Best Deb Masner Podcasts (2024)

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Hope and Healing: Jacob Scholze’s Battle Against Liver Disease and Alcohol 53:07

5d ago53:07

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On the podcast today is Jacob Scholze, a Wisconsin father of three, hardware store manager and grateful liver disease survivor. He’s here to share his story about finding freedom from alcohol and his experience with liver disease. This episode is for those who need HOPE and support in starting or maintaining an alcohol-free life. It is possible to …

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Rocking Compassion: How Danni Carr Quit Alcohol 58:02

12d ago58:02

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On the show today is Danni Carr, host of the popular How I Quit Alcohol Podcast. I have a special spot for Danni because her show is one of the podcasts (besides mine-;))my brother used to get sober 3 years ago. Danni’s journey to alcohol freedom started in 2017 with her much-loved Australian Blues Musician husband, Ash Grunwald. They did a 12-mont…

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A New Perspective on Food and Drinking Triggers with Ali Shapiro 1:03:58

19d ago1:03:58

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Ali Shapiro returns to the podcast for a deeper dive into the overlap between drinking and food issues. Ali is the host of the top-ranked podcast Insatiable, a holistic nutritionist and integrated health coach. This episode is especially helpful for those who have quit drinking but developed a killer sugar habit, and for people who have found alcoh…

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Quit Drinking Quickie: How to Stop Seeing Drinking as a Reward 18:10

24d ago18:10

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Struggling with seeing wine as a reward after a long day? You’re not alone. In this episode, I explore why 5pm often signals a time for a drink and how alcohol has become a reward we feel we’ve earned. I cover top strategies to help break the alcohol reward cycle. It’s not about deprivation but rethinking what truly rewards you. Play the tape forwa…

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From Sober Curious to Sober Serious: Interview with Mocktail Mixologist Derick Santiago 52:49

26d ago52:49

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On the show today is Derick Santiago, a tech professional from the Philippines who experienced a significant lifestyle change after moving to California’s tech hub. Initially a rare drinker, he found himself drinking daily to fit in with the happy hour culture and to cope with anxiety and the grief of losing his mother during the pandemic. He share…

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The Power of Sharing Our Stories with SoberPress Founder Michael Ferrer 50:22

1M ago50:22

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On the show is Michael Ferrer, an Art Director and Designer who founded SoberPress with the mission to inspire a million people for change. SoberPress provides a safe place where people can experience and share their stories of recovery. This allows those struggling with an addiction to know that they are not alone, and that recovery is possible. “…

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Healing Childhood Wounds: The ACEs and PCEs Connection in Addiction with Peggi Cooney 51:25

1M ago51:25

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This may be one of the most impactful podcasts I’ve done. It’s one I want to share with the whole wide world because it offers so much hope and inspiration. So please listen and share with others. Back on the show today is Peggi Cooney. I wanted to have Peggi back to talk about the connection between childhood trauma and addiction later in life. So…

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Overcoming the Stigma of Alcohol Problems in Healthcare: Interview with Nurse Practitioner Carrie May 49:20

2M ago49:20

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On this episode of the podcast, I welcome Carrie May. Carrie is an Emergency Department Nurse Practitioner and a certified Addiction Recovery Coach (IAPRC) with a She Recovers designation. She is the Founder of both Brave and Chicago AF, her nonprofit sober community which hosts weekly support meetings and alcohol free social events. Carrie is pass…

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Breaking the Drinking Habit: Mindful Strategies to Break the Cycle of Autopilot 26:23

2M ago26:23

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Today on the show, I’m sharing a recording from one of my mindfulness classes. This excerpt focuses on autopilot and habits, as much of our drinking is just that—a habit. It’s a habit we’ve developed, which means it’s a habit we can undo and break. Learning about habits and automatic behavior, and then discovering techniques for breaking out of tha…

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Healing the Body and Gut After Alcohol: Alternative Methods with Samantha Lander 58:46

2M ago58:46

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Listen to this ATP podcast as we hear from Samantha Lander, a Functional Diagnostics practitioner, certified personal trainer, and holistic lifestyle coach, who shares her inspiring journey from substance use to sobriety. Samantha’s passion for functional diagnostics was sparked by her own health challenges, including adrenal fatigue, food sensitiv…

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How Meditation Can Help You Change Your Drinking with Rory Kinsella 55:49

2M ago55:49

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On the podcast today all the way from Australia is Rory Kinsella, a meditation teacher, sober coach and founder of Wise Monkey Way. He’s a former hard-drinking journalist who found meditation during an early-midlife crisis and quit drinking in 2017. In this episode we cover: Rory’s experience as a hard-drinking touring musician and music journalist…

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Finding Alcohol Freedom in Your Golden Years: It’s Never Too Late to Change with Peggi Cooney 50:51

3M ago50:51

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Peggi Cooney is an author, speaker and sobriety advocate. She holds a Masters of Social Work and has 26 years of experience in Child Welfare and Adult Protective Services. She is currently a social work instructor/coach for UC Davis. Peggi is the author of This Side of Alcohol: Random Thoughts and Candid Words of Pain, Hope, Humor and Love – and Al…

