In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller sits down with Suzanne Warye — author of The Sober Shift, host of The Sober Mom Life podcast, and founder of the Sober Mom Life Café. Suzanne opens up about her journey to sobriety after becoming a mother, the dangers of “mommy wine culture,” and why quitting alcohol is not a punishment but a path to freedom, healing, and deeper connection. Her story is filled with honesty, hope, and practical tools for anyone questioning their relationship with drinking.

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Chapters:
00:00 – Coming up: an important conversation about sobriety
01:20 – Meet Suzanne Warye
02:05 – Suzanne’s new book: The Sober Shift
04:00 – Quitting alcohol at 39 as a mother of a newborn
05:20 – College binge drinking and the “party girl” identity
07:36 – Blackout while parenting: The wake-up call that led to sobriety
10:04 – Andrea shares her own experiences with addiction in her family
13:00 – Suzanne on losing her father and grief during sobriety
21:33 – Alcohol and shame: Working through decades of guilt
31:07 – “Mommy wine culture” and why it’s so dangerous
38:53 – Alcohol’s long-term health risks and generational impact
42:21 – Why sobriety is a choice, not a punishment
50:13 – Reactions to sobriety: Why they reflect others’ drinking habits
57:11 – Healing inner wounds: Therapy, Internal Family Systems, RTT
59:04 – Finding supportive communities like the Sober Mom Life Café
01:09:41 – Closing reflections on alcohol’s systemic role

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In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller sits down with Alyssa Blask Campbell — emotional development expert, educator, and co-founder of Seed & Sew. They dive into her framework, the Collaborative Emotion Processing (CEP) method, and explore how parents, teachers, and caregivers can raise emotionally intelligent kids. Alyssa shares strategies for helping children manage big feelings, reframe tantrums, and create safe, connected spaces for growth. This empowering conversation is full of practical tools for parents and anyone passionate about emotional well-being.

Chapters:
00:00 – Meet Alyssa Blask Campbell: Emotional Development Expert
04:12 – What is the Collaborative Emotion Processing Method?
09:18 – Why Emotional Intelligence Matters More Than Ever
14:40 – Helping Kids Navigate Big Feelings
20:55 – Reframing Tantrums & Meltdowns as Opportunities
27:33 – How Caregivers Can Regulate Their Own Emotions
33:50 – Building Safe & Connected Spaces for Children
40:06 – The Role of Schools in Emotional Development
46:28 – Parenting Without Shame or Guilt
52:44 – Raising Resilient & Empathetic Kids
58:20 – Advice for Teachers & Classroom Strategies
01:03:15 – How Adults Can Heal Their Own Emotional Patterns
01:08:49 – Final Reflections

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In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller talks with Joanna Schroeder — writer, media critic, gender scholar, and author of Talk to Your Boys. They explore how media shapes masculinity, why teaching empathy and resilience matters, and how open conversations can help raise confident, caring young men.

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Chapters:
00:00 – Meet Joanna Schroeder & Talk to Your Boys
04:15 – How Media Shapes Gender & Parenting
09:42 – Raising Empathy & Resilience in Boys
21:58 – Guiding Boys Through Peer Pressure & Pop Culture
27:40 – Parenting in a Divided Political Climate
33:18 – Redefining Masculinity & Femininity
39:02 – Talking About Difficult Topics With Kids
45:27 – Supporting Boys’ Mental Health
51:11 – The Power of Open Dialogue in Families
56:48 – Final Advice on Raising Confident, Caring Young Men

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