👑✨Sober Scoop Thursday: 5 Women Coaches on TED Talks Who Prove Sobriety Is the Ultimate Glow-Up

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Here’s what's in store for you today:

• 📰 Why Sobriety is a Superpower for Women – Emily Paulson

• 📰 Lessons a Drug Addict Can Teach You – Lauren Windle

• 📰 The Surprising Stigma of Sobriety – Gill McKay

• 📰 Mel Dittberner – Sobriety Is Not the Opposite of Addiction

• 📰 Janalee Stock – Cultivating Courage at the Crossroads

1️⃣Why Sobriety is a Superpower for Women – Emily Paulson

Emily Paulson used to think a glass of wine was the secret to being a cool mom—turns out, the real power move was saying “no thanks” to booze! In her hilarious and honest TEDx talk, Emily spills the tea (not wine!) on how quitting alcohol helped her become a stronger mom, a better writer, and an inspiring leader. She calls sobriety a superpower, especially in a world where drinking is almost like a sport. Emily ditched the filter and got real—she’s now the proud founder of Sober Mom Squad, helping other women do the same. She's been featured everywhere from The Washington Post to The Doctors, proving that you don’t need a cocktail to be bold—you just need courage and maybe a support group or five kids! Her story shows that living alcohol-free isn’t boring—it’s brave, badass, and full of real-life sparkle. 🦸‍♀️✨

2️⃣ Lessons a Drug Addict Can Teach You – Lauren Windle

Ever think a drug addict could teach you something useful? Well, buckle up, buttercup—Lauren Windle is here to school us in the best way. She took her first line of cocaine at 18 (bad idea, by the way), and that choice kicked off a wild rollercoaster ride into addiction. But guess what? She fought her way back, and now she’s four years clean and fabulously free.

In her story, Lauren doesn’t just spill the tea—she serves up wisdom, grit, and a solid dose of honesty. Using the 12 steps of recovery, she shows how anyone (yes, even you reading this in your pajamas) can grow stronger by being real, asking for help, and never giving up. Her biggest lesson? Rock bottom can be a trampoline—if you let it bounce you back up. So listen up, because Lauren's got the kind of street smarts that could save your soul—and your Saturday nights.

3️⃣The Surprising Stigma of Sobriety – Gill McKay

Gill McKay thought quitting alcohol would get her high-fives and gold stars. But nope! She jumped out of one awkward label (“drinker”) and landed in another – “uh-oh, she’s sober.” People looked at her like she traded in fun for broccoli. Turns out, there’s a weird stigma about being alcohol-free, especially for women. Gill says these silent judgments can keep people stuck, too scared to speak up or ask for help.

But guess what? We don’t have to whisper about sobriety like it’s a secret club. Talking about the stigma helps others feel seen and supported—and maybe even brave enough to ditch the booze too. Gill, a brain-loving coach and author, helps women in their 40s and beyond kick alcohol to the curb and build a life they actually like. No shame. No hiding. Just freedom, clarity, and a lot more snacks at parties.

4️⃣Mel Dittberner – Sobriety Is Not the Opposite of Addiction

Dr. Mo (a.k.a. Melissa Dittberner) is like the superhero of recovery—except instead of a cape, she rocks science degrees and a whole lot of heart. She’s been through the tough stuff herself and now helps other people find their way out of addiction. She says that sobriety isn’t just about quitting the bottle—it’s about healing, helping, and high-fiving others who are struggling too. Dr. Mo is a pro at teaching, speaking, and even researching things like tattoos and trauma (yep, tattoos!). She’s also the boss of a cool online group called Straight Up Care that connects people with peer support. Basically, she’s showing the world that peer support isn’t just helpful—it’s powerful. And she wants us all to stop judging people with addiction and start listening, loving, and learning instead. Because healing? That’s teamwork, baby.

5️⃣Janalee Stock – Cultivating Courage at the Crossroads

Janalee Stock didn’t exactly retire to sip tea and bake muffins. Nope—after 38 years as a nurse, she jumped straight into helping women fight addiction like a superhero grandma with a purpose (and probably great snacks). In her TEDx talk, she shares how facing her own struggles with mental illness and addiction led her to start Women for Recovery, a group that helps other women find courage, community, and maybe even a second chance. Janalee asks the tough questions, the kind that make you squirm—but in a good way. Instead of chilling out post-retirement, she became a personal trainer, a grandma of eight, a political activist, and the queen of saying, “Let’s fix this mess.” Her motto? If you've been given a lot, give a lot back. And if you’re lucky, maybe take a nap later. But only after changing the world.