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Happiest Hour with Paula Devine

Paula Devine
Sobriety
Alcohol
Recovery
Alcohol Abstinence
Narcissistic Relationship Dynamics
Addiction Recovery
Community
Motherhood
Alcohol Culture
Friendship
Amazingly Alcohol-Free
Parenting
Nervous System Regulation
Godwinks
Movement
Spirituality
Alcohol Consumption
Anxiety
Discipline

What if the best part of your day… wasn’t a drink? Welcome to The Happiest Hour Podcast—where happy hour isn’t about what’s in your glass, but how you actually feel in your life. I’m Paula, sobriety coach and founder of Happiest Hour, and this space was created for women who are ready for something more. Not because everything fell apart… but because something inside them started asking deeper que... more

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This week I got to sit down with a very special soul and friend, Brenda. We met through Lighthouse Sobriety Academy.

From the moment you meet her, you feel her energy, joy, and deep sense of peace—but her journey wasn’t always that way.

We talk ab... more

We talk a lot about triggers like parties, stress, and celebrations—but what about the quiet moments?

The nights home alone. The hotel room. The empty house. The moments when nobody’s watching and that little voice says… who’s gonna know?

In this e... more

This week I sat down with Juliet Warner for an honest conversation about sobriety, relapse, faith, motherhood, and what recovery actually looks like behind the scenes.

We talk about relapse and finding our way back. AA, God, and the magic of the 12 ... more

In this episode of The Happiest Hour with Paula Devine, Paula sits down with Dana Bowman for an honest conversation about motherhood, nightly wine habits, menopause, sugar addiction, perfectionism, and the complicated relationship so many women have ... more

This week Ashley & I get honest about the thoughts, fears, and mental gymnastics that came with drinking.

Waiting for a reason to stop, hoping something external would make the decision for us, the anxiety after the nights out, and the realization ... more

In this Friday series episode, Ashley and I are sharing 3 things that really stuck with us in early sobriety and beyond.

The fears, the shifts, the small moments that actually matter and what it looks like when everything feels new and a little unco... more

Sobriety was just the beginning. In this episode with Ali Clark, founder of the Sober Dream Team, we talk about how alcohol, narcissistic relationship dynamics, and a dysregulated nervous system can all feed off each other—and what it actually takes ... more

Wendi and I go there.

From “How did I get here?” to actually doing something about it.

If you’ve ever looked at your life and thought, “This isn’t how I thought it would be…” — this episode is for you.

Wendi shares her journey through divorce, mot... more

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Ali Clark
Sober Dream Team founder; sober coach focusing on environment, relationships, and nervous system regulation
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Episode: From Chaos to Calm: Sobriety, Narcissistic Relationships & Healing Your Nervous System with Allie
Jaime Anderson
Founder of the Amazingly Alcohol-Free community
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Episode: It “worked”… until it didn’t with Jaime Andersen

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Host of Happiest Hour; sobriety coach and founder of Happiest Hour.

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From Chaos to Calm: Sobriety, Narcissistic Relationships & Healing Your Nervous System with Allie
Q: What practical nervous system tools do you recommend for someone considering sobriety and healing from narcissistic dynamics?
Start with vagal tone exercises and somatic work, including breathwork, nature time, and gentle movement; gradually introduce top-down and bottom-up approaches to discharge activation, with a focus on safety and steady progress.
From Chaos to Calm: Sobriety, Narcissistic Relationships & Healing Your Nervous System with Allie
Q: Tell us a little about your drinking history and what changed for you on the journey to sobriety.
Ali describes how motherhood amplified stress and childhood trauma, leading to a pattern of drinking and Xanax; a bottom in 2017, a firm intervention by her husband, detox, rehab, and a shift to trauma-informed, body-based recovery that gradually rebuilt her nervous system and confidence.
It “worked”… until it didn’t with Jaime Andersen
Q: How did your sobriety journey begin and what kept you going?
A conscious decision to take a 30-day break, discovery of a supportive sober community online, and choosing consistency and accountability through routines, journaling, and community support.
It “worked”… until it didn’t with Jaime Andersen
Q: What prompted you to start questioning your drinking and seek change?
A combination of feeling out of control during a stressful period, concerns about health, and realizing alcohol wasn't adding the joy it once did, especially after tough moments with family and work.

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The show centers on women redefining happiness and wellbeing through sobriety, recovery, and self-empowerment. Across episodes, listeners hear personal sobriety journeys, practical strategies for managing triggers and week-ends, and expert guidance on nervous-system regulation, healthy relationships, parenting, and community support. The format blends candid storytelling with actionable tips, inviting audience participation and ongoing exploration of mindset shifts, routines, and spirituality as sources of strength. A standout throughline is transforming sobriety from deprivation to empowerment, often framed as a path to deeper life satisfaction rather than simply avoiding alcohol. This makes it especially helpful for listeners seeking real... more

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