Best Kezia Calvert Podcasts (2025)

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99. Sober Girls Trips 24:30

1+ y ago24:30

24:30

Kim and Jen debrief on their Sober in the Suburbs Retreat to Playa del Carmen, Mexico. These ladies have had their fair share of wild girls trips in the past, back when they used to drink, resulting in literal black eyes and endless blackouts. Those trips used to require a vacation from the vacation. We have all been there, right? The retreat these…

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98. It's Super Bowl Weekend! 39:27

1+ y ago39:27

39:27

Kezia welcomes back Katherine Rhadans again to chat all about the Super Bowl and what it's like in Kansas City this weekend.

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97. Dry January is over, now what do I do? 41:07

1+ y ago41:07

41:07

Kim & Kezia talk with Kate Bee from The Sober School about what to do once Dry January ends. Growing up in the era of Sex and the City and Bridget Jones, Kate Bee believed her drinking was simply what successful, independent women did. After all, she was a journalist and TV producer for the BBC - drinking after work was how people socialized. Excep…

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BONUS: Jen's Story Part 2: Rehab 49:32

1+ y ago49:32

49:32

Jen Eastwood's story continues. She decides to send herself to rehab, but she isn't fully committed to going the distance once she returns home. Then things completely unravel even more.

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96. Extreme Athlete Matt Scoletti's Breakthrough 37:58

1+ y ago37:58

37:58

Matt Scoletti joins us to tell his story of sobriety. From 21 marathons in 21 days & Navy Seals training camp, he shares his incredible journey. https://www.mattscoletti.com/

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BONUS: Jen's Story: Part 1: Recovering from childhood trauma and breaking the cycle 38:53

1+ y ago38:53

38:53

Jen Eastwood's story is one of strength, resilience and inner knowing. It is unique yet you will find yourself nodding along in understanding. A recovered people pleaser, she continues to work on being a master of imperfection and no longer a perfectionist. Listen to her honest account from childhood to adulthood of how she realized she was struggl…

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95. The Best Decision We Ever Made with Vanessa McDonald 45:15

1+ y ago45:15

45:15

Kim and Kezia chat with Vanessa McDonald, creator of The Best Decision We Ever Made. A former "Mommy Wine Club" president and neighborhood party co-CEO, Vanessa has been alcohol-free since March 16, 2020. Her inspiration for this book simply came from recognizing a need for a similar resource back when she was wrestling her own relationship with al…

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94. Talking to Actor and Director Brian Whisenant 48:39

1+ y ago48:39

48:39

Kim and Kezia welcome Brian to the podcast. Brian has an eclectic and varied background, having grown up in Mississippi and lived in NYC and Los Angeles (his current home). Brian has worked off and on as an actor, director and writer for both film and television. Currently Brian provides Clinical Outreach for Breathe Life Healing Centers, a trauma,…

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BONUS: Karen's story: from tragedy to hope and possibility after one year of sobriety 42:43

1+ y ago42:43

42:43

Sober in the Suburbs member Karen Dionne vulnerably shares her remarkable story of sobriety. It takes courage to let others in. As Brene Brown says, “You don’t measure vulnerability by the amount of disclosure. You measure it by the amount of courage to show up and be seen when you can’t control the outcome.”…

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93. Booze, Babies & Botox with Katherine Rhadans 49:03

1+ y ago49:03

49:03

Kim and Kezia are joined by Katherine Rhadans, from @nowineinthecarpoolline on Instagram. The ladies break it down and have a real chat about all things motherhood. Tune in for a hilarious conversation with a seriously fun lady! Katherine Rhadans is a writer and mother of 5 from Kansas City Missouri. Having been alcohol free for almost a decade, Ka…

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BONUS: Meghan's story: Dry January, doing the work and reframing her perspective on alcohol 30:00

