ENTERTAINMENT
“The Substance” – A Haunting Reflection on Womanhood and Identity

“The Substance,” starring Demi Moore, is a cinematic exploration that beckons our attention to the intricate and often harrowing journey of aging as a woman in a beauty-obsessed society. Directed with an acute sense of psychological tension, it strikes many chords — particularly for those who have navigated the turbulent waters of self-worth, superficiality, and societal expectations.

#QUITLIT
“Eternally Expecting” by Amy Liz Harrison

“Eternally Expecting” is a poignant and candid memoir by Amy Liz Harrison, who draws an intriguing parallel between the transformative experiences of getting sober and giving birth. With a distinctive blend of humor and gravity, Harrison recounts her journey from a whimsical childhood in Mountain View, California — long before it was the tech haven of Google and Facebook — to a tumultuous life as a young teacher and stay-at-home mom married to a rising airline executive.

HAPPY EVERY HOUR
“ZERO: A New Approach to Non-Alcoholic Drinks” by Aviary – Cocktail Book Review

Are you ready to start experimenting with creating your own non-alcoholic spirits or the next level of sophisticated NA cocktails? Then “ZERO” is your guide. If you’re starting off, and the idea of measuring out grams of gentian root sounds overwhelming to you, then you may consider this book aspirational and a beautifully photographed coffee table book.

SOBER EVENTS
Grand Opening of the 309 Social Club NYC | Hosted by BigVision

Join BigVision Community for the grand opening of the 309 Social Club — a groundbreaking new space designed to reimagine how we approach addiction and recovery. Celebrate with a ribbon cutting, light bites, and guided tours of this vibrant, inclusive club dedicated to connection and sober fun.

SOBER POP CULTURE
Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode’s Inspiring Journey to Sobriety Since 1996

The story is a bit familiar: troubled youth, early exposure to substances, and running from oneself. Gahan grew up in Epping, UK, in the 60s with his mother and stepfather, who would pass away when Gahan was 10. He would find out later that his mother was keeping from him that his biological father was trying to reach out to him often during his youth. She did this for reasons known only to her. His biological parents had split when Gahan was an infant.

BONUS: RECOVERY PODCASTLAND

White Lotus Gets Sober: Drama, Addiction & Pop Culture

It’s a White Lotus tropical fever dream! In this bonus buzz episode, “The Sober Curator” crew—Alysse Bryson and guests Sarah Alaimo, Alexandra Nyman, Lane Kennedy, and Megan Swan—dive deep into HBO’s “The White Lotus” Season 3. From layers of addiction, questionable wellness, digital detox drama, and the most relatable sober mishaps, this conversation mixes pop culture with sober realness. Expect spoilers, hot takes, laugh-out-loud moments, and a sober lens on the wildest fictional resort vacation TV has to offer.