The Sober Curator: Making Alcohol-Free Living Fun, Normal & Inspiring with Alysse Bryson

What does it look like to build a fun, fulfilling life with less alcohol—or none at all?

In this episode of the Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, Molly talks with Elise Bryson, CEO and curator of The Sober Curator, about sober curiosity, recovery, non-alcoholic drinks, and the changing culture around alcohol.

They explore why alcohol-free living is becoming more mainstream, how the non-alcoholic beverage movement is helping normalize drinking less, and why choosing not to drink should never feel awkward or restrictive.

If you’re sober curious, exploring a mostly alcohol-free lifestyle, or working to change your relationship with alcohol, this conversation offers encouragement, practical resources, and a refreshing reminder that drinking less can actually open the door to more.

In This Episode

How The Sober Curator started and grew into a global alcohol-free lifestyle resourceWhy Elise believes alcohol may be having its own “cigarette moment”How attitudes toward sobriety and sober curiosity have changedThe growth of non-alcoholic beer and zero-proof optionsWhy choosing not to drink is becoming more normalizedThe difference between recovery, sobriety, and an Alcohol Minimalist lifestyleWhy alcohol-free living doesn’t have to feel restrictive or boringHow community and support can make change easierWhy it matters to pay attention when alcohol starts raising red flagsHow to create more fun, connection, and celebration without relying on alcoholResources Mentioned:

The Sober CuratorMore Sober OctoberSunnyside MedLow risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:

Healthy men under 65:

No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.

Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older:

No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week.

One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink.