A Sober Girls Guide Podcast

In this episode, we dive into the buzzy world of GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro) and how they might do more than just curb appetite, they might help you lose the desire to drink altogether.
Dr. Brooke breaks down the science behind how these medications impact your brain’s reward system and why they might be a game-changer for the sober-curious.

✨ HIGHLIGHTS:
– What exactly are GLP-1s, and how do they work in the body
– How these meds may reduce alcohol cravings and “cut the loop” of reward-seeking
– Why people on GLP-1s often feel like their drinking habits shift naturally
– The double-edged sword: why it’s not a magic bullet and how deeper healing still matters
– The future of biohacking sobriety with food, supplements, and yes—medications

🔥 FAVORITE QUOTE:
“GLP-1s don’t just turn off hunger, they can quiet the part of the brain that seeks relief and reward through alcohol.” — Dr. Brooke Scheller

📓 JOURNAL PROMPT:
If your desire to drink suddenly vanished, what would that version of you do with all the extra energy, time, and clarity?

Trigger warning: this episode includes discussion of suicide attempts and may be sensitive for some listeners.

In this episode, I sit down with the creator of Alcoholic Princess Diaries, Veronica. We dive into one of the biggest questions in sobriety. Is alcoholism a disease or not? And how that belief shapes shame, responsibility, and self-forgiveness.

This conversation covers early sobriety, letting go of the drinking identity, and how to deal with shame around past choices made while drinking. We talk about growth without self-punishment and what becoming your best self actually looks like when alcohol is no longer part of the picture.

If you’re sober curious, alcohol-free, or questioning your relationship with drinking, this episode offers honest insight, humor, and relatable recovery insight.

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Getting married sober can feel intimidating, especially when weddings are so closely tied to drinking culture. In this episode, Katie from Alcohol Free in Dally shares what it’s been like planning her wedding alcohol-free and how sobriety helped her stay grounded, present, and emotionally regulated through the highs and stresses.

We talk about:

Sober bachelorette expectations

Handling triggers without spiraling

Choosing peace over people-pleasing

Why sober celebrations feel richer and more meaningful

This episode is for anyone who wants proof that a sober life doesn’t shrink your joy, it expands it.

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In this episode, Jessica sits down with Kristin Horstman, host of Sunsets Are The New Happy Hour, to talk about gray area drinking, cravings, nervous system regulation, and creating a new version of happy hour without alcohol.

Kristin shares why so many high-functioning women minimize their drinking, what cravings are really telling us, and how simple tools like sleep, stress support, and daily rituals can make sobriety feel easier.

In this episode, we cover:

Gray area drinking

The drink-regret-repeat cycle

Nervous system tools for cravings

Social pressure and sober identity


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I share a pivotal lesson from my 8 years of sobriety: the power of protecting your physical and mental energy.

Key Highlights:

Discover why safeguarding your energy is a crucial component of a successful sobriety journey.

Learn practical strategies to hone your energy and enhance your well-being.

Explore how prioritizing both physical and mental energy can lead to a more balanced and fulfilling sober life.

"Willpower runs out. Your mental and physical energy is needed for sobriety."

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