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Join me and Adam Woodley for the sixth and final episode of Part Two, as Adam answers some of the questions about drinking that I asked myself when I was writing Part One.  Adam and I talk about a bunch of things including the first songs we wrote, straightedge culture, and how we really feel about brunch. Content warning for this episode - we do discuss grief and trauma response so if those are topics you are sensitive to, please use discretion when listening to this episode!

lowercase sober is a limited series podcast by Izzi D'Esposito. it's about Izzi navigating sobriety in her 20's after she stopped drinking because of a health issue. she is still in her 20's. she still doesn't know what she's doing.  (now with friends!)

Written, recorded and edited by Izzi D'Esposito; Music also by Izzi D’Esposito

Here are some anti-racism education reads about race and healthcare in America -

“Jay Z - The War on Drugs: From Prohibition to Gold Rush”

https://youtu.be/HSozqaVcOU8

Here are resources in case you are interested in speaking with a professional about your alcohol use:

SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - a US Government backed free helpline to connect with other resources

https://www.aa.org - Alcoholics Anonymous - a christian ideology based 12 step program

https://www.na.org - Narcotics Anonymous

https://www.smartrecovery.org - a secular based 4 step program

https://www.thetemper.com/sober-communities-beyond-traditional-aa/ - a list of alternatives to 12 step programs like AA from the Temper - a sobriety content online publication

Join me and Chanelle Larios for the fifth episode of Part Two, as Chanelle answers some of the questions about drinking that I asked myself when I was writing Part One.  Chanelle and I talk about a bunch of things including our shared college experiences, break ups and giving up alcohol because of health reasons. Content warning for this episode - we do discuss hooking up while drunk so if that's a topic you are sensitive to, please use discretion when listening to this episode!

lowercase sober is a limited series podcast by Izzi D'Esposito. it's about Izzi navigating sobriety in her 20's after she stopped drinking because of a health issue. she is still in her 20's. she still doesn't know what she's doing.  (now with friends!)

Written, recorded and edited by Izzi D'Esposito; Music also by Izzi D’Esposito

“Jay Z - The War on Drugs: From Prohibition to Gold Rush”

https://youtu.be/HSozqaVcOU8

Here are resources in case you are interested in speaking with a professional about your alcohol use:

SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - a US Government backed free helpline to connect with other resources

https://www.aa.org - Alcoholics Anonymous - a christian ideology based 12 step program

https://www.na.org - Narcotics Anonymous

https://www.smartrecovery.org - a secular based 4 step program

https://www.thetemper.com/sober-communities-beyond-traditional-aa/ - a list of alternatives to 12 step programs like AA from the Temper - a sobriety content online publication

Join me and Tyler Bode Yonchiuk for the third episode of Part Two, as Ty answers some of the questions about drinking that I asked myself when I was writing Part One.  Ty and I talk about a bunch of things from craft beer to dating during the pandemic . Content warning for this episode - we do discuss blacking out and alcohol in a positive light so if those are topics you are sensitive to, please use discretion when listening to this episode!

lowercase sober is a limited series podcast by Izzi D'Esposito. it's about Izzi navigating sobriety in her 20's after she stopped drinking because of a health issue. she is still in her 20's. she still doesn't know what she's doing.  (now with friends!)

Written, recorded and edited by Izzi D'Esposito; Music also by Izzi D’Esposito

Here are some anti-racism education reads about race and healthcare in America -

Breonna Taylor White House Petition:

https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/arrest-killers-breonna-taylor

“Jay Z - The War on Drugs: From Prohibition to Gold Rush”

https://youtu.be/HSozqaVcOU8

Here are resources in case you are interested in speaking with a professional about your alcohol use:

SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - a US Government backed free helpline to connect with other resources

https://www.aa.org - Alcoholics Anonymous - a christian ideology based 12 step program

https://www.na.org - Narcotics Anonymous

https://www.smartrecovery.org - a secular based 4 step program

https://www.thetemper.com/sober-communities-beyond-traditional-aa/ - a list of alternatives to 12 step programs like AA from the Temper - a sobriety content online publication

Join me and Vera Kuznetsova for the third episode of Part Two, as Vera answers some of the questions about drinking that I asked myself when I was writing Part One.  Vera opens up in a really lovely way and I truly cherish our conversation. Content warning for this episode - we do discuss blacking out and alcohol in a positive light so if those are topics you are sensitive to, please use discretion when listening to this episode!

lowercase sober is a limited series podcast by Izzi D'Esposito. it's about Izzi navigating sobriety in her 20's after she stopped drinking because of a health issue. she is still in her 20's. she still doesn't know what she's doing.  (now with friends!)

