Decidedly Dry - Sobriety, Alcohol-Free Living, Quit Drinking, Sober Curious

About Decidedly Dry - Sobriety, Alcohol-Free Living, Quit Drinking, Sober Curious

Decidedly Dry is the sober podcast where we actually focus on the GOOD. Amazing, right? We spark inspiration, we try to provide some hope and we help motivate you. Hosted by Jess Steitzer, who promises to always keep it real, provide some DRY humor, and remind you every episode why sobriety is truly a super power. Whether you're sober curious, already living alcohol-free, or perhaps just wanting to take a break from drinking, each episode and/or interview is designed to help YOU tackle this big, beautiful goal. It's time to turn down the drinks and turn up the joy, friend! Let's do this. decidedlydry.substack.com (https://decidedlydry.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

Jess Steitzer

Category

health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

22 Dec 2021

Latest episode

23 Jan 2024

Latest episodes

91 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Jan 2024

   That's a Wrap

   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 for and celebrating, and what’s next. First, in true Decidedly Dry fashion - let’s focus on the good. This podcast was created months after my very favorite podcast, Recovery Happy Hour shared her final episode. I remember heading out for a run one day, I was about a year and half into my sobriety at the time, I put my headphones in, pushed play, and started pounding away on the pavement. This was a ritual of mine. Plugging in and listening to others share their sober stories was extremely helpful for me. I was about a minute into the episode and I heard the words, “This will be the final episode of Recovery Happy Hour”. I’m not kidding you guys… tears began streaming down my cheeks! How could my favorite show be ending?! How could this be?! Now being in a similar place as a podcast host, I completely get it, but at the time I was heartbroken. Towards the end of the episode, Tricia said something on the lines of, “We need more recovery podcasts. If you’ve been thinking about starting one - do it!” And that my friend, is where the seed was planted. I quickly researched what it took to start a podcast, reached out to some resources, and the show was published in January of 2022. Yes, that means we celebrated our 2 year milestone this month. Since hitting that record button for the first time, we’ve published 85 episodes, became a top 1.5% globally ranked show, and most importantly, brought incredible individuals behind the microphone to share their sober stories. We ranked every single week on Apple Podcast’s charts and were downloaded not only in the US, but in Canada, the UK, Australia, Ireland, and more. I dabbled in coaching, met amazing individuals, and if I’m being completely honest, hosting this here show has played a pivotal role in my own sober journey. It kept me alcohol-free and motivated me to continue serving YOU. Last December I celebrated 4 years of living alcohol-free. Was it a cake walk? Absolutely not. Has it be worth it? Absolutely yes. And if I’m being real with you, which is exactly what I’ve always promised to do, I’m getting to a point where I’m not feeling like I need to talk about sobriety as much. My friend Michelle, you know here as Recovery is the New Black, reassured me that this is so common and something she see’s all the time in the sober space. Individuals catch their stride, sobriety becomes part of who they are, and they get to the point where they not only want to talk about other things, but are ready to begin new exciting chapters. And friend, that’s exactly where I’m at. I’ve spent the past four years serving the sober community and I’ll tell you what - I don’t regret it for a single moment. But the time has come for me to pass the mic and hopefully inspire someone else to start recording and serving this space, just as I did. It’s funny, I was talking with my sister yesterday and told her I was going to be recording my last episode this week and she laughed. A very supportive laugh I might add, but she said to me, “Jess, you are so funny. You have this tendency of always trying new things, doing really, really, REALLY well. Then it’s like you’re at the top and you’re like, whelp - think I’m done here.” I laughed out loud and agreed with here 1000% percent. She completely gets me. After thinking about what she said, I laughed again and thought to myself maybe that’s why I like hiking so much?! Hear me out. I study what I need before I go, check out what hikers have said about the trail conditions recently, I arrive, typically work really hard on the way up, pausing from time to time to enjoy my surroundings, and then I hit the top. I come to a full stop and take in the beautiful view, am grateful for all the work I put in, and soak up all that I can see from the peak. Then I cruise down and start planning my next adventure. Speaking of my next adventure, you might be wondering what’s next for me? Friend, I’m not sure. And that’s a really exciting feeling. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been the girl whose friends consistently say, “I don’t know how you do it all, Jess!” I’ve spent a very long time taking on all the things and lately, I’ve had this beautiful shift in my mind (and life) to do less. To say “no” more, seek balance, rest, take care of myself even more, and  prioritize family over everything. In fact, those are words I say to my family often: “Family comes first always.” And while deciding to be alcohol-free definitely makes me present, it also frequently encourages me to always level up and find other areas in my life where I can do better and BE better. So it’s time to unplug the mic, close the laptop, and savor these moments with my family. I think it’s also important to mention that the episodes will live on! So if you’re new around here, I definitely encourage you to go back and listen to the library of episodes that are available. If you’ve been tuning in for a while, perhaps consider revisiting past episodes. Sometimes depending on your mood, where you’re at in your sobriety, or even where you’re at in life - things might sound or hit differently the second time you hear it. Just sayin’. Before I sign off, I just want to say thank you again. You all mean the world to me and I wouldn’t be where I am today without your support. Alright loves - this is it. Thank you for pushing play, for focusing on the good with me, and lastly, if you are working on your own sober journey and struggling - just focus on today, talk to a friend, and jump into the sober community with both feet. Today is a perfect day to start your alcohol-free journey. Love to you all. Good night! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit decidedlydry.substack.com (https://decidedlydry.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

2. 

