If you were hoping for a sober podcast that whispers about withdrawal in hushed tones, you haven’t met The Sober Curator. In Episode 20, the crew donned banana costumes, sipped on slushies with comically oversized straws, and tackled the very unpeeled (pun heavily intended) realities of sharing sober lives online. In a world where one viral banana-chomping Instagram story can change your digital trajectory, it’s clear sobriety today is about much more than staying away from happy hour.
So, why get silly to talk about something as serious as recovery? As Dr. Sarah Michaud shared, “It is a balance… you can own and identify pain and tough times and still have fun and be light.” For many, humor and creativity are the ultimate tools for smashing stigma and showing that sober life is about presence, connection, and, yes, big laughs.
When the Algorithm Goes Bananas: Sober Content and Attention Addiction
A recurring theme throughout the episode was the tricky relationship between sobriety, social media, and attention. The crew—Alysse, Tamar, Kate, Megan, Jason, and Dr. Sarah—opened up about the tension between creating authentic content and being swept up by likes, follows, and, sometimes, internet creeps.
Kate’s tale is a cautionary (and hilarious) one. What started as posting daily “banana reels” to keep up with Instagram trends led to unexpected attention and a sobering realization: “I’ve actually done like four or five reels with a banana before I even realized it was becoming a bit… but I got lost in the sauce.” Her account soon drew the wrong audience, with messages bordering on harassment. For Kate, the reset meant starting a new, intentionally sober-themed page: “I put the word ‘sober’ in there for a reason. It’s like, follow me if you want this content.”
The reality? The dopamine hit of social media engagement can be addicting—something every recovering addict knows. Tamar put it bluntly, “I have a dopamine deficiency. I will do anything, even drink a slushie and wear a monkey costume.” Social media metrics easily fill the void once occupied by substances, but the episode’s message was clear: posting with intention and boundaries is the way forward.
Navigating Sober Advocacy in a Performative World
The episode wasn’t all jokes—there was real reckoning over what responsible advocacy looks like. As Alysse noted, “It’s so easy to get caught up in the quantity that we can lose sight of the quality… if we save the life of a couple of people, that will have made it worth it.” The group agreed: the temptation to chase viral moments or “influencer” status is strong, but the goal is genuine connection and hope.
Jason, reflecting on his own experiences, said, “My motives are in a much better place… I’m putting it out there for a specific reason… now I’m helping people in recovery.” Social media can highlight the best and worst parts of our nature—comparison, codependency, and craving for validation—but it can also be an unparalleled tool for service and solidarity.
Getting sober is one thing—but staying sober? That’s where the real adventure begins.
This show is for you if you’ve ever wondered:
– Where can I find inspiring sober podcasts, apps, and creators?
– How do I give back or stay plugged into the sober community
– What are the best sober-friendly drinks and travel tips?
– Where do I find the good NA drinks that don’t taste like regret?
The Sober Curator is your go-to for sober pop culture, booze-free travel, apps, creators, and community.
We’re not here to help you get sober.
We’re here to help you live sober—and love it.
What happens when a musician trades liquid courage for clarity? In this episode of The Sober Curator Podcast, Alysse Bryson sits down with singer-songwriter Meredith Moon to talk about creativity without booze, overcoming stage fright, and why sobriety didn’t kill her art—it sharpened it. From hitchhiking across Canada to releasing her first fully sober album, Meredith shares an honest, grounded look at what it means to be fully present in your creative life.
Takeaways
Sobriety can enhance creativity—not erase it
Stage fright doesn’t disappear with alcohol, it just gets postponed
Inspiration requires answering the call when it shows up
Balance in sobriety means knowing when to step away
Reading, movement, and snacks are underrated recovery tools
Key Timestamps
[00:01:01] — Welcome to The Sober Curator Podcast + host intro
[00:01:22] — Meet Meredith Moon + her unconventional musical journey
[00:02:28] — Fear of losing creativity after quitting drinking
[00:03:47] — Sobriety as a creative “superpower”
[00:05:32] — Obsession, balance, and boundaries in sober creativity
[00:11:10] — Movement, anxiety relief, and baseline calm
[00:11:30] — Letting food be medicine in early sobriety
[00:12:00] — Reading again: sobriety and cognitive clarity
Notable Resources & Mentions
Meredith Moon — From Here to the Sea (Album)
Compass Records
Warner Music Canada
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