HAPPY EVERY HOUR
BrewDog Delivers a Confusing Centennial, So I Riot.

We’re no strangers to the delectable delights that BrewDog offers in the NA space. Originally from across the pond, BrewDog is set up in Columbus, Ohio, and features one of the few bars where you can get draft NA beer. If you’re a fan of these reviews, this is not news to you, but if you’re new, then whoop-dee-doo!

#QUITLIT
Finding Tess by Beth Macy

In Finding Tess, Beth Macy once again demonstrates her profound ability to explore the depths of America’s opioid crisis, bringing empathy and journalistic rigor to a heartbreaking narrative. In this audio documentary, Macy revisits the life of Tess Henry, a young mother from Virginia whose opioid use disorder ended in tragedy when she was found murdered in Las Vegas. Tess’s story, initially touched on in Macy’s Dopesick, becomes the central focus here, unraveling in gut-wrenching detail.

ENTERTAINMENT
Best and Worst Dressed Sober and Sober Curious Celebs at the 2025 Grammy Awards

The 2025 Grammy Awards delivered a red carpet filled with high notes, fashion risks, and a few style choices that had us hitting the proverbial skip button. Starting with the best-dressed stars, Gracie Abrams floated in like an ethereal dream in a Chanel bridal-inspired gown—delicate, soft, and perfectly balanced, much like her music. Madison Beer stunned in a beaded Miss Sohee creation with a mint duster that whispered luxury and elegance, proving she’s not just hitting high notes in her recovery journey but also in haute couture.

#ADDTOCART
14 Fabulous Sober Gift Ideas For Those Special Valentines & Galentines On Your List This Candy Heart Season

The Sober Curator brings you 14 Fabulous Sober Gift Ideas for those special Valentines and Galentines on your list this year. It’s candy heart season, and you know what that means. It’s time to start gift shopping for all those special sober people in your life! That’s right, we have curated a list of 14 of the perfect fun and unique gift ideas that are 100% fun and zero-proof. We got super creative and ensured there was something for everyone at various price ranges. The best part? It’s ok if you spot something you want to treat yourself with, too!

#WEDORECOVER
Kendrick Lamar: How Sobriety Shapes His Art and Legacy

Kendrick Lamar has carved out a legendary career in hip-hop while staying true to his values, including a commitment to sobriety. Growing up in a household where partying and substance use were common, he saw firsthand the damage that drugs and alcohol could cause. Determined to avoid that path, Kendrick has remained drug- and alcohol-free, using his platform to advocate against substance use, particularly in hip-hop culture. He has been vocal about rejecting trends that glamorize drug use, calling them “corny” and harmful to impressionable listeners.

His sobriety has not only fueled his creative genius but also shaped the raw vulnerability in his music. Tracks like Mother I Sober from Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers delve into themes of trauma, addiction, and healing, proving that rap’s most powerful moments don’t need to be fueled by excess. Kendrick’s dedication to mental health and authenticity makes him a standout figure in an industry often synonymous with indulgence. As he continues to push boundaries—both musically and culturally—his sobriety remains a testament to his discipline, resilience, and commitment to uplifting his community.

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

SOBER EVENTS
Celebrate Coaster’s Ten Years of Sobriety Show on February 22

Get ready, Selah, WA—something incredible is happening on Saturday, February 22, and you do NOT want to miss it. Coaster’s Ten Years of Sobriety Show is going to be a night packed with energy, inspiration, and some serious talent. This isn’t just a celebration; it’s a movement—a testament to the power of music, recovery, and resilience.

SPIRITUAL GANGSTER
Finding a Higher Power & Stoic Wisdom

Welcome to Step 2 of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.).  In  Step 1, we admitted our powerlessness over alcohol and that our lives had become unmanageable. The focus of Step 1 was to be honest with ourselves and surrender. Step 2 reads, “We came to be aware that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.” Working on this step offers us a path from hopelessness to hope. 

SPIRITUAL GANGSTER
Healing Trauma with Yoga and Other Body-Centered Practices

I’m speaking to what worked for me in my recovery. My substance abuse was rooted in trauma, and I went through a lot of talk therapy and a lot of physical therapy to try to process some of that. It didn’t serve me well because I was not ever able to articulate what was happening for me without being re-traumatized. For me, having to go inward and transform from the inside out was how I was able to then become sober. I don’t know that that’s true for everyone. 

WELLNESS
Falling in Love with Cacao: The Hormonal Harmony Superfood 

Cacao is often touted as a superfood, and for good reason. This powerful plant is rich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties, polyphenols, flavonoids, theobromine, phenylethylamine, magnesium, and iron. Alexander Humboldt, a noted naturalist, once stated that never in nature is there such nutritional richness packed into a single small space as found in a cacao bean. These nutrients are crucial for our heart, brain, nervous system, and immune system health, making cacao a true marvel. 

MENTAL HEALTH

A Beautiful Problem—Staying in Touch

Recovery has gifted me so many things, but the gift that overwhelms me the most is the love it has enabled me to bear. It’s a beautiful thing, really, but oh, my Lord, can it be overwhelming. I’m blessed with so much love and connection that I haven’t learned how to carry it all.

Staying in touch with everyone I care about feels like an impossible task—not because I don’t want to but because I miss them so damn much. It’s the ironic and antithetical truth: that I miss people too much to give them a call.