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The Sober Bliss Podcast bringing you hints, tips, advice and inspiration as you walk your path to living a rich and full alcohol-free life. Discover why sobriety is the most loving gift of self care and self love, and how you can feel empowered and joyous with your choice to live the abundant life of alcohol-freedom you deserve. I'm Gayle Macdonald, coach, mentor, mum, and tea drinker! I'm here to help you to transform your relationship with alcohol in a way that feels good, so you can live the life you deserve without alcohol holding you back.
- 99 - When Your New Year Doesn’t Start Well and What to do about It
When Your New Year Doesn’t Start Well and What to Do About It is the podcast that will help you get back on track if the year hasn't started well for you.
If you've struggled with Dry January, if your life goals are feeling difficult or if you're facing unexpected difficulties or challenges, this episode will help you out.
You will discover
How I found my way back to a place of calm and ease after our New Year setback Practical tips for navigating unexpected challenges Why going within and slowing down is the most powerful thing you can do Simple daily rituals that will guide and support you The one mindset shift that changed everything for meResources mentioned in the episode
My book.Sober Bliss. Quit Drinking, Feel Good
This post about the worst year of our lives
Substack.The Shadow of a Butterfly
Thu, 08 Feb 2024 - 39min - 98 - How to Rock Dry January with Casey Davidson - Hello Someday
How to Rock Dry January with Casey Davidson from the Hello Someday Podcast.
Who doesn't want to feel inspired, uplifted and motivated about Dry January? Join the wonderful Casey Davidson and me as we share some of our top tips and most supportive advice on how to Rock Dry January and beyond. Sober is fabulous, this conversation will set you up for success!
Links for More support
Buy my book.Sober Bliss. Quit Drinking, Feel Good
Connect with Casey atHello Someday!
Fri, 05 Jan 2024 - 46min - 97 - Sober Bliss: Quit Drinking. Feel Good - An Introduction to my book
“A wise companion on the sober journey, Gayle Macdonald offers nurturing support. A gem of a book for all those new to recovery.” —Ann Dowsett Johnston, author of Drink
I am beyond excited to share with you the launch of my new book. Sober Bliss: Quit Drinking Feel Good.
In this special edition of the podcast, I read the first setion of my book.
This is a warm, uplifitng and insirng book that will help you through the first three months of your sober journey feeling nourished and supported.
Wed, 11 Oct 2023 - 18min - 96 - Ten Ways to Feel Good This Sober October
Ten ways to feel good this Sober October if you’re struggling. Let's face it, sometimes we need a little bit of love, kindness, support and encouragement. I hope this podcast finds you in the form of a hug as we come to the end of the first week of Sober October. From spending time in nature, prioritising sleep, to upping your self care and journaling your journey, I hope this podcast helps you to stay inspired, motivated and feeling good.
Links for more support
Sober Bliss Book - Quit Drinking. Feel Good
Fri, 06 Oct 2023 - 32min - 95 - Sober Vibes with Courtney Andersen
Join me in this inspiring and uplifting conversation with Courtney Andersen, sober life coach, podcast host, and author. She is the founder of Sober Vibes and National Sober Day. She helps high-achieving women quit drinking alcohol and thrive in sobriety. Courtney is over 11 years alcohol-free, we discuss the moment that led her to quitting, the tools she used along the way and how her life has changed in sobriety.
Plus, Courtney's new book that will help you thrive in your first three months of sobriety.
Links for more support;
***Get the book:Sober Bliss, QUIT DRINKING. FEEL GOOD.***
Mon, 25 Sep 2023 - 29min - 94 - This Side of Alcohol with Peggi Cooney
This side of alcohol is a fun, inspiring and deep conversation with the gorgeous Peggi Cooney. Peggi is a sobriety advocate, a UC Davis professor, and well-known author of “This Side of Alcohol.” Peggi shares the events leading up to the day she had her last day one and how she navigated such a massive transformative period in her life & the wonderful support she received along the way.
But Peggi didn't just 'quit drinking' Oh no! So profound was her experience she began sharing her journey with others resulting in a really powerful book and hugely popular community and collaborating with the fabulous 'Sober in the City' events.
We discuss all of this, the joy that Peggi feels to not be beholden to alcohol anymore, plus some of Peggi's devastating early life events, family, parenting, menopause, toxic work environments, and more. This is a not to be missed episode!
Links for more support
***Get the book:Sober Bliss, QUIT DRINKING. FEEL GOOD.***
Visit Peggi's website and buy the Book This Side of Alcohol
This side of alcohol Facebook Community
For Sober in the City:
Wed, 09 Aug 2023 - 44min - 93 - Three Years of Fun & Freedom From Alcohol. A Conversation with Dawn
Over the years I have been extremely lucky to work with some really wonderful, gorgeous people, many of whom stay in touch and become friends. Dawn is one such person. We met six months into her alcohol-free journey when she joined my membership. We recorded a podcast together on her one year anniversary and have stayed in touch. Today I am so excited to share with you the conversation we had on the day she celebrated 3 years of alcohol-living!
Dawn is the most generous, uplifting, inspiring person I know with such great infectious energy. If you were ever in any doubt about how much fun it is to be sober then let Dawn remove those thoughts once and for all. In the two years since our last podcast, Dawn has so much to share so get ready to be inspired and uplifted!
Links for more support
The first podcast Dawn and I did together
***Get the book:Sober Bliss, QUIT DRINKING. FEEL GOOD.***
Thu, 22 Jun 2023 - 38min - 92 - How Michael Jordan Helped Me To Quit Drinking
How Michael Jordan helped me to quit drinking is something I write about in my book and I thought it would be good to share a little snippet of this with you today. Because it literally shifted everything for me and helped me to quit drinking and feel good about it with no worry or fear that I would pick it up again, which is very powerful, I know.
What I am going to share with you today is also the reason that I am over five years alcohol free, feel 100% secure and confident that I will stay alcohol-free, and have been able to face life and the awful events of the past few months without the thought of alcohol entering my head, even the tiniest little bit. I hope you enjoy this inspiring and hopefully motivating poddcast episode to help you to quit drinking and feel good about it.
Links for more support
***Get the book:Sober Bliss, QUIT DRINKING. FEEL GOOD.***
Thu, 01 Jun 2023 - 33min - 91 - Sobriety & Suicide - The Podcast I Didn't Want to Make
Sobriety & Suicide - The Podcast I didn't want to make, yet I feel is necessary. I have not shared anything new with you for two months because I’ve been in a very difficult place, trying to cope with the unimaginable loss of my son. As the title suggests, this is a podcast about loss and love, suicide and sobriety, extremely hard things to talk about, but I feel that it is my duty to talk about them.
This is a very distressing sbject, so please listen with caution and if you feel triggered by the content or it affects you in any way then please get support. I don’t want to burden anyone with this or cause pain. However, I do feel like I am being blocked somehow by this and need to get it out in order to move through and forward.
This won’t be a neat and tidy podcast, with helpful hints for you take away, it’s not that kind of podcast, but I do hope that by sharing my experiences it will help you to see that there is another way, various ways in fact to deal with life, to cope with tragic, heartbreaking events, tend to our emotions and find tiny moments of comfort in what is otherwise and impossible situation.
Alcohol is not the way, not the way at all and I am extremely grateful for my sobriety, without which I would not be here now, there’s no way I would be still upright if I was drinking.
