Best Quit Lit Podcasts (2024)

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Season 7 Episode 2: How To Quit The American Dream And Becoming Financially Lit (with Jannese Torres) 39:49

24d ago39:49

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Join Bernadette Joy and Stefanie Gonzales for an inspiring conversation with Jannese, a trailblazing content creator and personal finance expert, as she shares her transformative journey and the incredible work she’s spearheading with the Yo Quiero Dinero podcast. Discover how Jannese empowers people of color, particularly women, to overcome system…

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Exploring ADHD and Neurodiversity with Faye Lawrence 45:46

2h ago45:46

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Ever wondered how ADHD manifests differently in children and adults, or between males and females? In our latest episode, we promise to provide those answers and more with the help of our returning guest, Faye Lawrence. Now a specialized coaching therapist, Faye shares her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD in 2022 and offers a unique perspective…

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Ep. 228: How To Enjoy An Awesome Sober Vacation With Friends 1:23:58

19m ago1:23:58

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What do you want to know about sober travel? I just got back from Provence, where I spent two weeks with 3 sober girlfriends and we’re here to share everything you need to know to plan and enjoy an awesome sober vacation. Provence is a beautiful area of France known for its small hilltop villages, river valleys, markets, food, lavender and wine. Al…

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Season 7 Episode 5: Transforming Your Career and 401(k) Strategy 34:15

4h ago34:15

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In this episode of Crush Your Money Goals, we sit down with Anne Lester, the former Head of Retirement Solutions at JP Morgan Asset Management, to discuss her transformative journey from Wall Street to personal pilgrimage. Anne delves into her pioneering work on target date funds, offering practical financial advice for professional women navigatin…

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Breaking Barriers with SMART Recovery CEO, April Long 40:01

3d ago40:01

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If you are sober curious or are on a mission to drink less, you will likely have heard about SMART Recovery, an evidenced based recovery method that is as an alternative to other recovery programs, including 12 step programs. Or perhaps you've attended a SMART Recovery meeting or two? Today we are joined by April Long, the CEO of SMART Recovery and…

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Ep. 227: How Al-Anon Can Help If You’re Living With A Partner Who Drinks Problematically 1:35:00

2h ago1:35:00

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How do you get and stay sober when you have a partner or family member who drinks problematically? While quitting drinking can be difficult for everyone, it can be especially difficult if you don’t have the support of your spouse, partner or the closest people in your life. And if someone in your family has a drinking problem that they’re not willi…

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Season 7 Episode 4: How To Turn A Sabbatical Into A Business And Quit Your Day Job (with Giovanna Gonzalez) 36:17

7d ago36:17

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Get ready for an exciting chat with Giovanna Gonzalez, aka Gigi or the First Gen Mentor! Learn about Gigi's big switch from a corporate gig in financial services to becoming a financial educator and advocate for Latinas. She opens up about leaving her steady job at Northern Trust to chase her passion for financial literacy, sparked by her viral Tik…

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Danielle Fleming: Navigating pregnancy and alcohol. 36:23

10d ago36:23

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What experiences led Danielle Fleming, a former heavy drinker in the hospitality industry, to transform her life and become a pregnancy sobriety coach? Discover Danielle's powerful story of resilience and change as she opens up about the grip alcohol had on her and the life-altering moment of realizing she was pregnant in January 2020. Hear how she…

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Ep. 226: Life After Alcohol 1:06:48

5d ago1:06:48

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What is life like after you stop drinking? How do you stay motivated and committed to sobriety after the novelty wears off? Where do you find fun and purpose as you build up your new identity as someone who no longer drinks? And how do you explore new interests in life after alcohol? If you’re wondering what alcohol-free life looks like after you g…

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Season 7 Episode 3: How To Be Ambitious Without Losing Your Authenticity (with Mandi Woodruff-Santos) 39:35

14d ago39:35

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In this episode of the "Crush Your Money Goals", Bernadette Joy and Stefanie chat with Mandi Woodruff-Santos to discuss her journey from journalism to entrepreneurship. Mandi shares her experiences with career transitions, balancing work and family life, and empowering women of color through her podcast "Brown Ambition." Mandi talked about her key …

