A sober mom podcast about how to quit drinking for good and survive motherhood without wine. I’m Ashley, a former nightly drinker turned sobriety advocate, here to show you that sobriety is just the beginning. On The Fizzy & Free Show, you’ll find practical tips on how to quit drinking as a mom, honest conversations about sober mom life, and support from moms committed to alcohol-free motherhood. Follow the show, join the Fizzy & Free Community, and check out the self-study course.
Episode 009: Why You Keep Waiting for a Fresh Start to Quit Drinking
In this episode, Ashley talks about the “Fresh Start Trap” and why waiting for Monday, the end of vacation, or the next calm season of life probably isn’t what will help you stay alcohol-free.
She breaks down why so many moms keep quitting and starting over, what alcohol may actually be helping you cope with, and why lasting change starts with understanding the reason you reach for it in the first place.
If you keep telling yourself, “I’ll quit when…” only to find yourself back in the same place, this episode is for you.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why waiting for the “right time” to quit can keep you stuck in the drinking loop.
Why a fresh start can create momentum but isn’t enough to help you stay alcohol-free.
What alcohol may actually be helping you cope with at the end of the day.
Why removing alcohol without addressing the need for relief can lead to replacement coping patterns.
How the motherhood expectation gap can make alcohol feel like an escape, reward, or something that’s finally yours.
Why building stability in your real life matters more than creating the perfect sobriety plan.
Resources & Support:
If you’re tired of starting over and want help understanding what’s keeping you stuck in the drinking loop, book a free Drinking Loop Clarity Call at fizzyandfree.com (https://fizzyandfree.com).
During this free consultation, you’ll look at what alcohol is helping you cope with in your real life and what kind of support could help you move forward.
If you’re ready for support, reach out:
Email: hello@fizzyandfree.com
Instagram: @fizzyandfree
Facebook: Fizzy and Free
Join the Raising Kids, Not Glasses Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingkidsnotglasses (https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingkidsnotglasses)
If this episode resonated with you, share it with a mom who might need it. Follow the show, leave a review, and remember, you’re not alone in this. Until next time, keep raising kids, not glasses.
4 Aug 2026
Episode 008: How to Find Calm When Life Feels Chaotic (ft. Jeanne Panucci)
In this episode, Ashley sits down with coach Jeanne Panucci, Inner Work Coach for a real coaching conversation about overwhelm, comparison, and learning how to find calm in the middle of life's chaos.
Together, they explore how overwhelm shows up in the body, why so many moms stay stuck on autopilot, and how even a brief pause can help create more calm, clarity, and self-compassion. Through this honest conversation, Ashley experiences these practices firsthand and reflects on how they connect to the journey of changing your relationship with alcohol.
If you've ever felt like your mind won't slow down or life feels too overwhelming to catch your breath, this episode is for you.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why overwhelm often shows up in the body before you recognize it mentally.
How autopilot and avoidance can keep you stuck in unhealthy patterns.
Why comparison quietly fuels stress and self-judgment.
How taking a simple pause can help you reconnect with yourself.
What it means to expand your capacity instead of pushing through.
Why self-compassion is an essential part of creating lasting change.
Resources & Support:
Take the Which Sitcom Mom Drinking Style Quiz (http://quiz.fizzyandfree.com) to discover your drinking pattern and what it’s really telling you.
If you’re ready for support, reach out:
Email: hello@fizzyandfree.com
Instagram: @fizzyandfree
Facebook: Fizzy and Free
Join the Raising Kids, Not Glasses Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingkidsnotglasses (https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingkidsnotglasses)
If this episode resonated with you, share it with a mom who might need it. Follow the show, leave a review, and remember, you’re not alone in this. Until next time, keep raising kids, not glasses.
7 Jul 2026
Episode 007: Why You Can't Stop Drinking (Even When You Want To)
In this episode, Ashley answers the five biggest questions she hears from moms who know something needs to change with their drinking but feel stuck figuring out what comes next.
From wondering why moderation never seems to work to questioning who you'll be without alcohol, Ashley unpacks what's really happening beneath the surface. These questions aren't about willpower. They're about stress, overwhelm, identity, and the ways alcohol quietly becomes a coping strategy during motherhood.
If you've ever found yourself saying, "I know I need to stop, but I don't want to," this episode is for you.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why knowing alcohol is hurting you isn't always enough to stop.
Why moderation feels so exhausting and often doesn't last.
What you're really looking for when you ask, "What do I do instead?"
Why thoughts about alcohol become quieter over time.
How alcohol can become tied to your identity and what happens when you begin rebuilding self-trust.
Why stability has to come before lasting change.
Resources & Support:
Take the Which Sitcom Mom Drinking Style Quiz (http://quiz.fizzyandfree.com) to discover your drinking pattern and what it’s really telling you.
If you’re ready for support, reach out:
Email: hello@fizzyandfree.com
Instagram: @fizzyandfree
Facebook: Fizzy and Free
Join the Raising Kids, Not Glasses Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingkidsnotglasses (https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingkidsnotglasses)
If this episode resonated with you, share it with a mom who might need it. Follow the show, leave a review, and remember, you’re not alone in this. Until next time, keep raising kids, not glasses.
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