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The Free People Show is a show about the practice and politics of being free- free from government, free from coercion, and free to be yourself. Host Phil Anderson will talk politics, and life: challenging you, entertaining you, making you laugh. Thanks for listening!
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Are you ready to hear hard-hitting truths about your relationship with alcohol? Transform your health and happiness with "Sober-Living Snippets," a podcast helping people over 40 embrace an alcohol-free lifestyle. Bingeable and addictive, the Snippets keep you fired up to build a life you crave more than booze. Recovered alcoholic Becca Jacobson doesn't pull any punches when she delivers daily, 15 minute episodes that remind us about the naked truths that keep us stuck. Ultimately, you’ll le ...
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Free Your People Podcast

Miriam Njoku and Candace Nkoth Bisseck

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Every second Thursday, join us, Candace and Miriam who have studied and worked internationally, as they discuss intergenerational trauma and wounds and how they can affect the lives of people in Africa and its diasporas (Black people of African descent around the world). Each episode will cover struggles in personal and professional life, mental health, family dynamics, intergenerational trauma and many more. We will share knowledge, resources, tools and ideas we found helpful for finding em ...
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Do you ever wish you could hit pause before reacting, especially in moments of high emotion or stress? In this episode, Becca Jacobson explores a powerful tool for those in sobriety or anyone working on self-improvement: the art of the pause. When it comes to sobriety and overcoming emotional dependency on alcohol, learning to pause can help you ma…
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Ready to transform your relationships as you take on early sobriety? Taking the first steps toward sobriety is a huge achievement, but it can bring fresh challenges in relationships, especially if past promises were broken. This episode dives into practical ways to approach loved ones with patience and integrity, setting the groundwork for real hea…
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Do you have a plan for building the life you truly want—or are you just going through the motions? Many of us turn to alcohol or other distractions when life feels stagnant or unfulfilling, and it’s easy to end up on autopilot, stuck in routines that don’t truly serve us. In this episode, we explore how setting goals and finding purpose can reinvig…
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Are you ready to make a clean, heartfelt break from alcohol that feels real and lasting? If you've relied on alcohol as a source of comfort, celebration, or even just companionship, choosing sobriety can feel like losing a part of yourself. This episode reveals a compassionate, ceremonial approach to saying goodbye to alcohol when you enter recover…
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Can taking life less seriously accelerate your recovery journey? In this refreshing episode, Becca challenges the notion that transformation requires constant intensity and seriousness. Join Becca as she unveils: Why loosening our grip on control enhances recovery How perspective shifts can lighten our emotional load The power of maintaining a broa…
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Ready to create the sober life you truly desire? In another transformative episode, Becca reveals how visualization can accelerate your journey to alcohol-free living and true sobriety and help create lasting change. Experience the power of intentional visualization as Becca shares: Why focusing on what you want (rather than what you don't) transfo…
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Without a drink, how do we relax? Good question! In this illuminating episode, Becca Experience the power of genuine relaxation as Becca shares: Why alcohol-free relaxation is crucial for recovery The difference between true relaxation and escapism How breathing techniques support emotional sobriety Why community support is vital for maintaining he…
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Ready to break free from the tyranny of your thoughts? In this paradigm-shifting episode, Becca Jacobson reveals a powerful perspective on managing thoughts that can revolutionize your recovery journey. Experience the freedom of detachment as Becca shares: Why thoughts are "none of your business" and how this concept transforms recovery The thought…
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Ready to discover why sobriety is about so much more than just quitting alcohol? In this illuminating episode, Becca Jacobson reveals why true recovery transcends the bottle and opens the door to profound personal transformation. Experience the power of growth as Becca shares: Why focusing on alcohol's negative effects isn't enough The importance o…
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Discover why true recovery means radical transformation! In this paradigm-shifting episode, Becca Jacobson reveals why sobriety is just the beginning of an incredible journey of personal transformation. Experience the power of true change as Becca shares: Why transformation goes far beyond just quitting drinking How alcohol affects our thoughts, be…
