Sober Curator Podcast

This week on The Sober Curator, Alysse sits down with rising pop powerhouse Ella Collier—singer, songwriter, producer, and sober Gen Z glitter bomb of honesty. From Atlanta rap influences to emotional sobriety, heartbreak breakthroughs, and the pop-star fantasy she both lives and parodies, Ella shares how sobriety amplifies—not restricts—her creativity. They talk anxiety, artistry, community, Muppet Recovery memes (yes, really), bedazzling disasters, and the real-life glow-up that happens when you ditch alcohol and reclaim your energy. 

This episode is hilarious, heartfelt, hyperpop-coded, and filled with quotable moments that prove—once again—sobriety is the start of a way better party. 

Takeaways: 

• Emotional sobriety changed Ella’s creative process. She channels heartbreak, internal tension, and joy directly into her lyrics and content with radical honesty.  

• Sobriety = glow-up. Better skin, more money, more libido, more energy. Ella calls it “the ultimate anti-aging hack.”  

• Pop-star fantasy meets real life. Ella loves the glam—but also pulls back the curtain on crying between takes, breakups, and imperfect reality.  

• Connection is part of the work. She hosts Zoom sessions with fans for each new release to build authentic community.  

• Creativity thrives in sobriety. Both Alysse and Ella bond over being ”painfully self-aware,” driven, and joyfully obsessive about their creative platforms.  

• Recovery memes are culture. Muppet Recovery = required viewing. Ella immediately writes it down.  

Key Timestamps: 

00:00:24 — Ella opens up about anxiety, “addiction to problems,” and survival-mode energy from childhood  

00:01:53 — Alysse introduces Ella’s music career: Love Island, NBA2K, X Games, and Spotify’s SALT playlist 

00:10–00:20 — Sobriety, self-expression & Ella’s relationship to emotional growth 

00:29:00 — Social awkwardness in sobriety + finding community anywhere you go  

00:38:00 — Bedazzled books, Barbie mishaps & the joy of crafting sober art  

00:41:00 — Pop-star fantasy vs. real life: humor, heartbreak & honesty online  

00:49:00 — Ella’s single-release strategy & the “I Don’t Do Drugs” moment  

Resources & Links: 

• Ella Collier Music — https://ellacolliermusic.com 

• Instagram: @ellacollier 

• Spotify: Ella Collier 

• TikTok: @ellacollier 

• Muppet Recovery article: https://thesobercurator.com/nostalgia-memes-and-sobriety-how-muppet-recovery-on-instagram-became-a-beloved-gem/ 

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About: 

Sobriety isn’t the end of the party—it’s just the start of a better one. Hosted by Alysse Bryson, media powerhouse and sobriety’s ultimate hype woman, and joined by Sober Curator contributors, The Sober Curator Podcast* delivers bold convos, pop culture deep dives, and zero-proof living that doesn’t suck. Whether you're sober, sober-curious, or just looking for good vibes without the hangover, we’ve got you covered. Subscribe now—because getting sober matters, staying sober matters more. 

*The Sober Curator Podcast is a space for open and honest conversations about sobriety, recovery, and alcohol-free living. While we celebrate all paths to a sober lifestyle, some topics discussed may be sensitive or triggering for certain listeners. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. If you’re in recovery or exploring sobriety, please take care while listening and seek support from trusted professionals as needed.