The Undrunken Podcast

A Christmas Episode for Anyone Who’s Feeling Heavy (or Holding Both Joy & Grief).

Christmas is magical — but it also carries pressure, nostalgia, and sometimes… grief.
If this holiday doesn’t feel perfectly merry, this episode is for you.

Today I talk honestly about the emotional side of Christmas — the joy, the ache, the quiet heaviness we don't post online.

Whether you're celebrating dry this year, sober curious, mis...

Dry January. Sober curious. Alcohol-free.If the idea of “missing out” has ever made you second-guess taking a break from drinking — this episode is for you.In today’s episode of Undrunken, we’re talking about JOMO — the Joy of Missing Out — and why opting out of drinking culture can actually lead to more peace, clarity, and real connection… especially during heavy seasons like the holidays and winter.We unpack why FOMO (fear of mis...

The holidays. The end of the year. The darkest stretch of winter — especially here in the PNW — when the days get short, the overwhelm gets loud, and everything feels just a little heavier.
This is the season when people start to reach for a drink… not for celebration, but for escape.

In this episode, we talk about the one thing that actually keeps people Undrunken through the tough seasons: Connection.
Not willpower. Not disc...

We go beyond holiday parties and talk about the entire season — the sensory overload, the emotional undercurrent, and how to stay grounded, intentional, and alcohol free through it all. Plus, how to host gatherings while sober without it feeling awkward or restrictive.You’ll learn:• Why holidays feel more intense alcohol free, sober or even sober-curious• How to set an energetic pace that actually honors your mental health• Rituals...

Get ready for an honest, grounded, and slightly sassy Thanksgiving episode of The Undrunken Podcast — your go-to space for exploring life without alcohol, building self-trust, and living more awake in a world on autopilot.

In this episode, Courtenay breaks down:

• How gratitude rewires your brain (yep, it's basically a mood hack)

• Why forgiveness is a key part of healing (with Trevor Hall + Ho’oponopono inspo)

• Simple gratitude pra...

Just because I didn’t have a problem… doesn’t mean alcohol wasn’t a problem.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing something that came up during a recent conversation with one of my oldest friends — and something I avoided talking about for years because it felt complicated. Spoiler: it’s actually very simple.

We’ve been taught to see drinking in binaries:Either your life is burning down… or you’re “totally fine.”

But most people live in th...

There’s more than one way to live alcohol-free — and in this episode we talk options.

If you’ve ever wondered “Do I need a recovery program? A coach? A community? Or can I figure this out my own way?” — this is the conversation you’ve been craving.

In this solo episode, I explore the full spectrum of support available when you dump the drink™ — from AA to self-led growth to the emerging “middle path” that blends mindfulness, connecti...

I’m excited — actually really excited — about this one. We went international. We expanded the table. Because today’s guest didn’t just quit drinking; he is rewriting the story of what living Undrunken™ looks like.

Joining me is Rory Kinsella, meditation coach, accountability guru and author of the viral article “Quit Alcohol: What Happens When You Stop Drinking for 100 Days.” (Yes — you’ll want to check it out its linked below)

In t...

Dating without alcohol can feel weird—until you realize it’s where the real magic happens. Seeking connection without alcohol doesn’t have to feel like a social experiment—and yet, for most people, it kind of does.In this week’s episode of The Undrunken™ Podcast, April Katz joins me to talk about what it’s really like to date sober—or even just take a break from drinking while trying to meet someone new.

We unpack the myths and mome...

This week, we redefine what pleasure means after ditching the drink.Spoiler: it’s not about sex — it’s about sensation.We talking about how quitting alcohol transforms our relationship with pleasure, connection, and attraction. What started as research for the Dry Dating webinar turned into a revelation about what we really crave — presence.A real, funny, and slightly rebellious take on why life beyond the buzz might just be the ul...

Why did I create Undrunken? AA has been a lifeline for millions, and I have so much respect for that space—but I also realized there needed to be a home for the rest of us. The ones who didn’t fit the old narratives. Who didn’t need steps or labels, but still wanted to feel seen, connected, and supported.

That’s why I created Undrunken™.

In this episode, I share why Undrunken™ exists, what it stands for, and how it bridges the gap be...

Dating without alcohol can feel weird—until you realize it’s where the real magic happens. Seeking connection without alcohol doesn’t have to feel like a social experiment—and yet, for most people, it kind of does.
In this week’s episode of The Undrunken™ Podcast, April Katz joins me to talk about what it’s really like to date sober—or even just take a break from drinking while trying to meet someone new.

We unpack the myths and mome...

I thought giving up caffeine would be easy. I mean, I quit alcohol—how hard could this be?

Turns out… really hard.

In this solo episode of The Undrunken™ Podcast, I share what happened when I quit caffeine for a liver cleanse and got hit with the worst headache of my life. I did this a handful of times over the past couple of years. This time, I am all in. Two weeks later though, I’m still tired, still missing my afternoon pick me up...

Ever wondered what it’s like to take a trip without alcohol? On a 9-day road trip, my best friend surprised me with a choice: she choose to go alcohol-free and skip her usual evening drink.

In this short and candid episode of The Undrunken™ Podcast, I share a convo about the little struggles (like figuring out what to order instead of alcohol at dinner), and why even a short break from drinking can feel harder than you’d think.

You’l...

For a long time, society told us you only quit drinking if you had a problem. But what if you simply wanted to feel better? Or lose some weight? Or protect your health?

In this solo episode of The Undrunken™ Podcast, I share two conversations that inspired me this week: one friend who gave up alcohol for health and weight loss, and another who had to quit for medical reasons. Plus, her own “why”—choosing to stop drinking simply beca...

The word sober carries a lot of weight—and honestly, I’ve never loved it. It feels heavy, judged, and even confusing. (Does caffeine count? Sugar? Where do we draw the line?)

In this solo episode of The Undrunken™ Podcast, I’m unpacking what the word sober really means, why I don’t always connect with it, and how I found freedom in a different language: Undrunken™.

We’ll dig into:

• Why the word sober can feel limiting (and even off...

Dating without alcohol isn’t just possible—it’s trending. From deeper conversations to sober sex (yes, that’s a thing), here’s why dry dating in 2025 is shaking up romance. Spoiler: it might actually be better without the buzz.

In this solo episode of The Undrunken Podcast, I dive into the wild, funny, and surprisingly freeing world of dating without alcohol. From the perks (hello, real chemistry and saving money) to the challenges ...

In this episode of The Undrunken Podcast, I chat with Dorie Ross, business owner and community...well everything really. She is a force! You will know what I mean after you hear us talk about how she has never drank or done drugs, doesn't even like anesthesia through multiple surgeries, and why she never will.

We talk honestly about sobriety, staying true to yourself, and why not drinking doesn't have to be your identity.

Whether yo...