What are Presently Bracelets?

Presently Bracelets are wearable reminder bracelets created by sisters Emily and Lindsay Stetzer, designed to keep a grounding phrase or therapy tool physically on your wrist for moments when anxiety, OCD, or cravings make your brain go blank. The founders share their story on The Sober Curator Podcast.

Does Theo Von talk about addiction and recovery on his podcast?

Yes. Theo Von is open about his own sobriety, and This Past Weekend regularly features candid conversations about addiction and recovery with his guests. The Sober Curator rounded up his realest recovery episodes from the last two years, with links to each one.

What are the best cruise destinations for sober travelers?

Some cruise destinations support an alcohol-free trip far better than others, based on shore excursions, passenger demographics, and overall atmosphere. Sober Curator contributor Mark Carlin ranks the destinations worth booking and the ones where sober travelers should think twice.

Are there sober events happening in September 2026?

Yes. This week alone includes The Sober Shift virtual conversation with Suzanne Warye, the Drinks with Benefits Alcohol-Free Festival in NYC, Art of Recovery in Minneapolis, Ride for Recovery Day, and a sober paint night in Lowell, MA. The Sober Curator maintains a running calendar of sober events and retreats.

What is BACKSTAGE with The Sober Curator?

BACKSTAGE is The Sober Curator's paid membership community ($19/month or $199/year) featuring live virtual events, member essays, and community programming for sober adults, including bi-weekly AI literacy meetings and conversations with authors and founders.

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FROM THE DESK OF THE FOUNDER

Raise your hand if your therapist has ever said something so brilliant you swore you'd remember it forever, and then your brain deleted it before you hit the parking lot. Same. That's the entire premise behind Presently Bracelets, and why Emily and Lindsay Stetzer are on the podcast this week talking OCD, anxiety, sobriety, and why we are decidedly not in a live, laugh, love situation.

Also in this Sip: Chelsea Clinton put alcohol myths under the microscope with Columbia epidemiologist Dr. Katherine Keyes, and the red wine study did not make it out alive. Neither did a few comfortable assumptions about high-achieving women and their pour counts. Theo Von never planned on becoming a recovery podcaster, but the realest addiction conversations of the last two years keep happening on This Past Weekend, so we rounded them up. And Contributor Mark Carlin ranks sober cruise destinations, including the ones where you should think twice before you board.

Tomorrow, BACKSTAGE members are pulling up a chair and their AI platform of choice, and we are digging into new prompts, skills, and more. If you've been meaning to join us, this is your week.

Let's sip.

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

RECOVERY PODCASTLAND

That Can't Be True with Chelsea Clinton: "Why Gen Z is Drinking Less and Millennial Women are Drinking More with Dr. Katherine Keyes"

Chelsea Clinton's health misinformation podcast takes on alcohol myths with Columbia epidemiologist Dr. Katherine Keyes. Spoiler: the red wine study does not survive, and the data on high-achieving women and drinking will stop you mid-scroll.

SOBER CURATOR PODCAST

The Reminder You Can't Remember: Presently Bracelets, OCDCon, and Why We Are Not in a Live, Laugh, Love Situation

Emily and Lindsay Stetzer built Presently Bracelets so the thing your therapist told you is on your wrist when your brain goes blank. OCD, anxiety, sobriety.

SOBER POP CULTURE

Theo Von’s Realest Addiction & Recovery Episodes of the Last Two Years (Gang Gang, Sober Edition)

Theo Von never set out to become a recovery podcaster, but some of the most honest conversations about addiction and sobriety keep happening on This Past Weekend. These standout episodes from the past two years deliver vulnerability, unexpected wisdom and plenty of gang-gang energy.

Learn more here →

SOBER CRUISE

Sober Cruise Destinations, Ranked: Where to Go (and Where to Think Twice)

Navigating the high seas of sobriety? Contributor Mark Carlin offers a comprehensive guide on cruise destinations that support an alcohol-free lifestyle. This article evaluates how destinations influence the sober travel experience, focusing on shore excursions, passenger demographics, and overall atmosphere. In an industry where drink packages are often emphasized, Carlin's insights are invaluable for those looking to maintain their sobriety while enjoying memorable travel experiences. Dive into this thoughtful exploration and discover how to make your next cruise a sober success.

Learn more here →

🥳 FEATURED EVENTS OF THE WEEK

09/17 VIRTUAL: Claude Anonymous | The Bi-Weekly Thursday AI Meeting for Sober Humans Who Are Sick of Feeling Behind Learn more here→
09/17 NYC (NY): Drinks with Benefits Alcohol-Free Festival Learn more here→
09/18: Minneapolis (MN): Art of Recovery at Restore Recovery Learn more here→
09/19 EVERYWHERE: Ride for Recovery Day Learn more here→
09/20 Lowell (MA): Cafe Eclipse Pride Paint and (Sober) Sip Learn more here→
10/02: Seattle (WA): Harness New Heights: Go Over The Edge for Recovery Beyond Learn more here→
10/03 NYC (NY): DopeyCon: The Game Show Experience Is Coming for NYC (And Possibly for You) Learn more here→

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See you Friday, friends

🎧The Sober Sip 09/16: Chelsea Clinton on alcohol myths, Theo Von's realest recovery talks, and sober cruises