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Alcohol
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Dear Vernon is a sobriety podcast brought to you by The Luckiest Club. Each episode tackles real questions about sobriety, recovery, and life—submitted by members of the TLC community and listeners who are navigating it all in real time.

The Luckiest Club (TLC) is a global sobriety support community founded by Laura McKowen, bestselling author and a leading voice in modern recovery. With daily me... more

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In this episode of Dear Vernon, Eric Johnson and Laura McKowen respond to a parent who recently found alcohol and vapes in their 14-year-old daughter's room. They know their own alcohol use has affected their daughter, and they want to help her avoid... more

This week on Dear Vernon, Laura McKowen and Eric Johnson are back with a new episode of Dear Vernon. Brad Pitt was sober for seven years. And then he wasn't. And a lot of people had a lot of feelings about that, including several people who reached o... more

This week on Dear Vernon, Laura McKowen, Founder of The Luckiest Club, and Eric Johnson, CEO of The Luckiest Club, tackle a question that comes up constantly in recovery spaces, and one that honestly deserves a much better answer than it usually gets... more

This week on Dear Vernon, Laura McKowen, Founder of The Luckiest Club, and Eric Johnson, CEO of The Luckiest Club, tackle a question that's been sitting heavy with one of The Luckiest Club members.

She had 183 days sober. On vacation with her husban... more

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Laura McKowen
Host of Dear Vernon; founder of TLC; prominent figure in modern recovery.
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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 92 ratings
  • Simple and potent

    This is my favorite podcast. First of all, there are no commercials to get in the way of the message. Secondly, the topics are discussed from a human perspective not filled with scientific jargon. It’s real and honest. Just what we all need. Thank you for doing this podcast. I hope it continues just as it is.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yarrumik
    United States5 months ago
  • Great perspective from two of the world’s best humans

    In the first episode Eric and Laura ask why the world needs another podcast and that’s a fair question. But the world does need this podcast because there’s still not enough plain honest talk about the reality of sobriety. This podcast is going to reach people who will benefit so much from listening in on this conversation and from the honesty, the empathy and the wisdom that Eric and Laura just naturally bring to every conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LarryDubs
    United States9 months ago
  • Welcommmmm, Dear Vernon

    It feels genuinely exciting to welcome you into the podcast landscape. This is a natural extension of the care, connection, and integrity that live at the heart of The Luckiest Club (TLC). I’m grateful to see the objectives take this form, meeting real questions with steadiness, sound voice, education, and warmth, and reaching people in the everyday moments where podcasts are often heard. This podcast matters and strengthens the sobriety conversation. I’m proud to be part of a team that understa... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlexanderBlueFeather
    United States9 months ago
  • YES!

    Yes to this podcast and yes to TLC!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    3julezz
    United States9 months ago
  • A treasure

    The Luckiest Club is the reason I have 4 years alcohol free and I’m so excited for this new podcast. I love Laura’s books. Thank you TLC!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hihosilverlake
    United States9 months ago

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The hosts bring empathy and credibility through lived sobriety experience.
Listeners appreciate the coaching-style, real-life guidance and community feel.
Honest discussions about sobriety that avoid jargon and dogma.
Fans highlight the supportive TLC community as a differentiator.
Authentic, compassionate conversations that feel human and practical.

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EP 13: What Does It Actually Mean to Do the Work?
Q: Although I have a better sense of it now, for the longest time, I could not wrap my head around the meaning of, quote, you have to do the work, end quote. What does that mean?
The work boils down to two core practices: being honest with yourself and others about your patterns and taking responsibility for the aspects of those patterns you can influence, while also bringing that honesty into relationship and community so you're supported and not alone in the process.
EP 6: Is This As Good As It Gets?
Q: I've been sober for five months. My question is when I will feel happy again, when I will feel like I am the quote, luckiest.
The hosts explain that happiness in recovery is often temporary and tied to meaningful meaning, peace, and fulfillment that come from changing life, not just stopping drinking; happiness is a subset of a broader, sustained sense of purpose.
EP 7: How Do I Like My Eggs?
Q: I'm 60 days in and I just feel so bored, which is crazy because I'm a busy working mom.
The hosts acknowledge boredom as a common experience in early sobriety and offer a framework: dopamine regulation can dampen motivation, so start with small, manageable experiments to rediscover what brings light to daily life, including hobbies or routines that fit into a busy schedule.
EP 11: Is It Normal to Keep My Sober Friends Separate?
Q: Is keeping sober friends separate from non-sober friends a sign of secrecy or problems in the relationship?
No. It's a common and healthy part of building a sober life to have distinct circles, and with time these circles often integrate, with different groups serving different needs and conversations.
EP 3: Are You Ever Recovered?
Q: What exactly do you mean when you describe yourself as being in recovery? Do you feel you'll be in that phase forever, or a day will come when you feel fully recovered?
Recovery, to me, is a lifelong process that goes beyond sobriety. It includes emotional healing, addressing past traumas, and building healthier coping strategies, so I'm in long‑term recovery even if I'm not actively “recovering” in a heavy sense day-to-day. The work evolves from simply not drinking to actively evolving how I respond to life's stresses.

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What is Dear Vernon about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sobriety-focused show led by two longtime members of a global recovery community. Topics center on living sober, managing cravings, and navigating relationships, parenting, work, and everyday life with honesty, practical strategies, and vulnerability. Episodes blend personal experiences with community support, coaching-style guidance, and guest stories to normalize recovery, challenge myths about “easy fixes,” and emphasize ongoing self-work and connection. A standout is the collaborative, non-judgmental approach that treats sobriety as a long-term journey embedded in family, work, and culture, rather than a standalone goal. Potential listeners who want actionable insights, real-world honesty, and a supportive sober network are likely to ... more

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