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That Sober Couple

That Sober Couple

By That Sober Couple Podcast

That Sober Couple are Lisa and Jon, sober and newly coupled. Living and working in a 1000 square foot apartment for two years, and after countless Lisa's Couch TedTalks, a podcast seemed the next obvious step. We have never seen each other drunk or hungover. Jon's a traditional 12 stepper, Lisa's more of a maverick.

In their first sober relationship in middle age, Lisa and Jon talk about sobriety, what it is to be a "pandemic couple", basically, it's Lisa's TedTalks from the Couch in conversation form. Join us! You can find us on IG @thatsobercouplepodcast
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Gratitude

That Sober CoupleAug 09, 2022

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Gratitude

Gratitude

That Sober Couple, Lisa Twombly and Jon Picard, discuss an attitude of gratitude.

Gratitude awareness comes to us in different forms and fashions.  When we unlock our past, discuss our future, and have daily practices of gratitude, our connection as a sober couple in this troubling world can help us both stay connected.

Thanks for listening.

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For women who are sober curious, newly sober, sober but struggling or sober and loving it, sign up for Lisa's FREE Facebook Group Better Off Sober Sisterhood. To find out more about the Better Off Sober System, go to @betteroffsober on IG.

If you are struggling and looking for help, 211 is a nationwide mental health resource. You can also visit aa.org or search for a local recovery community organization.

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Original Music ‘Good Company’ was written and performed by Halley Elwell and Dave Brophy. You can find Halley and Dave’s individual music projects on all streaming platforms.

Halley Elwell is on IG @halswellmusic and at www.halswellmusic.com

and Dave Brophy can be found on IG @brophydrums  and at www.brophymusic.com

Aug 09, 202220:45
First Love Sober

First Love Sober

That Sober Couple, Lisa Twombly and Jon Picard, talk about that first loving relationship in sobriety.

We both had newfound feelings and a newfound respect for our own personal choices in life.  Both of these combined to create a lovey dish that continues to meld, grow, and blossom today!

Thanks for listening.

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For women who are sober curious, newly sober, sober but struggling or sober and loving it, sign up for Lisa's FREE Facebook Group Better Off Sober Sisterhood. To find out more about the Better Off Sober System, go to @betteroffsober on IG.

If you are struggling and looking for help, 211 is a nationwide mental health resource. You can also visit aa.org or search for a local recovery community organization.

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Original Music ‘Good Company’ was written and performed by Halley Elwell and Dave Brophy. You can find Halley and Dave’s individual music projects on all streaming platforms.

Halley Elwell is on IG @halswellmusic and at www.halswellmusic.com

and Dave Brophy can be found on IG @brophydrums  and at www.brophymusic.com

Aug 02, 202219:26
No Independence Day and Sober Sayings

No Independence Day and Sober Sayings

That Sober Couple, Lisa Twombly and Jon Picard, talk about staying sober during hard times.

We recorded this episode right before we went to our 3rd protest to defend the right for abortion.  It has been a rough couple of weeks and it reminded us of the simple sober sayings that get us through these difficult times in our lives as sober people and as a sober couple.

Thanks for listening.

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For women who are sober curious, newly sober, sober but struggling or sober and loving it, sign up for Lisa's FREE Facebook Group Better Off Sober Sisterhood. To find out more about the Better Off Sober System, go to @betteroffsober on IG.

If you are struggling and looking for help, 211 is a nationwide mental health resource. You can also visit aa.org or search for a local recovery community organization.

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Original Music ‘Good Company’ was written and performed by Halley Elwell and Dave Brophy. You can find Halley and Dave’s individual music projects on all streaming platforms.

Halley Elwell is on IG @halswellmusic and at www.halswellmusic.com

and Dave Brophy can be found on IG @brophydrums  and at www.brophymusic.com


Jul 07, 202224:51
Conflict

Conflict

That Sober Couple, Lisa Twombly and Jon Picard, talk about conflict in their relationship and how sobriety plays a major role.

When we sat down to record this episode, we were both feeling a little out of sorts. By the end, we were high fiving. We talk about our first Valentine's Day together and learning to navigate disagreements, hurts and old patterns, now that we are sober. 

Thanks for listening.

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For women who are sober curious, newly sober, sober but struggling or sober and loving it, sign up for Lisa's FREE Facebook Group Better Off Sober Sisterhood. To find out more about the Better Off Sober System, go to @betteroffsober on IG.

If you are struggling and looking for help, 211 is a nationwide mental health resource. You can also visit aa.org or search for a local recovery community organization.

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Original Music ‘Good Company’ was written and performed by Halley Elwell and Dave Brophy. You can find Halley and Dave’s individual music projects on all streaming platforms.

Halley Elwell is on IG @halswellmusic and at www.halswellmusic.com

and Dave Brophy can be found on IG @brophydrums  and at www.brophymusic.com

Jun 22, 202231:07
Getting Sober in Middle Age

Getting Sober in Middle Age

That Sober Couple, Lisa Twombly and Jon Picard, talk about getting sober in middle age.

Getting sober later in life brings different perspectives like FOMO, starting over, and other vulnerable scenarios.  We were at different stages in our lives and the conversation digs deep into early recovery.

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For women who are sober curious, newly sober, sober but struggling or sober and loving it, sign up for Lisa's FREE Facebook Group Better Off Sober Sisterhood. To find out more about the Better Off Sober System, go to @betteroffsober on IG.

