Episode 61: Mary Alice Stephens (@maryalicestephenswrites)

Episode 62: Jessica Guerrieri (@jessicaguerrieriauthor)

Hey y'all! I'm so thrilled to have author Jessica Guerrieri back on the podcast! She's back to discuss her brand new novel, Both Can Be True (Harper Muse), available 5/19/26! She is an award winning novelist and essayist, winner of the 2023 Maurice Prize for Fiction, and a proud sober mom of three with over a decade of sobriety.  Her essays have appeared in People, HuffPost, Writer's Digest, and she is a frequent voice in the sobriety and mental health communities. Jessica lives in Davis, California with her family.  For those listeners near Nashville, TN, Jessica will be joining me at Killjoy in East Nashville on July 25th to discuss her work and sign copies of her books! Tickets are available now and include non-alcoholic beverages courtesy of Curious Elixirs.  [https://curiouselixirs.com/] Buy BOTH CAN BE TRUE [https://bookshop.org/p/books/both-can-be-true-jessica-guerrieri/7f5fe0d5ec6be027] Buy BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA [https://bookshop.org/p/books/between-the-devil-and-the-deep-blue-sea-jessica-guerrieri/2a6017445914b618?ean=9781400345953&next=t] Join us in July at Killjoy for the book event  [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-author-series-both-can-be-true-by-jessica-guerrieri-tickets-1988773040701] Let's support sober artist's work and celebrate the healing power of creativity.  Connect with me on IG @creativesobriety and please follow along and subscribe to my Substack newsletter www.kristenbear.substack.com where you will also find The Creative Sobriety Method video workshop series! Stay up to date with all upcoming events and offerings www.creativesobriety.co

Episode 61: Mary Alice Stephens (@maryalicestephenswrites)

Hey y'all! Welcome back. In this episode I'm chatting with author Mary Alice Stephens about her sobriety journey and her memoir, Uncorked: A Memoir of Letting Go and Starting Over.  Mary is an award-winning storyteller who shares her raw, funny, and ultimately inspiring journey from alcohol-fueled chaos to clarity, connection, and self-acceptance. Uncorked was an Amazon #1 new release in alcoholism recovery, reached #4 on the Amazon bestseller list in midlife self-help, and won a PenCraft Best Book Award for Inspirational Nonfiction.  Mary is a former television writer and producer for HGTV, Food Network, and other media outlets. She earned her MFA in creative writing from Dominican University of California and lives in Marin County, CA.  Get a copy of Uncorked today [https://www.amazon.com/Uncorked-Memoir-Letting-Starting-Over-ebook/dp/B0F6433YHY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1QC8IJ1463VBM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1JS8Oy8PNyZjiqgkGQMfgA.v_oMWa2lOqkl8_CR6-PhbYT8u6_QDb6f_GnmEDK-024&dib_tag=se&keywords=uncorked+mary+stephens&qid=1747943374&sprefix=uncorked+mary+%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-1] and be sure to leave Mary a review!!  Follow Mary on IG @maryalicestephenswrites Connect with me on IG @creativesobriety and please follow along and subscribe to my Substack newsletter www.kristenbear.substack.com where you will also find The Creative Sobriety Method video workshop series! Stay up to date with all upcoming events and offerings www.creativesobriety.co

Episode 60: Sober Summer Tips, Asking the Right Questions & More w/Kristen (@creativesobriety)

Hey Y'all! In this episode I'm dishing out a few of my top tips for beginning a sober summer. From purging our space to honoring our commitment with a proper ritual, there are absolutely ways to set ourselves up for success and flow when it comes to giving up booze just as patio season is kicking into full gear.  Quitting drinking doesn't have to feel like a consequence or downgrade. It's all in our mindset, how we approach the shift, and who we surround ourselves with.  If you are looking for a more structured guide and resonate with my language and sober vibe, may I suggest The Creative Sobriety Method--It's available on Substack for paid subscribers--a four-part series with video and text [https://kristenbear.substack.com/p/the-creative-sobriety-method-pt-1?r=18jra0] content plus journal prompts and workshop style questions following each section.  Look out for a special Substack [https://kristenbear.substack.com/] post next week all about prepping for a summer sans alcohol.  Connect with me on IG @creativesobriety and please follow along and subscribe to my Substack newsletter www.kristenbear.substack.com where you will also find The Creative Sobriety Method video workshop series! Stay up to date with all upcoming events and offerings www.creativesobriety.co

Episode 59: Patricia Heaton and David Hunt (@solubrae)

Hey y'all! I'm joined today by Emmy Award-winning actress and producer Patricia Heaton and award-winning filmmaker, David Hunt. Talk about a power couple.  Patricia is best known for her roles in Everybody Loves Raymond and The Middle. Over a career spanning more than 25 years, she's earned multiple awards and nominations and is also a bestselling author and philanthropist.  David Hunt's work spans theater, television and film. A graduate of The Julliard School, Hunt has collaborated with directors including Clint Eastwood and Stanley Kubrick. He most recently directed and produced the feature film Unexpected.  Together they've just launched Solubrae [https://solubrae.com/], a premium non-alcoholic wine hand crafted from California-grown grapes and designed for modern, mindful living.  Heaton, who will celebrate eight years of sobriety in July, says, "Solubrae [https://solubrae.com/] is about inclusion. No one should feel left out of a toast."  This conversation was a dream! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.  Go get yourself a bottle of Solubrae [https://solubrae.com/] today! I tried both the Daylight [https://solubrae.com/products/daylight] and Sundown [https://solubrae.com/products/sundown] varietals at a Killjoy [https://killjoyshop.com/]tasting in Nashville and was blown away.  Onward we go!  Connect with me on IG @creativesobriety and please follow along and subscribe to my Substack newsletter www.kristenbear.substack.com where you will also find The Creative Sobriety Method video workshop series! Stay up to date with all upcoming events and offerings www.creativesobriety.co

Episode 58: Ash Meredith and Why Alcohol and Fitness Don't Mix (@ashmeredith11)

Hey y'all! I'm chatting with fitness and wellness creator Ash Meredith about her alcohol-free journey and why alcohol and fitness do not belong in the same conversation.  We discuss everything from alcohol's impact on sleep and relationships to the way it prevents fat loss and erases our hard work in the gym. Ash and I both share a history with disordered eating and have an honest chat about the ways alcohol played a pivotal role in those struggles as well as how sobriety has helped us find balance and peace around food.  If you are someone who is curious about how eliminating alcohol completely might aid in your fitness journey, someone who has dealt with an eating disorder, or just someone who needs some inspiration on a new sobriety or wellness journey, then this episode is for you!  Follow Ash on IG @ashmeredith11 for daily workout inspiration and nutrition content that feels more nourishing than restrictive.  Check out more of her offerings here!  [https://www.solin.stream/ashmeredith11] Connect with me on IG @creativesobriety and please follow along and subscribe to my Substack newsletter www.kristenbear.substack.com where you will also find The Creative Sobriety Method video workshop series! Stay up to date with all upcoming events and offerings www.creativesobriety.co