The Creative Sober is a community of sober and sober-curious creatives looking to connect with others who are navigating sobriety, health, and spiritual awareness. The foundation of the Creative Sober is our stories and keeping an open mind toward recovery. Creative expression is a fundamental part of what we put into the world. It takes real courage to share this with others.

Healing Through Art – Interview with Alli Bratt

Alli Bratt is a mixed media artist, whose mediums include painting, drawing, and collage incorporating reclaimed materials. Originally from California, Alli received her BFA from Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia. She has lived and made art in Portland, Oregon, for eleven years.

Alli’s work has been shown, both individually and in group shows, in various coffee shops and galleries. Inspiration in her work stems from the natural world. Her incredible work also reflects working through grief and depression. And now, finding new meaning in her art and life through sobriety. A long-time lover of nature and the environment, Alli’s work shifted from more traditional painting styles and techniques to implementing reclaimed, found, and discarded items that minimize the environmental impact of her work.

The Creative Sober

The Creative Sober Podcast, hosted and produced by DJ Missing Mei, is shared conversations with artists, musicians, authors, and creatives alike from all walks of life who continue to create sober. Check back for more podcasts, posts, and playlists from DJ Missing Mei, and follow along with her on Instagram at @thecreativesober.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably picked up on the podcast trend. There are so many solid, binge-worthy podcasts out there. But with new episodes coming out weekly, it’s impossible to keep up. The Sober Curator is here to help. Recovery Podcastland lets you in on our favorites as we share how they help contribute to life in sobriety.

Sober Curator Pro Tip: For a quick hit of recovery, listen to our recommended podcasts when you’re driving, walking your dogs, working out, cleaning house, working on a craft project, getting ready in the morning, or making a meal.

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