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The weight we carry all day long can be exhausting, and we don't mean pumping iron, we mean the MENTAL LOAD. Whether it's the tasks of the house or managing sober emotions, the amount we lift in just our brains is massive. On this week's new episode we are breaking down the mental load of not just life-- but life alcohol-free.

Join J + A in a meeting of the minds in Mental Load AF. 

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Spending summer sober comes with ALL the things, triggers, clarity, FOMO, + JOMO. In this week's NEW episode J + A talk summers alcohol-free, what they do instead of drinking, and how to keep your COOL this season. Tune in to Sober Summer AF now. 

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Finding, maintaining, and navigating friendships in sobriety can be a really tough thing to do. Thankfully, in this week's new episode, J + A are joined by therapist, Susan Knower. Susan helps break down the ins and outs of sober friendships, including her own experiences. We are not joking when we say we LOVE this woman, and we know you will too. Enjoy Friendships AF. 

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Your girls are back for another round of Sober Situations. J + A go through a new set of scenarios that are common in sobriety and share thier experiences, advice, and laughs. This is the perfect episode to mix up your favorite summer mocktail, grab a cozy spot and lets get real on this week's new episode of Mocksicated, Sober Situations AF.

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This week's brand NEW episode features Elisabeth Brosnan. Elisabeth joins J + A to share her personal experience with perfectionism from a young age, through career, and into motherhood. PLUS how this all affected her relationship with alcohol. 

Grab a mock and laugh with our friend Elisabeth on Perfectionism AF. 

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ADHD is a neurotypical disorder that can affect someone's brain from a young age, the development of these brains can lead to a whole set of symptoms that not only affect daily life, but the potential to harbor addictive traits as well. So what happens when someone with ADHD drinks? Well we can't answer that for everyone but this week's brand new episode dives into our very own neurodivegent brain, J's. Tune in to hear how she's dealt with this disorder and so much more on ADHD AF.

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J + A are joined by guest, Elizabeth Garchar, in this week's ALL NEW episode. Elizabeth is a MD, who specializes in High Risk Pregnancies. She graciously shares so much wisdom, details the affects that alcohol has on the fetus and drops some facts that even J + A never heard throughout all their pregnancies. Tune in to High Risk Pregnancy AF now!

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Sorry.. not sorry but today J + A are talking Apologies AF. Apologizing takes on a new meaning once becoming alcohol-free. And while we are moving forward into an unapologetic life of sobriety, do we need to make amends for who were when we drank? That and so much more on our NEW episode of Mocksicated. 

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This week J + A welcome Suzanne Warye. Suzanne is a force in the sobriety world, with not only a podcast, a peer support cafe, retreats, but soon A BOOK. Taking us through her story into the founding of the Sober Mom Life, Suzanne is an incredible example of leading in sobriety.

Catch Suzanne @SuzanneWarye @thesobermomlife

Click this link for FREE week with us in the Sober Mom Life Cafe:  https://the-sober-mom-life.mn.co/

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Sobriety comes with all sorts of crazy situations, some are so common that they are felt throughout all of our alcohol-free journeys. In today's epsiode, J + A tell us how they would handle a number of those and so much more. Whether you have just been invited to a winery, or someone you know is speaking on your sobriety, your besties AF have your back. 

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One of the most terrifying parts of drinking... blackouts. But does everyone experience them? Today J + A get real about blackouts. What causes them, who is at higher risk, and so much more. Grab a mock to soothe the soul and listen to this week's episode, Blackouts AF.

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Today J + A tell you THEIR story. How did they stop drinking alcohol? Did they tell each other? From our backgrounds, to our friendship, to the story of Mocksicated, J + A give you a look into what fuels their sobriety. 

Whether you've listened to J + A's stories in season 1, or you are a new listener, we are excited to have you get to know US better. With laughter through tears, we invite you to listen to our story. 

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Isolation is something that creeps up and can thrive in the hardest of situations. From drinking to giving it up, alcohols affect on isolation is large. Today, J + A get real with isolation and offer some love and encouragement to those going through it. 

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One of the most jarring experiences in sobriety is a drunk dream. No matter how long you have been alcohol-free, these dreams can illicit a number of reactions. Today, J + A discuss dreams, what they mean, why we have them, and how they cope with theirs. Grab your coffee, dream journal, and let's dive in to Dreams AF. 

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This week, J + A bring on their bestie AF, Abby Calabrese. After meeting at a sober mom retreat, the girls felt a sense of community and fitting in with each other that immediately bonded them. Fitting in, or the feeling of fitting in, can be so difficult when you do life alcohol-free but finding your people and the ones who will show up for you is the key... and your people are out there! 

