The Sober Scoop

How to quitting drinking for good

If you’ve decided you want to quit drinking but aren’t sure where to start, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down different paths to sobriety, including AA, rehab, and how to get sober without either, plus the safety considerations to keep in mind before you stop drinking. I also talk through what those early days can really feel like and share practical tips for staying sober once you’ve made the decision to quit. More resources: TheSoberScoop.com [https://www.thesoberscoop.com/] FB support group: @The Scoop Troop [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19dBg2FTVP/] IG: @thesoberscoop [https://www.instagram.com/thesoberscoop_/] Personal IG: @indiagants [https://www.instagram.com/indiagants/reels/?hl=en] TikTok: @thesoberscoop [https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoberscoop] YouTube: @thesoberscoop [https://www.youtube.com/@TheSoberScoop] Email: hello@thesoberscoop.com

Cravings & Triggers in Sobriety

In today's episode, we're talking about how to move through cravings and triggering situations. Sometimes we're so unprepared for a craving because they can literally come out of nowhere! But each cravings serves as data, for learning about ourselves and how we drank. I'll be providing some tips for working though a craving and how to stay sober no matter how bad the craving is. More resources: TheSoberScoop.com [https://www.thesoberscoop.com/] FB support group: @The Scoop Troop [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19dBg2FTVP/] IG: @thesoberscoop [https://www.instagram.com/thesoberscoop_/] Personal IG: @indiagants [https://www.instagram.com/indiagants/reels/?hl=en] TikTok: @thesoberscoop [https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoberscoop] YouTube: @thesoberscoop [https://www.youtube.com/@TheSoberScoop] Email: hello@thesoberscoop.com

TWO YEARS SOBER!!

On June 20th, I achieved 2 years of sobriety and couldn't be more proud. So much has changed, and I'm so grateful for the life I have today! In today's episode, I'm just rattling off some things I love about being sober :) If you're on the fence about getting sober, I hope this makes you want to quit for good. There are so many amazing things that come with sobriety, and you deserve to meet your sober self. More resources: TheSoberScoop.com [https://www.thesoberscoop.com/] FB support group: @The Scoop Troop [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19dBg2FTVP/] IG: @thesoberscoop [https://www.instagram.com/thesoberscoop_/] Personal IG: @indiagants [https://www.instagram.com/indiagants/reels/?hl=en] TikTok: @thesoberscoop [https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoberscoop] YouTube: @thesoberscoop [https://www.youtube.com/@TheSoberScoop] Email: hello@thesoberscoop.com

Processing Grief & Healing Without Alcohol

In this episode of The Sober Scoop, we're exploring something many of us fear but eventually have to face: how do you grieve without alcohol? If drinking was once your go-to coping mechanism, navigating loss in sobriety can feel overwhelming, unfamiliar, and sometimes impossible. Together, we'll unpack why grief can be such a powerful trigger, what the research says about substance use and bereavement, and how we can begin to move through pain without numbing it. More resources: TheSoberScoop.com [https://www.thesoberscoop.com/] FB support group: @The Scoop Troop [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19dBg2FTVP/] IG: @thesoberscoop [https://www.instagram.com/thesoberscoop_/] Personal IG: @indiagants [https://www.instagram.com/indiagants/reels/?hl=en] TikTok: @thesoberscoop [https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoberscoop] YouTube: @thesoberscoop [https://www.youtube.com/@TheSoberScoop] Email: hello@thesoberscoop.com

STOP obsessing over timelines! -sunk costs, turning 30, and starting over at any age

In honor of my 30th birthday, this episode is about timelines, expectations, and the sunk cost mindset that keeps us stuck in situations we’ve outgrown. We convince ourselves that because we’ve already invested time, history, or effort into something, it’s harder (or even too late) to start over. But life doesn’t actually work on a schedule. There is no “too late,” no perfect timing, and no point where you lose your ability to change direction. We talk about releasing the pressure of timelines, letting go of sunk cost thinking, and remembering that you can restart your life at any moment. The best time to change your life is simply when you decide to. More resources: TheSoberScoop.com [https://www.thesoberscoop.com/] FB support group: @The Scoop Troop [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19dBg2FTVP/] IG: @thesoberscoop [https://www.instagram.com/thesoberscoop_/] Personal IG: @indiagants [https://www.instagram.com/indiagants/reels/?hl=en] TikTok: @thesoberscoop [https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoberscoop] YouTube: @thesoberscoop [https://www.youtube.com/@TheSoberScoop] Email: hello@thesoberscoop.com