Happiest Hour with Paula Devine

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 questions.This podcast is a collection of honest, unfiltered conversations with women who have walked through hard things—quiet struggles, messy middles and came out the other side.

Happiest Hour with Paula Devine is a health podcast hosted by Paula Devine, with 22 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Paula Devine hosts Happiest Hour with Paula Devine, a health show with 22 episodes published.

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  Catching up with Ashley and big announcements!

  Aug 18, 202634 min

  Catching up with Ashley Runyan on life with teenagers, our big plans at the Happiest Hour and what's next for women in midlife and how we move through all of it with a clear lens thanks to sobriety and ditching alcohol. If you're tired of the vicious cycle and want to take a peek of what living alcohol-free could look like for you, join the 6 week Group Coaching Experience. No pressure, not another reset, just valuable information and connections with other women on this same path. We start September 17, all the details are on the website and to stay up to date on all the latest events. www.happiesthouraf.com

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  The beauty of unraveling: rewriting our next chapter with Amber Carter

  Aug 5, 202641 min

  In this episode of The Happiest Hour , I sit down with Amber Carter—fitness and yoga instructor, retreat host, author, and fellow sober woman—for an honest conversation about what happens when life begins to unravel… and why that isn’t always a bad thing. We explore what empty nesting can teach us about identity, purpose, and the opportunity to become curious instead of fearful. If you’ve ever wondered, Who am I now? Where do I belong? this conversation is for you. Together we talk about: Why empty nesting can become a powerful season of self-discovery. The connection between women’s health, wellness, movement, and emotional healing. Sobriety as a doorway to greater clarity and self-trust. The stories we tell ourselves—and how our inner dialogue shapes our lives. Letting go of “I should,” “I have to,” and “I could have.” Why your life isn’t finished—you’re simply editing the next chapter. One of my favorite reminders from this conversation: You have the power to change your narrative. This is your book, and you get to edit it. Whether you’re navigating an empty nest, rethinking your relationship with alcohol, or simply feeling called into a new season of life, I hope this episode leaves you feeling hopeful, empowered, and excited about what’s still to come. If you enjoyed this conversation, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a woman who might need this reminder today.

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  From Addiction to Art: How Recovery Helped Her Find Herself Again

  Jul 28, 202633 min

  Artist Mel Cherigate shares how a life that looked functional slowly unraveled after grief and alcohol took hold. A mom, wife and after two trips to rehab, she found lasting recovery—and rediscovered her creativity, purpose, and herself. We talk about healing through art, rebuilding a life from the inside out, and why it's never too late to start over. Her honesty and openness is a true testament of her courage to share her story and help others. You can find her on instagram @mel_cheriegate_ Follow this podcast for weekly episodes.

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  From hospitalizations to founder of Zero Proof Nation: Laura Silverman

  Jul 22, 202643 min

  In this episode of The Happiest Hour , I sit down with Laura Silverman, founder of Zero Proof Nation and Booze Free in DC, to talk about what it was like choosing an alcohol-free life long before the sober curious movement existed. After two hospitalizations by the age of 24, Laura knew something had to change. But in a world with virtually no non-alcoholic options and very little community, staying alcohol-free meant learning how to navigate a culture built around drinking while constantly asking herself if moderation was possible. We talk about growing up feeling different, bullying, self-medicating, the ADHD and neurodivergent brain, and why alcohol can become such an appealing coping tool. We also dive into today’s rapidly growing alcohol-free landscape, including THC drinks, the explosion of non-alcoholic options, and Laura’s guide to exploring Washington DC without alcohol. Most importantly, we talk about community — how local alcohol-free brands, events, and connection help people feel less alone, and how far we’ve come while recognizing there’s still so much more to build. This conversation is honest, hopeful, and a reminder that the future of socializing doesn’t have to revolve around alcohol.

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  The picture that changed everything with Jes Landau

  Jul 16, 202629 min

  This week on The Happiest Hour, I sit down with Jes Landau for an honest conversation about motherhood, stress, and the quiet ways alcohol can slowly become woven into everyday life. For Jes, instagram @jeslandau, what started as sharing a nightly bottle of wine with her husband became a ritual, a reward, and eventually a crutch. Following her divorce, she found herself working in wine sales while navigating single motherhood and rebuilding her life. Everything changed after seeing a photograph of herself with glazed-over eyes staring back at her. In that moment, she knew she couldn’t keep going the way she had been. Jes shares how early sobriety wasn’t about deprivation—it was about choosing herself, her healing, and her family over and over again. In those first months, she focused on giving herself ten times more care, attention, and compassion than she ever had before. We also talk about her love of reading, creating new rituals through mocktails, and discovering that alcohol wasn’t what made life’s moments special after all. If you’ve ever found yourself reaching for the nightly glass of wine simply because it’s what you’ve always done, this conversation will remind you that you’re not alone and that another way is possible. If you are looking for guided support head to www. happiesthouraf.com to book a call.

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