Hiya friend and welcome back to the show! Today we are going to hit on how the heck can we meet sober buddies and/or a sober tribe when A.A. just isn’t for you. Please note, that this is me not bashing on A.A. I truly believe that there is no wrong or right way to recover. If A.A. is helping you, keep going to A.A.! If A.A. is not for you, find something that does work. Alright, so as I preach on this show, removing alcohol has improved literally every single area of my life. Not joking one bit....
Apr 13, 2023•14 min
Hiya Sweet Friends! In today's episode I'm chatting with the unbelievably inspiring, incredible mentor of mine, Stefanie Gass. If you have yet to have the opportunity to get to know this woman, boy oh boy are you in for a treat. Stefanie Gass is a CEO, wife, boy mom, coffee lover, and #pjsallday enthusiast! Stef helps women get clear on their niche, start a podcast, and grow a successful online business, God's way. She is the host of a top .5% globally ranked podcast for Christian Entrepreneurs,...
Apr 06, 2023•38 min
Hi Friend! In today's episode, I want to chat about how my sober journey has led me to becoming more God-Curious. Lately, and especially here on the pod if you've been listening, I’ve been having some amazing conversations with some sober women in my life. We typically hit on all things sobriety, but recently we really started digging into religion. One of my amazing mentors and friends (you know who you are), and I have been getting really deep. We’ve noticed this growing similarity we’re seein...
Mar 30, 2023•17 min
Hiya Sweet Friend! So glad you're here. Today's episode is all about the three things I've learned (so far) about friendships in sobriety. As most of us know, healthy relationships typically involve trust, honesty, commitment, and a lot of times, patience. That all being said, when alcohol plays a big role in our lives it's common for us to not receive the "gold star" in all of those categories. So sometimes our relationships struggle a bit when we're drinking too much. In this episode, I'll not...
Mar 23, 2023•17 min
Well hello friends!! In today's episode I'm chatting with another amazing sober mama, Adrienne McDougal. Adrienne lives here in Oregon with her husband, two kiddos and a giant 120 pound dog. She's originally from New Mexico and has been a nurse for 14 years. She's very passionate about influencing rapid change in our healthcare system by developing and growing this generation of leaders. She loves spending time with her family, especially when it's in the outdoors anywhere near the water or the ...
Mar 16, 2023•42 min
Hi friend and welcome back to the show! Today we're going to talk about what to do if you have a slip in your sober journey. A slip, a sip, a relapse, a setback, whatever you want to call it, is one of the most frustrating experiences when you’re trying to live alcohol-free. It can leave you feeling humiliated, ashamed, angry, and almost cause you to feel like you should just give up. I've been there and it's not a great place to be. So today, I'm going to give you 4 effective, practical ways to...
Mar 09, 2023•15 min
Hiya Sweet Friends! In today's episode I'm chatting with the beautiful and inspiring Juliana Page. You guys, this girl is incredible. She is going to bring so much light and positivity to your sober journey and I can't wait for you to hear this entire episode. Juliana is a bestselling author, master certified life coach and minister of God's vibes. Juliana has researched and immersed herself in the professional life coaching, ministry, leadership, success conditioning and personal development fi...
Mar 02, 2023•49 min
Hiya Friends! This week I’m talking with my new sober friend, Erika Diaz-Castro. Erika is a Christ-follower, wife, mama & life coach for Christian women who struggle with anxiety, burnout or overwhelm. Our conversation today is about her amazing sober journey. We touch on many aspects of her story, but my favorite was hearing her talk about all the magical hidden signs that were put in her path when it was time for her to stop drinking for good. You're going to be moved and inspired by this ...
Feb 23, 2023•44 min
Hiya Friend! In today's episode, I'm literally going to read you a classic story you might remember from your childhood: The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper. Now I know you might be asking yourself, "Why in the world are you reading us a story for children on a sobriety podcast Jess?" Don't fret, there's a purpose! Okay... so you remember the story, yes? It was that fun, sweet tale where a train carrying toys and treats for good boys and girls breaks down. Three train engines decide to n...
Feb 17, 2023•19 min
Today I'm chatting with my new friend, Allison Jordan. Allison is the owner and founder of Better Belly Therapies, a successful gut health clinic based in Ann Arbor, MI. Allison exceeds the highest levels of training as a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P) and a certified Craniosacral Therapist (CST-T) and combines functional lab testing with craniosacral therapy and visceral manipulation to help men and women with digestive dysfunction decrease food restrictions and increase t...
