Sober Banter
Sober Banter is a podcast about life without alcohol—real, relatable, and never boring. Hosts Rachel and Colin share honest conversations that explore sobriety with humor, heart, and a little chaos.
Episodes
In this episode, Sam Thomas, a writer and campaigner from Brighton, UK, shares his journey of sobriety since November 2019. He discusses overcoming alcohol dependence, including withdrawal and hallucinations. Sam also talks about his unique therapy with exotic pets, which helped him rationalize his fears. He reflects on founding a charity for men with eating disorders and personal sacrifices. Sam candidly discusses the ong...
In this episode of Sober Banter, hosts Rachel and Colin Casey test some new wireless mics and their audio quality and discuss various ’50-50’ questions that elicit strong opinions, including pineapple on pizza, pets in bed, and billionaires. They also touch on more serious topics like sober influencers and harm reduction. The episode concludes with reflections on staying grounded and victimhood in alcoholism. Tune in for h...
Neil Rutherford, creator of Alcohol Free Warrior, joins Sober Banter for a candid, judgment-free conversation about the nuances of sobriety, breaking free from labels, and finding empowerment beyond alcohol. Whether you're sober-curious or long-term alcohol-free, Neil’s insights offer fresh perspectives to inspire your own journey.
Connect with Neil Rutherford:
Website: AlcoholFreeWarrior.com
Instagram: @alcoholfreewarrio...
What happens when hitting rock bottom becomes the beginning of your biggest breakthrough? In this raw and riveting conversation, Rachel sits down with Kellie Adams—author of Shit I Do Sober—to explore her path from addiction to authenticity. From navigating postpartum depression to planning a sober wedding, Kelly shares the unfiltered truth about recovery, resilience, and finding purpose through pain.
Can hitting the trails help you stay on the path to recovery? In this inspiring episode, Rachel and Colin chat with Nick Pearson, founder of Sober Outdoors, about how nature, community, and sobriety intersect. From the slopes to the boardroom, Nick opens up about the accident that changed his family’s life, his personal recovery journey, and how outdoor adventures became a powerful tool for healing and connection.
What does it mean to heal across generations? In this deeply personal episode, Rachel and Colin sit down with Waylon, who opens up about his journey through alcoholism, receiving an ADHD diagnosis, and reconnecting with his Indigenous identity. Through raw reflection and cultural insight, they explore sobriety not just as a personal path—but as a reclamation of self, spirit, and community
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In this cozy and candid episode, Rachel is joined by writer Julie—author of Like a Normal Person—and Allison, creator of the Dare to Be newsletter. Together, they dive into the realities of sober creativity, from writing memoirs and navigating vulnerability to finding joy in kitchen gadgets and everyday rituals. It’s an honest, uplifting look at what it means to share your story and stay grounded while living—and creating—...
Happy Valentine's Day from Colin, Rachel, and Evan!
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In this powerful international episode, Colin and Rachel sit down with Krys from Canada, who shares how loneliness led her to seek sobriety—and ultimately, community and purpose. With raw honesty, she opens up about the highs, lows, and real growth that comes from staying the course. This one’s all about connection, resilience, and redefining what sober life can look like.
This was our first in-person recording, and technical difficulties were real. We couldn’t afford proper equipment, and Colin’s audio suffered. We ask for your grace with the audio for this episode.
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00:00 Welcome Priya!
00:15 Podcast Setup Struggles
02:10 Pet Peeves and Social Etiquette
09:55 Weather and Technology Debates
18:13 Dating Life and our Tinder Love Story
24:46 Superstitions and...
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0:00 Meet Nathan Wary
0:42 Nathan’s Chicago Cubs Story
1:27 Colin’s Dallas Stars Stanley Cup Story
6:05 Nathan’s Sobriety Story
8:25 Working with Youth Prevention
16:09 Disposable Vapes
25:30 Empowered VS Disempowered
31:34 Flipping the Mindset
40:17 Yelping Bosses
56:40 Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance
1:04:30 Connecting with Teens
1:11:31 New lingo with teens
1:17:00 Bringing Ligh...
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0:00 Dr. Brian Licuanan, Psychologist, Author and Addiction Expert
6:51 Exercise & Brazilian Ju Jitsu
10:24 New Years and Realistic Expectations
18:27 The Disease of Addiction
22:28 Drinking Risk Factors
37:28 Drugs and Treatment
44:43 Asking for help and seeking treatment
49:08 Dr. Licuanan’s Book - “How to Get Your Resistant Loved One into Treatment”
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Join hosts Colin and Rachel for a powerful conversation with author Tey Moore (More to Come) as they dive into the real, raw, and rewarding sides of sobriety. From AA to Substack, personal stories to collective wisdom, this episode of Sober Banter is all about honesty, healing, and hope.
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00:00:00 Meet Tay Moore (Set...
Jack Millikan joins Sober Banter for a deep, honest talk on connection, letting go of judgment, and what it really means to live alcohol-free.
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00:00 Introducing Our Special Guest: Jack Millikan
04:47 Social Pressures and Honesty
09:35 College Life and Alcohol
13:26 Family, Upbringing and Dating
19:20 Filling the Void: L...
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00:00 Welcome Paulina Pinsky author of newly sober - Sober since 12/22/2021
02:55 Writing and Sobriety
06:01 The Sex Talk
10:30 Marijuana Addiction
23:42 Paulina’s sober life in Minnesota
35:22 The Addictive Nature of Modern Weed
38:07 A Sober Christmas Journey
46:34 The Role of Family in Recovery
Jane, Sarah, and Rachel, three sober individuals, engage in a lively conversation about the influence of alcohol on mediumship, the concept of drinking dreams and intuition while drinking.
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00:00 Welcome Medium Curious: Jane and Sarah
07:31 The Impact of Alcohol on Mediumship
15:14 Drinking Dreams
19:36 “Rocketed into ...
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0:00 Welcome Paul Summers Jr.
6:54 Asking for help in addiction
11:08 Getting sober with kids
13:14 Bringing kids to AA meetings
21:00 NA and AA
28:00 Viva Las Vegas & Camp Sober Fest
35:00 Relapse and Recovery
41:00 Tuning a set back into a comeback
49:32 Paul’s Sound Healing
1:00:20 Pauls new Book “Hide and Seek”
1:06:...
Janice J. Dowd, a Licensed Master Social Worker, discusses her experiences in recovery, emphasizing the importance of rebuilding relationships, helping others, and finding serenity.
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00:00:00:00 Janice J. Dowd and her daughter, Katie.
00:06:06:15 Janice's background as a Licensed Master Social Worker.
00:17:50:01 T...
Choosing the sober life together since November 22, 2021. It wasn’t planned that way…it’s just how it happened.
00:00 Discussing Sobriety Anniversary
00:43 Our Sobriety Journey
01:34 Understanding Sobriety Dates
03:27 First AA Meeting Experience
06:57 Recognizing Alcohol as the Problem
09:32 Reflections and Conclusion
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Julie Fontes, author of “Like a Normal Person”
02:41 Journey to Sobriety
04:33 Challenges and Reflections
12:29 Different ways to quit drinking
17:46 Recognizing the Problem
19:21 Family Dynamics and Sobriety
25:25 The Struggle with Labels
30:24 Reflections
💬 A Note from Us
This was a big moment for Sober Banter—our first guest interview and it was an honor to have Julie Fontes join us for it. Julie is the incredible author of Lik...
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