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03/31/2026

You made it to 90 days. That’s something very few people do.

At this point, the question tends to change. It’s no longer about whether you CAN do this, but whether you WANT to keep going.

In today’s video, I talk about what this moment really is, what many people experience after 90 days, and why a lot of them decide not to go back.
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03/23/2026

Spent a full day last week focused entirely on my health.

Eight hours. Every test you can think of. And something important never came up. It caught me off guard… but it probably shouldn’t have.

This week’s video is about what that moment revealed — and how deeply alcohol has become normalized in our culture.
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03/12/2026

We’re now past the 8-week mark.

If you’re still alcohol-free, congratulations. That’s a real accomplishment. At this stage, many people feel amazing — clearer thinking, better sleep, more energy.

But this is also the point where it can start to feel a little lonely. The excitement of Dry January fades, and not everyone keeps going. In this week’s video, I talk about why that discomfort might actually be where the growth begins.
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02/27/2026

It’s been 7 weeks since Dry January started. If you’re still alcohol-free, congratulations. That’s an incredible accomplishment.

This week I was reminded how far alcohol’s impact really reaches. After a talk I gave, person after person came up to share a story about someone they love who was harmed by alcohol.

We all know someone. This video is about what carries forward — and what it could mean to change that pattern.
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02/19/2026

Six weeks! If you’re on the Extended Break, you’re officially more than halfway through 90 days – congratulations!
That’s not small.
In this week’s video we talk about something most people don’t think about — reward.
How much money have you saved?
What has alcohol really been costing you?
We also talk about this question: Is it a hardship to go a couple hours at an event without a drink?
If it is — alcohol might have more control than you think.
It’s not your fault.
Alcohol is addictive.
But it is your responsibility.
If you’ve made it six weeks, I’m proud of you.
If you’re thinking about starting, maybe now’s the time.
Watch Week 6 here 👇
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02/11/2026

Week 5. 🙌
If you’re still going after Dry January (90 days, sober-curious, alcohol-free… or just listening along), this one’s for you.

Because the question is coming:
“So… are you drinking again now that January is over?”

Here’s the simple line that changes everything: “I’m taking an extended break.”

In today’s video, I’ll show you how to use it (and what to say when people ask how long you’re going). Plus: a reminder for anyone thinking, “Where are the benefits?” — they’re coming. Keep going.

What’s been the toughest moment for you so far—social pressure, weekends, stress, sleep? Drop it in the comments. 👇

02/08/2026

Week 5! The Extended Break.

02/01/2026

Final thoughts

01/31/2026

Day 31 of Dry January. You made it!
Thirty-one days without alcohol is not a small thing. It required saying no when it would have been easier to say yes. It required showing up even when motivation dipped. And it required believing that something better might be on the other side of this month.
Today’s video features Suzanne Warye, host of The Sober Mom Life podcast and author of The Sober Shift. She shares why the beginning of this journey can feel so uncomfortable, and why that discomfort isn’t the destination.
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— Steve

Learn more: https://thesobermomlife.com/

01/30/2026

Day 30 of Dry January.
Today’s video is for those of you who are seriously considering living alcohol-free. This isn’t about pressure or labels. It’s about perspective, education, and understanding what actually supports long-term change.
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Tomorrow, we’re joined by Suzanne Warye, host of “The Sober Mom Life” podcast, to close out the challenge together. Learn more: https://thesobermomlife.com/
— Steve

01/29/2026

Day 29 of Dry January.
You’re almost at the end of the month.
Today’s video introduces a question many people begin asking right about now: What if you kept going a little longer?
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— Steve

01/28/2026

Day 28 of Dry January.
As promised, today’s video is about moderation. For many people, the next step after Dry January is trying to drink differently. This video shares an honest look at what that can look like and what happens when it works and when it doesn’t.
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— Steve

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