Thriving Alcohol-Free with Mocktail Mom
Are you afraid the fun will end when you quit drinking? Are you nervous about what you will drink instead of your favorite alcoholic beverage? Welcome to the Thriving Alcohol-Free podcast with Deb, the Mocktail Mom. This is the place for delightful conversations about non-alcoholic cocktails and the joy of sober living. We celebrate authentic freedom of life without alcohol. There are many great podcasts about getting sober, but in this podcast, we will focus on the delicious world of non-alcoholic options and the fun of living each day without a “mommy wine headache.” After almost nine years of trying to moderate and promising "I will just have one," Deb broke up with Chardonnay and loves to share the freedom & fun of an alcohol-free lifestyle. You, too, can thrive and be free from alcohol. Join Deb’s membership & make mocktails together during her weekly virtual Happy Hours, plus gain access to her beginner mocktail course. The direct link to join is ThrivingAlcoholFree.com Follow on Instagram or TikTok @Mocktail.Mom Website: MocktailMom.com
Episodes
112 episodes
Ep 111 Freedom from Alcohol: Meet Susan Larkin
Discover the transformative power of choosing an alcohol-free lifestyle while traveling. This episode features a heartfelt conversation with Susan Larkin, a certified alcohol freedom coach, who shares her journey to breaking free from alcohol a...
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EP 110 A Bartender’s Perspective on Living Alcohol-Free with Lief Frederick
This week, I’m hanging out with Lief Frederick, a bartender of 15+ years, an expert at crafting next-level non-alcoholic drinks, and the creator of @thevariantco on Instagram. Lief shares how his bar experience is helping people make better alc...
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Episode 110
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EP 109 The Non-Alcoholic Movement: Meet Kendall Olsen of Libations Library
Grab your favorite glass and prepare for a fun, flavor-packed chat with the brilliant Kendall Olsen, the mastermind behind @libations_library! Kendall is a pro at breaking down the art ...
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Episode 109
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28:20
EP 108 The Problem of Normalized Drinking With Abby Calabrese
What happens when you take alcohol out of the equation? According to this week’s guest, Abby Calabrese, you get deeper connections, a clearer mind, and a whole lot more fun! Abby is a mom of two, a passionate advocate and coach for alcohol-free...
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Episode 108
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EP 107 Mix Up The Perfect Batanga With Mocktail Mo
Hey friends! Did Dry January just fly by, or are you still cruising on that alcohol-free vibe? Either way, buckle up for a super fun episode featuring Mocktail Mo! If you missed the Mocktail Summit in January, don’t worry—today you’re ...
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Episode 107
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20:52
EP 106 Live Q&A with Duncan Shouler, Senior Winemaker at Giesen
Ever wondered how a premium non-alcoholic wine is crafted? This week’s episode is a snippet from the recent Mocktail Summit 2025, where I had the pleasure of hosting a Happy Hour with Duncan Shouler, Chief Winemaker at Giesen and a trailblazer ...
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Episode 106
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EP 105 Unlocking the Flavor Power of Bitters with Ian from All The Bitter
Ever wondered what bitters are or how to use them? This episode is here to demystify the magic of these tiny-but-mighty drink enhancers! Recorded as part of the recent Mocktail Summit 2025, I’m chatting with Ian Blessing, co-foun...
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Episode 105
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EP 104 Restoring Confidence and Clarity Through an Alcohol-Free Journey With Lilly Bogis
Hey friends! Guess what? We’ve got Lilly from @MocktailsWithLilly in the house today! She’s serving up her radiant energy, gorgeous mocktail inspo, and some seriously good chats about ...
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Episode 104
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23:45
EP 103 Four Years as A Sober Mom & Thriving!
Celebrating the start of Dry January, this episode reflects on four years of sobriety, emphasizing the joy and community of alcohol-free living. Deb shares her journey, offers recommendations for resources, and shares about the upc...
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Episode 103
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EP 102 Ringing in Dry January With Larry Weintraub of Beckett’s
What does it take to bring a delicious non-alcoholic drink to life? Spoiler: a lot more than you’d think! In this episode, I’m chatting with Larry Weintraub from Beckett’s, and we’re diving into all the juicy (and fizzy) details behind...
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Episode 102
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EP 101 Surviving the Holidays Alcohol-Free With Abbie Romanul from Raising the Bar
This week, I’m chatting with the amazing Abbie, one of the founders of Raising the Bar, the zero-proof cocktail subscription box that’s changing how we celebrate, one sip at a time. Abbie gets real about her journey to an alcohol-...
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Episode 101
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EP 100 Shake Up Mocktails in Delaware with Deb and Lori Liguori!
