E167 | Socializing Without Alcohol: How to Have Fun and Connect Sober

Описание: Socializing without alcohol is possible - and full of connection, fun, and real confidence. In this episode of Through the Glass Recovery Podcast, we dig into how to rebuild your sober social life, stop relying on “liquid courage,” and rediscover joy in gatherings, friendships, and parties - without the booze.

We’ll cover how to handle those awkward first outings, what to say when people ask why you’re not drinking, how to find new friendships in sobriety, and how to show up confidently without the drink in your hand. Whether you’re newly sober or still figuring out what happens after quitting drinking, this is for you.

What you’ll get in this episode:

A deep look at socializing without alcohol and the fear that “everyone’s watching me.”

Honest stories from women in long-term recovery about rebuilding a sober social life.

Practical strategies to make friends, attend parties, and feel comfortable in social settings while staying sober.

How to shift from relying on alcohol for confidence to showing up as your true self—finding confidence without alcohol.

Tips for meaningful connection and authentic belonging—because sobriety doesn’t mean isolation.


Meet our guests:
Nele Cashmore - recovery coach & program manager, mom, and advocate for sober connection.

Jayne Murphy - sober four years, coming from Boston, sharing raw honesty about rediscovering joy and fun in sobriety.

Chapters (Quick navigation):
0:00 – Intro: Why socializing without alcohol feels so hard
3:45 – What alcohol gave us in social settings
8:10 – The first sober outings: awkward, uneasy, but necessary
13:25 – Handling holidays and family gatherings sober
18:50 – Rebuilding confidence without “liquid courage”
24:30 – Finding new social environments: concerts, outdoor fun, sober events
30:15 – What real belonging looks like in sobriety
34:40 – Questions to ask: How do you connect sober?
40:05 – Navigating friendships and changing social circles
45:20 – Practical tips to show up and feel fun sober
49:50 – Final thoughts: Try it scared, the awkwardness isn’t permanent
52:00 – Closing & next steps

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