After over three years and 172 episodes, Through the Glass Recovery is officially entering a new chapter.

In this episode, Julie Miller and Steve Knapp share the story behind the podcast rebrand and what’s coming next. Starting in January, the podcast will be known as No Alcohol Needed, with a new tagline that reflects the heart of the work they’ve been doing all along: How to Be Happy - No Alcohol Needed.

This conversation is an honest look at growth, burnout, values, and what happens after you’ve figured out how to stop drinking but still don’t feel fulfilled. Julie and Steve talk about why they almost quit the podcast, what helped them recommit, and how their own sobriety journeys have shifted toward emotional intelligence, connection, and long-term happiness.

They also share what listeners can expect in the new year, including:

• A deeper focus on life after early sobriety
• Conversations about emotional intelligence, personal growth, and fulfillment
• A rotating group of familiar voices and trusted friends joining the show
• Continued weekly Monday night community meetings
• A brand-new website and updated social presence

This episode is both a thank-you to longtime listeners and an invitation to anyone searching for a sobriety podcast that goes beyond just quitting alcohol.

• Why the podcast almost ended and what changed
• The meaning behind the new name No Alcohol Needed
• What “how to be happy” really means in sobriety
• Why joy doesn’t always look bubbly or easy
• Who the new regular contributors are
• How the podcast is evolving to support long-term recovery
• How to get involved in the Monday night community meetings

• New website (launching soon): https://noalcoholneeded.net
• Go back and listen to Episode 0 to hear where it all began: https://throughtheglassrecovery.com/podcast/introepisode/

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Stories and reflections on rebuilding life after alcohol.

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You know the thought. That thought that sneaks in...

Maybe I can drink again. Maybe I can keep it under control now. Maybe just one.

In this episode of Through the Glass Recovery Podcast, Julie Miller and co-host Steve Knapp are joined by Lucy, Brenton, and Bry for an honest conversation about what happens when you try to moderate drinking. Not just in theory, but their actual, lived experience.

They talk about what the moderation voice sounds like, why it’s so convincing, and what actually happened when some of them tried it. They also explore the mental exhaustion of constantly negotiating with alcohol and the relief that comes when the decision is finally taken off the table.

If you’ve ever wondered whether moderation could work for you, this episode offers clarity and perspective.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The “maybe I can have just one” voice and why it shows up
• Why moderation takes so much mental and emotional energy
• How nostalgia can distort our memories of drinking
• What happened when some of the guests tried moderating
• Why stress, grief, or anxiety often blow moderation apart
• Taking the decision off the table and reducing decision fatigue
• What freedom, peace, and self-trust can look like in sobriety

This is not about shame or scare tactics. It’s about understanding your own patterns and knowing that struggling with this question doesn’t mean you’re failing.

New to Through the Glass Recovery? Learn more about us at https://throughtheglassrecovery.com

Hosts: Julie Miller & Steve Knapp Guests: Lucy Linger, Brenton Sconce, Bry Bleau

Learn more about our guests:

https://throughtheglassrecovery.com/moderate-drinking/

–SOBRIETY SUPPORT & RESOURCES–

WORK WITH US - Personalized private coaching

Redesign your life without alcohol - with support.

https://throughtheglassrecovery.com/recovery-coaching/

FREE SUPPORT GROUP ON ZOOM

Real conversations. No judgment.

https://throughtheglassrecovery.com/meeting-faqs/

JULIE’S SOBER LIVING BLOG

Stories and reflections on rebuilding life after alcohol.

https://createalifesofull.com

FULL LIBRARY OF PODCAST EPISODES

Explore every Through the Glass Recovery conversation. https://throughtheglassrecovery.com/podcast/

People talk about “doing the work” in sobriety, but most of us start out not even knowing what that means. In this episode, Julie and Steve sit down with Dave Rushing and licensed therapist Sean Rollinson for an honest conversation about emotional sobriety, early misconceptions, and the deeper work that begins after the alcohol is gone.

Inside this episode you’ll hear:

• Why quitting drinking is only the beginning • What emotional sobriety really looks like • How self-reflection becomes a life-changing skill • What courage and connection offer in recovery • How to build confidence, authenticity, and self-worth after alcohol

Whether you’re in early sobriety or years into recovery and wanting more clarity, this episode will help you understand the real path toward a full, grounded life.

Read the full episode summary and get to know our guests: https://throughtheglassrecovery.com/doing-the-work-in-sobriety/

–SOBRIETY SUPPORT & RESOURCES–

WORK WITH US - Personalized private coaching

Redesign your life without alcohol - with support.

https://throughtheglassrecovery.com/recovery-coaching/

FREE SUPPORT GROUP ON ZOOM

Real conversations. No judgment.

https://throughtheglassrecovery.com/meeting-faqs/

JULIE’S SOBER LIVING BLOG

Stories and reflections on rebuilding life after alcohol.

https://createalifesofull.com

FULL LIBRARY OF PODCAST EPISODES

Explore every Through the Glass Recovery conversation. https://throughtheglassrecovery.com/podcast/