Alcohol Tipping Point

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 as I like to say)? In this episode I talk about: My personal changes Why change is scary How we move through change Ways to make change easier The last part of the episode is a conversation I had with my besties at work on my last day. I recently left my nursing career of 19 years. By choice. I didn’t anticipate how much sorrow and loss I would feel as I closed out this chapter of my life. I’m still going through the whole grieving process of leaving my role as a nurse. Suddenly, the future seems uncertain, and that’s scar

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 change the way that they interact with someone they love who is drinking or using drugs too much. We talk about: Heather’s experience with her daughter who had substance use disorder How Heather healed her relationship with her daughter How you can help someone who is struggling Why your own self-care isn’t selfish What CRAFT

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 took an alternative approach to change her drinking How to think and act like the person you want to become Importance of setting small goals How

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 and give up binge drinking. We chat about: Glenn’s experience with drinking How binge drinking is a problem Top tips to change your drinking How mindset is key

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 alcohol? Join the next Alcohol Tipping Point Alcoholiday! Monthly dry group to help you take a break from drinking with online support and tools. Find out more here: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/alcoholiday Use code: LOVE to save 20% Free resources from Alcohol Tipping Point: 100 Questions to Change Your Drinking: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/100questions

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 but to begin building the best version of themselves. We chat about: What “alcohol consciousness” means The problem with Hollywood glamourizing drinking Why men are lagging behind women in the sober curious movement The four steps to change your drinking: mental re-engineering, diet improvement, exercise, and success seeking

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 gratitude for you. It is my pleasure and my honor to be part of your journey. And thank you to all the guests who've come on the show, you have made it special. Clips are from the following episodes: Episode 58 Your Someday Can Start Today: Interview with Casey McGuire Davidson Episode 9 Myths and Facts about Rehab and Addiction Episode 59 My Brother Shares How He Quit Drinking Episode 67 How to Get and Stay Sober with Judy Cook Episode 69 From Prison to Purpose with Martin Lockett Episode 65 Talking with Your Kids about Drinking: My daughter is on the show Episode 50 How to Live an Authentic and Sober Life with Clare Pooley

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 to manage cravings How sugar may make your drinking cravings worse Should we demonize sugar Best way to eat for recovery And more! Find Angela: nutritionwithangela.com @nutrition_with_angela Free 7-day break-up with Sugar Challenge for podcast listeners: https://www.nutritionwithangela.com/no-sugar-challenge Ready to break up with alcohol? Join the next Alcohol Tipping Point Alcoholiday! Monthly dry group to help you take a break from drinking with online support and tools. Find out more here: https://www.a

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 culture, the hustle culture, and our pro-drinking culture. In Meg’s debut book, Intoxicating Lies: One Woman's Journey to Freedom from Gray Area Drinking, Meg flips the script on the five most intoxicating lies we tell ourselves about alcohol and that we are enough. Trigger warning: there is mention of sexual assault in this episode We chat about: Meg’s alcohol-free journey How her therapists and friends convinced her she didn’t have a problem The connection between alcohol and sexual assaults

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 "Bloodline," "The Walking Dead," and most recently, Marvel's "Hawkeye" He has been broke, jobless, and self-destructive, drank too much, partied too hard, earned three mugshots, and landed in jail after an infamous on-stage fight in 2006 with a former radio colleague. But Carlos turned it around in 2007 by self-motivating, doing the work on himself to be a better human, digging deeper spiritually, and yes, giving up drinking. When he changed his thinking and gave up alcohol, it became a pivotal moment in his life and career taking off. Seven years sober, he’s now sharing the “what worked for me” practices and lessons from his “mugshot to Marvel” journey to recovery and a more fulfilled life in the hopes of uplifting others. We chat about: Carlos's experience growing up in a Latin family with drinking How HALTing can help you rethink the drink The challenges of staying sober in the entertainment industry Rearranging furniture as a top tip to stop drinking habit Carlos’s other top tips to quit drinking And more! This is one of my favorite interviews because it will make you laugh and make you think. Enjoy! Find Carlos: Instagram: @tothetopcarlos Website: www.itstartswithatap.com Free resources from Alcohol Tipping Point: &nb