** At the beginning I say two weeks - it should be two months. And, when I say 2003, I mean 2023 (fuzzy brain!)
Resources mentioned in the podcast
Ann Dowsett Johnston Nicki GabrielLife Coaching in Nature Broken Openby Elizabeth Lesser Understanding Suicideby Paula Fontenelle Night Falls Fast: Understanding Suicideby Kay Redfield Jamison Its Okay That You’re Not Okayby Megan Devine Sober Bliss Coaching***Get the book:Sober Bliss, QUIT DRINKING. FEEL GOOD.***
Tue, 16 May 2023 - 1h 03min - 90 - Do Mummies Really Need Wine?
Do Mummies really need wine? An important conversation with Celeste Yvonne. Like me, you might know Celeste from 'The Ultimate Mom Challenge' and her writing around motherhood, the difficult and challenging aspects of parenting, and the Mummy wine culture which is what we're talking about today. We chat about how Celeste first got into writing, how she gave up drinking secretly and how her first year of sobriety felt lonely and steeped in shame and fear. Now over five years sober, Celeste uses her writing and community involvement to suport other mothers who are struggling with alcohol and we talk about the support available to help other mothers including the Sober Mom Squad of which Celeste is a founding host. Celest also shares her favouite and most effective tools that continue to support her on her sober path and we hear about Celeste's book which is coming out, all about the mental load of motherhood and mommy wine culture and how they interconnect.
Links for more support
Celeste's book -It's Not About The Wine
***Get the book:Sober Bliss, QUIT DRINKING. FEEL GOOD.***
Tue, 18 Apr 2023 - 39min - 89 - Marvelous Midlife with Laura Shuckburgh
Marvelous Midlife with Laura Shuckburgh is a wonderful, inspiring and uplifting conversation you cannot afford to miss. I chat with my wonderful friend Laura, about all things menopause, what it is, how it can affect you, where to get support and nourishing tools to help you through what Laura describes as often difficult but also natural and beautiful with opportunities if you are open to looking.
Laura discusses her own experiences and how her own menopause story is one of freedom, joy, following your own path and taking a giant leap of faith!
Laura shares the most exciting and important question you need to be asking yourself, and the details of her gorgeous, nourishing retreat which is a life affirming, transformational experience you do not want to miss.
Links for more support
Laura's Website Marvelous Midlife
The Unleashed Menopause Retreat
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Mon, 03 Apr 2023 - 44min - 88 - The Sober Summit with Maggie Klaassens
The Sober Summit with Maggie Klaassens! Welcome to this fun-filled, exciting, and inspirational podcast episode, where I'm chatting all about the upcoming Sober Summit with the wonderful Maggie Klaassens. Maggie is a mom of three young kids, a health coach, and former wine enthusiast turned sober drinker.
She created The Sober Summit to help other middle-lane drinkers rethink their drinking and see what life could be like without alcohol.
Many of the authors, podcasters, and influencers speaking at The Sober Summit are the reason why she is alcohol-free today.
Maggie's goal for this event is to bring all of these incredible resources together in one place to help educate and inspire others to live their best life, alcohol-free!Tune in for all the details on what makes this summit a really great event, no matter where you are on your sober journey, there is something there for you.
For 3 days, April 12-14, this FREE virtual event is bringing you inspiration from 24 of the best authors, podcasters, experts and influencers from the sober community. These incredible speakers have successfully changed their relationship with alcohol and want to cheer you on to do the same whether you’re on Day 1 or Day 1,000!
You’ll learn about the science behind alcohol and what it does to your mind, body and spirit, tools to help you through the first few months of sobriety and tips on how to navigate an alcohol-free life. And so much more! I will be there as will Annie Grace, William Porter, and many more really great influencers. Join us!
Links to join the Sober Summit
Get your Early Bird All Access Pass
***Get the book:Sober Bliss, QUIT DRINKING. FEEL GOOD.***
Wed, 29 Mar 2023 - 36min - 87 - Writing Your Recovery with Ann Dowsett Johnston
Writing Your Recovery with Ann Dowsett Johnston. I am beyond excited to share this podcast interview with the absolutely lovely Ann Dowsett Johnston. If you don’t know, Ann is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author of ‘Drink: The Intimate Relationship between Women and Alcohol’ which is still as relevant today as when Ann wrote it, ten years ago. Ann is an amazing woman who has helped to transform lives, through her writing, with her work on removing the stigma surrounding mental illness and addiction and most recently in her role as a psychotherapist. This is a wonderful conversation and I am incredibly grateful to Ann for sticking with me as she had a terrible cold that day. Ann and I discuss the pinking of the market by the alcohol companies; the normalising of what Ann calls the modern woman’s steroid, and the risky drinking by intelligent, successful women. We also talked about Ann’s book, Ann's personal story about hr own drinking and how she quit, the healing power of writing in recovery, and how you can be supported by Ann and other women on the same journey as you in Ann’s nourishing and incredibly healing, ‘Writing your Recovery’ course. Ann shares some of her other tools on how to change your relationship with alcohol both in the early days and long term and we also get an insight into Ann’s new book. So, grab a cuppa, settle in and enjoy.
Resources for more support
Join Ann's Writing Your Recovery Course(starting April 12th)
***Get the book:Sober Bliss, QUIT DRINKING. FEEL GOOD.***
Mon, 27 Mar 2023 - 48min - 86 - I Quit Social Media a Year Ago - How My Life Has Changed
I quit social media a year ago for both business and personal use. Today I am talking about how my life has changed one year on. The benefits I have experienced and some of other experiences I have encountered along the way. Including how my business has been impacted, my own personal development and growth and my life at home with family and friends.
What have been the biggest benefits?
What has not been so great about quitting social media?
And will I go back?Resources mentioned in the podcast:
Quitting Social Media and Sobriety- my first social media free week
Why I quit social media podcast
Book your callto learn about personalised one to one support and coaching
Buy my Book:Sober Bliss. Quit Drinking, Feel Good
Sat, 25 Feb 2023 - 40min - 85 - Positive Self Talk in Sobriety
Positive self-talk in sobriety is a powerful thing because words really can harm or heal. How we treat ourselves and how we talk to ourselves affects how we feel about ourselves. And, if we can change the way we feel about ourselves then there is no stopping us. This podcast is going to help you to change the way you feel about yourself, which will change what you believe can be possible for you. In terms of sobriety, this is the difference between feeling good and being miserable. And this life-changing transformation starts with the practice of positive self-talk, it’s that powerful!
Links for more support
33 day soul soothing, intensive sober coaching
My signature three month transformative coaching program
Single coaching sessions bookingHeadspace article about negative self-talk
Evening meditation for early sobrietyTue, 07 Feb 2023 - 41min - 84 - Change your Thinking, Change your Drinking
Change your thinking, change your drinking is a powerful concept. This podcast episode is going to help you see how your thoughts have been affecting your behaviour and emotion and perhaps keeping you stuck in the negative thinking loop and therefore stuck in the drinking loop too. By simply changing your thinking though, you can literally change everything, including your drinking.
You will discover
How your thoughts have formed your beliefs
Your thoughts and therefore your beliefs are not necessarily the truth
How to find evidence to support more positive thoughts
How to stop negative thoughts from bringing you down
practical tips to encourage more positive thinking
Simple daily activities to change your mindset for powerful resultsThis podcast, which you can listen to below, has been inspired by some conversations I’ve been having with my one-to-one clients lately so listen in for a taste of what coaching with me feels like and be prepared to change how you think, and consequently feel, about quitting drinking.
