Sober books and podcasts for women: a facts-only directory
Podcasts and books can add company and ideas to a tracker. This is a directory of what exists, with details taken from Apple Podcasts and library catalogues, not a set of reviews.
Sober podcasts listed on Apple Podcasts on 6 October 2026 include The Hello Someday Podcast For Sober Curious Women (339 episodes) [1], Recovery Elevator (611) [2], This Naked Mind Podcast (948) [3], Sober Powered (371) [4] and Sober Awkward (444) [5]. Popular books include Quit Like a Woman by Holly Whitaker [6], Sober Curious by Ruby Warrington [7] and Blackout by Sarah Hepola [8]. We have not reviewed their content, and none is a substitute for treatment.
How we made this list
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Podcasts
| Podcast | Host | Episodes listed | Latest episode listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hello Someday Podcast For Sober Curious Women | Casey McGuire Davidson [1] | 339 | 24 September 2026 |
| Recovery Elevator | Paul Churchill [2] | 611 | 28 September 2026 |
| This Naked Mind Podcast | Annie Grace [3] | 948 | 3 October 2026 |
| Sober Powered: The Neuroscience of Being Sober | Gillian Tietz [4] | 371 | 2 October 2026 |
| Sober Awkward | listed as soberawkward [5] | 444 | 30 September 2026 |
| The Bubble Hour | listed as The Bubble Hour [9] | 200 | 22 November 2022. It appears to be no longer releasing |
Books
| Book | Author | Publication details |
|---|---|---|
| Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol [6] | Holly Whitaker | Dial Press, 2019 |
| Sober Curious: The Blissful Sleep, Greater Focus, Limitless Presence, and Deep Connection Awaiting Us All on the Other Side of Alcohol [7] | Ruby Warrington | HarperOne, 2018 |
| Blackout: Remembering the Things I Drank to Forget [8] | Sarah Hepola | First published 2015 |
| This Naked Mind [10] | Annie Grace | Editions vary by publisher and year |
How to choose
- Pick the tone you can stand. Some people want science, some want memoir, some want humour. If one voice grates, drop it.
- Treat claims with care. A book or podcast may promote a method that has not been tested in a trial. We did not evaluate the evidence behind any of them.
- Use them as company, not treatment. They can make the early days less lonely. They do not replace a doctor if you drink heavily.
- Check the format. Podcasts with hundreds of episodes can be intimidating. Start with a recent one.
If you need more than a podcast
If you drink heavily or feel unwell when you stop, speak to a doctor. The SAMHSA National Helpline (1-800-662-4357) is free, confidential and open 24/7 [11]. A tracker can sit alongside listening or reading: see our guide to the best sober tracker apps.
Is Sober Girl right for you?
- use an Android phone (the iPhone app is coming soon)
- want a private tracker, with your journal kept on your device
- want a day counter, money saved and a daily check-in in one calm place
- want a Craving SOS with a breathing exercise and a 10-minute timer
- want to start free and add Plus only if you need the journal, insights or milestone cards
- need it on an iPhone today (the App Store version is coming soon)
- want a community feed, live coaching or an AI chat
- want a structured multi-week education program
- need medical help for heavy drinking or withdrawal. An app is not treatment, so see the safety notes above
Frequently asked questions
What are good sober podcasts for women?
The Hello Someday Podcast For Sober Curious Women is aimed at women, according to its title and listing. Others listed include Recovery Elevator, This Naked Mind Podcast, Sober Powered and Sober Awkward. We have not reviewed them.
What is Quit Like a Woman?
A book by Holly Whitaker, published by Dial Press in 2019, subtitled The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol.
What is Sober Curious by Ruby Warrington?
A 2018 book published by HarperOne that popularised the phrase sober curious, subtitled The Blissful Sleep, Greater Focus, Limitless Presence, and Deep Connection Awaiting Us All on the Other Side of Alcohol.
Are sober books and podcasts a substitute for treatment?
No. They can add ideas and company. If you drink heavily or feel unwell when you stop, speak to a doctor.
Sources
- The Hello Someday Podcast For Sober Curious Women. Apple Podcasts listing (host Casey McGuire Davidson), retrieved 6 October 2026.
- Recovery Elevator. Apple Podcasts listing (host Paul Churchill), retrieved 6 October 2026.
- This Naked Mind Podcast. Apple Podcasts listing (host Annie Grace), retrieved 6 October 2026.
- Sober Powered: The Neuroscience of Being Sober. Apple Podcasts listing (host Gillian Tietz), retrieved 6 October 2026.
- Sober Awkward. Apple Podcasts listing, retrieved 6 October 2026.
- Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol. Holly Whitaker, Dial Press. Open Library catalog record.
- Sober Curious: The Blissful Sleep, Greater Focus, Limitless Presence, and Deep Connection Awaiting Us All on the Other Side of Alcohol. Ruby Warrington, HarperOne, 2018.
- Blackout: Remembering the Things I Drank to Forget. Sarah Hepola. Open Library catalog record.
- The Bubble Hour. Apple Podcasts listing, retrieved 6 October 2026.
- This Naked Mind. Annie Grace. Open Library catalog record.
- National Helpline. SAMHSA. Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral line: 1-800-662-4357.
How we write these. Every figure above links to the source it came from, and we label self-reported and observational results as such. Where we could not find a source we trust, the page says so instead of filling the gap. Sober Girl is made by ShipAI Lab and this is not medical advice. Sources were checked on 6 October 2026. If you spot an error, email us at integrateopenai@gmail.com.
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