Feb 10, 2023•40 min
Hey Friends! Today I want to chat about something that has been brewing inside me for a while now. Something that has been on my heart and heck, maybe YOURS too! For the past few months or so, I’ve felt this pull to distance myself from social media. Now, don't get me wrong, social media has been an amazing tool for me throughout my sober journey. I've met countless remarkable women, been inspired, motivated, and owe a ton of my success to the sober Instagram community. However, just like how I ...
Feb 03, 2023•16 min
Hiya Friends! In today's episode, I'm chatting with Victoria Plummer. Victoria is a wife, boy mom, wellness coach, and the host of a Christian sobriety podcast called Beyond The Booze. She is passionate about helping others quit drinking and start creating a life they love. I had a blast hearing her story and know that you too, will have many takeaways! Ways to Connect with Victoria: Podcast: Beyond The Booze Connect: ariseandaspireco@gmail.com Community: Beyond the Booze: Christian Sobriety Com...
Jan 27, 2023•36 min
Do you ever wonder if the fun stops once you remove alcohol? Think that travel will be a bore? That there can't possibly be other women out there that would consider adventuring with one another completely alcohol-free? Think again, sister! Today's guest is my new, amazing, beautiful friend, Margaret Ward. Margaret is here to share her story and talk about her incredible business that was born out of her sobriety, A.F.A.R., which stands for Alcohol Free Adventure Retreats. Not only are you going...
Jan 20, 2023•45 min
Heyo! Welcome back to the show, babes! In today's episode, I'm blending two big passions in my life: Running and Sobriety. You are about to hear just how crazy similar these two journeys are and who knows, maybe you'll even leave here feeling inspired to go put in a few miles yourself. Walkers, Joggers, Woggers (yes, I believe there is such thing as a Wogger), Runners, and the Holy Sprinters, this one's for you. Wishing you Peace, Love, and Runners High - Jess Support the show Don't forget: if t...
Jan 13, 2023•16 min
Welcome Back Friend! In last week's episode we learned how to set SMART goals and today I'm going to give you some tips on how to prioritize your goals! By implementing the following 4 tips and/or strategies, you will increase your chances of you successfully achieving your goals. I hope this episode gets you motivated and gives you a sense of empowerment because sister, you are going to crush this year! If you'd like to stay in contact while I take my 90 day social media fast, check out the lin...
Jan 06, 2023•11 min
Hiya Friend! It's that time of year again when we start setting our goals and intentions for the New Year. Unfortunately, a lot of times we set our goals and they aren't SMART goals, meaning we start out strong, only to fail and give up a few weeks in. Why does this happen? Why can't we stick to our plan? Because we aren't setting SMART goals. In today's episode, I'm going to break down the acronym 'SMART' and teach you how to set effective goals for the New Year. If your goal is to complete Dry...
Dec 30, 2022•10 min
Hiya Friend! So, you quit drinking and you're nervous about what to say when people start asking questions or offer you a drink. First off, know that it is completely 1,000% normal to feel nervous about this. Second, know that simply saying "No." is a complete answer and you don't owe anyone an explanation. Now, if you're a people pleaser like me, it's kind of hard to build up that confidence in the beginning and simply say the almighty word "no". Sometimes having a rehearsed, go-to answer can b...
Dec 23, 2022•10 min
Hello friends! So you're sober curious, newly sober, or maybe you've promised yourself that this year you're spending the holidays alcohol-free and let me start by saying, GO YOU! What an amazing, healthy, beautiful decision. Second, I know this can be a stressful time of year to commit to such a big decision, but friend... it is TOTALLY doable. In today's episode, I'm going to give you 3 tips on how to not only stay sober over the holidays, but to have FUN. Choosing to be alcohol-free isn't bor...
Dec 21, 2022•11 min
Hiya Friends, Today's episode is such a great one. I'm interviewing Meg Geisewite and you're gonna love her! Meg is an ordinary mom who found herself trapped in the mommy wine culture. She began her sober curious journey in November of 2019 where her love of science led her to discover the real truth about alcohol and its seductive lies. As a truth-teller, Meg is changing the narrative on the mommy wine culture, the hustle culture, and our pro-drinking culture. In Meg’s debut book, Intoxicating ...
Dec 16, 2022•53 min
For a Limited Time: Join Decidedly Dry's 12 Days of Wellness Challenge Here ! Today's guest is Melissa Kelly, PhD. She's a psychologist and a coach for sober women who want to make meaningful changes to their careers. Melissa is passionate about helping women define and design their own version of a meaningful life in sobriety. She is also the founder of Sober Girls Ireland - a community that hosts online and in person events for sober and sober curious women in Ireland. Ways to connect with Mel...