If you are struggling and looking for help, 211 is a nationwide mental health resource. You can also visit aa.org or search for a local recovery community organization.

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Original Music ‘Good Company’ was written and performed by Halley Elwell and Dave Brophy. You can find Halley and Dave’s individual music projects on all streaming platforms.

Halley Elwell is on IG @halswellmusic and at www.halswellmusic.com

and Dave Brophy can be found on IG @brophydrums  and at www.brophymusic.com

Jun 14, 202224:03
Summertime Couple Bubble!

Summertime Couple Bubble!

That Sober Couple, Lisa Twombly and Jon Picard, talk about the transition from the wintery indoors to the warmth of summertime.  

Summertime brings celebrations, beaches, concerts, and other get-togethers that can be challenging for a sober person.  We discuss our early sobriety, how we cope with challenges, and how much we appreciate being in a sober couple bubble.  

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For women who are sober curious, newly sober, sober but struggling or sober and loving it, sign up for Lisa's FREE Facebook Group Better Off Sober Sisterhood. To find out more about the Better Off Sober System, go to @betteroffsober on IG.

If you are struggling and looking for help, 211 is a nationwide mental health resource. You can also visit aa.org or search for a local recovery community organization.

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Original Music ‘Good Company’ was written and performed by Halley Elwell and Dave Brophy. You can find Halley and Dave’s individual music projects on all streaming platforms.

Halley Elwell is on IG @halswellmusic and at www.halswellmusic.com

and Dave Brophy can be found on IG @brophydrums  and at www.brophymusic.com

Jun 07, 202220:28
Our First Date

Our First Date

That Sober Couple, Lisa Twombly and Jon Picard, talk about how they got to be on their first date, after being friends for over 2 years.

Sobriety played a major role in our relationship as friends and in the evolution of our relationship.  The beauty of that first date is due to honesty, sobriety, and that we both remember how great it was.  

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For women who are sober curious, newly sober, sober but struggling or sober and loving it, sign up for Lisa's FREE Facebook Group Better Off Sober Sisterhood. To find out more about the Better Off Sober System, go to @betteroffsober on IG.

If you are struggling and looking for help, 211 is a nationwide mental health resource. You can also visit aa.org or search for a local recovery community organization.

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Original Music ‘Good Company’ was written and performed by Halley Elwell and Dave Brophy. You can find Halley and Dave’s individual music projects on all streaming platforms.

Halley Elwell is on IG @halswellmusic and at www.halswellmusic.com

and Dave Brophy can be found on IG @brophydrums  and at www.brophymusic.com

May 31, 202221:48
Daily Routines

Daily Routines

That Sober Couple, Lisa Twombly and Jon Picard, talk about their experiences with daily routines before and after they stopped drinking.


This episode could be a great example of things only sober people say about early mornings. Waking up and starting the day felt one way when we were drinking - usually pretty crappy - and different now that we are sober - thank god/HP/Universe. Our morning routine sometimes includes sunrises and no longer includes self-induced headaches, shakes or nausea. 


Let's explore the what and why of a sober morning routine.

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For women who are sober curious, newly sober, sober but struggling or sober and loving it, sign up for Lisa's FREE Facebook Group Better Off Sober Sisterhood. To find out more about the Better Off Sober System, go to @betteroffsober on IG.

If you are struggling and looking for help, 211 is a nationwide mental health resource. You can also visit aa.org or search for a local recovery community organization. 

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Original Music ‘Good Company’ was written and performed by Halley Elwell and Dave Brophy. You can find Halley and Dave’s individual music projects on all streaming platforms.

Halley Elwell is on IG @halswellmusic and at www.halswellmusic.com

and Dave Brophy can be found on IG @brophydrums  and at www.brophymusic.com

May 24, 202227:03
The Road from Tucson to Phoenix Part 2

The Road from Tucson to Phoenix Part 2

May 10, 202218:58
The Road From Tucson to Phoenix
May 03, 202215:49
Episode 0 Trailer for That Sober Couple

Episode 0 Trailer for That Sober Couple

That Sober Couple are Lisa Twombly and Jon Picard. Find us on IG @thatsobercouplepodcast Newly coupled in middle age, Lisa and Jon moved in together in February of 2020 and share a 1000 square foot apartment where they live and work. From their tiny couch, Lisa redirected her frustrated extroversion into daily Lisa's Tiny Couch TedTalks and Jon learned to amicably listen along, usually with empathy, sometimes with skepticism and always with a healthy respect, even when he disagreed, which luckily was rare. While they met in 12 step and both have remained sober over more than 5 years, Jon has stayed close to the program in his recovery while Lisa has been a bit more of an explorer, at times a bit of a maverick. At the end of the day, they go to bed sober - happy and grateful.  Listen in as they discuss their daily lives, larger topics of sobriety and recovery, their relationship, maybe even personal and intimate sharing, and what life was like before they met. Join us weekly. Episodes will drop on Tuesday afternoons Eastern Time.  This is the trailer for That Sober Couple Podcast. Full launch May 2022 


Music  - "Good Company" written and performed by Halley Elwell and Dave Brophy.  You can find Halley and Dave's individual music projects on all streaming platforms.  Find Halley on IG @halswellmusic and www.halswellmusic.com - Find Dave on IG @brophydrums and www.brophymusic.com

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