   23 Dec 2023

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

   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 for the year, I want to make sure that I just take a moment to say THANK YOU. Thank you for being here, for listening, and supporting me. It warms my heart to know these conversations are reaching people and just so you know, every time you push play - well my friend, that motivates me to keep hitting record. So thank you. Before I get to today’s amazing conversation, I’d like to remind you that while we may be taking a break here on the show, I’ll be present and active over on Substack. What is Substack? Great question! Substack is a website/platform where I publish my newsletters, my journal prompts, podcasts, and writing. It’s where you can find a library of past episodes, posts and more tools. Most importantly, it’s where I’ll be running my Digging Deeper with Decidedly Dry January Challenge! We’ll be focusing on staying alcohol-free all of January and (for those interested) adding in a movement and faith piece as well. All is completely optional. You can find all the info at decidedlydry.substack.com (http://decidedlydry.substack.com) and linked in the show notes below. Okay loves, lets get to todays episode! Today I am chatting with my new BFF, Rebecca Dollard. Rebecca Dollard is the momma, CEO, and coach behind The Motherhood Mentor and The Nourished CEO. She lives in Colorado with her hubs of 13yrs and their 2 kiddos. Becca is a somatic mind-body coach who works with leaders in healing spaces to lead and heal themselves. She specializes in somatic healing, somatic parts work, enneagram, emotional leadership and boundaries. I hope this episode blesses you! Ways to Connect with Becca: Website: https://www.the-motherhood-mentor.com/ (https://www.the-motherhood-mentor.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themotherhoodmentor/ (https://www.instagram.com/themotherhoodmentor/) Masterclass: https://themotherhoodmentor.myflodesk.com/boundariesmasterclass (https://themotherhoodmentor.myflodesk.com/boundariesmasterclass) Recommended Enneagram Quiz: https://assessment.yourenneagramcoach.com/ (https://assessment.yourenneagramcoach.com/) Recommended Enneagram Book for Beginners: The Road Back to You by Ian Crohn Recommended Enneagram Book for those wanting to getting into the deep spiritual medicine of enneagram: From Fixation to Freedom The Enneagram of Liberation Book a FREE Enneagram Exploration Call w/Becca: https://themotherhoodmentor.hbportal.co/schedule/658063d4a32a0800324d52ba (https://themotherhoodmentor.hbportal.co/schedule/658063d4a32a0800324d52ba) Interested in spending January growing in your alcohol-free journey, in movement, and in your faith? Join me! More details will be shared soon with those who are Decidedly Dry Substack Paid Subscribers. Click this link below to make sure you’re on my list and have upgraded to the paid subscription: https://decidedlydry.substack.com (https://decidedlydry.substack.com) If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and tell your friends about Decidedly Dry. Thanks so much in advance!! Don't forget: if the only thing you did today was stay sober, you are winning! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit decidedlydry.substack.com (https://decidedlydry.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

3. 

   23 Dec 2023

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

   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 for the year, I want to make sure that I just take a moment to say THANK YOU. Thank you for being here, for listening, and supporting me. It warms my heart to know these conversations are reaching people and just so you know, every time you push play - well my friend, that motivates me to keep hitting record. So thank you. Before I get to today’s amazing conversation, I’d like to remind you that while we may be taking a break here on the show, I’ll be present and active over on Substack. What is Substack? Great question! Substack is a website/platform where I publish my newsletters, my journal prompts, podcasts, and writing. It’s where you can find a library of past episodes, posts and more tools. Most importantly, it’s where I’ll be running my Digging Deeper with Decidedly Dry January Challenge! We’ll be focusing on staying alcohol-free all of January and (for those interested) adding in a movement and faith piece as well. All is completely optional. You can find all the info at decidedlydry.substack.com (http://decidedlydry.substack.com) and linked in the show notes below. Okay loves, lets get to todays episode! Today I am chatting with my new BFF, Rebecca Dollard. Rebecca Dollard is the momma, CEO, and coach behind The Motherhood Mentor and The Nourished CEO. She lives in Colorado with her hubs of 13yrs and their 2 kiddos. Becca is a somatic mind-body coach who works with leaders in healing spaces to lead and heal themselves. She specializes in somatic healing, somatic parts work, enneagram, emotional leadership and boundaries. I hope this episode blesses you! Ways to Connect with Becca: Website: https://www.the-motherhood-mentor.com/ (https://www.the-motherhood-mentor.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themotherhoodmentor/ (https://www.instagram.com/themotherhoodmentor/) Masterclass: https://themotherhoodmentor.myflodesk.com/boundariesmasterclass (https://themotherhoodmentor.myflodesk.com/boundariesmasterclass) Recommended Enneagram Quiz: https://assessment.yourenneagramcoach.com/ (https://assessment.yourenneagramcoach.com/) Recommended Enneagram Book for Beginners: The Road Back to You by Ian Crohn Recommended Enneagram Book for those wanting to getting into the deep spiritual medicine of enneagram: From Fixation to Freedom The Enneagram of Liberation Book a FREE Enneagram Exploration Call w/Becca: https://themotherhoodmentor.hbportal.co/schedule/658063d4a32a0800324d52ba (https://themotherhoodmentor.hbportal.co/schedule/658063d4a32a0800324d52ba) Interested in spending January growing in your alcohol-free journey, in movement, and in your faith? Join me! More details will be shared soon with those who are Decidedly Dry Substack Paid Subscribers. Click this link below to make sure you’re on my list and have upgraded to the paid subscription: https://decidedlydry.substack.com (https://decidedlydry.substack.com) If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and tell your friends about Decidedly Dry. Thanks so much in advance!! Don't forget: if the only thing you did today was stay sober, you are winning! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit decidedlydry.substack.com (https://decidedlydry.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

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