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Are you sober or sober curious? Listen to the Alcohol Tipping Point podcast to learn about the different ways alcohol can impact your physical and mental health, relationships, and overall quality of life. Hosted by Deb Masner, a registered nurse, health coach, and self-proclaimed alcohol-free badass, this podcast is perfect for anyone who has ever wondered if drinking is taking more than it's giving or who has found themselves drinking more than usual. In each episode, Deb shares personal s ...
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Today, I’ve got a special guest all the way from the UK—Dupe Witherick. She’s an accredited alcohol-free well-being and transformational coach, and she’s got some helpful insights for you. Dupe’s also the author of the book A Cocktail of Clarity and host of the podcast, Thrive Alcohol Free. I’ll be on her show soon, so stay tuned! ️ We chat about: …
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Todd Kinney is an attorney who lives in Omaha, NE with his wife, four kids and two wiener dogs. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, golf, hanging out with his family (when they let him) and spending an unhealthy amount of time and money supporting the Iowa Hawkeyes. He quit drinking in 2019 and considers it the best thing he’s ever done for hims…
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Wynne Melland, a Licensed Professional Counselor with 17 years of experience, leverages her expertise in leading behavior change groups and her own personal journey. As the founder of Rising Sober, she offers a transformative 12-week sobriety challenge and a mindfulness course titled Zenful Mind. In this inspiring episode, Wynne shares her powerful…
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This episode is long overdue—it’s what I affectionately refer to as the Menopause Episode. While it’s undoubtedly valuable for women, it’s equally essential for men. After all, men have important women in their lives, and understanding menopause can benefit everyone. Our special guest to hold our hand and guide us as we talk about menopause is Jane…
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Jinhyun Shin is a mental wellness entrepreneur and coach looking to normalize mental health. He is one of the founders of the mental health platform Penciv. Jinhyun is passionate about suicide prevention, especially by addressing the root cause of loneliness. As an ethnographer, he has explored the gap between people’s life situations and their inn…
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Justin Boyd Long is a self-embracing nerd who loves crunching numbers, researching interesting things, and listening to podcasts, in addition to reading loads of books. He got sober at 32 but still felt uncomfortable in his own skin so he started counseling to overcome his past trauma. Justin wrote about his therapy sessions in his book, The Righte…
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This conversation with Ali Shapiro was so powerful. We got into some deep stuff about memories tied to food, feeling alone, and how overdrinking and overeating are connected. Ali is the host of the top-ranked podcast Insatiable, a holistic nutritionist, integrated health coach, and rebel with a serious cause. Ali developed TRUCE while in graduate s…
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Listen to this episode featuring Priscilla María, a Certified Trauma-Informed Life Coach, founder of the Cycle Breakers Club, and a proud survivor of trauma who has been alcohol-free for 12 years. Priscilla opens up about her personal journey through trauma, drinking, and mental illness in this candid conversation. Priscilla’s life purpose is to he…
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This January, I celebrated some big milestones for Alcohol Tipping Point. I hosted my 30th Alcoholiday, a monthly program to help you practice not drinking, and this is my 150th podcast episode. The biggest milestone, though, is celebrating four years of alcohol freedom!!! In this episode, I share lessons I’ve learned that have really helped me sta…
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If you’ve ever found yourself caught in the shame cycle of drinking, detoxing, and then drinking again despite your best intentions, I recommend listening to this episode. On the show is Carolyn Robistow, host of Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting Podcast, therapist, habit change specialist, and former gray area drinker. Carolyn helps high-achievin…
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Join me for a special bonus episode as an experiment with something new – Quit Drinking Quickies! These short and sweet bonus episodes are designed to offer you quick insights and tools on navigating life without alcohol. In this episode, I talk about the concept of Data not Drama to help you overcome the shame and stigma attached to changing your …
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Dustin Dunbar is the author of the new book You’re Doing Great! (And Other Lies Alcohol Told Me.) He combines his own experiences overcoming alcohol addiction with his PhD in psychology to expose the lies we all too willingly accept about alcohol. Duncan escaped from the alcohol drinking matrix at the age of forty-eight and has since been helping o…
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Join me for a special bonus episode as an experiment with something new – Quit Drinking Quickies! These short and sweet bonus episodes are designed to offer you quick insights and tools on navigating life without alcohol. In this episode, I dive into the acronym HALT, a powerful tool for managing cravings. HALT stands for Hungry, Angry/Anxious, Lon…
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Today’s show is about coaching and how it can help you change your drinking (and your life.) Who better to have on the show to talk about coaching than Heather Lowe? Heather is the Founder of Ditched the Drink, a Certified Professional Life and Recovery Coach and the recipient of the Top Sober Coach Award from Coach Foundation. Heather also recruit…
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If you need more help socializing without drinking this is the podcast for you. On the show is former Party Girl turned Health & Life Coach, Author and Speaker, Rebecca “Bex” Weller. Bex has proudly rocked sobriety since 2014. She is the Author of the bestselling sobriety memoir, A Happier Hour, as well as the books Up All Day, Chameleon: Confessio…
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If you want the biggest health bang for your buck, ditch the drink and do Dry January. After 30 days off the sauce, you begin to see improvements in mental and physical health. People who take a break from drinking have shown improved sleep, less anxiety, clearer skin, better digestion, lower blood pressure, improved liver function and more energy.…
