In this co-hosted episode, Jaime from Amazingly Alcohol-Free and Jennifer Reed from AF Superpowers talk about the power of alcohol-free retreats, in-person connection, and why doing something for yourself can feel scary but also deeply transformational.

They share how they met at a retreat in Palm Springs, why women often get cold feet before stepping into new experiences, and how retreats can help you feel seen, supported, rested, and inspired. Jaime also shares details about her Whidbey Island and Palm Springs alcohol-free retreats, while Jen talks about her vision for future retreats in Wyoming.

This episode is a warm reminder that connection matters, you deserve time for yourself, and being alcohol-free really is a superpower.

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Melissa McGovern, the voice behind The Sober New Yorker, joined Jaime for an honest and inspiring conversation about what it really looks like to build an alcohol-free life that feels authentic, connected, and empowering.

Melissa shares her story of questioning alcohol, navigating the messy middle of change, and discovering who she was without drinking. We talk about identity, confidence, social connection, and the beautiful ways life can open up when alcohol is no longer at the center.

This episode is full of real conversation, reflection, and hope for anyone who has ever wondered what life could look like on the other side of drinking. Melissa’s story is such a powerful reminder that you don’t have to have it all figured out to begin. You just have to be willing to take the next step.

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Naomi DuCharme joined us for this honest and powerful conversation about burnout, stress, leadership, sobriety, and finding purpose after alcohol.

This episode includes a brief mention of suicide and substance use.

Naomi shares her story growing up in Alaska where drinking culture was heavily normalized and how alcohol became a big part of her life starting at a young age. From working in hospitality to leadership roles in construction and oil and gas, she opens up about the pressure of high-performance environments, being a woman in male-dominated industries, and how alcohol slowly became something she relied on to cope with stress, grief, and burnout.

We also talk about gray area drinking, postpartum stress, workplace drinking culture, and the pressure so many women feel to keep pushing through while quietly struggling behind the scenes. Naomi shares how coaching, therapy, and community helped her start healing and how removing alcohol gave her more clarity, purpose, and alignment in her life.

Naomi now helps individuals and organizations build healthier, more supportive workplace cultures through leadership coaching, workplace wellbeing consulting, and recovery support. Her story is incredibly relatable and this episode is such a powerful reminder that you do not need to hit rock bottom to decide you want something different for your life.

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Heather Lowe, sober coach and the voice behind Ditched the Drink, joined us for this honest and powerful conversation. Heather is also Jaime's fabulous Business Coach.

Heather shares her story from growing up in a heavy drinking culture in Wisconsin to navigating life, career, and motherhood, and how alcohol slowly became something she relied on to cope and soften the pressure. Her journey is incredibly relatable. From questioning her drinking early on to years of high-functioning habits and internal struggle, she opens up about what it actually took to change and why it’s not always one big “rock bottom” moment.

We also talk about the power of coaching, learning how to feel your feelings, and building confidence and self-trust without alcohol. Heather now helps women feel less alone on this journey and shows what’s possible when you have the right support. This episode is honest, emotional, and a powerful reminder that you’re not alone and that a better life is possible.

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Not every day feels good and that’s totally normal.

In this episode, Jaime and Jules talk about what it looks like to move through down days without turning to alcohol. After a great family trip, Jules found herself feeling off, emotional, and even craving a drink. Instead of giving in, she used simple tools to shift her mindset and take care of herself.

We talk about about cravings, emotions, and what to do when you’re not feeling your best.

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Carrin Wahl, recovery coach and the voice behind Sobriety in Bloom, joined us for this honest and powerful conversation.

Carrin shares her story from growing up in a heavy drinking culture in Wisconsin to spending years stuck in the cycle of moderating, taking breaks, and starting over. ,Over time, alcohol slowly became something that was impacting every part of her life, from her mental health to her relationships and the way she showed up for herself.

Her story takes a deeper turn as she opens up about loss, navigating grief after her mom passed away, and how her drinking escalated during some of the hardest seasons of her life. She shares what it looked like when things started to fall apart and the moment everything changed.

One night, after years of struggling, she heard a voice say, “you’re never drinking again.” She listened, and she hasn’t had a drink since March 8, 2020.

We also talk about early sobriety, the boredom that can come up, losing old social circles, and how she rebuilt her life in a way that actually feels aligned. Carrin shares how nature, movement, and learning to be with yourself became a huge part of her healing.

Carrin now supports women who know alcohol isn’t helping their life anymore and are ready for something different. She helps them build a life they don’t want to escape from.

This episode is honest, emotional, and a powerful reminder that even in your hardest moments, change is possible.

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Kristen Beckett, sober coach and the voice behind Mocktails & Marathons, joined us for this honest and powerful conversation. Kristen shares her story from growing up in a heavy drinking culture in Wisconsin to navigating motherhood, postpartum struggles, and how alcohol slowly became something she relied on just to get through the day. Her journey is incredibly relatable. From hiding alcohol to multiple wake-up calls, she opens up about what it actually took to change and why it’s not always one big “rock bottom” moment. We also talk about the power of community, daily habits, and what life looks like on the other side. The relationships, the presence, and becoming the kind of mom you truly want to be. Kristen now helps women feel less alone on this journey and shows what’s possible when you keep going. This episode is honest, emotional, and such a powerful reminder that you’re not alone and that a better life is possible

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I’m so excited about this conversation with Isabel (Izzy) van Zuilen from Sobertopia. Izzy is the founder of a global alcohol-free community helping women feel connected, empowered, and anything but alone on their alcohol-free journey.

Izzy shares her story from growing up in Amsterdam with a heavy drinking culture to years of binge drinking, navigating motherhood and “wine mom” culture, and ultimately finding her way to an alcohol-free life that feels better than she ever imagined.

Izzy now hosts regular alcohol-free meetups and events in San Francisco, bringing women together for walks, connection, and real-life community. It’s such a powerful reminder that you are not alone in this, and your people are out there. It really shows that you you don’t need to hit rock bottom to change your relationship with alcohol. You can choose something better just because you want to feel better.

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