Links for more support
Book your single coaching session
***Get the book:Sober Bliss, QUIT DRINKING. FEEL GOOD.***
Tue, 24 Jan 2023 - 41min - 83 - Ease into Sobriety
January is a really good month to ease into sobriety. And not because we have magical powers on January first that allow us to suddenly be able to build new habits, and not because everyone else is doing a dry January but because January is a nice month, I feel, to slow down, take it easy and find your way. January can feel like an awful month to do this, if you’re in the northern hemisphere, it is cold and wet, grey and miserable, you might be recovering from Christmas and feeling a bit sad to be leaving the magic and sparkle of the holidays behind. But it is for the same reason, that January can be a perfect month for your sober journey.
It is about going inwards, building a strong foundation, leaning into discomfort, tuning into to what is working for us as individuals and finding our way. The only way to do that is to take your time, do the work on yourself, dig deep, and yes take it slowly and ease into things.
This is how I embraced my own sober journey and I'm here to help you do the same.
I share my top tips and how taking it slowly can help you to ease into your sobriety and have a joyful January.
Links for More Support
Beat Wine o'clock Guide and visualization meditation
Joyful January workbook
Book your call to talk about 1:1 CoachingBook your single coaching session
***Get the book:Sober Bliss, QUIT DRINKING. FEEL GOOD.***
Fri, 06 Jan 2023 - 37min - 82 - The Sober Bliss Sober Christmas Podcast
Welcome to this special edition of the Sober Bliss Podcast where I have lots of festive goodness to share with you. Now, the idea of having an alcohol-free Christmas might seem like a wild one but honestly, they are the best! As I head into sober Christmas number five I have collected my best advice, hints and tips to help you navigate the holidays feeling festive AF. Plus wise words from some of our Blissfully Sober members and the one thing you need to be thinking about this year!
Links for more support mentioned in the episode
Buy my book: Sober Bliss. Quit Drinking. Feel Good
The Magic & Sparkle of an AF Christmas podcast
Why sobriety is the best Christmas gift blog postBook your single coaching session
Book your cuppachat
Sign up and receive your 31 days of sober holiday inspiration emails***Get the book:Sober Bliss, QUIT DRINKING. FEEL GOOD.***
Mon, 12 Dec 2022 - 46min - 81 - Sober Bliss Meets, Teri Patterson - The Sober Nutritionist
Some delicious food for thought in today's episode where I chat with Teri Patterson, a Functional Nutritionist and a This Naked Mind Senior Coach. Teri blends her knowledge of nutrition with her passion for living an alcohol-free life into a unique business as The Sober Nutritionist. We chat about healthy eating over the holidays and still feeling like you're having a treat, plus...
The ways that alcohol impacts nutrition, health, and vitality. How to heal, repair, and reverse the damages caused by alcohol use through nutrition, and how we can reframe our beliefs that make us think we need alcohol for a full life, but we really don't!
Links for more support
The Sober Nutritionist websiteThe Sober Bliss WebsiteBook your single coaching session
***Get the book:Sober Bliss, QUIT DRINKING. FEEL GOOD.***
Wed, 07 Dec 2022 - 46min - 80 - Cosy Sober Bedtimes - A Winter Routine to Soothe & Nourish
Cosy Sober Bedtimes - A Winter Routine to Soothe & Nourish.
Have you ever woken up at 3 am full of shame and regret about last night's drinking? Wishing it could be different? Dreaming of better bedtimes? This podcast episode is a story about bedtimes and how mine have changed dramatically since I quit drinking. How I went from evening chaos and passing out on the sofa to feeling pure relaxation and contentment instead. Learn how a soothing and nourishing evening and bedtime ritual can support your sobriety, provide the best sleep and help you start the day feeling calm and rested.
Links for more support
The Sober Bliss WebsiteBook your single coaching session
***Get the book:Sober Bliss, QUIT DRINKING. FEEL GOOD.***
Wed, 23 Nov 2022 - 34min - 79 - You Can Have the AF Christmas of your Dreams - Here's How!
The fourth and final podcast episode in this mini festive series, helping you plan the most magical AF Christmas ever!
How did you get on yesterday with identifying the things that might get in the way of you enjoying an alcohol-free festive season?
By now you should be aware of the role that alcohol really plays in our festive season, what you want to do over the holidays and things that might get in the way of you achieving this.
Today we’re going to look at how to begin to plan, prepare and navigate those issues – so you can stay on track and feel good through the holidays.
The first thing is to remember why you are doing this. What does it mean to you to stay alcohol-free these holidays?
There are more practical tips in the podcastto help you to start to build your festive sober toolkit.
For More Support
The Sober Bliss WebsiteBook your single coaching session
***Get the book:Sober Bliss, QUIT DRINKING. FEEL GOOD.***
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 - 16min - 78 - Fears & Doubts That Might Sabotage Your Magical AF Christmas
Episode three in our four part mini series, helping you to have a magical AF Christmas. This podcast will guide you through an exercise that will help you to get clear on what might get in the way of you enjoying the festive season sober.
Now, I know this is not as fun as yesterday's exercise but it is equally as important.
Because,if we know exactly what might trigger us into drinking (even when we really don't want to) and why these people, places, events, or feelings are so challenging for us, then we can put steps in place to help us through them.
Take your time with this and don't forget if you need more support, I am here for you.
Links for more support
Book your single coaching session
***Get the book:Sober Bliss, QUIT DRINKING. FEEL GOOD.***
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 - 11min - 77 - Creating Your Own Magic at Christmas - 4 Things
Welcome to episode 2 of our 4 part Christmas mini series - Creating your own magic at Christmas. Instead of thinking about how you might ‘get through’ Christmas or all the reasons why it might be easier to just drink in order to manage the festive season, I want you to really dig deep now and tap into what it is you really want,how you want to feel, and what it means to you to be alcohol-free doing all the things you want to do.
If you know me, you'll know that I love visualization and vision boards. Having a clear picture, a dream, a vision of what it is you actually want and most importantly, how you want to feel is hugely inspirational and will help you to stay true to yourself.
So what do you actually want?
Today's video will help you to figure that out.
Links for more support
Book your single coaching session
***Get the book:Sober Bliss, QUIT DRINKING. FEEL GOOD.***
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 - 16min - 76 - Does Alcohol Really Make a Magical Christmas?
Episode 1 in our 4 part Christmas mini series - Does alcohol really make a magical Christmas? I think we all know the answer to that, yet drinking and the festive season have become so intertwined, it's difficult to imagine not drinking and still having a great time. This guided visualization will take you on a journey and help you discover the real role that alcohol plays and invites you to tap into what the holidays are truly about. A powerful reframe that will shift your perspective and open your eyes!
Links for more support
Book your single coaching session
***Get the book:Sober Bliss, QUIT DRINKING. FEEL GOOD.***
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 - 15min - 75 - When will you stop drinking? What are you waiting for?
The words I hear most often when it comes to quitting drinking are, "I'll stop drinking when..."
When, at some unknown point in the future, everything is just right, all your ducks are in a row, the stars are aligned and your fridge is stocked with all the chocolate and AF drinks it can hold.The trouble with waiting until everything is just right is that you are waiting, usually, a long time, to start living. I waited five years! When you wait, you are delaying peace, freedom and the life you deserve. This episode dives deep into what happens when you don't wait, how to take the leap in a way that feels good even if you are scared, and the magic that happens when you do.
