The Sober Curious Society

A Community for the Courageous Souls Who Want to Drink Less Without Living Less.

Hosted by: Jeanette Hu, MS

When AA Doesn’t Work

Support Groups for Individuals Who Are Questioning Their Alcohol Consumption

Almost all clients who came to see me in private practice about their alcohol use issue have at some point told me that:

“I’ve tried AA, but it doesn’t work for me.”


Although I see AA as an irreplaceable resource that has saved countless lives, I believe that it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution for everyone. That’s why I put together this support group for folks who are looking for a non-AA approach to address their alcohol misuse issue.

 How It Works?

The support groups meet virtually twice a month: On the 1st and 3rd Monday, at 5 pm, PT.


Hosted by a sober curious guide who was once a decade-long daily drinker, each support group session runs between 75 to 90 minutes and is divided into up to 45 minutes of psycho-educational content and 45 to 60 minutes of professional-led discussion. The facilitator uses a compassion-guided, CBT-informed, harm-reduction approach to help participants develop insights into their alcohol consumption and gain tools to cultivate a healthier relationship with alcohol.

There are two ways to join:

Option #1 - Drop in:

Drop in at $80 per support group.

Option #2 - Membership:

Join the Sober Curious Society membership for $99 per month, you can cancel at anytime.

What Do You Get as a Member?

Benefit #1

Live Support Group

Twice a month, 75 - 90 minutes each

(Value: $160)

Benefit #2

Free Access to Sober Curiosity Lab

An online course with 24 video lessons

(Value: $749)

What Can You Expect from the Support Group?

Each support group session runs between 75 to 90 minutes and is divided into:

#1: Psycho-Educational Content

Up to 45 minutes dedicated to psycho-educational content. This includes cultivating compassion towards oneself, changing your desire to drink with CBT-informed practices, interrupting your drinking pattern with science- based approaches, and learning effective coping strategies and tools.

#2: Professionally-Led Discussion

Approximately 45 to 60 minutes of professionally-led discussion to help you apply the discussed topics to your own life. This warm, supportive environment also serves as a space for boosting accountability, receiving support and encouragement, and processing your feelings and experiences.

Support Group Topics

Tap Into Your Intrinsic Motivation for Change.

 Making Sense of Your Relationship with Alcohol.

How We Get Hooked - Addictive Behavior 101

Why Can’t I Just Stop - Decoding Willpower

Reprogramming Your Subconscious Mind.

The Key to Breaking Free - Beliefs vs. Reality.

Reprogram Your Mind: Alcohol & Confidence.

Reprogram Your Mind: Alcohol & Sleep.

Reprogram Your Mind: Alcohol & Relaxation.

Reprogram Your Mind: Alcohol & Happiness.

Reprogram Your Mind: Alcohol & Socializing.

Reprogram Your Mind: Alcohol & Confidence.

Managing Craving Like a Pro - Your 3+1 Toolkit

Reconnect with Your Deepest Values

Your 30-Day Reset Strategy and Roadmap.

Redesigning You Habits

Everything You Need to Know About Moderation

Emotional Sobriety - Mood Makeover 101

Fill Your Reward Bucket - Accumulating Joy

Reframing Setbacks: Learning Every Steps

What Can You Expect from the Online Course?

Sober Curiosity Lab is a 24-lesson self-paced online course to help people change their relationship with alcohol with scientific-based knowledge and compassionate curiosity.

#1 On-Demand Videos Lessons

By joining the Sober Curious Society, you'll gain immediate access to my online course, Sober Curiosity Lab, and will continue to have access to the on-demand video lessons as long as your membership remains active.

#2 Unlock 5 New Lessons Each Month

During the first 5 months of your membership, you will unlock 5 new video lessons every month. The lessons vary in length, typically ranging from 20 to 40 minutes. As you work through the lessons at your own pace, you can expect to progress according to the roadmap outlined below.

Your Roadmap Inside the Course

Starting Point

Sober Curious - When You First Join

  • You are curious about a life with less alcohol.

  • You currently drink more often or in larger amounts than you want.

  • You may have tried different methods to cut down, yet with little success in achieving long-lasting results.

  • You struggle with guilt and self-loathing for not being able to control your drinking habits.

Month 1:

Redefine the struggle - it’s not your fault.

  • You’re uncovering a new way to understand your relationship with alcohol.

  • You’re developing a new understanding of how addictive behavior develops and how to break it.

  • You’re now realizing losing control over alcohol isn’t your fault and seeing there is a way to regain control.

Months 2 & 3:

Reprogram your mind: change your desire from its roots.

  • You’re identifying the beliefs that drive your desire to drink in many of the most common areas of your life.

  • You’re conducting a thorough investigation to evaluate your old beliefs and are starting to form new ones in various areas of your life.

  • You’re now seeing alcohol with newfound clarity, and your desire to drink begins to weaken.

  • You’re starting to see that you have the key to breaking free from alcohol’s grip.

Months 4 & Continue as Needed:

Reset your drinking pattern: take action to break your old drinking patterns.

  • You’re taking action to break your old drinking patterns.

  • You’re experiencing the wins of taking a break from alcohol, whether it’s 1 day, 3 days, 7 days, or 30 days, depending on your goal.

  • You’re gaining new tools to manage cravings when they arise and no longer feel powerless in front of them.

  • You’re starting to gain confidence in your ability to regain control over alcohol.

Month 6 & Beyond:

Reinvent your life: Reestablish new routines, build new skills, and create a new story for your life.

