Daily video check-ins
Unfiltered daily videos from inside a real October: football season, a cruise, a wedding weekend.
Hosted by Molly Watts with support from Sunnyside
Join More Sober October Today
31-day guided mindful drinking challenge
Always wanted to try Sober October? This is your low-pressure way to do it with ongoing support, content, and community.
Starts Thursday, October 1 • $79 one-time payment
Meet our long time friend Molly Watts
Molly's spent years helping people build a peaceful relationship with alcohol. No shame, no willpower olympics, just science. This October, Sunnyside's helping spread the word so more people can join her.
Host of the Alcohol Minimalist podcast
Author of Breaking the Bottle Legacy
Science-based habit-change coach, and a long-time Sunnyside member
What's included with your $79 one-time payment
Private daily podcast
Short daily audio episodes, bite-sized mindset boosters you can take anywhere.
Daily access to Molly, direct
This isn't a program you work through alone. Message Molly directly for additional support.
4 live group coaching calls
Plus a bonus pre-holiday regroup call in November. All recorded. Each call is capped at about 40 people to keep them real.
Sat Oct 3 · 8am PDTThu Oct 8 · 5pm PDTSat Oct 17 · 8am PDTTue Oct 27 · 5pm PDT
Weekly 'Brain Lesson' emails
Science-based strategy you can act on, not fluffy pep talks.
Private Facebook group
A supportive, nonjudgmental community walking the same 31 days.
What past participants say
"Hearing about your process helps keep it real! So helpful and normalizing. Thank you!"
Kelly W.
"I've definitely learned about our beautiful brain. I've gained new ways to talk to and question myself. For example, I might figure out that I'm just bored and decide to DO something instead of having a glass of wine."
Barb
"The podcast has so many applications outside of alcohol. Thanks!"
Jack R.
Individual experiences vary.
This is for you if...
You want to cut back without white-knuckling your way through it.
You're ready to reduce alcohol without all-or-nothing thinking.
You've tried cutting back before but struggled to stay consistent.
You want tools grounded in science, not shame.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, you don't. You never have to be completely alcohol-free, unless you decide that's where peace is for you. I include alcohol in my life in a minimal way that's completely peaceful for me, and I encourage you to figure out what that looks like for you. You'll learn a lot about alcohol during the month that challenges some of your current thinking about it. The challenge is designed to help you prioritize alcohol-free days while choosing how and when you include alcohol in your life.