Free Daily Podcast Summary
Confident Sober Women: Daily Summaries Delivered
by Shelby
Get key takeaways, quotes, and insights from Confident Sober Women in a 5-minute read. Delivered straight to your inbox.
Latest Episodes
The most recent episodes — sign up to get AI-powered summaries of each one.
- 1 weeks ago51 min
When Healing Gets Honest: Trauma, Boundaries, and Finding Real Freedom
This conversation with Dr. Dawnmarie Risley-Childs stays with you. Not because it’s easy to hear, but because it’s real. Dawnmarie shares her story of growing up in severe abuse and how that shaped her path into psychiatry, and eventually into a much deeper kind of healing. What stands out isn’t just what she’s been through, it’s how she talks about responsibility, boundaries, and what it actually takes to move forward when your past feels overwhelming. There’s an honest look at things many w...
- 1 weeks ago43 min
Healing After Loss: Reclaiming Yourself Through Trauma, Boundaries, and Emotional Sobriety
Some stories stay with you, not because they’re dramatic, but because they’re honest. In this conversation, Shelby sits down with Vivian Moyo, a trauma-informed life coach, to talk about what it really means to heal after deep loss. Vivian shares her experience of losing her mother at a young age, growing up without her father, and navigating layers of grief that followed her into adulthood. What stands out isn’t just the pain, but the patterns that formed around it. People pleasing. Overgivi...
- 3 weeks ago43 min
Emotional Sobriety, Not Labels: Redefining Recovery for High-Achieving Women
What if sobriety is less about labels and more about how you live, think, and feel each day? In this episode, Shelby sits down with transformation coach Heather Simco to talk about a more honest and grounded approach to recovery. With over a decade of sobriety and more than 20 years in entrepreneurship, Heather shares how high-achieving women can move beyond burnout, alcohol, and self-sabotage by focusing on emotional sobriety, not just abstinence. They explore the patterns that often go un...
- 4 weeks ago51 min
Beyond Sobriety: Colette Baron-Reid on Healing, Humility, and Long-Term Recovery
In this episode of Confident Sober Women, Shelby sits down with Colette Baron-Reid for an honest conversation about what long-term sobriety really looks like in real life. With more than 40 years of sobriety, Colette shares her experience with addiction, recovery, and the deeper emotional work that followed. This conversation moves beyond quitting alcohol and focuses on what it takes to stay well over time. They talk about trauma, identity, and the ongoing commitment to growth that comes wit...
- Apr 14, 202637 min
Losing Everything and Finding Your Voice with Sarah Barnes Humphrey
In this episode of Confident Sober Women, Shelby sits down with entrepreneur, podcast host, and author Sarah Barnes Humphrey for a conversation about identity, resilience, and rebuilding life after everything falls apart. Sarah shares the story of what she calls the worst day of her life. Just days before her 37th birthday, her family’s logistics company suddenly closed, leaving her without the career path she had spent nearly two decades building. What followed was a period of grief, uncerta...
- Apr 7, 202649 min
What 29 Years of Sobriety Teaches About Nervous System Healing
In this episode of Confident Sober Women, Shelby sits down with recovery advocate and mindfulness teacher Lane Kennedy for an honest conversation about long-term sobriety, nervous system regulation, and what it really takes to build a stable life after alcohol. Lane shares her journey of 29 years in recovery and reflects on the unexpected lessons that come with staying sober across decades. From early recovery to parenting, global travel, career shifts, and the challenges of navigating stress...
- Mar 31, 202649 min
Finding Humor, Belonging, and Emotional Sobriety with Carly Schwartz
In this episode of Confident Sober Women, Shelby sits down with writer and journalist Carly Schwartz to talk about addiction, emotional sobriety, and the complicated path to recovery. Carly is a former editor in chief of the San Francisco Examiner and a founding editor of HuffPost San Francisco. Her upcoming memoir, I’ll Try Anything Twice: Misadventures of a Self-Medicated Life, shares the honest and often surprising story of her journey through depression, drug use, and eventually sobriety....
- Mar 24, 202610 min
Why Sobriety Is Just the Beginning of Healing
In this solo episode of Confident Sober Women, Shelby John returns after a period of personal and professional growth to share what’s evolving in her life, her work, and the direction of the podcast. Shelby opens up about a season of transition—navigating motherhood, major life changes, and expanding her therapy practice—while reflecting on how these experiences deepen her understanding of healing. She shares why sobriety, while powerful, is only the starting point for many women. This episod...
Get Confident Sober Women summaries in your inbox
Free AI-powered daily recaps. Key takeaways, quotes, and mentions — in a 5-minute read.
Get Free Summaries →Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
You Might Also Like
Listeners also like.
Your Sober Sweet Spot
Dr Olubunmi
Wild Sobriety
Mary Wagstaff
Alcohol Free Life - Janey Lee Grace
Janey Lee Grace
Unshakeable Confidence
Tamsin Broster
Inspired by Design with Sarah St Pierre
Sarah St Pierre
GetSoberWithNick Podcast
Nick O'Shea
Tribe Sober - inspiring an alcohol free life!
Janet
Thriving Alcohol-Free with Mocktail Mom
Deb, Mocktail Mom
We Are Women
Nechami Tenenbaum
Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories
Brad McLeod
Sober Awkward
soberawkward
Casa De Confidence Podcast | Grow Your Business, Life and Confidence
Julie DeLucca-Collins - Business Strategist for Women in Midlife
About Confident Sober Women
Join Shelby John, sober since July 1, 2002, for empowering conversations on the Confident Sober Women podcast with women who've found joy and confidence in their alcohol and drug-free lives. This show is a rally cry for empathetic, resilient, and wisdom-seeking women dedicated to building a life you don't want to escape from after that crucial first year of a sober lifestyle.Discover how to:· Build unshakable confidence in your sober life· Break free from societal drinking norms· Overcome the shame cycle and emotional numbing· Resist the glamorized, over-hyped social influences around alcohol· Create a pure and joyful life beyond recoveryHear inspiring stories and practical advice on:· Healing trauma· Mindful parenting in recovery· Optimizing physical and mental health· Building a new, empowered identity</
Customized Recaps
AI-powered recaps with compact key takeaways, quotes, and insights.
Straight to Your Inbox
Get key takeaways from Confident Sober Women in a 5-minute read.
Save Hours Every Week
Stay current on your favorite podcasts without falling behind.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Podzilla's Confident Sober Women daily summary?
It's a free AI-powered email that summarizes new episodes of Confident Sober Women as soon as they're published. You get the key takeaways, notable quotes, and links & mentions — all in a quick read.
How does the Confident Sober Women podcast summary work?
When a new episode drops, our AI transcribes and analyzes it, then generates a personalized summary tailored to your interests and profession. It's delivered to your inbox every morning.
Is this an official Confident Sober Women product?
No. Podzilla is an independent service that summarizes publicly available podcast content. We're not affiliated with or endorsed by Shelby.
Can I get summaries of other podcasts too?
Absolutely! The free plan covers up to 3 podcasts. Upgrade to Pro for 15, or Premium for 50. Browse our full catalog at /podcasts.
How often does Confident Sober Women release new episodes?
Confident Sober Women publishes weekly. Our AI generates a summary within hours of each new episode.
What topics does Confident Sober Women cover?
Confident Sober Women covers topics including Business, Entrepreneurship, Fitness, Health & Fitness, Kids & Family, Family, Mental Health. Our AI identifies the specific themes in each episode and highlights what matters most to you.
Start getting Confident Sober Women summaries tomorrow morning.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.