Spruce and I share some thoughts while on break at Amazon. :-)

Trying a new self-explanatory format. Goal is daily but we’ll just take it one day at a time. :-) Hope these minutes will encourage you!

Hey SoberFam,I've been absent all winter because I've been focused on the gains I'm making at work and with my family. I'm sorry that I haven't done a good job of keeping you updated and I haven't been bringing you new content as I had hoped and planned last fall.Full disclosure: this may be the final episode of this little pod, and if it is then I want to leave you with my deepest gratitude and love for all the support you've given to me over the past 2 years. I'm so honored to call you my family -- you are all rock stars!You can still reach out to me anytime on IG @ikissedalcoholgoodbye or email at dana.krull@gmail.com. Please keep taking care of yourselves first and foremost, and know that NO MATTER WHAT, you are LOVED, you MATTER, and YES, YOU CAN DO THIS!Much love and peace,Dana, Owl, and Spruce :-)

Carly Reed spent 14 years trapped in the clutches of alcohol and drug addiction, mental health issues, and body dysmorphia. At the age of 32 she finally found a path towards wholeness and she recently published a book about her journey entitled "Human: Beyond the Mask." You'll be encouraged by Carly's story and her newfound outlook on life!Connect with Carly on Instagram @carlyannmariereed, buy her book on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Human-Behind-Mask-Carly-Reed/dp/B0CP9R8TJ8/ref=sr_1_4?crid=VPS47DL9RGV1&keywords=human+behind+the+mask&qid=1701867591&sprefix=%2Caps%2C79&sr=8-4 and check out her artwork and other endeavors at https://carlyreedcreations.com.Much love and peace,Dana, Owl, and Spruce :-)Instagram: @ikissedalcoholgoodbyeEmail: ikissedalcoholgoodbye@gmail.com

Nico Morales grew up with pain inside that manifested itself in a number of ways, especially in the form of drugs and alcohol. Finally at the age of 27 he was able to change his mindset and ultimately reorient the trajectory of his life for good.You'll be inspired by his story and equipped with some helpful tools to use along your own journey!Connect with Nico on Instagram @nohalonm -- thanks for listening!Much love and peace,Dana, Owl, and Spruce :-)

Joy Rumore is a marathon runner from Tampa, FL who decided that enough was enough with booze in June 2022.There's something to be said for making the decision to quit and simply doing it, even if simple doesn't mean easy.You'll be inspired by Joy's journey before and after ditching alcohol. Connect with her on Instagram @saucesobriety! Much love and peace,Dana, Owl, and Spruce :-)---Looking for more great content and meaningful sober connections?Join the I Kissed Alcohol Goodbye "Sober Family" Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/ikissedalcoholgoodbye

Meet our son Garrett, who started his own private channel and pod called "The No Beer Gang." He's eager to be old enough to start publishing his own content. :-)This is just the start of a fantastic new season of IKAGB. Let's keep breaking up with booze together! Much love and peace,Dana, Owl, Spruce, and Garrettp.s. Connect with us on Instagram @ikissedalcoholgoodbye.

Owl, Spruce and I are going to be on an extended poddy break. All is well here -- we just have some other priorities to attend to right now and we will be back at some point. Until then, here is everything you need to know to stay sober! We love you all. Thanks for being our sober family! :)

Another short solo episode this week to discuss the all-important topic of cravings. In this monologue, I share how I've been getting through recent cravings and I go into detail about two exercises I've learned: "HALT" and "Urge Surfing" -- as well as the tried and true method of simply telling the craving to f**k off. :-)As I mention near the end of the episode, if I can be your sober accountability for cravings, connect with me on Instagram @ikissedalcoholgoodbye or email me at ikissedalcoholgoodbye@gmail.com.Thanks for being my Sober Family. I love you all!Peace,Dana

Four of my favorite brothers from the Reframe community joined me to talk about what it means to be a man and not drink. This was an important conversation about masculinity in today's culture and we discussed a number of topics within that realm, including:* How alcohol "works until it doesn't" -- or, how it never really worked at all* The usefulness of the terms "alcoholic" and "alcoholism" -- or, the downsides* How applying a label to our situation can sometimes help us make an action plan* The essential power of admitting that we have an issue in order to stop drinking* How rationalizing is a huge problem, and how we can overcome it as menBig thanks to these four fellas -- you can connect with them on Instagram at: Andy @andyg60654, Nick @octavianofgeorgetown, Mark @grimzrude, and Bryan @bryanwilson22---Looking for more great content and meaningful sober connections?* Join the I Kissed Alcohol Goodbye "Sober Family" Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/ikissedalcoholgoodbye* Download my FREE mini-course, "3 Hacks for Early Sobriety," at my website, https://www.ikissedalcoholgoodbye.com* DM me on Instagram @ikissedalcoholgoodbye or email ikissedalcoholgoodbye@gmail.com. We're Sober Family, so let's keep breaking up with booze together!Much Love and Peace,--Dana, Owl & Spruce :-)

