Sober Black Girls Club is now a podcast featuring Khadi A. Oluwatoyin and J. Nicole, two women in sobriety talking all things related to community, recovery, and growth. SBGC is not a sector or affiliated with any one program. We are simply a collective of Black girls, women, femmes, and nonconforming folks in sobriety coming together to share our experiences and encouragement with one another. Visit www.soberblackgirlsclub.com for meeting details and other community resources.
EP 33: Brandon Be Happy
This episode features Brandon Anthony, a SBGC meeting host with a remarkable journey of softness, humility and transformation. From experiencing homelessness in Southeast D.C. to becoming a beacon of hope in the community through his top-rated Reddit video series, Recovery Road and nonprofit organization, Santana's Foundation, Brandon candidly shares his personal story of overcoming adversity and finding a path to recovery.
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Men's Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qce2hpjsjGtUHIvP3n-MYAIXaFDUli-jf
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1/24/2024 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 17 seconds
EP 32: Goal Capsule
J and I want to express our heartfelt gratitude to you for being a part of the Sober Black Girls Club community. Your support means the world to us. As we close this season, we extend warm wishes to each and every one of you. Thank you for joining us and listening, and may your new year be filled with positivity, intention, and renewed sense of purpose. Cheers to 2024! - Khadi
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In this episode, Khadi and J. Nicole look back at the challenges they faced and the growth they made this past year. As they share personal anecdotes and insights, the duo outline their goals for 2024. The two promise to revisit and discuss their progress at the same time next year.
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12/28/2023 • 37 minutes, 36 seconds
Ep 31: Blame It
Did alcohol play a role or was it simply terrible decision making? During this episode, Khadi and J. Nicole discuss how they handled various situations (like the time Khadi felt disrespected at a family function) before recovery, and how they would handle similar situations now.
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10/26/2023 • 55 minutes, 57 seconds
Ep 30: Not Just A Bad Day
After Khadi and Nicole share their own recent (self) recovery revelations, the two discuss how a number of well-intentioned phrases simplify the struggles faced by marginalized communities and inadvertently ignore the structural barriers they encounter on their journey to sobriety and/or recovery.
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10/3/2023 • 49 minutes, 11 seconds
Ep 29: Pray Away
This month, Khadi and Nicole discuss praying addiction away. Sharing their personal journeys and perspectives, they explore the complexities of solely using religion and spirituality to explain and overcome addiction.
The episode takes a turn as they discuss the idea that our relationship choices can mirror our parental dynamics and life circumstances.
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8/31/2023 • 51 minutes, 35 seconds
Ep 28: Shedding Old Narratives
Khadi and J. Nicole share their journey of releasing old narratives that once influenced their sobriety and wellness practices. Khadi reveals the reason(s) behind her recent 17-day streak of sobriety from marijuana (now 42 days), while J. Nicole speaks candidly about her evolution towards a more relaxed approach to being around alcohol.
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7/24/2023 • 43 minutes, 15 seconds
Ep 27: Khadi's Dance and J's Dolls
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In this episode, J. Nicole opens up about her passion for thrifting and the joy it brings to her life, while Khadi shares about her journey of rediscovering her love for dancing and singing purely for enjoyment. Tune in as they discuss the transformative power of indulging in hobbies and how it can enhance one's sobriety and overall well-being.
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6/19/2023 • 38 minutes, 22 seconds
Ep 26: Creativity, BPD and Recovery ft Brettina
Actress, Storyteller, and Mental Health Advocate, Brettina Davis, joins Khadi and J. Nicole to share her experience with borderline personality disorder and insight into what it is like being an actress in recovery.
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5/28/2023 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 26 seconds
Ep 25: Work Can Wait
Disclaimer: This episode will be available via audio only. Mercury is retrograde and we couldn't avoid her no matter how hard we tried. Please excuse the minor audio glitches.
