Joining the sober curious movement this year? Read on for 7 Sobriety Resources for Women.
Did anyone else have a moment during the pandemic where you realized all your “hobbies” revolved around going to the bar? 😅 It’s no secret that self-help, wellness, and even sobriety have become a focus for so many since the start of the pandemic. Being forced into isolation left most of us alone with ourselves, our thoughts, and our habits (yeah… it got dark). It was a reflective period where we could assess what was working for us and what wasn’t, and for many of us, we decided that what wasn’t working was alcohol.
This post is all about 7 Sobriety Resources for Women.
Sobriety for Women
In Quit like a Woman author Holly Whitaker makes the valid point that for a long time, AA has been the only or main sobriety resource, and unfortunately, it was not built with women or underrepresented groups in mind. AA has historically been a boys club, a place where white men in particular could gather and discuss their addiction in a way that was only meant to resonate with them. It also has strong religious undertones that not everyone may align with.
There is a lot of pressure on women to drink, we see it everywhere from mommy wine culture to bachelorette parties and rose all-day picnics. Society is somewhat obsessed with alcohol, and it’s been sucking women into this culture. Fortunately, we’re starting to see sober and sober curious communities popping up everywhere, sobriety has even been named one of the biggest health trends for 2023.
So where can you find these sober communities? …
Sobriety Resources
A Sober Girls Guide
A Sober Girls Guide is an all-around sobriety resource for women, founded by Sober Girl Jessica Jeboult. There are group coaching calls, digital resources, 1:1 coaching opportunities, a podcast, a blog, and a membership club. If you’re looking for an alternative to AA that focuses on women while also having the opportunity to make friends and build community this might just be the place for you.
Quit like a Woman
Be prepared for the way you view alcohol to shift entirely after reading this book! Chrissy Teigen recommended this book on her socials when she announced that she had given up alcohol. It also made an appearance in the Sex in the City reboot “And Just Like That”. This book really dives behind the curtain of the alcohol industry and exposes the wizard pulling at the strings. The author also poses deep questions like why are we waiting until we hit rock bottom to question our relationship with alcohol? who is AA really for? and are women being targeted by big alcohol?
Done with Debauchery
A sobriety and wellness podcast hosted by Toronto local Keisha Scott. This podcast serves as a great resource for the sober or sober curious community with tips for sobriety, personal stories, and guest interviews. The episodes are short and succinct making them the perfect weekly check-in.
Some Good Clean Fun
This is a super fun sobriety blog founded by Sarah Kate an alcohol-free sommelier, writer, and thought leader. You can find a multitude of mocktail recipes, details on where to find alcohol-free options as well as a robust lifestyle and culture section including the personal stories of various sober women.
Tempest
Tempest is a membership-based sobriety community that is open to all, originally founded by Holly Whitaker author of Quit Like a Woman. When you sign up you’re able to input your sobriety goals and then take advance of a digital library filled with courses and resources. They offer group support calls as well as events so you can connect with others and build community.
The Zero Proof Club
The Zero Proof Club (formerly known as Dry Society Girls), proves that being alcohol-free doesn’t mean you’re boring! This blog is perfect for sober and sober curious Canadians who want to attend the hottest restaurants in the country (that have real non-alcoholic options). Penned by Toronto local Meerah, this blog also has a round-up of retailers that sell high-quality non-alcoholic brands. The Zero Proof Club has also expanded into offering social events across Canada, join their newsletter to learn about an upcoming Zero Proof event near you!
Women for Sobriety
Women for Sobriety offers peer support chat rooms, and educational and outreach programs specifically for women. This is run by a not-for-profit organization based in Pennsylvania.
Sober Women
There is an abundance of celebrity women who are sober, and for some reason knowing who they are can bring comfort. Because if Blake Lively is a badass sober babe then it must be totally doable and cool right? but in all seriousness, it can be beneficial to see someone who is thriving in sobriety, especially if it’s someone you look up to.
Here is a list of 21 celebrity women who are sober.
- Drew Barrymore
- Jada Pinkett Smith
- Blake Lively
- Lena Dunham
- Chrissy Teigen
- Jane Fonda
- Naomi Campbell
- Jessica Simpson
- Florence Welch
- Eva Mendez
- Bella Hadid
- Selma Blair
- Mary J Blige
- Natalie Portman
- Shania Twain
- Tyra Banks
- Jennifer Hudson
- Kelly Osbourne
- Sarah Silverman
- Lana Del Ray
- Christina Ricci
There’s comfort in having a community of sober women around you or knowing women you look up to are living a sober lifestyle. Whether you’re sober or sober curious let’s make this the year you commit to yourself!
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