Well hello my sweet listeners and welcome to Decidedly Dry! This is your pal Jess and with ALL the feels - this is the last episode of the show.Today, I’ll walk ya through why I made this tough decision, all the things I’m incredibly grateful f

What Exactly is the Enneagram and How Could it Support our Sober Journey? Part 2 w/Rebecca Dollard

Dec 23rd, 2023 45m 2s

Hiya friends and welcome to Episode #87! This 2-part episode not only marks the last episode of 2023, but also wraps up our current season. Decidedly Dry will be taking a break as we line up our amazing content for the New Year. As we sign off

What Exactly is the Enneagram and How Could it Support our Sober Journey? Part 1 w/Rebecca Dollard

Dec 23rd, 2023 31m 42s

How Sobriety Delivered Self-Trust, Confidence and Love w/Shelby John

Dec 22nd, 2023 41m 29s

Hello my dear sweet listeners and welcome to Episode #86! At the time this is being recording, we’re just 4 short days away from Christmas. While I have absolutely no clue where this year has gone, I am so looking forward to slowing down with t

Rethinking Alcohol: How Attempting to Cut Back Finally Led to Quitting for Good w/ Paige Zapata

Dec 15th, 2023 34m 25s

Welcome to Episode #85 my dear friends! Today I’m chatting with Paige Zapata. Paige has been alcohol-free since September of 2021. She was born and raised in Texas, is the mother of two young-adult daughters, has had a career in banking for nea

Coping with Loss as an Alcohol-Free 20-Something Guy w/Greyson Pihas

Dec 7th, 2023 40m 10s

Well hello my sweet friends and welcome to episode #84!Today is a very special episode to me for many reasons and you'll soon find out why! Recently I had this lightbulb moment when I realized I was doing a little bit of a disservice, with this

Ali Shapiro on Staying Alcohol-Free Without Relying on Food to Take its Place

Nov 29th, 2023 50m 21s

Episode #83: Today I have the wonderful and amazing Ali Shapiro on the show. Ali is the host of the top-ranked podcast, Insatiable, she’s a holistic nutritionist, integrated health coach, and a rebel with a serious cause. She’s academically, pr

How Sobriety has Built Confidence, Improved Relationships & Helped this Mom Flourish // with Hanna Bloom

Nov 21st, 2023 45m 4s

Episode #82: Today I’m chatting with my dear friend, Hanna Bloom. Hanna is a mom of two, happily married to Ben, who fun fact - is nearly 7 years sober! Congrats Ben! Hanna is a business owner and is experiencing all the amazing benefits that s

Sick of the “Detox to Retox” Cycle of Drinking? It's time to Look Alive, Sis! w/Jenn Kautsch

Nov 8th, 2023 42m 14s

Episode #81: Today I am chatting with my incredibly inspiring, beautiful friend, Jenn Kautsch. Jenn is the founder and creator of the SoberSis community and leader in the Sober Curious movement. She lives in Fort Worth, Texas with her hubby of

Is Alcohol Sabotaging Your Fitness Goals?

Nov 1st, 2023 14m 35s

Episode #80: Hello my sweet friends and welcome back to the show! Today I have an incredible juicy topic for you: we’re going to chat about how alcohol is sabotaging your fitness goals. My hope is that after listening to this episode, you’ll di

5 Ways to Grow in your Faith as a Busy Sober Christian Mom

Oct 19th, 2023 14m 31s

Episode #79: Welcome back to the show my sweet friends, the show where I hopefully encourage you to take a look at your relationship with alcohol, stop drinking so much, or even explore going alcohol-free as a busy mom. Just as a reminder- I kn

Tips on How to Navigate Concerts & Music Festivals Alcohol-Free

Oct 10th, 2023 12m 20s

Episode #78: Hiya sweet friends and welcome back to the show. Today’s episode is a big ‘ol recap of my trip to Texas. This past weekend, my siblings and I had the absolute privilege of attending the Austin City Limits Music Festival with my Dad

Dealing With Cravings After Long-Term Sobriety? Here’s a 1-Minute Trick to Stop Your Alcohol Cravings

Oct 3rd, 2023 12m 41s

Episode #77: Hello my dear sweet listener and welcome back to the show! If I haven’t mentioned it lately, I sure do appreciate you pushing play and I’m so happy you’re here. Today’s episode is not a guest episode, therefore you’re so incredibly