Written, recorded and edited by Izzi D'Esposito; Music also by Izzi D’Esposito

Here are some anti-racism education reads about race and healthcare in America -

Breonna Taylor White House Petition:

https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/arrest-killers-breonna-taylor

Instagram accounts:

https://www.instagram.com/soberblackgirlsclub/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/l.nuzzles/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/recoveryfortherevolution/?hl=en

Black Trans Advocacy Coalition:

https://blacktrans.org

Here are resources in case you are interested in speaking with a professional about your alcohol use:

SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - a US Government backed free helpline to connect with other resources

https://www.aa.org - Alcoholics Anonymous - a christian ideology based 12 step program

https://www.na.org - Narcotics Anonymous

https://www.smartrecovery.org - a secular based 4 step program

https://www.thetemper.com/sober-communities-beyond-traditional-aa/ - a list of alternatives to 12 step programs like AA from the Temper - a sobriety content online publication

Join me and Alex Miyashiro for the second episode of Part Two, as Alex answers some of the questions about drinking that I asked myself when I was writing Part One.  I love our conversation - it’s full of laughs, tears and more - among other things we chat about being young and queer in college and how to socialize sober.

Content warning for this episode - we do discuss sexual assault and mental health so if those are topics you are sensitive to, please use discretion when listening to this episode!

lowercase sober is a limited series podcast by Izzi D'Esposito. it's about Izzi navigating sobriety in her 20's after she stopped drinking because of a health issue. she is still in her 20's. she still doesn't know what she's doing.  (now with friends!)

Written, recorded and edited by Izzi D'Esposito; Music also by Izzi D’Esposito

Here are some anti-racism education reads about race and healthcare in America -

https://www.aamc.org/news-insights/how-we-fail-black-patients-pain

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4194634/

Here are resources in case you are interested in speaking with a professional about your alcohol use:

SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - a US Government backed free helpline to connect with other resources

https://www.aa.org - Alcoholics Anonymous - a christian ideology based 12 step program

https://www.na.org - Narcotics Anonymous

https://www.smartrecovery.org - a secular based 4 step program

https://www.thetemper.com/sober-communities-beyond-traditional-aa/ - a list of alternatives to 12 step programs like AA from the Temper - a sobriety content online publication

Join me and Taylor Johnson for the first episode of Part Two, as Taylor answers some of the questions about drinking that I asked myself when I was writing Part One.  We had a really great discussion about their upcoming wedding, sober socialization and more! 

lowercase sober is a limited series podcast by Izzi D'Esposito. it's about Izzi navigating sobriety in her 20's after she stopped drinking because of a health issue. she is still in her 20's. she still doesn't know what she's doing.  (now with friends!) 

Written, recorded and edited by Izzi D'Esposito; Music also by Izzi D’Esposito

Here are some anti-racism education reads about race and healthcare in America - 

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/13/upshot/race-and-medicine-the-harm-that-comes-from-mistrust.html

https://www.statnews.com/2020/06/09/systemic-racism-black-health-disparities/



Here are resources in case you are interested in speaking with a professional about your alcohol use:

SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - a US Government backed free helpline to connect with other resources

https://www.aa.org - Alcoholics Anonymous - a christian ideology based 12 step program

https://www.na.org - Narcotics Anonymous

https://www.smartrecovery.org - a secular based 4 step program

https://www.thetemper.com/sober-communities-beyond-traditional-aa/ - a list of alternatives to 12 step programs like AA from the Temper - a sobriety content online publication