Happiest Hour with Paula Devine

Was it even fun anymore?

This week Ashley & I get honest about the thoughts, fears, and mental gymnastics that came with drinking. Waiting for a reason to stop, hoping something external would make the decision for us, the anxiety after the nights out, and the realization that so much of what we called fun was actually exhausting us. If you've ever wondered why you kept going back even when you knew something felt off, this conversation will probably hit home.

3 things I learned from a friend in early sobriety

In this Friday series episode, Ashley and I are sharing 3 things that really stuck with us in early sobriety and beyond. The fears, the shifts, the small moments that actually matter and what it looks like when everything feels new and a little uncomfortable. Not the polished version...the real version. If you've ever wondered : "Could I actually do this?" or "What does it really look like in the beginning?" This one's for you!

From Chaos to Calm: Sobriety, Narcissistic Relationships & Healing Your Nervous System with Allie

Sobriety was just the beginning. In this episode with Ali Clark, founder of the Sober Dream Team, we talk about how alcohol, narcissistic relationship dynamics, and a dysregulated nervous system can all feed off each other—and what it actually takes to start feeling safe, clear, and grounded again. www.soberdreamteam.com

"How did I get here?" with Wendi

Wendi and I go there. From “How did I get here?” to actually doing something about it. If you’ve ever looked at your life and thought, “This isn’t how I thought it would be…” — this episode is for you. Wendi shares her journey through divorce, motherhood, and working as a first responder—all while navigating her relationship with alcohol. We talk about sober dating, identity shifts, and what it really takes to surrender and seek help. Because the truth is..nothing changes if nothing changes, and sometimes the bravest thing you can do is admit something isn’t working anymore. Resources: hanleycenter.org  phone: 855-751-4673 verobeach recoverycenter.com phone: 772-584-3083

It “worked”… until it didn’t with Jaime Andersen

In this episode, I sit down with Jaime Andersen—founder of Amazingly Alcohol-Free, podcast host, retreat leader, and sober mom. We talk honestly about what our drinking days looked like behind the scenes while raising kids, and how much heavier life felt than we wanted to admit. Jaime shares her experience navigating motherhood, including raising a child on the autism spectrum, walking through miscarriage, and how alcohol quietly weaves itself into all of it. This is a real conversation about what it was like then… and what life feels like now. And on the other side? It’s not perfect—but it’s clear, present, and so much more beautiful than we imagined.