The Sober New Yorker

In this episode, I sit down with Tawny Lara—author of the popular book Dry Humping and the woman widely known as the “Sober Sexpert.” We talk about her sobriety story, the life she built after alcohol, and the surprising new addiction that began taking its place: social media.

Tawny found herself endlessly scrolling and feeling as though her time, attention, creativity—and even her soul—were being sucked away. She shares the practical steps she took to reclaim her life and create a healthier relationship with technology.

This is a thoughtful, honest back-and-forth about social media addiction, the direction our culture is heading, and what happens when the scroll starts replacing the drink.

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Shaz knew his drinking was putting his marriage at risk. But instead of quitting alcohol, he found himself planning for what would happen when his marriage eventually fell apart.

Growing up in Chicago as the son of Pakistani immigrants, alcohol became normalized early when his family went from running a tobacco shop to owning liquor stores. What began as social drinking eventually followed Shaz into marriage and fatherhood before turning into daily, secret drinking alone.

In this episode of The Sober New Yorker, Shaz shares how alcohol addiction began affecting his wife, his children, and the life they had built together. He also talks about finding a sober community while he was still drinking—including joining meetings with his camera off and a White Claw beside him.

Then, on Christmas night, something changed. Shaz finished a glass of wine, went to bed, and decided he didn’t want to drink anymore. What happened next changed the trajectory of his family.

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Chris Marshall got his first DUI at 16, on only his second time drinking. By 23, he was drinking a handle of vodka a day, had failed out of college, and didn’t believe he would live to see 25.

Today, Chris is 19 years sober.

In this episode of The Sober New Yorker, Chris shares how his need to belong fueled his alcohol addiction, why multiple trips to treatment didn’t initially work, and what finally helped him get sober at 23.

Chris also talks about what became possible after he quit drinking. He became a substance use counselor and eventually founded Sans Bar, one of the first alcohol-free bars in the U.S. His work has since helped launch more than 150 non-alcoholic bars, bottle shops, and pop-ups around the world.

Chris’s story is about alcohol addiction, sobriety, recovery, and discovering that the connection he had been searching for through alcohol was possible without it.

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Rachel Soto’s drinking had progressed to blackouts, a DUI, morning drinking, and a life that was becoming increasingly difficult to hold together. Alongside alcohol addiction, she was also struggling with Xanax and other prescription medication. Eventually, her husband was ready to leave, her relationships with her family were breaking down, and Rachel knew something had to change.

In this episode of The Sober New Yorker, Rachel shares how she quit drinking and Xanax, navigated early sobriety, and began rebuilding her life through recovery, fitness, and wellness. Since getting sober in April 2024, she has lost more than 80 pounds and found a completely different way of living.

Rachel also opens up about losing her mother to addiction, becoming a young mom, her DUI, Recovery Dharma, and why today she believes she has far too much to lose to ever go back.

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Marissa Cherepanov knew for nearly a decade that she wanted to quit drinking. She took 30-day breaks, promised herself she would eventually stop, and kept waiting for the right time.

As a working mom of four with a demanding career, her drinking became increasingly difficult to ignore. After COVID, the loss of her grandmother, growing responsibilities, and stress at home, Marissa reached a point where she felt like she needed alcohol just to feel normal.

Then one conversation with her children changed everything.

In this episode of The Sober New Yorker, Marissa shares the moment she pictured two completely different futures for her kids: one if she continued drinking and another if she stopped. That night, she told her husband she would never drink again.

Marissa also opens up about her past, becoming a mother, building a successful career, changing her habits in early sobriety, and how quitting alcohol opened the door to opportunities she never imagined.

More than three years later, Marissa’s life looks completely different, and it started with one decision she had been putting off for years.

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Wendy Behar was 35 years old when she blacked out at a wedding in front of her two children. The next morning, her husband cried, and Wendy knew something had to change. She went to her first AA meeting and has been sober since 1998.

In this episode of The Sober New Yorker, Wendy shares how drinking progressed from weekends to a daily habit as the stress of motherhood and problems in her marriage grew. Toward the end, alcohol, vodka, and Valium had become her way of taking the edge off.

