Not All There's Sober Soiree

Not All There’s Sober Soiree | May 2 | Ravenswood, Chicago

Join us for the second Sober Soiree on May 2 in Ravenswood, a night centered around connection, community, and the message of hope — all through the lens of sobriety.

Featured speakers include:

·       Dr. Howard Gluss, clinical psychologist, speaker, and media personality known for his powerful insight, authenticity, and decades of work in personal transformation.

·       Britt Brandon, 25x published author, international speaker, wellness expert, and proud woman in recovery with a story you won’t want to miss.

·       More storytellers to be announced — each with lived experience and a willingness to share what it really means to walk the path of recovery.

Dr. Gluss and Chad L. Johnson are also the voices behind MERGE — a collaboration that includes the MERGE Chicago Sobriety & Leadership Summit (coming Summer 2025) and MERGE Coaching, a high-level leadership coaching service for those in recovery. Together, they’re creating innovative and meaningful ways to help people lead and live better — not just in sobriety, but in all areas of life.

This event is proudly hosted by the team behind the Not All There podcast — a raw, unfiltered, and often darkly funny look at addiction, recovery, and what it means to keep showing up. The podcast has become a powerful platform for connection, support, and community — and the Soirees are a natural extension of that mission.

ADMISSION IS FREE to anyone 18+

Whether you're in recovery, sober-curious, supporting a loved one, or just craving real connection — we hope you'll join us.
Because community starts with conversation.