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The Nude Nutritionist, Lyndi Cohen, on How to Farewell Binging Food & Booze 34:13

19d ago34:13

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Today we talk to Lyndi Cohen, AKA The Nude Nutritionist, about making peace with food and booze. Lyndi helps people to farewell binge and emotional eating and to find a healthier and more balanced way to think about and approach food, based on self-compassion, acceptance and kindness. Lyndi also happens to be an alcohol-free woman. Lyndi opens up a…

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Ep. 225: Alcohol Explained With William Porter 1:06:31

12d ago1:06:31

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Why do you crave alcohol and why is it so easy to go from drinking casually to habitually? Why is it hard to moderate your drinking? How does alcohol affect your sleep and why do you wake up at 3am after drinking? Why does alcohol make you feel relaxed and then more anxious the next morning? How does alcohol affect your brain, body, mood and stress…

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Sober Socialising and Building a Strong Community 41:32

17d ago41:32

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Ever wondered how embracing patience, persistence, and resilience can transform your life? Join us as we speak with Mags Sheridan, an embodiment coach whose journey of quitting alcohol and embracing sobriety since 2016 has profoundly reshaped her world. Mags delves into her extensive involvement with SMART Recovery, a program that employs cognitive…

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Ep. 224: How To Socialize Sober 1:08:01

20d ago1:08:01

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In a boozy world it can be pretty daunting to socialize sober when you stop drinking. When you go to a restaurant the first thing they hand you is the drinks menu with all the wine, beer and cocktails offered. When you walk into a party someone will immediately ask you what you want to drink and tell you where you can grab an alcoholic beverage. An…

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Season 7 Episode 1: How to Quit with Conviction 28:04

28d ago28:04

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Join Bernadette Joy and Stefanie Gonzales in today’s episode of the Crush Your Money Goals podcast as they discuss quitting corporate life for financial freedom and personal fulfillment. Dive into Stefanie’s 15-year tech journey and its transformation, learn to navigate the challenges of leaving your job with grace and gain expert insights on wealt…

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Hello Sunday Morning With CEO, Dr Nicole lee 34:28

24d ago34:28

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Hello Sunday Morning's (HSM) CEO, Dr Nicole Lee, joins Not Drinking Today to talk about the remarkable work HSM does to support individuals to drink less. HSM's mission is to aim to change the world's relationship with alcohol one Sunday at a time! This is exactly what HSM does via its incredible Daybreak App, research, weekly blogs and social medi…

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Ep. 223: Does Your Phone Make You Constantly Connected, Always Available, Anxious and Unhappy? 57:05

28d ago57:05

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Did you know that stepping away from your smartphone can help you lead a more peaceful and fulfilling life? These days the devices in our pockets make us constantly connected, always available, overstimulated and interrupted by pings, reminders and vibrations. Our phones have increased the pace, efficiency and convenience of our lives, but studies …

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Crafting Inclusivity: The Seadrift Story 27:50

1M ago27:50

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Can a passion for local flavors and a desire for inclusivity redefine an entire industry? Join us as we sit down with Carolyn Whiteley, the visionary co-founder of Seadrift Distillery, to explore her transformative journey from a career in global spirits marketing to pioneering the non-alcoholic beverage movement in Australia. Carolyn opens up abou…

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Ep. 222: What We Get Wrong About How To Be Happy 1:03:09

1M ago1:03:09

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If you're not feeling 100% happy in your life, you might be surprised as to the reasons why. It turns out the "science of happiness" has found that a lot of the things we've been told will make us happy, don't actually bring us joy, contentment and satisfaction. And if you're a woman in midlife you might suspect that's true. We've been taught that …

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Sober Dave: One For The Road 50:33

1M ago50:33

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Transforming his life in January 2019, David Wilson, Certified Grey Area Drinking Coach and Public Speaker, is dedicated to motivating others to transform their lives, overcome personal challenges and embrace life with a renewed mindset. His Top 10 Apple Podcast 'One For The Road' reaches a global audience with over 300K downloads in the first year…