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Do you take time for you every day? It's really simple. You can transform your recovery journey with the power of a sacred personal space! In this illuminating episode of Sober Living Snippets, Becca introduces a powerful strategy to enhance your sobriety and personal growth. Discover the transformative potential of creating and using a sacred spac…
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Are you ready to instantly reduce stress and negativity in your recovery journey? In this perspective-shifting episode of Sober Living Snippets, Becca introduces a powerful technique to boost your emotional well-being and strengthen your sobriety. Discover the transformative power of a "news fast" as Becca shares: Her personal 26-year experience wi…
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Are you tired of struggling to quit drinking without seeing lasting change? In this bold episode of Sober Living Snippets, Becca reveals why simply stopping drinking isn't enough for true recovery and transformation. Prepare to shift your perspective as Becca shares: Why external behavior changes alone don't create lasting sobriety The power of int…
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Are you ready to break free from the invisible chains holding you back? In this eye-opening episode of Sober Living Snippets, Becca explores the powerful concept of "mind-forged manacles" and how our limiting beliefs can keep us trapped in unhealthy patterns. Prepare to challenge your own mindset as Becca shares: The origin and meaning of William B…
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Are you ready to conquer your alcohol cravings once and for all? In this essential episode of Sober Living Snippets, Becca reveals the truth about cravings and provides a practical strategy to overcome them. Prepare to take control as Becca shares: The difference between physical and mental cravings Why willpower alone isn't enough to beat cravings…
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Are you ready to open your heart and transform your life? In this emotionally charged episode of Sober Living Snippets, Becca shares her personal journey from cynicism to love, emphasizing the crucial role of forgiveness and self-love in recovery. Prepare to challenge your perspective as Becca explores: How cynicism and lack of trust can hinder rec…
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Are you ready to declutter your mind and free up energy for your sobriety journey? In another transformative episode of her beloved Snippets, Becca introduces the powerful "24-hour cleanse" strategy to help you clear mental and emotional clutter, boosting your recovery efforts. Prepare to take action as Becca guides you through: Identifying and lis…
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Are you ready to transform your recovery by learning to love yourself? In this bold and unusual follow-up episode of Sober Living Snippets, Becca reveals practical steps to cultivate self-love and improve your recovery journey. Discover how to start loving yourself as Becca shares: Why superficial self-care isn't enough for true self-love The power…
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Why bother to like yourself anyway? Is it really that important? In this eye-opening episode of Sober Living Snippets, Becca explores the crucial importance of self-love in the journey to lasting sobriety. Discover why self-love is essential as Becca shares: How self-love impacts our relationships and how others perceive us The connection between s…
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Are you tired of hearing the same old reasons to quit drinking and looking for some fresh perspective? Get ready to have your mind blown! In this eye-opening episode, Becca unveils 5 reasons to quit drinking that will make you see your relationship with alcohol in a whole new light. Becca shares: The unexpected way quitting alcohol can supercharge …
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Are you constantly battling anxiety, triggers, and overwhelming emotions in your sobriety journey? Get ready to unlock the power of your own breath! In this game-changing episode, Becca reveals how proper breathing can be your secret weapon against the emotional rollercoaster of recovery. Prepare to be amazed as Becca shares: The shocking connectio…
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Are you tired of feeling trapped by guilt and shame from your past? In this empowering episode of Sober Living Snippets, Becca Jacobson tackles the sensitive issue of being held hostage by our own sense of guilt and shame, and how others might exploit these feelings. Prepare to reclaim your dignity as Becca shares: Why you don't need to apologize e…
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Are you tired of feeling like sobriety is something you "can't" achieve? In this mind-shifting episode of Sober Living Snippets, Becca challenges the notion of "can't" in recovery and reveals how this simple mindset shift can revolutionize your sobriety journey. Prepare to have your perspective transformed as Becca shares: The shocking truth about …
