Best Holly Whitaker Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 214: Quit Like A Woman with Holly Whitaker 1:06:37

23d ago1:06:37

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In this special anniversary episode, I’m celebrating four incredible years of the Hello Someday Podcast, marked by 214 episodes and 1.5 million downloads. It's been an amazing journey, and I'm deeply grateful to each and every one of you who has joined me along the way. To mark this occasion, I'm thrilled to revisit my top guest interview of all ti…

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Ep. 217: 10 Sober Travel Tips You Need For Your Next Alcohol-Free Vacation 1:09:36

1d ago1:09:36

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Sober travel can feel like you're running through a gauntlet of offers and opportunities to drink. From airport bars to business dinners to all inclusive cocktails, alcohol seems to be everywhere when you are trying to not drink. But I'm going to set you up for success so you'll be able to enjoy and appreciate sober travel (even if every trip you’v…

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How to Optimize Digital Spaces for Remote Work Productivity Featuring Wendy Ellin 17:55

4d ago17:55

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Wendy Ellin is a highly sought-after speaker, author, and consultant. Her #1 bestselling book, "Working From Home…How’s That Working For You?" continues to catch the attention of organizations that want to ensure their employees are able to work with less stress and more job satisfaction, no matter where they work. Her insights into having basic fo…

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Who moved our cheese? (An update episode.) 1:05:31

8d ago1:05:31

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In June 2022, Holly drove across the country to move back to Los Angeles from New York after Martha Beck live-coached her into it on episode 14. The plan was to get to New Mexico by Friday in order to record episode 22 of Quitted (quitting compulsory sexuality!), but then Roe got overturned, and because we were both in the middle of having total li…

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Ep. 216: Why Emotional Sobriety Is Key to Navigating an Alcohol-Free Life 1:13:16

8d ago1:13:16

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When I was drinking I used alcohol to check out after a hard day, numb out from irritation and resentment, make the monotony of adulting less boring and as a reward to look forward to for getting through another week. And when drinking left me with too many hangovers, sleepless nights and crushing anxiety I finally decided that I didn’t want to fee…

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How to Shape Leadership with Authentic Communication Techniques Featuring Kelly Whitaker 27:06

11d ago27:06

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Kelly Whitaker (she/her) is an LA-based communication specialist, speaker, and head of Kelly Convos. Her dynamic and singular approach empowers conflict-averse leaders and individuals to confidently and compassionately conduct difficult conversations in service of personal growth and lasting problem-solving. In today's episode of Smashing the Plate…

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Ep. 215: How to Rekindle Romance and Manage Conflict in Your Relationship 1:05:28

15d ago1:05:28

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Rekindling romance and managing conflict in intimate relationships is something a lot of women struggle with—whether it's why they drink or a challenge they face after stepping away from alcohol. Figuring out how to handle conflicts, set boundaries, and connect with your partner can be really tough, especially when alcohol has been your go-to for s…

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How to Master Resilience in Work Transitions from Corporate Leadership to Entrepreneur Featuring Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier 24:27

19d ago24:27

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Throughout her career in business management and psychology, Dr. Pelletier has spearheaded the dialogue on crucial issues of leadership resilience and work performance. Drawing on her extensive background in the corporate, insurance, governance, and public sectors, she brings an international perspective and unique expertise to leadership. She is a…

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How to Build a Personal Board for Financial Success Featuring Erika Wasserman 26:30

26d ago26:30

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Erika Wasserman, Your Financial Therapist, is one of 70 Certified Financial Therapists who work with clients to shift their mindset and develop new beliefs around money that lead to freedom, choices, and opportunities for clients all around the world. In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn the transformative power of financial t…

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Ep. 213: How To Stop People-Pleasing In Sobriety 1:13:44

30d ago1:13:44

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I describe myself as an ex-red wine girl and a recovering people-pleaser. And if you’re wondering how those two things are connected we’re going to dig into that because as you start to navigate sobriety, boundaries are going to be your very best friend. Have you fallen into a people-pleasing pattern? Maybe you’re an overachiever who takes care of …

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How to Master Client Attraction and Grow Your Freelance Brand Featuring Amy Posner 25:45

1M ago25:45

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Amy Posner is a seasoned online entrepreneur and business coach who helps digital creative freelancers build breakthrough businesses. Over her 30-year career, Amy launched six successful businesses and mentored thousands of freelancers to success. She empowers freelancers to grow the business they want by teaching them the skills they need to attra…

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Ep. 212: Using Mindfulness Practices To Support Your Sobriety 59:13