1+ y ago30:00

30:00

Meghan Jones attempted Dry January last year in 2023. She felt compelled to learn all about the changes in her body and mind during the month, digging in and listening to podcasts and reading all the quitlit. She felt so good she continued for another 60 days after the month ended, only to try to moderate after the 90 days were up. You know how the…

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92. Our Year in Review 29:16

1+ y ago29:16

29:16

Kim and Kezia review their year and how they are feeling at the end of 2023. They discuss some of their accomplishments and goals after hitting three years of sobriety, as well as some of the intentions they have for 2024. Sober in the Suburbs

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91. Managing the Post Holiday Blues 39:16

1+ y ago39:16

39:16

Do you feel let down after the holidays? Did you ever binge drink the week in between Christmas and New Years? Is the end of the year a tough time for you in terms of your sobriety? Join Kim and Kezia as they chat with Jen Hirst about how to end the year on a high note and enter the new year with a strong mindset! Empowering women to thrive in sobr…

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90. What's it like to never have drank at all? 40:01

1+ y ago40:01

40:01

Kim and Kezia speak with lifelong teetotaler and Tilden co-founder Mariah Hilton Wood. As a lifelong non-drinker, Mariah brings a fresh perspective to the sober community. Her positive approach to life is nothing but infectious. She's a brand new mom, super fun and one of the sweetest people we have ever met! Mariah Hilton Wood is Co-Founder and CO…

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BONUS: Steve's Story: Former Days of Our Lives Star Moves on from AA and finds a new path 31:21

1+ y ago31:21

31:21

Kim interviews former Days of our Lives star, Steve Blackwood. Steve had 30 years of sobriety under his belt after living in LA for most of his life, until one day her relapsed. Hear his remarkable story of finding his new path towards sobriety by how Steve earning to embrace Annie Grace's philosophy of This Naked Mind and how things finally clicke…

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89. A Conversation about Preventing Youth Substance Use 37:09

1+ y ago37:09

37:09

Kezia and Kim welcome Angi McDonald, who is a member of Sober in the Suburbs. Angi has been sober for 28 years. She is a Program Coordinator in the Needham Public Health Division and shares about working in youth substance use prevention. Reference: The Addiction Inoculation CADCA Check HERE to see if YOUR town or county has a youth substance use p…

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88. Sober Traveling with Kathleen Ramon 39:27

1+ y ago39:27

39:27

Kim has the unique opportunity to chat with the lovely Kathleen Ramon from www.sobertraveling.com all about her upcoming project that debuts this month in December. Kathleen, or Kat to her friends, is not just a sober travel coach; she's a storyteller, an educator, and a true comedian in the journey of sober fun! Her background as a teacher and Beh…

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87. Are You Trapped in the Cycle of Drinking to Cure Your Hangover? 42:07

1+ y ago42:07

42:07

Kezia and Kim chat with Hadley Sorensen about her sober journey. All three women found themselves caught on the hamster wheel of drinking by the end, the epitome of being trapped in alcohol addiction. They also were each drowning in the mommy wine culture, duped by the Instagram memes, false advertising and lies of Big Alcohol. Hadley tells the lad…

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86. Social Anxiety & the Holidays with Kristen McAvoy 57:11

1+ y ago57:11

57:11

The ladies talk with Kristen McAvoy about how to prepare for the holidays when you have social anxiety. What can you do when you have a holiday work party that you need to attend but you are newly sober? How do you deal with the family this year when you are used to getting blackout drunk in the past? Kristen shares her incredible sober story and h…

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85. Gray Area Drinking with Todd Kinney 45:59

1+ y ago45:59

45:59

Kim and Kezia chat with former gray area drinker, Todd Kinney this week, all about his journey and transformation. Todd is an attorney who lives in Omaha, NE with his wife, four kids and two wiener dogs. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, golf, hanging out with his family (when they let him) and spending an unhealthy amount of time and money su…

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Bonus: Allison's Story 33:49

1+ y ago33:49

33:49

A new series: member's of Sober in the Suburbs share their personal stories with our audience. Allison Deraney tells us about her path to sobriety. Visit her substack: Dare To Be Dry: https://allisonderaney.substack.com/