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Are you ready to plant the seeds for a thriving, alcohol-free future? In this eye-opening episode of Sober Living Snippets, Becca explores the powerful concept of reaping and sowing in recovery, and how your actions today shape your health and sobriety tomorrow. Prepare to be inspired as Becca shares: The shocking truth about how small daily choice…
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Are you tired of being blindsided by triggers that threaten your sobriety? In this game-changing episode of Sober Living Snippets, Becca unveils her exclusive, powerful technique to stop triggers in their tracks and maintain your sober mindset. Get ready to transform your recovery as Becca shares: The shocking truth about how triggers hijack your b…
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Maybe it's time to get out of our heads and into our bodies? Can Somatic therapy help with alcoholism? In the third episode of our series on sober living strategies, we explore the benefits of somatic therapy as a tool for maintaining sobriety. This approach can strengthen your sober mindset and support an alcohol-free lifestyle. Discover how somat…
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Curious about how EFT, or tapping, can enhance your sobriety journey? In the fourth episode of our series on sober living strategies, we explore the benefits of tapping as a tool for maintaining sobriety. This technique can support your sober mindset and facilitate an alcohol-free lifestyle. Discover how EFT tapping aids in recovery and self-improv…
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What if you're overlooking one of the most impactful strategies for sober living? In the third episode of our series on sober living strategies, we delve into the use of hypnotherapy as a powerful tool for maintaining sobriety. Discover how this approach can enhance your sober mindset and support an alcohol-free lifestyle. Learn how hypnotherapy ai…
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Can you imagine yourself never struggling with alcohol again? Living free from all thoughts, all obsession, all temptation? I hope so because it just might be the first step to getting there. In the second episode of our series on sober living strategies, we dive into how creative visualization can be a transformative tool. This technique can stren…
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Looking for a powerful tool to support your sobriety journey? In this first episode of our series on sober living strategies, we explore the role of meditation in overcoming addiction. Find out what not to do; don't make the same mistakes that Becca made! And discover how incorporating meditation can enhance your sober mindset and support an alcoho…
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Want to discover a foolproof way to enhance self-love and support your sober journey? In this episode, we reveal a secret method to help you like yourself more, which is crucial for sober living. Embracing self-love can strengthen your sober mindset and aid in your recovery. Uncover techniques to boost self-improvement and maintain an alcohol-free …
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We know by now that happiness isn't at the bottom of a bottle, but how can we feel happy while still struggling to live sober? In this episode, we explore practical strategies for achieving happiness regardless of your struggles with alcohol. Embracing joy can enhance your sober mindset and support your journey to an alcohol-free lifestyle. Discove…
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Are you connected to the future you? You know, the person who's going to be on the receiving end of all your actions today? Like, "today you" drinks, but "tomorrow you" suffers, right? In this episode, we explore the value of connecting with your future self and its impact on your path to sobriety. By reflecting on your growth, you can strengthen y…
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This is the one an only enemy you've got. Seriously. Get rid of it, and change everything. In this episode, we explore a powerful shift in mindset that can enhance your sober living and support your alcohol-free lifestyle. Discover how removing a certain word from your vocabulary can lead to greater self-improvement and recovery. Learn strategies t…
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Are you struggling to understand why you're still drinking? In this intriguing episode, we delve into a surprising factor that might be holding you back from sobriety. Uncover the real reason that can shift your perspective and support your journey to a healthy alcohol-free lifestyle. Discover insights to strengthen your sober mindset and enhance s…
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Are you trying to change your thoughts and behaviors by yourself? Who's going to be there when things get tough? It's a mistake to try and grow a healthy, happy AF life alone. Becca knows because she's a slow learner...she tried to do it alone (and failed!) for over 30 years. EEK! In this episode, we explore the dangers of attempting sobriety witho…
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Are you staying in harmful situations due to a fear of change? In this episode, we discuss the dangers of tolerating negative circumstances and how this impacts your sobriety journey. Embracing change is crucial for an alcohol-free lifestyle and lasting recovery. Discover how breaking free from harmful patterns can enhance your sober mindset and su…