In this episode, Khadi and J. Nicole discuss the importance of taking time off work to focus on recovery and share advice on reentering the workforce.
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4/22/2023 • 33 minutes, 50 seconds
Ep 24: First Thing First
Khadi and J. Nicole share their interpretation and thoughts on the popular recovery quote, "sobriety is the most important thing in your life, without exception[...]."
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3/20/2023 • 46 minutes, 31 seconds
Ep 23: Midlife Sobriety ft. Taqiyya
In this episode, SBGC member Taqiyya joins Khadi and J. Nicole to share what it was like getting sober in her 40s and how she remains sober today.
Taqiyya's sobriety is rooted in trauma, healing, and yoga. She is an anti-racism educator, health advocate, and proud mother to an amazing 9-year-old girl.
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3/5/2023 • 51 minutes, 9 seconds
Ep 22: Welcome Back! (SZN II Intro)
Cohosts Khadi A. Oluwatoyin and J. Nicole welcome each other back to the mic after their season one break.
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2/24/2023 • 14 minutes, 12 seconds
Ep 21: Sober Daughter (Part II)
In part one of 'Sober Daughter', author, Fawna Asfaw, joined Khadi and J. Nicole to discuss losing a parent twice, addiction and recovery.
In this final segment, Fawna and Khadi exchange their thoughts and share their experiences on recovering in L.A., the role addiction plays in Black liberation and expansion, and the importance of community.
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12/30/2022 • 55 minutes, 18 seconds
Ep 21: Sober Daughter
Author, Fawna Asfaw, join Khadi and J. Nicole to discuss losing a parent twice, addiction, community, and recovery.
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12/5/2022 • 57 minutes, 33 seconds
Ep 20: Making Amends to Self
Making amends to others is a popular and welcomed conversation in recovery, but how important is it to make amends with ourselves? After all, isn't it the 'self' we have harmed the most? In this episode, Khadi and J. Nicole talk about self-forgiveness and self-reconciliation.
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10/30/2022 • 25 minutes, 36 seconds
Ep 19: We're Not Really Strangers
Khadi and J. Nicole laugh over their first impressions and existing partnership via We're Not Really Strangers, a purpose-driven card game about digging deeper and empowering meaningful connections.
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9/22/2022 • 40 minutes, 17 seconds
Ep 18: Waiting to Pause
Khadi and J. Nicole discuss giving themselves permission to pause and navigate life, as is, in all its ups, downs, and glory.
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9/4/2022 • 30 minutes, 31 seconds
Ep 17: The Help You Give
J. Nicole and Khadi talk about the support they received from family and friends while in their addiction and share advice for anyone looking to help a loved one overcome theirs.
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8/21/2022 • 33 minutes, 30 seconds
Ep 16: Match Made in Recovery
J. Nicole and Khadi chat about their experiences working with sponsors, discuss what qualities they believe make a great sponsor, and share advice for anyone searching for one. Khadi talks briefly about SBGC's mentorship program and its revamp.
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8/7/2022 • 39 minutes, 25 seconds
Ep 15: Grey Area Drinking
J. Nicole and Khadi share their thoughts on 'grey area drinking' and other recovery/sobriety related terms. J's mom makes a brief appearance.
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7/26/2022 • 36 minutes, 41 seconds
Ep 14: Mic Check 1, 2, 1, 2! How Are You Doing?
J. Nicole and Khadi check in with community and share wellness practices they use to uplift themselves when the world feels too hard and too heavy.
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7/3/2022 • 32 minutes, 57 seconds
Ep 13: Enjoying Summertime Without A Drink
J. Nicole explains how she was able to navigate the last 13 summers without a drink. Khadi shares tips on how to embrace your sober summer with style and grace.
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6/12/2022 • 36 minutes, 38 seconds
Ep 12: Pushin' P and P Stands for Periods
Khadi A. Oluwatoyin and J. Nicole reunite and talk about how their alcohol consumption affected their cycle and how they deal with PMS while staying sober.
