Context Matters: Alcohol-Free Beer Health Risks Need Proper Perspective Yesterday on the drive to school, the radio host was going…
Browsing: HEALTH & WELLNESS
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.
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,…
Ever wondered what happens when learning music and solitude collide? I did. Come with me on a journey to “The…
I read “Soberful” by Veronica Valli on a flight to NYC once, and I underlined page after page like I…
Dancing Through Pain: The Healing Rhythm of Human Expression Throughout human history, dance has been far more than mere entertainment…
Hey there, lovely wellness warriors! Ever found yourself in a professional gathering where the drinks are flowing and you’re just…
My love, My words escape me, like elusive phantoms slipping through trembling fingers. The sickness has come for me again,…
NEW NOTIFICATION. SOMEONE LIKES YOU. You feel a rush and begin to wonder, ‘Will this be the one?’ Or, ‘Maybe we will…
Spring, springin, springan to leap, to jump, to burst forth, Bursting forth light white pink flowers from tree’s branches, The…
My addiction was a drunken, cocaine-fueled weekend that stretched across years, a house party with no music left and no…
I wanted to share an eye-opening episode on “Wellness as a Way of Life,” because I know so many of…
All my life, I’ve felt haunted. Haunted by ancestors past, whose abuse would have devastating effects for generations. The two…
I Thought I Was Finally Healthy… It is rare for a song to feel like it is speaking explicitly to…
A cocktease pours a glass of waterCocktail he would call this drinkSipped from a tale too tallthat the man himself…
I’ve had a tough time of things in the last few months. I was made redundant in January – because…
The historic Alice Austen House Museum is nestled along Staten Island’s shoreline, will serve as the host venue for the…
For any patient dealing with fractures, dislocations, or concussions, recovering from a stroke, or trying to overcome addiction, rehabilitation is…
The first drop falls and then another. Not rushed. Not loud. A beginning made of hush. The soil stirs. Not from hunger— but memory. Stone remembers…
There was a time—not long ago… last year in fact—when I didn’t think I’d ever call my mom again on…
“Why do I still feel like crap even though I quit drinking?” If you’ve ever asked yourself that question in…
“Recovery isn’t about fitting into someone else’s mold — it’s about finding what sets you free.” In Episode 6 of…
I’m Megan Swan, and I’m taking a deep dive into the world of menopause this May, which I’m calling Menopause…
My mind is a vortex, but I am not my mind. Poetry is a desperate expression trying to meet its…
Why are we talking about menopause on a site that celebrates pop culture? Because 6,000 people in the United States…
“Recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s a messy, beautiful, deeply personal journey.” When I first got sober, I needed structure. I needed…
Why I Keep Telling This Story (and Why I Always Will): If you watched my recent speech, first—thank you. Thank…