We’re always curating sober pop culture with you in mind. But let’s be honest: “with you in mind” only works if we actually know what you want more of. (And less of. And never again. And immediately, please.)
That’s why we created The Sober Curator 2026 Readership Study. It’s a quick survey that helps us understand what’s landing, what you’re craving, and how we can better serve this wildly smart, hilarious, resilient community we love so much.
And yes… we made it worth your while.
✨ Take the Survey Here
The survey is hosted on Typeform and takes about 7 minutes.
(That’s basically one slow scroll through Instagram or half a pot of coffee.)
Your answers directly guide what we write, review, recommend, and spotlight next.
If you love The Sober Curator (or even just like us a lot), we’d be grateful if you took a few minutes to weigh in.
🎉 What You Could Win
Because gratitude matters. And also because we’re not above bribery when it comes to improving the sober internet.
Here’s what’s on the prize menu:
- Three $100 Amazon gift cards (valued at $100 each)
- Two $50 Sober Curator merch gift cards (valued at $50 each)
- Five Sober Curator fanny packs stuffed with goodies (valued at $39.95 each)
- The first 100 survey participants get a FREE Meditation Card Deck (valued at $14.95) courtesy of the Sober City App
- Yes, you read that correctly: the first 100 entries get a gift just for showing up. ✨
✅ A Few Good Things to Know (Because We Respect Your Time)
Here’s the deal, in plain language:
- Takes about 5 minutes
- No spam. Ever.
- Email opt-in is optional and NOT required to win
- We truly read every response (yes, really)
- Your information is handled according to our Privacy Policy
🗓️ Survey + Giveaway Dates (Mark Your Calendars, Angels)
This contest runs:
January 1, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. PT through January 20, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT. We are hoping to get a least 1,000 entries by this date. If for some crazy reason we don’t, the contest may be extended to the end of the month. We’re telling you this now because we are working on a program of rigorous honesty.
And the official fine print:
- Open to U.S. residents. 18+
- No purchase necessary
- Void where prohibited
- Odds of winning depend on number of entries received
🤝 Special Thanks to Our Partner: Sober City App
This year, we’re extra excited because we’re teaming up with the Sober City App as a community partner and prize sponsor. They’re supporting the study and gifting those Meditation Card Decks to the first 500 participants.
If you’re not familiar, Sober City is an app focused on sober community and connection and yes, it’s free to download on both iOS and Android. So if you’re building a life that doesn’t revolve around booze and you want a community that gets it, they’re a great resource.
🎬 Behind the Scenes: Meet the Humans
Also, if you want the story behind the partnership, there’s a behind-the-scenes convo on the page:
Alysse Bryson (founder of The Sober Curator) sits down with Chris Rosburg (founder of the Sober City App) to talk about why sober community, values-aligned partnerships, and thoughtful content matter.
Because this isn’t just a giveaway. It’s a community-building moment. The kind where we listen, evolve, and keep making sober life feel more expansive, stylish, and deeply livable.
💥 The Bottom Line
If The Sober Curator has ever:
- helped you feel less alone,
- made you laugh,
- introduced you to a book/movie/podcast you loved,
- or reminded you that sober doesn’t mean boring…
…then this is your moment to help shape what we build next.
Take the survey. Tell us what you want. Win stuff.
It’s a win-win-win. 🏆✨🧃
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Resources Are Available
If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulties surrounding alcoholism, addiction, or mental illness, please reach out and ask for help. People everywhere can and want to help; you just have to know where to look. And continue to look until you find what works for you. Click here for a list of regional and national resources.
