
lowercase sober
By Lowercase Sober
Produced by Izzi D’Esposito

lowercase soberOct 16, 2020

adam woodley - part two, episode six
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”
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

chanelle larios - part two, episode five
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”
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

tyler bode yonchiuk - part two, episode four
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”
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

vera kuznetsova - part two, episode three
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:
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

alex miyashiro - part two, episode two
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

taylor johnson - part two, episode one
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

Bonus Episode - Quarantini
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.
Written, recorded and edited by Izzi D'Esposito; Music also by Izzi D’Esposito
Check us out on instagram, @lowercasesober
Stay At Home! CDC Guidelines here - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
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.

Episode 3 - Grief Bean
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.
Written, recorded and edited by Izzi D'Esposito; Music also by Izzi D’Esposito
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
https://www.thedinnerparty.org - a community support organization for people in their 20's and 30's who have lost a loved one

Episode 2 - 100 Percent Possible
Written, recorded and edited by Izzi D'Esposito; Music also by Izzi D’Esposito
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
www.aa.org - Alcoholics Anonymous - a christian ideology based 12 step program
www.na.org - Narcotics Anonymous
www.smartrecovery.org - a secular based 4 step program
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.
www.them.us/story/sober-queer-spaces

Episode 1 - Figuring it Out
Written, recorded and edited by Izzi D'Esposito; Music also by Izzi D’Esposito
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
www.aa.org - Alcoholics Anonymous - a christian ideology based 12 step program
www.na.org - Narcotics Anonymous
www.smartrecovery.org - a secular based 4 step program
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.