Her Sobriety Story & Why Life Really Is More Fun Alcohol-Free | Interview with Deb (@mocktail.mom)

This episode is a special one—it’s my very first guest interview on The Shannon McCabe Show! I’m so excited to introduce you to Deb Podlogar, known online as @Mocktail.Mom, who’s inspiring women everywhere with her joyful approach to life without alcohol.

Deb shares her personal journey of choosing sobriety, what it looked like to navigate big life transitions (like becoming an empty nester), and how she discovered a whole new passion for creating fun and beautiful mocktails. Her story is one of courage, creativity, and community—and you’re going to love hearing how she’s turned her alcohol-free lifestyle into something she truly celebrates.

In this episode, you’ll hear:
🍹 Deb’s honest story of her relationship with alcohol and the moment things needed to change
💛 How mocktails became a creative outlet and tool for navigating social settings
🌱 The challenges and beauty of embracing life transitions with sobriety
👩‍👧 Why family time and authentic connections feel richer without alcohol in the picture
📚 A peek into Deb’s recipe book + how she’s building community around mocktails
✨ Encouragement for finding your own coping tools and re-framing what alcohol-free living can look like


Connect with Deb:
Follow Deb on Instagram   / mocktail.mom  
Thriving Alcohol Free Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
https://www.mocktailmom.com

Connect with Me:
https://www.shannonleighmccabe.com
Follow Me on Instagram   / shannonleighmccabe  

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