Deb Masner Podcasts

Today’s podcast is about managing change in your life. Let’s face it, change can suck. And change can be welcomed. Even if we want to change, the process of changing itself can be arduous. Changing your drinking isn’t easy. Especially if you’ve identified as a drinker or a lush. How do you transition into being a nondrinker or (alcohol free badass …

Listen to this episode if you have ever loved someone who has struggled with substances. Heather Ross, the host of the Living With Your Child’s Addiction Podcast joins the show. Heather is a CRAFT trained mother of a child who struggled with addiction and a Certified Parent Support Coach. CRAFT is a system for helping friends and family members cha…

Maggie Jenson joins the show. Maggie is a Behavior Change Specialist , alternative recovery coach and owner and operator of Magnify Progressive Wellness. Maggie utilizes some out of the box strategies to help people “Think Different to Drink Different, or Never Drink Again.” We chat about: Maggie’s experience growing up around drinking How Maggie t…

Glenn Dougherty Jr joins the show. Glenn is a personal development coach who helps men get rid of their vices, become sober, and get in peak physical shape all by improving their mindset. Glenn and his wife are the hosts of the About This Life podcast. He's over 4 years sober and sharing his journey and the tools that helped him improve his mindset…

I go over ten things to set yourself up to take a break from drinking- whether that break is for a week, a year or forever. 10 Tips to Take a Break from Drinking: Eat Thirst first Go to bed early Replace neurotransmitters Replace the ritual/habit Data not drama Connection Education Cost Benefit Analysis Self-compassion Ready to break up with alcoho…

Ken Makimsy Middleton joins the show. Ken is the editor of a Medium Publication named AINYF, Alcohol is NOT Your Friend and the author of upcoming book: Bamboozled - How Alcohol Makes Fools of Us All. He recognized alcohol was holding him back from living his best life and is passionate about giving individuals the tools to not only stop drinking b…

Today we are celebrating the 100th episode of the Alcohol Tipping Point podcast. I had a lot of fun and a lot of tears putting together this episode for you. I’m sharing clips from some of my favorite guests. Thank you for listening. If you've been with me from the beginning or you're just starting, I want to thank you so much. I have so much grati…

Angela Magill joins the show to talk about sugar and alcohol cravings. Angela is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist specializing in cognitive and mental health. We chat about: Angela’s experience with an eating disorder and drinking Similarities between sugar and alcohol in the body Why we get sugar cravings when we quit drinking Alternative ways t…

Meg Geisewite is on the show to share her story. Meg is an ordinary mom who found herself trapped in the mommy wine culture. She began her sober curious journey in November of 2019 where her love of science led her to discover the real truth about alcohol and its seductive lies. As a truth-teller, Meg is changing the narrative on the mommy wine cul…

This was one of the most fun interviews I’ve ever done. On the show today is Carlos Navarro. Carlos has been entertaining audiences for 22 years. He is co-host of the #1 talk show in Orlando, Fla., iHeartRadio's "Monsters in the Morning," and he's known for his scene-stealing roles in some of film and TV's biggest cultural phenomena, including "Blo…

Emily Lynn Paulson is a writer, speaker, certified professional recovery coach, and the founder of Sober Mom Squad. She is the author of the bestselling book Highlight Real: Finding Honesty & Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life, and the upcoming book Hey Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies of Multi-Level Marketing. We chat about: Em…

Terry Cralle of the Better Sleep Council joins us. Terry is a Registered Nurse, Certified Clinical Sleep Educator and Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality specializing in sleep health and wellness. Listen and learn: Why sleep is so important How alcohol affects your sleep What a coffee nap is Sleep strategies What kind of light to avoid Are…

In this special episode I reflect on my 3 years of sobriety and thought I would share some of what got me here and what keeps me here. My last drink was January 1, 2020. (After many, many, many, starts and stops and many day ones.) The misery of those first days has faded. I share that to let you know if you're trying to change your drinking that i…

I'm excited to share this podcast episode that I did with my coworker from Saint Alphonsus, the hospital that I work at as a corporate health and wellness nurse. We have a wellness podcast called Saint Alphonsus Wellcast. I was excited we did an episode on Dry January, especially coming from the healthcare world. This episode is all about what Dry …

On the show is Nigel Jones author, accredited Positive Psychology & Sober Coach, and founder of 9KM by 9AM. His book Walking Back To Happiness tells the story of how a 50-something-year-old, who had been locked into the habit of drinking alcohol for over 35 years, finally woke up and said, "I want a different life.” He gave up drinking, started wal…

Lily Shanks is a self-described “Recovering Attorney,” life coach and founder of My Internal Weather. She recently celebrated 4 years sober, and she is here today to share her journey and top tips to help you change your relationship with alcohol. We chat about: How Lily left her career as an attorney and got sober How you can unlock from your own …

