Sober Fit Life

• EP 38: How Sobriety Transformed Mo’s Life and Career

  Mo and I dove deep into her journey with alcohol, from the moments where drinking seemed like just part of life to the realization that it was holding her back from the life she truly wanted. She opened up about the personal and professional shifts she’s experienced since choosing sobriety, and how that decision has rippled into every corner of her life. We explored how social expectations around drinking can make it hard to imagine life without it, the identity changes that come with sobriety, and the surprising ways her relationships have evolved since letting alcohol go. This episode is an honest, powerful look at what happens when you decide to stop numbing and start living fully awake. In this episode, we talk about: Mo’s turning point and what made her rethink alcohol The role of social pressure in keeping drinking normalized How sobriety has impacted her career and personal relationships Navigating the identity shift that comes with an alcohol-free lifestyle The joy and clarity she’s found on the other side Here are the drinks she mentions in the episode: Ghia – a non-alcoholic aperitif Kin Euphorics – adaptogenic, mood-boosting alcohol-free beverages Surely – non-alcoholic wine Athletic Brewing Co. – non-alcoholic craft beer 🔗 Connect with Mo Mocktail Mo's Website Watch on YouTube Follow on Instagram 💬 Want to learn more about the tools I offer? 👇 Join me for Sober October Am I Drinking Too Much Quiz Six-Week Alcohol Reset Drink Less By Monday Book a FREE Discovery Call Follow me on Instagram

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• EP 37: No Booze, No Pretending: A Real Talk with Heather Marie Morse

  This episode is extra special because Heather Marie Morse isn’t just a guest, she’s an old friend. We first crossed paths back in 2008 or 2009 when I was teaching Pilates, and over the years, our lives kept intersecting; in bars, at parties, even as neighbors in the same building. Back then, we were drinking buddies, each trying to keep it together on the outside while struggling silently on the inside. Fast forward to now, and our connection looks completely different. No booze. No blurry nights. No pretending everything is fine. Just honesty, growth, and a shared commitment to living fully awake. Heather opens up about what her life was like before sobriety, the patterns and pressures that kept her stuck, and the moment she knew things had to change. We talk about the messy middle of transformation: the doubt, the discomfort, and the unexpected joy that comes when you finally stop numbing out. This conversation is proof that you can rewrite your story, no matter how far gone you think you are. And sometimes, the friends you once drank with can become the ones you heal alongside. 📝 In This Episode, We Talk About: Our shared past as drinking buddies and how different life is now The silent struggles we both carried while appearing “fine” Heather’s turning point and the decision to walk away from alcohol What changes most in friendships when you stop drinking The inner work required to live honestly and in alignment Why you don’t have to hit rock bottom to choose sobriety 🔗 Connect with Heather Marie Morse Heather's website Heather's Instagram 💬 Want to learn more about the tools I offer? 👇 Join me for Sober October Am I Drinking Too Much Quiz Six-Week Alcohol Reset Drink Less By Monday Book a FREE Discovery Call Follow me on Instagram

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• EP: 36 My Drinking Identity and a Personal Update

  When you think about removing alcohol, it’s not just a habit you’re letting go of, it’s a part of your identity. For decades, drinking was woven into my work, social life, celebrations, and downtime. Letting it go meant untangling limiting beliefs like “I won’t be fun without alcohol” or “I won’t fit in at social events.” In this episode, I share how alcohol became so enmeshed in my life that removing it felt like losing a part of myself, and how I built a new identity that’s fully in alignment with my values, health, and happiness. I talk about the resistance our brains put up when facing change, the discomfort of relearning how to socialize without a drink in hand, and why curiosity is the antidote to fear. I also open up about another identity challenge I’m facing right now: a major neck surgery that will temporarily change what being “strong and fit” looks like for me. Just like sobriety, this is another recalibration-- an opportunity to apply the same tools that helped me quit drinking to navigate a completely different life challenge. Whether you’re considering a break from alcohol, rebuilding your identity after big changes, or simply feeling “stuck,” this episode will give you insight, encouragement, and practical tools to move forward. In This Episode, I Talk About: Why removing alcohol can feel like losing part of your identity Common limiting beliefs that keep people stuck How curiosity can reframe fear and resistance My process for relearning how to socialize without alcohol How sobriety prepared me to face a major surgery with strength and resilience Why recalibration, not perfection, is the real goal in a sober fit life 💬 Want to learn more about the tools I offer? 👇 Join me for Sober October Am I Drinking Too Much Quiz Six-Week Alcohol Reset Drink Less By Monday Book a FREE Discovery Call Follow me on Instagram

