Happiest Hour with Paula Devine

This week Ashley & I get honest about the thoughts, fears, and mental gymnastics that came with drinking. Waiting for a reason to stop, hoping something external would make the decision for us, the anxiety after the nights out, and the realization that so much of what we called fun was actually exhausting us. If you've ever wondered why you kept going back even when you knew something felt off, this conversation will probably hit home.

In this Friday series episode, Ashley and I are sharing 3 things that really stuck with us in early sobriety and beyond.The fears, the shifts, the small moments that actually matter and what it looks like when everything feels new and a little uncomfortable.Not the polished version...the real version.If you've ever wondered : "Could I actually do this?"or "What does it really look like in the beginning?"This one's for you!

Sobriety was just the beginning. In this episode with Ali Clark, founder of the Sober Dream Team, we talk about how alcohol, narcissistic relationship dynamics, and a dysregulated nervous system can all feed off each other—and what it actually takes to start feeling safe, clear, and grounded again.www.soberdreamteam.com

Wendi and I go there.From “How did I get here?” to actually doing something about it.If you’ve ever looked at your life and thought, “This isn’t how I thought it would be…” — this episode is for you.Wendi shares her journey through divorce, motherhood, and working as a first responder—all while navigating her relationship with alcohol. We talk about sober dating, identity shifts, and what it really takes to surrender and seek help.Because the truth is..nothing changes if nothing changes, and sometimes the bravest thing you can do is admit something isn’t working anymore.Resources: hanleycenter.org phone: 855-751-4673verobeach recoverycenter.comphone: 772-584-3083

In this episode, I sit down with Jaime Andersen—founder of Amazingly Alcohol-Free, podcast host, retreat leader, and sober mom. We talk honestly about what our drinking days looked like behind the scenes while raising kids, and how much heavier life felt than we wanted to admit. Jaime shares her experience navigating motherhood, including raising a child on the autism spectrum, walking through miscarriage, and how alcohol quietly weaves itself into all of it. This is a real conversation about what it was like then… and what life feels like now. And on the other side? It’s not perfect—but it’s clear, present, and so much more beautiful than we imagined.

Paula sits down with Ashley to talk about the quiet moments that lead us to question our relationship with alcohol. Ashley shares a deeply emotional look at what it was like to be in the grips of her drinking while navigating motherhood. It's an honest conversation about the pain, the awareness, and courage it takes to begin choosing something different. It's a story of resilience, overcoming shame, and finding the courage to live in alignment with your truth.

Hi and I'm Paula, Founder of the Happiest Hour Concierge Sobriety. A this very short introduction to the new podcast and what I look forward to sharing. Thanks for listening!

This is one of the most honest conversations I've ever had.I sat down with my son Mikey, and asked him the questions most moms avoid...We'll talk about: How he really felt and what he sees now in me as an alcohol-free mom.It's about awareness, healing, and showing what's possible on the other side.Is you've ever wondered how your drinking might be impacting your kids...this conversation might change everything. If you need help changing your relationship with alcohol, Head to ww.happiesthouraf.com to book a discovery call and start living your best life .