Stop Over-drinking and Start Living

I received a great question last week around the fears we have when we think about changing our drinking. Here it is: The biggest fear I have about not drinking is a potential loss of emotional connection with other people. My husband and I have a routine of drinking together, having one of our great, deep conversations. And with other people - I love to connect deeply with people and put them at their ease - and so many people use mutual drinking to do that! I met a friend of mine who's going through a hard time. I didn't drink, so she didn't drink, but it felt like neither of us could quite relax and enjoy ourselves. And with new friends - so often people use mutual drinking with me to let their guards down and get to know each other. I know this is all just an unfortunate part of the drinking culture, but this, I feel, is the biggest barrier to me not socially drinking: the loss of apparent mutual intimacy. This is such a great question. This podcast episode addresses this common fear, how alcohol actually doesn't help build true intimacy, and some ideas on how to start building intimacy without drinking. Check out how you can join my high touch coaching program now and get easy access to work on things and build those muscles through the summer so you are ready to go deeper September 1st, https://www.angelamascenik.com/joinsodsl Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, work with me privately, The Pivot, stop breaking promises to yourself, trusting yourself, have your own back, success, losing connection with alcohol

You are in for a very special treat on the podcast this week! Dorrie was delighted to come on and share her journey in stoping over-drinking and is truly LIVING! Dorrie shares what was happening with her when she finally decided she needed help (clue: It wasn't about the alcohol.. it was about what was happening with a family member and how she was using alcohol to cope with the pain from it). She shares what worked for her and of course, where she is now with drinking, which is barely having any and has had many long stretches without it. Dorrie is an example of what is possible when you don't quit and invest in yourself to do whatever it takes to figure it out! Thank you for your transparency Dorrie and for saying YES to you!! Don't forget to check out how you can join my high touch coaching program now and get easy access to work on things and build those muscles through the summer so you are ready to go deeper September 1st, https://www.angelamascenik.com/joinsodsl Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, work with me privately, The Pivot, stop breaking promises to yourself, trusting yourself, have your own back

Over-drinking is saddled with broken promises we make to ourselves; they go together like salt and pepper. From saying you won't drink tonight, to not drinking during the workweek, or I'll just have one, how often are you breaking those promises? This is common, and you are not unusual. And the good news, there is nothing wrong with you, and it's not some inherent personality trait. It's just a muscle that needs strengthening.The muscle of following through on what you said you would do, especially around drinking. But we can't expect the end result of consistently following through without starting small and building those muscles. This episode breaks it down for you and what to work on now that will build to following through around the alcohol.You can still sign up for The Pivot through June 15th https://www.angelamascenik.com/thepivotand catch the program on replay.And check out how you can join my high touch coaching program now and get easy access to work on things and build those muscles through the summer so you are ready to go deeper September 1st, https://www.angelamascenik.com/joinsodsl Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, work with me privately, The Pivot, stop breaking promises to yourself, trusting yourself, have your own back

MUST listen to all the goodness I share about the wedding I officiated and the Sober Sanctuary in the Desert Retreat I just held last week in Palm Springs California. In addition to all the amazingness and experiences I share about officiating my first wedding and the retreat, I dive into: Pre-alcohol free break over-drinking, this is over-drinking leading up to a planned break from alcohol. You know, the 'one last hurrah' type of drinking... what to look out for and what is the truth about this drinking Drink Plan Guidelines, looking deeper at your drink plans and how to dissect how you are making decisions around alcohol A connection between easily saying no to coffee at night and why and why we don't do this with alcohol The benefit of support inside a group of women all doing this work together I hope you enjoy this episode, don't forget to sign up for The Pivot! https://www.angelamascenik.com/thepivot Podcasts mentioned in this episode: https://www.angelamascenik.com/podcasts/stop-over-drinking-and-start-living/episodes/2149024529 Sober Retreats: https://www.angelamascenik.com/retreats Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, work with me privately, The Pivot, post retreat take aways, wisdon

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Over-drinking is usually a sign that our mental health is in need of some help. Over-drinking is a symptom. For a lot of my clients, it's a symptom of stress, high levels of anxiety, overwhelm, loneliness, grief, big painful life changes or traumatic events like a high conflict divorce or a major medical diagnoses. Using alcohol as a way to cope is a sign that your mental health could use some support. It's not something to be ashamed of or to keep a secret. If you've been struggling with alcohol use and you identify as someone who is using alcohol as a way to cope (or another sign is, finding it very hard to stop automatic behavior and can't identify the cause of your over-drinking) it's time to get help. Tune into this podcast episode and hear the intersections of mental health and over consumption of alcohol. Join me for The Pivot. This is a live, FREE, coaching event hosted by me June 2nd - June 5th. Click the link to get more information and to sign up: https://www.angelamascenik.com/thepivotAlso, Stop Over-drinking and Start Living, my 6-month program is pre-enroliong for the July 1st cohort. Check it out and sign up here! https://www.angelamascenik.com/joinsodsl Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, work with me privately, The Pivot, mental health, mental health awareness month

