vera kuznetsova - part two, episode three

adam woodley - part two, episode six

Join me and Adam Woodley for the sixth and final episode of Part Two, as Adam answers some of the questions about drinking that I asked myself when I was writing Part One.  Adam and I talk about a bunch of things including the first songs we wrote, straightedge culture, and how we really feel about brunch. Content warning for this episode - we do discuss grief and trauma response so if those are topics you are sensitive to, please use discretion when listening to this episode! lowercase sober is a limited series podcast by Izzi D'Esposito. it's about Izzi navigating sobriety in her 20's after she stopped drinking because of a health issue. she is still in her 20's. she still doesn't know what she's doing.  (now with friends!) Written, recorded and edited by Izzi D'Esposito; Music also by Izzi D’Esposito Here are some anti-racism education reads about race and healthcare in America - “Jay Z - The War on Drugs: From Prohibition to Gold Rush” https://youtu.be/HSozqaVcOU8 [https://youtu.be/HSozqaVcOU8] Here are resources in case you are interested in speaking with a professional about your alcohol use: SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - a US Government backed free helpline to connect with other resources https://www.aa.org [https://www.aa.org/] - Alcoholics Anonymous - a christian ideology based 12 step program https://www.na.org [https://www.na.org/] - Narcotics Anonymous https://www.smartrecovery.org [https://www.smartrecovery.org/] - a secular based 4 step program https://www.thetemper.com/sober-communities-beyond-traditional-aa/ [https://www.thetemper.com/sober-communities-beyond-traditional-aa/] - a list of alternatives to 12 step programs like AA from the Temper - a sobriety content online publication

chanelle larios - part two, episode five

Join me and Chanelle Larios for the fifth episode of Part Two, as Chanelle answers some of the questions about drinking that I asked myself when I was writing Part One.  Chanelle and I talk about a bunch of things including our shared college experiences, break ups and giving up alcohol because of health reasons. Content warning for this episode - we do discuss hooking up while drunk so if that's a topic you are sensitive to, please use discretion when listening to this episode! lowercase sober is a limited series podcast by Izzi D'Esposito. it's about Izzi navigating sobriety in her 20's after she stopped drinking because of a health issue. she is still in her 20's. she still doesn't know what she's doing.  (now with friends!) Written, recorded and edited by Izzi D'Esposito; Music also by Izzi D’Esposito “Jay Z - The War on Drugs: From Prohibition to Gold Rush” https://youtu.be/HSozqaVcOU8 [https://youtu.be/HSozqaVcOU8] Here are resources in case you are interested in speaking with a professional about your alcohol use: SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - a US Government backed free helpline to connect with other resources https://www.aa.org [https://www.aa.org/] - Alcoholics Anonymous - a christian ideology based 12 step program https://www.na.org [https://www.na.org/] - Narcotics Anonymous https://www.smartrecovery.org [https://www.smartrecovery.org/] - a secular based 4 step program https://www.thetemper.com/sober-communities-beyond-traditional-aa/ [https://www.thetemper.com/sober-communities-beyond-traditional-aa/] - a list of alternatives to 12 step programs like AA from the Temper - a sobriety content online publication

tyler bode yonchiuk - part two, episode four

Join me and Tyler Bode Yonchiuk for the third episode of Part Two, as Ty answers some of the questions about drinking that I asked myself when I was writing Part One.  Ty and I talk about a bunch of things from craft beer to dating during the pandemic . Content warning for this episode - we do discuss blacking out and alcohol in a positive light so if those are topics you are sensitive to, please use discretion when listening to this episode! lowercase sober is a limited series podcast by Izzi D'Esposito. it's about Izzi navigating sobriety in her 20's after she stopped drinking because of a health issue. she is still in her 20's. she still doesn't know what she's doing.  (now with friends!) Written, recorded and edited by Izzi D'Esposito; Music also by Izzi D’Esposito Here are some anti-racism education reads about race and healthcare in America - Breonna Taylor White House Petition: https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/arrest-killers-breonna-taylor [https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/arrest-killers-breonna-taylor] “Jay Z - The War on Drugs: From Prohibition to Gold Rush” https://youtu.be/HSozqaVcOU8 [https://youtu.be/HSozqaVcOU8] Here are resources in case you are interested in speaking with a professional about your alcohol use: SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - a US Government backed free helpline to connect with other resources https://www.aa.org [https://www.aa.org/] - Alcoholics Anonymous - a christian ideology based 12 step program https://www.na.org [https://www.na.org/] - Narcotics Anonymous https://www.smartrecovery.org [https://www.smartrecovery.org/] - a secular based 4 step program https://www.thetemper.com/sober-communities-beyond-traditional-aa/ [https://www.thetemper.com/sober-communities-beyond-traditional-aa/] - a list of alternatives to 12 step programs like AA from the Temper - a sobriety content online publication

