, Melissa McGovern,…