Ep. 6 - Sober Curious? Deb Podlogar, aka Mocktail Mom, Talks Breaking Up with Alcohol

Ep. 6 - Sober Curious? Deb Podlogar, aka Mocktail Mom, Talks Breaking Up with Alcohol

Author: Local Moms Network October 1, 2024 Duration: 37:30
What is your relationship with alcohol? That’s the question we explore today with guest Deb Podlogar, known to her fans as “Mocktail Mom.” If you’re sober or sober curious, or simply wondering about your connection to mommy wine culture, this conversation is transformative. A Kentucky-based mother of two girls, Deb has built a brand and trusted following thanks to her openness about breaking up with alcohol, and also the joy of finding camaraderie around mocktails. Deb invites us to be introspective without a hint of judgment or prescriptive advice. The Mocktail Mom’s delicious recipes are reason enough to check her out, but Deb has also created a resource guide, a virtual mocktail summit and a podcast, called Thriving Alcohol-Free.You won’t want to miss Deb Podlogar in this vulnerable interview in which she shares:* the traumatic circumstances during her 40’s that made her depend on alcohol as her “BFF”* why alcohol was numbing both the pain-and joy-in her life, and how she feels now* the reason she didn’t initially share her break-up with alcohol with those close to her* the monumental shift in the non-alcoholic beverage industry that is a boost to anyone taking a break from booze* her fun tips for creating a mocktail spot in your home to help your sober journeyJoin us!Find us at thelocalmomsnetwork.comFollow us on IG @thelocalmomsnetworkSend us your ideas for our next podcast!Email demetra@thelocalmomsnetwork.com

Hosted by Demetra Ganias-a writer and mother of three who’s navigating the same daily realities-MomCast is a conversation from the trenches of modern parenting. This podcast, from the Local Moms Network, moves beyond simple tips to explore the nuanced, often unspoken layers of family life, culture, and society that shape our days. Demetra guides honest talks with both leading experts and fellow moms who get it, tackling questions about child development, personal identity, and the balancing act that rarely feels balanced. The dialogue here is less about perfect answers and more about shared understanding, offering perspectives that resonate whether you’re in the car line or stealing a quiet moment. It’s a space where the complexities of raising kids intersect with everything else, acknowledging that motherhood is as much about the world we’re preparing our children for as it is about the snack currently ground into the car seat. Tune in for a genuine, sometimes messy, but always connecting look at this defining chapter. You’ll find a sense of community in this podcast, a feeling that someone is putting words to your own experience, making the journey feel a little less solitary and a lot more seen.
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