The Sober Scoop

Doing things alone will change your life

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After traveling solo in Vietnam, India realized something shocking: most people are afraid to be alone… and it’s prohibiting them from becoming th...

You're addicted to instant gratification

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of times, our "addiction" is not to alcohol itself, but rather the need for dopamine and comfort. We're addicted to saying yes to...

Staying sober on vacation

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm giving you the tools to survive and thrive on your next sober vacation! It can be hard, but I promise, you'll be so grateful and p...

Alcohol is killing us... I was "scared straight" into sobriety

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The purpose of this episode is to make you never want to drink again. So many of us reach a point in sobriety where we start wondering if we could dri...

Vietnam put my sobriety to the test: peer pressure, cultural norms, and awkward moments

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m getting real about the challenges of staying sober while traveling through Vietnam. From the intense peer pressure of "Hap...

i was lying to everyone about my drinking

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Watch the video version HERE.I spent years living a lie, hiding a drinking problem that felt like a lead weight on my conscience. In this episode, I’...

My story: why i quit drinking (and how i did it)

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Watch the video version HERE.I'm walking you through the good, the bad, and the ugly on my journey with alcohol. From developing a drinking probl...

The truth about alcohol's effect on the brain

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Watch the video version HERE.Consuming alcohol damages the brain. Period. In today's episode we're talking about how getting sober might be ...

How to tell people you're getting sober

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Telling people you're getting sober is one of the most frustrating and difficult things in early sobriety, so today, I'm providing some tips...

What to do when a craving hits

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we’re diving into managing cravings and triggers in sobriety. This is often the hardest part, and where many people feel tempt...

I tried moderating my drinking... and failed.

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3fEQNNlSRz0Moderation is exhausting -quitting brings peace. In today’s episode, I share all the moderation strate...

Alcohol is ruining your sleep

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Alcohol doesn’t actually give you restful sleep -it sedates you. It can keep you in lighter, fragmented sleep and reduce REM, the stage where your b...

Do you need AA to get sober?

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are diving into why I personally did not do AA. While I believe it's a great option for some people, it wasn't for me. And I actual...

How to quit drinking | a guide to surviving early sobriety

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode if you want a straight forward, clear guide to quitting drinking once and for all. We will discuss my top tips for getting sobe...

British vs. American drinking culture

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is sobriety even a "thing" in the UK? Because I feel that having a drinking problem is so normalized over there -and maybe not even viewed a...

Becoming isolated in sobriety | introverts vs. extroverts

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It has come to my attention that I'm not the only one who has kind of isolated in sobriety... and NOT in a bad way. I just genuinely love being b...

Days 30-90: the hardest stage of sobriety

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We think that because we survived the first month, everything is going to be smooth sailing from there. But unfortunately for me and many others, it o...

Why Dry January doesn’t prepare you for long-term sobriety

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dry January is a break. Sobriety is a commitment. In today’s episode, we’re talking about why the strategies have to change when there’s no fini...

"High functioning alcoholic" - jail, death, or sobriety

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If I had stayed on the path I was on, it was going to end one of three ways: jail, death, or sobriety. And I’m so grateful I chose sobriety.Just bec...

Weight lifting: a beginner's guide

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we are talking about weight lifting, protein, and building muscle. So much of my journey has been about fitness and nutrition...

When does it get easier?

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When we're navigating sobriety, it can feel like it's NEVER going to get easier. But I'm here to tell you that it does! And there are t...

How to make sobriety your #1 priority

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I talk all the time about making sobriety your #1 priority, but what does that actually look like? How do you move through life with alcohol at the to...

Tips for Dry January and surviving your first month sober

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm giving you some tips to help you make it through your first month alcohol-free (whether that's for Dry January ...

What 30 days alcohol-free does for the body

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s pretty incredible how much the body can recover in just 30 days without alcohol -whether that’s sobriety or something like Dry January. In to...

Craving alcohol? Listen to this episode.

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Christmas Scoop Troop :) I wanted to create an episode that walks you through a craving in real time, so feel free to come back to this anytime ...

The best time to quit drinking is NOW

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever said, "How did I let myself get to this point?" -this episode is for you. I'm going to help relieve you of the guil...