⭐️⭐️I've created a companion downloadable worksheet for this week's podcast episode.⭐️⭐️ >>Download the companion worksheet for this week's podcast HERE, https://www.angelamascenik.com/pivotreflectionworksheet In this episode, I'm diving into what top addiction researchers, psychologists, and thought leaders are saying is the most effective way to interrupt the cycle of over-drinking. Spoiler alert: it's not what you probably think it is.. like counting days and avoiding alcohol at all costs. If you've ever wondered why you keep going back to the wine even when you really want to stop, this episode will connect the dots—and offer a fresh path forward. You'll learn: What experts say is actually keeping you stuck Why connection matters more than control What might be happening with you preceding the drinking How mindfulness can unlock new behavior changes >>This is a must-listen if you're ready to understand your drinking with more compassion—and perhaps be able to see what you might be missing in your journey to stop over-drinking and start living! Don't forget to get the companion worksheet for this powerful episode HERE: https://www.angelamascenik.com/pivotreflectionworksheet Sign up for The Pivot here: https://www.angelamascenik.com/thepivotRegister NOW for the 6-month SODSL program here: https://www.angelamascenik.com/joinsodsl Tags: Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, work with me privately, The Pivot, what the experts say, the #1 way to break the drinking habit

You are in for a very special treat on the podcast today! I had the honor to interview my dear client, Suzanne. Suzanne joined my 6-month Stop Over-drinking and Start Living program almost 4 years ago and I've been working with her ever since. She shares how she kicked alcohol to the curb (although that was never her goal!) and then STARTED LIVING! We go into what Suzanne was feeling before she decided to try coaching with me, she had deep beliefs of 'feeling 2nd' and 'not good enough' and 'I'm a failure,' that ran the entire course of her life. She ultimately decided she had nothing to lose and took a leap of faith and to say she's an example of what is possible is a complete understatement of the 360 transformation she has had. She also talks about the difference between therapy and coaching, which I love how she explains it. She shares how powerful learning how to manage her mind is and how in such a short amount of time, she's completely transformed her life, grown her business, fallen in love and .... I'll let you find out the rest when you listen to this special episode. We can learn so much from Suzanne and her deep wisdom in choosing HERSELF and going after the life she knew she wanted. She leaves you with it's never to late and you are not too old. At 68 years old is when she began this journey and now almost 72, she is just getting started! Also, she shares what she is proudest of the most and it will touch your heart instantly! Thank you Suzanne, it's an honor and I can't wait to see you soon!!! Join The Pivot - free program starting June 2nd:https://www.angelamascenik.com/thepivotEnroll into Stop Over-drinking and Start Living - the program Suzanne started with: https://www.angelamascenik.com/joinsodsl Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, work with me privately, The Pivot,

Are you being the kind of judge you'd actually want? Or are you stacking the scale with every little “failure” and ignoring all your wins? This week, I'm showing you how to shift that inner justice system—so you can rebuild self-trust and actually see your progress. Tune in and take a moment to actually weigh the evidence—like a real judge would—we'd likely see the wins far outnumber the fails. And here's the kicker: when we judge ourselves unfairly, we stop trusting ourselves. We stop seeing progress. And we stop moving forward. Be the kind of judge you'd want. Caring, fair, and compassionate! Also, get ready for The Path, 4 days, one decision, a whole new chapter.The Path is a live coaching event hosted by me, going down June 2nd-June 5th. Save the date for now and more details to sign up later, make sure you are on my email list at https://www.angelamascenik.comAlso, Stop Over-drinking and Start Living is pre-enrolling for the July 1st cohort. Check it out and sign up here! https://www.angelamascenik.com/joinsodsl Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, work with me privately, uncertainty, it's exactly the time, judging yourself, counting your wins, successes

If you've ever felt like you made a decision around drinking that really doesn't align with goals that you've already made, you're not alone. The addicted mind has an attachment to alcohol and you can easily recognize it if you start paying attention to certain ways of thinking. In this episode, I discuss several signs that you can easily recognize when your addicted mind has taken the wheel. 1. Everything feels urgent 2. Your thoughts start justifying or minimizing 3. You disconnect from your long-term self 4. You get defensive or resistant to your plan 5. You go numb or go on autopilot And I discuss what to do when you notice that your addicted mind has taken over! Don't miss this episode! Also, don't miss applying to join my Stop Over-drinking and Start Living coaching program - next cohort starts July 1st! Check out www.angelamascenik.com/joinsodsl Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, work with me privately, uncertainty, guided practice to find calm, am I addicted?