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Ep. 221: 30 Days Sober: A Diary Of Early Sobriety 1:09:37

2M ago1:09:37

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Early sobriety is an emotional and tender time, so I wanted to share with you my diary of my first 30 days sober, which has somehow turned into 6 continuous years alcohol-free. 6 years ago I woke up on the couch at 3am after drinking a bottle of wine. I came upstairs to crawl into bed with my husband filled with anxiety and unable to fall back to s…

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Kate Nichols: From Hidden Drinking to Empowered Sobriety 37:09

2M ago37:09

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What if your dependence on alcohol not only jeopardised your health but also strained your most treasured relationships? This week, we have the privilege of speaking with Kate Nichols, an inspiring alcohol recovery coach who shares her heartfelt journey from university drinking habits to a life of sobriety. Kate's candidness about hiding her drinki…

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Ep. 220: Dry July Survival Guide: How to Stay Sober and Have Fun This Summer 44:14

2M ago44:14

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Are you ready for an awesome Dry July and incredible sober summer? I’m betting you probably have a ton of drinking memories, rituals and events tied to the summer season. I know I did! It might be beer at ballgames or camping, drinks out on a boat or hanging out at BBQs with friends. Maybe you love dive bars on road trips or European vacations with…

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SOBER SEX! Let's Talk About It Right Now .... 30:29

2M ago30:29

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* This is not the best topic to listen to on speaker with your kids in the background! ** If the topic of sex is triggering for you, then perhaps hit pause and move to another episode OK, SOBER SEX… Let’s talk about it. Why?! Because it comes up a lot. Discreetly and tentatively at first but it presents as a major issue often when alcohol is remove…

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Ep. 219: Should I Take A Break From Drinking? Look For These Signs To Know It’s Time 1:01:44

2M ago1:01:44

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Have you been thinking about taking a break from drinking, only to decide that you’re “not that bad”? Most women who wonder if they’re drinking too much can look around and find lots of reasons why it’s not a “real issue”. We’ve been told that having a problem with alcohol is black or white. Either you fall into the category of someone who is “an a…

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Getting present and sober with Ellie Crowe 53:00

2M ago53:00

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Have you ever wondered how societal norms around drinking are subtly shaping your habits? This week, we're thrilled to welcome Ellie Crow from the Present and Sober Podcast. Ellie, a This Naked Mind senior certified coach, bravely opens up about her gradual shift from casual social drinking to using alcohol as a coping mechanism after becoming a mo…

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Ep. 218: How To Transform Your Home To Reduce Triggers To Drink and Support Your Sobriety 1:06:22

2M ago1:06:22

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Is your home set up to support your sobriety or sabotage your efforts to lead an alcohol-free life? If you’re used to opening a bottle of wine the minute you walk in the door, having a cocktail on the back deck or curling up on the couch with your laptop or netflix after the kids go to bed, your home environment can be a powerful trigger to drink. …

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Girl Walks Out of A Bar: Recovered Lawyer & Trailblazing Author Lisa Smith 44:08

2M ago44:08

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What drives a successful lawyer to reveal a hidden struggle with addiction? In this compelling episode, we sit down with Lisa Smith, author of the acclaimed memoir "A Girl Walks Out of a Bar," who bravely shares her journey from the high-stakes world of law to battling alcohol and cocaine addiction. The book recounts her descent into and recovery f…

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

3M 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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Eliza Parkinson: Parenting a child with Special Needs 34:39

3M ago34:39

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Join us as we chat with Eliza Parkinson, an alcohol mindset coach, who shares her journey from social drinking in her teens to the pressures of "mommy drinking culture" during motherhood. Eliza faced emotional turmoil, especially after her second child was diagnosed with special needs, and turned to alcohol to cope. Discover how Eliza realised that…

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

3M 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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Surf Your Urge: Ride Your Craving Wave and Regain Impulse Control 21:25

3M ago21:25

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Have you ever felt the grip of an alcohol craving, only to feel powerless against it? In this episode, we explore the empowering technique of 'surfing the urge'. This technique is backed by by science. It alters your brain's circuitry to allow greater control over impulses and emotional regulation so that you can hit pause between a craving and kno…