Links for more support
The Sober Bliss WebsiteBook your private, confidential coaching session
***Get the book:Sober Bliss, QUIT DRINKING. FEEL GOOD.***
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 - 28min - 74 - Are You Afraid to Quit Drinking? Facing your Fear of Sobriety
Today I want to talk about one very specific thing when it comes to quitting drinking and that is - fear.
At this time of year [Halloween] we’re scaring ourselves silly and doing things that perhaps we wouldn’t usually do, things that take us out of our comfort zone, things that leave us feeling exhilarated and alive, when we do embrace our fears, push past the scary feelings and do it anyway.
Yet when it comes to quitting drinking, or anything new or different in our lives, we allow fear to hold us back instead of propelling us forward like we do on Halloween.
I did that for the longest time, even though I wanted to quit drinking, When I thought of sobriety I felt afraid. Perhaps you do too. After all, if drinking has been such a huge part of your life, the thought of never drinking again, ever, can be terrifying. But are you willing to keep letting your fear of sobriety, your fear of the unknown and what your life could look like, keep you stuck?
Some serious questions to ponder and practical and powerful techniques to help you move past your fear and embrace the unknown wonder that is sobriety feeling exhilarated and excited.
Are you ready for the scariest step of your life? Of course, you are!
Links for more support
Halloween Special PodcastHave a Spooky Sober Halloween Blog
Book your private, confidential coaching session
***Get the book:Sober Bliss, QUIT DRINKING. FEEL GOOD.***
Sat, 29 Oct 2022 - 51min - 73 - Sober Bliss Meets - Rehab Studios
This week's podcast guest is such a joy! I had the pleasure of chatting to Claire Comai who is the founder and creative energy behind Rehab Studios, a really exciting Brooklyn-based fashion label inspired by stories of recovery from alcohol addiction and mental illness.
The Rehab Studios brand and designs are inspired by Claire's own struggles with alcohol and drug addiction, which dominated her life until age 24.
Now three years sober, Claire channeled the energy and restlessness she felt during early sobriety into building Rehab Studios (and other amazing experiences which you'll learn about in the podcast!)
This is such a fun conversation and if you thought that being sober was dull or boring, then Claire will show you that sobriety is what you make itand in her case - about as far removed from dull as you can get!
Links for More Support
The Rehab Studios WebsiteFollow Claire on Instagram
The Sober Bliss WebsiteBook your private, confidential coaching session
***Get the book:Sober Bliss, QUIT DRINKING. FEEL GOOD.***
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 - 35min - 72 - What Are You Choosing, Really?
In this episode, I explore why it is that we so often push our dreams and desires to the bottom of the list and whether intentionally or not, we choose to do something, anything, other than the things we really want to do. What are the reasons why we put off doing the things we most want to do, the things that really light us up and bring us joy?
It doesn’t matter if it’s quitting drinking, writing a book, learning to skate, or starting an exercise practice, why are our excuses so often stronger than our desires and why do we let them run the show?
This episode is taking an honest look at ourselves without judgment and asking "what are you choosing, really?"
While it might be painful to look at it, once we know what is going on behind the scenes, or under the surface, we can then begin to do something about it.
And it all starts with one simple thing........
Links for more support
Book your private, confidential coaching session
Book your Cuppachat
Beth Kempton's Website***Get the book:Sober Bliss, QUIT DRINKING. FEEL GOOD.***
Wed, 19 Oct 2022 - 49min - 71 - The best thing you can do for yourself if you want to stop drinking
The best thing you can do for yourself if you want to stop drinking
This podcast is a bit of a reflective episode that happens with the changing of the seasons, especially as we approach autumn and winter. This is my favourite part of the year as I can genuinely slow down, take things easy and retreat if I want to. It was during an early morning of reflection on being kind to ourselves, and the role that plays in sobriety, it got me thinking about why we resist doing the things that bring us joy. Why do we only feel ‘deserving and worthy’ of, say an extra hour in bed or a soothing walk along the beach when we’re ill or are making a special effort to be kind to ourselves, and why it has everything to do with why we drink and, therefore has everything to do with how we can stop drinking.
Links for more support
Alexrainbirdmusic current listeningGayle’s porridge blogThe Sober Bliss WebsiteBook your private, confidential coaching sessionBook your cuppachat***Get the book:Sober Bliss, QUIT DRINKING. FEEL GOOD.***
Wed, 12 Oct 2022 - 40min - 70 - Guided Visualization Meditation - Create aVision for your Sobriety
Join me on this hypnotic, deeply relaxing, and soothing journey as you tap into your subconscious and your deepest desires. Learn how to use your heart and soul to create a powerful vision for your sobriety. What do you want your life to look like? How do you want to feel? Tap into the emotions that your dreams evoke and use this power to create a vision for your alcohol-free life that will guide and support you and carry you through as you embark on a wonderful journey towards living the life of your dreams and being the most glorious version of yourself.
Links for more support
Book your private, confidential coaching session
***Get the book:Sober Bliss, QUIT DRINKING. FEEL GOOD.***
Thu, 06 Oct 2022 - 18min - 69 - RAIN Technique for Alcohol Cravings
Inspired by Tara Brach, this beautiful RAIN Technique for alcohol cravings will take you through the four stages of Recognize, Allow, Investigate and Nurture to help you through your craving without fear or judgment and come out the other side feeling nurtured and loved. A safe space to allow yourself to work through the often difficult and challenging emotions with kindness and compassion.
Links for more support
Book your private, confidential coaching session
***Get the book:Sober Bliss, QUIT DRINKING. FEEL GOOD.***
Thu, 06 Oct 2022 - 08min - 68 - Evening Meditation for Early Sobriety
A soothing, loving meditation to listen to at bedtime in those early days of sobriety. When you first quit drinking, it can be a roller coaster ride of emotions, thoughts and experiences. This guided meditation will help ground you in your decision, feel good about the process, and remind you of just how fabulous you are. If you're having trouble sleeping the meditation will help you drift off feeling good, at peace and calm. Enjoy.
Links for more support
Book your private, confidential coaching session
***Get the book:Sober Bliss, QUIT DRINKING. FEEL GOOD.***
Thu, 06 Oct 2022 - 06min - 67 - Guided Meditation to Help you Through Alcohol Cravings
The most powerful and effective way to manage cravings for alcohol is to lean into them, face them and work through them mindfully and fully supported. This soothing, grounding meditation will help you do just that.
Allow the words to ground you, soothe you and guide you through your craving safely and with love. Observe them, feel them and notice that they have no power over you. Whenever a craving strikes, listen to this meditation and in no time, it will disappear, leaving you feeling strong, powerful and in control.
Links for more support
Book your private, confidential coaching session
***Get the book:Sober Bliss, QUIT DRINKING. FEEL GOOD.***
Thu, 06 Oct 2022 - 07min - 66 - Postive Affirmations for Sobriety
Take a deep breath in, close your eyes and allow these positive, uplifting affirmations to ground you into the wonderful space that is living alcohol-free. You are amazing, you are strong, this is the greatest gift of kindness you can give yourself. Listen to the soothing, calming words and allow yourself to absorb their powerful meaning of motivation and inspiration.
Links for more support
Book your private, confidential coaching session
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Thu, 06 Oct 2022 - 16min - 65 - When being sober feels hard........... And how to bring back the magic!
