It’s time for a Real Housewives sobriety reality check! In this “emergency broadcast” of The Sober Curator, host Alysse Bryson assembles a sassy squad of sober pop culture experts to break down Bravo’s awkward relationship with sobriety, why the producers have a “buzzkill” when cast members get sober, and what REAL drama looks like beyond the booze. With viral-letter-writer Anne Marie Cribbin, culture critic Alexandra Nyman, wellness wizard Megan Swan, and multi-tasking mom Amy Liz Harrison (eight kids!), this panel serves wisdom sharper than a stiletto, calls out the glamorization of drinking, and imagines what happens when the luxury handbags evolve—but so do the souls who carry them. Spoiler: supporting women, celebrating change, and keeping it real is always in style!
Timestamps:
[00:00] - Why alcohol and aging don’t mix
[04:21] - The Bravo producer “sober drama” article & Anne Marie’s viral letter to Andy Cohen
[07:47] - Reality TV’s addiction to alcohol-induced drama; international reality TV comparisons
[09:38] - Real drama vs. manufactured conflict; why sobriety isn’t a “bummer”
[13:00] - Non-alcoholic brands on Bravo, changing perceptions in the entertainment industry
[18:16] - The appeal of comeback stories and the evolution of content consumption
[24:56] - Favorite franchises, realness vs. catfights, and why we need authentic storylines
[33:07] - Sobriety-themed Housewives taglines
[34:53] - Outro: Sober fun, sparkly tchotchkes, and staying fabulous!
Resources & Links:
-Anne Marie Cribbin’s Viral Open Letter to Andy Cohen
-Soirée Non-Alcoholic Beverages by Margaret Joseph
-Alcohol + Substance Use Disorder Guide
-Recovery Nonprofit Resource Guide
-LBGTQ+ Recovery Resource Guide
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