HAPPY EVERY HOUR
Eastern Market Brewing Company Tangerine Sour Delivers in a Big Way

Detroit may be known for muscle cars and Motown, but Eastern Market Brewing Company is making a case for adding non-alcoholic beer to Motor City’s legacy. Hailing from the heart of Michigan’s largest public market, Eastern Market Brewing Company thrives on innovation, offering a variety of craft creations for beer lovers of all kinds. While Michigan hasn’t quite hit the gas on the non-alcoholic scene, Eastern Market Brewing Company is throwing its hat in the ring, and this week, we’re taking a sip of their sour side.

#QUITLIT
American Pain by John Temple Quit Lit Book Review

American Pain by John Temple is a captivating and deeply unsettling account of one of the most significant contributors to the opioid epidemic in America—Florida’s pill mills. Temple’s storytelling is sharp and immersive, pulling readers into the chaotic world of Chris George, a 27-year-old convicted felon who turned a small pain clinic into the notorious “American Pain,” a multimillion-dollar operation that fueled the country’s addiction crisis.

ENTERTAINMENT
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas: A Reflection on Life, Death, and the Beauty of Change

At first glance, I Want to Eat Your Pancreas is an odd title for a film, and it might give the wrong impression to those unfamiliar with Japanese culture. Yet, beneath the quirky title lies a profoundly moving meditation on life, death, and the relationships that leave a lasting impact on our hearts. Based on Yoru Sumino’s novel of the same name, the film follows a reserved, emotionally distant high school boy who discovers the diary of his terminally ill classmate, Sakura. As she faces the reality that she is dying of pancreatic disease, Sakura pushes against the protagonist’s efforts to live a life of seclusion, pulling him into a friendship that will transform them both.

SPIRITUAL GANGSTER
Sober Tarot Card Readings for the Week of March 3rd

Are you curious about the week ahead? In less than a minute, Daniel G Garza, aka The Card Divo, will tell you what’s in store for the week ahead, according to your Zodiac sign. 

SEATTLE
Get Out of the Drizzle and Into the SIZZLE: A Sober Delight at Teatro ZinZanni Seattle

If you’re in Seattle and looking for a night of dazzling entertainment that embraces the sober community with open arms, look no further than Teatro ZinZanni’s new show, SIZZLE! Despite having attended this spectacular show multiple times over the years, I can confidently say: it never gets old.

#WEDORECOVER
Miley Cyrus on Life in Recovery to Improve Her Mental Health

Miley Cyrus has been open about her journey toward sobriety, a decision influenced by both personal experiences and a desire to protect her well-being. In interviews, she has shared how avoiding substance use has played a crucial role in maintaining her physical and mental health, particularly in an industry that often glorifies excess. Her commitment to a mostly sober lifestyle has helped her refine her performance abilities and maintain balance, allowing her to focus on her artistry and personal growth. While she admits to occasionally taking a small puff from her mother’s marijuana, she has recognized the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing clarity in her life.

Cyrus has also spoken about the fear of joining the "27 Club," a reference to the tragic deaths of famous musicians like Kurt Cobain and Amy Winehouse at that age. This awareness contributed to her decision to embrace sobriety as she approached her late twenties. Although she has had moments of relapse, she approaches sobriety with self-compassion, emphasizing the importance of learning from setbacks rather than being overly critical. By sharing her story, Cyrus provides a refreshing perspective on recovery, showing that it is a personal and evolving journey rather than a rigid or all-or-nothing experience.

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

SPIRITUAL GANGSTER
Surrender, Stoicism & Your Higher Power in Recovery 

How did Step 2 go? (Read Step 2 Here) For some, especially agnostics and atheists, it can be a significant challenge. As we will continue to see in Step 3, 12-step programs provide a broad doorway for us to enter when it comes to the form that power greater than ourselves takes. It allows anyone with a desire to stop drinking and an open mind to take this critical Step. 

Step 3 reads, “We made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.” 

HAPPY EVERY HOUR
NA Beer Column Cracks the Top 100 Beer Blogs

The beer blogging world just got a little more sober—and we’re here for it.

Happy Every Hour, our unapologetically fun column covering non-alcoholic beers (with a generous side of ’90s nostalgia), just landed at #54 on FeedSpot’s Top 100 Beer Blogs. That’s right—our little corner of the internet, dedicated to proving that sober and social can coexist, is making waves in a traditionally booze-soaked space.

SEATTLE
SIP HAPPENS: Why We Don’t Need Alcohol to Connect

I used to be the drinker. The one who always said, “Just one more!”—and meant at least five. I drank like it was my job. And, ironically, the month I checked into rehab, I was also named Salesperson of the Year. Turns out, you can be both an overachiever and an alcoholic. Who knew?

SPIRITUAL GANGSTER
Perfection is a Preference

Classy Problems is a daily post of thinking in motion by Dan T. Rogers. Each post stands alone as a thought-provoking piece, yet together, they create a puzzle of ideas. They invite you to see things from a different angle, rethink what you thought you knew, and explore what’s beyond your current understanding.

ENTERTAINMENT
Matthew Perry’s Tragic End: Addiction, Fame, and the Unseen Battles of a Hollywood Icon

I remember exactly where I was when I heard the news about Matthew Perry’s passing. I was sitting in an off-Broadway one-woman show in NYC called #UGLYCRY, produced by the fabulous Katie MACK. This show was particularly unique because it encouraged the use of phones inside the theater—we were asked to engage with her and her content from our seats. And that’s when I saw the breaking news. Her Instagram feed was being projected onto a large screen, and as she scrolled, there it was in black and white—Matthew Perry was gone.