I want to be a girls’ girl about this. I really do.

When Chrissy Teigen announced she’s 52 days sober again (Read about it here on Page Six), I wanted nothing but support. Here’s a woman in the public eye being vulnerable about relapse, about the seductive lie of “mindful drinking,” about starting over. That takes guts. And I know there are women out there who will see her story and feel less alone.

But I’m annoyed. And I’m being honest about that because honesty is kind of my whole thing as a woman in long-term recovery. (Also note, I don’t do it perfectly, so step back, haters.)

Winter has a way of narrowing things. The days are darker, schedules get heavier, and it becomes tempting to move through the season doing only what’s necessary. This year, I’m paying attention to how often joy gets postponed — saved for a vacation, a celebration, a moment that feels “earned.”

A hot chocolate tasting party is a small, doable way to push back against that instinct.

Or: If You’re Single, This Is Your Sign to Buy Yourself Everything

Valentine’s Day has a way of showing up like an unsolicited group text. Loud. Pink. Slightly aggressive. And very invested in whether or not you have “someone special.”

Here’s the thing: you are the someone special.
No RSVP required. No last-minute reservations. No pretending you like prix fixe menus.

This guide is for the lovers, the situationships, the happily single, the sober, the sober-curious, and anyone who believes self-gifting is a legitimate love language. Buy one thing. Buy five things. Buy all the things. Cupid can mind his business.

If you’ve ever tried quitting nicotine–whether it’s cigarettes, vapes or pouches–you already know how difficult it is to manage withdrawals. Quitting is about more than just willpower. It’s about habit formation and having something healthier to reach for when nicotine cravings hit.

As a sober or sober-curious community, many of us understand that cravings can feel like tidal waves… and that having the right tools within reach can be the difference between staying on track and starting over. So, when we heard about Quit with Jones, an FDA-approved nicotine lozenge paired with a science-backed, behavioral support app we wanted to see whether their community-driven product truly lives up to the hype.

Spoiler alert: it does.

I started writing this piece as a simple review of the book and series ‘The Death of Bunny Munro’ but it turned out to be not that simple. To review this story, I think one has to dive deep into the author, Nick Cave, to see what lies behind it.

Do you spend countless hours trying to control situations where practical tools could save your sanity? Mel Robbins's book The Let Them Theory aims to help you with this. I enjoyed the book because it raised awareness of this topic for people who may not have been exposed to the ideas she presents. It is not a criticism of the book, but an observation that I found it lacking in the practical tools needed to address these behaviors and thoughts truly.

“I didn’t know I wanted to write this.”- Niesha Davis

That’s how Niesha Davis describes the beginning of her journey with The Sober Curious Activity Book—and it’s exactly why her story resonates. 

Sober curiosity doesn’t arrive with sirens or ultimatums. Sometimes it shows up as bloating. Anxiety. Bad sleep. A quiet sense that something’s off. For Niesha, those whispers were impossible to ignore. Her body was asking questions long before she had language for the answers. 

In a culture that glorifies extremes—rock bottom or nothing—sober curiosity offers a third path. One rooted in noticing. Reflecting. Getting honest without making lifelong declarations. 

What makes Niesha’s approach refreshing is its creativity. Journaling, drawing, tactile play—these aren’t distractions from healing; they’re gateways into it. Where alcohol once blurred discomfort, creativity now gives it shape. Color. Context. 

“I didn’t know I wanted to write this.”- Niesha Davis

The Sober Curious Activity Book doesn’t arrive with a wagging finger or a life sentence. It shows up like a friendly sidekick with a tote bag full of Sharpies, habit trackers, and permission slips.

Niesha Davis famously says, “I didn’t know I wanted to write this,” and that quiet origin story matters. This isn’t #QUITLIT forged in crisis. It’s curiosity made tangible. A book for people who aren’t imploding but are noticing. The bloating. The anxiety. The bad sleep. The tiny internal nudge that says, hmm… what if? ✨

Michael J. Fox has spoken candidly about getting sober in the early 1990s, a decision that quietly changed the trajectory of his life long before his Parkinson’s diagnosis entered the public conversation. At the height of fame, alcohol had become a coping mechanism, a way to manage pressure and uncertainty, until it stopped working. Sobriety, for Fox, wasn’t about moral redemption or dramatic collapse. It was about clarity. Presence. Choosing to fully inhabit his life rather than blur it. Years later, that decision would prove foundational, giving him the steadiness and resilience to face Parkinson’s with humor, honesty, and extraordinary grace. His story is a powerful reminder that getting sober doesn’t just change how you drink. It changes how you show up.

Sober Curator Pro Tip: We’ve reviewed Michael J. Fox’s Inspiring Documentary, ‘Still’, which sheds light on living with Parkinson’s and Addiction. You can read the review HERE.

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

Coming to us via Italy, C*zzimma has created a few aperitivos for our enjoyment. When speaking of cocktails, aperitivos are what Italy is known for, of course. That pre-dinner ritual of socially sharing a bitter drink that stimulates the appetite is similar to what we refer to as Happy Hour in the U.S.

Walk into any gym, campus, or co-working space right now and you’ll see the same thing: a slim aluminum can, held like a badge of belonging. Celsius is everywhere — in the hands of college students, wellness enthusiasts, sober people, anxious people, and exhausted people. It markets itself as the solution to modern depletion: clean energy, no sugar, it's even said to be “clinically proven” thermogenesis.

It looks harmless. It feels helpful. And for many people, it works — until it doesn’t.