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6/2/2022 • 35 minutes, 38 seconds
Ep 11: Embracing Sobriety Behind the Keys
Khadi and J. Nicole sit down with touring pianist/keyboardist Bonnie McIntosh to talk about her motivation to live booze-free and how she navigates her sobriety in the entertainment industry. You may stay in touch with Bonnie via Instagram at @bonstarr and Twitter at @rockstarbonstar.
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5/15/2022 • 55 minutes, 56 seconds
Ep 10: Grieving in Sobriety, A Different Life Experience
Get ready to go deep. In episode 10, J. Nicole and Khadi A. Oluwatoyin talk about coping with sorrow and loss without a drink.
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5/1/2022 • 44 minutes, 54 seconds
Ep 9: Oh, Baby!
J. Nicole shares some exciting news. As Black Maternal Health Week comes to an end, J and Khadi discuss why the recovery community should have compassion for expecting women suffering from addiction and their experiences of racism in the U.S. Healthcare system.
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4/18/2022 • 37 minutes, 10 seconds
EP 8: Picking Up After Putting Down
Well, well, well. Look what we have here! Our first SBGC Podcast guest! In episode 8, Khadi and J. Nicole sit down (virtually) with SBGC member T to talk about the areas in their lives they chose to honor and focus on once they put the bottle down for good.
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4/10/2022 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 16 seconds
Ep 7: Covid-19, Two Years in Review
In this episode, Khadi and J. Nicole discuss how their lives and relationships have changed since the beginning of the pandemic. Khadi opens up about a "slip" that led her back to detox.
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4/3/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 45 seconds
Ep 6: Drinking & Heartbreak
In this episode, Khadi talks about the time she underestimated the impact a recent breakup would have on her and her ability to study for the bar exam, and how she used alcohol to cope with the situation.
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3/27/2022 • 37 minutes, 34 seconds
Ep 5: Ditching Booze Young
In this episode, J. Nicole shares what it was like to give up alcohol as a 23-year-old college basketball player. Khadi reminds listeners that J. Nicole isn't the only former athlete cohosting the SBGC podcast.
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3/20/2022 • 45 minutes, 57 seconds
Ep 4: Do It For The Culture
In Episode 4, Khadi and J. Nicole discuss some of the challenges they face maintaining their sobriety while indulging and embracing mainstream Black culture.
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3/10/2022 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 21 seconds
Ep 3: Our Experiences in the Room
In Episode 3, Khadi and J. Nicole share their experiences, attitudes, and beliefs about traditional 12-Step recovery programs. J. Nicole goes down memory lane reciting every 12-Step slogan she can remember.
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2/25/2022 • 42 minutes, 10 seconds
Ep 2: Navigating Friendships
Friendships can be complicated, especially when alcohol is involved. In episode two (2), Khadi A. Oluwatoyin and J. Nicole talk about what their friendships looked like before they got sober and what they look like now.
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2/17/2022 • 55 minutes, 6 seconds
Ep 1: Let's Be Honest
Developing better relationships with friends and family, increasing self-esteem, and living happier lives are just some reasons people choose to get sober. In this episode, cohosts Khadi A. Oluwatoyin and J. Nicole share what made them decide to put the bottle down for good.
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2/17/2022 • 44 minutes, 32 seconds
Welcome to Sober Black Girls Club! - Introduction
Sober Black Girls Club is launching a podcast on February 16th, 2022 featuring Khadi A. Oluwatoyin and J. Nicole, two women in sobriety talking all things related to community, recovery, and growth.
SBGC is not a sector or affiliated with any one program. We are simply a collective of Black folks in sobriety coming together to share our experiences and encouragement with one another.
SBGC is not a 12 step program or a professional medical resource. If you or a loved one are struggling with substance use or addiction, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357.
Visit www.soberblackgirlsclub.com for meeting details and other community resources.