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84. Identifying the Brain Chemicals that Cause Addiction with Dr. Evelyn Higgins 39:09

1+ y ago39:09

39:09

Kim and Kezia speak with addictionologist Dr. Evelyn Higgins from Wired for Addiction. Dr. Higgins is an expert in the epidemiology of addiction. If you could identify the brain chemicals that cause alcohol or drug addiction in your brain, then what would be the next step? What if you could start at a young age by creating different habits if you h…

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83. Kim's Retreat Hangover: All About Laura McKowen's Weekend at Kripalu 41:25

1+ y ago41:25

41:25

Kim, Suzanne and Audrey (from The Sober Mom Life) return from Laura McKowen's Push Off From Here wellness retreat at Kripalu in the Berkshires. It was a wonderful weekend, and they share with Kezia all about their incredible, transformative experiences. The ladies describe the entire weekend, and also all about how the retreat hangover is legit a r…

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82. How do non-alcoholic drinks fit into your sober life? 47:56

1+ y ago47:56

47:56

Kim and Kezia talk with Vanessa Royle, the co-founder of Tilden, a non-alcoholic drink company. The ladies discuss how the company came to be, Vanessa's journey with sobriety and how the evolution of the N/A industry has evolved over the last few years.

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81. Buzzword: What is a Glimmer? 23:38

1+ y ago23:38

23:38

Kim and Kezia chat about one of their favorite buzzwords: the "Glimmer." Most people understand what a "trigger" is, but not many people look for the opposite - a glimmer. A glimmer is a tiny moment in your day to day life that takes you by surprise and it can bring about feelings of joy or peace. Do you experience glimmers? How do impact your sobr…

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80. Mommy Wine Culture with Dr. Rachel Sayko Adams 41:36

1+ y ago41:36

41:36

Kim and Kezia interview Dr. Rachel Sayko Adams who shares all about her studies in alcohol research. Rachel Sayko Adams, PhD, MPH is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Health Law, Policy & Management at Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH). She is a proud alum of BUSPH where she completed her Master in Public Health in…

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79. How do you express gratitude? 32:25

1+ y ago32:25

32:25

Kezia and Kim welcome sober friend Jennifer Eastwood. They discuss the buzzword ‘gratitude.’ How do you shift your mindset from “I have to stop drinking to I GET to stop drinking.” How do you express gratitude? Jen started her quest for a sober life in August 2021. After a few hiccups and a couple stays at rehab (which she loved by the way! ) she s…

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78. A glimpse into the mind of a 9 year old 21:01

1+ y ago21:01

21:01

Kim talks to her daughter, Parker, about what it was like when she stopped drinking. Parker asks her mom questions about her drinking days. Parker talks about what she remembers from those days as well, when she was only six years old. The kid is not shy behind the mic, and Parker is able to really open up about to the audience. Get ready for a can…

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77. Welcome Back to Season Three 27:19

1+ y ago27:19

27:19

Welcome to season 3! We are back after our summer break. We are ready for a whole new round of interviews, random chatter and lots of hysterical moments. This week, we hear from Kezia all about Tristan's wonderful birth story. Kim also shares about her summer with her three kids, which was not quite as eventful as Kezia's. The ladies both commisera…

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76. Final Episode of Season 2: Hello Summer 31:03

2y ago31:03

31:03

Kim and Kezia talk about the final weeks of Kecia's pregnancy and reminisce about the early days of motherhood when they were drinking. They discuss the triggers of summer and why they are grateful once again for their sobriety. Thank you for following along with them for season 2. Thank you also to our guests who have shared their stories and wisd…

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75. Interview with Hayley Matches from This Unwasted Life 42:36

2y ago42:36

42:36

Kim and Kezia talk about all the things with Hayley, from early sobriety, to friendship to social media. Hayley Matches resides in Vancouver, BC, with her partner Jonas and their dog Lou. She is the founder of This Unwasted Life, a company focused on promoting an alcohol-free lifestyle through personalized 1-1 coaching, in-person events and virtual…

