FROM THE DESK OF THE FOUNDER
Week one of Sober October, and my verdict is in: the sober curious aren't here to suffer. They're here for velvet pumpkins, the sweater the weather app begged them not to wear, and a karaoke setlist that suddenly reads like a fourth step. (Yes, Journey made the cut. Don't stop believing, and don't stop scrolling.)
This week, we're packing our bags for a sober coliving house outside Valencia, Spain, where alcohol never makes the guest list and the friendships are the main event. Then grab Anne Marie's bingo card and tell me how autumn you've become. I'm at four squares and a candy wrapper.
New this week: every Monday, BACKSTAGE w/ TSC virtual events land right here in your inbox, so you'll never hear about the good stuff after it's over. Only $19/mo to join in on all the virtual fun. First up is Tuesday's Sober Sports session, from fairways to fresh powder.
See you there,
— Alysse Bryson (*AB That’s Me 💋) / Seattle, WA 🌃 05.01.2006
SOBER SPORTS
The Rush Beats the Buzz: Meet the Sober Athletes Taking Over Golf, Skiing and Electric Skateboarding
Golf without the 19th hole. Après-ski without the hangover. Racing at nationals nine days before turning one year sober. Meet Corey Davis of Soba Golf, Ben Coombes of Soberski and electric skateboarder Bianca Criaco, the three sober athletes joining BACKSTAGE live on Oct. 6.
SOBER SPOTLIGHT
Clear Heads, Real Connection: Welcome to Savi Coliving - Where Sober Is the New Social
After years in professional kitchens, Steve Haynes built a community where alcohol stays off the guest list. Contributor Patti Clark talks with the Savi Coliving founder about recovery, remote work and the friendships taking shape near Valencia, Spain.
TSC GAME ROOM
Sober October Bingo: How Autumn Have You Become?
An unnecessary velvet pumpkin. A sweater worn against medical advice from the weather app. Halloween candy that never stood a chance. Senior Contributor Anne Marie Cribbin’s Sober October bingo card celebrates the cozy, slightly ridiculous pleasures of alcohol-free autumn. How many squares can you check off?
UNBUZZED FEED
26 Songs That Hit Different When You’re Sober
Same songs. Entirely different relationship with the lyrics. Senior Contributor Amy Liz Harrison revisits 26 tracks that take on new meaning in sobriety, from karaoke staples to songs that suddenly sound suspiciously like your sponsor. Your recovery era has a soundtrack. Naturally, Journey made the cut.
ALSO THIS WEEK ON TSC 📰
Reinvention After Sobriety: Finding Purpose Beyond Your Old Career Read more here→
The Sober Curator’s Sober October Gift Guide 2026: 21 Treats, Zero Tricks Read more here→
BACKSTAGE w/ TSC VIRTUAL EVENTS THIS WEEK 🪩
VIRTUAL - Tuesday, 10/06 12 pm PT / 3 pm ET: SOBER SPORTS Fairways, Fresh Powder and Four Wheels Learn more here→
VIRTUAL - Tuesday, 10/06 1 pm PT / 4 pm ET: The Story Session Writers Group with Senior Contributor, Author, + Publisher Amy Liz Harrison Learn more here→
VIRTUAL - EVERY MONDAY 12 pm PT / 3 pm ET: Claude Anonymous, Weekly Monday AI Meeting for Sober Humans Who Are Sick of Feeling Behind Learn more here→
See you Wednesday!
