Sober mom advocate Celeste Yvonne is a writer and certified recovery coach (IAPRC) with over 20 years of experience as a communications professional in corporate America. Her essays on parenting, the mental load of motherhood, mommy wine culture, and sobriety resonate with mothers everywhere and have been featured in the Washington Post, Good Morning America, Today Show, and Refinery 29, among others. She is also a contributing writer to the Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestseller So God Made a Mother.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Celeste’s recovery journey
- Addiction as a spectrum
- Eating disorder recovery
- Emotional sobriety
- The bigger issue with “Mommy Wine Culture”
- Solutions for overwhelmed mothers
- The true impact of alcohol
- Practical tips for getting sober
Over five years sober and a founding host of the Sober Mom Squad, Celeste advocates for mothers who struggle with addiction and mental health. She is a recipient of the Windfelt Inspire Award by the Dry Society Social Club, as well as 2x winner of Red Tricycle’s Spoke Challenge for best writing. She lives in Reno, Nevada, with her husband and two children.
To connect with Celeste and learn more about her work:
Website: https://www.celesteyvonne.com/
Instagram @theultimatemomchallenge
Order Celeste’s New Book:
It’s Not About the Wine: The Loaded Truth Behind Mommy Wine Culture
