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Sober Powered: The Neuroscience of Being Sober

Hosted by Gillian Tietz

Sober Powered is hosted by Gillian Tietz, MS, CPRC, a former biochemist turned sober coach. The show covers the neuroscience of long-term sobriety, including relapse patterns, emotional regulation and habit design. It has 372 episodes released weekly, typically 13 to 17 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000 (estimated), with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll. One distinctive detail is its four-pillar framework of neuro-resilience.

Why brands sponsor Sober Powered: The Neuroscience of Being Sober

A loyal sobriety audience listening to weekly neuroscience-based recovery guidance

  • Apple Podcasts shows 1,254 ratings with a 4.9 average, indicating an engaged listener base.
  • 372 weekly episodes since June 2020 give a long, consistent back catalogue.
  • Episodes run about 16 minutes, leaving room for a host-read mid-roll.
Best forNon-alcoholic beverage brandsWellness and sleep productsMental health and coaching services
Watch forAlcohol-related subject matter may limit placements for some brands; check fit with the audience.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Mental Health70%
Health & Fitness15%
Science15%
Formats
solo monologue, educational explainer, replay
Tone
supportive, evidence-based
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
11 to 25 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts ratings_count of 1,254 (1,000 to 5,000 band), shifted slightly by 372 episodes, a 5.8-year run, weekly cadence and no named sponsors.
Audience asks aboutHow do I stop relapsing after I quit drinking?Why do I still crave alcohol to relax?How does alcohol affect the brain during sobriety?
Age
10%18-24
30%25-34
30%35-44
30%45+
Gender
60%women
40%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom15%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇦🇺 Australia5%
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
Yes

The description invites listeners to join the show creator's online sober community or book 1:1 work, and links to soberpowered.com, which is the creator's own offering rather than a sponsor.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugsmedium
Violencelow
Politicslow

Episode titles discuss alcohol use and relapse, a drug-related topic, though the tone is clinical and supportive rather than glamorizing use.

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: 100 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Why do some people stay sober and others relapse back and forth? Getting sober isn’t about restriction, it’s about rewiring your brain to function without intensity, chaos, dopamine spikes, and avoidance. Hosted by Gill Tietz, a former biochemist turned sober coach, this show dives into the neuroscience of long-term sobriety — why some people relapse, why others stay free, and how to build the…
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About Sober Powered: The Neuroscience of Being Sober

Sober Powered is a weekly podcast hosted by Gillian Tietz, MS, CPRC, a former biochemist who now works as a sober coach. According to the show's website, each episode explores the neuroscience of long-term sobriety, covering relapse, emotional regulation and habit change through a four-pillar framework of neuro-resilience. The feed lists 372 episodes with a median length of about 16 minutes.

The show has an Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 1,254 ratings, according to Apple Podcasts. Listener figures are estimates: we estimate 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode based on the rating count, episode history and weekly cadence. The audience is likely adults in recovery or exploring sobriety, mainly in the United States.

No sponsors were named in the feed or episode titles. At an estimated $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits non-alcoholic beverage, wellness and mental health brands.

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

Questions about Sober Powered: The Neuroscience of Being Sober

How much does Sober Powered charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the rate agreed with the host.

What is Sober Powered about?

Sober Powered is a weekly podcast hosted by Gillian Tietz that explores the neuroscience of long-term sobriety, covering relapse, emotional regulation and building routines that support recovery.

How do I contact Sober Powered about sponsoring an episode?

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

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