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Puffin Drinkwear: Because Your Beverage Deserves a Wardrobe, Too

If you know me, you know:

A.) I love accessories.
B.) I love collecting things.
C.) I love having fun with my drinks — especially the NA ones.

So discovering that Puffin was founded in Bend, OR — one of my favorite places to throw a family reunion every three years — felt like a cosmic wink from the universe.

But let’s break down these collections because I am not okay and my cart is full.

MUSIC - PLAY IT AGAIN!

Pop Buchanan Releases “Daffodils and Moses” - A Spiritual Tribute to Fathers, Memory, and the Light That Survives Loss

If you’ve been following The Sober Curator for a while, you already know we’re longtime fans of Pop Buchanan—artist, storyteller, and founder of the Sober Is Dope movement. What you might not know is that Pop is also a close, personal friend of mine, the kind of friend you meet online in the strange digital swirl of pandemic life and instantly recognize as a member of your soul tribe.

Pop has a way of turning lived experience into gospel—raw, rhythmic, deeply human gospel. And with his new single, “Daffodils and Moses,” he goes somewhere even deeper.

SOBER CURATOR PODCAST

Inside the Goonies House: How New Owner Behman Zakeri Restored an Icon and Invites the World In

“Goonies never say die” isn’t just a movie quote. It’s a lifestyle. A mindset. A rallying cry for anyone who’s ever felt like the underdog climbing the rickety stairs of life with nothing but grit, heart, and maybe a questionable map.

So when the iconic Goonies House went up for sale, Behman Zakeri didn’t see a real estate listing — he saw a calling. His phone lit up with people telling him exactly what he already knew: This is your moment. Goonie destiny awaits.

WELLNESS AS A WAY OF LIFE

Discover Your Hidden Rhythms: Boost Your Personal Growth with Optimal Digestion and Energy!! 

Our bodies run on three natural biorhythms, and aligning with them can make your days flow more smoothly. From 2–10 p.m. (Appropriation) your digestive “fire” is strongest, making the afternoon the ideal window for your main meals. Between 10 p.m.–6 a.m. (Assimilation) that fire dims so your body can repair, which is why late-night eating can throw things off. And from 6 a.m.–2 p.m. (Elimination) your system is busy detoxing, so gentle rituals like warm water, tongue scraping, dry brushing, or a slow stretch session help support a clean start. Think of it as a softer, more intentional take on intermittent fasting—one that lets your body work the way it was designed.

HAPPY EVERY HOUR

We Are Raising the Bar— And Yes, We Mean That Bar

Listen, besties. Happy hour is officially getting a makeover. A glow-up. A reinvention. A renaissance, even. Because thanks to Raising the Bar, you can roll up to 5 PM with the same vibe, the same energy, the same clink… but with zero alcohol and all the flavor.

SPIRITUAL GANGSTER

Step 12 and the Stoic Connection: Finding Purpose in Recovery 

Welcome to the 12th Step! I trust you have started incorporating Step 11 into your daily sobriety routine. The journey has been long and full of challenges, but I hope there to have been equal parts of the joy of embarking on a new life.  

The Twelfth Step of Alcoholics Anonymous is crucial in the recovery journey. The step reads: “Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics and to practice these principles in all our affairs.” 

Believe it or not, the 12th Step was actually the first step in the creation of the Alcoholics Anonymous fellowship! If you are unfamiliar with the story, I will share a shortened version here. 

RELATIONSHIPS

Something in the Heavens

It’s a different kind of ache when we lose an innocent life—one we were meant to protect. One we always saw as our precious, tiny baby. I still picture that same kitten who hopped into my bag just over ten years ago while I was learning how to crochet. She moved with me three times, saw me at my lowest lows and highest highs. She truly saw me.

#WEDORECOVER

Sober Celeb of the Week: Angela “Blac Chyna” White

Angela White — formerly known as Blac Chyna — has been openly sharing her sobriety journey, and honestly, it’s giving transformation era in the best way. She’s spoken about choosing a healthier, more grounded lifestyle, stepping back from old habits, and reclaiming her peace with intention and clarity. Her glow-up isn’t just physical; it’s emotional, spiritual, and deeply empowering. Whether you’ve followed her for years or you’re just catching the headlines now, her commitment to sobriety is a reminder that it’s never too late to rewrite your story with strength, grace, and a whole lot of self-love.

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

SOBRIETY IN THE CITY

THE RISE OF ZERO-PROOF NIGHTLIFE: Where Sober People Go Out in America’s Top “Going Out” States

Let’s get one thing straight right out of the gate: sober people do, in fact, go out.
I know — shocking. Unprecedented. Someone alert CNN.

But it’s true. We dance. We mingle. We stay up past 9 p.m. sometimes (but not too often because sleep hygiene is still a thing). And as someone who once thought nightlife required a drink in hand to be “fun,” I’m delighted to report that the landscape is changing — fast, creatively, and in every corner of the country.

COMING OUT SOBER

The Weight of Secrets: How Sobriety and Coming Out Set Me Free

For most of my adult life, I carried two secrets like heavy stones in my pockets. The first was my battle with alcohol, which I thought I’d perfected the art of hiding. I told myself I was the polished, high-functioning alcoholic climbing the corporate ladder, checking all the boxes, and holding it together. But, let me tell you, when I got drunk, things got sloppy. People probably saw more than they let on. Maybe they didn’t know how to tell me. Maybe I pretended not to notice. Either way, I was the one living the lie — part of the sober lifestyle struggle many of us face.

SOBRIETY IN THE CITY

The Sober Journey: From Business Trips to Bold Adventures

For years, I convinced myself that I loved the whole business trip gig. I was all about the airports, the upgrades, those fancy company-card dinners — the entire “consultant lifestyle.” I told myself people envied me.

But the truth? It was a pretty simple one: I wasn’t traveling. I was drinking my way through a job I hated, relying on the false comforts of alcohol.

When the travel stopped, I was left staring at the reality that I didn’t actually like who I was. My coworkers resented me, my reputation was in tatters, and every attempt at a “fresh start” felt as fake as a reality TV show. I went as far as dyeing my hair brown, adopting a dog, and trying to reinvent myself from the outside in — but nothing changed because I wasn’t changing.

Then, I got sober.

CLASSY PROBLEMS

Classy Problems: No Answer IS an Answer

Classy Problems is a daily post of thinking in motion by Dan T. Rogers. Each post stands alone as a thought-provoking piece, yet together, they create a puzzle of ideas. They invite you to see things from a different angle, rethink what you thought you knew, and explore what’s beyond your current understanding.

SOBER UNBUZZED FEED

25 Unique Ways to Sober-Bond During the Holidays With Your Family of Origin OR Family of Choice in 2025

Sometimes, sobriety feels like that awkward middle school reunion — an opportunity to reconnect, reimagine, and, yes, occasionally cringe at your past. The holidays, often drenched in eggnog and emotional landmines, are the perfect time to rebuild what’s been broken and create new, sober traditions. Whether it’s your family of origin or your chosen family, these activities will help you laugh, love and heal — with no hangovers or morning-after-texts-of-shame apologies required.