In this episode, we explore a sneaky obstacle that can make changing your relationship with alcohol feel way harder than it needs to be: the fear of urges. It's not just the desire to drink that holds you back—it's the anxiety and resistance you feel about having that desire in the first place. I'll break down what's really going on when you're afraid of feeling an urge, how that fear can keep you stuck, and why learning to allow urges (instead of fighting them or fearing them) is a game-changer. We'll also do a short, guided practice to help you connect with your body and build confidence that you can handle discomfort, without giving in to old patterns. This is a powerful reframe that will help you move through urges with more ease, trust, and self-compassion.Now enrolling for Stop Over-drinking and Start Living my signature 6-month, small group, high-touch coaching program for the July 2025 cohort. Check it out and apply at www.angelamascenik.com/joinsodslTags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses who drink too much, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, improve mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, uncertainty, guided practice to find calm, how to drink less during a crisis, how to feel uncertain and not drink so much, help me stop over-drinking, how to not fear the urge

A lot of people put off changing their relationship with alcohol because life feels too uncertain, but in reality, it's one of the best times to do the work. In this podcast, I discuss common beliefs about changing a personal behavior when things feel difficult. If you are thinking: “This isn't the right time to focus on my drinking.” I'd love for you to be open to thinking, “What if this is actually the best time?” Often, people believe they need stability to make changes. They wait for things to calm down before starting. But waiting often means staying stuck. Life rarely hands us the perfect time. Uncertainty can reveal your habits, patterns, and emotional coping more clearly than calm times ever will. And uncertainty can be a great time to make significant and permanent changes to your drinking. I share the reasons why in the podcast, DON'T MISS! Stop Over-drinking and Start Living my 6-month program is accepting applications for a July start day, go here and apply now: https://www.angelamascenik.com/joinsodslYou can also apply to work with me privately, apply here:https://form.typeform.com/to/x8tcz6lmJoin me on a sober retreat to Palm Springs in May!https://www.angelamascenik.com/retreats Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, work with me privately, uncertainty, it's exactly the time,

This podcast is a follow up to Ep 320 Navigating Uncertainty Without Losing Yourself. I recommend you listen to Ep. 320 first, but you don't have to. Ep. 320 helps you understand: Why uncertainty feels so uncomfortable (hint: your brain is just trying to protect you) The ways we think we're controlling uncertainty—but are actually making it worse A mindset shift that helps you feel more grounded, no matter what's happening around you Practical tools to stop the fear spiral before it takes over How cutting back on drinking makes it easier to handle uncertainty with clarity and confidence It gives a good foundation to this week's episode. Click the link to listen: https://www.angelamascenik.com/podcasts/stop-over-drinking-and-start-living/episodes/2148989142 In this episode, I take you into your body. When you can connect with your body and breath, it gives your mind a break from all the uncertain thoughts, which is what you might have used alcohol for. You'll want to be in a quiet distraction free setting where you can sit and also have a journal or notebook handy. I guide you through 2 simple breathing exercises that will help you get out of fight or flight response and calm your nervous system. And then once you are more grounded I teach you a way to connect with your mind that will help you believe in the certainty you already have in this present moment. I hope you enjoy the episode and it helps you! Stop Over-drinking and Start Living my 6-month program is accepting applications for a July start day, go here and apply now: https://www.angelamascenik.com/joinsodslYou can also apply to work with me privately, apply here:https://form.typeform.com/to/x8tcz6lm Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, work with me privately, uncertainty, guided practice to find calm

This podcast is probably going down in the books as one of my all-time favorites. My amazing client Jamie, who runs her own financial planning firm, is here with me to discuss the emotions surrounding financial decisions and alcohol. We discuss difficult feelings one might experience with a dip in the market and with having urges for alcohol, and how closely related they are. Financial experts don't recommend being 'reactive' or making decisions based on fear when it comes to money in the marketplace. Just like I don't recommend you choose to drink when you are feeling heightened emotions. We bridge parallels between money and drinking with: Risk Tolerance Compounding Gains Growth Fluctuations Continuing to invest when things are volatile You don't want to miss this episode because Jamie also shares how much has changed with her relationship with alcohol since she has started working with me! Work with me: Join Alive AF! enrollment open through March 30th.https://www.angelamascenik.com/aliveaf Apply to join the 6-month, small group coaching program (similar to the one Jamie did last year)https://www.angelamascenik.com/joinsodsl Join me AND Jamie on a retreat to Palm Springs in May!https://www.angelamascenik.com/retreats Apply to work with me privatelyhttps://form.typeform.com/to/x8tcz6lm Check out Jamie's firm: www.bergerwealthmanagement.com Thanks again Jamie! Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, Alive AF!, private coaching, Palm Springs sober retreat, financial decision, emotions around money and alcohol

How often do you tell yourself a story about how awful something will be and then you get to the thing you were worried about and think, 'That wasn't such a big deal!' Our brains are wired to anticipate and focus on potential threats—this is a survival mechanism known as negativity bias. It evolved to help early humans stay alert to dangers, but in modern life, it often leads us to overestimate how bad a situation will be. In today's episode, I explore a few psychological terms that are at play AND how to overcome them. Negativity Bias Impact Bias The Brain's Prediction Error - Our brains aren't great at predicting emotional outcomes accurately!! In my research, I found we are remarkably bad at predicting their future emotions—especially how long negative feelings will last. Most of the time, we adapt much faster than we expect. Also, Coach Steph joins me on the podcast and shares how all of this was at play for her when she was thinking about getting up early for a workout! I also share how this was happening when the stock market took a dip in the last couple weeks. You don't want to miss this. I find it extremely helpful to be able to recognize when our brain is in a reactive fear-based mode so I can clearly think through situations and move forward towards what I actually want! Also, join Alive AF! Now enrolling through March 30th!https://www.angelamascenik.com/aliveaf Or grab the last private room at my Palm Springs Retreathttps://www.angelamascenik.com/retreats Or work with me one-on-onehttps://form.typeform.com/to/x8tcz6lm Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, Alive AF!, feeling unmotivated, do it anyway, private coaching, trusting yourself, Palm Spring, how your brain tricks you

