A Sober Girls Guide Podcast

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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From people pleasing to high-stakes tech jobs, to breaking it all down to build it up again. Corrina Dunne shows us that transformation isn’t linear, but the willingness to start over is what creates real strength.

We dive into how fitness and sobriety go hand in hand and why movement isn’t just about shaping your body, but reshaping your relationship with yourself. Corrina explains how Pilates and movement can support both mental health and an alcohol-free lifestyle, and how she empowers her community to build confidence, consistency, and fun into their routines.

This conversation is uplifting, practical, and deeply inspiring. Proof that strength is not just physical, but emotional, mental, and personal.

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Get your FREE 7-day trial for the A Sober Girls Guide membership. Get the tools and support you need to make changes stick.

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Why do women with ADHD struggle to quit drinking? Jessica sits down with Jennifer, Rebel Without a Drink, to explore how understanding your brain changes everything about sobriety. If you’ve ever wondered why your brain won’t slow down, why you can’t “just have one,” or why quitting drinking feels like a full-time job, this episode is for you.

Together they explore:

How to know if you might have ADHD as a woman (and why it’s often missed)

Why ADHD brains crave relief and stimulation at the same time

The dopamine trap that makes alcohol feel like it “helps” (but actually burns you out)

How to calm your mind, regulate emotions, and build focus without drinking

ADHD-friendly tools, routines, and supplements that actually work

Why willpower isn’t the problem, energy is

Melissa Urban, the founder and creator of the Whole 30, is back. It’s been 3 years since Melissa was on the podcast and so much has happened. This episode took a surprising turn when Melissa shared the real reasons she chose to update and revamp the Whole 30 book and processes. In this episode, you will learn how to drop the guilt when making yourself a priority, how to stay motivated and on track when working toward your goals, and how keeping boundaries with yourself is the ultimate form of self-care.

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