1M ago59:13

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Are mindfulness practices part of your sober toolbox? If not, they should be. Mindfulness in sobriety can help you manage cravings, reduce stress and anxiety, regulate your emotions, increase self awareness, support your overall well-being, mental health and prevent relapse. I know those are big promises, so let’s break down what mindfulness is, ho…

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How to Engineer a Successful Side Hustle Transition Featuring Damien Schreurs 28:08

1M ago28:08

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Damien Schreurs, a former engineer with 18 years of experience working for a Fortune 500 US company with an R&D facility in Luxembourg, initiated EasyTECH as a side hustle in 2013 to explore entrepreneurship while maintaining a steady income. In September 2016, Damien left his 9-to-5 job to provide Apple training and consultancy services in Luxembo…

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Ep. 211: Addiction Inoculation: How to minimize your kids’ risk of substance abuse and dependence 1:07:52

1M ago1:07:52

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If you’ve spent a bunch of years opening a bottle of wine to deal with stress and overwhelm, to celebrate or reward yourself for making it to the end of the week, it may feel awkward or hypocritical to talk with your kids about the risks of addiction to alcohol. But in a culture obsessed with booze, being able to help your kids understand the impac…

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How to Leverage Layoffs into Launching Your Own Business Featuring Holly Jean 26:29

2M ago26:29

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Holly Jean Jackson is a Revenue and Performance Consultant, Speaker, Podcast Host, Author, and Founder of Business Builder Throwdown. Her career encompasses a range of fields including technology, communications, organizational change, public relations, and content strategy. With over 12 years of experience, she has been instrumental in helping bus…

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Ep. 210: How To Stay Sober Once You’ve Stopped Drinking 1:09:50

2M ago1:09:50

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Have you ever stopped drinking but then struggled to stay sober after a bit? You’re not alone. The best way to stay sober is to focus on building a life you love without alcohol. It’s about not only putting down the wine glass, but also shifting the way you’ve been living your life so that you no longer want to numb yourself at the end of the day. …

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How to Foster a Coaching Career from Corporate Communications Roots Featuring Alan Heymann 27:48

2M ago27:48

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Alan Heymann excels at coaching fellow introverts, helping them discover their superpowers in an extroverted world. He has coached leaders from 32 countries across four continents. His diverse clientele includes individuals from Fortune 50 corporations, nonprofit organizations, public utilities, and various levels of government—federal, county, and…

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Ep. 209: Toxic Relationships, Gaslighting & Alcohol 52:24

2M ago52:24

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Have you ever used alcohol as a coping mechanism to escape a dysfunctional relationship or unhealthy environment? You might be a victim of gaslighting if you’ve been told that you’re imagining things, too sensitive, dramatic, overreacting, forgetful, paranoid, confused, insecure or misinterpreting things. And if you’re drinking it’s easy for someon…

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How to Integrate Proprietary Data Methods for DEI Excellence Featuring Diana File 24:12

2M ago24:12

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Diana File founded DF Analytics to instill rigor and accountability in DEI efforts worldwide. As a research and organizational psychologist, she has devoted 15 years to refining her proprietary data science methodologies, driving impactful results for Fortune 500 corporations, startups, government agencies, nonprofit institutions, and small busines…

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Ep. 208: What to Do If You’re Just Not Ready Yet To Stop Drinking 1:08:33

2M ago1:08:33

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Have you thought about taking a break from drinking but then decided that you’re “just not ready yet” to do it? Even if we know that alcohol is dragging us down, the idea of stopping drinking can be so daunting and scary)that we can stay in the drinking cycle for months or years longer than we need to. If you’re waiting for your life to get better …

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How to Craft Empathy-Driven Stories in Tech Marketing Featuring Jessica Mehring 28:29

2M ago28:29

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Jessica Mehring is a strategic consultant for technology companies, a published author, and holds an M.A. in Communication. Through her graduate academic work, she has closely examined the impact of generative AI on strategic communication and is exploring how storytelling fosters empathy and helps us connect in a modern context. When she's not wor…

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Ep. 207: Could You Be Happier Sober? 1:22:45

2M ago1:22:45

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If you love drinking like I did, I know it’s almost impossible to imagine that you could be happier sober. Before I stopped drinking I imagined that my life without alcohol would be lonely, boring and depressing. I thought that I would always want to drink, feel constantly deprived, that date nights with my husband would be less fun, parenting my k…

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How to Transition from Executive to Entrepreneurial CEO Featuring Gina Cotner 26:54

3M ago26:54

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Gina Cotner is the CEO of Athena Executive Services, a firm that pairs virtual executive assistants across the United States with swamped and successful entrepreneurs and executives. Her team of high-caliber executive assistants works part-time from home, taking many tasks and projects off the plates of successful people, leaving them free to spend…

