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EPISODE · Jan 27, 2026 · 42 MIN

Sobriety Made Social: Chris Marshall’s Journey / EP 107

from Sober & Lit Podcast · host Susan Larkin & Ruby Williams

What if connection didn’t come in a glass?What if community didn’t revolve around drinking?What if sobriety actually made life more fun?In this episode, we’re joined by Chris Marshall— • Founder of Sans Bar, North America’s first non-alcoholic bar • Mental health advocate • Author of Faster Than Light • And a powerful voice redefining sober social lifeChris's story goes deep and together, we explore:✅ Why alcohol-free spaces matter more than ever✅ How loneliness keeps people drinking—and how community heals it✅ What it actually looks like to socialize sober (yes, karaoke included 🎤)And the question so many people are asking but rarely say out loud: “If I stop drinking… will I still belong?”No preaching. No perfection. Just honest conversation, hope, and a reminder that you don’t have to choose between sobriety and a full life.Let’s get into it.________Guest Resources for Chris Marshall-Website: https://www.thesansbar.com/about-usInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisconnected/?hl=enMemoir - Faster Than Light: https://www.thesansbar.com/chris-marshalls-memoirWe Love Hearing From YouDon't forget to follow and subscribe and leave a review! It helps to get the word out that living sober is lit! Listeners have said that our podcast has helped them get alcohol free! Join our private community! Connect with the Podcast Hosts:Susan Larkin Coaching https://www.susanlarkincoaching.com Ruby Williams at Freedom Renegade Coaching https://www.freedomrenegadecoaching.com/Follow Susan: @drinklesswithsusanFollow Ruby: @rubywilliamscoachingIt is strongly recommended that you seek professional advice regarding your health before attempting to take a break from alcohol. The creators, hosts, and producers of the The Feel Lit Alcohol Free podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, or psychological advice nor do they intend for the podcast, any resource or communication on behalf of the podcast or otherwise to be a substitute for such.

What if connection didn’t come in a glass? What if community didn’t revolve around drinking? What if sobriety actually made life more fun? In this episode, we’re joined by Chris Marshall— • Founder of Sans Bar, North America’s first non-alcoholic bar • Mental health advocate • Author of Faster Than Light • And a powerful voice redefining sober social life Chris's story goes deep and together, we explore: ✅ Why alcohol-free spaces matter more than ever ✅ How loneliness keeps people drink...

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