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How to Make Dry July Not Suck with Hilary Sheinbaum 42:45

3M ago42:45

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Doing Dry July and want to make it a successful month? Listen to this episode with Hilary Sheinbaum. Hilary is a journalist, the founder of GoingDry.co and the author of The Dry Challenge: How to Lose the Booze for Dry January, Sober October, and Any Other Alcohol-Free Month , a judgment-free guide to giving up alcohol for a month-long period. Her …

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BEST OF: How to Successfully Take a Break from Drinking: Lessons learned from running three years of Alcoholidays 30:07

3M ago30:07

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It’s been three years of running the monthly dry groups I call Alcoholidays. I'm re-airing this "best of" episode where I share what makes people successful when they take a break from alcohol. I also address what people struggle with the most when they are changing their drinking and give you tools and tips to have a kickass dry month. If you are …

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Damp Drinking, Dry Month, Soberish? Understanding the Different Approaches to Drink Less or Not at All 37:30

3M ago37:30

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Are you doing Dry July? Confused by all the terms surrounding drinking habits—like ‘soberish,’ ‘dry,’ ‘damp,’ ‘sober curious,’ and ‘mindful drinking’? Join us as Molly Desch returns to the show to clarify these various drinking-related terms. Molly went from “balls to the wall drinking to 100% sober overnight” while I spent YEARS trying to change m…

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Three Years, No Beers: How My Brother Stays Alcohol Free 1:04:54

3M ago1:04:54

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My brother, Chris Shipley, returns to the podcast to talk about being alcohol free for over three years. I love these special episodes with my brother, who has been one of my biggest supporters over the years. I’m incredibly proud of him for choosing to change his relationship with alcohol and striving to live a better life. He is an amazing husban…

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What AA Skeptics Can Learn From the 12 Steps with Arlina Allen 1:06:23

3M ago1:06:23

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Arlina Allen is a Certified Sobriety Coach & Hypnotist, The Founder of Sober Life School, and Host of the award-winning podcast “The One Day at a Time Recovery Podcast.” She specializes in helping smart, busy, professional women to quit drinking and create a life they love. This fall she is releasing her book, The 12 Step Guide for Skeptics. Arlina…

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Pride Without Pints: Ali Press’s Alcohol-Free Journey 49:53

4M ago49:53

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On today’s episode, I'm joined by Ali Press, a UK-based therapeutic coach. Ali embarked on their alcohol-free journey in 2017, a challenge they describe as the toughest yet most fulfilling endeavor of their life. As a proud member of the queer community who embraces they/them pronouns, Ali is here to share their story and discuss how they help peop…

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Quit Drinking Quickie: Listen to This If You’re Struggling to Release Drinking, Shame, Regret, and the Past 19:11

4M ago19:11

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In today’s episode, I'm honored to share part of an inspiring story from one of our group members, Sarah Davenport. Sarah speaks wisely about how she’s learning to love and be compassionate towards herself even when she’s not perfect. She offers a powerful analogy about transforming pain, trauma, and shame into something richer and better. (It’s a …

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Overcoming Overdrinking with Lindsay Sutherland Boal 50:36

4M ago50:36

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On the show today is Lindsay Sutherland Boal Founder of SHE WALKS CANADA and the Uncovery App. In 2021, Lindsay founded She Walks Canada as a movement to engage and empower sober and sober-curious women changing their relationship with alcohol. Lindsay is proudly living an alcohol-free life. Additionally, Lindsay is an executive at Urban Outline Bu…

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How to Quit Drinking and Stay Sober: Making Sobriety Stick with Casey Mcguire Davidson 1:00:11

4M ago1:00:11

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On the show today is a return guest and friend, Casey McGuire Davidson. Casey is a Life & Sobriety Coach and the host of the Hello Someday Podcast for Sober Curious Women. We’re diving into real talk about making sobriety last and everything that happens after you’ve had your last drink and onward. We chat about: How Casey quit drinking and what ma…

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Sober in Singapore: How A Lonely Executive Quit Drinking and Turned His Life Around. Interview with Nick Jonsson 44:52

4M ago44:52

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On the show today is Nick Jonsson, co-founder of Executives’ Global Network (EGN) in Southeast Asia and an advocate for personal and professional mental health. EGN, a professional network, fosters connections through confidential peer support groups across the globe. Nick is also the author of Executive Loneliness: The 5 Pathways to Overcoming Iso…

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Sobriety and Squats: How Fitness Can Help You on Your Alcohol-Free Journey with Jesse Carrajat 50:52

5M ago50:52

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Other names brainstormed for this podcast episode included Squats Not Shots, Get Fit Not Lit and Sweat not Regret. On the show today is Jesse Carrajat, the founder of Altum Fitness and host of the Live Deep podcast. He is a proud husband and father, veteran, athlete, certified fitness trainer and health coach, and former healthcare executive turned…

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Living Happily Ever AFTER Alcohol-Free with Nicole Pietrandrea Hough 39:26