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• EP 35: From Bartender to Alcohol-Free Bar Owner: Josh James’s Story

  I had the best time talking with Josh James, founder of Ocean Beach Cafe in San Francisco and a true pioneer in the alcohol-free movement. Josh’s story is wild in the best way: he went from being a bartender to opening one of the first non-alcoholic bars in the country. We talk about what really happens when you remove alcohol, not just from your body, but from your identity. Josh shares how taking a year off drinking helped him rediscover his productivity, heal his brain, and build something he never thought possible. And if you’re curious about non-alcoholic wines, functional beverages, or why the alcohol industry is overdue for disruption, this episode is packed with science, real talk, and inspiration. Josh and I also geek out on why alcohol crosses the blood-brain barrier (and mouthwash myths you won’t believe), plus the emerging future of sober socializing. 📝 In This Episode, We Talk About: How Josh went from bartending to owning an alcohol-free cafe Taking a year off drinking and the reality of brain healing The cultural pressure to drink and how it shapes identity Why alcohol is “all calories” and still sneaks into our health routines The real science behind distillation, ethanol, and non-alcoholic wine Why most non-alc reds are disappointing (but one Austrian wine changed everything) The rise of functional, adaptogen-based spirits—and why they’re the future Building Ocean Beach Cafe on a shoestring and making sobriety look and feel cool His dream for a six-part docuseries showing how alcohol is being disrupted globally 🔗 Connect with Josh: 🌐 Visit: Ocean Beach Cafe – San Francisco 📸 Instagram: @joshthenonalcoholic 📺 YouTube: Josh the Non-Alcoholic Home - Zeronimo Wine 💬 Want to learn more about the tools I offer? 👇 Am I Drinking Too Much Quiz Six-Week Alcohol Reset Drink Less By Monday Book a FREE Discovery Call Follow me on Instagram

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• EP 34: From Bars to Jars: Joe Gallagher Jr. on Redemption, Real Food & Starting Over

  I don’t usually share rock bottom stories. Because here’s the truth: you don’t have to crash and burn to change your life or your relationship with alcohol.You don’t need a disaster to get better. But when Joe Gallagher Jr. sent me a copy of his memoir From Bars to Jars, along with a jar of his homemade sauce, I knew I needed to share this one. What happens when your life doesn’t just fall apart once, but over and over again? Joe Gallagher Jr. knows. He was a rising rock musician with Grammy buzz when a horrific car accident sent his already unstable world into a deeper spiral: addiction, legal battles, and years of chaos. But over a year ago, something shifted. Joe got sober.And he did something unexpected: he started making tomato sauce. Using his Italian grandmother’s handwritten recipe, Joe turned one small batch into Apastioli Specialty Foods, now in over 15 Piggly Wiggly stores across South Carolina. But this isn’t just about red sauce. Joe’s building a movement; creating jobs for people in recovery and veterans, supporting survivors of domestic violence, and developing a 1,700-acre farm rooted in healing and purpose. In this inspiring episode, Joe and I talk about: His long battle with addiction and why this time sobriety stuck How chasing fame nearly broke him The slow-cooked story behind Apastioli Supporting victims of domestic violence and breaking cycles His memoir From Bars to Jars, and the potential TV series What it means to stay Sober Fit while leading something bigger than yourself This is more than a comeback.It’s about faith, food, forgiveness—and how redemption tastes a lot like eggplant parm with homemade sauce. 🔗 Connect with Joe: 📸 Instagram: @joegallagherjr From Bars to Jars Get your sauce 💬 Want to learn more about the tools I offer? 👇 Am I Drinking Too Much Quiz Six-Week Alcohol Reset Drink Less By Monday Book a FREE Discovery Call Follow me on Instagram

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