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The Sober New Yorker

Melissa McGovern

Booking Overview

This sobriety-focused interview podcast explores alcohol addiction, quitting drinking, recovery, and life after alcohol through personal sobriety stories and conversations with recovery professionals, authors, and advocates. Credible guest candidates include sober coaches, addiction counselors, recovery authors, alcohol-free business founders, and people with compelling lived experience; booking difficulty is likely low because the show regularly features accessible personal-story guests alongside subject-matter experts.

Metrics

Episodes: 103

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 4.4k followers

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Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

mzmac1971@gmail.com

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Host

Melissa McGovern - Sober coach focused on alcohol addiction, quitting drinking, recovery, and alcohol-free living.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Lived experience of alcohol addiction or sobriety, recovery advocacy, addiction counseling, sober coaching, relevant authorship, or leadership in alcohol-free businesses and communities.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or established writing on sobriety and recovery, Professional work in substance use counseling or recovery support, Founding or operating alcohol-free businesses or community initiatives, A compelling, clearly articulated personal recovery story

Recent Guest Discussions

Tawny Lara - Her Sobriety Story, Life After Alcohol, Social Media Overuse, Technology Habits, And Reclaiming Time And Creativity.

Chris Marshall - Alcohol Addiction, Treatment, Belonging, 19 Years Of Sobriety, Recovery, And Building Alcohol-free Spaces And Businesses.

Rachel Soto - Alcohol And Prescription Medication Misuse, Blackouts, DUI, Early Sobriety, Family Addiction, Fitness, Wellness, And Recovery Dharma.

Recent Topics

Health, Addiction, Sobriety, Alcohol Recovery, Sober Living

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Sober New Yorker
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Quitting Alcohol at 60: It’s Never Too Late to Change Your Life

October 21, 2026

For years, Rebecca believed drinking wine was just a normal part of life. But by her 50s, she was drinking at least a bottle of wine every night, sometimes opening a second, and beginning to hide how much she was consuming.In this episode of the Sober New Yorker Podcast, Melissa sits down with Rebecca, an artist, certified life coach, and host of the Curious on Life podcast, to discuss what finally led her to quit drinking at 60.Rebecca shares how her relationship with alcohol began at just 1...

I Knew I Had a Drinking Problem, But I Didn’t Know How to Stop

October 14, 2026

How do you recognize a drinking problem when you’re doing everything right on the outside?Brianna, creator of More Fun Without It, was earning a 4.0 GPA in graduate school, studying addiction and building a career in mental health. But behind the scenes, her drinking and drug use were becoming increasingly difficult to control.Despite studying addiction, she struggled to recognize what was happening in her own life.In this episode of The Sober New Yorker, Brianna shares her journey through hi...

When the Hangxiety Became Impossible to Ignore | Madeline's Sober Story

October 07, 2026

Madeline Forrest grew up knowing firsthand what alcohol could do. Her mom got sober at 21, and her dad struggled with alcohol addiction throughout much of Madeline’s childhood. So when Madeline eventually began questioning her own relationship with alcohol, she knew the warning signs — but her drinking didn’t look the way she thought a problem with alcohol was supposed to look.She considered herself a “happy drunk.” She wasn’t constantly causing chaos or getting into trouble. But underneath i...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Sober New Yorker?

The Sober New Yorker is hosted by Melissa McGovern. Its publicly listed email is mzmac1971@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Sober New Yorker?

The publicly listed email for The Sober New Yorker: mzmac1971@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Sober New Yorker have?

Podseeker estimates The Sober New Yorker reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Sober New Yorker?

The Sober New Yorker typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Lived experience of alcohol addiction or sobriety, recovery advocacy, addiction counseling, sober coaching, relevant authorship, or leadership in alcohol-free businesses and communities. Common among recent guests: Published books or established writing on sobriety and recovery; Professional work in substance use counseling or recovery support; Founding or operating alcohol-free businesses or community initiatives. Recent guests include Tawny Lara, Chris Marshall, and Rachel Soto.

How hard is it to get booked on The Sober New Yorker?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Sober New Yorker cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Addiction, Sobriety, Alcohol Recovery, and Sober Living. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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