It’s the beginning of the year, and you know what that means: New workout routines, new diets, and new Dry January commitments. Let’s talk about that last one for a minute. There are plenty of reasons why giving up alcohol for a month might be a good choice, but for many, it’s a chance to step back and reassess their relationship with booze. For others, sobriety isn’t just a month-long challenge; it’s a lifestyle. Whether you’re sober-curious or you’ve made sobriety a regular part of your life, giving up alcohol isn’t easy. Fortunately, there are lots of digital resources available to help you find community, get support when you need it, and learn about what it’s like to live alcohol-free. From an all-purpose sober community app to a long list of must-listen podcasts about sobriety, we’ve rounded up some useful tools to help you on your journey—this month and beyond.
Finding community is one of the best ways to get support on your sobriety journey, and Loosid, a 2019 Webby Nominee, can help with that. Download the app to find like-minded people in your city, join events, access information and guides, and more (it even includes a dating platform).
I Am Sober is another excellent resource with a long list of features. The app allows you to track your sober days, build new habits by joining in daily pledges, and even see how much money you’re saving by not purchasing alcohol. Of course, community is a big part of the app as well—you can read stories from thousands of other people and share your own, too.
There’s a podcast (or several) for every topic these days, and sobriety is no exception. The Temper put together a long list of women-led sobriety podcasts, and it’s filled with great shows. Some highlights: Each aspect of Recovery Elevator focuses on a different aspect of recovery, Seltzer Squad chronicles two friends on a mission to create a sober community, and Recovery Rocks explores recovery and music. That’s just the start; check out all the recs here.
Looking for some new music to listen to? Bookmark Japanify—this website analyzes your listening habits on Spotify and recommends playlists of Japanese artists you’ll like based on your music preferences.
