An episode to remind you that sobriety is not about deprivation but about choosing freedom and fuller living.
My guest today is Kristin Martinez, a passionate sober content creator and founder of Queen City Sober. Kristin shares her personal journey through grief, motherhood, and reclaiming joy without alcohol, highlighting how community and creative non-alcoholic drinks transformed her life. Discover practical tips, heartfelt stories, and a delicious adaptogenic mocktail recipe that celebrates sobriety as an empowering and liberating path.
In this episode:
Kristin’s story: overcoming grief and mommy wine culture to embrace sobriety
The role of community and support in her sober journey
How she navigates social events and out-and-about moments sober
Making non-alcoholic drinks fun, creative, and satisfying
The impact of redefining sobriety as liberation, not deprivation
Practical tips for beginners and sober-curious listeners
Favorite non-alcoholic brands and mocktail recipes
The importance of processing grief without numbing
Upcoming plans for Queen City Sober
How sobriety opens more time and deepens life experiences
Timestamps:
00:00 - Welcome and introduction to Kristin Martinez and her sobriety journey 02:05 - Starting with community support and her role as a sober content creator 04:36 - Making her signature mocktail: The Leibner After Dark 10:04 - Kristin’s sober milestone: 603 days alcohol-free 13:05 - Addressing mommy wine culture and societal expectations 15:13 - The grief of losing her grandmother and self-medicating with wine 19:26 - Recognizing the signs that prompted her to get sober 26:46 - Grieving her grandmother sober and processing feelings authentically 30:09 - Favorite non-alcoholic brands and mocktail inspirations 31:11 - Out-and-about sober drink options for social settings 32:07 - Kristin’s message: Sobriety as liberation, not deprivation.
Mocktail Recipe Shared by Kristin - Livener After Dark:
1. Fill a highball glass with ice 2. Add 2.5 oz Three Spirit Livener, 0.75 oz lime juice, 2-3 bar spoons cocktail cherry syrup to glass, and 3 dashes New Orleans-style bitters, we used All The Bitter. Code MOCKTAILMOM for a discount 3. Stir well to combine 3. Gently top with Blueberry Hibiscus Topo Chico sparkling water, pouring down the bar spoon (any hibiscus, dark cherry, or berry sparkling water works—or even plain sparkling water in a pinch) 4. Gently stir to combine 5. Garnish with fresh lime wheel + cocktail cherry
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