Tune in as J + A(squared) discuss Fitting In AF

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Taking the steps to stop drinking can be terrifying. Day 1 feels so heavy and so unsure... what happens when you are on day 2000? Where does the heavy go and are we still unsure?  Join J + A as they look back on J's 2000 day alcohol-free journey and what advice she would gice to her past self. 

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J + A take on the world of canned mocktails. With honest reviews of which mocktail is worth keeping around and which might be better to skip, the girls take you through at least four different brands and types of mocktails. Each of these should available at most places you can find alcohol-free bevvys, so you can do a little taste testing of your own! 

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In the world we live in you either live to socialize or prefer to stay behind the scenes, BUT that doesn't change the fact that both of these groups of people still experience social anxiety. When you take drinking out of the mix, that anxiety just feels bigger. In today's episode, J + A talk all about social anxiety and how it has affected them in their sobriety. Grab a mock babes, it's time to chat!

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J + A recap thier incredible weekend away. Have you ever wondered what a SOBER retreat looks like? This weekend the girls did just that when they took a leap of faith and traveled to arizona for a Sober Mom retreat. Can you really make lasting friendships in three days? And what about the grips of social anxiety? Is there really that many sober moms?

Tune in NOW to hear all about it 

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J + A are BACK with another round of question and answer. Get to know them even better as they candidly give thier takes on everything from what's in their coffee cup to how they have handled a 25 year friendship. Grab those mocks babes, it's time to laugh. 

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This week the girls get real and RAW about what is going on in their lives. 2025 has been a little rocky, and J + A reflect on what that's been like for them and how it would be if they were still drinking. Get ready for some tears

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There's no better way to celebrate love than snuggling up and turning on your favorite Rom Com. As self proclaimed Rom Com experts, J + A break down their favorites and look at how alcohol influences these films. Whether you are a Julia Roberts stan, have the entire Dirty Dance scene memorized, or just love love, this episode is for you.

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Today J + A are joined by guest Veronica Castillo to discuss hormones. A wealth of knowledge, Veronica speaks from her many hats and degrees about how alcohol plays in to overall health as well as our hormones. Grab a notebook with your mock today babes. 

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Finding center, grounding, and even spiritual connection can feel foreign when you decide to do life alcohol free. J + A share the rituals they have added into their life that help them navigate sobriety. Adding in some affirmations and an easy meditation, today's episode is a great way to keep the peace and take these things with you as we close out Dry January.

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The Surgeon General just issued a new warning advising that all alcohol include a label indicating the cancer risks that come with alcohol consumption. In today's episode J + A talk facts around carcinogens, specifically alcohol, and how it is affecting our society. 

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This episode is all about fitness! And it features our very own J to talk us through all the ins and outs of what she considers fitness and how being alcohol-free has inspired her journey. Whether you are a newly alcohol-free, wanting to embrace fitness, or just here for the laughs, welcome and enjoy Fitness AF.

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Your girls are BACK. Season 3 is live, and we are welcoming back new and familar listeners in the New Year. Whether this is your first time listening to Mocksicated or you've been here since the beginning it is so great to catch back up and let you know what to expect this season. 

Happy New Year Babes!

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100 EPISODES!

We are beyond grateful for our listeners, our besties AF. To celebrate we are spending this LAST episode of the season by chatting about all the ways we are thankful for this alcohol-free life. From so many connections to zero hangovers, this life really is something to celebrate. So grab your thankful Mock and lets get THANKFUL. 

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Our last Q + A of the season and this time we are looking back at some of our favorite episodes. A + J  remember some of the funniest, most meaningful, and just great moments of our SECOND season. Whether you listened along with us or are still catching up, come sit, laugh and talk through some of Mocksicated's best moments of 2024. 

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Becoming alcohol-free is something that can completely uproot us and have us wondering what and where we stand. In this episode, J + A take us through the steps of creating our own set of core values post alcohol. We all have something that we believe in, something that we operate life out of-- for most those are your core values.

They are what we come back to at the end of the day as who we are and what defines us--- so whether you have a solid list of values or feel like they could use a revamp, grab a mock, tune in, and lets get to the core. 

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HEY! It's J's Birthday! In order to celebrate, J + A sat down to cover what the last year of growth has been like. Five years of alcohol-free life, and we are constantly learning from ourselves and each other. What better day to look back, reflect, and celebrate how far we have come. 

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BOO! It's not a spooky ghost we see but someone asking us if we want a drink.. or three 😩

A + J are back on this Halloween day to poke fun at all the SCARY situations we may find ourselves in these days. Today's episode is full of tricks but being alcohol-free is YOUR treat! Grab a handful of the Trick or Treater's candy and listen to Haunted Houses AF.