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Your favorite Sober Grandma, Lynn King, is back on the show reflecting on life over 2 ½ years after quitting drinking. Lynn takes us through her journey, from the initial pink cloud of year one to the self-love discovery of year two, and the profound self-realizations of year three. We chat about: Lynn’s life before and after quitting drinking Both…
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On the show is Nico Morales, a coach, speaker, and author of Five Things to Know Before you Get Sober. Nico shares his journey of breaking free from opiates and alcohol addiction without traditional rehab or AA. We talk about: Nico’s experience with drinking and addiction Four things to know before you get sober The unconventional way Nico quit dri…
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Elizabeth “Bizzy” Chance is on the show today. Elizabeth is the host of The Busy Living Sober podcast, a certified recovery and health and wellness coach, and sober for over 17 years. It was great getting to know a fellow alcohol free badass who I now call my friend. We chat about: How Elizabeth quit drinking 17 years ago What she thinks about the …
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The holidays are a time of joy, celebration, and connection. But they can also be a time of stress, temptation, and pressure for those who want to reduce or quit drinking. How can you enjoy the festive season without alcohol, or with less of it? In this episode, I share 20 tips to help you sleigh the holidays. Whether you are planning ahead, settin…
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This episode is all about using the power of gratitude to help you on your alcohol-free path. In fact, gratitude might just be the secret ingredient to help you change your drinking. When life is tough, lonely and you feel stuck, gratitude can be a tool to pull you up and out. In this episode I cover: Why gratitude is important and how it can impro…
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Today’s podcast guest is Abbie Romanul, the founder of Raising the Bar, a company that makes non-alcoholic cocktails. Abbie started this business in 2020 as part of her own alcohol-free journey, and now she is helping others enjoy delicious drinks without alcohol. Raising the Bar is more than just a business—it’s a leader in a social movement that …
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Jen Lee Hirst went from being an anxious perfectionist and workaholic using alcohol daily to manage stress and social anxiety, to a sobriety coach, speaker, and creator of Lighthouse Sobriety. She has one of the best sober Instagram accounts @jenleehirst where she shares tips and inspiration for changing your drinking. Jen is on the show today to s…
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Clifford Stephan is the founder of Booze Vacation, a health and wellness company for high-performing men who want to take their lives and careers to the next level–all by using the massive benefits that come from a break from booze as leverage to do so. We talk about: Benefits of taking a break from booze Differences in men seeking help How your ag…
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Welcome to this episode of the podcast, where I will share with you some insights on emotions and how to deal with them without drinking. Many of us drink because we want to escape from uncomfortable emotions, such as anger or anxiety. We think that alcohol can make us feel better, but it actually numbs us and prevents us from processing our feelin…
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I am honored to have on the show today, Jessica Dueñas. Jessica is the founder of Bottomless to Sober and was named the 2019 Kentucky State Teacher of the Year. In this candid conversation, she shares her journey as a teacher who grappled with a hidden drinking problem and personal struggles, emerging on the other side. Jessica’s mission is to help…
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This episode is going to be a science heavy one. It's all about alcohol and your heart health. I gave this as a presentation for one of my groups and I just felt it was important to release it on the podcast because cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in the world. There has been a lot of misinformation about how alcohol affects your he…
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Megan Salar is on the show to teach us about using EMDR to help rewire our brain to change our drinking and our lives. Megan is a Certified EMDR clinician, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Advanced Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, who formerly owned and operated one of the largest treatment centers for substance abuse and trauma in …
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Today’s episode I answer your questions. Thank you for sending in your questions. Please continue to send in questions for future podcast episodes. You can email me directly at deb@alcoholtippingpoint.com Your Questions Answered: Marijuana vs. alcohol. Both addictive and harmful? Is one more addicting than the other? Is addiction to any substance a…
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Maya Semans is a Level Three Optimal State Yoga Therapist, C-IAYT, & Integrative Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor. She specializes in embodied mental health practices and provides whole-person, compassionate care to individuals with symptoms of trauma, addiction, anxiety, and depression. Maya works as a Yoga Therapist at a virtual Intensive Outpatient …
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Today's episode is about learning how to thrive without drinking. Our focus is on the pivotal 90-day period, whether you're taking a break from drinking or fully committing to a life without it. Joining us is Courtney Andersen. Courtney is the Founder of National Sober Day, Host of the Sober Vibes podcast, a sober coach, and author. She just publis…
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My guest today is Celeste Yvonne. Celeste is a writer and certified sober coach. You may know her from The Ultimate Mom Challenge and as one of the founding hosts of The Sober Mom Squad. Her essays on parenting, the mental load of motherhood, mommy wine culture, and sobriety have been featured in the Washington Post, Good Morning America, Today Sho…
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This is a special throwback episode that was originally released on June 30, 2021. I wanted to re-release it because it is so helpful for understanding our brain and why we drink even when we logically know we don’t want to. YOU are normal and your brain is doing exactly what it was made to do! This episode is all about your brain and how it relate…
