Sober Banter

Rachel & Colin Casey
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Sober Banter is a podcast about life without alcohol—real, relatable, and never boring. Hosts Rachel and Colin share honest conversations that explore sobriety with humor, heart, and a little chaos.

  1. Sharing the Mess, Healing the Shame (ft. Kellie Adams author of 'Shit I Do Sober')

    MAR 26

    Sharing the Mess, Healing the Shame (ft. Kellie Adams author of 'Shit I Do Sober')

    What happens when hitting rock bottom becomes the beginning of your biggest breakthrough? In this raw and riveting conversation, Rachel sits down with Kellie Adams—author of Shit I Do Sober—to explore her path from addiction to authenticity. From navigating postpartum depression to planning a sober wedding, Kelly shares the unfiltered truth about recovery, resilience, and finding purpose through pain. Prefer to watch instead? Catch the full video episode on Sober Banter’s YouTube channel – click here to watch! Enjoyed this episode? Let’s stay connected! 💌 Subscribe to Sober Banter so you never miss an episode. 💬 Leave a review or a comment—your thoughts mean the world and help others find us. 🔄 Share this episode with someone who might need it. 📱 Follow us on Instagram: @soberbanterpodcast  ☕️ Support the show:  Buy us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberbanter  Donate at https://www.venmo.com/u/Soberbanter Connect with Kellie Adams: 🌐 Website: shitidosober.com 📸 Instagram: @shitidosoberbook 📘 Facebook: S**t I Do Sober 🐦 X: @shitidosober 🎵 TikTok: @shitidosober Check out Kellie Adams’ book, S**t I Do Sober, available now on Amazon! Do you have questions or feedback or want to be a guest? Hit us up at soberbanter.com or email Rachel at rachel@soberbanter.com (00:00) - Welcome Kellie Adams (02:46) - Challenges and Triumphs (11:45) - Writing a Memoir (21:36) - Staying Sober (23:10) - Service Work (27:12) - Sober Marriage (32:05) - Tattoos (36:58) - Postpartum Depression (41:06) - Final Thoughts ★ Support this podcast ★

    37 min
  2. Exploring Sobriety: Outdoor Adventures (ft. Nick Pearson of Sober Outdoors)

    MAR 11

    Exploring Sobriety: Outdoor Adventures (ft. Nick Pearson of Sober Outdoors)

    Can hitting the trails help you stay on the path to recovery? In this inspiring episode, Rachel and Colin chat with Nick Pearson, founder of Sober Outdoors, about how nature, community, and sobriety intersect. From the slopes to the boardroom, Nick opens up about the accident that changed his family’s life, his personal recovery journey, and how outdoor adventures became a powerful tool for healing and connection. Prefer to watch instead? Catch the full video episode on Sober Banter’s YouTube channel – click here to watch! Get in contact with Nick Pearson, Founder & Executive Director of Sober Outdoors Website: www.soberoutdoors.org Instagram: @soberoutdoors_org Become a Sober Outdoors member today! Enjoyed this episode? Let’s stay connected! 💌 Subscribe to Sober Banter so you never miss an episode. 💬 Leave a review or a comment—your thoughts mean the world and help others find us. 🔄 Share this episode with someone who might need it. 📱 Follow us on Instagram: @soberbanterpodcast  ☕️ Support the show:  Buy us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberbanter  Donate at https://www.venmo.com/u/Soberbanter Do you have questions or feedback or want to be a guest? Hit us up at soberbanter.com or email Rachel at rachel@soberbanter.com (00:50) - Skiing drunk vs sober (04:53) - Nick's story (07:26) - Relapse (10:57) - Sober events (14:39) - The start of sober outdoors (20:59) - LGBT Outdoors (29:26) - Relationships & Dating (36:48) - Myspace top 8 (41:13) - Painting at an abandoned strip club ★ Support this podcast ★

    45 min
  3. The profound impact of sharing our story (ft. Waylon)

    MAR 3

    The profound impact of sharing our story (ft. Waylon)