  • You’re acquiring new tools and are improving each day in coping with life without turning to alcohol.

  • You’re discovering new ways to feel good and have fun, getting better each day at enjoying life without relying on alcohol.

  • You’re reconnecting with your deepest values, passions, and purpose, and are starting to build a life that excites you to show up with your full presence.

Meet Your Host: Jeanette Hu, a Sober Curiosity Guide

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What People Say...

What People Say...

A past client & student

“Jeanette helps me see that I am not somehow broken or defective. I was never made to feel that there was something wrong with me during our work.”

A past client

“Jeanette is one of the most kind hearted and non-judgmental persons I have met.”

A past student

“A big thank you to Jeanette for making sobriety an actual possibility in my life where anything else I have tried in the past has failed.”

FAQs

  • The live groups will be held at 5 PM PT on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Very occasionally, when an unforeseeable event arises, I may reschedule the group.

  • I hope you’ll do everything you can to be there live for each group, as people find tremendous value in these live experiences. But if you can’t make it, please don’t worry about FOMO. All the essential content covered in the groups will be available through pre-recorded videos inside the Sober Curiosity Lab.

  • Assuming that you attend the group calls and work through the pre-recorded lessons at your own pace, you can start to experience a mindset shift during your first month of membership.

  • At this point, it’s difficult to predict how quickly this community will grow. If you join as a founding member, you may find yourself in calls with a very small group size - and that’s a perk, as you will receive more individual attention and support from me.

  • You will have direct access to me twice a month during the live group calls. Outside of these calls, I am available to assist with billing or platform access questions. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to provide individual support beyond this capacity.

  • You can cancel your membership at any time, no questions asked. Simply send an email to joinsobercuriosity@gmail.com, and I’ll take care of it for you.

  • No, this membership is an educational support group. Although I am a therapist and these groups can be therapeutic, this membership is NOT a substitute for professional mental health services.

  • Send them to joinsobercuriosity@gmail.com, and I will make sure to answer any questions you have. :)

What if it’s not for you? Then I won't keep your money.

TRY IT FOR 7 DAYS

GET YOUR MONEY BACK IF YOU DON’T LIKE IT.

Don’t let fear hold you back. I want to give you every opportunity to change your relationship with alcohol. That's why I've made this a risk-free investment for you.

You have 7 days to go through the first 5 lessons—watch all the videos and complete the workbook. If you have put in the work and decide this approach is not for you, I’ll refund your money. Simple as that.

A Case Study —Words from D

“My AHA moment was realizing why so many other methods, such as A.A., treatment centers, or church attendance, have not worked…”

⬆️ That was what D wrote when I asked him what his biggest AHA moment was during his time in the Sober Curiosity Lab. ⬆️

I met D in April 2023; he was one of the five founding members of my online course, Sober Curiosity Lab.

For 3 months, I worked closely with D. Besides his hard-working spirit and resilience, here are a few things that he gave me permission to share with you:

D was a daily drinker who has suffered from severe mental illness in the past. Having tried different approaches to regain control of alcohol, D told me that he has found a glimpse of hope from the “sensible, logical, and reasonable approach” that Sober Curiosity has to offer.

Here is what D did:

#1. He followed the roadmap inside the Sober Curiosity Lab.

#2. He showed up for our calls whenever he could throughout our work.

By the end of our work together with the 12-week course, D wrote this to me:

“Although the difference I've felt or seen may still be in the future, I am positive I now have the right tools to work with to make that future bright. I only say this because I need time to review everything I have been learning, put it all together, take time to do the work…”

He continued, and the last line of his words moistened my eyes and left a lump in my throat:

“A big thank you for making sobriety an actual possibility in my life where anything else I have tried in the past has failed.”

It was my biggest ambition when I created Sober Curiosity Lab - to bring hope to people who have tried other methods but failed - to help them see it was NOT their fault that what they tried didn’t work.

And with his hard work and perseverance, D showed me that together we could make it happen. I am deeply grateful for the trust D placed in me for becoming a founding member and allowing me the privilege to support him.

Would you allow me to be part of your journey too?

All you need to do is take the first step:

Jump inside the Sober Curious Society and allow the rest to unfold on its own.

Choose your plan

Drop-In - One-Time Payment

$80

One Support Group

First 50 Member ONLY

Founding Member Deal - Monthly Payment

$99

Two Support Groups Per Month + Online Course

Membership - Monthly Payment

$99

( + $375 Set-up Fee )

Two Support Groups Per Month + Online Course

Important Note:

The Sober Curious Society is not for you if...

You have a strong physical addiction to alcohol, and find yourself becoming physically ill or suffer from intense withdrawal symptoms whenever you cut back or abstain -- such as delirium tremens or hallucinations.

If this is you and you are truly physically addicted to alcohol, the support here may help with your emotional and psychological addiction by adjusting your perspective and your relationship with alcohol, helping to weaken your desires to drink, but is NOT a supplement for medical advice or mental health treatment or diagnosis.

If you are physically addicted, please consult your doctor to receive medical assistance through the detoxification process. Your health is critical to your success!

The Sober Curious Society is an educational-based support group. All information provided in the support group and in our online course is for educational and informational purposes only and is NOT a substitute for therapy or professional mental health or medical treatment.

Jeanette Hu, MS, Sober Curiosity Guide Sober Curiosity - An educational Approach to Freedom Contact: Joinsobercuriosity@gmail.com