Janet
Janet
Mocktail Mom on Gray Area Drinking...and Getting Sober
Mocktail Mom on Gray Area Drinking...and Getting Sober
Mocktail Mom on Gray Area Drinking...and Getting Sober
Saturday 26th July 2025
Mocktail Mom shares her journey from grey area drinking to thriving alcohol-free, offering tips and inspiration for those seeking sobriety.
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Episode Overview
- Deb quit drinking after recognising the mental space alcohol occupied.
- Community support was vital for Deb's successful sobriety journey.
- Sobriety offers freedom from guilt and mental chatter.
- Breast cancer survivors highlight the health risks of alcohol.
- Focus on short-term goals rather than worrying about forever.
"It's not about how much you're drinking; it's about the dialogue you're telling yourself."
Deb Podlogger, affectionately known as Mocktail Mom, joins the Tribe Sober podcast once again to share her journey from grey area drinking to living a vibrant alcohol-free life. With a friendly tone, Deb recounts her story of quitting alcohol on December 31, 2020, initially as a short break to reassess her drinking habits. However, the benefits she experienced were so profound that she decided to continue her sobriety journey.
Deb's experience is relatable to many who find themselves drinking more than intended, especially during times of solitude or stress. Deb describes her drinking as having begun in her 40s following a divorce, where weekends alone often led to unintended overindulgence. Her turning point came when she realised the mental space alcohol occupied, likening it to a constant news ticker in her mind.
This revelation prompted her to participate in a sobriety challenge, where the support of a community played a crucial role in her success. Throughout the episode, Deb emphasises the simplicity of living without alcohol and how it's easier than attempting moderation once dependence sets in. She highlights three key benefits of sobriety: freedom from mental chatter, waking up guilt-free, and trusting herself to be available for her daughters at any time.
As a breast cancer survivor, Deb also touches on the health implications of alcohol and the importance of spreading awareness about its link to cancer. Her advocacy extends to sharing alcohol-free fun through mocktail recipes on social media and her book, "The Happiest Hour". Deb encourages those contemplating sobriety to focus on short-term goals rather than the daunting prospect of forever. Her advice is simple yet impactful: take it one day at a time and seek support from a community.
With humour and empathy, Deb's story is a testament to the positive transformation that comes with ditching the drink. So why not explore this episode and see if Deb's journey resonates with your own path?