Enjoy this podcast REWIND:Tune in this week and hear the Top 3 reasons saying NO feels so impossible when you are trying to cut back on drinking. I cover these reasons: 1) Hurting other peoples feelings. 2) Fear of Missing Out. 3) Fear of Being Judged. And how you can move past these reasons and say NO easier. Don't miss! Join me for Wine Free Workweek, March 10-14 (2 live days left! You will have access to the replays and materials until March 30th) - https://www.angelamascenik.com/wfwwGet ready for open enrollment of Alive AF! get on the list here - https://www.angelamascenik.com/aliveafJoin me on my Palm Springs Sober Retreat! 3 spots left!! https://www.angelamascenik.com/retreats Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, Alive AF!, feeling unmotivated, do it anyway, private coaching, trusting yourself, Palm Springs, feeling hopeless, hopelessness, WFWW, wine free workweek, saying NO

Right now, it's easy to feel like the world is crumbling. Everywhere you turn, there's bad news, political chaos, and an overwhelming sense that nothing we do really matters. And when hopelessness creeps in, many of us instinctively check out—we numb with wine, we scroll endlessly, we disconnect. It's a natural response when everything feels too big and out of control. Your personal choices still matter. In fact, the way you show up for yourself—especially when things feel bleak—has a bigger impact than you might realize. In this episode, I discuss: Why hopelessness fuels over-drinking and numbing behaviors How small, intentional actions can shift your mindset and energy The ripple effect of taking care of yourself What to focus on when everything feels overwhelming If you've been feeling like it doesn't even matter if you change your habits, take care of yourself, or work toward something bigger—this episode is for you. Because you do matter, your choices do matter, and even in the hardest times, you have more power than you think. Challenge for the week: Pick one small action—something just for you—that reminds you that you still have control over your own life. When we take care of ourselves, we show up stronger. And when we show up stronger, we create change—both in our own lives and in the world around us. Join me for Wine Free Workweek, March 10-14 - https://www.angelamascenik.com/wfwwGet ready for open enrollment of Alive AF! get on the list here - https://www.angelamascenik.com/aliveafJoin me on my Palm Springs Sober Retreat! 3 spots left!! https://www.angelamascenik.com/retreats Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, Alive AF!, feeling unmotivated, do it anyway, private coaching, trusting yourself, Palm Springs, feeling hopeless, hopelessness, WFWW, wine free workweek

When we don't know what's coming next, it's easy to spiral into worst-case scenarios, overthink every decision, or try to control things that aren't actually in our control. And —this is when over-drinking (or other numbing habits) can sneak in. However, uncertainty itself isn't the real problem. It's how we react to it. In this episode, I'm sharing how to break the cycle of fear, stop trying to micromanage the unknown, and actually feel okay—even when things feel unpredictable. Here's what you'll learn: Why uncertainty feels so uncomfortable (hint: your brain is just trying to protect you) The ways we think we're controlling uncertainty—but are actually making it worse A mindset shift that helps you feel more grounded, no matter what's happening around you Practical tools to stop the fear spiral before it takes over How cutting back on drinking makes it easier to handle uncertainty with clarity and confidence If you've ever found yourself reaching for a glass of wine (or over-planning, over-analyzing, or over-anything) just to feel some sense of control, this episode is for you. Join me for Wine Free Workweek, March 10-14 - https://www.angelamascenik.com/wfwwGet ready for open enrollment of Alive AF! get on the list here - https://www.angelamascenik.com/aliveafJoin me on my Palm Springs Sober Retreat! 3 spots left!! https://www.angelamascenik.com/retreats Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, Alive AF!, feeling unmotivated, do it anyway, private coaching, trusting yourself, Palm Springs, navigating uncertainty, uncertainty

Join me and learn more about Willpower! Often my clients think they lack enough willpower to not drink or that their willpower is broken. Willpower is a small piece of what it takes to over-come an over-drinking pattern. Tune in and learn: What willpower really is When to use willpower When not to use willpower And expanding on what it will take to make permanent changes with your drinking -- this goes way beyond willpower, [think: good self-care, doing less stuff that you don't want to do, letting go of the shame when you over-drinking and more!] Wine Free Workweek is coming back and will be better than EVER! https://www.angelamascenik.com/wfwwAlive AF! is set to open for enrollment on March 14th, make sure you are on the list- https://www.angelamascenik.com/aliveafJoin me on my Palm Springs Sober Retreat! 3 spots left!! https://www.angelamascenik.com/retreats Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, Alive AF!, feeling unmotivated, do it anyway, private coaching, trusting yourself, Palm Springs, willpower, when to use willpower, when not to use willpower