Often we start our sobriety journey full of hope, motivation, and inspiration but can struggle when being sober feels hard, which it often does, because, well that’s life! There will be difficult times to negotiate, challenges to overcome, and hard days to get through. Maybe we get bored or the whole thing feels boring. Perhaps we are feeling good and the thought of celebrating or enjoying happy times without alcohol feels the hardest of them all.
Staying on track and keeping that inspiration and motivation flowing, means turning to your tools and leaning into what you know works for you which will carry you through until you come out the other side because you will.
I want to help you find the magic of sobriety and get back on track. I want to help you take that first step with the tools, guidance, and support you need to feel magical in sobriety.
October is just around the corner, the most magical time of year, and there isno better time to reconnect to the magic within and feel good again in sobriety.
Listen for my top tips on how to feel better, how to lift yourself up in an instant, and how to have a magical month of sobriety. Plus, a fabulous workbook to keep you on track
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Sat, 24 Sep 2022 - 37min - 64 - Four Years of Sobriety - An Interview with My Husband An Ex Beer Monster!
My husband was a beer monster, his words! For us, wine o'clock was beer o'clock and then quickly became anything we can get hold of o'clock! When my husband quit drinking four years ago, it came as a shock to me as it seemed to happen out of the blue. The day after, I quit too. In March we celebrated four years of sobriety together and had planned to record this episode for you by way of celebration! However, in April, my husband suffered a stroke and it has taken a while for him to get back on his feet. But, back on his feet, he is and feeling strong enough to chat to me all about his sober journey, why he quit, how he quit, what keeps him motivated, what he has done with the time and money saved, and everything in between! Grab a cuppa and listen in as we chat about the past for years and our lives together as an alcohol-free husband and wife team!
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Tue, 23 Aug 2022 - 46min - 63 - Nutrition in Sobriety with Dr. Brooke Scheller
This is such a great conversation all about nutrition in sobriety with Dr. Brooke Scheller, a doctor of clinical nutrition, who is also on the sober path. Discover what happens in your brain when a craving strikes and how good nutrition is key to managing cravings with ease. Dr. Brooke shares her top tips to get more nutritious food into your diet, avoid the sugar trap and why quitting drinking is the key to unlocking your dreams and desires.
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Thu, 07 Jul 2022 - 42min - 62 - Sober Bliss Meets - Sarah Rusbatch
A brilliant conversation with Sarah, a grey area drinking coach all about what grey area drinking actually is and how the mummy wine culture changed the drinking habits of women across the globe, something Sarah and I can certainly relate to. Find out how Sarah gave up for good and how she helps other women do the same.
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Sat, 25 Jun 2022 - 31min - 61 - Sober Bliss Meets... Karolina 'Euphoric AF'
You are going to love this uplifting and inspiring episode! Karolina, founder of the amazing Euphoric AF is such a joy to talk to. I have been following Karolina's work for a while and love her positive approach. She sees like I do, women who stop drinking as strong and powerful, and going AF is like a lifestyle upgrade, an up-leveling of your life - which it is! Karolina will not only help you quit drinking in one of her group programs or courses but will help you tap into your dreams and bring them to life!
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Thu, 16 Jun 2022 - 42min - 60 - The Sober Tools Helping Me Through a Rough Patch
The sober tools helping me through a rough patch. In this episode, I share in more detail what happened when my husband had a stroke, how we got through the early days, and the tools helping me right now. I share the top tools that I have been leaning on, something I went back to just this morning, and the new, exciting way I am able to support you.
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Mon, 30 May 2022 - 33min - 59 - Sober Bliss Meets Michelle - Captivate Coaching & Consulting
Michelle is such a wonderful guest and this is a really inspiring conversation. Michelle is a retired premiership rugby player and is now an executive business coach so is no stranger to working hard and playing hard. But, like many mums and business owners to say that alcohol was having an impact on Michelle's daily life is an understatement. What started off as an experiment has turned into a way of life for Michelle and she just can't speak highly enough of living alcohol-free!
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Thu, 07 Apr 2022 - 33min - 58 - Sober Bliss Meets Beth from Newly-Sober
Sober Bliss Meets Beth from Newly-Sober and we have a really great conversation which I know you will love listening to as much as we loved chatting! Beth is very open and honest about her previous attempt at being sober, how she was furious and why it didn't work for her. This time around though it is completely different and Beth shares exactly what makes the difference between being sober and loving it and being sober and hating it. Plus some top tips, an insight into her blog and why sweets and chocolate are necessary in the beginning.
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Wed, 16 Mar 2022 - 43min - 57 - Write to Heal With Cici Reagan
Write to Heal With Cici Reagan is one of my favourite episodes of Sober Bliss Meets. This is such a gorgeous conversation full of deep experiences, joy, and absolute transformation. Cici is one of the loveliest people I have met in the recovery world. She is fun, genuine, wise, and wonderful! I know you are going to get so much from our conversation and she has some great resources for you too:
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Wed, 09 Mar 2022 - 44min - 56 - Sober Bliss Meets Sober Awkward
Sober Bliss meets Sober Awkward, otherwise known as Lucy and Victoria. I chat to Victoria and Lucy who host the fabulous Sober Awkward podcast and Drunk Mummy Sober Mummy community. Learn how the Sober Awkward podcast came about and why these honest, funny and often difficult conversations are so important in the journey of both Victoria and Lucy and of course, their community. We dip into topics such as boredom and being boring, how our kids are impacted by our sober selves & Lucy and Victoria share their hints and tips on what to do if you're struggling right now.
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Wed, 23 Feb 2022 - 52min - 55 - Getting Through Wine o'clock - Ten Things That Helped Me quit Drinking
As I approach 4 years of sobriety, I reflect on getting through wine o'clock in the early days and the things I did that helped me. I share some of the practical tools I used and how it wasn't all sofa, cake and telly. Discover how my wine o'clock strategies are helping me to quit smoking and often what you do outside of wine o'clock can have the biggest impact.
I also share the ONE thing that helped me the most.
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Sat, 12 Feb 2022 - 56min - 54 - Quitting Drinking - The Fading Affect Bias
What do you do when the thoughts start to creep back in and you wonder why you are on this sober journey? As you move away from the pain and shame of the drinking days and the space between you and your last drink grows, you might wonder what all the fuss is about. How to deal with the whispers of the wine witch when you encounter the fading affect bias.
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Sat, 12 Feb 2022 - 36min - 53 - Make Your First 100 Days of Sobriety Awesome
How to make your first 100 days of sobriety awesome! Quite a bold statement, but really it doesn't have to be hard or painful or boring or depressing. Your first 100 days of sobriety will be like nothing you have ever experienced that's for sure! And in this podcast, I want to help you make them as awesome as possible so that you want to keep going!
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Wed, 26 Jan 2022 - 46min - 52 - Sober Bliss Meets - The Wolf You Feed
My gorgeous friend Sophie, also an addiction and recovery coach, chats to me about her own journey to alcohol-free living and shares some of her most empowering tools. We talk about the importance of community, taking small steps and some of the best bits about living alcohol-free. Sophie also explains all about 'The Wolf you Feed'
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Thu, 06 Jan 2022 - 42min - 51 - How to make 2022 the year your life changes
How to make 2022 the year your life changes and how to use your energy to feel good in sobriety. This is very close to my heart because my experience of going and living alcohol-free has been, and still is nothing short of magical. Working with the natural flow of my energies and learning how to shift my energy to help me feel inspired, uplifted and abundant on this journey is how I get to feel good in my sobriety. Using your energy to help you on this journey is exactly what I am going to teach you today.