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: Emily’s experience with drinking What keeps Emily sober Sober Mom Squad How drinking and MLMS are sold as female empowerment The toxicity of drinking culture and MLMs How getting sober leads to a more authentic life Top tips for anyone looking to change their relationship with alcohol Find Emilly: www.emilylynnpaulson.com Instagram: @emilylynnpaulson Free resources from Alcohol Tipping Point: 100 Questions to Change Your Drinking: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/100questions Dry Guide: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/dryguide

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 caffeine and naps ok And more! Free resources from Alcohol Tipping Point: 100 Questions to Change Your Drinking: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/100questions Dry Guide: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/dryguide 10 Day Break: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/10dayholiday

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 it does get better. It really does. You really can do this, and you won't feel so terrible. You won't feel stuck in that shame spiral. You will get out of it. There is light at the end of the tunnel. This darkness is not a dead end. It's a hallway, keep going. I'm sharing some of my journey and hopefully it will help you too. Free resources from Alcohol Tipping Point: 100 Questions to Change Your Drinking: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/100questions Dry Guide: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/dryguide 10 Day Break: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/10dayholiday Mocktail Recipe Book: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/mocktailrecipes Alcohol Tipping Point Blog: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/blog Find Alcohol Tipping Point at: Website: http://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/

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 January is, why everyone should do a Dry January and how to really kick ass at it. We chat about: How Dry January started Why everyone should do it Health effects of alcohol Benefits of taking a month off drinking

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 walking 9 KM before 9 AM every day, lost 30 % of his body weight and found his purpose. Nigel has been alcohol free since December 2020 and is on a mission to share his journey to motivate, educate and inspire as many people as possible to take a break from alcohol and to LIVE THEIR BEST LIFE. Nigel has so many good nuggets and analogies to share you will want to tune in to this episode. We chat about: How Nigel quit drinking Changing your beliefs around alcohol Developing a scout mindset

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 “golden handcuffs” Top tips for quitting drinking What IOP is How AA and 12 Steps helped Lily (spoiler- she did not want to go and is not religious) The backlash of AA The importance of finding people who get it What it means to find your internal weather Find Lily: lily@myinternalweather.com www.myinternalweather.com Instagram: @myinternalweather Free resources from Alcohol Tipping Point: 100 Questions to Change Your Drinking: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/100questions

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 their personal tragedies and I rediscovered Dylan on his podcast- Fun in Sobriety. I was fascinated by hearing from people who had recovered from their drinking problems. I was still struggling with my own drinking. I wasn’t at rock bottom and seemed just like your typical wine mom on the outside. Inside though, I knew I had a problem. I didn't know many people who got sober, and I felt like my only options were AA and inpatient rehab, which I did not want to go to. I devoured Dylan’s interviews with local people in recovery. I told myself- one day, I'm going to be sober and I'm going to share my story on Dylan's podcast. I did get sober- nontraditionally and with the help of online groups and paradigm shifting nontraditional routes like Annie Grace's This Naked Mind. I got so freaking sober that now I help other people practice not drinking. Dylan stopped doing his podcast and he dropped off my radar. A couple of months ago, I saw a flier at my daughter's counselor office. It was for a substance abuse support group hosted by Dylan! This felt like a sign to reach out to Dylan and do that podcast interview. Please enjoy this conversation with Dylan Haas, sober dad, engineer, “comedian,” and counselor in training. Free resources from Alcohol Tipping Point: 100 Questions to Change Your Drinking: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/100questions

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 of addiction, anxiety, chronic injury, and depression. Harder to Breathe chronicles Ryan’s remarkable recovery and his transition from the music industry to professional counseling where he’s helped hundreds of clients overcome mental and physical health challenges. We talk about: The origin of Maroon 5 What it was really like to tour the world, win a Grammy and be a rock star The pain of losing your identity Why it’s hard to get help in high pressure jobs Ryan’s recovery journey Why alcohol seems to trump other addictions How Ryan helps people in counseling And more! Find Ryan: Website: https://www.ryandusick.com/ Instagram: @ryan_michael_dusick Harder to Breathe: A Memoir of Making Maroon 5, Losing It All, and Finding Recovery (November 2022) Free resources from Alcohol Tipping Point:

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 looks like

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 telehealth addiction treatment, specializing in naltrexone for alcohol use disorder. Listen to this episode to learn if naltrexone is another tool for your sober toolkit. We talk about: What naltrexone is and how it works 3 reasons so few people are prescribed naltrexone Jonathan’s experience with drinking and naltrexone Who may benefit from taking the medication Misconceptions of medication management and drinking How you can get naltrexone Find Oar Health: Oarhealth.com Free resources from Alcohol Tipping Point: 100 Questions to Change Your Drinking: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/100questions Dry Guide: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/dryguide