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

3M 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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The Anatomy of an Apology 20:50

3M ago20:50

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Szn.4 Ep.1 💜🎙️Discussing the public apology and how a narcissist reacts. #Diddy #Cassie #ToxicRelationships more info on the host: Linktr.ee/tamiekasmith 🎙️ Meaningful Messages podcast is available on all major platforms. #Subscribe #Share #Engage #DVSurvivor #Author #ProtectBlackWomen

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William Porter: "Alcohol Explained” 39:46

3M ago39:46

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Today, we have the honor of speaking with William Porter, the insightful author of "Alcohol Explained." William spent years in the throes of his own drinking career, unknowingly gathering the research and experiences that would later form the foundation of his life-changing book. In this episode William is generous in his knowledge and wisdom. Will…

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

3M 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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Are you drinking too much? 10 Red Flags to Consider 25:42

3M ago25:42

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Have you ever woken up at 3am with a pounding heart and a regretful mind, questioning your decision to indulge in those extra drinks? Or found yourself promising to cut back, only to slip back into old habits when stress kicks in? Today Bella talks about her 10 unmistakable red flags that signal it's time to reevaluate your relationship with alcoho…

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

4M 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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Rebrand - The Alcohol-Free Advantage Podcast with Andy Ramage 3:01

3M ago3:01

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By Andy Ramage

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Blackout Drinking! 18:09

4M ago18:09

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I never imagined that so many special memories in my life would be a blur. The harsh reality of alcohol-induced blackouts left a mark on what should have been some of the clearest and happiest days of my life. Tune in as I, Meg, unravel the harrowing connection between these blackouts and anxiety, and the role they've played in my own journey. It's…

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

4M 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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Maintaining a Sober Practice with Soberful Author, Veronica Valli 32:57

4M ago32:57

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Veronica Valli, a recovery coach with nearly 24 years of sobriety, and one of the "originals" of the modern alcohol free movement, joins us to share how she maintains her sober practice after all these years. Hint - she's written about how she does it in her insightful book, Soberful, which talks about 5 pillars of a sustainable sobriety, that Vero…

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

4M 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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Margie Coltharp's journey from playing victim to finding self love. 38:35

4M ago38:35

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Struggling with alcohol can feel like a lonely battle, but Margie Colthorpe's story offers hope and community. In our latest episode, she shares her courageous journey from addiction to recovery. Margie's turning point came with a medical emergency, which prompted her to embrace self-acceptance and embark on a path of enlightenment. Her story is a …

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

4M 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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E314 Sarah Rusbatch - Beyond Booze 49:48

4M ago49:48

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Summary Sarah shares her journey of alcohol addiction and recovery, highlighting the societal pressures and beliefs that contribute to the cycle of drinking. She discusses the impact of alcohol on her physical and mental health, as well as her relationships. Sarah's decision to quit drinking led her to retrain as a health and wellness coach and a g…

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Emma Gilmour: Living AF, Parenting and Finding Calm in Midlife 42:16

4M ago42:16

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When Emma Gilmour of Hope Rising Coaching joined us, she didn't just bring a big laugh (and that we did many of!) — she brought an open conversation about her recent autism diagnosis, raising neurodivergent children, perimenopause, giving up alcohol and finding calm in a chaotic world! Sigh... Emma is just awesome. We talk about parenting children …

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

5M 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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E313 Anneke Davie - Alcohol-free adventurer 33:08

4M ago33:08

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Summary Anneke shares her journey of giving up alcohol and how it led her to coaching. She discusses the importance of self-development and the positive changes she experienced, such as increased self-belief and confidence. Anneke also talks about her vision for her coaching practice, including incorporating practices like tarot reading and astrolo…

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Susan Larkin and her journey to finding her authentic self! 43:34

4M ago43:34

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Have you ever felt the weight of a wine glass tug not just at your hand but your entire life? Susan, our incredible guest and This Naked Mind certified coach, bravely opens up about her transition from stress-induced drinking to a vibrant alcohol-free existence, offering an intimate look at the liberation that comes with breaking free from the bott…

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