Hey friends, we’re already laughing and having a blast, so you know this episode is going to be fun. And it’s not just any episode—it’s our 100th! 🎊 I’m celebrating this milestone with none other than the fabulous Lori Liguori, Directo...
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Episode 100
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23:56
EP 99 How Better Than Booze Is Taking on the Beverage Giants With Drea Groeschel
This week’s episode is a total vibe! I’m sitting down with Drea Groeschel, the go-getter behind Better Than Booze, who’s making waves in the non-alcoholic beverage world. With years of experience in consumer product goods, Drea made the bold de...
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Episode 99
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30:56
EP 98 From Bartender to Mocktail Innovator: Elaine’s Booze-Free Glow-Up
Get ready to fall in love with Elaine Empalmado, the powerhouse behind Mocktail Hour and one of the freshest voices in the alcohol-free world! After seven years of slinging drinks in Toronto’s nightlife scene, Elaine got sober in January 2024 (...
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Episode 98
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EP 97 Creating The Life You Want, Alcohol-Free With Jodi Clark
In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Jodi Clark, founder of Sober Flourish and a total rockstar in the alcohol-free coaching world, to get real about life after ditching the drink. We dive into that “always thinking about drinking” p...
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Episode 97
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31:41
EP 96 The NA Bottle Shop Experience You’ve Always Wanted With Kristin and Andee of Orangily
Get ready to meet the fabulous sister duo behind Orangily (formerly Loren’s Alcohol-Free Beverages)—Kristin and Andee! Join us to hear all about how their shift toward an alcohol-free lifestyle in 2021 led them to open Indiana's second non-alco...
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Episode 96
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28:05
EP 95 Sober Strength: Addressing Fitness, Mental Health, and Addictions With Jesse Carrajat
In this special episode, we’re celebrating Jesse Carrajat’s one-year podcast anniversary! Jesse, the powerhouse behind Altum Fitness and host of the Sober Strength podcast, is all about helping people build healthy habits and embrace the journe...
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Episode 95
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EP 94 Cheers to The Happiest Hour: Book Launch & Real Talk with Jennifer Page
IT’S HERE!! My new book, The Happiest Hour, has officially launched, and to say I’m ecstatic is an understatement! To help me celebrate this big moment, I’ve invited my friend and fabulous guest Jenni...
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Episode 94
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EP 93 Make A Mocktail with Marnie Rae Clark
In this fun episode, I’m so excited to welcome back one of my favorite guests and dear friend, Marnie Rae! Marnie, the amazing founder of National Mocktail Week, is here to celebrate with me the launch of my brand-new book, The Happiest Hou...
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Episode 93
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EP 92 Make a Mocktail With Jen Butler
Two years ago, my dear friend Jen Butler and I partciplated in a Sober October program that would solidify our friendship forever. Jen is a sober coach, writer, fitness instructor, and one of the most inspiring women I know. She’s also a ...
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EP 91 Surviving the Early Days of Sobriety With Kate Taylor
In this episode, I sit down with the amazing Kate Taylor who has become an influential voice on Instagram for those seeking a sober lifestyle. Kate opens up about her journey of breaking free from the "detox to retox" cycle and the over 1000 da...
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Episode 91
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EP 90 Celebrating Life (And Weddings) Without The Alcohol with Maddie Eller
I’ve got such a fun and feel-good episode for you! I’m joined by the fabulous Maddie from Mocktails with Maddie, who’s here to share her incredible story of embracing an alcohol-free lifestyle before hitting her 30s. Growing up in a...
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Episode 90
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34:47
EP 89 Sober Milestones & Holiday Tips with Barbara Williams
If you don’t feel like you have a rock-bottom moment in your sobriety journey, you are not alone! On this episode of Thriving Alcohol-Free, I’m sitting down with the amazing Barbara Williams, the heart behind Sober In Colour on Instagram! Barba...
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Episode 89
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30:13
EP 88 Launching America’s First Non-Alcoholic Bottle Shop With Victoria Watters
Grab your favorite mocktail and join me for an inspiring chat with Victoria Watters, co-founder of Dry Atlas and creator of America’s first NA bottle shop, Spirited Away. Victoria shares how she launched this game-changing business during the p...
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Episode 88
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28:56
EP 87 How Don Lemon Inspired My Mocktail Book + A Special Recipe!
Hey, friends, it’s Deb! I recently posted a few sneak peek photos of my new book, The Happiest Hour: Delicious Mocktails for a Fabulous Moms' Night In on Instagram, and it hit me—I haven’t even shared the backstory with you yet! Well, we're fix...
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Episode 87
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