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 telehealth addiction treatment, specializing in naltrexone for alcohol use disorder. Listen to this episode to learn if naltrexone is another tool for your sober toolkit. We talk about: What naltrexone is and how it works 3 reasons so few people are prescribed naltrexone Jonathan’s experience with drinking and naltrexone Who may benefit from taking the medication Misconceptions of medication management and drinking How you can get naltrexone Find Oar Health: Oarhealth.com Free resources from Alcohol Tipping Point: 100 Questions to Change Your Drinking: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/100questions Dry Guide: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/dryguide

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 out what thoughts are driving their drinking in the first place. She teaches her clients how to apply critical thinking skills to their own thinking because addressing the habit at the root cause is what helps create sustainable change. We chat about: Why we overdrink alcohol How to unwind your drinking habit Biggest mistake people make when learning to change their drinking Addressing the moderation chatter

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 drinking at work How to reduce the stigma of talking about drinking ICARE Certified Facilitator Addiction Awareness (CFAA) training Tips for changing workplace drinking culture How to navigate sober travel And more! Find Heather: Website: https://www.ditchedthedrink.com/ Instagram: @ditchedthedrink Ready to let your Alcohol Free Flag fly??? Get your AF swag at https://alcohol-tipping-point.creator-spring.com Free resources from Alcohol Tipping Point: 100 Questions to Change Your Drinking: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/100questions

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 writing a book called Dry Humping: A Guide to Booze-Free Sex, Dating, and Relationships coming out in 2023. We chat about: How Tawny became the “Sober Sexpert” Misconceptions about drinking and sex Alcohol being the number one date rape drug Advice for people whose partners still drink

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 drinker Sarah’s experience with drinking The value of stopping and starting again and again Top tips for changing your drinking And more! Find Sarah: Website: https://sarahrusbatch.com Facebook: Women’s Wellbeing Collective Instagram: @Sarahrusbatch Free resources from Alcohol Tipping Point: 100 Questions to Change Your Drinking: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/100questions Dry Guide: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/dryguide 10 Day Break: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/10dayholiday Mocktail Recipe Book: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/mocktailrecipes Alcohol Tipping Point Blog:

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 Register before October 17th, 2022 for an early bird discount! About this episode: Mindfulness Instructor and Counselor Megan O’Laughlin returns to the podcast to talk about using mindfulness to quit drinking. We talk about what mindfulness is (being in the present moment) and isn’t (meditating for hours). Megan also guides us through a useful mindfulness activity to use when you are feeling anxious or craving a drink.

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 coaching, for people who are ready to live a life with meaning and fulfillment. We chat about: The distinction between coaching and counseling Addiction differences Changes in treatment for addiction since Dr. Hennen started What still needs to change

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 longer tinged with the dull yellow of shame, secrets, and sickness but bright white with hope, light and healing. If you are scared about the health consequences of your drinking, please listen to this inspiring episode, read Karla's book, and know that there is hope and healing. We talk about: Karla’s experience with drinking The jobs Karla gave alcohol Feeling different from other people The spectrum of Alcohol Use Disorder Karla’s experience with liver disease Signs of poor liver function Ways to prevent liver disease And more! Find Karla: Instagram: @karlakadkins Facebook: @karlakadkins LinkedIn:

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 how she got sober What someone can do to prepare to get sober Top tips for anyone looking to quit or cut back on drinking How you can prevent slip ups

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 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. You can listen to Martin share his story in Episode 69 of the Alcohol Tipping Point. We discuss: How to identify guilt and shame Steps to overcome shame How guilt can be used for good The role of identity and labels in drinking, addiction, and life Moving through the grieving process to get to positive emotions How to forgive yourself and others Martin’s work on the US National 988 crisis line If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. In the US, call or text 988 or go to 988lifeline.org Find Martin: Listen to ATP’s Episode 69 with Martin Lockett Instagram: @martinllockett

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 cravings How trauma relates to addiction What’s missing from traditional recovery programs like AA And more! Find Ben: Website: www.drunkenbuddha.net Facebook: Drunken Buddha Free Nervous System Regulation Mega-Toolkit: https://www.drunkenbuddha.net/nervous-system-regulation-toolkit-landing FREE resources to support you: 100 Questions to Change Your Drinking: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/100questions Dry Guide: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/dryguide 10 Day Break:

