"Getting people to be honest and vulnerable about heartbreak and finding love is one of the most exciting parts of life" - Hope Woodard

We’re joined on the Starline by a comedian, storyteller and amazing woman who was tired of being ghosted, bad dates and just dealing with men. So she went Boysober, a yearlong break from sex and dating. The result is the “Boysober” podcast and we welcome its host Hope Woodard.

Hope, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Plenty of people have sworn off dating, even myself after my divorce. What made this rebirth of yourself rewarding after a year away from drama and the dating scene?

You examine love, romance and who you are in “Boysober”. What’s the one thing that you discovered that you like about yourself that you didn’t see before?

How did your parents help or hurt teaching you what love meant?

It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.

1. Best place in Brooklyn for a food?

2. If you had to get rid of Topo Chico or Wine forever, which gets the heave ho?

3. Best band you ever heard at Bonnaroo?

4. The best cereal is what?

5. Favorite memory from your time in Africa?

6. Three things you can’t live without?

7. Best memory as a Chi Omega and when was the last time you visited your old house?

8. Last Tennessee sporting event you attended? And who was it against?

What’s the weirdest thing someone has asked on the "Boysober" hotline?

Why has this "boysober" period changed you forever?

We’ve get to climb our own Mount Everest’s every day. So what’s the one thing you want to achieve before your next big birthday?

She loves bringing community together and won’t live without wine or coffee. We thank host of the “Boysober” podcast Hope Woodard thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.

And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.