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Who do you think you are? Well, whoever that is...it's who you'll be and it's the life you will experience. So, why not be the person who lives the life you want? In this episode, we explore the power of assuming the identity of the person you strive to become. Embracing this mindset can enhance your alcohol-free lifestyle and support lasting recov…
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How can you handle regret without regretting the feeling itself? In this episode, we explore strategies for managing regret in a constructive way as part of your sobriety journey. Embracing your emotions can enhance your sober mindset and support your alcohol-free lifestyle. Discover how accepting regret can contribute to recovery and self-improvem…
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How can the challenges of addiction lead to personal growth? In this episode, we explore how navigating addiction can ultimately foster growth and transformation. By embracing the journey, you can strengthen your sober mindset and enhance your alcohol-free lifestyle. Discover how overcoming dependency and alcoholism can lead to self-improvement and…
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Don't you just despise those folks with negative attitudes? Why can't they be more like us? In this episode, we explore the impact of attitude on your relationships with others, yourself, and your approach to drinking. An open-minded, open-hearted attitude can enhance your sober mindset and support your alcohol-free lifestyle. Discover how a health…
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How does the universal law of relativity impact your journey to sobriety? In this episode, we delve into the law of relativity and its influence on achieving an alcohol-free lifestyle. Understanding this principle can enhance your sober mindset and support lasting recovery. Discover how perspective can shape your sober living and healthy living. Le…
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Are you still making the same mistakes? Well, I figured, so I put together your second snippet for the day. Super quick, intensely powerful if you're gearing up your alcohol-free life. And to really nail it down, register for my "The Real Sober-Living Solution" Masterclass right here and learn in depth the 3 biggest mistakes I'm seeing people make …
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Have you considered how the universal law of polarity can support your sobriety journey? In this episode, we explore the law of polarity and its role in achieving an alcohol-free lifestyle. Understanding this principle can enhance your sober mindset and support lasting recovery. Discover how opposites can help you navigate sober living and healthy …
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Have you explored how the universal law of correspondence influences your sobriety journey? In this episode, we delve into the law of correspondence and its impact on your path to an alcohol-free lifestyle. Understanding this principle can enhance your sober mindset and support lasting recovery. Discover how your inner world reflects in your sober …
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Did you know that there is actually one thing that can guarantee success on your journey to alcohol-free living? In this episode, we discuss how consistent effort can accelerate your path to an alcohol-free lifestyle. Applying this principle can support your sober mindset and lead to lasting recovery. Discover how applied effort impacts sober livin…
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Have you considered the power of assuming the identity you are striving to become on your path to sobriety? In this episode, we explore how adopting the mindset of your future self can enhance your journey to an alcohol-free lifestyle. Embracing this identity can support your sober mindset and facilitate lasting recovery. Discover how assuming a so…
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When we drink, even though we know we shouldn't, what is the effect on us in the long term? In this episode, we delve into the law of cause and effect and its significance in your journey to an alcohol-free lifestyle. Understanding this principle can strengthen your sober mindset and support lasting recovery. Discover how your actions impact sober …
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Have you considered how the law of non-resistance can impact your journey to sobriety? In this episode, we discuss the law of non-resistance and its role in helping you achieve an alcohol-free lifestyle. Embracing this principle can support your sober mindset and facilitate lasting recovery. Discover how letting go of resistance can enhance your so…
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Are you being truly honest with yourself about wanting to quit drinking? In this episode, we explore the importance of self-honesty on your journey to sobriety. Understanding your true desires is crucial for embracing an alcohol-free lifestyle and achieving lasting recovery. Discover how self-honesty can strengthen your sober mindset and commitment…
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