MEDIA
Here are some articles, podcast interviews and media appearances I've been featured in that I love.
For media or interview inquiries: info@MiraclesAreBrewing.com
Media Appearances
Live With Kelly & Ryan Las Vegas - Carly Benson teaches the executive producer, Michael Gelman, Yoga In The Sky on the High Roller. Click here to watch.
Renee Likes: A Vegas Getaway in 24 Hours - featuring Yoga In The Sky on the High Roller, a class Carly Benson was featured in with Renee Barg on Extra TV and a class she also regularly teaches. Click here to watch.
A Good-For-You Vegas Vacation (Yes it's Possible!) "Picture yourself in headphones (like at a silent disco, except that you hear the instructor's voice along with the music) - getting your Zen on as you peer down on the Strip, ideally at sunset. "It's such an amazing experience to open your eyes and see that view from the top," says Melissa, from Travel Zoo. Carly Benson taught yoga for this class/interview and is featured here in the write up. Click here to read it.
Noteworthy Features
How To Stay Sober During A Literal Pandemic
When the editor of SELF Magazine reached to Carly about writing an article on how to stay sober during this crazy time, it was a no-brainer. Check out these tips to help you stay sober (and sane) during the global pandemic.
7 Important Tips for Traveling Sober & Having an Even Better Time
Carly takes to SELF Magazine to bust through a very common fear - how to travel for a vacation, wedding, bachelor(ette) party or work trip without drinking.
I Went to Las Vegas to Explore the Wellness Scene & It Was Honestly Incredible
"I didn’t think anything could top downward dolphin-ing, but then we got onboard the High Roller for our second yoga session of the day. It was—and I can’t stress this enough—f*cking magical. It was like yoga, a ferris wheel ride, and a therapy session all rolled into one. Our instructor, Carly Benson, took us through a gentle but effective yoga flow with breaks perfectly timed to gaze out at the mountains."
8 Women Share What Finally Made Them Decide To Get Sober on Women's Health
"I made a commitment to try sobriety, developed a strong spiritual practice, and eventually found yoga. I decided not to let my relationship with alcohol affect my ability to be social or have fun. After a year, I accepted sobriety as a lifestyle, and I’ve been on a mission ever since to show people that sober is the new cool.”
'I’m Never Drinking Again': How Life Gets Better When You Mean It
"The last time I said, "I'm never drinking again," I meant it, and I actually followed through with it...When sobriety starts to soothe your soul in ways alcohol never could, you realize you’re on to something."
30 Things Happy People Believe
Happiness stems from what we believe in. We must believe in miracles and that they are always brewing.
Podcasts & Interviews
Exclusive Interview with Recovery Today Magazine
Carly sits down to answer some exclusive questions with Recovery Today Magazine. Issue 41, Page 12
Stories of Recovery: Former Partier Recovers to Become Recovery & Life Coach
“I’m going to make a vow to myself that just because I’m sober doesn’t mean I’m boring.”
Carly Benson :: I Am Not Anonymous
"Clarity is my new high. I found my freedom by being authentically me."
Ep: 49: This Naked Mind Stories: Carly Benson & Kelly Fitzgerald
Kelly and Carly both tell Annie about their stories of addiction and their experience with spontaneous sobriety and how they eventually came together out of their desire to provide resources that they wish they had access to in the early stages of their sobriety journey.
Ep: 192 - Your Kick Ass Life Interview with Carly Benson
- How Carly came to admit to herself that her problems were more than just being a “party girl”
- The miracle that led to her sobriety
- In her experience, trauma was a precursor to her addiction
- There are always going to be triggers, but here’s why it’s important not to isolate yourself
- When it comes to substances, moderation just isn’t going to work for everybody
The Unruffled Podcast with Sondra & Tammi - Interview with Carly Benson
"Carly is a sober, creative power-house and her enthusiasm is contagious. This week Carly shares three items from her Unruffled Toolbox with our listeners."
The SHAIR Podcast Ep 89: “Sober is the New Cool” with Carly Benson
"Her mission is to teach people to love their weirdness and to bring forth the most epic versions of themselves. To live epic lives that are purpose-driven, passion-fueled, faith-centered and serve others in a way that offers impactful change. But life wasn’t always sunshine and rainbows for Carly..."
Since Right Now Podcast with Carly Benson / Miracles Are Brewing
"I need help. I need a miracle."
—Carly on coming to believe that a power greater than herself could restore her to sanity.
Light Hustler Podcast with Anna David: How To Brew Miracles
Carly Benson is a sober wundekind. The voice behind the mega popular website Miracles Are Brewing, Benson is a yoga instructor, coach and all around spiritual badass. While she and I had never met before, we'd both admired one another from afar—and now, frankly, I want to do as much as I can with her. In this episode, we discuss realizing everything has to change, what it's like to have a sudden spiritual change and how to make your mess into your message, among many other topics.
Tammi Salas Ray of Light Interview No. 33 :: Carly Benson
Ray of Light Interview Series: Women in Recovery. This series featuresbrave, kickass, beautiful women who have chosen to embrace an alcohol-free lifestyle. The light was dimmed for these women when they were struggling with alcohol (either a little or a lot). I wish to honor them for their brave choice to ditch alcohol, rediscover themselves through sobriety + shine bright in the process.
Expert Recovery Articles Written By Carly Benson
The Language of Addiction: Which Words Should We Use When Talking About Substance Use
The Importance Of Finding Yourself In Recovery
5 Reasons Why Cocaine Made Socializing Worse Not Better
Dear Alcohol, This Is Why I Said Goodbye To You
5 Ways Connecting To Music Is Better In Sobriety
6 Ways I Have Fun Living The Sober Life
New Year, New You: The Perfect Time To Quit Alcohol
What To Do When Relapse Happens
What Should I Do If My Loved One Relapses?
What Makes A Drug Addictive?
How Alcoholism Affects Relationships
Cause of Alcoholism: Why Am I An Alcoholic?
Psychological and Physical Addiction: What’s The Difference?
8 Reasons Why Sobriety Is The Best Christmas Gift You Can Give Yourself
How To Avoid Drinking At Holiday Parties
10 Reasons Why It’s Better To Stay Sober Over The Holidays
Why Do Alcoholics Drink
Relapse Stages: Mental, Emotional and Physical Relapse
What Foods To Eat During a Drug or Alcohol Detox
What Does Science Suggest About A Cure For Addiction?
Should You Detox At Home Or At A Medical Detox Center
Why & How Alcoholism Interventions Can Help Families
What Do You Do In Drug Rehab?
Is Rapid Detox Really A Quick Fix For Withdrawal?
What Really Happens To Your Brain When You Drink
Why & How Alcoholism Interventions Can Help Families
What’s The Difference Between A Slip and A Relapse?
6 Underrated Ways Exercise Combats Addiction
The Benefits of When You Stop Drinking
Top QuestionsTo Ask During A Drug Intervention
How Intervention Letters Can Prevent You From Saying The Wrong Thing
What Is An Alcoholic?
A Winning Strategy To Staying Sober After Rehab
Inpatient vs. Outpatient: A Cost Comparison
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Are Interventions A Good Idea?
What To Say During An Intervention
Understanding and Coping with Drug & Alcohol Withdrawal
What Happens During Inpatient Detox?
How To Overcome Alcohol Withdrawal
Is Alcohol A Drug?
7 Ways To Help An Alcoholic
Developing Coping Strategies To Prevent Relapse