HAPPY EVERY HOUR
Sierra Nevada Trail Pass IPA NA Beer Review

Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, hailing from Chico, California, has been a trailblazer in the craft beer world since the 1980s. Known for their iconic Pale Ale and adventurous IPA offerings, Sierra Nevada has recently dipped a toe into the non-alcoholic beer world, much like a kid launching a Hot Wheels car off a homemade ramp and hoping for the best. With their new Trail Pass IPA, they’re revving up for a different kind of journey.

#QUITLIT
“Pain Killer” by Barry Meier

In “Pain Killer: An Empire of Deceit and the Origin of America’s Opioid Epidemic,” Barry Meier delivers a devastating exposé on the origins of the opioid crisis that has ravaged America for over two decades. Through meticulous reporting and a narrative that weaves between corporate boardrooms and the lived experiences of devastated communities, Meier lays bare the corporate greed and government negligence that turned a “wonder drug” into the epicenter of a national health catastrophe.

ENTERTAINMENT
“A Real Pain” Movie Review

When a movie grips you with emotionally raw performances, brutal honesty about mental health challenges, and the complicated beauty of familial bonds, it stays with you—and “A Real Pain” does exactly that. Directed by Jesse Eisenberg and featuring a searing performance by the now Oscar-winning Kieran Culkin (yes, Supporting Actor Oscar Win!), this indie drama holds nothing back. It’s gritty, unflinching, and sometimes downright uncomfortable—but also deeply human.

RECOVERY PODCASTLAND
Introducing The Sober Curator Podcast

Hey there, Sober Curator fam! We’ve got BIG NEWS brewing here at The Sober Curator headquarters (zero-proof bubbly, anyone?). We’re beyond excited to officially introduce The Sober Curator Podcast! Our trailer episode is live, and the full show kicks off on March 26th. Mark your calendars—because hangovers are canceled, but FUN is 100% on the agenda.

#ADDTOCART
Sobriety Is DOUGHP

Who says celebrating sobriety can’t be sweet? 🍪 Whether you’re marking one day or one decade, milestones in recovery deserve to be recognized. And what better way to party than with cookie dough you can actually eat by the spoonful? That’s why we’re obsessing over Doughp’s Sober Birthday Box—a delicious, thoughtful gift set made just for sober celebrations.

#WEDORECOVER
Chet Hanks Celebrates Three Years of Sobriety: "Life Is Just Easier Now"

Chet Hanks, the son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, is embracing a profound transformation, marking over three years of sobriety—a milestone that, by his own admission, has made “everything” in his life possible. Once known more for viral antics and controversy than career consistency, Chet has reemerged as a serious actor and father, using his platform to speak candidly about recovery, accountability, and the power of personal reinvention. “If I wasn’t sober, none of these opportunities would even be possible,” he told Us Weekly. Now starring in Netflix’s hit “Running Point,” Hanks credits his sobriety with unlocking the life he was always meant to live.

Behind the scenes, his journey was anything but easy. Chet has spoken openly about hitting “rock bottom” after a devastating three-day cocaine binge that led him to rehab—again. Today, he’s not just surviving but thriving, calling sobriety a “non-negotiable” that makes life “extremely easy.”

Support from his daughter, Michaiah, and his steadfast parents—who “stuck with [him] through thick and thin”—has been instrumental. And to those considering a similar path, he offers this advice: “If you think you might have a problem, then you do. Stop thinking and just do it. Don’t look back.” For Hanks, the chaos of the past has given way to clarity, and what’s emerging is a man ready to live, work, and love without numbing the experience.

For anyone struggling, know that help is available: 📞 1-800-662-HELP (SAMHSA Helpline).

SPEAK OUT! SPEAK LOUD!
7 Years Sober: The Magic of My Soberthday

Today marks seven years since I took my last drink—seven years of clarity, growth, and transformation. My “Soberthday” feels particularly significant this year, not just because seven is a number that carries weight across cultures and traditions but also because it echoes something profound about our journey as humans.

ENTERTAINMENT
“Running Point” Review: Kate Hudson Runs the Show

Let me just start by saying this: I LOVE LOVE LOVE Kate Hudson. “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” is one of my all-time favorite movies. It’s basically a cinematic comfort food that I rewatch whenever I need to feel like everything’s going to be okay. (Also, it might be a little too on-the-nose when it comes to my own dating life—but we’re not here to unpack that!) So when I heard Kate was starring in a new comedy series, I was already sold. And “Running Point” does not disappoint.

SPEAK OUT! SPEAK LOUD!
Sobriety Dysmorphia

We’ve all heard of body dysmorphia—that painful disconnect between how we think we look and how we actually do. But lately, I’ve been thinking about something similar happening in the sober space. A term I’ve started (thinking about) using for it is Sobriety Dysmorphia.

Sobriety Dysmorphia describes what happens when the presentation of sobriety—whether to the world or to ourselves—doesn’t quite line up with reality. It’s a kind of distorted reflection. We tell ourselves (and others) that we’re sober… but the truth behind the scenes is a lot murkier. It’s not always intentional. Sometimes it’s about denial. Sometimes it’s about performance. Sometimes it’s about holding onto an identity we’ve outgrown or shifted away from—but we’re not ready to admit it yet.

WALK YOUR TALK
Rewriting the Rules of Fashion and Not Asking for Permission

I’m completely obsessed with the new documentary on YouTube by Loic Prigent, “Her Dior.” If you haven’t watched it yet, drop everything and do it now—seriously, it’s that good. It takes you inside Maria Grazia Chiuri’s game-changing impact at Dior, and let me tell you, it’s pure magic. But pro tip: turn on the captions because it’s mostly in Italian (which only makes it even hotter). 

SPIRITUAL GANGSTER
Stress Is Not The Problem

Stress is not the problem; it is always part of the answer. All development of any kind begins with stress. Some form and quantity of stress are necessary to build capacity and develop competency. No process of building or developing results in less — always more.