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74. Interview with Betsey Weintraub: A Fresh Perspective on the Early Days of the Alcohol Free Journey 52:12

2y ago52:12

52:12

Betsey Weintraub stopped drinking on March 31, 2023. She and Kim met at the first gathering of Sober in the Suburbs, at the end of May. They live in neighboring towns outside of Boston, and they recently discovered that their stories are quite similar. Betsey courageously and vulnerably opens up about the road that brought her to the end of her dri…

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73. What Are the Biggest Changes We Notice in Ourselves Now That We Are Sober? 20:21

2y ago20:21

20:21

Kim and Kezia discuss the most significant changes they have noticed in themselves both physically, mentally and emotionally over the last 2.5 years. This is one of the biggest questions they both still continue to receive from people on a regular basis, and it is something that continues to evolve for them both personally.…

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72. The Mocktail Mom: Deb Podlogar 33:11

2y ago33:11

33:11

Kim and Kezia welcome Deb Podlogar, AKA Mocktail Mom™️. Deb is a regular mom who broke up with Chardonnay and began discovering delicious things to drink that didn't include alcohol. She hosts a podcast, Thriving Alcohol-Free with Mocktail Mom, and a private membership for women that want to be encouraged that the fun isn't over and there are still…

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71. Sober in the Suburbs: A Boston Sobriety Support Group 32:04

2y ago32:04

32:04

Kim shares about her upcoming group: Sober in the Suburbs, a new in person sobriety support group that is open to all in or outside of Boston. Kim talks about her inspiration behind the idea and how it organically came to be. Are you living in the Boston area and interested in checking it out? Email Kim: [email protected] for more information. ---…

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70. Social Media and Sober Milestones with Jess Steitzer 35:05

2y ago35:05

35:05

Kim and Kezia welcome guest Jess Steitzer from the Decidedly Dry Podcast. The ladies discuss a variety of topics from social media burnout to holiday milestones. Jess shares a particularly hilarious experience that happened to her this Mother's Day. Tune in for a candid and honest chat between these three moms. Jess is the host and founder of Decid…

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69. Are you hosting a party at your house? 20:57

2y ago20:57

20:57

Kim and Kezia checkin with one another. Kim shares her experiences with a recent dinner party she hosted in her home and Kezia talks about her upcoming baby shower. They discuss how they once allowed alcohol to impact their self-confidence to the point of self-sabotage when it came to social events such as these. Social anxiety was so crippling for…

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68. Kezia shares about her pregnancy journey 30:53

2y ago30:53

30:53

In this week’s episode, Kim and Kezia have a vulnerable conversation about Kezia’s pregnancy journey. From a heartbreaking miscarriage in 2021, to myriad of medical setbacks, and wondering whether they would ever be able to conceive, Kezia shares her view of the similarities between her current path, and the one she’s travelled in sobriety. She sta…

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67. Talk with Holistic Nutritionist and Sober Mom Taylor Cole 50:50

2y ago50:50

50:50

"It made the thing that I love the most hard - being a mom." - Taylor Cole Kim and Kezia talk with Taylor about being a sober mom. She shares about her sober journey from heavy binge drinking, blacking out and drinking to soothe her social anxiety. She talks about all that sobriety means to her now as a mom of three young child and through the lens…

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66. Sober Vacations vs. Boozie Getaways 31:45

2y ago31:45

31:45

When you were drinking, did you ever feel like you needed a vacation from your vacation when you got home? Kim and Kezia talk about what it is like to experience a sober vacation. They also reflect back on some trips they took with their families before they got sober, and how they felt as if they were missing out on so much joy back then. The ladi…

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65. Challenging Generational Patterns of Alcohol Substance Use 1:07:14