Let's make 2022 (or any year for that matter) the year you finally find freedom from alcohol and feel good in sobriety, shall we?!
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Thu, 30 Dec 2021 - 1h 00min - 50 - From Dark Clouds to Rainbows - A Client's Journey to Sober Bliss
A wonderful, honest, vulnerable and uplifting conversation about my lovely client's journey from being in a dark place because of her drinking to finally feeling free and at peace.
We discuss the innermost thoughts and fears about stopping drinking, how much alcohol was interfering with her life and all the things she wanted to do and the lightbulb moment when she decided enough was enough.
My client also explains how coaching with me was not what she expected, yet completely life-changing for her, and she also shares her best advice on what to do if you too are feeling like you are stuck in the never-ending cycle of drinking and then feeling bad about yourself.
This is such a juicy episode, you are going to love every minute.
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Tue, 21 Dec 2021 - 1h 12min - 49 - Why Dry January Doesn't Have to be Dry
Dry January doesn't have to be dry, in fact, it can be a wonderful, soul-nourishing month of peace, freedom and joy! In this episode I talk about how you can re-frame your month away from alcohol to make it the positive experience it truly is, so you don't feel like you are missing out or have to white-knuckle through it. Plus I share the ONE thing you can do right now so you start the month feeling inspired and excited.
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You CAN stay sober this Christmas and in this episode, I share ways to help with sobriety if you're struggling at Christmas. I talk about how to tackle your planning so you are less stressed, why saying no is the best word to practice and how to bookend your days and why it's important. Discover more practical tips and the ONE thing to help you feel more relaxed and take the pressure off from getting it 'right'.
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Bringing magic and sparkle to your AF Christmas and feel festive without the booze. Despite the association of drinking and celebrating at this time of year there are so many wonderful ways that you can feel magic and sparkly without alcohol.
In today's podcast I share my top tips to bring on the magic at Christmas to help you experience the true wonder and magic of Christmas in an instant. Warning, cheesy music and naff jumpers may be involved!
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Tue, 30 Nov 2021 - 34min - 46 - Sober Bliss Halloween Special Podcast
Excuse the spooky, scary, Halloween references but I am so excited about this podcast. I love Halloween, it's also my birthday and it is a great time to decide if you are under the spell of alcohol and is alcohol a trick or a treat?!
In this podcast we dive into the true nature of alcohol - it is a poison after all and I invite you to think about alcohol in a different way. Is it really a treat and what actually makes for wonderful, proper treats at Halloween or at any time really.
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Wed, 27 Oct 2021 - 35min - 45 - DON'T DO SOBER OCTOBER
Don't do Sober October.
Perhaps a controversial thing to say by a sobriety coach, but really I don't want you to do Sober October this year. In this episode I'll talk about the benefits and the pitfalls of taking a month off the booze. And, if you really want to change your relationship with alcohol [and yourself], what you should be doing instead.
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Mon, 27 Sep 2021 - 36min - 44 - Demystifying day one of sobriety
Demystifying day one.
In this episode, I'm going to be demystifying day one of sobriety to make it feel easier for you to get there. We build up day one in our heads so much and turn it into this be-all and end-all, terrifying moment that is surrounded by so much pressure to succeed or fail that we can often talk ourselves out of it.
All the horror stories come to mind, the fears and the doubts that it feels too big for us and we can set ourselves up for failure before we even start.
What if I told you that day one is never like we imagine it to be and what's more you can make it your own, do it the way you want and maybe, not even have an official day one at all!
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Tue, 24 Aug 2021 - 51min - 43 - The Easy First Step to Sobriety
The easy first step to sobriety that you might not be aware of! Quitting drinking, sobriety, or taking a break from alcohol brings so much emotion and not all of it good. What if I told you there was a super easy first or next step to help you do this amazing thing for yourself in a way that feels good. Would you want it? Of course, you would!
Dive into the episode and discover what you can do right now, today to get you taking that step in a way that feels good and easy!
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Fri, 13 Aug 2021 - 42min - 42 - Spreading My Sober Wings
Spreading my sober wings with one of our lovely Transform members in today's podcast episode. Dawn is such an inspiring and uplifting person and she shares some key parts of her sober journey and the one thing that has helped her get through challenges, tricky moments and the month that seemed to last forever!
Dawn also shares her most powerful tools in her journey, how she got through the early days and top tips for taking the first step to a life of joy and freedom from alcohol.
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Tue, 27 Jul 2021 - 41min - 41 - Sober Bliss Meets - Alex McRobert, The Mindful Life Practice
In this episode of Sober Bliss Meets, I talk to the wonderful Alex McRobert, founder of The Mindful Life Practice and The Sober Curious Yoga School. Alex is a Canadian living in Abu Dabi, party girl turned yoga teacher.
Alex talks about the moment she realized that alcohol was taking over everything and how she quit drinking with the help of community and yoga. The clarity gained from being alcohol-free led her to someone who confirmed what she knew all along, she was dedicated to a life of healing others through the power of yoga and she has since built an amazing community for the sober and sober curious all connected through the beautiful practice of yoga.
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Tue, 20 Jul 2021 - 46min - 40 - Sober Bliss Meets My Bubbly Pop
I chat to the wonderful Izzy from My Bubbly Pop. You are going to love this episode and if you worried that sober might be boring, Izzy shows us that it is quite the opposite! My bubbly pop was born from Izzy's love of alcohol-free bubbles and she creates some amazing mocktails while also spreading the word in her local area of Marbella that AF bubbles are the way to go. Izzy also runs a fabulous sober connection retreat for sober women who want to have fun, relax, and chill out in beautiful surroundings.
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Get ready for a glorious sober summer in this inspiring and uplifting podcast episode. Whether you are anxious or looking forward to an alcohol-free summer, there are so many hints, tips and ideas to inspire you to make this the best summer ever!
Practical ideas to help you with your planning and some motivational words to help you reframe, reset and forget any association you may have that drinking and fun go together. They really don't and you can have some sober fun in the sun!
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Tue, 06 Jul 2021 - 46min - 38 - What To Do When Drinking is Taking Up Too Much Space in Your Head
Usually, when you realize that drinking is taking up too much space in your head, it's because the thoughts are negative and they seem to force you to come to a decision to stop drinking. But the decision feels hard, difficult and full of shame and guilt. What if you could remove these negative drinking thoughts and come to a decision to stop in a way that feels good?
This podcast will help you see that you have the power to change your thoughts, free yourself from those thoughts and make a decision in a way that is empowering and uplifting.
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Tue, 22 Jun 2021 - 44min - 37 - Sober Bliss Meets - Alex Bales - Transformational Coach
Sober Bliss meets Alex Bales, Personal Trainer and Transformational Coach. Discover how Alex turned his life around going from being addicted to drugs and alcohol to finding clarity, self-love, and self-respect to heal past trauma and learn how to love life again.
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Thu, 10 Jun 2021 - 33min - 36 - How to celebrate when you're sober
How to celebrate when you're sober. How do we celebrate without alcohol when the two are so intertwined? Whether you are celebrating a sobriety milestone or another wonderful achievement or occasion in your life, this podcast will show you that you can do it, it's amazing. Plus ideas on how to celebrate without drinking and why you should celebrate often.
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Tue, 08 Jun 2021 - 43min - 35 - Quitting Drinking - Why Can't I Just Moderate?