Getting sober was only the beginning. Wendy went back to graduate school at 40, became a licensed therapist and addiction expert, and built a career helping individuals and families affected by addiction.

Wendy and Melissa also talk about emotional sobriety, codependency, relationships, healthy boundaries, and why quitting alcohol often requires learning how to finally take care of yourself.

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Jessica Guerrieri was drinking as much as three bottles of wine a night or a handle of vodka every other day when her husband told her he wasn’t comfortable having children with her while she was drinking that way. Jessica had always dreamed of becoming a mom, but her first thought was that maybe she would give up that dream so she could keep drinking.

That realization changed something.

In this episode of The Sober New Yorker, Jessica shares how alcohol addiction progressed into blackout drinking, the morning she finally asked for help, and what happened when she discovered she was pregnant just 30 days into sobriety.

Jessica also opens up about developing another substance addiction six years after quitting alcohol, the pressures of motherhood, mommy wine culture, ADHD, relapse, and learning to recognize the need to escape beneath her addictive behaviors.

Now 13 years sober from alcohol, Jessica is an award-winning author and sober mom of three who uses fiction to start conversations about addiction, motherhood, recovery, and the things women are often afraid to say out loud.

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Anne Skriba was a college athlete, basketball coach, and high achiever who always found a way to show up. For years, that made it easy to believe her drinking wasn’t really a problem.

But alcohol slowly became part of everything. Anne went from drinking socially to drinking alone and every day. Eventually, she was taking tequila shots at 7 a.m. just to open her computer and start work.

In this episode of The Sober New Yorker, Anne shares how her identity as an athlete shaped her relationship with alcohol, why being high functioning made it harder to recognize what was happening, and how therapy eventually led her to question drinking for the first time.

Her therapist never demanded that she quit. Instead, she asked Anne a question that changed the direction of her life: Would you like a new set of tools?

Anne also talks about sober curiosity, finding community, rebuilding her identity without alcohol, and how more than three years of sobriety eventually led her to help others do the same.

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Keri Anderson knew her drinking was getting worse. She was blacking out, experiencing panic attacks, going to work hungover, and drinking one to two bottles of wine a night. Still, she couldn’t stop.

Then her 16-year-old daughter showed up at her house while Keri was drunk and gave her an ultimatum: quit drinking or lose their relationship.

Two days later, Keri entered detox.

In this episode of The Sober New Yorker, Keri shares how her drinking escalated after separating from her husband, what was really happening behind closed doors, and why even after her daughter’s ultimatum, her biggest fear entering treatment was how she would live the rest of her life without alcohol.

Keri also talks about spending 90 days in treatment, rebuilding her relationship with her daughter, finding faith and sober community, and what life looks like after 10 years without alcohol.

Today, Keri is ready to stop being quiet about her sobriety and start sharing the story that changed her life.

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Lauren Welch never had the dramatic rock bottom she thought someone needed in order to quit drinking. She still had her career, her family, and a successful life. But for years, she couldn’t shake the feeling that something about her relationship with alcohol wasn’t right.

Then came a family wedding.

After drinking to calm her anxiety, Lauren lost control on the dance floor, yelled at people she loved, and woke up the next morning overwhelmed with shame, anxiety, and regret. She decided to stop drinking for seven days.

Seven days became 30. Eventually, Lauren realized she didn’t want to go back.

In this episode of The Sober New Yorker, Lauren shares her journey from questioning her drinking to embracing an alcohol-free life. She and Melissa talk about moderation, alcohol and anxiety, sober curiosity, socializing without alcohol, and why you don’t need to lose everything before deciding alcohol is no longer working for you.

More than three years later, Lauren has gone from sober curious to what she calls a “sober enthusiast.”

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What happens when one alcohol-fueled decision changes the course of your life forever?

In this powerful conversation, speaker, author, and advocate Martin Lockett shares his journey from rock bottom to redemption. We talk about accountability, forgiveness, sobriety, and what it takes to rebuild a life after unimaginable consequences.

While Martin's story is extraordinary, the heart of this episode is deeply relatable: recognizing when alcohol is no longer serving you and discovering the freedom that comes from choosing a different path. It's an honest, emotional conversation about second chances, personal responsibility, and the possibility of lasting change.

