Welcome to another Stories from the Other Side on The Crazy Ex-Wives Club! In today's powerful and inspiring show, host Erica Bennett sits down with Kristi Tanner, the Mocktail Mommy, who shares her remarkable journey from alcohol dependency to a transformed sober lifestyle post-divorce. Together, they discuss how societal norms often revolve around alcohol, and how the socially acceptable happy hour can turn into a problem. Kristi opens up about using alcohol as a coping mechanism during her toughest moments, including her struggles with postpartum depression, the pressures of being a stay-at-home mom, and her battle with addiction that eventually led her to rehab and a life-changing awakening. Tune in for this two part exploration of when alcohol becomes too much.

Learn more about Kristi Tanner; Kristi Tanner faced significant challenges during a difficult period in her marriage. Struggling to cope with her inner turmoil and fears, she initially turned to wine as a temporary escape, hoping to quiet the nagging intuition that something was deeply amiss. Each night, she hoped that the discomfort would dissipate by morning, only to find it returning relentlessly. This cycle of avoidance underscored the persistent nature of her issues and the daunting reality she feared to confront. When Krist got sober she creating accountability through her "mocktail mommy" Instagram account, which celebrates the joy of non-alcoholic living.

Email: kristijtanner@gmail.com

Instagram: Mocktailmommy

Facebook: Kristi Julia Tanner