The Shannon McCabe Show | Sobriety & Healthy Living

In this episode of The Shannon McCabe Show, I’m talking about something so many women quietly struggle with in sobriety, but don’t always say out loud: learning how to connect socially without alcohol.

If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable at gatherings, unsure of what to say, or worried that you’ve “lost” a part of yourself without drinking—this episode is for you.

Inside this conversation, I share: ✨ Why social situations can feel a...

In this episode of The Shannon McCabe Show, I’m breaking down something that changed everything for me on my sobriety journey: understanding what alcohol was actually doing to my brain.

If you’ve ever wondered why quitting feels so hard… why you keep going back even when you want to stop… or why you’ve blamed yourself for not having enough willpower — this episode is for you.

We’re talking real science, real experiences, and real r...

A Special Compilation Episode of the Most Impactful Conversations of 2025

This episode of The Shannon McCabe Show is a little different, I’ve taken three of the most downloaded, most shared, and most transformative clips from 2025 and brought them together into one episode designed to wake you up, help you finally see alcohol for what it truly is, and what life can look like without it.

Inside this compilation episode, we walk thro...

In this episode of The Shannon McCabe Show, I’m breaking down ten of the biggest reasons smart, successful, intuitive women are walking away from alcohol right now and why this shift is happening on such a massive scale.

We talk about: ✨ How alcohol disrupts your gut and wrecks your digestion ✨ The hormonal chaos that follows even “moderate” drinking ✨ Why alcohol destroys your sleep (even if you fall asleep fast) ✨ The truth a...

Prayer: “God take my ___ and  turn my attention to where you would have it be.”

The holidays have a way of bringing back memories of the good, the bad, and the ones that feel extra shiny in hindsight. If you’ve caught yourself romanticizing “drinking traditions” or feeling nostalgic about past holidays with alcohol, this episode is here to support you through it.

In today’s conversation, I’m talking honestly about what it feels lik...

If you’ve ever told yourself that a glass of wine helps you relax or sleep better… this one’s for you. In this episode of The Shannon McCabe Show, I’m diving deep into what alcohol actually does to your sleep and why it’s one of the biggest lies we’ve been told about “winding down.”

I’ll walk you through what’s really happening inside your body and brain when you drink before bed, and how alcohol sedates you instead of helping you ...

In this episode of The Shannon McCabe Show, I’m sharing everything I learned from my first sober Thanksgiving (spoiler: it wasn’t easy!) to how I now approach the holidays with peace, joy, and confidence completely alcohol-free. We’ll talk through what it really takes to stay grounded, protect your energy, and fully experience the holidays without the hangover, regret, or anxiety that used to come with it.

Inside this episode, I’m ...

Let’s talk about something that comes up a lot once you’ve taken a break from drinking—this idea of “maybe I can just have one now and then.”

In this episode of The Shannon McCabe Show, I’m diving into the slippery truth about moderation—what it really means, why it’s so hard to maintain, and how the brain and body respond once alcohol re-enters the picture. I’ll share my personal reflections and the science behind why moderation c...

In this episode of The Shannon McCabe Show, I’m sharing a precious insight from my morning devotional that deeply connects to the journey of quitting drinking and honestly, to any season of growth that feels hard.

So often, we see our struggles as roadblocks. But what if they’re actually refining us? What if the discomfort, the cravings, the doubts, and the messy in-between moments are the very things shaping you into the peaceful,...

This week on The Shannon McCabe Show, I’m joined by Morgan Zanotti—mom of three, co-founder of Primal Kitchen Foods, and now founder of Drink Waay, a sparkling protein water that’s changing the way women think about wellness.

Morgan shares her journey from the fast-paced world of the food and beverage industry to creating a brand centered on health, happiness, and simplicity. We talk about her decision to give up alcohol, how that ...

If you’ve quit drinking and suddenly find yourself craving sugar—or noticing a few extra pounds—you’re not alone. 🍫

In this episode of The Shannon McCabe Show, I’m breaking down why this happens and what’s actually going on inside your body as it begins to heal from alcohol. From blood sugar swings to dopamine changes, I’ll walk you through the science in simple, real-world terms—and remind you that this phase is temporary.

We’ll ...

In this episode of The Shannon McCabe Show, I sat down with Kori Leigh, who opens up about her journey from the depths of alcoholism to more than eight years of sobriety. Her story is raw, honest, and full of faith. Kori shares what it was like to hit her rock bottom, how she fought her way back through grace and discipline, and the daily non-negotiables that now anchor her recovery.

Together, we talk about: 💭 The realities of ad...

This episode is one you’re going to want to save and come back to—especially for those moments when a craving hits and you need a voice reminding you why you started.

I recorded this as a pep talk just for you. In it, I share the exact inner dialogue and steps that helped me push through cravings in my early days of sobriety. We’ll talk about what’s really happening in your body and brain when you feel the urge to drink, why alcoho...

This episode is a special one—it’s my very first guest interview on The Shannon McCabe Show! I’m so excited to introduce you to Deb Podlogar, known online as @Mocktail.Mom, who’s inspiring women everywhere with her joyful approach to life without alcohol.

Deb shares her personal journey of choosing sobriety, what it looked like to navigate big life transitions (like becoming an empty nester), and how she discovered a whole new pass...

Life doesn’t slow down just because we choose sobriety. If anything, it sometimes feels like the challenges pile up even more—big emotions, family responsibilities, stress, and the everyday chaos of being human.

In this episode of The Shannon McCabe Show, I’m reflecting on two big milestones—my three-year sobriety anniversary and my daughter Dylan turning 18—and what these moments have taught me about staying grounded.

The truth? W...

How many times have you told yourself, “My drinking isn’t that bad”?

I used to say it all the time. It was my way of convincing myself that I didn’t really need to make a change—that I could wait until life calmed down or until things got “bad enough.”

But here’s the truth: waiting only makes it harder. Alcohol has a way of sneaking in and taking more than you ever thought it would.

In this episode of The Shannon McCabe Show, I’m s...

For years, my life looked picture-perfect from the outside: homeschooling mom, running a business, raising three daughters. But behind closed doors, I was leaning on alcohol more and more—using it as my go-to coping mechanism for stress, exhaustion, and overwhelm.

What started as an occasional escape turned into something that had a real hold on me. And while I looked like I was “managing it all,” inside I was struggling.

In this e...

If you’ve quit drinking and find yourself more tired than ever—you are not alone. In fact, it’s one of the most common things women ask me about in early sobriety.

In this episode of The Shannon McCabe Show, I’m breaking down what’s really going on with your body when you quit alcohol and why exhaustion (a.k.a. sobriety fatigue) is totally normal—and temporary.

Here’s what we cover: 😴 The real reason you’re so tired after quittin...

We live in a society that loves to glamorize alcohol—but let’s be honest: most of us were never told the full story of what it’s actually doing to our bodies and minds.

In this episode of The Shannon McCabe Show, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing 10 blunt truths about alcohol that you might not know—but definitely need to. This isn’t about fear or shame. It’s about awareness, empowerment, and giving you the knowledge to make...