Why do people fall off their goals? It's usually because they've set unrealistic expectations, don't have a solid plan, hit a setback, or lose motivation when they don't see quick results. Life distractions pop up, and sometimes the “why” behind the goal just isn't strong enough to keep going. But the good news? You can always get back on track. This episode dives into explaining Why We Fall Off and How to Get Back on Track, specifically how to reignite your motivation and reconnect with why you set the goal in the first place. I discuss breaking it down into smaller, manageable steps and celebrating every win—big or small and other ways to get you going again if you have fallen off! Your goals aren't about perfection—they're about progress. Join me on my Palm Springs Sober Retreat! 3 spots left!! >>>https://www.angelamascenik.com/retreats

Enjoy this throwback episode and learn how it's NOT the want for alcohol that's the problem. 'In this week's episode, I talk about the WANT for alcohol. Also, called urge, desire, ‘feel like it,' drive to drink. So many of my clients are worried about the urge/want/desire, they think they can't handle it. Tune into this episode where I dissect the desire/urge/want and separate it from the conflict in our minds. The want is a vibration in your body if you can truly be with this feeling you can see that managing urges ‘the want' is not a problem. The problem is what is going on in our minds.' https://www.angelamascenik.com/retreats>> Palm Springs Sober Retreat! 3 spots left!Work with me privately by filling out an application HERE: https://form.typeform.com/to/x8tcz6l TagsStop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, Alive AF!, feeling unmotivated, do it anyway, private coaching, trusting yourself, Palm Springs, fears, common fears, it's not the want that's the problem

In this episode, I dive into the 10 biggest fears that hold people back from cutting back on alcohol—like the fear of failure, social judgment, and losing your sense of fun. These fears are common, but they don't have to keep you stuck. You'll learn how to reframe these obstacles, face your emotions, and take small steps toward creating the life you want. If you've ever wondered what's really stopping you from making a change, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to move forward. Don't let fear hold you back—your freedom from over-drinking is waiting! www.angelamascenik.com/joinsodsl>> You can still join until January 31st! https://www.angelamascenik.com/retreats>> Palm Springs Sober Retreat! 3 spots left!Work with me privately by filling out an application HERE: https://form.typeform.com/to/x8tcz6lm Tags: Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, Alive AF!, feeling unmotivated, do it anyway, private coaching, trusting yourself, Palm Springs, fears, common fears, it's ok to fail

We can all acknowledge that our very laid out plans usually don't work out exactly as we had planned. This episode dives into what to do when something goes wrong, either with your perfect plans or just something unexpected. I go into WHY we automatically react and why it's important to learn how to pause before we react to things, especially things outside of our control. There is also a cost that accompanies our automatic reactions.. like causing more problems, drinking, or causing a rift in relationships. I also explain the benefits with pausing and HOW to pause when things go 'wrong.' Don't miss this episode, especially now, when things might feel like it's all going wrong. We have way more control than we think we do. Don't miss! www.angelamascenik.com/joinsodsl>> You can still join until January 31st! https://www.angelamascenik.com/retreats>> 3 SPOTS LEFTWork with me privately by filling out an application HERE: https://form.typeform.com/to/x8tcz6lm Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, Alive AF!, feeling unmotivated, do it anyway, private coaching, trusting yourself, Palm Springs,

Tune in to the podcast this week and learn my process around creating and executing goals. I have a process that will help you identify your #1 goal for the year, then I help you reframe the goal with a statement that feels good to you and then we create your blueprint for achieving the goal. Just the word goal can be repulsive to some people and then they resist creating any intention or doing new things. I would invite you to think about a goal any way you want. You don't even have to call it a goal, it could just be 'something I want to do this year.' We all have hopes and dreams and ideas about things we want. What are yours? Start there. Make a list. What is on your list for things you want or to achieve that you haven't yet... It's fun to dream about this. Don't worry about how you will do it. Let your dreams and ideas have some attention. I'll guide you the rest of the way through this process and you'll be off to the races feeling good about moving forward towards your goals, dreams or desires! 2025 can be a magical year for you if you put some thought and intention and focus around what you WANT! www.angelamascenik.com/joinsodsl>> You can still join until January 31st!https://www.angelamascenik.com/retreats>> Join me for a Sober Retreat in Palm Springs! https://www.angelamascenik.com/dryjanuary >> Join us for the Dry January Experience

Grab a notebook and pen because you are about to learn 6 tools that will make your Dry January Experience the most successful and fun as it can be! I teach you: How to be intentional vs unintentional How to Prepare for Success How to Handle Urges How to Play it Through Changing Your Mindset How to Evaluate Also, here me answer some common questions like: 'What to do if husband is doing Dry January and you don't want to share you are doing it because you might drink..''Is looking for substitutes bad?''It's just a habit.. I don't have urges.''Is it best to just not have alcohol in the house, or keep it to help you work through your cravings.' You will be surprised at my answers! Give it a listen and set yourself up for a great start to 2025! www.angelamascenik.com/joinsodsl>> You can still join until January 31st!https://www.angelamascenik.com/retreats >>ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT!https://www.angelamascenik.com/dryjanuary >> Join the Dry January Experience! Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, Alive AF!, feeling unmotivated, do it anyway, private coaching, trusting yourself, Palm Springs, Dry January, Dry January Experience