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Ep. 206: Protecting Your Mental Health While Raising A Neurodivergent Kid 1:19:23

3M ago1:19:23

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Raising a child with ADHD, Autism or neurodivergence can be mentally, emotionally and physically exhausting and alcohol can seem like an easy way to relax and turn off your brain at the end of the day. Neurodiversity encompasses a variety of conditions such as autism, ADHD, anxiety disorders, dyslexia, and more. Each condition presents its own uniq…

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How to Transform Your CPA Expertise into Entrepreneurial Success Featuring Tyler Martin 25:11

3M ago25:11

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Introducing Tyler Martin: a Business Coach and CPA with a talent for growing businesses. He escalated a staffing firm to $25 million a year and expanded a CPA firm to 200 clients in just five years. Tyler's unique strength lies in his hands-on business experience — he's not just a coach. He has personally built and sold successful companies. Specia…

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Ep. 205: Embracing Sobriety As a Power Move 1:17:08

3M ago1:17:08

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If you’re just starting out on the alcohol-free path it’s possible you are holding on to a negative image of what “sober life” looks like. Before I stopped drinking I thought sobriety would be boring, sad and lonely and those beliefs kept me stuck in the drinking cycle for a long time. I want to help you to replace those limiting beliefs and embrac…

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How to Leverage Writing into Business Success Beyond Law Featuring Erica Holthausen 28:22

3M ago28:22

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Erica Holthausen is the founder of Catchline Communications, where she provides consultants with essential tools to develop and share a body of work that enhances their authority, boosts their visibility, and creates new opportunities. Leveraging her background as a freelance writer and editor, Erica assists her clients in selecting topics, pitchin…

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Ep. 204: How Hormonal Changes In Perimenopause Can Fuel Your Desire To Drink 1:00:18

3M ago1:00:18

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Have you ever felt like you’re drinking for “medicinal purposes” to get through your monthly menstrual cycle and perimenopause symptoms? I’m 48 and the first time I had a hot flash I texted my girlfriends to ask “Oh my god, is this what a hot flash feels like? It sucks!” Perimenopause is sometimes described as a "reverse puberty" which is about as …

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How to Transform Selling into an Authentic Success Featuring Nikki Rausch 25:54

3M ago25:54

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As the CEO of Sales Maven, Nikki Rausch possesses a unique ability to transform the often misunderstood process of "selling." With over 25 years of experience in selling, Nikki is now hired by entrepreneurs and small business owners who seek her expertise to learn how to sell successfully and authentically. Nikki is the author of three books, all o…

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Ep. 203: Are You Ready For A Midlife Makeover? 1:19:34

3M ago1:19:34

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Quitting drinking can be the lead domino to uplevel your life and explore a midlife makeover! I can say that now, but I know when you’re first considering sobriety it doesn’t feel like an opportunity. When I stopped drinking it was a last resort after years of trying to moderate and control my drinking. I started my 100 day no alcohol challenge bec…

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How to Launch a Successful Design Agency After a Corporate Career Featuring Andre De La Cruz 22:06

3M ago22:06

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Andre de la Cruz is a UX and Product Design professional with 15 years of experience. After losing his job last July, Andre co-founded an agency called Rally, which specializes in Brand, UX, and Product. He established the agency with two seasoned professionals in Brand and Product, along with a team of senior talent. Rally offers startups flexible…

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Ep. 202: How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome Without A Drink 1:10:10

4M ago1:10:10

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Have you ever found yourself reaching for a drink to shake off a feeling of overwhelm, stress, insecurity or imposter syndrome? I used to drink to feel less nervous the night before a big presentation, an interview or a performance review. I worried that I didn’t know enough, wasn’t well prepared enough or wouldn’t present confidently enough, so I …

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How to Build a Thriving Business with Ethical AI and Community Featuring Jessica Spencer 21:24

4M ago21:24

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After nearly two decades in the corporate world, Jessica founded the educational media company Penguin Connective, which seeks to create greater equality and opportunity in challenging areas such as future readiness, foster-to-adopt, and transitioning to adulthood. She is the creator of the AI Explorers Society and a ChatGPT for Teachers course tha…

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Ep. 201: What happens between 100 days and 6 months of sobriety? 1:18:49

4M ago1:18:49

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If you’ve reached 90 or 100 days of sobriety you might be wondering what to expect between 100 days alcohol-free and 6 months sober. Does sobriety get easier between the 3 month and 6 month mark? What are the challenges and triggers I should watch out for that might make me dive back into the drinking cycle? What are the good parts of sobriety I ha…

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