• Sober Adventures with Dirk Foster: Author, Podcaster, and Sobriety Coach
    Jul 24 2024

    From listening to a specific Metallica song as the plane takes off to how Southern California affected his addiction, on this episode of Sober Travel, Dirk Foster shows us all how we can travel while maintaining our sobriety and our sanity! Dirk is no stranger to sobriety podcasts as he is a host as well as a celebrated author of many books about sobriety and recovery. He shares his experiences getting sober, staying sober, overcoming his fear of flying, and how he used humor and some unexpected approaches to live an alcohol-free life. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this alcohol-free adventure!

    Check out Dirk's Books on Amazon: HERE

    If you like this podcast, please subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcast. If you would like to live and travel alcohol-free, head over to Kat Lyons Official so Kat and her team can help you with the perfect sober vacation for you and your family. Here you can also learn more about alcohol-free group trips and alcohol-free meetups!

    Contact and Follow Kat at Sober Travel:
    Email: kathleen@sobertraveling.com
    Instagram: @sobertraveling_ (Remember the underscore at the end)
    Website: katlyonsofficial.com

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    36 mins
  • Transformational Travel Coaching and Astrocartography: Insights from Sonia Cruz Oro of Travel Awakens
    Jul 4 2024

    In this episode of Sober Travel, host Kat Lyons interviews, Sonia Cruz Oro, founder of Travel Awakens, about using travel as a tool for personal transformation. Sonia is a certified travel coach from Ireland but is originally from Spain. She shares insights into how combining travel with coaching can lead to significant personal growth and change. They discuss the concept of astrocartography, which uses astrology to guide travel destinations that align with one's life path. The episode touches on breaking routines, stepping out of comfort zones, and the profound impact travel can have on overcoming addictions and achieving lasting transformation.

    Check out Sonia's website: https://www.travelawakens.com/

    If you like this podcast, please subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcast. If you would like to live and travel alcohol-free, head over to Kat Lyons Official so Kat and her team can help you with the perfect sober vacation for you and your family. Here you can also learn more about alcohol-free group trips and alcohol-free meetups!

    Contact and Follow Kat at Sober Travel:
    Email: kathleen@sobertraveling.com
    Instagram: @sobertraveling_ (Remember the underscore at the end)
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sobertraveling/
    For early access to our next interview season, visit www.sobertraveling.com

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    39 mins
  • Sober in the UK with Matt Pink: Dry App Creator and No Booze Cruise Leader
    Jun 19 2024

    In this episode of the Sober Travel Podcast, we will travel over to the UK to meet with Matt Pink, the innovative founder of the Dry app, which is revolutionizing the sober community worldwide. He is also known as The Better Life Guy and host of the No Booze Cruise in London.

    In this lively conversation, Matt shares his journey to sobriety, discusses the challenges of traveling without alcohol, and provides invaluable tips for making the most of your trips with a clear mind. Discover how the Dry app is fostering a vibrant, supportive community and learn about exciting events like the No Booze Cruise and the upcoming sober festival. If you're ready to redefine your vacations and create unforgettable, alcohol-free memories, this episode is for you. Tune in and get inspired to travel beyond the bar!

    Check out all Matt Pink is doing at https://www.betterlifeguy.com/

    If you like this podcast, please subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcast. If you would like to live and travel alcohol-free, head over to Kat Lyons Official so Kat and her team can help you with the perfect sober vacation for you and your family. Here you can also learn more about alcohol-free group trips and alcohol-free meetups!

    Contact and Follow Kat at Sober Traveling:
    Email: kathleen@sobertraveling.com
    Instagram: @sobertraveling_ (Remember the underscore at the end)

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    37 mins
  • Sober Traveling in Seattle, Washington: Emerald City Comic Con, Space Needle & More
    Jun 12 2024

    In this episode, host Kat Lyons is joined by her husband and travel partner, Nic in his much-anticipated debut on the podcast! This dynamic duo shares their adventure to Seattle, detailing their experiences at Emerald City Comic Con cosplaying, navigating the city's sights including their adventure to the Space Needle, and discussing the sober-friendly environment they encountered, including mocktails and gluten-free dining options. They offer insights into traveling sober, facing fears, and finding joy in the small moments of nerdy travel.

    If you like this podcast, please subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcast. If you would like to live and travel alcohol-free, head over to Kat Lyons Official so Kat and her team can help you with the perfect sober vacation for you and your family. Here you can also learn more about alcohol-free group trips and alcohol-free meetups!

    Contact and Follow Kat at Sober Traveling:
    Email: kathleen@sobertraveling.com
    Instagram:
    @sobertraveling_ (Remember the underscore at the end)
    Facebook:
    https://www.facebook.com/sobertraveling/
    For early access to our next interview season, visit www.sobertraveling.com

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    30 mins
  • Travel With Sober Curators: Alysse Bryson, Founder of the Sober Curator and Pop Buchanan, Founder of Sober is Dope
    Jun 3 2024

    Dive into an empowering and fun journey with guests from The Sober Curator team where we unfold the wonderful world of sober travel. Join your host, Kat, alongside guests Alysse Bryson, founder of The Sober Curator, and Pop Buchanan, founder of Sober is Dope and Sober Curator contributor, as they share insider tips, personal stories, and many years of sober wisdom for navigating travels and life with clarity, purpose, and humor. These two truly know what it means to have fun in sobriety because we are sober, not boring!