2y ago1:07:14

1:07:14

Kezia and Kim welcome Madeline Forrest back with her mom Megan. They explore mother daughter relationships and discuss how generational trauma gets passed down. How do you attempt to have this conversation with a loved one? How does the seed of doubt in oneself get planted in the first place? The women talk about exploring this narrative, shame spi…

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64. Sundays with Kim and Kezia: How to Escape Without the Booze 31:21

2y ago31:21

31:21

Kezia and Kim are coming at you every weekend sober, every Sunday morning! This weekend, the ladies discuss their recent parenting woes and their exhausting, chaotic weeks at home with their kids. They each share how they cope with the daily stresses they face and how they have learned how not to turn to alcohol at the end of the day. They discuss …

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63. Gray Area Drinking and Intoxicating Lies with Meg Geisewite 45:01

2y ago45:01

45:01

Kim and Kezia welcome Meg Geisewite to discuss gray area. Meg wrote Intoxicating Lies: One Woman's Journey to Freedom from Gray Area Drinking So what is a gray area drinker? "Gray area drinkers do not have a physical dependency on alcohol; they drink because they want to, not to avoid withdrawal symptoms. They don’t identify as having alcohol use d…

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62. SEX and INTIMACY with the Sober SEXpert Tawny Lara 45:15

2y ago45:15

45:15

SEX, SEX, and more SEX!! Join Kim, Catherine, Kezia as they talk to Sober Sexpert, Tawny Lara all about sex and intimacy. The group covers all types of taboo and salacious topics such as masturbation, first time sober sexual experiences, dating sober, gender identity and sexual trauma. They even do a deep dive discussion on the ladies of Sex and th…

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61. Guest Ben Tuff: "Swim Tuff: How I Swam my Way Out of the Bottle" 45:27

2y ago45:27

45:27

Kim and Kezia welcome guest Ben Tuff to share his unique story of recovery. He eloquently shares his belief of quality over quantity, friendships and his perspective on overcoming adversity. Instagram:@ben.tuff Ben Tuff grew up splitting his time between Atlanta, GA and Jamestown, RI. He attended Colby College where he met his now wife, Gretchen an…

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60. Sober Curious with Guest Lemonstripes: Julia Dzafic 31:11

2y ago31:11

31:11

Julia Dzafic from the blog www.lemonstripes.com and Instagram @lemonstripes joins Kim for an intimate chat about early sobriety. Julia never had a rock bottom nor did she struggle with any serious addiction, but she recently decided that alcohol no longer served her. The ladies discuss their personal experiences with anxiety, the drinking culture t…

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59. Kim and Kezia Checkin with Each Other 28:50

2y ago28:50

28:50

Kim and Kezia talk about the triggers of springtime and early sobriety and how to combat the things that make one want to drink in the early days. Emerging from winter can be tough when there are lots of social gatherings, especially when one just stops drinking. They discuss how exactly they have used the tip "play the tape forward" in the past. T…

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58. Dating in Sobriety with Guest Madeline Forrest 46:05

2y ago46:05

46:05

Kezia and Kim talk to Madeline Forrest from @happiestsober. She shares her perspective as a sober woman in her 20's. The women discuss dating in sobriety, anxiety and following your intuition. Madeline shares what it was like to grow up with a sober mom and the impact that had on her. Tune in for a special interview with an adorable, sweet and sing…

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57. Guest Dina Hannigan: Empowering Women Through Our Stories 22:46

2y ago22:46

22:46

Kim and Catherine welcome Dina Hannigan, Needham Youth Field Hockey Coach, from Needham, MA. Dina shares her personal connection to recovery and her family's story of addiction. Tune in for a truly moving interview.

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56. Stigma, Parenting and Recovery with Guest Mark Strickland, Off the Rails Recovery 40:57

2+ y ago40:57

40:57

Kim and Kezia welcome Mark who shares his journey with alcohol and drug addiction. They discuss the joy of parenting sober, inpatient and outpatient treatment, recovering out loud, breaking down the stigma of addiction and the peace that comes with helping others.

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