Ashleigh Butterss
Ashleigh Butterss
Ep 152. Surviving the Silly Season Sober (and enjoying it!) with Abby Calabrese
Ep 152. Surviving the Silly Season Sober (and enjoying it!) with Abby Calabrese
Ep 152. Surviving the Silly Season Sober (and enjoying it!) with Abby Calabrese
Sunday 7th December 2025
Explore surviving the festive season sober with Abby Calabrese. Discover practical tips and inspiring stories of alcohol-free living.
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Ashleigh Butterss
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Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Prepare for social events by bringing your own non-alcoholic drinks.
- Trust your intuition and set boundaries to protect your sobriety.
- Embrace new ways to have fun without alcohol.
- Create an exit strategy for situations that feel overwhelming.
- Redefine your identity and find joy in an alcohol-free lifestyle.
"I protect my sobriety like it's my baby."
How do people manage to survive the festive season without a drink in hand? In this engaging episode of 'Behind The Smile,' Ash Butterss welcomes Abby Calabrese, a beacon of hope for those seeking an alcohol-free lifestyle. Abby shares her transformative journey from high-pressure New York City life to founding the Alcohol Free Rebellion.
Together, they discuss the challenges and triumphs of maintaining sobriety during the festive season, affectionately dubbed the 'silly season.'
Abby reveals her personal struggles with alcohol as a coping mechanism and how she redefined her identity by stepping away from it. The conversation is peppered with practical advice on staying sober during social events, emphasising the importance of preparation and having an exit strategy if things get overwhelming.
Abby's candidness about her own experiences offers a relatable narrative for anyone who has felt out of place without a drink in hand. The episode also touches on the importance of intuition and setting boundaries, encouraging listeners to trust their gut feelings and protect their sobriety fiercely. Abby's insights are both raw and uplifting, providing a fresh perspective on living a fulfilling life without alcohol.
If you're navigating sobriety or simply curious about living alcohol-free, this episode offers a supportive and enlightening conversation. By sharing her story, Abby illustrates that sobriety doesn't mean sacrificing fun or social connection—it's about finding joy in new ways. Ready to redefine your relationship with alcohol this holiday season?
Listen in and get inspired to embrace an alcohol-free lifestyle.