And led me back to my true self in sobriety Want to hear Kaitlyn read this essay? Hit play here. There are no two humans alike on earth, and no two recovery paths that look the same. We’re all unique—especially according to astrology. In 2020, just before lockdown, I decided to get sober. The catalyst…
Welcome! As part of celebrating and growing the Sober App Substack community, this periodic feature showcases recent guest contributors. Check out their bios and publications below, find their guest posts on the homepage, and share your own sober publication or say hello in the comments. Tacita B is a self-described writer-ish, 9-to-5’er, and dog mama born and raised in…
What happens when we trade one drug for another As a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, I’m trained to look for patterns. Rather than focus on one symptom or body part, we consider the constellation that comprises the whole. Whether you come in for back pain, brain fog, or the common cold, we want to…
A story of addiction Tibetan Buddhist texts liken addiction to licking honey off a razor. The first taste is sweet—irresistible even, and seemingly harmless. Then, what was once saccharine turns metallic on tongues. What once seemed a good idea now tastes of blood and flesh and shreds of us. No longer whole. No longer able…
An author and recovery expert shares 7 tips to guide your journey It’s no surprise that summer can bring with it not just fun in the sun, but also challenges and triggers. As a woman in addiction, mental health, and trauma recovery, along with an author and addiction recovery expert, I’ve learned some evidence-based strategies…
“I used to spiral for days when drinking. Now, a difficult mental state never lasts more than a day.” This series showcases personal stories of addiction recovery and sobriety. Today’s edition is by Ellie Nova. Ellie lives with her husband and son in Lewes, East Sussex, where she spends as much time as she can connecting…
Shamanism, Chinese Medicine, definitions of addiction This series showcases conversations with experts who are sober themselves and working in the recovery space. Today’s edition features Randal Lyons, a Doctor of Chinese Medicine¹ and shamanic practitioner whose spiritual, integrative program of addiction recovery has been implemented in holistic clinics, premier treatment centers, and his private practice….
“Life became so much larger and more colorful in sobriety.” This series showcases personal stories of addiction recovery and sobriety. Today’s edition is by Marina, aka Messy Recovery. Marina holds a BA in Psychology and MA in Speech and Communications. She is a lifelong student of yoga and Tibetan Buddhism, a certified Mindfulness-Based Addiction Recovery teacher…
Sober dating, NA beverages, intersectionality, & harm reduction This series features conversations with experts who are sober themselves and working in the recovery space. Today’s conversation is with Tawny Lara, the author of Dry Humping: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze, co-author of The Sobriety Deck, co-host of the Recovery Rocks podcast, and co-founder of the…
Discovering resilience, growth, and self-forgiveness on the path to recovery The last day I drank was in no way remarkable. There was no epiphanies moment, nor atrocious circumstance that forced me to make the decision. It was a day like any other, when I wondered if this would be the time it finally stuck. The…