Here's a quick pep talk which starts on my backyard glider and ends on the golf course where I used to stagger out drunk to pee on a tree. (Classy episode, this one...lol) But in all seriousness, whether you're sober curious, early in sobriety or a longtime veteran, this is meant to be an encouragement for us to always remember to be who we want to be!---Looking for more great content and meaningful sober connections?* Join the I Kissed Alcohol Goodbye "Sober Family" Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/ikissedalcoholgoodbye* Download my FREE mini-course, "3 Hacks for Early Sobriety," at my website, https://www.ikissedalcoholgoodbye.com* DM me on Instagram @ikissedalcoholgoodbye or email ikissedalcoholgoodbye@gmail.com. We're Sober Family, so let's keep breaking up with booze together!Much Love and Peace,--Dana, Owl & Spruce :-)

Andrew Hash (a.k.a. @hashtag__af on Instagram) has been sober for over a year after a diagnosis of precancerous cells became a wakeup call to stop drinking whiskey every day.We had a great conversation at Jolly Pirate Donuts, a classic spot near Columbus, Ohio on the side of town where I grew up. Among other topics, Andrew and I discussed...* The pros and cons of finding something to latch onto during the first year as a distraction* How Andrew has managed cravings by getting through the critical first 10-15 minutes* Making a detailed plan for sobriety and sticking to the plan while giving yourself grace* The fine line between feeling sorry for past actions and being too hard on ourselves * Recovering out loud and how to still have fun with NA beverages while going out---Looking for more great content and meaningful sober connections?* Join the I Kissed Alcohol Goodbye "Sober Family" Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/ikissedalcoholgoodbye* Download my FREE mini-course, "3 Hacks for Early Sobriety," at my website, https://www.ikissedalcoholgoodbye.com* DM me on Instagram @ikissedalcoholgoodbye or email ikissedalcoholgoodbye@gmail.com. We're Sober Family, so let's keep breaking up with booze together!Much Love and Peace,--Dana, Owl & Spruce :-)

Two of my favorite sober sisters joined me on the eve of their 1-year Soberversary to discuss what it's like to reach this amazing milestone. I loved this conversation and I think you will too -- the energy these ladies bring to their sober lives is sure to motivate anyone who listens.Among other topics, we talked about:* Celebrating the big day, but how they had a mix of feelings across the spectrum* How they learned to be with themselves and love themselves over the past year* The critical roles that the Reframe and AA communities play in their journeys* Their mutual fear that they are going to relapse and how that affects their outlook* ...and, some pretty amazing wisdom from both ladies at the end of the episode!You can connect with Kerry and Lisseth on Instagram @kerry.hooper79 and lisseth_adk!---Looking for more great content and meaningful sober connections?* Join the I Kissed Alcohol Goodbye "Sober Family" Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/ikissedalcoholgoodbye* Download my FREE mini-course, "3 Hacks for Early Sobriety," at my website, https://www.ikissedalcoholgoodbye.com* DM me on Instagram @ikissedalcoholgoodbye or email ikissedalcoholgoodbye@gmail.com. We're Sober Family, so let's keep breaking up with booze together!Much Love and Peace,--Dana, Owl & Spruce :-)

My friend Nick Roberts joined me for a candid discussion about the harsh realities of choosing to no longer drink alcohol.Nick is brutally honest about his own journey as he shares more than one truth that he has never told anyone else until now.Among other topics, Nick and I talked about:* Nick's definition of alcoholics as anyone who questions their drinking* How addictive alcohol is and how hard it is to stop drinking it* How biology will win eventually if you continue drinking too much* The importance of meetings and finding community if you want to quit* The beautiful way that people in recovery are radically honest with each otherYou can connect with Nick on Instagram @octavianofgeorgetown!---Looking for more great content and meaningful sober connections?* Join the I Kissed Alcohol Goodbye "Sober Family" Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/ikissedalcoholgoodbye* Download my FREE mini-course, "3 Hacks for Early Sobriety," at my website, https://www.ikissedalcoholgoodbye.com* DM me on Instagram @ikissedalcoholgoodbye or email ikissedalcoholgoodbye@gmail.com. We're Sober Family, so let's keep breaking up with booze together!Much Love and Peace,--Dana, Owl & Spruce :-)

Daniel Spencer is an electrical line worker in L.A. who struggled with addiction for many years before turning his life around in 2011. A decade later he was severely injured in an accident on the job which helped solidify his sober perspective on life. His story will inspire and equip you for whatever you're facing in your journey without alcohol in the driver's seat!Among other topics, Daniel and I discussed:* How he turned things around after years of drinking every day to excess* Listening to the voice deep inside you that knows the right thing to do* The confidence we can discover by not drinking and finding our purpose* Overcoming adversity and not allowing mistakes to define our journey* Telling our story so that others can be educated and encouraged by itYou can connect with Daniel on Instagram @reps.and.doubletime -- he would love to hear from you.---Looking for more great content and meaningful sober connections?* Join the I Kissed Alcohol Goodbye "Sober Family" Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/ikissedalcoholgoodbye* Download my FREE mini-course, "3 Hacks for Early Sobriety," at my website, https://www.ikissedalcoholgoodbye.com* DM me on Instagram @ikissedalcoholgoodbye or email ikissedalcoholgoodbye@gmail.com. We're Sober Family, so let's keep breaking up with booze together!Much Love and Peace,--Dana, Owl & Spruce :-)