Happy New Year! This episode is a further exploration of Decisions. If you haven't listened to Part 1, please do that first, https://www.angelamascenik.com/podcasts/stop-over-drinking-and-start-living/episodes/2148935056 This episode dives into AFTER we made a decision, how to evaluate that decision, especially if you didn't experience the outcome of the decision that you really wanted to. I also discuss how to keep making more decisions that have this new insight you received after being in the outcome of the original decision. Also learn how to have your own back around the decisions you made no matter the outcome. Decision making is a huge process when you are trying to change unwanted behavior. It's really important to learn how to make and evaluate decisions that have your goals in mind instead of reacting to your mind's primitive needs and wants! www.angelamascenik.com/joinsodsl>> Join Now, enrollment open through January 31st!www.angelamascenik.com/dryjanuary >> sign up for the Dry January Experience We've added all the details to our Palm Springs Sober Retreat, check it out and sign up here, only 3 spots left! >>https://www.angelamascenik.com/retreats Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, Alive AF!, feeling unmotivated, do it anyway, private coaching, trusting yourself, Palm Springs, Dry January, Dry January Experience, learn, adapt, move on

This episode is going to help you become aware of your automatic or unconscious decision making process. Once you see HOW you are making decisions you can decide with more intention on the outcome you want to have versus just your automatic quick or knee jerk decisions. This is a skill that you can use for any decision you are contemplating or to evaluate how you've make past decisions. Changing your relationship with alcohol comes with a lot of decisions to make. Please listen to this informative Part 1 Decision making episode to gain awareness so you can make the best possible decisions for you! You can still join Stop Over-drinking and Start Living through January 31st! >> go here and apply today. https://www.angelamascenik.com/sodslpaymentoptionsWe've added all the details to our Palm Springs Sober Retreat, check it out and sign up here >>https://www.angelamascenik.com/retreatsJoin us for the Dry January Experience here >>https://www.angelamascenik.com/dryjanuary Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, Alive AF!, feeling unmotivated, do it anyway, private coaching, trusting yourself, Palm Springs, Dry January, Dry January Experience, unconscious decisions,

In this episode, we dive into why trusting yourself can feel so hard—and how to rebuild that trust step by step. You'll learn how to recognize the impact of broken self-trust, identify what's been holding you back, and take actionable steps to reconnect with your trust. Whether it's sticking to your goals, following through on commitments, or just believing in your ability to make the right choices, this episode will give you practical tools and a fresh perspective to start trusting yourself again. Trusting yourself goes beyond just sticking to your plan, tune in and know exactly where to focus on building that trust today! You can still join Stop Over-drinking and Start Living through January 31st! >>go here https://www.angelamascenik.com/sodslpaymentoptions and apply today.We've added all the details to our Palm Springs Sober Retreat, check it out and sign up here>>https://www.angelamascenik.com/retreatsJoin us for the Dry January Experience here >> https://www.angelamascenik.com/dryjanuary Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, Alive AF!, feeling unmotivated, do it anyway, private coaching, trusting yourself, Palm Springs, Dry January, Dry January Experience

This episode is a must listen for everyone! It's normal to feel like giving up and throwing in the towel, it's a very human feeling. In this episode I discuss WHY we sometimes feel like giving up and how to recognize if you are in that place. Such as:Burnout and Overwhelm: When effort outweighs perceived results.Self-Doubt: Believing you're not capable of success.Lack of Immediate Results: The discomfort of delayed gratification.Comparison Trap: Feeling behind because of others' progress. I explain how to shift your perspective and mindset. I also cover how to process this feeling and tips to focus on small action items you can take to keep moving forward. Also, when you are in this place its really important to ask for help, get support, talk to a trusted friend or join a group. I'd love to hear how you used this podcast episode to help you instead of throwing in the towel! Don't miss the early bird opportunity to join SODSL, check it out here: http://www.angelamascenik.com/joinsodsl Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, Alive AF!, feeling unmotivated, do it anyway, private coaching, what we can and can't control, tunnel vision, don't give up, when you feel like giving up, burnt out, overwhelmed

This episode describes tunnel vision.. that place where our minds might go when we want to drink.. the back and forth, the thinking how it might not count, or it wouldn't matter. The place where your desire to drink is high and it's all that your mind is focusing on. I had a bit of tunnel vision during Thanksgiving when my husband was leading a Scotch tasting with his family. Tune in and hear what this sounded like for me and how I recognized it and got out of it. Also, there is nothing wrong with you if you experience tunnel vision, it's 100% normal, so don't make it mean anything, except that you are human! Don't miss the early bird opportunity to join SODSL, check it out here: http://www.angelamascenik.com/joinsodsl Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, Alive AF!, feeling unmotivated, do it anyway, private coaching, what we can and can't control, tunnel vision

