Sober Not Sorry by Thrivalist

• Liz’s Journey to Living in Alignment

  In this honest and thought-provoking episode, I sit down with beautiful Thrivalist member Liz — a mum of three and intuitive healer — as she shares her powerful reckoning with alcohol.Liz wasn’t drinking heavily. In fact, by society’s standards, a wine or two in the evening seemed completely acceptable. But deep down, she knew it wasn’t serving her. Even just one or two drinks began to dull her energy, disconnect her from her intuition, and leave her feeling out of alignment with the life she truly wanted.This conversation explores the often-ignored space between “not a problem” and “not right for me.” Liz speaks openly about the moment she reached out to Thrivalist, and how that act alone gave her the permission to challenge the idea that unless drinking becomes destructive, there’s no reason to question it.Her story is a powerful reminder that you don’t need to hit rock bottom to make a change. If something feels off — even if it’s just one or two drinks — that’s reason enough to take a closer look. Sometimes, the quiet discomfort is the clearest sign that something isn’t working.This is a story about honouring that inner knowing. About tuning in. About rewriting the rules in a way that feels good for you.We’re so grateful to Liz for sharing her truth with us.Where to find Thrivalist: Visit our website: https://thrivalistsobriety.comFollow Thrivalist here on InstagramJoin the free Facebook Community here. Use the coupon ‘Sobernotsorry’ for 20% off the Thrivalist Signature Sobriety Course Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Rewiring the Brain: How to Break Free from Drinking Patterns with Perri Curtis

  In this episode of Sober Not Sorry, I’m joined by the incredible Perri Curtis—founder of Train the Brain, an evidence-based approach that blends psychology, neuroscience, and hypnotherapy to create real, lasting change.With over 30 years of experience in private practice, corporate leadership, and university lecturing, Perri brings deep insight and grounded compassion to the work of behaviour change. Together, we explore how the brain forms patterns around alcohol, why we get stuck in habits that don’t serve us, and—most importantly—how we can change.We dive into:What’s really going on in the brain when it comes to alcohol and addictionHow neuroplasticity helps us rewire unhelpful habitsThe connection between emotional regulation and drinkingPractical ways to shift your response to stress and overwhelmOne powerful mindset shift that supports sustainable changePerri’s belief that “if the brain made the pattern, the brain can change it” is at the heart of this conversation—and I know it’s going to leave you feeling both seen and empowered.Where to find Perri:Instagram: @perri_curtis_thebraintrainerWebsite: wellbeingsanctuary.com.auWhere to find Thrivalist: Visit our website: https://thrivalistsobriety.comFollow Thrivalist here on InstagramJoin the free Facebook Community here. Use the coupon ‘Sobernotsorry’ for 20% off the Thrivalist Signature Sobriety Course Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• The Beautiful Gifts of an Alcohol-Free Life — Rach’s Story

  In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with long-time Sober Not Sorry listener Rach to hear her powerful sobriety story — one marked by courage, honesty, and deep personal transformation. Rach opens up about what life looked like before sobriety, the role alcohol played, and the moment she knew something had to change. We explore her last Day One, what made this time different, and the mindsets and tools that helped her stay grounded — even on the tough days. She also shares the beautiful and unexpected gifts that have come with living alcohol-free, and offers some gentle words of wisdom for anyone who might be sober curious and unsure where to begin. This conversation is a reminder that recovery looks different for everyone — and that healing begins the moment we choose to show up for ourselves 💕Visit our website: https://thrivalistsobriety.comFollow Thrivalist here on InstagramJoin the free Facebook Community here. Use the coupon ‘Sobernotsorry’ for 20% off the Thrivalist Signature Sobriety Course Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Choosing Clarity: Katrina Umback on Grief, Sobriety & Healing

  In this heartfelt and grounding episode, I sit down with my beautiful friend Katrina Umback—widow, mum, daughter, sister and friend—for a conversation that explores grief, healing, and the choice to live a sober curious life.Katrina has been sober on and off throughout her life, but it was after the devastating loss of her beloved Scotty that her relationship with alcohol came into even sharper focus. As the only parent her children had left, her own health and wellbeing became a non-negotiable. And in a world where alcohol is so often seen as the default in times of pain, Katrina found herself questioning the norm and reflecting deeply on how drinking made her feel.She shares how she came to realise that alcohol wasn’t supporting her grief or her healing—and made the empowered choice to explore another way.Katrina opens up about the tug of war between the societal norm of drinking and staying aligned to her values. She speaks with raw honesty about navigating that space—how choosing clarity over numbness has shifted her weekends, her presence, and her connection to what matters most.This conversation is a powerful reminder that sobriety doesn’t always come from hitting rock bottom—it can come from choosing to honour your heart, your health, your healing, and the people you love.This is a story of resilience. Of inner strength. Of choosing a path that might not be easy, but feels true.We are so grateful to Katrina Umback for sharing her story with us.Visit our website: https://thrivalistsobriety.comFollow Thrivalist here on InstagramJoin the free Facebook Community here. Use the coupon ‘Sobernotsorry’ for 20% off the Thrivalist Signature Sobriety Course Connect with Katrina:🔗 https://www.facebook.com/share/19V3JnSeck/?mibextid=wwXIfr🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-umback/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Robert Marino - Founder of Rolling Hills Recovery Centre

  In this raw and reflective episode, I sit down with Robert Marino – founder of Rolling Hills Recovery Center and Novara Recovery Center – to talk about addiction, faith, and the road to long-term recovery.Robert takes us into the depths of his story, sharing what life looked like in active addiction — including periods of living on the streets, completely disconnected from the life he once knew. He speaks candidly about the pain, the rock bottom moments that brought him to his knees, and the role AA and a connection to God played in helping him begin again.He also shares how the vision for his treatment centres began to unfold — both built while still on his own path to wholeness. Rolling Hills and Novara are now home to a team rooted in lived experience — people who know firsthand what it means to feel broken and choose to rise.What makes Robert’s story so powerful is that his recovery didn’t just change his life — it became the catalyst for helping thousands of others reclaim theirs. His healing became something so much bigger than himself.This is a conversation about surrender, purpose, and the extraordinary things that can happen when you decide your story isn’t over yet.Visit our website: https://thrivalistsobriety.comFollow Thrivalist here on InstagramJoin the free Facebook Community here. Use the coupon ‘Sobernotsorry’ for 20% off the Thrivalist Signature Sobriety Course Follow Robert here on Instagram Follow Robert here on Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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