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
137 episodes
EP 136 | Sober Founder | Redefining Recovery and Entrepreneurship with Brian Miller
Discover how Brian Miller transformed his life from deep alcohol dependency to building a successful non-alcoholic spirits brand and becoming a thought leader in sobriety. In this episode, Brian shares his personal recovery story, e...
EP 135 | Liberation Not Deprivation in Sobriety with Kristin Martinez of Queen City Sober
An episode to remind you that sobriety is not about deprivation but about choosing freedom and fuller living.My guest today is Kristin Martinez, a passionate sober content creator and founder of Queen City Sober. Kristin shares her perso...
EP 134 | The Surprising Way Kava Can Help You Drink Less and Feel Relaxed
Most people think cutting back on alcohol is about willpower, until they discover Kava, the plant-based relaxant that’s changing the sober curious game. In this episode, Katie of Soberish Mom shares how Kava helps you unwind without the hangove...
EP 133 | From Shame To Cheers: Deb’s Journey To Alcohol-Free Joy And Community
What if a single dry January became the spark for five years of clear mornings, real connection, and a thriving community? Deb—aka Mocktail Mom—opens up about the quiet shame that trailed her wine habit, the small rituals that helped her step a...
EP 132 | A Pregnant Woman Walks Into A Bar: Meet Marina Castillo
In this episode of Thriving Alcohol Free, host Deb Podlogar welcomes Marina Castillo, a passionate advocate for non-alcoholic beverages and the co-founder of Modern Mocktail. They discuss Marina's journey from the circus to sobriety...
EP 131 | Garnish with Friends & Meet Spirited Zero Proof Brand, Dromme
In this episode, Deb Podlogar interviews David Lund, the founder of Dromme, a non-alcoholic drink brand. They discuss David's journey from finance to creating Dromme, the unique ingredients used in the drinks, and the benefits they offer. David...
EP 130 | The Confidence To Say NO: A Mocktail Journey, Meet Felicia Marshall
Ever been handed a cocktail menu and felt that flicker of pressure to justify your choice? We’ve been there. Today, we celebrate the beauty of alcohol-free living with Felicia from Mocktailing Around—creator, homeschool mom, and unapologetic ch...
EP 129 | From Sober Curious To Confidently Dry With Brooklyn Of Dry Social
In this episode, Deb Podlogar chats with Brooklyn Fahey of Dry Social about the journey to living alcohol-free. They discuss the importance of mocktails, Brooklyn's personal experiences with alcohol, and the pressures of drinking cu...
EP 128 | How A Pandemic Pivot Became A Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Powerhouse
A coupe glass, a good shake, and a bold idea: we sit down with Rebecca Styn, founder and CEO of Blind Tiger Spirit-Free Cocktails, to trace how a small speakeasy in Erie, Pennsylvania, turned a lockdown challenge into a nationwide zero-proof fa...
EP 127 | Cheers To Choices: Robin Cummiskey of Wallace Dry Goods
Deb Podlogar welcomes Robin Cummiskey, the founder of Wallace Dry Goods, a non-alcoholic bottle shop on the Philadelphia Main Line in Ardmore, PA. They discuss the journey of starting the shop, the challenges of running a business f...
EP 126 | Mom, Rediscovered: Midlife Breakup with Drinking & Diet Culture
Deb Podlogar welcomes back Jen Butler, an author and alcohol-free life coach, to discuss her debut memoir, Mom, Rediscovered.They make a margarita mocktail together and explore Jen's journey through motherhood, sobriety, and the...
EP 125 | Total Wine Purchase That Sparked My Sobriety + The Mocktail Challenge
In this episode of Thriving Alcohol-Free with Mocktail Mom, Deb Podlogar shares her personal journey to sobriety, and she brings the receipt for how it all started. She discusses the importance of having non-alcoholic alternatives ...
