Black, Sober & Seen: Why Representation in Sobriety Matters | Black History Month Special
Fri Feb 06 2026
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In this powerful Black History Month episode of The Sober Butterfly Podcast, Nadine explores a truth that isn’t talked about enough in recovery spaces:
Most sobriety spaces don’t look like us.
Nadine weaves together moving throwback clips from past guests of the show to highlight what Black sobriety actually looks like in real life: community, identity, trauma healing, motherhood, grief, faith, entrepreneurship, and generational change.
You’ll hear voices from:
Ashley Johnson — founder of Wine Not, on navigating social spaces and professional settings sober as a Black womanYasmin — on nervous system healing, therapy, and boundariesSymone French— on identity, shame, and unmasking without alcoholJasmine (Soulfully Sober) — on motherhood and stopping before rock bottomJasmine Flowers — on trauma, abuse recovery, and rebuilding life through sobrietyFaith Hill — on grief, honesty, and self-trustTiana Heath — on refusing to numb grief with alcoholTommie Runz — on purpose and generational healingTogether, these stories show that sobriety is not one narrative. It is many. And when Black people get sober, it doesn’t just change one life — it can change entire family trajectories.
This episode addresses:
Cultural silence around addiction in Black familiesThe connection between trauma, the nervous system, and alcohol useWhy boundaries and therapy are often discovered after sobrietyThe lack of representation of Black women in the sober-curious and non-alcoholic spaceWhy sobriety can be an act of resistance, awareness, and liberationIf you’ve ever felt alone in your alcohol-free journey, this episode is an invitation to see yourself in sobriety.
🎧 Full episodes from every guest featured are linked in the show notes.
Key Takeaway
Find someone who looks like you in sobriety. It changes everything.
Closing viral reflection from actor and podcaster Horace Gold, this episode examines why choosing sobriety as a Black person in America can feel not only personal — but revolutionary.
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Send us a text In this powerful Black History Month episode of The Sober Butterfly Podcast, Nadine explores a truth that isn’t talked about enough in recovery spaces: Most sobriety spaces don’t look like us. Nadine weaves together moving throwback clips from past guests of the show to highlight what Black sobriety actually looks like in real life: community, identity, trauma healing, motherhood, grief, faith, entrepreneurship, and generational change. You’ll hear voices from: Ashley Johnson — founder of Wine Not, on navigating social spaces and professional settings sober as a Black womanYasmin — on nervous system healing, therapy, and boundariesSymone French— on identity, shame, and unmasking without alcoholJasmine (Soulfully Sober) — on motherhood and stopping before rock bottomJasmine Flowers — on trauma, abuse recovery, and rebuilding life through sobrietyFaith Hill — on grief, honesty, and self-trustTiana Heath — on refusing to numb grief with alcoholTommie Runz — on purpose and generational healingTogether, these stories show that sobriety is not one narrative. It is many. And when Black people get sober, it doesn’t just change one life — it can change entire family trajectories. This episode addresses: Cultural silence around addiction in Black familiesThe connection between trauma, the nervous system, and alcohol useWhy boundaries and therapy are often discovered after sobrietyThe lack of representation of Black women in the sober-curious and non-alcoholic spaceWhy sobriety can be an act of resistance, awareness, and liberationIf you’ve ever felt alone in your alcohol-free journey, this episode is an invitation to see yourself in sobriety. 🎧 Full episodes from every guest featured are linked in the show notes. Key Takeaway Find someone who looks like you in sobriety. It changes everything. Closing viral reflection from actor and podcaster Horace Gold, this episode examines why choosing sobriety as a Black person in America can feel not only personal — but revolutionary. Support the show Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services refereed to in this episode.