Allie K. Campbell, host of the Youtube Channel Allie K Campbell, previously Young Dumb and Sober, talks about how Covid-19 and the coronavirus helped her to lean into different recovery paths more than she would have been able to normally. She talks about how quarantine had the surprising impact of bringing her closer to Alcoholics Anonymous, where she is now actively seeking out more queer-affirming meetings. We talk about our journey with A.A., what it's like to have people say you have "terminal uniqueness," and horoscopes.  Some resources shared were Recovery 2.0 and Y12SR (Yoga 12 St ..read more

Valentine, a sober podcaster and activist, who confesses they often end up over-volunteering for recovery service opportunities.  Valentine's driving question is, "How can we change the face of sobriety to make it more accessible?"   They advocate for Recovery Dharma and Tempest sobriety, a recovery movement that, among other things, tries to make recovery accessible to people who are even just questioning their relationship to alcohol. We talk about the permanence of words like "alcoholic" and "addict," what we've learned about ourselves in recovery, and dancing while ..read more

This is a mini-episode in which our host, Ang Buxton, goes solo. Ang riffs about the importance of consistently reaching out for help and keeping in touch with others in recovery.   Ang also reads a segment from the text Living Sober. The chapter is called "Telephone Therapy," and while it is somewhat outdated, this piece of A.A. approved literature contains lots of practical tips and tricks for maintaining sobriety.  If you like these mini-episodes, let us know @SoberDuring on Twitter, @SoberDuringCrisis on Instagram, or via email at soberduringcrisis@gmail ..read more

I served my time.  "If one person hears what I have to say and it helps them with anything, then it wasn't for nothing."       Asa is a person in recovery. For him, that means avoiding things like alcohol, narcotics, and troublesome situations. Asa's story is a story of resilience: with only a few months of sobriety under his belt, he made a tragic mistake while completely sober.  His whole life changed in a matter of seconds. His mistake led to a year of pre-trial, where he was eventually convicted of Vehicular Homicide. He served a year incarcerated, with some t ..read more

Our guest this week works directly with patients who've test positive for Covid-19. Jay walks us through buying a motorcycle and talks specifics about when and how to use your sponsor.  We also talk in depth about gender identity and the role that sobriety plays in trans and non-binary folks as we figure out who we are.  One of my favorite questions from this episode is when Jay asks, "Why didn't I do this sooner?" Stick around to hear more about how we're both staying sober and sane during these trying times.  Follow us on Twitter @soberduring, and on Instagram @Sober ..read more

Stay in the day. From Sarah, I heard a lot of the same things I have heard over and over again in the rooms of alcoholics anonymous. But what I also heard was that drinking and trauma can sometimes go hand in hand, and that dealing with anxiety and trauma can really help make staying sober easier. She really advocates for talking to trained professionals outside of a 12 step program, and being honest with your entire team, including your dentist, about the fact that you're in recovery.   This week we talk with Sarah of the Sober Gratitudes Podcast about her sober journey. She te ..read more

Marketing guru and travel writer Ali Hanckel talks about her journey with alcohol. Ali shares resources, including Craig Beck's book Alcohol Lied to Me and the sober community on Instagram, that helped her began to see through the marketing used to promote alcohol.  Now, she is sober and challenging herself to improve in different ways every day. Ali talks about specific skills and strategies she uses to reinvent herself, self-care tips and tricks, and the struggle with staying sober while traveling. Follow her on Instagram @Newenglandcowgrl   Here is a link to the art ..read more

Emily is a therapist who believes in the power of service work to keep her right-sized. We talk about what it's like to relapse, Alcoholics Anonymous, and how to find the energy to shut up.  We also debate the art of chair kicking as a means of outward expression.   We are looking for sober People of Color to interview about their experiences being sober in the world right now. To schedule an interview, please email soberduringcrisis@gmail.com.   If you can, please follow us on Twitter @soberduring and on Instagram @soberduringcrisis. We also have a Facebook page, so if you like ..read more

What role should politics play in sobriety? Special edition episode in lieu of protests across the United States. Ang gives tips for taking care of ourselves during these heated times, speaks on the justice system and the Black Lives Matter movement. Still looking for people to interview about their experiences with race and politics in sobriety, or for anyone who is sober and wants to debrief after a protest. We are also looking specifically for people of color who want to share their experiences of getting sober or being in a fellowship. Don't pick up today no matter what ..read more

This week we talk to Ang's fiancee and high school sweetheart Alex Noonan of Sad Kid Club. Ang gives the backstory for their relationship, including their proposal on My Favorite Murder, and Alex explains her journey with sobriety. We talk in depth about what it's like to be with someone who struggles with drinking and addiction. We also talk about living together in quarantine, living with multiple autoimmune disorders, and the importance of seltzer.  ..read more