HAPPY EVERY HOUR
Happy Every Hour: Sober Cinco de Mayo with Justin Lamb

The sober and sober-curious are no strangers to the relationship between alcohol and obscure holidays. Whether the Spring season found you up at dawn with green beer on St. Patrick’s Day, or knee deep in a bottomless margarita on Cinco De Mayo, there was a time you may have thought the deliciousness of the celebration was over forever. I am here today to tell you that you can be sober and not boring. While St. Patrick’s Day gave us Guinness 0.0 and a selection of non-alcoholic Irish Red Ales, Cinco de Mayo proves to offer up even more.

#QUITLIT
“The 12-Step Guide for Skeptics” by Arlina Allen

“The 12-Step Guide for Skeptics,” by Arlina Allen, is a tome that delights skeptics and believers alike with its candid truth and sly humor. As someone who’s been in long-term recovery myself and one of the astute authors behind “Sobriety for Dummies,” I feel a kindred spirit in Arlina’s narrative. Her book juggles the gravity of recovery with a light-hearted touch that makes you nod in agreement and chuckle in recognition. 

ENTERTAINMENT
The White Lotus Season 3 Review: A DNA Deep Dive Into Addiction, Recovery, and Collapse

This season of “The White Lotus” hit differently. Not just because of the backdrop (Thailand is lush, deceptive, and stunning; I lived there and loved every sticky cockroach moment). And not just because of the writing or the delicious tension woven into every episode. But because this season made addiction visible — not in a heavy-handed way, but in the subtle, spiraling moments that felt so very familiar that you can’t ignore if you’re an addict like me.

RECOVERY PODCASTLAND
Unpacking Menopause, Sobriety, and Silver Balls—Inside “The Menopause Revolution” on The Sober Curator Podcast

This special episode, hosted by Alysse Bryson with co-host Tamar Routly and guests Anne Marie Cribbin, Amy Liz Harrison, and Lane Kennedy, dives deep into the menopause conversation that should be happening everywhere. If you thought menopause was just hot flashes and hormone jokes, buckle up—these ladies are here to disrupt the silence with vulnerability and a ton of humor.

#WEDORECOVER
Eva Mendes on Sobriety, Self-Discovery, and Saying Goodbye to Alcohol

Eva Mendes has been sober since 2008, when she made the decision to seek treatment at Cirque Lodge in Utah at the height of her acting career. At the time, her struggles with alcohol caught many by surprise—especially since she was just beginning to find her footing as a Hollywood A-lister. But for Mendes, it wasn’t about the spotlight; it was about facing the unhealthy behaviors she had begun to adopt. “I was a late bloomer,” she said, candidly recalling how she didn’t start drinking until her late 20s. “I was so hungry for life... I was leaving no stone unturned.”

Now 50, Mendes lives a quieter life focused on motherhood, creativity, and personal growth. She’s been open about her journey, even when maintaining privacy about specific details. Her decision to get sober wasn’t just about quitting alcohol—it was about reclaiming her health, grounding herself in purpose, and modeling emotional strength for her daughters. "I'm proud of people who have the determination and the fearlessness to actually go and face their demons and get better," she once said. Mendes may have stepped back from acting, but her story continues to inspire countless others seeking recovery and renewal.

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

SOBER EVENTS
Happy Every Hour: Mocktails + Murals with The Sober Curator

Tired of the same old “happy hour” that’s all buzz and no substance? Enter Happy Every Hour: Mocktails + Murals, a vibrant new limited-run event series hosted by The Sober Curator (that’s me, Alysse Bryson!) in collaboration with the Henry Mural Tours and booze-free bevy badassery from NOPE. This is not your average city tour. This is your new favorite Thursday night.

SPIRITUAL GANGSTER
Bealtaine and the Body: The Sensual Season of Sobriety

The Celtic calendar doesn’t measure time the way modern life demands we do. It doesn’t split the year into tidy halves or neatly ordered quarters. It listens to the land instead. To the birds returning. To buds breaking open. To bees hovering like messengers. And so while many might think of May as the middle of spring, in the Celtic year, Bealtaine is its own beginning — the gateway into the light half of the year. 

SPIRITUAL GANGSTER
Time Stops When We’re In It

One of the compelling attributes of engagement is that time stops. We lose track of it when we become one with it. Every moment, we can choose to engage or transact. Both can be effective. Both require effort.

MENTAL HEALTH
My Mind Is A Glass House by Andrew Littlefield

My mind is a vortex, but I am not my mind. Poetry is a desperate expression trying to meet its counterpart in another soul. I don’t think my mind works right. I think it is supposed to work the way most other brains do. 

LIFESTYLE
Sober Tarot Card Readings for the Week of May 5th

Are you curious about the week ahead? In less than a minute, Daniel G Garza, aka The Card Divo, will tell you what’s in store for the week ahead, according to your Zodiac sign.