Session 457: Exploring Sober Curiosity

At the start of a new year, it's common to see people vow to take a month-long break from alcohol. But as research continues to uncover the toll that alcohol can take on our overall health, Dry January has evolved from a yearly challenge into a full-on lifestyle change towards mindful drinking. Now, a lot more of us are asking, "What does it look like to invite more sober moments into everyday life?" This is where the idea of sober curiosity comes in. It's not about adopting a complete anti-alcohol mindset, but about looking at it as more of an option rather than a necessity. Here to dive into exploring sober curiosity with us is returning guest, Kristen Feemster, LMFT. As a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified personal trainer, she aims for wellness in both physical and mental health in her work. Today we'll chat about what sober curiosity really means and why this movement is resonating so deeply for so many of us. We'll also talk about practical ways to step into sober curiosity and how to build a lifestyle that feels sustainable and rewarding for your overall well-being. About the Podcast The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves. Resources & Announcements Want to reflect on this conversation in community? Join us inside our Patreon community where we're unpacking this episode together. You can now catch episodes of the Therapy for Black Girls podcast on YouTube . Be sure to

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Session 457: Exploring Sober Curiosity is an episode from Therapy for Black Girls by iHeartPodcasts and Joy Harden Bradford, Ph.D..

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This episode was published on Apr 1, 2026.

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