vera kuznetsova - part two, episode three

Join me and Vera Kuznetsova for the third episode of Part Two, as Vera answers some of the questions about drinking that I asked myself when I was writing Part One.  Vera opens up in a really lovely way and I truly cherish our conversation. Content warning for this episode - we do discuss blacking out and alcohol in a positive light so if those are topics you are sensitive to, please use discretion when listening to this episode! lowercase sober is a limited series podcast by Izzi D'Esposito. it's about Izzi navigating sobriety in her 20's after she stopped drinking because of a health issue. she is still in her 20's. she still doesn't know what she's doing.  (now with friends!) Written, recorded and edited by Izzi D'Esposito; Music also by Izzi D’Esposito Here are some anti-racism education reads about race and healthcare in America - Breonna Taylor White House Petition: https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/arrest-killers-breonna-taylor [https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/arrest-killers-breonna-taylor] Instagram accounts: https://www.instagram.com/soberblackgirlsclub/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/soberblackgirlsclub/?hl=en] https://www.instagram.com/l.nuzzles/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/l.nuzzles/?hl=en] https://www.instagram.com/recoveryfortherevolution/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/recoveryfortherevolution/?hl=en] Black Trans Advocacy Coalition: https://blacktrans.org [https://blacktrans.org/] Here are resources in case you are interested in speaking with a professional about your alcohol use: SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - a US Government backed free helpline to connect with other resources https://www.aa.org [https://www.aa.org/] - Alcoholics Anonymous - a christian ideology based 12 step program https://www.na.org [https://www.na.org/] - Narcotics Anonymous https://www.smartrecovery.org [https://www.smartrecovery.org/] - a secular based 4 step program https://www.thetemper.com/sober-communities-beyond-traditional-aa/ [https://www.thetemper.com/sober-communities-beyond-traditional-aa/] - a list of alternatives to 12 step programs like AA from the Temper - a sobriety content online publication

alex miyashiro - part two, episode two

Join me and Alex Miyashiro for the second episode of Part Two, as Alex answers some of the questions about drinking that I asked myself when I was writing Part One.  I love our conversation - it’s full of laughs, tears and more - among other things we chat about being young and queer in college and how to socialize sober. Content warning for this episode - we do discuss sexual assault and mental health so if those are topics you are sensitive to, please use discretion when listening to this episode! lowercase sober is a limited series podcast by Izzi D'Esposito. it's about Izzi navigating sobriety in her 20's after she stopped drinking because of a health issue. she is still in her 20's. she still doesn't know what she's doing.  (now with friends!) Written, recorded and edited by Izzi D'Esposito; Music also by Izzi D’Esposito Here are some anti-racism education reads about race and healthcare in America - https://www.aamc.org/news-insights/how-we-fail-black-patients-pain [https://www.aamc.org/news-insights/how-we-fail-black-patients-pain] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4194634/ [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4194634/] Here are resources in case you are interested in speaking with a professional about your alcohol use: SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - a US Government backed free helpline to connect with other resources https://www.aa.org [https://www.aa.org/] - Alcoholics Anonymous - a christian ideology based 12 step program https://www.na.org [https://www.na.org/] - Narcotics Anonymous https://www.smartrecovery.org [https://www.smartrecovery.org/] - a secular based 4 step program https://www.thetemper.com/sober-communities-beyond-traditional-aa/ [https://www.thetemper.com/sober-communities-beyond-traditional-aa/] - a list of alternatives to 12 step programs like AA from the Temper - a sobriety content online publication