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 overcome regret. FREE resources to support you: 100 Questions to Change Your Drinking: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/100questions Dry Guide: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/dryguide 10 Day Break: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/10dayholiday Mocktail Recipe Book: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/mocktailrecipes Alcohol Tipping Point Blog: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/blog **Please leave a review and subscribe so you can help support the show** ***Another way to support the show- buy me a coffee! Click here to easily and safely buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tippingpoint And, if you're ever in Boise let's meet for a real life coffee. Thank you so much!!! Find Alcohol Tipping Point at: Website: http://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/alcoholtippingpoint Facebook:

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 Meta guilt (feeling guilty about feeling guilty) Being a "typical dude" in the sober curious movement Finding people who “get it” Making honest and authentic connections Find Dana: Instagram: @ikissedalcoholgoodbye Podcast: I Kissed Alcohol Goodbye: Let’s Break Up With Booze Together! FREE resources to support you: 100 Questions to Change Your Drinking: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/100questions Dry Guide: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/dryguide 10 Day Break: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/10dayholiday Mocktail Recipe Book: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/mocktailrecipes

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 Bethany quit drinking Changing friendships Misconceptions about people with disabilities How to be more inclusive The effects of alcohol on sexual health and experience Tips for sober sex And more! Find Bethany: Instagram: @disabethany Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/disabledandsober/ https://www.facebook.com/ThisIsWhatDisabilityLooksLike/ Blog: http://cripconfessions.com/ FREE ATP resources to support you: 100 Questions to Change Your Drinking: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/100questions Dry Guide: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/dryguide 10 Day Break:

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. We chat about: Beth’s story of getting sober and fit Menopause and alcohol- “Alcohol is like pouring gasoline on your menopause symptoms.” Sugar and diet coke- “We aren’t talking about the real poison [alcohol]” What does moderation mean Why you can’t be addicted to sugar How to eat healthy for real people The importance of small challenges Tips for cravings And more!!! Find Beth: Website: https://bethferacofitness.com/ Instagram: @bethferacofitness FREE resources to support you: 100 Questions to Change Your Drinking: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/100questions&

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: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/alcoholiday Find Alcohol Tipping Point at: Website: http://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/alcoholtippingpoint Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AlcoholTippingPoint Free resources from Alcohol Tipping Point: 100 Questions to Change Your Drinking: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/100questions Dry Guide: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/dryguide

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 transformation Importance of finding your identity The increased use of alcohol and substances in the LGBTQ community What sound meditation is and how it helps mental health

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 holding them back. We chat about How Kat quit drinking The unique role of first responders Why it’s difficult to ask and get help in your work setting Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and drinking The role of alcohol in death investigations Tips for responders and other workers to stay healthy and cope without alcohol And more... Find Kat: Website: https://www.forensicsfound.com/ Instagram: @responders_lastcall Facebook Group: Responders: Last Call Free resources from Alcohol Tipping Point: 100 Questions to Change Your Drinking: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/100questions Dry Guide: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/dryguide 10 Day Break:

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 addiction counseling and drinking and driving prevention. We talk about: Martin’s life growing up in a crime ridden Portland, Oregon The role of alcohol in helping manage feelings of inadequacy and depression The car crash that changed everything Finding meaning in prison by helping others DUI impact panels as a healing part of restorative justice Navigating forgiveness, shame, and regret The shock and awe of returning to freedom after 17.5 years in prison Find Martin: Instagram: @martinllockett Website: https://www.martinlockett.com/ Find Alcohol Tipping Point at: Website: http://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/alco

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-related proteins in the blood. Get tips to make your Dry July (or any dry month) a success. FREE resources to support your month: 100 Questions to Change Your Drinking: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/100questions Dry Guide: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/dryguide 10 Day Break: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/10dayholiday Mocktail Recipe Book: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/mocktailrecipes Alcohol Tipping Point Blog: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/blog **Please leave a review and subscribe so you can help support the show** ***Another way to support the show- buy me a coffee! Click here to easily and safely buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tippingpoint And, if you're ever in Boise let's meet for a real life coffee. Thank you so much!!! Find Alcohol Tipping Point at: Website: http://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/ Instagram:

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, Eternally Amy. We chat about: The struggles of parenting Going from jail to rehab and drinking to recovery Top tips for parents The importance of making emotional deposits What “eternally”