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Nine years ago, Allie Clark walked into rehab wearing a tennis skirt, unaware that one decision would completely change her life.

In this episode, Allie shares how healing childhood trauma—including the effects of growing up with a narcissistic mother—became the foundation of lasting sobriety. Today, she's an alcohol-free and trauma coach helping others find the same freedom she did.

We talk about recovery, resilience, family, and why true healing goes far beyond putting down the drink.

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What if the key to freedom isn't admitting you're powerless—but discovering just how powerful you really are?

In this episode, Melissa sits down with Lauren Fay—author of Blurred Lines, alcohol-free empowerment coach, Reiki Master Teacher, former collegiate athlete, and eight years sober—to challenge traditional recovery narratives and explore a different way of thinking about alcohol.

Together, they discuss powerlessness versus personal power, self-trust, and what becomes possible when we stop seeing ourselves as broken and start reclaiming our agency.

Because maybe the question isn't whether you're powerless over alcohol—it's whether you've forgotten how powerful you truly are.

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Lisa Smith is the author of the acclaimed memoir Girl Walks Out of a Bar, a candid and powerful account of her journey from addiction to recovery. A former high-powered New York City attorney, Lisa struggled with a high-functioning alcohol and cocaine addiction before finding lasting sobriety.

Now 22 years alcohol- and drug-free, Lisa is a leading voice in the recovery community. She is the award-winning host of the podcast Recovery Rocks, co-creator of The Sobriety Deck, and a sought-after speaker and advocate. Through her writing, podcasting, and recovery work, Lisa continues to inspire others by sharing her experience with honesty, humor, and hope.

In this conversation, Lisa reflects on writing her memoir years after its publication, what recovery looks like more than two decades later, and why getting sober had to be something she did for herself.

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This week, I'm joined by Jon Gustin—better known as The Tired Dad and author of the new book The Tired Dad: 100 Reflections on Showing Up for What Matters Most.

Jon opens up about his journey from numbing with alcohol to living with intention, honesty, and presence. We talk shame, sobriety, mental health, fatherhood, and what it really takes to stop escaping and start feeling your life again.

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Brett Kessler — former President of the American Dental Association, triathlete, husband, father, and a man whose life has been completely transformed through recovery. Now almost 28 years sober, Dr. Brett shares his journey from addiction and self-destruction to becoming a powerful force for healing and service.

We talk about the role recovery played in rebuilding his life, career, and purpose, and how he became known for helping people struggling with addiction restore their smiles after years of damage from methamphetamine and substance use — often paying for the work himself simply because he wanted to give back.

This conversation is full of hope, resilience, perspective, and positivity. Dr. Brett is living proof that recovery doesn’t just change your life — it allows you to become the kind of person who changes the lives of others.

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In this episode, Sydney shares the many layers of rock bottom that ultimately led her to an alcohol-free life — including the unexpected moment that finally clicked for her: realizing there was a bar car on the train she was taking. What once felt normal suddenly became impossible to ignore.

Now over two years sober, Sydney has completely transformed her life. She’s embraced running, built a huge community on TikTok, and is living proof that sobriety doesn’t make life smaller — it makes it bigger, freer, and far more badass. This conversation is honest, funny, inspiring, and a powerful reminder that change is possible at any stage.

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Karolina Rzadkowolska is a bestselling author, alcohol-free empowerment expert, and founder of Euphoric, a global movement helping women transform their relationship with alcohol. She is the author of Euphoric and has helped thousands of women create healthier, more fulfilling lives without alcohol.

On a personal level, Karolina is also my mentor and the woman I completed my coaching certification with. I deeply connect with her approach to changing subconscious beliefs around alcohol and the empowering way she helps women redefine what’s possible alcohol-free.

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Today I’m joined by Christina, a San Diego–based embodiment coach and somatics practitioner who helps women reconnect with themselves, rebuild self-trust, and feel more at home in their bodies. In this episode, we talk about Christina’s personal journey, what led her to this work, how she’s doing today, and the healing power of embodiment, connection, and movement. We also talk about the importance of community, learning to trust yourself again, and yes… when we can finally dance together.

