Episodes 228
Avg. Duration 39m
Activity Dormant
Since Oct 2020
Latest Episode Nov 2025

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
82%
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About This Podcast

Join Shelby John, sober since July 1, 2002, for empowering conversations on the Confident Sober Women podcast with women who've found joy and confidence in their alcohol and drug-free lives. 

This show is a rally cry for empathetic, resilient, and wisdom-seeking women dedicated to building a life you don't want to escape from after that crucial first year of a sober lifestyle.

Discover how to:

·        Build unshakable confidence in your sober life

·        Break free from societal drinking norms

·        Overcome the shame cycle and emotional numbing

·        Resist the glamorized, over-hyped social influences around alcohol

·        Create a pure and joyful life beyond recovery

Hear inspiring stories and practical advice on:

·        Healing trauma

·        Mindful parenting in recovery

·        Optimizing physical and mental health

·        Building a new, empowered identity

·        Transforming your life beyond substance abuse recovery

We dive deep into questions like "Who am I now?" and "How do I pursue my heart's desires?", taking the intimidation out of sobriety and showcasing how to thrive in long-term recovery. This is truly a space for women supporting women in this modern recovery era.

New episodes every Tuesday. Subscribe now for weekly inspiration on your journey to becoming one of the happiest sober women, free from the cool crowd's pressure to drink. 

Please leave a review if you love the show, it helps us on the mission to make the Confident Sober Women community a household name.

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Recent Episodes

The Hidden Scandal in America’s Rehab System with Shoshana Walter

Nov 11, 2025 52m Transcript

In this eye-opening episode of The Confident Sober Women podcast, host Shelby John sits down with award-winning investigative journalist Shoshana Walter, author of Rehab: An American Scandal.…

Turning Trauma into Transformation: Renae Van Roekel’s Journey from Prison to Purpose

Oct 30, 2025 45m Transcript

Today, I sit down with Renae Van Roekel, founder of Connecting to Cope, to explore the journey from childhood trauma and people-pleasing to accountability, healing, and helping others. If you’ve ever…

From Functional Alcoholism to $100M Business Owner: Meg Gluth's Sober Success Story

Oct 14, 2025 54m Transcript

Join host Shelby John as she sits down with Meg Gluth, a confident sober woman, successful business owner, and advocate for long-term recovery. In this inspiring episode, Meg shares her…

Navigating Life's Transitions: 5 Essential Tools for Recovery

Sep 04, 2025 18m Transcript

Join host Shelby John as she shares powerful strategies for navigating transition times in sobriety. Whether you're dealing with back-to-school stress, seasonal changes, or major life shifts, this…

From Suicidal to 27 Years Sober: The Brutal Truth About What Really Works in Recovery

Aug 12, 2025 51m Transcript

In this episode of the Confident Sober Women Podcast, host Shelby sits down with Emily Sayre Smith, author of "Smartass Memoir of a Mouthy Girl," for an honest conversation about hitting rock bottom…

Get Unstuck: Brain Training For Healing After Sobriety

Aug 06, 2025 13m Transcript

You’ve been sober for a while now, maybe a year, maybe several, but emotionally, mentally, even physically, you still don’t quite feel like yourself.You’ve done the therapy. You’ve worked the steps.…

Transforming Your Recovery: Overcoming Perfectionism's Grip

Jul 01, 2025 46m Transcript

Dr. Vanessa Klugman shares her powerful 10-year recovery story, revealing how perfectionism and people-pleasing led to prescription drug addiction that cost her medical license. Discover the…

Spirit-Led Recovery: Finding Freedom Through Faith

Jun 24, 2025 40m Transcript

Episode Highlights: Paulette Kengg, 67, shares her powerful transformation from a "take it or leave it" drinker to alcohol addiction in her mid-50s, and her ultimate freedom through faith-based…

Emotional Regulation: The Missing Piece in Your Recovery Journey

Jun 03, 2025 9m Transcript

Feeling Drained Even in Sobriety? Here's Why (And What to Do About It)You got sober. You did the hard work. So why do you still feel completely emotionally exhausted?In this powerful episode of…

Slender for Good: Sustainable Nutrition Over Dieting

May 13, 2025 44m Transcript

In this transformative episode of the Confident Sober Women podcast, Dr. Ginny Trierweiler unveils a deeply personal and scientifically-backed journey of health transformation that will challenge…

Master Your Emotions: Unlock Calmness in Sobriety Today

May 06, 2025 46m Transcript

In this powerful episode of Confident Sober Women, host Shelby welcomes Julie Bloom, a recovery coach and mental health trainer who shares her inspiring 7-year sobriety journey that began with an…

Rewire Your Brain: Practical and Therapeutic Tools For Calming Anxiety in Sobriety

Apr 29, 2025 19m Transcript

Why You're Always Anxious (And How To Regulate Your Nervous System) Welcome back to The Confident Sober Women Podcast! I’m your host, Shelby John, sober therapist, EMDR therapist, and fellow woman in…

Breaking Free: Modern Sobriety Paths That Lead To Self-Actualization

Apr 22, 2025 38m Transcript

In this insightful conversation, Shelby welcomes Amanda Kuda, author of "Unbottled Potential," to discuss different pathways to sobriety and the importance of finding what resonates with you…

Rebuilding What Addiction Broke: A Mother's Journey to Reconnection

Apr 15, 2025 45m Transcript

Rebuilding What Addiction Broke: A Conversation with Janice Johnson DowdIn this powerful episode of the Confident Sober Women podcast, we're joined by Janice Johnson Dowd, author of "Rebuilding…

Breaking the Cycle: Sobriety, Boundaries, and Recovery

Apr 08, 2025 44m Transcript

Maura Casey opens a window into her 39-year sobriety journey with raw honesty and gentle wisdom. As a journalist who worked for prestigious publications like The New York Times and Hartford Courant,…

The Secret Life of a Sober Professional: Journey to Authenticity

Apr 02, 2025 1h Transcript

What happens when we finally stop hiding and embrace our authentic selves? For Margie Schaller, living with secret sobriety for 18.5 years came at a significant personal cost—until one transformative…

Reinvent Your Life: Gail Taylor Turns Addiction Into Music

Mar 25, 2025 45m Transcript

In this powerful episode of the Confident Sober Women Podcast, Shelby welcomes Gail Taylor, a recovery advocate, keynote speaker, and musician who shares her inspiring journey from childhood…

When God Shows Up: How Spiritual Practice Transforms Recovery Beyond Willpower

Mar 18, 2025 43m Transcript

In this powerful episode of the Confident Sober Women podcast, host Shelby John welcomes Louise Atthey, sobriety coach and team member at The Luckiest Club. With nearly 16 years of sobriety, Louise…

Unlock Your Creative Potential: Keys to Recovery Success w/Christine Soja

Mar 11, 2025 49m Transcript

Christine Soja's recovery journey began not in a treatment center but at her kitchen table with a sketch pad and pen. As a stay-at-home mom of two young boys, she found herself drowning in an…

The Secret to Finding Yourself After Addiction: Shocking 10-Year Sobriety Journey w/Marci Hopkins

Mar 04, 2025 43m Transcript

Join me for an inspiring episode with Marci Hopkins, that reveals the transformative journeys of women in recovery, showcasing their battles with addiction and the strength they've found to reclaim…

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How many episodes does Confident Sober Women have?

Confident Sober Women has published 228 episodes since October 2020, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.

Is Confident Sober Women still active?

Confident Sober Women is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 39m.

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