Dating without alcohol | the harsh truth about sober dating

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is dating in sobriety actually harder, or just more intentional? This episode explores the shift from "drunken confidence" to finding real c...

How to know when it's time to quit dinking

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Sober Scoop, we're tackling the big question: How do you know if it's finally time to quit drinking?If you're in...

Cool girls don't drink | sobriety is chic!

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There is an elegance and sophistication to NOT drinking: that espresso after dinner, that diet coke with the lemon wedge, that bougie mocktail.... it&...

Thinking you could drink again? You're not alone.

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We've all had that thought... "Ok, I'm far enough into my sobriety where I could probably have a drink again right?" Wrong. In tod...

Is sobriety BORING?

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So many people think sobriety is boring… but what if the opposite is true? In this episode, I break down why getting sober isn’t about giving up f...

How I lost 50lbs | fitness, nutrition, sobriety & more

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how I lost 50 pounds—and kept it off. I’m sharing the real habits that changed my body and my life: s...

Thankful for sobriety :)

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Thanksgiving! Today I’m sharing the many things sobriety has given me — from clearer mental space to better digestion, deeper sleep, and eve...

Just stay sober TODAY | "one day at a time" actually works

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking about sobriety in terms of forever can feel overwhelming. Promising yourself you’ll never drink again is intimidating — but you don’t h...

THE FIRST 3 DAYS: a survival guide

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The first three days of sobriety are incredibly hard, and I get asked all the time how to make it through day three. It makes sense -your body and min...

The media's impact on Alcoholism | Is the media glorifying drinking problems?

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m breaking down how deeply the media has shaped our perception of alcohol. From scripted shows to reality TV, we’re constantly ...

How to survive the holidays in sobriety

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The holidays can be… a lot. Between catching up with people you only see once a year, awkward small talk, and a glass of something in everyone’s h...

The Truth About Alcohol: 10 Facts that will make you never want to drink again

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all heard that “a glass of wine a day is good for you,” but what if that’s one of the biggest health myths out there? In this episode, I...

Surviving daylight savings in Sobriety

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When the clocks turn back and the evenings get darker earlier, it can be a trigger for people in recovery. In today’s episode, I’m sharing six pra...

500 days sober | 5 things I've learned

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I just hit 500 days sober, and in this episode, I’m reflecting on some of the biggest lessons I’ve learned along the way — how sobriety has shif...

Dealing with setbacks in sobriety

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I’m opening up about a setback I’ve recently faced in sobriety. It’s strange how life can feel so good in so many ways... ...

Sobriety pros vs. cons | should you quit drinking?

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down all the amazing things I love about sobriety -but I’m also sharing the parts I don’t love. Of course, it...

Hitting Rock Bottom

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone always wants to know about my "rock bottom," and in today's episode, we talk about my version of a rock bottom -the event that...

Traumatized by my past | PTSD, bad memories, and healing from toxicity

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A visit to LA over the weekend sent me into a spiral... Having to relieve all the horrible memories I made there was extremely difficult and emotional...

Drinking on the job

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Drinking at work became part of my regular routine... and in today's episode, I want to talk about how people get to that point with their drinki...

You will NOT miss drinking

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m sharing 15 things I thought I’d miss in sobriety… but spoiler alert: I don’t miss a single one. Sobriety isn’t about fo...

Quit Drinking Without Willpower: how to make sobriety feel easy!

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sobriety should not feel like a battle every day, so we need to create a life in which we no longer need alcohol to get through. In today's episo...

Dating a Narcissist: mind games, manipulation, and finally escaping

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is really just a stream of unfiltered thoughts about my experience with a narcissist. I didn’t script anything—just spoke from where ...

Sober October: tips for early sobriety

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Sober October! In today's episode, I am firing off my top tips for early sobriety :) Whether you're taking a break for the month or qu...

How I Got Sober: my story with alcohol

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I step away from my usual tips and advice to share my personal story with alcohol and sobriety. I open up about the life events that ...

Alcohol is Everywhere | how to navigate our alcohol-centric society

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alcohol seems to be everywhere -at the grocery store, on TV, at bars, and in nearly every social gathering. In today’s episode, I share practical ti...

Benefits to quitting alcohol | instant changes in sobriety

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In sobriety, some changes happen immediately, whereas some take time. In today's episode, we are discussing a few benefits that happen right away...

