šŸŽ™ļø Recovery Podcastland: šŸŽ§From Meth to Machu Picchu - Ryan Lee’s Sober Travel Revolution + The 5 Buzz-Free Headlines You Can’t Miss

Sip back, press play and let your midweek motivation go global. šŸŒāœØ

FROM THE FOUNDER’S DESK (*covered in tchotchkes)

Ever met someone who swapped meth for Machu Picchu? šŸ‘€ Meet Ryan Lee, the sober travel expert who’s proving you can find freedom at 10,000 feet (and not in a martini glass). This week’s podcast takes you from hospital beds to hiking boots — and trust us, the view from recovery is breathtaking.

šŸŽ§ Plus, we’re spilling the Top 5 Buzz-Free Headlines and spotlighting two can’t-miss sober podcasts: F*cking Sober - The First 90 Days (for your raw, hilarious realness fix) and Hello Someday (for your women-powered inspiration boost). Oh — and if fall flavors are your love language, don’t skip our guide to the Top 10 NA Beers of the Season. šŸ‚

šŸ‘‰ Listen, laugh, and level up your sober life now.

Now let’s get into it!

 

—Alysse Bryson, *AB That’s ME šŸ’‹/ Founder / Seattle, WA 🌃05.01.2006

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RECOVERY PODCASTLAND

From Meth to Machu Picchu with Sober Travel Expert Ryan Lee

ā€œGive people permission not to drink, and watch the trip transform.ā€ That’s the quiet thesis humming beneath Ryan Lee’s story — a story that begins in tech sales and a hospital bed, and then sprints toward fresh air, steep trails and a passport full of second chances.   

BUZZ-FREE BREAKING HEADLINES

🚨THIS JUST IN: Top 5 Buzz-Free Headlines and Events | October 7, 2025

Welcome back to THIS JUST IN: Top 5 Buzz-Free Headlines! The only segment where we spill tea without spilling drinks. In under 10 minutes, we tell you the trending headlines of the last week and the top events in the week ahead.

RECOVERY PODCASTLAND

F*cking Sober - The First 90 Days

Strap in and sober up as we embark on the most tumultuous journey of our lives — yes, the first 90 days of sobriety. It’s like a rollercoaster, except you actually remember the ride the next morning! ā€œF*cking Soberā€ isn’t just a podcast; it’s your new sober companion that doesn’t judge you for eating ice cream straight from the tub.

Join us as we navigate the choppy waters of recovery with a sprinkle of humor, a dash of honesty and not a single drop of alcohol. Whether you’re sober-curious, in the throes of recovery or just in it for some top-tier storytelling, we’ve got something for you. Listen to real stories that hit home, inspire and remind you why you hid your roommate’s vodka in the first place. Come for the laughs, stay for the life-changing insights. Who knew sobriety could be this entertaining?

RECOVERY PODCASTLAND

Hello Someday with Casey Davidson

The Hello Someday podcast is a show designed to help women navigate sobriety and build a fulfilling life without alcohol. Hosted by Casey Davidson, a certified life coach and former drinker, the podcast offers practical tips, expert interviews and personal stories to support women on their journey to sobriety. Each episode is aimed at empowering listeners to embrace life with confidence and joy, alcohol-free.

SOBER OCTOBER

Discover the Top 10 Non-Alcoholic Beers for a Flavorful Fall: Your Ultimate Guide

With the cold weather coming, or maybe even already engulfing your local environment, it’s important to remember how much we can get a sense of warmth and a side of smiles with a yummy beverage. In addition, autumn brings with it some of the year’s favorite flavors, whether it’s pumpkin, chocolate, nutmeg, or just that classic roasted malt you have come to expect from your favorite brewery’s seasonal offering. With all that in mind, now is a great time to stock up on some of the best NA beers this season offers, and here they are!

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See you Friday, friends!

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