Something Special for Sober October

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Happy Sober October! Whether you’re sober curious, decades into sobriety, or anywhere in between, we’re so glad you’re here.

Sober October felt like the perfect time to launch something special at Sober App Substack: a link-up featuring supportive reads and resources from the alcohol-free Substack community.

Each Wednesday this month, you’ll see a new link-up. Beginning in November, it will become a monthly feature, giving us a chance to spotlight alcohol-free writers and share resources with those who need them.

We’d love to hear from you too! Share your favorite sober reads and listens in the comments, and if you’re sober, feel free to include a link to your own publication or website. We celebrate and welcome all paths to getting and staying alcohol-free!

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Wise, pratical guidance

• 5 Tips for Sober October,

  Donna Francis

• The Art of Living an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle,

  Mia

• The Long(evity) Game: Outsmarting the Alcohol Industry,

  Cecily Mak

• The Law of Diminishing Returns (And Why Recovery Flips It),

  Shane Willbanks

• A love letter to all the chronic relapsers out there,

  Kristen Crocker

Honest, heartfelt reflections

• Project 365 (daily diary from a first year of not drinking),

  Dr. Paul Chadwick

• Spiraling (again),

  Allison Deraney

• What if...?

  Kimberly Kearns

• The elusive and powerful Gratitude,

  Dee Rambeau

• Like a Normal Person: A Memoir About Not Drinking,

  Julie Fontes

Sober dating & relating

• How do I ask someone out without suggesting a drink?

  Katie MacBride

• Dry Humping: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze,

  Tawny Lara

Sobriety x creativity

• The Artist’s Way series,

  Clare Egan

• The Artist’s Way course,

  Paulina Pinsky

• Writing Your Recovery,

  Ann Dowsett Johnston

• I Am: A Handbook for Recovery, Moving Forward, and Writing your Story,

  Molly Moynahan

Sobriety x astrology

• Astrology, Alchemy, & Honest Recovery,

  Maria Luz O'Rourke

• The Light Today,

  heather marie morse

• Loving the Dark Parts,

  Kaitlyn Ramsay

NA cheers

• Joy Juice,

  C.P. Alemdar

• Anti Hangover Drinking Club,

  Sam at Third Place Bar

• Zero Proof Nation™️,

  Laura Silverman

1:1 coaching & mentorship

• Find true freedom in a sober life,

  Ellie Nova

• Rehabitus 1:1 Sobriety Support,

  Adam PT

• Sobriety Coaching for Creative Professionals,

  Josh Woll

Resources, newsletters, community!

• What Are Your Favorite Sober Resources? (community-sourced resource roundup)

• SoberStack™ (directory featuring 175 alcohol-free writers on Substack),

  Dana Leigh Lyons

5 more alcohol-free voices

• Jo Christian (they/them)
  , Recovering Trans Mystic

• Lindsey Goodrow
  , Sober Gemini

• Josh Luton
  , Gone Dry

• Jonathon M. Seidl
  , The Veritas Daily

• T.B.D.
  , Thanks For Letting Me Share

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Any plans for Sober October? We’d love for you to share or just say hello in the comments!

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We know that sharing about recovery and sobriety can feel vulnerable. Like in recovery groups, we ask that commenters in this space refrain from giving unsolicited advice or spreading hate and division. Thank you for helping us foster a kind and inclusive community!

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Dana Leigh Lyons

is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine sharing heart-sourced, no-bullsh*t insights on addiction, sobriety, and holistic wellness. She manages Sober App Substack alongside writing her own newsletter: PERFECT HUNGER™, feeding your hunger for a more beautiful, more nourishing life.

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