{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Alcohol Minimalist: Mindful Drinking & Behavior Change","title":"Between the Devil & The Deep Blue Sea with Jessica Guerreri","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2751,"description":"In this week’s episode of the Alcohol Minimalist podcast, Molly shares an insightful conversation with debut novelist and recovery advocate Jessica Guerrieri.\nWhile fiction authors aren’t typical guests, Jessica’s novel Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea offers a compelling and deeply personal exploration of the consequences of mommy wine culture, making it a perfect fit for the podcast’s mission.\nJessica and Molly dive into why fiction can be a powerful medium for examining difficult topics like addiction, parenting, and societal narratives around alcohol. They also talk about how book clubs, which often center around drinking, can become surprising catalysts for self-reflection when a story resonates on a personal level.\nJessica shares openly about her own recovery journey, her identity as a mother and writer, and how her book reflects the emotional and relational costs of unchecked alcohol use, especially for women trying to manage the pressures of modern motherhood.\nThis conversation touches on:\nThe deeper truths behind mommy wine culture\nWhy Jessica chose fiction over memoir or self-help\nThe emotional impact of addiction on relationships and self-identity\nHow storytelling can spark honest conversations in safe spaces\nJessica’s next project and her life in recovery today\nWhether you’re a book lover, a parent, or someone rethinking your relationship with alcohol, this episode offers thoughtful insights and encouragement.\nAbout Jessica Guerrieri\nAuthor of Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea\nWinner of the Maurice Prize for Fiction\nAdvocate for recovery and mindful motherhood\nLives in Davis, California with her husband and three daughters\n\nResources & LinksSign up for More Sober October: https://www.subscribepage.com/2025\nJoin the Alcohol Minimalist Facebook Group\nLearn more about Jessica’s work: https://www.jessicaguerrieri.net/","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/zu3PtA3XzNKb2qSH95OKvfAaoixqds182Hao41kpkws/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wZjY5/NjVmY2Y2MGQ0NmMx/NGNiMzdiZGY0OTMz/OWQzMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}