Sleep... better or worse in sobriety?

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode dives into sleep in sobriety—from the short-term challenges to the long-term benefits. While adjusting can be tough at first, the ...

Finding your WHY | why do you want to quit drinking?

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I’m going back to the very beginning of my sober journey and revisiting the ‘why’ I wrote down in my sobriety app on day o...

BOREDOM... my biggest trigger

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I hate the feeling of being bored, and the old me would have just drank away that feeling. Now in sobriety, we have to face that feeling and sit with ...

ADHD survival hacks (without alcohol)

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that 43% of people with ADHD will develop a problem with alcohol? It is SO common for people to self-medicate with booze, and unfortunate...

Dating Life in Sobriety | flirtation, first dates, and finding the one

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I'm not going to lie, dating feels so weird without my comfort blanket. I used to drink alcohol in order to feel comfortable flirting with guys, ...

Alcohol was my entire personality | How to redefine joy, find yourself, and live an amazing sober life

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alcohol used to be my number one interest. Everything I did revolved around booze, and I didn’t even know who I was without it. If you’re feeling ...

Get hotter with age | the sober glow-up is real!

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

TW: In today's episode we talk about body image and outward appearances, so if that is a sensitive topic for you, consider skipping this episode....

Having a Craving? | How to curb an alcohol craving

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cravings and temptations are bound to happen in sobriety, so I want to provide you with some tools to get through those successfully. In today's ...

Are you an alcoholic?

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I break down 10 red flags to be aware when taking a look at your relationship with alcohol. If you are able to avoid all of t...

Bored in sobriety? | How to spend free time without booze

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re feeling bored in sobriety, chances are you just haven’t found your *thing* yet. In this episode, I share a variety of fun and creative w...

Zero tolerance for B.S. | things I no longer tolerate in sobriety

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I used to set the bar SO low -in relationships, jobs, and the way I let people treat me. I stayed stuck and drank to distract myself from the mundane ...

Withdrawals & Getting Past Day 3 | tangible tips for early sobriety

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The most common question I get asked is about how to get past the first few days of sobriety, so in today's episode, I provide some tangible tips...

Just One Drink

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's never just one... Today we're going to talk about why the idea of having "just one drink" creeps into our heads in sobriety a...

Surviving a narcissist, an injury, and covid

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Everything that could go wrong... WENT wrong from the years 2020-2023. These were by far the worst years of my life, and I used alcohol to survive the...

How to make sobriety EASY | getting to the root issues & healing from within

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking about getting to the root issue of WHY we drank so heavily in the first place. If we heal and work on the root issues, we won...

Drunk at the grocery store | why I drank in inappropriate situations

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you find yourself drinking for life's most mundane situations like the grocery store or WORK or your morning walk... you're not alone. I ...

Liver Damage | "scared straight" into sobriety

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

TW: Liver disease, cirrhosis, fatty liver.... If this is a sensitive topic to you, please take caution when listening. I talk very filter-free about a...

Moderating is hard... quitting is peace

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trying to limit our alcohol intake actually makes us think about booze WAY more than just quitting altogether, contrary to popular belief. Speaking fr...

10 things I do NOT miss about drinking

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I’m sharing the 10 things I absolutely do NOT miss about being a drinker. From the physical toll alcohol took on my diges...

Confidence & Self Love

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

TW: About half way through the episode, we discuss body image and weight loss, so if this is a sensitive topic for you, please keep that in mind.Confi...

"Coming Out" as Sober | telling friends & family you're quitting alcohol

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I get a lot of questions online about how to tell family, friends, and significant others that you are getting sober & quitting alcohol for good. ...

Sobriety 101 | How to quit drinking

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I'm doing an update on one of our most popular episodes called "How to Quit Drinking." In today's episode, I want to provide some ...

Simplifying Sobriety | mentality shifts for success in sobriety

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I'm hoping that these 4 mentality shifts can help you think of sobriety in a simpler way. My favorite one: all we have to do to stay sober is NOT...

Digestion | We need to talk about poo...

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re squeamish, maybe skip this one -we’re diving into the very NOT glamorous side of having a drinking problem: digestive issues. My gut was...

