EP 101 Surviving the Holidays Alcohol-Free With Abbie Romanul from Raising the Bar

Thriving Alcohol-Free with Mocktail Mom

This week, I’m chatting with the amazing Abbie, one of the founders of Raising the Bar, the zero-proof cocktail subscription box that’s changing how we celebrate, one sip at a time. Abbie gets real about her journey to an alcohol-free life—why she started her sober journey in December (yes, during the holidays!), how people-pleasing played into her drinking, and why putting yourself first is always the right move.

We also dive into her best tips for navigating holiday parties booze-free, the importance of community (because you’re not meant to do this alone!), and how she turned her dining room into ground zero for a business that’s now a nationwide sensation. From festive, thoughtful drink recipes to the chaos of shipping 600+ boxes after a Today Show shoutout, Abbie spills all the behind-the-scenes stories—including a crazy story with none other than Danny Trejo!

Plus, we’re teasing some big news for 2025, chatting about the Mocktail Summit in January!
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Chapters

1. EP 101 Surviving the Holidays Alcohol-Free With Abbie Romanul from Raising the Bar (00:00:00)

2. Intro (00:00:01)

3. Meet Abbie Romanul (00:00:48)

4. Quitting Alcohol and Launching Raising the Bar (00:02:29)

5. The Emotional Struggle of Drinking and Trying To Quit (00:07:48)

6. Sponsor Message - Giesen 0% Wines (00:11:40)

7. Surviving the Holidays Alcohol-Free (00:13:03)

8. Navigating Holidays and Alcohol-Free Living (00:13:06)

9. Growing Their Subscription Box Business (00:16:55)

10. Crazy Biz Stories From BTS (00:21:29)

11. Outro (00:26:13)