    Discover how sobriety can amplify the excitement of adventures, learn practical strategies for maintaining sober living on the road, and hear heartening tales of connection, recovery, mental health support, and personal growth. Whether you're sober curious, newly sober, in a 12 step recovery program like AA - Alcoholics Anonymous, or are supporting a sober person and looking to enrich your travels with more meaningful experiences, this episode serves as your passport to discovering the joy of alcohol-free adventures as part of our growing sober community.

    Here is a link to the Travel Section on The Sober Curator:
    What a Trip! Sober Travel & Sober Travel Tips (thesobercurator.com)

    Check out Pop's Podcast and Website: Sober is Dope

    If you like this podcast, please subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcast. If you would like to live and travel alcohol-free, head over to Kat Lyons Official so Kat and her team can help you with the perfect sober vacation for you and your family. Here you can also learn more about alcohol-free group trips and alcohol-free meetups!

    Contact and Follow Kat at Sober Traveling:
    Email: kathleen@sobertraveling.com
    Instagram: @sobertraveling_ (Remember the underscore at the end)
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sobertraveling/
    For early access to our next interview season, visit www.sobertraveling.com

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    52 mins
  • The Sober Travel Movement with Joni Sweet: Writer for National Geographic, Frommer's Travel Guides, Travel Weekly, Trip Savvy, Time Magazine, and More
    Jun 3 2024

    In this episode of 'Sober Travel', Kat discusses the growing sober travel movement with guest Joni Sweet, a celebrated travel, health, and wellness writer for National Geographic, Frommers Guides, Time Magazine, Travel Weekly, Trip Savvy, Forbes, and more! They delve into how the sober curious and sobriety movements are influencing travel and hospitality, revealing a significant shift in public opinion regarding alcohol consumption. Joni shares insights from her article for Frommer's on sober travel, discussing her research process, the positive reception to the piece, and the array of alcohol-free options being offered by airlines, hotels, and destinations. Joni and Kat discuss how wellness and travel intersect, offering personal advice on how to make travel a fulfilling part of one's sobriety and wellness journey.

    If you like this podcast, please subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcast. If you would like to live and travel alcohol-free, head over to Kat Lyons Official so Kat and her team can help you with the perfect sober vacation for you and your family. Here you can also learn more about alcohol-free group trips and alcohol-free meetups!

    Please consider supporting Joni's 79-mile bike ride on August 4th as part of the 2024 Pan-Mass Challenge. Her goal is to raise $6,000 for breast cancer research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

    Contact and Follow Kat at Sober Traveling:
    Email: kathleen@sobertraveling.com
    Instagram: @sobertraveling_ (Remember the underscore at the end)
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sobertraveling/
    For early access to our next interview season, visit www.sobertraveling.com

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    38 mins
  • A Sober Mom's Journey with Kimberly Kearns: "The Weekend Sober" Podcast Host and Successful Author
    Jun 3 2024

    Explore the world of alcohol-free travel with host Kat Lyons in the Sober Travel podcast. In this enlightening episode, guest Kimberly Kearns, a three-year sober mom, wife, author, and 'Weekend Sober' podcast host, shares her experiences and tips for navigating the world alcohol-free. Discover how to tackle travel anxiety without alcohol, make lasting memories with your family, and the importance of self-care strategies. Kim dives deep into her personal sober journey, highlighting the transition from drinking during the pandemic to founding 'Sober in the Suburbs', a support group in Boston aimed at fostering community and sobriety in everyday life. Gain insights into how sobriety transforms parenting, the way we form relationships and the pursuit of hobbies and passions like traveling to Walt Disney World without the influence of alcohol. Additionally, Kim Kearns talks about her very successful book, 'On the Edge of Shattered.' Tune in to 'Sober Traveling' for an inspiring discussion on living alcohol-free, sober parenting tips, overcoming mommy wine culture, and the joy of sober adventures worldwide at places like Walt Disney World!

    See everything awesome Kim is doing at:
    kimberlykearns.com and soberinthesuburbs.com
    Her Substack:
    https://open.substack.com/pub/kimkearns?r=cafum&utm_medium=ios

    If you like this podcast, please subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcast. If you would like to live and travel alcohol-free, head over to Kat Lyons Official so Kat and her team can help you with the perfect sober vacation for you and your family. Here you can also learn more about alcohol-free group trips and alcohol-free meetups!

    Contact and Follow Kat at Sober Traveling:
    Email:
    kathleen@sobertraveling.com
    Instagram:
    @sobertraveling_ (Remember the underscore at the end)
    Facebook:
    https://www.facebook.com/sobertraveling/
    For early access to our next interview season, visit
    www.sobertraveling.com

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    40 mins