Season 4, Episode 1 will air on the one-year anniversary of this little podcast -- be on the lookout for it on March 23, 2023. We're going to have some fantastic guests this spring, including a co-founder of the Reframe app, which has helped me and countless others to drink less and find new life.The theme for the season will be "Owning Our Own Stories" and I look forward to exploring this topic with the men and women you'll get to meet very soon.Thanks for being our Sober Family!Much love and peace, Dana, Owl, & Spruce :-)

This mini-episode is a simple and sincere message of love and encouragement.Thanks for being my Sober Family! I look forward to seeing you in S4 this spring...Until then, DM me on Instagram @ikissedalcoholgoodbye or email me at ikissedalcoholgoodbye@gmail.com if I can support you in any way.Much love and peace,Dana, Owl & Spruce

What a thrill to host this Mega-OG of the sober and recovery communities! Kayla shares from the heart about her experiences in recovery over the past 7 years, as well as details about her forthcoming book "Soberish." We focused on how to persevere and thrive in recovery even during major life transitions, but the discussion really encompassed all things "recovery" and I hope you enjoy this uncut interview. Connect with Kayla @joinsoberish!---Looking for more great content and meaningful sober connections?* Join the I Kissed Alcohol Goodbye "Sober Family" Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/ikissedalcoholgoodbye* Download my FREE mini-course, "3 Hacks for Early Sobriety," at my website, https://www.ikissedalcoholgoodbye.com* DM me on Instagram @ikissedalcoholgoodbye or email ikissedalcoholgoodbye@gmail.com...we're Sober Family, so let's keep breaking up with booze together!Much Love and Peace,--Dana, Owl & Spruce :-)

In this uncut episode, my sober (long lost twin) sister Brittany Ginsburg and I talk about all sorts of things, ranging from the new book where we both wrote chapters to the non-profit organization she founded in Boston called "The Pink Cloud Connect," to various pieces of wisdom she has learned in her first two years of sobriety.Some of the topics we covered also included:* Journaling our stories to track our progress and look back later* Rediscovering the little girl/boy in each of us as part of recovery* Transfer addictions and showing love to ourselves through them* Being gentle with ourselves in all things and not giving up hopeYou can connect with Brittany on Instagram @sobernboston, and please check out her non-profit's website at https://thepinkcloudconnect.org where you can donate to support her in "Helping People In Recovery Stay In Recovery." Read Brittany's full story in "That Party Is Over" which can be found on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/That-Party-Over-Inspiring-Journeys/dp/B0BMYCHH9C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=23HDHO1MQUQW7&keywords=that+party+is+over+book&qid=1673140448&sprefix=that+party+is+ove%2Caps%2C232&sr=8-1---Looking for more great content and meaningful sober connections?* Join the I Kissed Alcohol Goodbye "Sober Family" Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/ikissedalcoholgoodbye* Download my FREE mini-course, "3 Hacks for Early Sobriety," at my website, https://www.ikissedalcoholgoodbye.com* DM me on Instagram @ikissedalcoholgoodbye or email ikissedalcoholgoodbye@gmail.com...we're Sober Family, so let's keep breaking up with booze together!Much Love and Peace,--Dana, Owl & Spruce :-)

Meg Geisewite wrote the newly-released book Intoxicating Lies which chronicles her descent into gray area drinking and her eventual emergence on the other side as an advocate for alcohol-free living.A self-described high-performing, perfectionistic, people-pleasing overachiever, Meg shares her story of slowly realizing that her "inner knowing" was telling her she had a problem, and finally listening to it.During one of my favorite interviews ever, Meg and I also discussed:* How to share our new life with others without seeming judgmental* Having compassion for ourselves and others in all circumstances* Accessing our inner child to do the hard work of healing trauma* Countering the word "should," which always seems lurk around us* What to do if we find ourselves lapsing back into old habits while AFTo connect with Meg, reach out to her on Instagram @intoxicatingliesbook or visit her website https://www.intoxicatinglies.com.You can get an electronic or print copy of the book at https://www.amazon.com/Intoxicating-Lies-Journey-Freedom-Drinking/dp/1954437633---Looking for more great content and meaningful sober connections?* Join the I Kissed Alcohol Goodbye "Sober Family" Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/ikissedalcoholgoodbye* Download my FREE mini-course, "3 Hacks for Early Sobriety," at my website, https://www.ikissedalcoholgoodbye.com* DM me on Instagram @ikissedalcoholgoodbye or email ikissedalcoholgoodbye@gmail.com...we're Sober Family, so let's keep breaking up with booze together!Much Love and Peace,--Dana, Owl & Spruce :-)