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April 16, 2025 40 mins

In this episode of The Sober Curator, host Alysse Bryson, along with contributors Justin Lamb, Kim Parsley, and Ashley Sunderland, dive deep into the world of non-alcoholic beverages. The group discusses the rise of alcohol-free trends, the significance of bottle shops, and the joys of exploring the NA beverage landscape. From sharing favorite nonalcoholic drinks to dissecting the importance of dry months like Dry January, this episode highlights the evolving nature of sober living and its impact on the social scene.

Timestamps:

[00:00] - The Non-Drinker Experience

[00:01:32] - Meet the Host and Contributors

[00:02:22] - Happy Every Hour: Exploring NA Beverages

[00:04:10] - Kim Parsley: Redefining Trail Angel

[00:05:08] - Favorite NA Beverages

[00:07:26] - Importance of Creating Alcohol-Free Drink Recipes

[00:15:05] - Perspectives on Dry January and Other Trends

[00:20:00] - The Rise of Bottle Shops

[00:26:57] - Surprising Learnings from Writing in the NA Space

[00:36:27] - Sober Shots: Quick-Fire Questions

[00:39:19] - Closing Thoughts and Resources 

Resources & Links:

-Happy Every Hour on The Sober Curator

-The Happy Traveler Vintage Traveler Bars

-Justin Lamb: Instagram

-Meet the Contributors

-Alcohol + Substance Use Disorder Guide

-Recovery Nonprofit Resource Guide

-LBGTQ+ Recovery Resource Guide

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-Website: www.thesobercurator.com

-Facebook: @The Sober Curator

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-Pinterest: @thesobercurator

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Sobriety isn’t the end of the party—it’s just the start of a better one. Hosted by Alysse Bryson, media powerhouse and sobriety’s ultimate hype woman, and joined by Sober Curator contributors, The Sober Curator Podcast* delivers bold convos, pop culture deep dives, and zero-proof living that doesn’t suck.

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