This podcast has been a long time coming. Years really. I first met Dylan Haas when I started taking BodyJam dance classes at the YMCA. He was my favorite instructor, and I had a sort of adulation of him and his wife at the time. Little did I know of the private vs. public personas of both, I just thought they were super rad. Fast forward through t…

Ryan is the founding drummer of Maroon 5, Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, and author of Harder to Breathe: A Memoir of Making Maroon 5, Losing It All, and Finding Recovery. Over a decade after his departure from Maroon 5, Ryan shares an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at his journey from the highs of international superstardom to the depths…

I want to share this episode I recorded with my friend Dr. Mei-Li Hennan on her show, Recovery Plus Podcast. I really enjoyed the conversation I had with her, and I think you will find it interesting too. I share: My drinking journey How I started Alcohol Tipping Point What keeps me sober The loaded word “recovery” What practicing not drinking look…

This episode is about the medication naltrexone. Naltrexone is an FDA-approved medication used to treat Alcohol Use Disorder. By reducing cravings and pleasure from drinking, naltrexone can make it easier to moderate drinking or abstain from alcohol altogether. On the show today is Jonathan Hunt-Glassman, founder, and CEO of Oar Health. Oar offers …

Drink Less Coach Caroline Holke is on the show. Caroline helps people get rid of the shitty parts of drinking, and this doesn't always mean that they quit drinking. But that they create a life that they wouldn’t dream of numbing out of. Most people focus on what to DO to cut back on their drinking, Caroline has a skill for helping her clients tease…

Heather Lowe, founder of Ditched the Drink, joins the show to talk about work and drinking and how we can do a better job of supporting each other. Heather is a Certified Professional Recovery and Life Coach with a background in Social Work and Human Resources. We chat about: Heather’s corporate drinking life The challenges of talking about drinkin…

Tawny Lara is on the show to talk about sober sex! Tawny is a NYC-Based writer, public speaker, and Webby Award-Winning podcaster who’s made a name for herself as The Sober Sexpert in the online recovery space. She is the co-host of Recovery Rocks podcast and story developer for the Webby-award winning podcast, F*cking Sober. She just finished writ…

Sarah Rusbatch joins the show to talk about gray area drinking. Sarah is a certified Women's Health and Wellbeing Coach, an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach and a Key-Note speaker who shares her journey to sobriety and the impact of alcohol on mental health with global audiences. We chat about: What gray area drinking is Signs of a gray area dri…

I'm re-releasing this best of episode in honor of my new program: Mindful AF Mindfulness has been so helpful to my continued sobriety I want to share it with you. I'm teaching a version of the mindfulness course I lead at the hospital for healthcare workers. You can learn more and register here: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/mindfulaf About t…

In this solo episode, learn more about urges and cravings and how to experience them and not react to them by drinking. I talk about: What an urge or craving is The role of your brain and cravings Questions to ask when you have a craving What it means to “Listen to understand” Steps for riding out a craving Free resources from Alcohol Tipping Point…

Dr. Hennen holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with over 15 years of experience in the addiction and mental health field. She is the host of the Recovery Plus Podcast and Founder of Red Door Coaching and Consulting. Dr. Hennen offers recovery coaching, helping people move beyond sobriety and live in recovery with purpose, and transformational life…

Karla Adkins is a Certified Senior Coach through This Naked Mind, and the author of And She Came Tumbling Down- Breaking the bonds of alcohol and creating a life of freedom. Karla is on a health journey and proudly 8 years alcohol free. She bravely shares her story of drinking, quitting, and living with cirrhosis of the liver. Karla’s eyes are no l…

Molly Desch joins the show to talk about finding freedom from alcohol. Molly has a degree in Psychology, is a certified coach and has years of experience dealing with alcohol. She helps people shift from “I Can’t Do This” to “I F*king Got This” and experience the freedom of life without alcohol. We chat about: Molly’s experience with drinking and h…

Martin Lockett returns to the show to have a meaningful conversation about overcoming shame, guilt and so much more. This episode is jam packed with helpful information to aid you in not just your drinking journey but your life journey. Martin is a writer, speaker, and substance abuse counselor with a master's in psychology. He served almost 18 yea…

Ben is a trauma-informed somatic inquiry facilitator and founder of drunken buddha where he helps people to live in radical freedom from addictions, cravings and compulsive patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving. We chat about: What somatic inquiry is and how it can change your drinking The importance of tuning into your body Tips for managing …

Regret is a feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over something that has happened or been done. It’s something everyone experiences, and it doesn’t need to drag you down. This podcast will be helpful to anyone who has found themselves ruminating over their past mistakes. I share what regret is, the benefits of regret, and how to overco…

Dana Krull is a former U.S. Army infantry officer and chaplain, a veteran of both Iraq and Afghanistan. He is the host of "I Kissed Alcohol Goodbye: Let's Break Up With Booze Together!" It's a podcast for newly sober people learning to love ourselves instead of booze. We chat about: Dana’s career in the military How PTSD and ACHD impact his life Me…