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Melissa (The Sober New Yorker) and Rachel (Sober in Central Park) are fresh off their very first NYC sober retreat—and still buzzing.

In this episode, they share the magic of a weekend that brought women from around the country together for connection, laughter, breakthroughs, and experiencing New York City fully alcohol-free.

This is just the beginning.

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Jaime Anderson is an alcohol-free coach based in Seattle, Washington, who helps women build confidence and create a life they genuinely love without alcohol.

Three and a half years alcohol-free herself, Jaime believes that letting go of alcohol isn’t about losing something—it’s about gaining everything. Through her group programs and one-on-one coaching, she supports women in redefining their relationship with alcohol and stepping into a more intentional, fulfilling life.

She’s a strong voice for the idea that you don’t have to hit rock bottom to choose something different—you just have to be ready for more.

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Nicole is a Northern California-based mom of five, recovery advocate, and a woman approaching four years of sobriety. After losing her father to alcohol use disorder, she made the courageous decision to change the trajectory of her own life in the middle of raising a busy family. Through working the steps and committing fully to her recovery, Nicole has built a life grounded in resilience, honesty, and purpose. Today, she uses her voice to support and inspire others navigating their own path to sobriety, proving that it’s never too late to choose differently.

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Andy Ramage is a leading voice in the alcohol-free movement, entrepreneur, and co-founder of OneYearNoBeer, a global platform helping people take a break from alcohol and transform their lives. After leaving a high-pressure career in finance, Andy has dedicated his work to helping others unlock more energy, clarity, and purpose without alcohol.

He is the bestselling author of Let’s Do This! and the creator of Going Dry, an upcoming documentary exploring our relationship with alcohol and what’s possible when we step away from it.

Andy’s work is especially meaningful to me—OneYearNoBeer was the program that kick-started my own sobriety journey back in 2019, making this conversation a true full-circle moment.

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In this episode, I’m joined by Nikki Brown—a young mum from Sydney, writer, and social media pro—who’s breaking the mold of “wine mom” culture.

After years of early exposure to drinking, solo nights at home, and the cycle of stopping and starting, Nikki made the decision to quit for good. Now 4.5 years alcohol-free, she’s showing young moms they don’t have to drink to cope, connect, or belong.

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Meg Geisewite is a mom, speaker, and award-winning bestselling author who is redefining the narrative around mommy wine culture and our pro-drinking society. After beginning her sober curious journey in 2019, her passion for science led her to uncover the truth about alcohol and break free from grey area drinking. In her debut book, Intoxicating Lies, Meg challenges the beliefs that keep women stuck and disconnected from their worth. She is the founder of The Healing Hive, an emotional sobriety community, and is deeply committed to helping women reclaim their lives beyond alcohol.

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Sara Kaufman-Bradstreet is the founder of No More Wasted Days and has been alcohol-free since May 2019. She quit drinking on her own, not believing she had a “problem”—but two years into sobriety, she realized just how much alcohol had been impacting her life.

Today, she helps others take breaks from alcohol through 30- and 100-day challenges, showing them what’s possible on the other side. After a few bumps along the way, Sara also celebrated one year weed-free in September 2025.

Based in Western Washington, she and her husband spent four years building their home by hand. When she’s not coaching, you’ll find her hiking, kayaking, or singing—she was a music teacher for 18 years.

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Chris Tompkins is a therapist, author, and speaker originally from Tucson, Arizona, now based in Los Angeles. He’s passionate about helping people heal shame and build self-worth from the inside out.

After nearly 15 years of numbing pain with alcohol and drugs, Chris got sober in 2014—a turning point that continues to shape both his life and his work. Today, his recovery fuels his mission to help others break free from shame and reconnect with who they truly are.

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Toni Will is a professional hockey executive, speaker, coach, and podcast host who is redefining what leadership can look like without alcohol. As the former General Manager and Governor of a men’s professional hockey team—an environment where drinking culture runs deep—Toni chose an alcohol-free lifestyle to gain clarity, strengthen her boundaries, and perform at a higher level.

In this episode, The Alcohol-Free Executive, Toni shares her honest journey with alcohol, including taking a break, returning to drinking, and ultimately reevaluating her relationship with it. We talk about navigating sobriety in the culture of men’s professional sports, the role her supportive husband Josh played in asking the questions that helped her pause and reflect, and what leadership can look like when you choose clarity over cocktails.

