It’s Wedding Season! | Ep 15

It’s Wedding Season! | Ep 15

In this episode, Maxine and Isabelle are talking weddings. They both had multiple weddings to their husbands but had totally opposite honeymoons! They take a hilarious walk down wedding memory aisle and discuss how alcohol shaped the whole experience in Ireland, Montreal, NYC, The Maldives and The Himalayas! No corner of the world is safe! Not to mention an excommunicated priest, and one of them still can’t pronounce the names of religions. You don’t want to miss this one! Send us a text - We'd love to hear what you thought of our show! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2550390/fan_mail/new] Please remember to subscribe to the podcast and to visit our website at: www.happyafpodcast.com

The Uncomfortable Questions. Answered. Ep 14

In this episode, Maxine and Isabelle respond to your questions—the real ones. The complicated ones. The ones that don’t have neat, tidy answers. From loving someone whose drinking worries you… to being the only one not drinking in the room. What to say when the pressure’s on, why people suddenly tell you everything about their own drinking, and how to stay steady in those early, shaky days. They also talk sugar, substitutes, and their colleague’s kid who calls them “the women who don’t know how to drink”, au contraire kiddo! Real questions. Real (often hilarious) answers. Send us a text - We'd love to hear what you thought of our show! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2550390/fan_mail/new] Please remember to subscribe to the podcast and to visit our website at: www.happyafpodcast.com

Trips and Truths | Ep 13

After spending a lot of time on the road in recent months, Maxine and Isabelle unpack what travel really looks like without alcohol. From airport culture and in-flight drink carts to liquor stores in cities across the country, talking about it helps move the needle.  They explore why vacation has become so intrinsically linked to drinking (from the moment you arrive at the airport) and what happens when you replace that default. The result: new rituals, more energy, deeper presence, and no hangovers... even in paradise.  They share practical tips for navigating travel alcohol-free, from bringing your own options to advocating for better zero-proof offerings at bars, restaurants, and airlines. The conversation also highlights the growing sober and sober-curious movement—particularly the role women are playing as founders and consumers—and spotlights brands like Raising the Bar, making it easier to bring elevated alcohol-free experiences anywhere. Send us a text - We'd love to hear what you thought of our show! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2550390/fan_mail/new] Please remember to subscribe to the podcast and to visit our website at: www.happyafpodcast.com

Spirits and Spirits | Ep 12

From communion wine to Manischewitz, alcohol shows up in some of our most sacred and social rituals, but the way we each experience it can be wildly different. In this episode, Maxine and Isabelle take a funny, honest look at alcohol, religion, and tradition, from hosting styles (never wanting the party to end vs. leaving at 9:30 sharp) to completely opposite feelings about Easter: the pastels, food, and clothing! They explore the contradictions between what religion teaches and what culture practices, share stories of navigating unfamiliar traditions (including a very eye-opening first Passover), and reflect on how their relationship with alcohol has shifted - from cycles of fasting and overindulgence to something far more intentional and CONSISTENT! Along the way, they also touch on friendships, what falls away, what deepens, and amazing NEW community! Send us a text - We'd love to hear what you thought of our show! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2550390/fan_mail/new] Please remember to subscribe to the podcast and to visit our website at: www.happyafpodcast.com

Sip and Shop! The New Wine Aisle | Ep 11

In Happy AF’s first on-location episode, Maxine and Isabelle head to the unique and wonderful Dorset Union Store to chat with the store’s wine buyer and explore how the beverage world is evolving, FAST. What does a modern wine buyer see shifting in the industry? Are people drinking less? Differently? What’s selling now? Together, they taste and don’t have to spit! But they may have to because they are VERY honest about what they like and what they dislike! Just like alcoholic beverages, Maxine and Isabelle don’t always agree on what tastes good! From Main Street Vermont to global trends, they explore how shopping for wine and beverages looks very different than it did even five years ago. The modern drink aisle isn’t just about alcohol anymore; it’s about intention and CHOICE! Send us a text - We'd love to hear what you thought of our show! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2550390/fan_mail/new] Please remember to subscribe to the podcast and to visit our website at: www.happyafpodcast.com