This is a bonus episode of a class I taught to help you ENJOY the holiday season and not over-drink. This episode is best listened to with a pen and paper so you can do the exercises I taught in the class! The episode will be available to listen to until December 15th! Check out the early-bird enrollment of Stop Over-drinking and Start Living HERE: https://www.angelamascenik.com/joinsodsl Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, Alive AF!, feeling unmotivated, do it anyway, private coaching, what we can and can't control, how to enjoy the holidays without overdrinking, you can say no, staying ahead of it, how to enjoy the holiday without overdrinking

This episodes discusses the importance of doing the things that WORK to keep you drinking less or alcohol free. A lot of times, we start to feel good and we let the practices that work slip away, and that is when things can get away from us. I share a story of a small decision that helped me stay ahead of holiday stress, getting over-hungry and a cascade of events that can happen when we put our priorities and what is good for us last on the list. Staying ahead of it is critical during busy and stressful times. What is IT? It is feeling run-down, burnt out, overwhelmed, over-hungry, drained, or feeling thin. When we feel this way, we are susceptible to our old patterns of seeking comfort, ie ALCOHOL or food to comfort ourselves. And we know that relying on these things for comfort doesn't really work because we over-do it and then feel even worse. So we have to stay AHEAD of it by taking care of ourselves, slowing down and prioritizing our well being. You deserve to build in time for yourself to take good care of you no matter what is going on! Check out the early-bird enrollment of Stop Over-drinking and Start Living HERE:https://www.angelamascenik.com/joinsodsl Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, Alive AF!, feeling unmotivated, do it anyway, private coaching, what we can and can't control, how to enjoy the holidays without overdrinking, you can say no, staying ahead of it

Podcast rewind, this episode gives you permission to not feel obligated to do all the things around the holidays that you normally do 'just because it's family' or otherwise. I discuss how you have free will and autonomy as an adult to decide if you do things or not. You don't have to do anything you don't want to do. And yes, some people won't like it and it's ok. If you do decide to do it even though you don't like it, own that it was still your decision to make. You will feel more empowered and better about being there than telling yourself you have to suck it up because it's what's expected of you. Learning how to start honoring yourself and doing things that are right for you is a process, take it slow, and watch how when you start honoring yourself, you feel better and will not need to escape with alcohol as much. Also, I've re-opened my original Stop Over-drinking and Start Living 6-month coaching program!!!Re-vamped, check it out here, www.angelamascenik.com/joinsodsl Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, Alive AF!, feeling unmotivated, do it anyway, private coaching, what we can and can't control, how to enjoy the holidays without overdrinking, you can say no

Have you heard the phrase 'we can't do it alone?' Well, you are in for a special treat today because two of my amazing clients agreed to join me today on the podcast and discuss the value and importance of community. I just held a short retreat for a lovely group of women whom I have been working together with for the past 5 months. We have connected, we shared hard stories, we celebrated each other, we coached, and we healed, it was truly a transformative experience and it all came together in person, here in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. On the podcast we discussed how it's easier to be vulnerable in a group of women who share the same struggles vs family or friends, the benefits of communities where you are all working towards similar goals, what letting go of perfection can do for you and so much more! I'm so thankful for Deborah and Julie's willingness to come on the podcast today, I hope you find this episode moving and encouraging to join a group or community to get the help you deserve! Here is the link to sign up for the How to Enjoy the Holidays Without Over-drinking class https://www.angelamascenik.com/holidaysMake sure you sign up for the class so you can hear the details of the new Stop Over-drinking and Start Living program that will be open for early-bird enrollment next week!!! Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, Alive AF!, feeling unmotivated, do it anyway, private coaching, what we can and can't control, how to enjoy the holidays without overdrinking

Hi friends, in the wake of our latest political news I thought it might be good to remember what we can and can't control. And you can apply what I am teaching here to any unexpected event or un-desired outcome in your life. Tune in and listen to me explain: 1) Whatever you are feeling is OK 2) Decide how you want to show up for yourself today, regardless of how you feel 3) Remember NO ONE can dictate what you think/feel 4) Focus on the obstacle that is real and in front of you today and we will take it one day at a time 5) Nature is a good role model, go outside and let it show you Also, let other people have their feelings.. you and your feelings are ok and so are theirs! xo, Angela Apply to work with me one on one: https://form.typeform.com/to/x8tcz6lmSign up for Cancun or Palm Spring here:https://www.angelamascenik.com/2024retreatsandcoachingHow to Enjoy the Holidays without Over-drinking Masterclass sign up:www.angelamascenik.com/holidays Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, Alive AF!, feeling unmotivated, do it anyway, private coaching, what we can and can't control, how to enjoy the holidays without overdrinking

