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Happiest Sober Podcast

Hosted by Madeline Forrest

Happiest Sober Podcast, hosted by Madeline Forrest, covers sobriety, including its highs, lows, tools and everyday challenges. The show has 203 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 44 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode. Estimated rate is $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad, depending on audience size. Its distinctive feature is recurring episodes featuring the host's mother.

Why brands sponsor Happiest Sober Podcast

Engaged sobriety listeners who trust a host's candid, weekly guidance

  • Weekly episodes over 200 episodes build a loyal, returning audience
  • Apple Podcasts shows 249 ratings with a 4.8 average
  • Recurring family episodes with the host's mother add a distinctive, personal voice
Best forwellness and self-care productsnon-alcoholic beveragesmental health and journaling tools
Watch forAlcohol-related content limits fit for alcohol brands and some lifestyle categories.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Health & Fitness45%
Mental Health45%
Personal Growth10%
Formats
solo monologue, co-hosted conversation, guest-inclusive family conversation
Tone
encouraging, candid
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
30 to 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple Podcasts shows 249 ratings, which maps to 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, shifted up one band for the show's age under two years, with weekly cadence and a 203-episode back catalogue.
Audience asks abouthow to stay sober in social situations such as weddings and partieshow to handle judgment from others about sobrietyhow to recover after a slip
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
30%35-44
20%45+
Gender
65%women
35%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States50%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
Other30%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; no funding links or affiliate codes are listed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugsmedium
Violencelow
Politicslow

Episodes discuss alcohol use and recovery, including a slip and a grey area drinking episode, but the feed carries no explicit flag; the show is not marked explicit.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 40 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence7 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 13 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Join Madeline Forrest as she discusses all things sobriety: the highs, the lows, the challenges, the gifts, the tools, the messy middle, and everything in between. Above all else, she's here to show you that life can be happiest when you're sober.
Happiest Sober Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Happiest Sober Podcast

Happiest Sober Podcast is hosted by Madeline Forrest and covers sobriety, including its highs, lows, challenges and everyday tools, according to the show's RSS feed and website. The show publishes weekly, with 203 episodes since November 2022 and a median episode length of about 44 minutes.

The show uses a mix of solo episodes and recurring conversations with the host's mother, and its episode titles focus on social situations, slips and personal growth. Apple Podcasts lists 249 ratings with a 4.8 average.

Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, an estimate based on Apple rating counts and the show's age; no sponsors were seen in the feed. Based on an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per episode, the show suits wellness, non-alcoholic beverage and mental health brands.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Happiest Sober Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Happiest Sober Podcast

How much does Happiest Sober Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are roughly $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing depends on the sponsor package and is not published in the feed.

What is Happiest Sober Podcast about?

The podcast, hosted by Madeline Forrest, discusses sobriety, including challenges, tools, social situations and personal growth. Episodes publish weekly and typically run about 44 minutes.

How do I contact Happiest Sober Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.

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