Resources

Recommended resources for those struggling with alcohol

Laura McKowen

We Are the Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life ​

We Are the Luckiest is a masterpiece. It’s the truest, most generous, honest, and helpful sobriety memoir I’ve read. It’s going to save lives.” (Glennon Doyle, number-one New York Times best-selling author of Love Warrior: A Memoir)

Laura McKowen

Push Off from Here: Nine Essential Truths to Get You Through Sobriety (and Everything Else)

From the bestselling author of We Are the Luckiest and founder of the international recovery community The Luckiest Club comes a modern exploration of addiction that offers nine foundational building blocks that anyone at any stage of sobriety can use.

Catherine Gray

The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober: Discovering a happy, healthy, wealthy alcohol-free life

Going sober will make you happier, healthier, wealthier, slimmer and sexier. Despite all of these upsides, it’s easier said than done. This inspirational, aspirational and highly relatable narrative champions the benefits of sobriety; combining the author’s personal experience, factual reportage, contributions from experts and self-help advice.

Rubby Warrington

Sober Curious: The Blissful Sleep, Greater Focus, and Deep Connection Awaiting Us All on the Other Side of Alcohol

“Ruby Warrington leads us into a new vision of what our lives can be like without alcohol—one where we can deepen our health, reclaim our power, and improve our effectiveness in all areas of modern life. All while still having fun and enjoying a greater sense of fulfillment.” — Yung Pueblo, The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lighter 

Peggy Cooney

This Side of Alcohol: Random Thoughts and Candid Words of Pain, Hope, Humor, Love—and All That Is Possible in Sobriety

“Peggi, you are done, and you will be okay.”

These are the words I heard in my heart as I fell to my knees in my bedroom on July 12, 2019, committed to declaring for the last time “This is the first day of my alcohol-free life.”

Alcohol, Tobacco & Cannabis

What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health

In this episode , I discuss the physiological effects that drinking alcohol has on the brain and body at different levels of consumption and over time.

Sober Motivation Podcast

Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories

The Sober Motivation Podcast – Real Stories. Real Change. Welcome to The Sober Motivation Podcast, the top-rated recovery podcast inspiring people to quit drinking, stay sober, and build a life they’re proud of.

Sober Motivation Podcast

Sober Communities

Welcome to the greatest adventure of your life.

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Todd struggled with the confusing place of grey area drinking for years.

Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories

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Todd's Story: Lawyer, Gray Area Drinking, & The Lies We're Sold

Reckless Optimist (Megan Popp; Aug. 2025)

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What To Do If Your Husband Is Struggling With Alcohol

Hello Someday (Casey McGuire Davidson; Oct. 2024)

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The Alcohol-Free Rebellion

(Abby Calabrese; June 2024)

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The Sober New York Podcast

(Melissa McGovern; July 2025)

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Together S.O.B.E.R

Todd, a renowned attorney in Omaha NE, who loves to read, write and travel was a classic gray area drinker who looked like he had it all together on the outside. But he was tormented by his relationship with alcohol. He didn’t like how he couldn’t control it no matter how hard he tried, he didn’t like how he felt after drinking too much and he didn’t like how much alcohol consumed his every thought.

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The Sober Curator

In the latest episode of The Sober Curator, Kate Vitela sits down with Todd Kinney, an attorney, father of four, husband, and author of the inspiring book “I Didn’t Believe It Either.” The episode offers listeners a deep dive into Kinney’s journey to sobriety, his challenges with drinking, and the unexpected joys he discovered in an alcohol-free life.

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Hey Yo Adrianne

Todd Kinney is a passionate attorney residing in Omaha, NE, with his wonderful wife, four incredible kids, and a pair of mischievous wiener dogs. Beyond the courtroom, Todd enjoys teeing off on the golf course, exploring new destinations, and passionately cheering for his Iowa Hawkeyes.

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Over The Influence

Todd Kinney is a passionate attorney residing in Omaha, NE, with his wonderful wife, four incredible kids, and a pair of mischievous wiener dogs. Beyond the courtroom, Todd enjoys teeing off on the golf course, exploring new destinations, and passionately cheering for his Iowa Hawkeyes.

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The Sober Edge

I didn’t believe it either” might be the sentiment that you feel about your alcohol-free journey. I often see posts from people who share their day count and express wonderment that they have reached this place of freedom.

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Alcohol Tipping POint

How One Dad Transformed His Life Without Drinking: Todd Kinney Discovery That Everything Is Better Without Alcohol

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Sober Motivation

How One Dad Transformed His Life Without Drinking: Todd Kinney Discovery That Everything Is Better Without Alcohol

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The Sober Summit

Design a life you’re excited to wake up to—without alcohol holding you back. In this summit, you’ll discover practical tools to build your personalized sober toolbox and boost your alcohol-free confidence along the way.

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Women In...

Todd is an attorney who lives in Omaha, NE with his wife, four kids and three wiener dogs. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, golf, hanging out with his family (when they let him), reading and spending an unhealthy amount of time and money supporting the Iowa Hawkeyes. He was a classic gray area drinker who quit drinking in 2019 and considers it the best thing he’s ever done for himself or his family.

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One For The Road

On this weeks episode of One For The Road I am joined by Todd is an attorney who lives in Omaha, NE with his wife, four kids and three wiener dogs. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, golf, hanging out with his family (when they let him), reading and spending an unhealthy amount of time and money supporting the Iowa Hawkeyes. He was a classic gray area drinker who quit drinking in 2019 and considers it the best thing he’s ever done for himself or his family.

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Survive & Thrive

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome author Todd Kinney to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Kinney authored the book, “I Didn’t Believe It Either: One Dad’s Discovery That Everything Is Better Without Alcohol.” Since his college days, Kinney struggled with alcohol and sobriety.