Sober Sabbatical
Hi, I’m Mama with a Mocktail...
When we first started Enjoy Mocktails, I was the mom who wanted to help other moms see that wine wasn't a required reward at the end of a long day. This year, I’m coming back to what matters most to me - helping women rethink the role alcohol plays in their lives. That's why I created Sober Sabbatical.
What Is a Sober Sabbatical?
A Sober Sabbatical is about learning to drink differently. It isn’t about saying that you'll never drinking alcohol again. It’s about giving you the choice to choose what matters most.
It’s a voluntary, intentional pause from alcohol — a season of stepping back to reset habits, reconnect with yourself, and become more aware of why, when, and how you drink.
It’s not about rules.
It’s not about labels.
It’s not about perfection.
It’s about curiosity, clarity, conscious choice and self- compassion.
Sober Sabbatical is a 3 month pause from alcohol where each week you'll learn ways to rethink your relationship with alcohol. You'll receive weekly emails to help encourage you along the way. with ways to help you take a
This pause creates space for:
Better sleep
More energy
Clearer thinking
A deeper sense of presence
Most importantly, it's about remembering what matters most.
My Sober Journey
Six years ago, the non-alcoholic movement was just beginning. The term sober curious was a new phrase and all you could find in a store as a non-alcoholic options was soda and O'Douls. The conversation around drinking less was only beginning.
I understand what it's like to want to put a pause on drinking alcohol. My relationship with alcohol was an unhealthy one. I was the party girl in college who later became the mom who used alcohol to cope with the overwhelm, stress of life, and a strained marriage.
For years, I knew I needed to change my drinking, but the choices felt too extreme. Over the years, I knew I needed to stop drinking. But, the options felt extreme. It always seemed like either keep drinking the way I was, or commit to an all-or-nothing version of never having alcohol again.
I wasn't ready for "never again." I didn’t want to say I could never toast with champagne at a wedding or never enjoy a glass of red wine with a nice steak dinner. I wanted something more honest and more flexible. I wanted something more supportive, without the pressure. I didn't want to feel like one drink of alcohol meant I failed. I wanted something that made room for real life, for options, and for defining growth the way I chose. Because having a drink of alcohol doesn't erase the progress you've made and what you've learned. It's ok to reset, again. It's ok to try again.
Changing your relationship with alcohol is not always a straight line, and one misstep does not erase your awareness, your progress, or everything you’ve already learned.
My Turning Point
I stopped drinking during one of the most difficult seasons of my life — right at the beginning of my divorce. I knew I couldn’t rely on alcohol to get me through it. I had to do something different.
There were painful days, lonelty days, and overwhelming days. Days when no one would have questioned a glass of wine — days when I could have easily told myself I deserved it. But I chose not to use alcohol to cope. I didn’t choose alcohol to help with the pain.
Sometimes I still surprise myself that I don't need alcohol. What began as a personal decision slowly became something bigger and I realized I wasn’t just changing what I was drinking. I was finally choosing things that mattered most to me - being a healthier, happier mom who didn't have to use alcohol to hide.
Why I Created the Program
This year, I wanted to create something that felt more personal.
I wanted to create something that reflected what I’ve learned — professionally, personally, and through some of the hardest seasons of my life. Something that speaks to the woman who wants to feel better, live more honestly, and stop relying on the things that numb her instead of truly supporting her.
That’s why I created Sober Sabbatical.
I studied health in college and worked in employee wellness. I spent years speaking and educating others about stress, health and work-life balance. But, back then, I was young, single and didn't have children. Now, I've lived through various seasons of life. I've experienced what it means to carry too much, numb too often, and have to rebuild from the inside out.
This program was created for women who want a thoughtful, real approach to drinking less — no shame, no extremes, and no rigid set of rules. Alcohol does not have to be your default on a hard day. It does not have to anchor every celebration, dinner, or social event. And it does not have to be the thing you automatically reach for when life feels heavy.
A Sober Sabbatical is about making intentional choices — to choose yourself, to choose what matters, and to stop hiding behind a bottle that only ends up empty.
This Is Your Invitation - Join NOW!
If you’ve ever wondered: What would happen if I stopped drinking for a while?
You do not have to choose “never will I ever.” You only have to be willing to pause.
Join Sober Sabbatical and discover what becomes possible when you choose to have a different relationship with alcohol, one season at a time.
**We will officially launch the program mid-April, but for the next few weeks, we are offering early access to those who have supported us by following us on social media or have brought our products. Email mamawithamocktail@gmail.com or message us on our Instagram page to join now! It's a free program.
Who This Is For
Sober Sabbatical is for women who identify as moderate drinkers and want to explore a more intentional relationship with alcohol.
This program may be a good fit if you:
- are tired of relying on alcohol to cope with stress, overwhelm, or hard seasons
- want to take a break from drinking without the pressure of an all-or-nothing approach
- are curious about how you feel physically, mentally, and emotionally without alcohol
- want support, reflection, and structure as you learn to drink differently
If you believe you are physically dependent on alcohol or need medical support to stop drinking safely, this program is not the right fit. Please seek guidance from a qualified medical or addiction treatment professional.
Enjoy Mocktails began as a product. Sober Sabbatical became the plan. And together, they support the pause — a more intentional way to rethink drinking, reconnect with yourself, and choose what truly serves you.