When we want to change our relationship with alcohol, the first thing we think about is moderation. Seems like a good idea, right? But if you're struggling and finding that trying to stick to your own rules is causing you more stress and exhaustion, then maybe moderation is not the thing for you. There is another way, an easier way and I'm going to share why trying to moderate your drinking is actually keeping you stuck and stopping you from experiencing real peace and freedom from alcohol. Plus some top tips to help you break free and the number one mindset shift that helped me go from drinking daily to complete freedom from alcohol.
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Tue, 25 May 2021 - 43min - 34 - When You've Stopped Drinking But Your Partner Hasn't
When you've stopped drinking but your partner hasn't how do you deal with that?
In this podcast episode we look at what to say and what not to say to your loved one who is still drinking. How you can cope with your own feelings surrounding this issue and two key things to bear in mind.
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Wed, 05 May 2021 - 29min - 33 - How to break the stop / start cycle of drinking
Are you tired of moderating? Sick of the rules and restrictions you impose on yourself and inevitably break? Do you want to finally break free from the stop/start cycle of drinking and find freedom from alcohol?
In this week's podcast, you will learn five ways to help you break the cycle of drinking and feel good. Plus a powerful mindset shift to help you on your way and how to stay on track.
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Wed, 21 Apr 2021 - 29min - 32 - Coping with Life's Challenges when You Don't Drink
Coping with life's challenges when you don't drink. In this episode I share practical hints and tips to help you cope with whatever life throws at you without turning to alcohol. Discover some emergency tools to help you through difficult times and what you can do on an ongoing basis to build strength and resilience. Plus the one powerful mindset shift to help you through any situation.
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Tue, 06 Apr 2021 - 42min - 31 - How to Create a Vision for Your Sobriety
In order to have an alcohol-free life that you love, it is important to know what that looks like. This is why taking the time to create a vision for your sobriety is key. And it is a lot of fun too. This episode describes exactly how you can begin to create your very own vision for your sobriety and the practical steps to take right now to get into, to support that good vibe, and positive energy state.
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Tue, 23 Mar 2021 - 45min - 30 - Why self love and self care is key in sobriety
In this episode I talk about why self-care is at the very crux of a happy alcohol-free life, what self-care is and how to begin a daily self-care practice. Self-love and self-care is so important and if you have been using wine as self-care, it can be difficult to know what to do instead. Most crucial though is allowing yourself this time and energy for yourself, so I talk about how to begin to show yourself that you are worth it, which is the most important first step.
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Tue, 09 Mar 2021 - 40min - 29 - Sober Bliss meets Richard Capriola, author of 'The Addicted Child'
Richard Capriola, addiction counselor and therapist has written a valuable resource for parents to help them if they think their child has a problem with substance use. Written in clear language with practical help, The Addicted Child is a parent's guide and resource on adolescent substance abuse. Learn more about Richard and the book at www.helptheaddictedchild.com
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Mon, 01 Mar 2021 - 18min - 28 - How to Manage Alcohol Cravings With Ease
Cravings are the thing that can often stop us in our tracks as we walk the sober path, especially in the early days. We might even be so scared of cravings that we don't even try to stop drinking.
In this episode I share some effective ways to manage alcohol cravings and explain why they are not to be feared and how you can absolutely manage them so that eventually they don't bother you anymore. Plus, the number one thing you can do to get through any craving.
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Sun, 07 Feb 2021 - 45min - 27 - How to Stop Overthinking in Sobriety
Overthinking and being stuck in your head, leads to fear, doubt and worry. All this time spend thinking can stop us from doing the thing we are thinking about and often we talk ourselves out of taking action before we've even given ourselves a chance.
Discover tips on how to break the overthinking cycle and the ONE thing that you can do to overcome overthinking in sobriety. Find freedom from thoughts and the never-ending spiral of overthinking.
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Sun, 07 Feb 2021 - 40min - 26 - How I Stopped Drinking For Good
After years of daily drinking, I finally stopped drinking for goon on March 28th 2018. Discover why this time was 'different', the one key thing that helped me to make the decision and how I got through the early days of sobriety. I talk about the tools I used to help me through, and most importantly, the mindset that helped me discover my own Sober Bliss.
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Sun, 07 Feb 2021 - 40min - 25 - Connecting With Nature in Sobriety with Serene Mind Coaching
In this episode I talk to Nicole Gabriel from Nicki Gabriel Coaching about how and most importantly, why, connecting with nature can help you in your journey to sobriety. Nature is a great healer and I always advise getting out in nature to help with cravings, overthinking and to help you just feel better. Nicole, who is a coach and psychologist talks us through the why's behind this fabulous connection to nature to improve our physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
Nicole offers some practical tips to help you get out and about as often as possible even when you don't feel like it.
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Sun, 31 Jan 2021 - 33min - 24 - Sober Bliss Meets Sobalicious
Sober Bliss meets Sobalicious. In this inspiring and uplifting chat, I talk to the wonderful Sarah about her 1000 day journey so far into an alcohol-free life. Despite the early struggles, Sarah now has a rich and full life and is doing some wonderful things for the sober community. We also talk about her involvement in Sobalicious and the amazing fundraising she does for NACOA.
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Thu, 17 Dec 2020 - 55min - 23 - The Alcohol Spell with Liz Horsman
Are you stuck in the alcohol spell? What is the alcohol spell? Tune into this lively discussion with Liz and I all about how alcohol has us under its spell and why life is so much better when you break free.
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Mon, 21 Sep 2020 - 45min - 22 - Sober Bliss meets 'Sobersonic' Emma Lewis
You are in for a treat with this episode of Sober Bliss meets the wonderful 'sobersonic' Emma Lewis. Discover what led Emma to finally saying goodbye to alcohol and how she did it. Emma is a shining light of sober positivity and listen to our uplifting, inspiring conversation full of laughs and golden nuggets of inspiration. If you're looking for amazing alcohol-free cocktails, join Emma's subscription box and taste the best alcohol-free drinks.
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Mon, 14 Sep 2020 - 56min - 21 - A Sobriety Success Story
Listen to one of my wonderful clients talking about her sobriety success story. She came to me in a very dark, lonely, scary place and in just three months of working together has stopped drinking, learned to love herself again and is happy and excited for the future. She has learned to live again. This is her story.
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Fri, 28 Aug 2020 - 56min - 20 - Sober Bliss Meets Gill Mckay, author of Stuck: Brain Smart Insights for Coaches
Gill talks about her decision to quit drinking after realizing it was slowly taking over her life and getting in the way of who she was. We discuss some of her strategies to help her make the transformation which included changing her home environment, lots of reading, ice cream and running!
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Sun, 16 Aug 2020 - 42min - 19 - Sober Bliss meets Sally Oddy, The Clarity Coach
Sobriety really is good for business as you will discover in this episode. Sober Bliss meets Sally Oddy, the Clarity Coach and we talk about her reasons for taking a long break from alcohol. Sally explains why not drinking is so crucial for where she is at with her business at the moment, how taking a break from alcohol is helping with menopause symptoms, her strategy for getting through cravings and the positive impact being sober is having on her personal and professional life.
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Mon, 10 Aug 2020 - 35min - 18 - Sober Bliss Meets Jean McCarthy, UnPickled and The Bubble Hour
In this episode I talk to Jean McCarthy author of UnPickled and host of The Bubble Hour about her wakening moment when she realized it was time to quit drinking. She explains how she got through the early days of sobriety, how The Bubble Hour came about and how her life has changed beyond measure since quitting alcohol for good.
