HAPPY EVERY HOUR
LOOM JUICE: Juice from the Future

Loom Juice is what happens when you take everything you love about juice and leave behind everything you don’t. It’s a juice-infused water designed for people who want real juice flavor with just a fraction of the sugar and calories. It’s perfect for sober folks, wellness enthusiasts, or honestly, anyone with taste buds.

#QUITLIT
The Spectacle of Truevine: A Review of Beth Macy’s Account of Race, Exploitation, and Resistance in the Jim Crow South

In 1899, in a sweltering tobacco field in Truevine, Virginia, two African American boys—George and Willie Muse—were plucked from their sharecropping family and thrust into the surreal, exploitative world of the American sideshow. Their albinism made them a rarity in the Jim Crow South, but under the big top, it rendered them a commercial spectacle.

ENTERTAINMENT
“Juror #2”: A Searing Look at Alcoholism, Secrecy, and Moral Dilemmas

Clint Eastwood’s “Juror #2” is a gripping legal thriller that dives deep into themes of addiction, secrecy, and moral reckoning. It delivers a suspenseful story that will especially resonate with those in recovery. With a powerful and nuanced performance by Nicholas Hoult, the film is a stark reminder that sobriety doesn’t erase the consequences of past actions—especially when those actions may have been fatal.

RECOVERY PODCASTLAND
The Sober Curator Brings Its Vibrant Lifestyle Show to Life with Exciting New Podcast

The Sober Curator, the premier online lifestyle magazine for sober and sober-curious individuals, is thrilled to announce the launch of The Sober Curator Podcast. Debuting on Wednesday, March 26, the podcast kicked off with five binge-worthy episodes featuring dynamic conversations with contributors from The Sober Curator, offering fresh perspectives on the culture of living life in recovery and life sans alcohol.

#ADDTOCART
Sober Scents: A Guide to Alcohol-Free Perfumes

For those of us living alcohol-free—whether for personal, health, or recovery reasons—reading ingredient labels is second nature. But one product that often flies under the radar? Perfume. Traditional fragrances almost always contain alcohol, usually in the form of ethanol, as the primary ingredient. It’s the industry standard because alcohol helps the scent evaporate quickly and project into the air.

#WEDORECOVER
Tom Hardy Marks 22 Years Sober: “I Could’ve Lost Everything—Now I’ve Gained It All”

Tom Hardy has now been sober for over 22 years, a milestone that marks one of the most profound transformations in his life. Before he became the global star we know today—commanding the screen in blockbusters like “Mad Max: Fury Road,” “The Dark Knight Rises,” and “Venom”—Hardy was spiraling fast. Addicted to alcohol and cocaine from a young age, he found himself in increasingly dangerous situations, including a blackout that ended with him waking up in a puddle of his own blood and vomit on a Soho street. That rock-bottom moment in 2003, followed by a doctor’s chilling warning that he wouldn’t survive if he kept going, became the turning point. At just 25, Hardy entered rehab and committed to a 12-step program that would change everything.

Today, Hardy credits his sobriety as the bedrock of his success and stability. “If I had four pints of lager and half a bottle of vodka, I could turn this room into an absolute f***ing nightmare in about three minutes,” he once confessed. But through his recovery, he’s found clarity, discipline, and purpose—both as an actor and a father. While he’s been candid about his past, Hardy is now fiercely focused on the present: giving back through charitable work, staying physically and mentally fit, and continuing to deliver powerful, layered performances on screen. His story is a testament to the fact that no matter how far gone things may feel, it’s never too late to rewrite your future.

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

EVENTS
Dreaming in Analog: A Love Letter to Seattle & the Legend Who Captured Its Sound

Dreaming in Analog isn’t just a concert—it’s a celebration of legacy, music, and the man who helped define the voice of a generation: Charles R. Cross.

If you’ve spent any time immersed in Seattle’s music scene—or simply devoured the pages of “Heavier Than Heaven” or “Room Full of Mirrors”—you know the name Charles R. Cross. A towering figure in music journalism, Charley was more than just a writer. He was a connector, a truth-teller, a community-builder. He told the stories others couldn’t—or wouldn’t—with humanity, heart, and an unmatched love for the artists who shaped our world.

LIFESTYLE
ASK MRS. (W)RIGHT: The Curious Curator

Hey reader, do you have a burning question you’d love to have answered? Do you simply want an outside opinion to compare to the recommendations you’re getting from family and friends? Drop your questions, comments, and curiosities to the email address below (seriously, I’m listening!). 

SPIRITUAL GANGSTER
Own The Truth As I Perceive It To Be

Being a spectator of our own perceptions helps us understand the stories we construct about the world around us and how these narratives influence our thoughts.

These stories about our environment shape our thinking, which in turn, forms our conscious awareness. This awareness both enlightens us with insights into what we believe is true and burdens us with the responsibility of those beliefs.

EVENTS
New York City Unveils Its First Sober Social Club

BigVision’s newly launched 309 Social Club is a groundbreaking addition to Manhattan’s growing sober social scene. Located at 309 East 49th Street, this substance-free club provides a vibrant and supportive community space specifically designed for young adults in their 20s and 30s who are committed to living a sober lifestyle.

RECOVERY PODCASTLAND
Curious Curators & Sobriety Shenanigans

Who says sobriety has to be serious? Not Alysse Bryson. And definitely not the guys at SoberNotMature. In Episode 161, Alysse—Founder and Fearless Leader of The Sober Curator—makes her second appearance, and spoiler alert: it’s like a reunion tour nobody knew they needed, but we’re all glad happened.