Resources
How the Heck Do I Relax Without Wine?
Do you find yourself needing to take “the edge off” at the end of the day? Are you struggling to unwind without reaching for a drink? And then one leads to …
Sober Curious, Becoming Sober, Staying Sober: The Three Stages of a Different Life
The language around not drinking has become more nuanced in recent years, and that’s a good thing. We’re no longer stuck with a binary of “alcoholic” or “normal drinker.” There’s …
Sober Buddy, Sober Companion: The Person Who Shows Up When You’re Changing Your Relationship With Alcohol
There’s a moment that comes when you’re trying to drink less—or stop drinking entirely—when you realize you can’t figure this out alone. Not because you’re falling apart. Not because you’ve …
Sober Tools: What They Are and Why Willpower Isn’t One of Them
When people talk about getting sober, they often use war metaphors. Fighting the urge to drink. Battling cravings. Conquering addiction. White-knuckling your way through difficult moments. Winning or losing. This …
Your First Vacation Sober: The Unexpected Weight of Unstructured Time
The idea comes up innocuously enough. Your partner suggests a long weekend somewhere warm. Your friend wants to plan the annual girls’ trip. Someone books a family reunion at a …
The Body Keeps Score (Even With Gray Area Drinking)
There’s a particular kind of exhaustion that doesn’t show up on any medical test. It’s the feeling of waking up already tired, of moving through your day with a low-grade …
Why You’ll Be Happier Sober (Even If You’re Not Sure Yet)
A part of you still believes alcohol is what makes life softer and more bearable. It marks the end of the day. It turns “just dinner” into “a proper evening.” …
What Really Happens Between 100 Days and 6 Months Sober: Your Honest Guide to the “In‑Between” Phase
Hitting 100 days sober is a huge deal. By then you have survived the early chaos: the sleepless nights, the emotional rollercoaster, the cravings that felt like they would never …
Julie Lively Featured on Women’s Insider: Empowering Women Through Menopause and Life Transitions to Live Alcohol-Free
Julie Lively Featured on Women’s Insider:Empowering Women Through Menopause and Life Transitions to Live Alcohol-Free When life shifts—kids leaving home, careers evolving, marriages changing, bodies transforming through perimenopause and menopause—it’s …
How Neuroplasticity Helps You Thrive Without Alcohol: Julie Lively Featured on Going Fit Unfit
When you’ve spent years relying on “just one glass” to unwind, it can feel almost impossible to imagine life without alcohol. For many women—especially busy, high-achieving moms—drinking becomes woven into …
Julie Lively Featured on A Nation of Moms
Why So Many Moms Are Choosing Intentional Living Over “Wine O’Clock” When you’ve spent years in the thick of motherhood—school schedules, carpools, late-night homework, endless laundry—“wine o’clock” can feel like …