1 year sober | celebrating 365 days alcohol-free :)

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating a different kind of birthday today: One year alcohol-free! And I couldn’t be more proud of myself. It’s actually shocking to look back...

The Pink Cloud | a feeling of euphoria in early sobriety

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I remember feeling so incredibly elated in the beginning of sobriety -almost like I was experiencing a high. It was such an unexpected rush that I a...

Rock Bottom | warning signs, close calls, and hiding my drinking problem

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

PSA: you do not have to hit a rock bottom in order to get sober. In fact, it should be seen as such a blessing if you're able to nip it in the bu...

Social Anxiety | How to cope without alcohol

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When you’ve used alcohol to mask anxiety for so long, facing those same situations sober can feel daunting. But sobriety teaches you real coping ski...

Battling Boredom & Abundance of Time

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sobriety makes it feel like you can live 3 lives in one day. The days drag on & on... in the beginning of the alcohol-free journey, so today we&ap...

Solo & Sober | Living alone after quitting alcohol

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After about 8 months living with family and having constant distractions around me, I am finally moving into my own place again, and I'm a little...

"You don't look like an Alcoholic"

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does an alcoholic "look like" anyway? Alcohol doesn't discriminate, and people of all different backgrounds, ages, and genders can...

Transfer Addictions | food, sugar, vaping & more

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about how easy it is to lean into another vice after quitting alcohol. At the root of it all is impulse control, so let's di...

Vacation in Sobriety | treating yourself, indulging, and keeping busy

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Taking your first vacation as a newly sober person can be intimidating, but eventually- vacations become even MORE enjoyable in sobriety! You're ...

Day 1 of Sobriety | sugar cravings, muscle memory, and hyperactivity

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I receive a lot of questions from people embarking on day 1 of sobriety, so I wanted to provide an episode with all my tips for the very early days of...

"I need a drink" | The media's impact on alcohol use in society

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I hate the phrase "I need a drink" with every fiber of my being... and that phrase is almost guaranteed to be in every movie & tv show y...

Name Change: The Sober Scoop!! Welcome :)

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hold My Drink is now The Sober Scoop :) Starting Tuesday, all new episodes will be under the new name, so please make sure to subscribe/follow so you ...

N/A Drinks | What to drink in sobriety

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm providing a LONG list of non-alcoholic drinks that you can try in sobriety: Soda, tea, hot chocolate, and more + N/A...

Supporting a Sober Partner

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm talking to the supportive partners of our community. Send this to your significant other if you'd like to give them some insight i...

Guilt & Shame | you’re not alone

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welp… I’m laying it all out on the line in this episode! Trust me- anything crazy you’ve done in your drinking days, somebody else has done too....

Timeline & Milestones | the alcohol-free journey

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

PSA: this is my personal timeline, and everyone’s experience is different, but I wanted to share some exciting things that have happened along the w...

Sobriety is NORMAL

03 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There really shouldn’t even be a word for a “non-drinker.” We’re just living a normal & unaltered life, and it’s so weird that we have t...

How to stay sober | Identifying triggers & managing cravings

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we discuss triggering situations in sobriety & how learning to manage those can be the key to success in your alcohol-free j...

Tips for sobriety | How to quit alcohol & stay sober

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m providing some of my top tips for resisting temptation and staying sober. Having these tools in your toolbox will help make quitting alcoh...

Protein, weightlifting, and sobriety

26 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s dive into health & wellness, specifically protein and weightlifting: two things that have completely transformed my body, my mind, and my ...

Sober Summer | FOMO, N/A drinks, and surviving long days

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summer time can be triggering for several different reasons: the days are longer, summer activities pair nicely with booze… but in today’s episode...

Loneliness & Alcohol | H.A.L.T. (the checklist for cravings)

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking about the H.A.L.T method to help understand your cravings & kick them to the curb! Sometimes our bodies attach alcohol cravi...

Hazing, Greek Life, and Peer Pressure

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

College and Alcohol go hand in hand, in American culture. What even is college without partying?! Well… it’s supposed to be a place to get a highe...

Hiding a Drinking Problem | secrets, lies, & living a double life

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hiding my drinking problem was exhausting, and I hated keeping secrets & maintaining a double life. When I got sober, it was like a weight lifted ...