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Unpacking Mel Robbins’ “Let Them Theory” + Bring Back the @dopeypodcast on IG
Alysse Bryson
July 23, 2025
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FROM THE FOUNDER’S DESK (that is covered in tchotchkes)
"Let Them." Two little words making big waves thanks to Mel Robbins. The idea? Let people do what they’re going to do — and protect your peace. Sounds great in theory. But if you’ve ever loved someone deep in addiction, you know it’s not that simple. As Dr. Sarah Michaud puts it, if “letting them” was easy, there’d be no Al-Anon, no codependency, no gut-wrenching boundaries we learn the hard way.
This week, we’re digging into the messy middle — the difference between catchy advice and lived reality. It’s not just a vibe; it’s a practice. Frankly put — the gloves are off in this heated episode of The Sober Curator podcast.
We’re also dropping a fresh episode of THIS JUST IN, our weekly mini episode to ensure you don’t end up with sober fomo. Think pop culture, headlines, and sober events — curated, caffeinated, and completely hangover-free.
And finally, we’re raising our voices for @dopeypodcast. Meta removed their Instagram account, claiming it promotes drug use. It doesn’t. It promotes recovery. Please post, tag @meta @instagram @creators, and help us bring it back. These stories matter. This community matters.
— Alysse Bryson / Founder / Seattle, WA 🌃
RECOVERY PODCASTLAND
Unpacking Mel Robbins’ “Let Them Theory”
Boundaries, Sobriety, and the Real Power of Letting Go
Why Are We So Drawn to the “Let Them” Theory?
Mel Robbins’ book has taken the self-help world by storm for its deceptively simple, two-word mantra: “Let Them.” At its core, it suggests that letting people act how they wish — be it friends, family or co-workers — can be the ultimate move for mental health and sober boundaries. But is “Let Them” truly a theory, a revolutionary idea or simply a catchy phrase rebranded for mass appeal?
As Dr. Sarah Michaud puts it, the real question is: Can people really do it? “If we could all just say, ‘oh, yeah, let my kid get high, I don’t give a sh*t,’ there would be no Al-Anon; there would be no codependency treatment,” she notes. This zero-BS, real-life perspective — grounded in over a decade of sobriety and clinical experience — commands you to look beyond the marketing and into the hard work of actually practicing what we preach.
RECOVERY PODCASTLAND
THIS JUST IN: Your Buzz-Free Bulletin for Dry July 22nd | Sober Curator Podcast
We interrupt your regularly scheduled Dry July to bring you THIS JUST IN (TJI) on The Sober Curator Podcast: It’s like TMZ, but sober. 🚨 Running on iced lattes, strong boundaries, and zero hangovers, we’re dishing out the freshest headlines, events, and celeb shoutouts from the world of sober pop culture. This short video features the Top 5 headlines of the last week, the Top 5 events in the coming weeks across the nation, and our Sober Sip Celebrity Spotlight of the week.
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HEY INSTAGRAM - Bring Back @dopeypodcast
📣 Call to Action from the Sober Community! The @dopeypodcast Instagram account — a lifeline for many in recovery — was mistakenly removed by Meta for alleged drug promotion. This podcast is not promoting drugs. It's about real, raw, and often humorous stories of recovery that help people feel seen, supported, and not alone. We need your voice. Please post on Instagram and tag @meta @instagram @creators asking them to #BringBackDopeyPodcast. Let’s remind them that lived experience and recovery support are not violations — they're vital. 💪❤️🔥 #dopeypodcast #recoveryhumor #supportrecovery
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AB That’s Me: Laughing, Living, and Loving Life After Booze | The Killjoy After Party Podcast
Rude and Goody were joined by the one and only Alysse Bryson, a trailblazing force in the sobriety space and the powerhouse behind The Sober Curator, a lifestyle site that proves sober doesn’t mean boring — it means boldly, beautifully, and hilariously alive. In an episode full of laughs (our cheeks actually hurt), real talk, and musical mischief, we dove headfirst into what makes life after alcohol so wild — and so worth it.
See you Friday, friends!
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