Director of Fun, Alcoholic, Alysse, Seattle, Talks Joys, Keep Coming Back, Brand Building, Media Exposure and Fun Recovery Stories

Text and Be HeardFun isn’t the opposite of recovery, it’s one of the strongest signs it’s working. I sit down with Elise from Seattle, proudly branded as the “Director Of Fun,” and we dig into what 20 years of sobriety actually looks like when the goal isn’t just abstinence, but a life you genuinely want to wake up to.We talk about sober fun in real-world terms: why the first 10 to 15 minutes at a party can feel painfully awkward, how to ride that wave without bolting, and how small choices (like a seltzer in your hand and a good question for a stranger) can unlock connection. Elise also shares how humor helps us metabolize old stories without getting stuck in shame, and why finding “your room” matters when recovery jokes only land with the right people.From there we zoom out into long-term recovery and storytelling. Elise breaks down the idea of progressive recovery, why our toolset has to grow over time, and how service can look far beyond a meeting hall, including building sober community events and showing up for local nonprofits. We also get honest about mental health: depression, PTSD, and the unfair expectation that the “fun person” should always be on, even when they’re struggling.If you’re sober curious, newly sober, or deep into long-term sobriety and craving more joy, this conversation is for you. Subscribe for more recovery stories, share this with someone who needs a little hope, and leave a review with the one thing you do to make sober life more fun.The Sober Curator: Alysse Bryson: Founder Of The Sober Curator & Sober Culture AdvocateLinkedIn:  Alysse Bryson | LinkedIn Apple Podcasts: Sober Curator Podcast - Podcast - Apple PodcastsSpotify Podcasts: Alysse Bryson: The Sober Curator - A Sober Girls Guide Podcast | Podcast on SpotifyYouTube: Sip Happens: Connection Without Alcohol - Alysse BrysonSupport the showRecovery is Beautiful.   Go Live Your Best Life!!Facebook Group - Recovery Freedom Circle | FacebookYour EQ is Your IQYouTube -    Life Is Wonderful   Hugo VRecovery Freedom CircleThe System That Understands Recovery, Builds Character  and Helps People Have Better Relationships.A Life Changing Solution, Saves You Time, 18 weekswww.lifeiswonderful.love  Instagram -  Lifeiswonderful.LoveTikTok -  Lifeiswonderful.LovePinterest -   Lifeiswonderful.LoveX -     LifeWonderLoveLinkedIn -   Hugo Vrsalovic    LinkedIn -   The 1% in Recovery