The Sober Butterfly Podcast
The Sober Butterfly – A fun, unfiltered podcast for sober & sober-curious women! 🦋✨
Hosted by Nadine Mulvina, NYC-based content creator and sober travel expert, this podcast explores sober dating, alcohol-free living, harm reduction, addiction recovery, and mental health—with humor and honesty.
Expect real talk on:
✔️ Navigating sober dating & relationships
✔️ Thriving socially without alcohol
✔️ Sober travel & alcohol-free experiences
✔️ Harm reduction & recovery stories
✔️ Non-alcoholic drinks & sober events
Whether you're sober, sober-curious, or rethinking alcohol, The Sober Butterfly is here to inspire you. Subscribe now and join the sober revolution!
Episodes
90 episodes
10 Things Every Sober Girl Needs for Dating & Relationships
In this episode of 'The Sober Butterfly' podcast, Nadine shares the 10 Things Every Sober Girl Needs for Dating & Relationships, whether single, taken, or just flirting. The 10 Things Every Sober Girl Needs for Dating & Rela...
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41:41
FULL EPISODE: Dating, Anxiety, and Finding Joy in Sobriety with Madeline Forrest from Happiest Sober
In this FULL episode of The Sober Butterfly, host Nadine Mulvina welcomes special guest Madeline Forrest, known as Maddie from Happiest Sober. Beginning with a fun icebreaker, Maddie shares her journey from a timid, anxious drin...
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1:21:06
Dating, Anxiety & Finding Joy in Sobriety with Maddie from Happiest Sober
In this episode of The Sober Butterfly, host Nadine interviews Maddie from 'Happiest Sober'. Maddie shares her experiences and challenges before and after achieving sobriety, emphasizing how it transformed her life by making her more optimistic...
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43:46
Sober Sexpert Tawny Lara, Author of Dry Humping, on Sober Sex, Dating, Self-Love, and Life Beyond Liquid Courage
In this episode of The Sober Butterfly podcast, Nadine welcomes Tawny Lara, known as the 'sober sexpert,' to discuss her book, 'Dry Humping: A Guide to Booze Free Dating, Sex and Relationships.' Tawny details her journe from being a party girl ...
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1:09:16
Breaking Up Without Booze: How to Heal From Heartbreak Sober
In this episode of The Sober Butterfly, host Nadine kicks off February with a solo discussion focusing on love, dating, sex, relationships, and self-love through the lens of sobriety. She recounts her personal experiences with breakups, both be...
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46:18
From Stoner Girl to Sober Girl: How Harm Reduction Made Sobriety Possible for Ashley McGee
Ashley McGee shares her journey of overcoming the influence of various substances, including alcohol, cigarettes, vaping, and weed. Ashley talks openly about the impact these substances had on her life, why harm reduction was crucial for her, a...
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56:07
Thriving in Sobriety and Healing from Grief with Tiana Heath
In this episode of The Sober Butterfly, Nadine welcomes Tiana Heath, a producer and host known for her shows 'Missing on Long Island' and 'Beyond the Bottle,' to discuss her inspiring sober journey. Tiana reflects on her mother’s passing ...
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46:25
How Hypnotherapy Can Rewire Your Relationship with Alcohol: Sobriety Tools That Actually Work with MyDry30’s Silvia Subirana
In this episode of The Sober Butterfly, host Nadine Mulvina interviews clinical psychologist Sylvia Subriana to dispel myths about hypnotherapy and its application in overcoming alcohol dependency. Sylvia is a clinical psychologist and...
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51:29
Sober Fit Girl Kathryn Sauser
Nadine chats with Kathryn Sauser, aka Kat from Sober Fit Girl, about fitness, sobriety, and personal transformation. Kathryn shares her sobriety journey, revealing how it has drastically improved her life, including mental health, relatio...
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50:11
Sober Ins and Outs for 2025
In the latest episode of 'The Sober Butterfly Podcast,'Nadine discusses her projections around upcoming trends, habits, and shifts for 2025 in the sober community. Sober INS for 2025: the rise of sober events and gatherings, the increasing popu...