EP 124 | What I Wish I'd Known Before Quitting Alcohol, Deb Podlogar
In this solo episode of Thriving Alcohol-Free with Mocktail Mom®, Deb Podlogar shares her personal journey to sobriety, reflecting on the lessons learned and the support she received along the way. She emphasizes the importance of community, th...
EP 123 | From Alcohol to Entrepreneurship: Zane's Journey to Monday Morning
In this episode, Deb Podlogar speaks with Zane Curtis, the founder of Monday Morning Bottle Shop in San Diego. Zane shares his journey to sobriety, which began two years ago after a series of personal revelations and challenges. He ...
EP 122 | Embracing Sobriety: A Journey with Jen Hirst
Deb Podlogar and Jen Hirst explore the journey of sobriety, the importance of community, and the transformative power of mindset. They make Jen's easy mocktail recipe, Momma Doesn't Have Time, using one of their favorite water enhan...
Embracing the Empty Nest: A Journey of Change
In this episode, Deb Podlogar shares her personal journey of transitioning into an empty nester, reflecting on the emotional challenges and adjustments that come with this new phase of life. She discusses the importance of reframing grief and e...
EP 120 | No Girl Left Behind: Marissa Cherepanov's Path to Leadership and Sobriety
Join Deb as she welcomes Marissa Cherepanov, a leader in female empowerment and a dedicated advocate for women in leadership. Marissa shares her inspiring journey to sobriety, the challenges she faced during COVID, and how a pivotal...
Ep 119 | Breaking Up with Alcohol: Kate Denaj Shares Her Inspiring Journey to Sobriety
Join Deb from "Thriving Alcohol Free with Mocktail Mom" as she welcomes Kate Denaj, the inspiring force behind Clarity Zero Proof. In this engaging episode, Kate shares her transformative journey to sobriety, highlighting the challenges...
Ep 118 | Sobriety Journey of Chasing Sunsets Instead of Cocktails
Kristin Horstman shares her journey from gray area drinking to becoming a certified coach who helps others find freedom from alcohol while developing powerful nervous system regulation techniques.• Drinking exists on a spectrum with mil...
EP 117 | The Joy of Sobriety with Mocktail Mom & Podcast Update
Deb, the Mocktail Mom, returns from a brief hiatus to share updates on her alcohol-free journey and exciting changes coming to the podcast. After 4.5 years without alcohol, she continues to find joy and gratitude in sobriety while focusing on s...
EP 116 | Redefining Happy Hour: Mocktails, Rituals, and Second Chances
In this special episode, I am joined by Abbie Romanul from Raising the Bar to discuss our special collaboration for May's "Yo Mama" box, featuring exclusive mocktails honoring motherhood in all its forms.• The Yo Mama box features signa...
Ep 115 | Thriving Alcohol-Free: Taking a Break Before Season Two Begins
Life's most significant transitions deserve our full attention and presence. After faithfully recording 114 episodes over two years, I'm pressing pause on weekly podcast releases to embrace a precious season fully – my youngest daughter's final...
Crafting Success without Alcohol: From Harvard MBA to Non-Alcoholic Cocktails, Meet Vanessa Royle
Vanessa Royle never planned to launch a non-alcoholic beverage company. But when she quit drinking during the pandemic lockdown of 2020, something unexpected happened – she felt dramatically better. As she prepared to start her MBA at Harvard B...
Ep. 113 From Wine Industry to Sobriety Coach, Meet Ruby Williams
Ruby Williams shares her transformative journey from working in the wine industry while drinking three bottles a day to becoming a sober coach helping others find freedom from alcohol dependence.• Struggled with disordered eating from a...
Ep 112 Borrowing Belief: Lindsay Hennekey Helps Women Make Alcohol No Longer an Issue
Lindsay Hennekey shares her powerful journey from using alcohol to cope with life disappointments to creating a thriving alcohol-free life through her coaching program Feel Good AF.• Lindsay's drinking escalated when facing fertility is...