We sat down with Joshua James, founder of San Francisco’s Ocean Beach Cafe, to talk about his passion for everything new in the alcohol-free world and is mission to bring it to as many people as possible. In this issue we also talk about becoming your future self, getting a better night’s rest, and setting an example for our children. Our Ask A Coach column continues with two great questions and we introduced LP O’Brien’s new column From the Source!

AFTER talks to Ian and Carly Blessing, two of the AF industry’s most down-to-earth and inspiring leaders about building their alcohol-free bitters brand, All The Bitter, and their new AF market and lounge in Chico, CA. This issue also features articles by Kristen Bear of Creative Sobriety, Maggie Klaassens founder of the Sober Summit, food and drink writer Cara Strickland, and our new Ask A Coach column by Heather Lowe.

Spring is sprung! In this issue we spoke with Anika Sawni, co-founder of Grüvi Beverages, about her mission to create a beverage brand that embodies joy, community, and delicious nonalcoholic options! We also explore the idea of building a deliberate life centered around how you want to feel.

We’re thrilled to feature Derek Brown—AF bartender extraordinaire and co-founder of Mindful Drinking Fest, plus articles by Third Place Bar founder Sam Bail, recovery coach Whitney Combs, and NA aficionado, writer Mark La Faro. All this AND the results of our 2024-25 AF Survey!

See our conversation with TV personality, mixologist, and entrepreneur LP O’Brien who discusses creating inclusivity—and delicious cocktails—in the NA world. This issue also focuses on leaps of faith of all kinds: in relationships, in sobriety, in parenting, and more. Learn how NA Beer is made and see some of our favorite picks in this diverse category.

We’re celebrating summer with a look at travel and fun starting with our interview with Susie Streelman, founder of Zero Proof experiences. In this issue we also learn how to bring your favorite alcohol-free beverages with you wherever you go and lessons in traveling sober and being true to yourself!

In this issue we sat down with several female founders in the NA beverage world to learn about the journey of building their brands. This diverse group of leaders are changing an entire industry for the better and we’re here for it.

We’re also talking about compassion, grace, and picking yourself up after a setback. Emily Paulson discusses why NA beverages are good for us all, and we share two beautiful lavender mocktails for spring!

AFTER talks with Robbie Shaw, founder and lead host of the Champagne Problems podcast about all things sobriety.
In this issue we also learn about nutrition for recovery with Dr. Brooke Scheller, and plan for a successful new year with our anti-resolution plan. The winners of our 2nd annual AF survey revealed.

Our Fall 2023 issue features our exclusive interview with Tawny Lara, Sober Sexpert, and author of the new book Dry Humping.
Other articles include All About Tea by US Champion Tea Mixologist, Adrienne Etkin and Sugar Cravings in Sobriety

Our summer issue features an interview with Chris Marshall, founder of Sans Bar, as well as our special section “Go Outside” which talks about stepping outside your head, your community and your comfort zone this summer (in addition to enjoying the warm weather).