Bethany Stevens joins the show to share her sober story and talk about sex and disability. Bethany is a wheelchair using self-proclaimed nerd, queer sexologist, disability consultant & advocate. She is currently getting her PhD in sociology and is passionate about promoting disability justice, sexual pleasure, and sobriety. We chat about: How Betha…

Beth Feraco joins the show to cut the crap about alcohol. Beth describes herself as a Strength and Nutrition Coach, Recovering Alcoholic, Runner, Wife, Mother, Lifter of Heavy Things, Fitness Motivator and Champion of Personal Growth and Development! You may have seen her on TikTok or Instagram dispelling many of the toxic myths about diet culture.…

It’s been one year of running the monthly dry groups I call Alcoholidays. Today I want to talk about what makes people successful when they take a break from alcohol. I also want to touch on what people struggle with the most when they are changing their drinking. If you are ready to take a break from drinking come JOIN a Live Monthly Alcoholiday: …

Rhyannon Styles is a writer, performer and sound meditation practitioner. She wrote the memoirs, The New Girl: A Trans Girl Tells It Like It Is and Help! I’m Addicted: A Trans Girl’s Self-Discovery & Recovery. Rhyannon is alcohol free and here to share her story to help others. In this episode we chat about Rhyannon's story of recovery and transfor…

Katharine Pope, crime scene specialist and forensic investigator, joins the show to talk about the challenges of people in high stress jobs. Katharine started Forensics Found to help first responders manage burnout and navigate a fulfilling personal and professional life. Kat is happily alcohol free and coaching others to let go of the habits holdi…

Martin is a writer, speaker, and substance abuse counselor with a master's in psychology. He served almost 18 years in prison for a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) that tragically took the lives of 2 people who were volunteers in the drug and alcohol recovery community. Martin chose to honor them by dedicating his life to helping others through a…

Join the growing health trend of giving up alcohol for a month. Dry July has shown to improve sleep, save money, and improve health. An alcohol-free month has a lot of benefits. Research published in the British Medical Journal showed one month off alcohol lowers blood pressure, reduces diabetes risk, lowers cholesterol and reduces levels of cancer…

Amy Liz Harrison joins the show. She’s a mother of eight who has been sober since 2011. She is also the author of Eternally Expecting: A Mom of Eight Gets Sober and Gives Birth to a Whole New Life...Her Own, Eternally Awkward: A Future Mom of Eight Reflects on Mysteries of Anxiety, ADHD and Coming of Age in the 80s, and the host of the new podcast,…

Boozeless British Babe Judy Cook joins the show! Judy is a part of my Alcoholiday group and is on the show to share her story of becoming truly alcohol free. Judy has been alcohol free for over 2 years and continues to learn and grow. Along the way she became a sober coach and inspired her husband to quit drinking. Judy has so many gems of wisdom y…

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My 12-year-old daughter, Alice, joins the show to bravely share her experience with a drunk mom, trying to quit mom and now a proud sober mom. She shares how it was for her to watch me struggle to change my drinking, what she thinks of teen drinking, and the difference between drunk mom and sober mom. Alice has wise advice for the kids of drinking …

Lisa Bennett, author of My Unfurling: Emerging from the Grip of Anxiety, Self-Doubt, and Drinking joins the show. She shares how and why she chose to give up alcohol after decades of gray area drinking. In the time since removing alcohol, her life has changed in so many wonderful ways. Lisa gives advice for overcoming self-doubt and anxiety. She al…

Kiola Raines, a wellness, nutrition and lifestyle coach, joins the show to give insight into using food as a key component to recovery and mental health. She shares her experience with drinking and top tips for quitting. Kiola lists the good mood foods to nourish your body. She talks about managing sugar cravings and when and if you should focus on…

The latest episode of the ATP podcast has Lisa Tyrrell from Australia. Lisa was one of the first people in my monthly Alcoholiday group and she loved it so much she kept going. Lisa has been alcohol free since September 2021 and has proudly closed the door on ever drinking again. In Lisa’s words, she “could not have started this huge shift without …

Mary Tilson, Yoga & Meditation Teacher, International Retreat Leader, and certified Addiction Recovery Coach recently celebrated 9 years sober. She is also the host of the podcast Sun and Moon Sober Living. Mary reveals how adderall and cocaine helped fuel her hard drinking and working lifestyle. She shares how getting sober led to quitting her Dig…

Author, podcast host, sober coach, and modern-day recovery legend Belle Robertson joins the show for a conversation about changing your drinking. Belle is the author of the 100 day sober challenge book Tired of Thinking About Drinking. Belle shares how she quit drinking and started helping other people get sober. We talk about building sober moment…

This is a very special episode with my brother Chris Shipley. Chris just celebrated his one-year alcohol free anniversary. We've been commiserating over our struggles with drinking for YEARS. He would have dry times, then I would have dry times. Back and forth. My sobriety just happened to stick before his did. He has been such a support and I am j…