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Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is more common than you may think. On today's episode, J + A get down to the basics and break down the facts regarding this condition. It is something that affects millions across the country, and that number could include you! It's time to learn babes, let's talk AUD. 

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Did you know there were Three P's to sobriety?

It's more than just a catchy rhyme but three guidelines to keep you steady on your journey AF. And honestly, J + A think these extend beyond alcohol-free life into everyday living! So what are these three P's? Listen now to find out 💖

One of the top questions we get asked at Mocksicated, is how to talk to someone about their alcohol-use. In this brand new episode, J + A discuss what works, what doesn't, and when the time is right. Whether you know someone struggling with their relationship with alcohol or not, Say Something AF is here to guide us through the tough conversations that are worth being had. 

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Are you ready for some.... Football?!

That's right your girls J + A are TACKLING the topic of football. One of them knows the game but they both knew the PRE-game and everything that comes with it. Football and alcohol are one of those things that seemingly come hand in hand so see how the girls break it down and stay in the game alcohol-free. 

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EXTROVERTS! It's your time to shine... just like everyday :) 

Last week we dove in to what it is like being an introvert in an alcohol-free world, so this week we flip the table and focus on our favorite extrovert A 💖 Let this be your reminder to live LOUD and PROUD. 

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Calling all Introverts!

Don't worry we aren't going to make you guys DO anything ... just ask you to listen to our NEW episode Introvert AF. We start this two-part series with the introvert in our duo.. J. Tunie in now to hear all about how she gets through life sans liquid courage. 🙃💖

Our ~newest~ episode is LIVE 🫶🏻

Today we are talking all about our FAVES AF. There is so much we love about life alcohol-free, but you’ll need to tune in now(!) to hear what made our favorites list

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This is a special epsiode for us,  Nutrition AF is live and it features our lifetime bestie! Rebecca Keller is a queen of fitness and drops nothing but knowledge on fueling our bodies. 💪

Please give a HUGE mocks welcome to our girl Becky, you also can check out her daily inspiration @kellerfit. 

*manifesting our nutritious future as we speak* 

You know what they say about assuming? 😜

On this week’s new episode of Mocksicated, we are delving into the topic of Assumptions AF. We all make assumptions daily, whether it’s at our job or communicating with our people. These assumptions aren’t facts… so why do we think they are?! 

Tune in NOW for that answer and so much more!

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How you begin your day sets the tone (+ your mood.) On today’s NEW episode, J + A talk all about morning routines. 

Did you know that employees with a morning routine earn up to $12,500 yearly more than those who don’t?

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Have you heard of FAB?! And no babe we aren’t talking about your skin (even though we know that’s fab too)

On today’s NEW episode J + A break down FAB, or the fading-affect bias. Do you tend to remember things in a positive light? Learn more about how this phenomenon and how it connects to our drinking.

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Back to school… Back to school.. to prove that not drinking alcohol is COOL!! 

Our newest episode Back to School AF is live now, and the perfect listen for any parent, student, or just anybody who wants to reminisce about the glory of back to school supplies. 

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TRIGGER WARNING Drinking + Driving, among other dangerous and destrictive activities discussed. 

Alcohol and danger almost always come as a pair. In today's BRAND NEW episode, Danger AF, J + A discuss how being under the influence leads to outright dangerous behavior, PLUS how we look at danger differently through an alcohol-free lens.

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Your relationship with trust affects almost everything you do, so how does drinking alcohol play into that? On today's NEW episode of Mocksicated we are talking Trust AF. 

All the trust that was broken during our drinking years and how we have worked to build it back in our lives alcohol-free. 

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Today’s NEW episode is a near a dear to us. We are emo girls. We are music girls. Songs tell us how we feel and when to feel it. So, of course we are talking Songs AF!

 We are already kicking ourselves at the ones we missed (paging eminems new album) 💿 

Tune in now on all streaming sites + let us know what your sober anthem is ✌️🎤

It was so awesome getting to chat with our friend Oscar last year, that we brought him back ONE year later. Oscar fills us in on how his work, his recovery, and his life alcohol-free is going since we spoke with him last. Listen NOW to catch up with Oscar. 

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……Cause baby you’re a firework!!! 🎶🧨

Todays newest episode, America AF, is out NOW 🇺🇸💙🤍❤️

Listen as you prepare for the holiday and DON’T forget your Mocks toolbox 🧰 

❤️make a plan 
💙drive yourself
🤍bring your own n/a bevs
❤️stay home 
💙give yourself a fun title/job
🤍make lots of plans 

HALT is the acronym for the four most common triggers in quitting drinking. Today, J + A break down what those are and how those can affect your journey AF. 

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