    What does it mean to heal across generations? In this deeply personal episode, Rachel and Colin sit down with Waylon, who opens up about his journey through alcoholism, receiving an ADHD diagnosis, and reconnecting with his Indigenous identity. Through raw reflection and cultural insight, they explore sobriety not just as a personal path—but as a reclamation of self, spirit, and community Enjoyed this episode? Let’s stay connected! 💌 Subscribe to Sober Banter so you never miss an episode. 💬 Leave a review or a comment—your thoughts mean the world and help others find us. 🔄 Share this episode with someone who might need it. 📱 Follow us on Instagram: @soberbanterpodcast  ☕️ Support the show:  Buy us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberbanter  Donate at https://www.venmo.com/u/Soberbanter Do you have questions or feedback or want to be a guest? Hit us up at soberbanter.com or email Rachel at rachel@soberbanter.com  (00:00) - Introduction and featured guest Waylon (04:57) - ADHD Diagnosis and Its Impact (06:54) - The Power of Sobriety and Community (09:41) - Treatment and Recovery (19:26) - The Importance of Self-Examination (21:43) - Relapse and Impulsive behaviors (24:07) - Genocide Survivors (33:43) - Reflections on Community and Identity (36:39) - The Role of Heritage and Culture (40:26) - The Power of Storytelling ★ Support this podcast ★

    50 min
  4. Conversations on Creativity and Balance with Allison and Julie

    FEB 21

    Conversations on Creativity and Balance with Allison and Julie

    In this cozy and candid episode, Rachel is joined by writer Julie—author of Like a Normal Person—and Allison, creator of the Dare to Be newsletter. Together, they dive into the realities of sober creativity, from writing memoirs and navigating vulnerability to finding joy in kitchen gadgets and everyday rituals. It’s an honest, uplifting look at what it means to share your story and stay grounded while living—and creating—in sobriety. Thank you to Allison Deraney and Julie Fontes for gracing Sober Banter with your insights, wisdom, and hope. Please visit their newsletters; they’re wonderful writers with even more valuable content to share in their weekly publications!  Click this link for DARE TO BE by Allison Deraney Click this link for Like a Normal Person by Julie Fontes Enjoyed this episode? Let’s stay connected! 💌 Subscribe to Sober Banter so you never miss an episode. 💬 Leave a review or a comment—your thoughts mean the world and help others find us. 🔄 Share this episode with someone who might need it. 📱 Follow us on Instagram: @soberbanterpodcast  ☕️ Support the show:  Buy us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberbanter  Donate at https://www.venmo.com/u/Soberbanter Do you have questions or feedback or want to be a guest? Hit us up at soberbanter.com or email Rachel at rachel@soberbanter.com  (00:00) - Introduction and Ice Breakers (02:14) - Being a Sober Creator (05:39) - social media and similar platforms (09:32) - Imposter syndrome in sobriety (13:17) - High-bottom drunks (19:55) - Sober Travels & Dry January (22:51) - Marrying your drinking buddy (26:58) - Graffitied books (30:35) - Evolving (38:18) - Transparency comes at a price. (44:54) - Fainting Goats ★ Support this podcast ★

    48 min
  5. Valentine's Day: Love Through a Sober Lens

    FEB 14

    Valentine's Day: Love Through a Sober Lens

    Happy Valentine's Day from Colin, Rachel, and Evan!  Enjoyed this episode? Let’s stay connected! 💌 Subscribe to Sober Banter so you never miss an episode.💬 Leave a review or a comment—your thoughts mean the world and help others find us.🔄 Share this episode with someone who might need it.📱 Follow us on Instagram: @soberbanterpodcast☕️ Support the show:Buy us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberbanterDonate at https://www.venmo.com/u/Soberbanter Do you have questions or feedback or want to be a guest? Hit us up at soberbanter.com or email Rachel at rachel@soberbanter.com (00:00) - Opening Banter (02:27) - Guest Interviews and Gratitude (05:07) - Family Dynamics (06:01) - Inappropriate Music Choices (09:08) - Super Bowl Halftime Show (12:34) - Handling Responsibilities in Sobriety (16:18) - Podcast Plans and Personal Health (23:01) - Valentine's Day Fun with Evan ★ Support this podcast ★

    26 min
  6. Insights and Inspiration (ft. Krys)

    JAN 27

    Insights and Inspiration (ft. Krys)