Dec 09, 2022•46 min
Buckle up, friend! I have big news... As I approach my THREE YEAR sober-versary, I’ve been feeling this calling, this push, to grow our Decidedly Dry community and spread my message far and wide. This show has primarily been a place for guests to share their story, and while I think that's such a powerful, inspiring thing, I want to add more variety when it comes to what we chat about here. Which if you ask me, is a win-win for you, my sweet listeners. Why the shift? Well, as I grow in my sobrie...
Dec 02, 2022•10 min
In this episode, I'm chatting with the one and only, Jenn Kautsch. Jenn is the founder and creator of the SoberSis community and leader in the "Sober Curious" movement. She lives in Fort Worth, Texas with her hubby of 27 years and has 2 adult children in their young 20's. It's her passion and life's calling to create a space where women can renegotiate their relationship with alcohol without labels, judgment or shame. She coaches women who feel stuck in the "gray area" on the drinking spectrum a...
Nov 25, 2022•56 min
In today's episode, I'm chatting with Lily Shanks. Lily is a self-described Recovering Attorney. She was someone who abused alcohol for many years, since she was a teenager. Lily comes from a family of alcoholics and was taught from a young age that alcohol is the #1 way to cope. Since removing alcohol, one of her biggest passions is helping people through their recovery journey to learn how to live a life of fulfillment without drugs and alcohol. Lily celebrated her four-year Sobriety Birthday ...
Nov 18, 2022•42 min
In today's episode, I'm chatting with Maggie Jenson. Maggie Jenson is an Alternative Recovery Coach and the creator of The Magnify Method, an up-to-date, science-backed recovery program that's helping her clients learn to Think Different to Drink Different, or Never Again. She is an Adult Child of an Alcoholic and also considers herself an "Ex-Alcoholic", which she knows can be controversial, but she's here to tell her story and allow you to be the judge. I had a blast getting to know Maggie and...
Nov 11, 2022•49 min
Today’s guest is one of my beautiful Canadian sober sisters, Theresa Bazin. Theresa, better known as Tree, is a married 48 year YOUNG Mom of a 26 (almost 27 year old) son and Super Auntie to 3 nephews. In her previous life she was a boys soccer coach, as well as a soccer and softball player herself. Tree and I joined the SoberSis 21-day reset program the same month and have been connected ever since. She’s a remarkable human and I simply adore her. I hope you enjoy our chat! Ways to connect with...
Nov 04, 2022•48 min
Welcome to Season 3! This week I have the pleasure of interviewing Peggi Cooney. Peggi is a social work instructor/coach for a California University. She has a Master’s degree from California State University at Chico and spent 16 years as a Child Welfare and Adult Protective Services social worker. Since getting sober, she has become a sobriety advocate and has developed quite a following through Facebook, Instagram, and her website This Side of Alcohol. She's an amazing woman and I was so fort...
Oct 28, 2022•45 min
After a brief impromptu break from the show, Jess is BACK ! This bonus episode basically explains why she took the break, what she learned, and includes a preview of what's to come. Thanks for sticking with us and mark your calendar... Season 3 will launch Friday October 28th. To donate and/or learn more about the show head to: www.decidedlydry.com If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and tell your friends about Decidedly Dry. Thank you so much in advance! Support the ...
Oct 19, 2022•9 min
From today through October 3rd, the show will be taking a (teeny-weeny) break. Last week we wrapped up Season 2 and currently, we're busy working hard behind the scenes to prepare Season 3. If you’re new to the show please visit our website at www.decidedlydry.com and make sure to subscribe/follow wherever it is you listen to podcasts. That way you can have access to all of our older episodes and also be notified when Season 3 launches on October 3rd! Just a couple short weeks away. As always, y...
Sep 20, 2022•4 min
In this weeks episode, I'm interviewing Kathryn Sabella. Kathryn has been living an alcohol-free life since September 26, 2019. She holds a PhD in sociology and is a mental health services researcher with the goal of improving outcomes for young adults with serious mental health challenges. She is mom to two young girls and co-parents with her ex-husband in the Boston area. Kathryn is active in several sobriety support forums, a regular host in Sober Mom Squad, and passionate about helping women...
Sep 13, 2022•49 min
In this episode, I have the wonderful opportunity to chat with my friend Jen Hirst. Jen has been since April 24, 2013. She guides women struggling with alcohol on how to implement healthy habits to manage stress and overwhelm to forge a sustainable path to recovery. Throughout her nine years living alcohol-free, she values the importance of taking care of all aspects of your health in sobriety on a consistent basis: your physical health and your mental health. Jen preaches that exercise is the b...
Sep 06, 2022•50 min
