Happy AF: Joyfully Living Alcohol-Free is a bold, funny, and deeply personal podcast from Irish performer Maxine Linehan and French-Canadian businesswoman Isabelle Laurier. Together, they explore the hilarious, and hard-won freedom of a chosen life without alcohol having grown up in cultures where drinking is a national sport!
Two Happy AF women. 20 episodes. Over one million views. Countless conversations that have challenged the way we think about alcohol, happiness, and living fully. Maxine and Isabelle reflect on the biggest lessons they've learned on their alcohol-free journeys and from the incredible Happy AF community. They also tackle a provocative article by a journalist who quit drinking—only to conclude that alcohol is the "social glue" we all need. Is that really true? Or is alcohol simply masking a de...
16 Jul 2026
Q & A. Straight Up Answers! | Episode 19
One of our favorite traditions is back: a Happy AF Q&A episode. These listener-driven conversations have become some of our most popular episodes—and they're among our favorites to record as well. This time, Maxine and Isabelle tackle questions about life after alcohol, including what they do when they're stressed, angry, or overwhelmed, how long it took for alcohol-free living to feel normal, and whether they ever imagine drinking again. They also dive into one of the questions Maxine is...
2 Jul 2026
Freedom, Fireworks & Liquid Courage | Episode 18
As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, Maxine and Isabelle explore one of the biggest drinking weekends of the year and how alcohol impacts the celebration. Inspired by a recent discussion on alcohol and creativity, they unpack the idea that alcohol helps us think more freely, examine the myth of "liquid courage," and reflect on what they've gained since choosing an alcohol-free life. Along the way, they explore whether the things we often credit alcohol for—creativity, joy, spon...
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.2 / 5
13 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
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