Sober Sabbatical
Hi, I’m Mama with a Mocktail...
When my family first started Enjoy Mocktails, I was the mom who was drinking more than I should have. I thought wine was a required reward at the end of a long day. Since getting involved though the years, I became sober during a very stressful time in life. It's been a 6 year journey. This year, I’m coming back to what matters most to me - helping others rethink the role alcohol plays in their lives and put a pause on drinking. So, I created a few programs to help support others.
Welcome to Sober Sabbatical!
Sober Sabbatical is about learning to drink differently. We have our Sober Sabbatical 90 day program and our one-on-one coaching programs where you'll start to take a pause from alcohol.
In our 3 month program, each week, you'll get an email with ways to help you to understand how alcohol has been part of your life. In the emails you'll gain clarity, get curious and find the confidence so you can rethinking your relationship with alcohol. But, it's not just about alcohol. Sober Sabbatical is also about taking a pause so you can discover what matters the most to you.
In Sober Sabbatical you’ll be guided through a simple, supportive structure that helps you stay consistent without feeling overwhelmed.
It’s not about never drinking again—it’s about giving yourself the confidence to choose what matters most. Sober Sabbatical is a season of stepping back to reset your habits, reconnect with yourself, and become more aware of changing things in your life.
During our Sober Sabbatical program, you’ll learn how to:
- Practice the pause—the moment everything begins to change
- Navigate stress, social situations, and triggers with intention
- Reconnect with who you are without alcohol in the background
- Have honest, empowering conversations with yourself
It's time to remember to fill your cup with what truly 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 and bar, as a non-alcoholic option, 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. I knew I needed to stop drinking alcohol and there were many times I wanted to stop. I just wasn't really sure how. It always seemed like either I'd 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 my way. I feel that choosing to 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.
I believe that 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 in June 2020. I knew my normal way of coping - by numbing the pain with alcohol wasn't going to get me through it. I had to do something different. So I boxed up the alcohol and threw it in the trash.
I had some painful days, lonely days, and overwhelming days. Days when no one would have questioned a glass (or bottle) of wine. But, I chose not to use alcohol to get through the difficult days.
Sometimes I still surprise myself that I don't need alcohol. It wasn't easy, but what began as a personal decision slowly became something bigger . The temptations and cravings were fewer and each month it became easier. I didn't miss alcohol anymore. 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 as a mask.
Why I Created Our Programs
This year, I'm choosing to be much more authentic and rediscover who I am. I wanted to create something that came from my personal experience and reflected what I’ve learned — professionally, personally, and through some of the hardest seasons of my life.
Our Pause Programs are for those who are thinking about not drinking and those who are ready to take a pause from drinking alcohol. I've created 2 programs to help people do that. Sober Sabbatical speaks to those who are ready for a change. The programs aren't about you never having alcohol again.
With my health degree, the programs are built on my education and experience working in employee wellness. When I worked with businesses I'd gave presentations 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.
Sober Sabbatical was created for those 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 because it's just want you do.
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. It's time to get honest and have someone help you who gets it. Are you ready to step into the life you deserve?
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 our Sober Sabbatical program and discover what becomes possible when you choose to have a different relationship with alcohol, one season at a time.
Our 90 day program, Sober Sabbatical is available for free if you purchase one of our non-alcoholic products. Just add a product to your cart and the price for Sober Sabbatical will drop to zero. This is our way of saying we want to support you in your sober journey!
Our other programs
All of our programs are part of The Pause Programs. The pause is where we start to begin to rethink how we drink.
Programs:
Pause Before The Pour - Practice taking a moment before reaching for alcohol
Sober Sabbatical - Learn to take a break from alcohol
Wellness Coaching - One on one coaching, you choose the topic
See more about our programs here.
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Who Our Programs Are For
Our programs are for those who identify as social or moderate drinkers and want to explore their relationship with alcohol. If you've ever wondered what it would be like to not have alcohol in your life, this program is for you.
This program may be a good fit if you:
- are tired of relying on alcohol to cope with stress, overwhelm, boredem, 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. Our Pause Programs 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.