This week, the Besties sit down with Ashley Young. A mom, wife, and founder of Fizzy and Free to talk about what it means to ditch the nightly wine ritual and find yourself again in the chaos of motherhood.
Ashley opens up about her journey from being a nightly drinker to finding sobriety, peace, and purpose. She shares the real-life challenges of being a mom in a wine-obsessed world, how she landed in the hospital from a 12-day bender, and what finally pushed her to stop hitting reset and start building something better. Not just for herself but for other moms who feel like they’re drowning in expectations and the overwhelming chaos of motherhood.
Expect honest conversations about:
The sneaky way alcohol becomes part of a mom’s identity
The pressure of "mommy wine culture" and social media highlight reels
Creating small, sustainable change vs. all-or-nothing thinking
How to support yourself (or a friend) when stuck in the “Day One” cycle
What freedom really looks like after alcohol
Plus, hear how Fizzy and Free was born, how Lisa Frank inspired Ashley’s branding, and why sometimes a sticker on your body (or a bowl of M&Ms) is the dopamine hit you need.
Highlights from this episode:
Ashley’s candid take on postpartum expectations and losing yourself in motherhood
Devan and Kelsey’s reflections on foster parenting, early intervention, and navigating “mom guilt”
The magic of Annie Grace’s This Naked Mind and the science behind alcohol cravings
Flash round fun (including Ashley’s Imagine Dragons hype songs and guilty pleasure desserts)
Connect with Ashley Young:
Instagram & Facebook: @fizzyandfree
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