    In this powerful international episode, Colin and Rachel sit down with Krys from Canada, who shares how loneliness led her to seek sobriety—and ultimately, community and purpose. With raw honesty, she opens up about the highs, lows, and real growth that comes from staying the course. This one’s all about connection, resilience, and redefining what sober life can look like. Prefer to watch instead? Catch the full video episode on Sober Banter’s YouTube channel – click here to watch! Enjoyed this episode? Let’s stay connected! 💌 Subscribe to Sober Banter so you never miss an episode. 💬 Leave a review or a comment—your thoughts mean the world and help others find us. 🔄 Share this episode with someone who might need it. 📱 Follow us on Instagram: @soberbanterpodcast  ☕️ Support the show:  Buy us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberbanter  Donate at https://www.venmo.com/u/Soberbanter Connect with Krys! https://www.instagram.com/soberkrys Do you have questions or feedback or want to be a guest? Hit us up at soberbanter.com or email Rachel at rachel@soberbanter.com (00:00) - Welcome Krys to Sober Banter (03:39) - Personal Struggles and Relapses (07:13) - The Role of Community and Support (18:38) - Smart Recovery and Emotional Regulation (29:14) - Traveling Sober (36:13) - Hosting Sober Events: Challenges and Insights (49:30) - Support from Friends and Family and Rediscovering Old Hobbies (01:00:20) - Sharing the Journey: Social Media ★ Support this podcast ★

    1h 3m
  7. Sober Living (ft. Priya)

    JAN 16

    Sober Living (ft. Priya)

    This was our first in-person recording, and technical difficulties were real. We couldn’t afford proper equipment, and Colin’s audio suffered. We ask for your grace with the audio for this episode. Video Link - https://youtu.be/_nUSspE-pss 00:00 Welcome Priya! 00:15 Podcast Setup Struggles 02:10 Pet Peeves and Social Etiquette 09:55 Weather and Technology Debates 18:13 Dating Life and our Tinder Love Story 24:46 Superstitions and Religion vs. Spirituality 28:13 Do you have to forgive to move forward? 34:26 Making Amends 39:20 Conclusion and Farewell’s If you’re feeling generous, any amount you can contribute would be appreciated. Here’s the link to the campaign: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Soberbanter https://www.venmo.com/u/soberbanter Priya’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/priya_mcc ★ Support this podcast ★

    40 min
  8. Empower, Inspire, Prevent (ft. Nathan Wray)

    JAN 8

    Empower, Inspire, Prevent (ft. Nathan Wray)

    Video Link - https://youtu.be/yYDy9R4S1vk 0:00 Meet Nathan Wary 0:42 Nathan’s Chicago Cubs Story 1:27 Colin’s Dallas Stars Stanley Cup Story 6:05 Nathan’s Sobriety Story 8:25 Working with Youth Prevention 16:09 Disposable Vapes 25:30 Empowered VS Disempowered 31:34 Flipping the Mindset 40:17 Yelping Bosses 56:40 Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance 1:04:30 Connecting with Teens 1:11:31 New lingo with teens 1:17:00 Bringing Light to Heavy Moments 1:27:22 Marriage and Sobriety Information about Nathan Wray https://www.nathanwrayspeaks.com Instagram and TikTok @thatnathanwray Email: nathan@nathanwrayspeaks.com Enjoyed this episode? Let’s stay connected! 💌 Subscribe to Sober Banter so you never miss an episode. 💬 Leave a review or a comment—your thoughts mean the world and help others find us. 🔄 Share this episode with someone who might need it. 📱 Follow us on Instagram: @soberbanterpodcast  ☕️ Support the show:  Buy us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberbanter  Donate at https://www.venmo.com/u/Soberbanter Do you have questions or feedback or want to be a guest? Hit us up at soberbanter.com or email Rachel at rachel@soberbanter.com  ★ Support this podcast ★

    1h 39m
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    Sober Banter is a podcast about life without alcohol—real, relatable, and never boring. Hosts Rachel and Colin share honest conversations that explore sobriety with humor, heart, and a little chaos.

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      Rachel & Colin Casey
    • Episodes
      21
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      © 2025 Sober Banter
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