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36:26
2024 Sober Dating Wrapped
In this episode of The Sober Butterfly podcast, host Nadine Mulvina recounts her 2024 dating experiences while living alcohol-free. She provides an amusing and detailed wrap-up akin to Spotify Wrapped but for her dating life. Nadine uses playfu...
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1:04:23
Reclaiming Her Voice and Journey to Sobriety with Symone French
In this episode of the Sober Butterfly Podcast, host Nadine Mulvina interviews Symone French, a talented singer from Mobile, Alabama. Symone shares her transformative journey of overcoming stage fright, addiction, and reclaiming her voice. High...
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37:23
Unwrapping the Gifts of Sobriety: A Holiday Reflection 🎁
In this solo episode of the Sober Butterfly Podcast, host Nadine Mulvina explores the profound and diverse gifts that sobriety has brought to her life, particularly during the holiday season. Nadine discusses rediscovered time, the distinction ...
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30:30
Practical Sobriety: Chris's Godless Path to Recovery
In this episode of the Sober Butterfly podcast, Nadine discusses with guest Chris about his book and his journey through addiction to sobriety. Chris candidly talks about how his excessive drinking led to professional struggles, a strained marr...
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45:44
Booze-Free in NYC: Sober Fun in the City with Gabby
In this episode of the Sober Butterfly podcast, host Nadine Mulvina chats with Gabby from Booze Free NYC. Gabby shares her journey to sobriety, including the pivotal moments that led to her decision to quit drinking. Gabby and Nadine discuss th...
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40:24
Aries Energy in Recovery: Frankie's Sobriety Story of Transformation
In this episode of the Sober Butterfly podcast, host Nadine Mulvina interviews Frankie, a successful hairdresser who has been sober for over ten years. The discussion delves into how their Aries zodiac traits, such as boldness and impulsivity, ...
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1:14:39
Sober Adventures in Rome: Alcohol-Free in the Eternal City
In this episode of the Sober Butterfly podcast, host Nadine shares her experience exploring Rome sober and solo. Documenting her 3 days in Rome, she contrasts it with her previous, alcohol-fueled visit in 2019. Highlights include a Hinge date, ...
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19:11
Radical Honesty and Humor: A Journey of Healing Family Trauma with Gina Michelle @sassnsarcasmic
In this episode of the Sober Butterfly podcast, Nadine welcomes the funny, witty, beautiful Gina Michelle from @sassnsarcasmic. Gina shares heartfelt truths about personal trauma, addiction, and mental health struggles. Gina discusses her child...
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1:16:47
November Seasonal Self-Care to Anchor Sobriety
In this episode of 'The Sober Butterfly,' host Nadine delves into seasonal self-care practices tailored for November. With the onset of shorter days and colder weather, she emphasizes the importance of adjusting self-care routines to stay groun...
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22:36
Boos, No Booze: How to Have a Sober Halloween
Nadine shares her personal journey and tips for enjoying Halloween sober 👻🎃 She contrasts her past drunken Halloween experiences with her cherished, sober celebrations, offering insights and advice for those aiming to celebrate without alcohol....
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20:40
Navigating Nights Out (and Boundaries) With Your Drinking Friends
In this episode of The Sober Butterfly, host Nadine delves into navigating social life and friendships while maintaining sobriety. Key topics include understanding and setting personal boundaries, communicating needs honestly, and dealing with ...
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29:31
Alcohol & ADHD: The Overlooked Link in My Sober Journey
In this episode of the Sober Butterfly, host Nadine shares her personal journey with her recent ADHD diagnosis, coinciding with ADHD awareness month and Sober October. She discusses the relief and shock of being diagnosed as an adult and explor...
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43:07
Sober Hot Takes: My Controversial Opinions About Sobriety
In this episode of 'The Sober Butterfly', host Nadine delves into the controversial gray areas of sobriety, challenging usual narratives and questioning the necessity of permanent sobriety. She discusses her personal journey, sharing that sobri...
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39:30
When 'Go Dry' Goes Wrong: Powerful Lessons from an Accidental Relapse
In this episode of the Super Butterfly podcast, host Nadine shares a personal story of an accidental relapse into alcohol consumption after three years of sobriety. She details how it happened during a dinner with friends in Brooklyn and the em...
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