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Today’s episode is all about our kids and how to best talk to them about drinking and other substances. I’m honored to have Jessica Lahey on the show to guide the conversation. Jessica Lahey is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed and The Addiction…
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Is mindfulness worth the hype? Spoiler: Yes. This episode is a recording of a conversation I had with my coworker and friend Candi from our hospital’s podcast, Saint Alphonsus Wellcast. I wanted to share it with you to show you how mindfulness is not all about sitting cross-legged on a mountain, channeling your inner monk. Nope, you can totally spr…
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In this eye-opening episode, we delve into the connection between alcohol, weight loss surgery, and making any significant life changes. My special guest today is Kyle Kamp, a registered dietitian who, after losing 140lbs himself, developed a passion for helping other people learn the basic principles of good nutrition. Kyle worked many years in a …
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If you are looking for more alternative ways to change your drinking and heal yourself, check out this episode with Alysa Rushton. You will hear the inspiring story of Alysa, a sound healer and reiki master who changed her life and healed herself in amazing ways. Alysa had a near-death experience in 2005 that sparked her journey of transformation. …
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In this episode, I'll show you a simple tool that can help you decide whether you want to drink or not. It's called a cost benefit analysis, and it's a way to compare the pros and cons of drinking in the short and long term. You'll need a piece of paper and a pen to follow along, or you can download the worksheet from the link in the show notes.Thi…
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In this special episode of Alcohol Tipping Point, I talk to my brother Chris, who is celebrating his two-year anniversary of quitting drinking. We discussed how his second year was different from his first, how he coped with cravings and challenges, and how he rediscovered his true self without alcohol. We also share some stories and insights from …
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Are you curious about the different types of medications to help reduce cravings, drink less and manage withdrawal symptoms? Listen to this episode to learn more. Dr. Paul Linde is on the show to share his expertise. Dr. Linde, a board-certified psychiatrist with 30+ years of clinical experience and Medical Director at Ria Health, an online alcohol…
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What’s it like to give up drinking in your “party” years? How can you live your best life sober? Madeline Forrest is on the show to share her experience with quitting drinking in her 20s and how she is so much happier without drinking. Madeline is the host of the podcast Happiest Sober and your sobriety hype girl. We chat about: How Madeline got so…
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One of my favorite shows recently is Ted Lasso. Ted Lasso is an American football coach who moves to England to manage a struggling soccer team. He faces many challenges and critics, but he never gives up on his positive attitude and his belief in himself and others. We can learn a lot from his example and apply some of his lessons to our own journ…
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Are you frustrated with your loved one who drinks too much? Do you feel powerless and unsure of how to help someone who has a drinking problem or other addiction? Are you sober now and struggling with your partner who still drinks? Learn how you can help someone change with a science and compassionate-based approach. You don’t have to be “enabling,…
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What is spontaneous sobriety? How do you find people who get “it”? Sonia Kahlon is on the show to help answer those questions. Sonia is a recovery coach and founder of Everblume-an online community which provides small group recovery meetings with supportive peers and a recovery coach facilitator. She’s also one of those unicorns who decided to qui…
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How can we use nutrition to help quit drinking and heal our bodies from long term alcohol use? Dr. Brooke Scheller is on the show to answer this question. Dr. Scheller is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, a nationally recognized health expert, and the founder of Functional Sobriety, a nutrition-based approach to an alcohol-free lifestyle. We talk abo…
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How do you get out of the shame spiral after you drink? How can you stop beating yourself up every time you drink? How can you learn to be more compassionate with yourself? I answer these questions and more in this episode of the podcast. Part of this podcast is from a course I teach called Mindful AF. One component of mindfulness is compassion. A …
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Are we wired for addiction? What role do genetics play in our drinking? How can we use our biology to overcome addiction? Dr. Evelyn Higgens answers these questions and more in this episode of the podcast. Dr. Higgens is the Founder and CEO of Wired For Addiction- a company Specializing in the biological component of mental health and addiction rec…
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Reframe Coach Kevin Bellack joins the show. Kevin is an alcohol-free husband, father, certified professional recovery coach, former tax accountant, current coffee lover, and tattoo enthusiast. He is the head of coaching for the Reframe app, the #1 iOS app to help people cutback or quit drinking alcohol. We chat about: How Kevin quit drinking How me…
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How can we make it easier for students and staff on college campuses to recover and rethink drinking and substance use? On the show Dr. Victoria Burns, PhD discusses how we can change campus drinking culture and make a safer place for everyone to recover out loud. Dr. Burns is an associate professor at the University of Calgary, and founder and dir…
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This is a gem of an interview with a very motivating and inspiring human being. Mike Diamond is an author, television personality, director, life coach, and interventionist. He is best known for his work on the hit TV shows NY Ink and Bondi Ink Tattoo Crew. Mike got sober on April 16, 2006. Since then, Mike has helped hundreds of people on the road…
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