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Marci Hopkins is the host of Wake Up with Marci and the author of Chaos to Clarity. After overcoming a chaotic childhood and years of personal struggle, she is now 10 years sober and committed to helping others turn their pain into purpose. Through her show, podcast, and writing, Marci shares stories of resilience, recovery, and transformation.

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Dave Wilson (Sober Dave) joins me for an honest, no-BS conversation about choosing an alcohol-free life. We talk about how sobriety becomes something you get to do—not something you have to do—plus how we met in London, had some great laughs, and yes… there’s a funny story about my husband in there too.

If you’re curious about what’s possible on the other side of drinking, this episode is for you.

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Bri is a sober mom from Indiana who’s here to flip the script: sobriety isn’t something to whisper about—it’s something to celebrate out loud. Living an active, healthy life with her husband and two sons, she’s learned that the secret sauce to staying sober is helping others along the way. Bri is all about honest, real-deal conversations that spark connection, confidence, and a whole lot of pride in living alcohol-free.

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Patrick is the founder of Zero Proof Pass, Milwaukee’s first non-alcoholic passport program, launched in July 2025. Based in downtown Milwaukee, he created Zero Proof Pass to challenge the idea that alcohol is required to fully experience the city. Through partnerships with bars, cafés, breweries, cocktail lounges, and nightclubs, the program makes zero-proof options more visible, accessible, and celebrated across Milwaukee.

Growing up in Wisconsin—where drinking culture runs deep—Patrick’s relationship with alcohol wasn’t linear. He experimented with being alcohol-free before it finally stuck. Without a business background, but with a sharp eye for what was missing, he recognized that people who don’t drink are craving real connection and social experiences that don’t revolve around alcohol. Zero Proof Pass was born from that gap, helping to reshape what community and nightlife can look like without booze at the center.

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Frank Scarso lost everything to alcohol and drug addiction—his marriage, his children, his home, and his career. After a 20-year run on Wall Street ended in collapse, he slowly crawled his way back.

Now over eight years sober, Frank is the CEO and Founder of Avanza Capital Holdings, a funding platform that has deployed more than $250M to small businesses across 48 states. He’s also a leading voice on recovery, redemption, and responsible leadership. His upcoming book, The Hard Way Home, tells the story of losing it all—and rebuilding a life rooted in purpose.

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Polly Lovell is a UK-based sober and life coach who stopped drinking at 57 and proved it’s never too late to change your life. Now, she supports others in building healthier, more intentional lives—without alcohol—and loves strength training, walking, yoga, and fashion.

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Erica is a chef, homesteader, and founder of Chaotic Canning Co.—a small-batch canning company and apothecary she built from the ground up after nearly losing her life to organ failure caused by years of alcohol abuse and burnout. Sobriety forced her to slow down and rebuild everything—her health, her purpose, and her identity. Today, she shares her story to show that healing doesn’t have to look perfect—sometimes it looks like chaos in a mason jar.

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In this episode of The Sober New Yorker, Melissa talks with Casey McGuire Davidson — Life & Sobriety Coach and host of the Top 100 mental health podcast The Hello Someday Podcast — about why Dry January is such a powerful reset.

A former red wine–loving corporate climber who quit drinking over a decade ago, Casey breaks down the real benefits of taking 30 days off alcohol, how it builds clarity and self-trust, and why Dry January can open the door to longer-term change — without pressure or labels.

If you’re sober-curious or craving a fresh start, this conversation will change how you think about taking a break from alcohol.

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Colleen ___ is a commercial fisherwoman of more than 30 years, a writer, and a woman who rebuilt herself from the deepest kind of loss. After losing her husband to alcohol-related suicide and battling decades of binge drinking herself, Colleen chose a new path — one of clarity, sobriety, self-respect, and truth. Now over four and a half years sober, she’s writing her debut book, Life Beyond the Binge, a raw and hopeful story about surviving addiction, grief, the sea, and herself.

