Welcome to Sober App Substack!
Welcome! We created this space as an extension of Sober App—a free, downloadable app to help you discover freedom through sober living.
On the app and here on Substack, you’re invited to be part of an engaged and growing community—one in which everyone shares a common goal of staying sober, one day at a time.
Who are we?
Sober App is renowned as the first addiction recovery app. It was created by a licensed therapist with 24 years of experience and maintaining 36 years of sobriety.
Beyond just tracking sober days, Sober App is a comprehensive toolkit to help you build new habits, stay motivated, and connect with a supportive community.
Sober App Substack offers a platform for app users and others to connect, learn, and feel seen and supported. If you’re on a sobriety journey (or even thinking about starting one) this space is for you.
In today’s world, billions of dollars are poured into pulling people into addiction. We’re taking a stand for the opposite—providing resources, cultivating awareness, smashing stigma, and helping folks discover freedom from addiction in a life of sobriety.
Why subscribe?
Each week, you’ll find new essays by sober writers of diverse backgrounds sharing their stories, offering guidance, and cheering you on.
While the focus is primarily on sobriety from alcohol, you’ll find content addressing other addictions too. Expect a mix of essays covering a range of topics, including:
Coming out as sober
Navigating early sobriety
Making sobriety fun
Finding sober friends and community
Creating and sustaining a sober lifestyle
Mental health and self-care in recovery
Sober sex, dating, and relationships
Sober parenting and being sober within family systems
Staying sober during social events and through difficult times
Emotional sobriety and next steps after giving up alcohol
The science of what alcohol does to our body and mind
Personal recovery stories, tips, and strategies
You’re invited!
If you’re a sober writer, we invite you to contribute! Reach out to hello@danaleighlyons.com. We’ll respond with details along with any follow-up questions or to request a submission.1
If you’re already a writer on Substack, this is a fantastic opportunity to get more eyes on your work. The Sober App community spans multiple platforms and is rapidly growing. Over the next few months, it will be translated into 10 different languages!
If your article is accepted for publication, we’re happy to list your name in the byline along with a short author bio linking to your Substack or other website. You’re also welcome to cross-post the article on your publication.
And with that, welcome! We’re so glad you’re here and look forward to connecting in the community.
Please note that topics must be pre-approved and should not promote drinking alcohol. Accepted submissions will be shared on Sober App Substack, the Sober.com blog, Medium, and other Sober.com social media platforms. Across platforms, we will credit authors for their work.
Content on Sober App Substack and SoberApp are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice.
