HAPPY EVERY HOUR
Diving into Functional Beverages with SENTIA GABA

If you’ve found your way to an NA bottle shop, you’ve likely discovered the world of functional beverages. There are various subcategories of functional beverages, including adaptogens and nootropics. Adaptogenics use plant-based ingredients to help the body resist stress, improve sleep, regulate moods, or modify the inflammation response. Nootropics are chemical substances that purportedly help with mental acuity, memory, and mental stamina.

#QUITLIT
“Party Girl” by Anna David: A Glittering Descent and a Gutsy Climb Back Up

Let’s be honest. If cocaine and celebrities are your idea of a good time — but so is growth, redemption, and finally getting your damn life together — “Party Girl” by Anna David is the rollercoaster ride your sober-serious soul didn’t know it needed. Originally released in 2004, this novel is like a relic from the pre-Instagram wild west of Hollywood debauchery, and yet, somehow, it’s still fresher than a crisp glass of sparkling water with a splash of lime.

HAPPY EVERY HOUR
SOBER AF in Tacoma is the Vibe You’ve Been Waiting For 🥂💅

SOBER AF Zero Proof Bottle Shop has officially landed in Tacoma, WA, and it’s not just a store — it’s a whole mood. Tucked away on South Tacoma Way, this gem is redefining what it means to go out without the booze. Whether you’re deep in your sober era or just flirtin’ with a little less alcohol in your life, this place is where fun and flavor collide — with zero judgment and zero proof.

RECOVERY PODCASTLAND
“The White Lotus” Gets Sober: Drama, Addiction & Pop Culture

It’s a White Lotus tropical fever dream! In this bonus buzz episode, “The Sober Curator” crew — Alysse Bryson and guests Sarah Alaimo, Alexandra Nyman, Lane Kennedy, and Megan Swan — dive deep into HBO’s “The White Lotus” Season 3. From layers of addiction, questionable wellness, digital detox drama, and the most relatable sober mishaps, this conversation mixes pop culture with sober realness. Expect spoilers, hot takes, laugh-out-loud moments, and a sober lens on the wildest fictional resort vacation TV has to offer.

#ADDTOCART
A Gift from the Heart: Celebrate Mother’s Day with Purpose from Her 2nd Chance

This Mother’s Day, we invite you to look beyond traditional gifts and support a cause that uplifts mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends who are reclaiming their lives. These are women who’ve battled immense hardship and come out the other side with strength, grace, and a fierce determination to grow.

#WEDORECOVER
Ed Sheeran Found Sobriety When Becoming a Father

Ed Sheeran is celebrating a major personal milestone: several years of sobriety after making life-altering changes in his early 30s. The chart-topping singer-songwriter, who once lived the "party boy" lifestyle with heavy drinking and drug use, revealed that the turning point came in 2020, just before the birth of his first daughter, Lyra. After an honest conversation with his wife, Cherry Seaborn, Sheeran decided to quit drinking hard liquor and smoking for good, realizing he didn’t want to risk being intoxicated during life's most important moments. "I don't ever want to be pissed holding my kid. Ever, ever," Sheeran said.

Since then, Sheeran has embraced a healthier lifestyle, inspired not only by his growing family but also by the tragic death of his best friend, Jamal Edwards, from drug-related causes. While he has acknowledged that he may not remain completely sober forever, today he maintains a mindful relationship with alcohol and remains drug-free, crediting his sobriety for his renewed focus, youthful energy, and deeper sense of purpose.

For anyone struggling, know that help is available: 📞 1-800-662-HELP (SAMHSA Helpline).

SOBER EVENTS
The Great Curious Cocktail Party with The Sober Curator

On May 14, 2025, something beautifully different is happening across the country — and The Sober Curator is throwing down in Seattle to be part of it. We’re teaming up with Sidekick Suppers and The Great Curious Cocktail Party to serve an unforgettable evening of deep conversation, delicious food, and complex booze-free cocktails, all in the spirit of connection and curiosity.

CURATED CRAFTS
Bedazzling My Big Book: Because Recovery Deserves Rhinestones

Let’s be real — my recovery is already extra, so it only made sense that my Big Book got a little extra too. I mean, if I’m going to keep this book by my bedside, in my bag, or on display for late-night spiritual crises (or early-morning step work panic), she might as well shimmer. Enter: the Bedazzled Big Book project — equal parts glitter therapy and higher power glam.

SPIRITUAL GANGSTER
Classy Problems: Courage Begins With An Opinion

It’s earned wisdom when we connect that courage isn’t the absence of fear but the willingness to take action in its presence. If we want to be more courageous, we need to focus on developing our willingness. Where does willingness come from? It begins with taking a stand. Taking a stand means acknowledging an opinion.

RECOVERY PODCASTLAND
“Sober Motivation”: Sharing Sobriety Stories – Interview with Brad McLeod

After speaking with Brad McLeod about his history, his addiction, his sobriety, his podcast and his community, I felt like I had a new best friend. Brad is a kind, likable, easygoing, generous, fun person to be around, which makes it even more shocking when you hear his story.  

SPIRITUAL GANGSTER
The Hero’s Journey of a Recovering Addict 

As someone in recovery, have you ever thought of yourself as a hero? Yeah, me neither. I tend to be hard on myself sometimes and do not zoom out to see the whole picture of who I have become or what I have accomplished. By studying the Hero’s journey, a timeless storytelling framework, I have learned that we in recovery are indeed heroes. I will be laying out this journey over a three-article series, and I want to invite you along on this adventure. If you are sober today, you are a hero.