If you’ve ever dated sober, or intend to start dating sober, this is the episode for you! We turn the show over to five of our friends who are all active in the sober dating world, and give them a chance to tell all. They talk about everything from dealing with getting rejected and breaking up, to recognizing red flags and deal breakers, to the awkwardness of sober intimacy. Listen and laugh with us… and you’ll probably learn some things along the way, too!

• Online dating apps
• Being uncomfortable when your date drinks
• Your date being uncomfortable when you don’t drink
• Recognizing an unhealthy need for attention and validation
• Learning to communicate honestly and effectively
• Addressing a partner’s substance use
• Higher standards for conversation and connection
• Struggling with insecurity
• The older you get, the harder it seems to get
• Showing up authentically, flaws and all
• Taking things slowly
• Learning to appreciate solitude
• Learning to cope with loneliness

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About your hosts:

Julie Miller is the founder of No Alcohol Needed, a recovery community supporting women in all stages of recovery from newly sober to recreating the life that's been waiting for them. She is a certified Recovery Coach Professional and has been coaching since 2023. Visit her website at noalcoholneeded.net

Steve Knapp is a men's mental health advocate. He's the co-host of the Forged in Silence podcast and he is passionate about helping men develop the emotional intelligence and resiliency to create meaningful, connected lives.

(This episode was first published June 2, 2024)

With summer upon us, it seems everyone is wondering is to have sober fun – without missing alcohol! The warm weather seems to bring its own set of triggers. We invited Rich and Shana to join us this week, to talk about how they’ve learned to not just survive summer, but to truly enjoy it.

In this episode:

• How mocktails can still make summer events feel special
• Preparation: how to know you’re ready for whatever it is you’re wanting to do
• JOMO – letting others be your reminder for why you’re glad you’re sober
• Working through the fear of upcoming situations
• Sharing your goals with others for increased accountability
• Painting a new picture: it’s always looked the same, but now is your chance to decide how it will look going forward
• Sober travel – how to make it fulfilling
• The value of an adrenaline rush when you’re sober
• How to make sure you still have fun, so you don’t feel like you’re missing out

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Meet our guests: https://throughtheglassrecovery.com/podcast/how-to-have-sober-fun/

Want more inspiration for having fun without alcohol? Check out this blog post: https://throughtheglassrecovery.com/how-to-have-fun-when-youre-sober/

Come hang out with us on Zoom on Monday nights: https://throughtheglassrecovery.com/meeting-faqs/

Need one on one support? We can do that, too! Get more info here:

https://throughtheglassrecovery.com/recovery-coaching/

It's just Steve and Julie this week, and we're talking about the past and the future of Through the Glass Recovery Podcast.

We're getting ready to take a summer break - a longer one that usual - and we'll take the time to discuss the evolution of TTG. As we both move down new paths and our own recovery stories continue to evolve, so will the podcast. We'll still be here behind the scenes though, and we'll still keep most of our free and paid resources available.

From our hearts to yours, thanks to all of our incredible, loyal listeners for always supporting us as we continue this journey. We wouldn't be doing this if it weren't for all of you.

Through the Glass Recovery Resources:

• Monday night Zoom support group (free)
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• Blog
• Podcast episodes
• 1:1 Recovery coaching

Julie's resources:

• No Alcohol Needed blog
• Get the free 40-page e-book

Steve's podcast:

Forged In Silence