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Mitch — known as Mitch Motivates on Instagram — is the author of My Addiction My Superpower and a powerful voice in the recovery community. Though he grew up in a loving, supportive home, he was drawn to risk from an early age and fell into substance use young. With the help of his family and a transformative stay in rehab, Mitch turned his life around. Now, 20 years sober, he shares his story through his writing and podcast conversations, showing others how addiction became the catalyst for his greatest strength.

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Chester, a Montréal musician, spiraled into addiction through years of heartbreak, anxiety, and hard-partying tours. Alcohol and drugs nearly destroyed his life until he finally surrendered and got sober. Now he’s a full-time artist experiencing music with a clarity he never thought possible. His journey is a raw, honest look at resilience and rebirth.

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Nadine, known to many as The Sober Butterfly, is a proud New Yorker, educator, podcaster, and expert sober traveler who’s been living alcohol-free for over four years. Through her podcast and vibrant online presence, she inspires others to embrace sobriety as a path to freedom, exploration, and self-discovery.

In this conversation, Nadine opens up with raw honesty about the realities of content creation, Instagram burnout, and a high-functioning depressive episode that reminded her—and all of us—that even in sobriety, mental health matters. Her vulnerability is a powerful reminder that taking breaks, slowing down, and honoring our well-being is not weakness—it’s self-respect.

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Megan Wilcox is the founder of the SobahSistahs Empowerment Club, where she helps women embrace alcohol-free living with confidence, joy, and sisterhood. Coming up on five years of sobriety, she’s a powerhouse coach, retreat leader, and a featured voice in an upcoming documentary on the sober movement set to release later this year. Megan is also currently writing her first book, continuing her mission to make sobriety a true celebration of life.

You can hear Megan and me together on the Sobriety Is the New Epic Virtual Speaker Series, launching November 10th — follow my registration link to save your spot!

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Lisa is a women’s empowerment and running coach based in upstate New York. Through her coaching and her Ella Go Podcast, she inspires women to find strength, confidence, and community through movement—both on and off the pavement. Lisa leads both virtual and in-person running groups, helping women tap into their inner power and resilience.

In this episode, Lisa opens up about the moment she realized a friend’s drinking had crossed a line—and the courage it took to speak up. What began as a difficult and emotional conversation led to unexpected healing and transformation, not only for her friend but for Lisa herself.

Together, Melissa and Lisa explore what it takes to lovingly confront someone who may be struggling with alcohol, why so many people avoid these conversations, and how compassion and courage can change everything.

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In this episode, Melissa sits down with playwright and director Sean Daniels, the creative force behind The White Chip and Executive Director of the Recovery Arts Project. Sean shares how his own journey through addiction and sobriety inspired his groundbreaking play and how he’s using the arts to challenge stigma and spark new conversations about recovery. It’s an honest, funny, and deeply human conversation about storytelling, healing, and the power of turning pain into purpose.

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Just 30 days after quitting drinking, Dr. Sheri Lake survived a head-on collision that nearly took her life. That experience not only deepened her sobriety, but opened a powerful connection to her intuition and the spiritual world. Today, Sheri shares how self-trust guides her healing — and how her journey led her to offer angel readings that help others find clarity and hope.

Listen in for a story of resilience, spiritual awakening, and the extraordinary life that sobriety makes possible.

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In this episode, Melissa and Brad share the magic of the very first Sober Motivation Community in-person meetup in Toronto, Canada. After years of connecting only through screens and social posts, the community finally gathered face-to-face, forging bonds that felt both immediate and deeply familiar. Together, Melissa and Brad swap stories from the weekend, reflect on the power of shared alcohol-free living, and explore how these meetups open the door to honest conversations we don’t always have in everyday life. It’s a celebration of connection, courage, and the freedom of choosing sobriety—together.

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This week I’m celebrating two milestones: my 50th episode and my 54th birthday. I’m reflecting on three birthdays—my "crashing" 19th, my shaky first sober one at six weeks alcohol-free, and today’s milestone fresh off an unforgettable sober meetup in Toronto.

I’m beyond grateful to everyone who’s helped me get here—especially you, my listeners. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for tuning in, for sharing space with my stories and interviews, and for reminding me that sober storytelling matters. My hope is that these episodes inspire you to make bold choices and become the badass you already are.

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