There was a time—not long ago… last year in fact—when I didn’t think I’d ever call my mom again on…
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.
“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…
If you’re single in your late twenties, thirties, or (gasp) beyond, The Unexpected Joy of Being Single by Catherine Gray…
The hum of an air conditioner draws you back, Back to me, Away from the swirl of thoughts that hover…
As a DNA Functional Nutritionist and practitioner, I couldn’t be more thrilled to start seeing this terminology in the news:…
Finding Strength When Life Falls Apart I had no intention of naming this podcast episode Resilience: Embracing the Suck, but…
Have The Wombats made it over the pond? Hailing from Liverpool, the city which famously gave us the Beatles, the…
The Transformative Power of Pen and Paper: Why Journaling Matters At the start of a new season there is nothing…
My mental health journey is like doing a boardslide all the way around the Warehouse in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater…
The six-headed beast sits perched on her rock, Scylla. Across from her, the twin disaster, swirling, the whirlpool, Charybdis. How…
As someone who got sober in the fast-paced, fashion-forward nineties—yes, the era when “The Matrix” introduced us to the red…
We’ve all heard of body dysmorphia—that painful disconnect between how we think we look and how we actually do. But…
Today marks seven years since I took my last drink—seven years of clarity, growth, and transformation. My “Soberthday” feels particularly…
Episode 2 of You’ve Been Selected is deeply personal for obvious reasons. The phrase “You’ve Been Selected” is burned into…
“This is it; this is the end.” The warning was sudden and clear. It wasn’t a bellow nor a whisper,…
The ocean chews at the shore, gnashing with a nervous tide, waves walloping, splitting sand apart in their fury. Saltwater…
The story of colonization is written in many languages, but one of the most insidious is the language of alcohol.…
When I launched You’ve Been Selected, I knew I was putting my story out there. I hoped people would listen—but,…
On Saturday, February 9th, the Break Free Foundation presented “Recovery on the Runway,” a groundbreaking fashion showcase that placed recovery at the…
‘The opposite of addiction is connection.’ Having recently been interviewed by Alysse and Tamar for The Sober Curator podcast – episode…
What if all the horrible things we do to ourselves In our minds and in our hearts Are to keep…
I used to be the drinker. The one who always said, “Just one more!”—and meant at least five. I drank…
When I first got sober, I had two sugar daddies. I had quit my job at a law school where…
sunrise sobriety soul by soul gathering together as one in a room with no walls and…