Ep. 6 - Sober Curious? Deb Podlogar, aka Mocktail Mom, Talks Breaking Up with Alcohol

What is your relationship with alcohol? That’s the question we explore today with guest Deb Podlogar, known to her fans as “Mocktail Mom.” If you’re sober or sober curious, or simply wondering about your connection to mommy wine culture, this conversation is transformative. A Kentucky-based mother of two girls, Deb has built a brand and trusted following thanks to her openness about breaking up with alcohol, and also the joy of finding camaraderie around mocktails. Deb invites us to be introspective without a hint of judgment or prescriptive advice. The Mocktail Mom’s delicious recipes are reason enough to check her out, but Deb has also created a resource guide, a virtual mocktail summit and a podcast, called Thriving Alcohol-Free.You won’t want to miss Deb Podlogar in this vulnerable interview in which she shares:* the traumatic circumstances during her 40’s that made her depend on alcohol as her “BFF”* why alcohol was numbing both the pain-and joy-in her life, and how she feels now* the reason she didn’t initially share her break-up with alcohol with those close to her* the monumental shift in the non-alcoholic beverage industry that is a boost to anyone taking a break from booze* her fun tips for creating a mocktail spot in your home to help your sober journeyJoin us!Find us at thelocalmomsnetwork.comFollow us on IG @thelocalmomsnetworkSend us your ideas for our next podcast!Email [email protected]