There’s the fear that you’ll drink… and the fear that even if you don’t, you won’t have a good time. That summer will feel flat and joyless. That you’ll do all this hard work and it just won’t feel worth it.
So part of you is wondering: should I just give myself a pass until September? Wait until life has a routine again, until it feels easier to try?
Here’s the truth about that thought: there is no version of September where you’re glad you gave up on yourself in June. Starting over in autumn – back on day one, having missed the summer you could have had – is not the easier option.
Here’s how it works:

Watch the course before the season catches you off guard. Work through the six video lessons at your own pace and get your mindset right and your head in the zone.

Use the downloadable companion guide to plan your holidays, events and sober firsts. Work through the exercises and go into every occasion with a clear head and a plan.

You'll get four Q&A group Zoom calls with me. I'll help you with the specific thoughts, cravings, people and situations that come up for you, so nothing stands in your way.
You’ll learn why cravings can appear when the weather changes, why hunger, dehydration and old routines can make them louder, and how to uncover the unmet need underneath the thought “I want a drink”.
Together, we'll challenge and dismantle thoughts like “I’ll miss out,” or “alcohol makes summer more special,” and “everyone else is drinking” so they don’t quietly run the show without you realising.
You’ll work through the fear of standing out, ordering something different, or being the awkward sober one - and learn how to stay connected to the people who matter without abandoning your sober goals.
You’ll learn how to approach your first sober holiday, wedding, BBQ, family trip or girls’ weekend with realistic expectations. I'll show you how to get your head in zone so you can handle the newness of a sober first.
You’ll see why pressing pause on sobriety isn’t the easy option it pretends to be. I'll show you how to keep perspective if your brain has turned the whole summer into one huge impossible challenge.
You’ll shift your attention towards what you’re gaining: proper rest, better mornings, clearer memories, more presence, and holidays you come home from feeling proud of. It's time to get excited about sobriety again.
“I used to think I loved day drinking in the summer, but by 5pm I’d be grumpy, tired and already experiencing the hangover. Now I really love taking the afternoon off, sitting on a restaurant patio for a delish lunch and a mocktail. No headache, no grumps, no hangover and the next day is sparkling!”
“I just love the feeling of getting up and going for a walk in the sunshine. When your body is hydrated you feel so much better and your skin looks better. I can’t imagine being really drunk now on a sunny day and having to lay in bed the next day feeling rough! You miss out on so much of life!”
“I thought for a moment that I was reverting back to my old ways and I definitely don’t want to do that, so I listened to this. A sober summer is just another sober first – thank you Kate for helping me handle the old (out of date) thoughts.”
“This is an excellent reminder to look for the real need in summer: a break, connection, rebellion, excitement, etc. (Even just dehydrated!) With a little effort we can meet all those needs in a better and deeper way than a one-size-fits-all alcoholic drink.”
I’m the founder of The Sober School and I’ve been alcohol-free since 2013. Over the past decade, I’ve helped more than 4,000 women change their relationship with alcohol – without labels, shame or white-knuckling their way through it.
I know exactly what it feels like to look at a summer full of sunshine and celebrations and think: I can’t do this. I’ve stood in that pub garden. I’ve dreaded that holiday. I’ve had that conversation with the friend who keeps asking if I’m “still being boring” by not drinking.
But here’s what I also know to be true: a sober summer is the ultimate upgrade. Every single time.
You’re protected by my 14 day, no-questions-asked guarantee.
If you change your mind for any reason within 14 days, just send me an email and I’ll refund every penny. No hard feelings, no awkward questions. This is a low-pressure, no-risk opportunity to get the help you need, right now. You truly have nothing to lose – and so much to gain.
This is a self-study course – the moment you purchase, everything is available. Within a couple of minutes, I’ll email you with a link to access How To Have A Great Sober Summer. Once you’ve logged in, the entire course is there for you to work through at your own pace. As soon as one lesson is completed, the next one unlocks.
Yes. You’ll be able to bring your questions to my live Zoom Q&A group coaching sessions, where we can talk through the real summer situations coming up for you – holidays, cravings, social events, sober firsts, or anything else that’s on your mind.
There are four Zoom calls included with the course. They will begin at 8pm UK time on the following dates:
Can’t make it live? No problem. Each session will be recorded and added to the course portal.
This is a focused summer course for women who already have some sober momentum. It’s perfect for anyone who is a few weeks or months into their alcohol-free journey, but looking for a boost to keep going.
If you’ve not quit drinking yet – and you want a full step-by-step programme to help you take a break from alcohol from scratch, with daily coaching and support, my Getting Unstuck coaching programme will be a much better fit.
Registration is open until 30th June 2026. However, if you want to join the Zoom sessions live and get your questions answered, I recommend joining right away as the first Zoom calls are coming up soon.
I’m confident that you’ll love the programme, but you’re completely covered by my 14-day refund policy. Join, take a look around, and if it doesn’t feel like the right fit, just let me know within 14 days of your purchase by emailing support@thesoberschool.com