The Sober Butterfly Podcast
Welcome to The Sober Butterfly podcast! Unfiltered shares about sobriety, recovery journeys, self-care/wellness tips and compelling stories, hosted by Nadine Mulvina.
Episodes
68 episodes
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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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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The Ultimate Sober Traveler's Checklist
In this episode of the Sober Butterfly podcast, host Nadine shares comprehensive packing tips and essential items for sober travelers. Nadine details her vacation essentials aimed at maintaining a peaceful mind, physical wellness, and social ea...
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Down the Drain: Lessons on Addiction, Toxic Relationships, and Finding Your Way in Julia Fox's Memoir
In this episode Nadine delves into the remarkable resilience and candor of Julia Fox, a figure known for her storytelling and transparency about past relationships. Nadine reflects on how Julia's openness has inspired her to share her own truth...
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Solo or Squad: The Transformative Power of Sober Travel with Michelle Plante
In this episode of The Sober Butterfly, host Nadine Mulvina is joined by Michelle Plant from Michelle Plant Travels. Together, they explore the importance of women traveling together, especially during their sobriety journeys. Michelle shares h...
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Wealthy Girl Glow Up: Smart Spending and Investing Tips with Rachel Talks Money
In this episode of the Sober Butterfly podcast, Nadine welcomes back Rachel Covert from Rachel Talks Money to discuss the financial aspects of sobriety and managing spending during the summer. They delve into topics such as the increased ...
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The Comparison Trap in Sobriety: How to Focus on Your Own Journey
In this episode of The Sober Butterfly, Nadine reflects on her third soberversary and delves into the challenges of comparing sobriety journeys. She discusses the psychological basis of the comparison trap, shares researched insights, and...
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*Soberversary Special* Three Years Sober: The Best Decision of My Life
In this week’s episode, Nadine reflects on why she got sober, offers tips for getting and maintaining sobriety, and why getting sober was the BEST decision of her life. After three years of being alcohol-free, Nadine shares wisdom she’s acquire...
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Kathy's Story: Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Debtors Anonymous, and Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous
In this episode of the Sober Butterfly podcast, host Nadine Mulvina interviews Kathy, a dedicated member of several 12-step programs including Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Debtors Anonymous, and Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous. Kathy opens up ...
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Summer Glow Up: Tips for the Ultimate Transformation
In this episode of The Sober Butterfly, Nadine discusses tips and tricks for achieving a summer glow up. Covering topics such as physical well-being through nutrition, and exercise, Nadine shares her personal goals and strategies. S...
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Navigating Sober Dating in Your 30s: Insights and Advice
In this solo episode of the Sober Butterfly Podcast, host Nadine Mulvina shares her personal experiences and insights on navigating the dating scene as a sober girly in her thirties. Having taken a break from dating on her therapist's adv...
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Humor Heals: Elaine Williams on Comedy and Recovery
In this episode of the Sober Butterfly podcast, host Nadine welcomes guest Elaine Williams to discuss the significant role humor plays in the journey of recovery from alcohol addiction. Elaine shares her personal journey of overcoming addiction...
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Sober Success: Building a Life You Don't Need to Escape From with Darryl Dittmer
In this episode of the Sober Butterfly Podcast, host Nadine Mulvina talks with Daryl Dittmer, author of 'When I Stopped Fighting: The Unexpected Joy of Getting to Know You.' Daryl shares his inspiring journey of overcoming substance abuse and a...
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Soulfully Sober - Jasmine's Story
In this episode of the Sober Butterfly Podcast, host Nadine Mulvina sits down with Jasmine from Soulfully_Sober about her inspiring journey to sobriety. Jasmine shares her before and after, highlighting the transformation from a life characteri...
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From Pouring to Soaring: A Bottle Waitress's Path to Sobriety (Steph's Story)
Join host Nadine Mulvina in this captivating episode of The Sober Butterfly podcast as she sits down with Steph, a NYC bottle waitress, to uncover her remarkable journey from pouring drinks to soaring in sobriety. Steph courageously shares her ...
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Why Community and Representation Matters in Sobriety with Danay Jones, Founder of Sober Girls Houston
In this episode of The Sober Butterfly podcast, Nadine sits down with Danay Jones, the founder of Sober Girls Houston, for an insightful conversation on the journey to sobriety and the creation of a supportive community for sober women.W...
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52:45
The Magic of Sobriety vs. The Illusion of Alcohol with Magician and Educator Michael Six Muldoon
Michael Muldoon is a magician turned teacher who is passionate about using his skills to help educators build powerful connections with their students. Michael decided to quit drinking alcohol to become the best version of himself, utiliz...
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46:32
Exploring Medium Fun and the Need for Non-Alcoholic Spaces: A Sober Chat with Sam Bail, Founder of The Third Place Bar
Join us for an insightful conversation with Sam Bail, the visionary founder behind The Third Place Bar, a revolutionary non-alcoholic popup bar in the heart of NYC. In this episode, we delve into Sam's journey, her perspective on the toxic drin...
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Stop Overspending on 'Self-Care' in Sobriety: How to Reframe Toxic Spending Habits with Financial Coach Rachel Talks Money
In this episode of "The Sober Butterfly" podcast the millennial money coach Rachel @rachel_talksmoney and host Nadine discuss overspending on self-care in sobriety. Our guest, Rachel @rachel_talksmoney shares invaluable insigh...
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Learning to Truly Love Yourself in Sobriety
This episode of The Sober Butterfly podcast explores the profound journey of self-love within the context of sobriety. Join Nadine as she delves into the transformative power of embracing all parts of oneself: the good, the bad, and the ugly, w...
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An Honest Conversation With My Mum About Her Journey To Sobriety ft. Lerene Gooden
This week's episode delves into the captivating journey of my mother's path to sobriety. From Lerene's early memories growing up in the pub culture of 1970s London to navigating the lively party scene of the 1980s, my mother shares her experien...
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"We Have What You Want" - How To Handle Jealousy Or Envy In Sobriety (and red flags to look for)
"We have what you want" is a common expression heard in AA. But what exactly do we (sober people) have that you (others/non-sober people) want? In today's episode, Nadine delves into a nuanced topic – the experience of others ...
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From Dry Drunk to Emotional Sobriety with Dry in the Desert Founder Ellie St. Aubin
In this week's episode of The Sober Butterfly Podcast, we sit down with Ellie St. Alban, the proud founder and owner of Dry in the Desert, a virtual non-alcoholic bottle shop and events in Phoenix, Arizona. Ellie shares her journey toward sobri...
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Faithful Narratives: A Sober Author's Perspective on Honesty and Recovery with Angelica Roberts
Angelica Roberts grew up an avid reader and passionate storyteller with a natural acumen for writing. As a military kid who moved around often, she never felt like she belonged. That is until she attended Florida A&M University (FAMU), a hi...
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The Illusion of Control: Reframing Relationships to Substances with Prakruti Makan
Prakruti Makan not only brings her personal story of recovery, with almost four years of sobriety from substances like cocaine, alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and caffeine, but also gems from her professional experience as a sober coach for the R...
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