What happens after you quit drinking — when the dust settles and real life begins?

In this solo episode of Behind the Blonde, Kirby Myers reflects on an essay she wrote when she was one year alcohol-free, now viewed through the lens of nearly five years of sobriety. What started as a question — can life actually be fun without alcohol? — has turned into a lived truth she never imagined possible.

Kirby reads her piece “Goodbye My Lover: A Year Without Booze” and opens up about:

*The lie we’re sold about alcohol and fun
*Why alcohol was never the fun — just the permission slip
*Learning how to socialize, celebrate, and rest as an adult without drinking
*Quiet joy, meaningful fun, and choosing depth over chaos
*Why life doesn’t get smaller without alcohol — it gets bigger

This episode is for anyone who’s sober, sober-curious, or simply questioning the role alcohol plays in their life. No labels. No pressure. Just honesty.

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Have you ever done the right thing—and paid for it socially?

In this episode of Behind The Blonde, I share a moment from high school that shaped the way I move through the world: standing up for someone who couldn’t stand up for themselves, and losing an entire friend group because of it.

Back then, I carried fear and insecurity.
Now, I carry conviction.

This episode is about the power of choosing love, the freedom that comes with age, and understanding that every choice has consequences—but we get to decide which ones we’re willing to live with.

If you’ve ever felt isolated for doing what you knew was right, this one’s for you.

The world feels heavy right now — and many of us are carrying that weight quietly while still showing up for our lives, our relationships, and the people who depend on us.

In this episode of Behind The Blonde, I speak honestly about what it means to stay human in overwhelming times. About empathy, moral responsibility, emotional weight, and the quiet ways we try to move through the day when everything feels like too much.

This conversation isn’t about having answers. It’s about choosing how we show up. About honoring our capacity. About kindness, compassion, and the unseen work happening behind the scenes — in our homes, our relationships, and within ourselves.

I share personal reflections on motherhood, partnership, emotional overwhelm, and the importance of raising and modeling humanity without losing ourselves to fear, anger, or numbness.

Some of the most meaningful work doesn’t happen loudly.
It happens in small choices, quiet moments, and the way we treat others — even when it’s hard.

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Thank you for being here.
Keep showing up.
Keep choosing.