5M ago39:26

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Nicole Pietrandrea Hough is the founder and editor-in-chief of AFTER Alcohol-Free magazine and the founder of MocktailQuest.com, a search engine for all things alcohol-free. In 2020 she realized alcohol was not serving her or leading her to the life she wanted to create. Nicole set out on a journey to figure out what things would look like alcohol-…

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Quit Drinking Quickie: A Different Way to Think about Drinking and Sobriety 13:27

5M ago13:27

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Join me for a special bonus episode as I continue to experiment with Quit Drinking Quickies. These short and sweet bonus episodes are designed to offer you quick insights and tools on navigating life without alcohol. Often, we think about breaking up with booze or divorcing it entirely. This quit drinking quickie episode talks about thinking about …

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How to Rock an Alcohol-Free Life with Janey Lee Grace 55:33

5M ago55:33

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Janey Lee Grace is an author, sober coach, founder of The Sober Club and host of the podcast Alcohol Free Life. She has a very colorful background life including singing with George Michael, having a top singles pop hit, and co-hosting on BBC Radio 2 for 23 years. She has written five books on Holistic living including the #1 Amazon best seller ‘Im…

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Inside Sober in the City with Susie Streelman 46:09

5M ago46:09

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Susie is the founder of Zeroproof Experiences and one of the creators of “Sober in the City” weekend events. While Susie once enjoyed chardonnay, red blends, and sauvignon blanc, she no longer feels dependent on alcohol for socializing, vacations, or special occasions. Instead, she finds empowerment in her alcohol-free journey. I’m excited to join …

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Yoga and Mindfulness Tools to Help You Change Your Drinking with Brian Hyman, RYT 57:51

6M ago57:51

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Brian Hyman, RYT, is a yoga instructor, meditation guide, dharma teacher, author, and father. He has been sober since 2009, and he has been teaching yoga and meditation at Cliffside Malibu since 2012. His dedicated work in the field of addiction treatment and recovery combines yogic philosophy, Buddhist wisdom, Twelve Step principles, and timeless …

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Unravelling The Different Types of Non-Alcoholic Drinks and How They Can Help You Drink Less or Not at All with Michelle Houston 57:18

6M ago57:18

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If you’ve been confused or overwhelmed with all the non-alcoholic drink options out there, listen to this podcast episode. Michelle Houston is here to help us figure out what NA drinks are out there, what they do, and how they might help you on your drinking journey. Michelle is the Co-Founder of To Be Honest Beverage Company, a hemp-infused non-al…

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How to Thrive Alcohol Free with Dupe Witherick 47:29

6M ago47:29

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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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How One Dad Transformed His Life Without Drinking: Todd Kinney’s Discovery That Everything Is Better Without Alcohol 50:39

6M ago50:39

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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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Quit Drinking and Get Your Power Back with Wynne Melland, Licensed Professional Counselor 44:57

6M ago44:57

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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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Navigating Menopause and Alcohol Effects with Jane Hutchens, PhD 1:08:35

7M ago1:08:35

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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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You Are Not Alone: Loneliness, Suicide, Shame, and the Way Forward with Jinhyun Shin 58:35

7M ago58:35

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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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Therapy Unveiled: Healing After Quitting Drinking with Justin Boyd Long 50:37

7M ago50:37

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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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Making Truce with Food and Alcohol: Conversation with Ali Shapiro 1:03:05

7M ago1:03:05

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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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Breaking the Cycle: Navigating Trauma, Drinking, and Mental Illness with Priscilla María 59:00

8M ago59:00

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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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What I’ve Learned from Four Years of Alcohol Freedom, 150 Podcasts and 30 Alcoholidays 32:34

8M ago32:34

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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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How To Get Unstuck from the Groundhog Day Cycle of Drinking Shame with Carolyn Robistow 50:28

8M ago50:28

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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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Quit Drinking Quickie: Using Data not Drama to Overcome Shame and Change Your Drinking 6:46

8M ago6:46

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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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The Alcohol-Free Revolution: Breaking Free from the Alcohol Drinking Matrix with Dustin Dunbar 51:51

8M ago51:51

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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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Quit Drinking Quickie: Mastering Cravings with HALT 7:42

8M ago7:42

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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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How Coaching Can Help You Change Your Drinking with Heather Lowe 49:44

9M ago49:44

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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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RSVP Sober: How to Confidently Socialize Alcohol-Free with Rebecca “Bex” Weller 51:02

9M ago51:02

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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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Kicking Dry January Ass: Tips and Strategies from Alcoholiday’s Sober Coaches 42:51

9M ago42:51

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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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Catching up with The Sober Grandma: 2 ½ Years After Ditching Alcohol 57:27

9M ago57:27

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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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Empowering Yourself to Change Your Drinking with Nico Morales 43:47

10M ago43:47

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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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Get Busy Living Sober with Elizabeth Chance 51:20

10M ago51:20

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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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20 Ways to Sleigh the Holidays: Alcohol-Free Tips for a Sober(ish) Holiday Season 34:55

10M ago34:55

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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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How You Can Use Gratitude to Change Your Drinking 28:43

10M ago28:43

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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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