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Sun, 02 Aug 2020 - 1h 08min - 17 - Essential Oils for Sobriety
Today I talk to Soultipple Fee about her very personal journey from party girl to finding peace, calm and happiness in sobriety. Using essential oils was and still is a very powerful and important part of Fee's journey to help guide, support and soothe. This is such a lovely talk and Fee explains just how much the oils have helped to heal and inspire her.
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Sun, 19 Jul 2020 - 58min - 16 - Sobriety and Creativity. Sober Bliss Meets The Sober Knitter
One of my favourite interviews yet! Sober Bliss meets The Sober Knitter and we talk sobriety and creativity. Maria shares her very personal journey, about her mum's battle with alcohol, why and how she decided she needed to stop and how her life unfolded as she slowly got back in touch with herself. There is of course knitting involved!
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Sun, 05 Jul 2020 - 1h 15min - 15 - Dealing With Addiction Through Writing, with Clare Pooley
Clare Pooley, author of The Sober Diaries, The Authenticity Project, and The People on Platform Five shares her own experiences of dealing with addiction through writing. How studying and embracing her own feelings and emotions and expressing herself through her writing helped her to get where she is now, and helped heal and inspire so many others.
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Sun, 21 Jun 2020 - 39min - 14 - Alcohol and Sleep with Gillian Duncan
Alcohol and Sleep with Gillian Duncan. In this episode I talk to Gillian Duncan, host of Clarity Junction and author, all about one of my favourite topics, sleep! Gillian is the author of 'Sleep. Cure Your Insomnia, Improve Your Health & Feel Better Now' so knows a thing or two about getting good sleep. Gillian talks about her own struggles with addiction, why sleep is so important, why alcohol affects our sleep so badly and how to get a good night's sleep when you quit drinking.
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Tue, 02 Jun 2020 - 58min - 13 - Using EFT to Change Your Relationship with Drinking. With Suzannah Butcher
Using EFT to Change Your Relationship with Drinking. With Suzannah Butcher, EFT practitioner. In this wonderful interview, Suzannah explains the power of 'tapping' to help you deal with cravings and heal your relationship with alcohol. Suzannah also talks openly about her own struggles with alcohol and how changing her own relationship with alcohol has had a positive impact on her life in general and her business.
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Mon, 25 May 2020 - 33min - 12 - Sober Bliss Meets Esther Nagle - The Power of Breath in Sobriety
Sober Bliss Meets Esther Nagle - The Power of Breath in Sobriety. In this episode, I chat to Esther, a yoga teacher and breath practitioner. Discover how the power of learning to breathe properly helped Esther to quit smoking and quit drinking. This powerful tool is so simple once you learn how to do it properly and will be a friend for life to support you whatever you are faced with along your road to living an alcohol-free life.
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Sun, 17 May 2020 - 43min - 11 - Sober Bliss Meets Lisa de Jong - Menstruality Coach
Sober Bliss Meets Lisa de Jong - Menstruality Coach. Lisa explains how you can work with your own menstrual cycle as a loving, nourishing tool in your journey to sobriety. Being aware of what is happening inside will help you to work with your body, know when to rest, how to nourish your soul and when your energy levels are highest. Living in sync with your cycle will guide and support you on this journey.
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Sun, 10 May 2020 - 35min - 10 - Sober Bliss Meets Victoria Adams, Food Therapist and Yoga Teacher
Sober Bliss Meets Victoria Adams, Food Therapist and Yoga Teacher. Victoria is also a trained nutritional chef and in the interview, she gives us the low down on exactly how your body deals with alcohol, why we get a wine belly and why we crave sugar when we quit drinking. Victoria also shares the best comfort foods to eat to make you feel good when you are in recovery or starting out on the journey to sobriety.
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Sun, 03 May 2020 - 32min - 9 - Sober Bliss meets Karl Staib, creator of Bring Gratitude
Sober Bliss meets Karl Staib, creator of Bring Gratitude and we talk about how beginning a regular gratitude practice can really help in your journey to sobriety. Karl himself lives an alcohol free life and practices gratitude regularly to help him with all aspects of his life. Practicing gratitude is really powerful and Karl explains some simple techniques on how to get started and make the most of your gratitude practice in sobriety.
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Sun, 19 Apr 2020 - 42min - 8 - Sober Bliss meets Jen Elizabeth (Resurektion of Me)
The lovely Jen Elizabeth talks openly and honestly about her battle with addiction, how she let go of alcohol and drugs and literally transformed her life. We discuss motherhood, recovery and letting go.
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Sun, 12 Apr 2020 - 30min - 7 - Sober Bliss Meets The Sober Glow
Sober Bliss Meets The Sober Glow. In today's episode I talk to the gorgeous Mia about her choice to live an alcohol-free life. What led her to this decision and how her life has changed. We talk about retreats, breath practice and of course the other thing we both have in common which is our hair! Mia and I are proudly living an 'unmasked life' Listen to learn more and be inspired.
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Sun, 05 Apr 2020 - 48min - 6 - Sober Bliss Meets Annie Grace of This Naked Mind
Sober Bliss meets Annie Grace of This Naked Mind and I asked Annie some questions that she has never been asked before! Listen to Annie's story about how she quit drinking with the help of the scientific approach and just how The Naked Mind came about. Hear all about what it was like for Annie to drink that last ever glass of wine!
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Sun, 29 Mar 2020 - 53min - 5 - Sober Bliss meets We Love Lucid
Sober Bliss meets We Love Lucid which is an exciting sober travel company run by my friend Lauren. Lauren talks about how she quit drinking during her time teaching abroad and how her love of languages and travel helped her in her journey to sobriety and gave her the idea for her business combining fun, travel and adventure for the sober among us who are looking for a better way to travel and embrace new experiences without the pull of alcohol. Listen to Lauren's story and discover why travel is so much more fun when you are sober!
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Sun, 22 Mar 2020 - 35min - 4 - Sober Bliss Meets The Voice of Calm
Sober Bliss Meets The Voice of Calm. In this episode, I talk to Liz who after years of partying and realizing that she couldn't moderate her alcohol intake, decided enough was enough. Liz is a mum of two, a songwriter, and record producer who turned to internal tools and connection to self to help her in her journey to sobriety. As a result, Liz found her own voice of calm.
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Sun, 15 Mar 2020 - 47min - 3 - Quitting Drinking with Coins in a Jar
In this inspiring episode, I talk to Jo from South Africa who describes what life was like before she quit drinking as a busy Mum and how she turned things around. Jo began documenting her journey through a Facebook Page called 'Coins in a Jar' because that's exactly what she did - every day of not drinking meant another coin in the jar. Just like her jar, Jo has grown every single day. Listen to the story of 'Coins in a Jar'
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Sun, 08 Mar 2020 - 29min - 2 - Socializing Sober with Clare Pooley
Socializing sober with Clare Pooley, in this episode of 'Sober Bliss Meets' I talk to Clare Pooley (Sober Mummy) author of 'The Sober Diaries' about how to go out, have fun and enjoy yourself without drinking or worrying about drinking. Clare shares some simple and powerful tips on how to get through your event without drinking and why social events are so much better when you're sober!
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Sun, 01 Mar 2020 - 31min - 1 - Success in Sobriety Through Fitness with Lifting Weights Not Wine
I talk to my amazing friend about how she went from lifting weights and embracing life full on when she quit drinking. Discover just how truly inspirational and exciting your life can be when you quit drinking and go after your passion with both hands!
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