Feeling Overwhelmed? Tips on How to Avoid Burnout and What We Can Learn from Bluey's Mum / with Jessa Raye

Sep 26th, 2023 34m 42s

Episode #76: Well HIYA! In this week’s episode, I’m interviewing another new friend and we’ll be chatting all about ditching the overwhelm. Before we head into that great conversation, I wanted to remind you all about where I’ve been hanging ou

How Decision Fatigue Can Impact Your Success in Sobriety with Emily McDermott

Sep 19th, 2023 25m 34s

Episode #75: Holy Toledo my friends, we have reached the 75th episode of Decidedly Dry! Can you believe it?! What a fun milestone I have the pleasure of celebrating with YOU! Today I am chatting with Emily McDermott. Emily is a wife, mother of

Your 4 Step Guide to Mastering the Art of Setting Boundaries in Early Sobriety // with Jen Rogers

Sep 12th, 2023 55m 13s

Episode #74: Friends, this episode is an absolute home run. I’m chatting with my new BFF, Jen Rogers. Jen is an inspirational speaker, the host of the #1 Christian Stepmoms Podcast, The Empowered Stepmom, has a best-selling book, and is a remar

Finding Purpose in Your Amazing Sober Lifestyle // with Heather Lowe

Sep 5th, 2023 43m 10s

Episode #73: Hiya Friends and Welcome Back! In this week’s episode, I have my very first ever repeat guest! Heather Lowe is the Founder of Ditched the Drink, a wellness company dedicated to helping professionals move away from alcohol and towar

Could Overwhelm be Causing You to Drink? How One Mom is Thriving in Sobriety and Living the Life God Designed // with Jen McGraw

Aug 29th, 2023 40m 26s

Episode #72: In today’s episode, I’m chatting with my sweet friend, Jen McGraw. Jen is Mom to 5 kids, a wife, and Jesus lover. She’s the founder of a nonprofit for equine therapy to help heal and restore those who have gone through trauma in th

Struggling with Sugar Cravings in Early Sobriety? 6 Steps to Avoid It

Aug 22nd, 2023 14m 31s

Episode #71: In today’s episode, we’ll be chatting about that dirty, dirty dog - SUGAR. I get a ton of questions about sugar. Many women write in asking, “Oh my gosh, Jess! You gotta tell me, do the sugar cravings ever stop?!” And man, I feel t

How to Stay Sober When Your Spouse Still Drinks

Aug 15th, 2023 15m 45s

Episode #70: Today we’ll be touching on the juicy topic of how to stay sober while your spouse still drinks. This is a question I get a lot and while there’s not just one correct answer, I do believe there are some ways and things you can do to

Courtney Andersen on How You Can Live a Life Without Alcohol and Thrive

Aug 8th, 2023 34m 50s

Episode #69: Today I’m chatting with fellow sober podcaster, Courtney Andersen. Courtney is a sober life coach, podcast host, and author. She is the founder of Sober Vibes and National Sober Day. She helps high-achieving women quit drinking alc

How Do I Know if I'm Drinking Too Much?

Aug 1st, 2023 12m 14s

Episode #68: Welcome back to Decidedly Dry, where we talk about all things sobriety, with a little dash of motherhood, wellness, and so much more! If you're looking for a recovery podcast that focuses on the GOOD, shares inspiring stories from

How and When to Talk to Your Kids about Alcohol

Jul 25th, 2023 14m 21s

Well hiya friends! Welcome back to Decidedly Dry, where we talk about all things sobriety, with a little dash of motherhood, wellness, and so much more! If you're looking for a recovery podcast that focuses on the GOOD, shares inspiring stories

Too Scared to use the Word 'Sober'? Discover the Root of the Word and the Power of Positive Affirmations

Jul 18th, 2023 12m 2s

Welcome back to Decidedly Dry, where we talk about all things sobriety, with a little dash of motherhood, wellness, and so much more! If you're looking for a recovery podcast that focuses on the GOOD, shares inspiring stories from real women, a

5 Tips on How to Survive and Love Being Sober this Summer

Jul 11th, 2023 16m 19s

Hi guys and welcome back to Decidedly Dry, where we talk about all things sobriety, with a little dash of motherhood, wellness, and so much more! If you're looking for a recovery podcast that focuses on the GOOD, shares inspiring stories from r