Feeling unmotivated, annoyed, tired and not like 'doing it?' Well, add this podcast episode to your queue and give it a listen. Learning how to over-ride the feeling of 'not wanting to' is critical for ANY change you want to make. Not feeling like it is as normal as it gets. But if you are constantly giving into that feeling and not doing the thing... you won't be making much progress towards your goals. And the truth is YOU CAN still do things even when you don't feel like it and it's really actually not that hard. Tune in and listen to the 3 steps you can take to get your AS* into action even when you don't feel like it! Here are the 3 steps: Acknowledge 'I am feeling like I don't feel like it' name how that feels and consciously engage with it, breathe, and process. Ask this question: Do I want to be someone who doesn't do something because I don't feel like it? Ask this question: What is a really easy thing I can do right now that will move me forward - THEN DO IT! Repeat as needed! Apply to work with me one on one: https://form.typeform.com/to/x8tcz6lmSign up for Cancun or Palm Spring here:https://www.angelamascenik.com/2024retreatsandcoaching Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, wine free work week, sober retreat, How to handle differences of opinion, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, Alive AF!, feeling unmotivated, do it anyway, sober retreat, private coaching

Episode 302, How To Not Over-drink During Hard Times - REWINDThis episode got brought back out because I think we all need some tips right now, especially in this very contentious election season! No matter who you are voting for, give it a listen. It will help you understand that how you are feeling 1) isn't a 'problem' AND 2) That you don't NEED to over-drink in response to stress. There are better solutions to handle stress than drinking wine. Focusing on what you can do/have done, and taking good care of yourself and what you can control (which is YOU, no one else) will be helpful during this time. Sign up for Cancun or Palm Springs Retreat HERE: https://www.angelamascenik.com/2024retreatsandcoachingAPPLY to work with me privately HERE:https://form.typeform.com/to/x8tcz6lmTags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners who still drink, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, wine free work week, sober retreat, How to handle differences of opinion, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, Alive AF!, 300 episodes, how to let it go, healing, acceptance, how to reduce stress during election, how to not over-drink during stressful times

This episode explores the idea that we need to 'let things go.' And the truth is it's hard to let things go, especially if you have been hurt or experienced painful things, like death, divorce, family estrangement and more. So, instead of letting go, we recommend you focus on healing and acceptance. This doesn't mean you allow bad things in your life to keep happening, it means we need to find a middle ground when you get triggered to soften the edges and accept your feelings instead of pushing them down and trying to force yourself to let it go, when really, that doesn't work. You can get better at how you react to certain painful memories or things from your past. This episodes goes into some tools you can use to accept versus letting it go. Ideally, you work on letting go of the concept, letting it go! Work with me:Apply to work with me one on one: https://form.typeform.com/to/x8tcz6lm Join me on a Sober Retreat:https://www.angelamascenik.com/2024retreatsandcoaching Check out Alive AF!www.angelamascenik.com/aliveaf Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, wine free work week, sober retreat, How to handle differences of opinion, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, Alive AF!, 300 episodes, how to let it go, healing, acceptance

We are celebrating 300 episodes of the Stop Over-drinking and Start Living Podcast! Coach Steph Tell happily joined me today and together we reflected on 300 episodes. Coach Steph joined my original small group coaching program right when I started this version of the podcast in January 2019. She's been here for the full journey of this podcast, multiple coaching programs launched, and has seen hundreds of women come through all working on their own relationship with alcohol. We discuss the most common trends over the past 5 years that include, coaching on relationships, including those adult children, evening routines that make it feel impossible to cut back, how people handle failures, and how doing the work for 5 years just makes you better and better. You don't want to miss this milestone episode of celebration and advice, no matter where you are on your journey to cut back! Don't forget to leave me a 5-start iTunes review today! Join Alive AF! www.angelamascenik.com/aliveafGet info about my 1-day Sober October Retreat, www.angelamascenik.com/eventsSign up to retreat in Cancun with me in December and/or Palm Springs in May 2025 here: https://www.angelamascenik.com/2024retreatsandcoachingWork with me privately by filling out an application HERE: https://form.typeform.com/to/x8tcz6lm Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, wine free work week, sober retreat, How to handle differences of opinion, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, Alive AF!, 300 episodes, reflecting, journey to cut back

Things are feeling stressful right now for a lot of people. Hurricanes, election cycles, problems at home with kids or family and this can leave us feeling overly stressed, worn out and worried. This episode helps you with some tips on how to deal with extreme stress and difficult situations, which don't include alcohol. Drinking in response to deeply stressful situations isn't good for you or your nervous system in the long run. We need to be aware of our feelings during difficult times, our feelings are trying to get us to pay attention and take action. We also need to focus on what we CAN and are WILLING to do during these situations. Deciding on actions you can take and then focusing on that will help you feel less stressed and powerless. Focusing on simple things like drinking enough water, moving your body and 'healthier' ways to give your mind a break like books, tv, movies, games and more. Tune in and hear real tips that don't have the negative side effects like alcohol on how to deal with extreme stress.Western North Carolina Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts, way to support:Come to my 1-day Sober October Retreat in Chapel Hill, NC, 100% of all proceeds will be donated to the hurricane relief efforts, 3 spots remain, www.angelamascenik.com/eventsBeloved Asheville - getting supplies and food to people who need it most: www.belovedasheville.com Helicopter Aid to the mountain towns where roads have been wiped out and the people are unreachable https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-hope-mill-incs-hurricane-relief Manna Food Bank https://www.mannafoodbank.org/ Diaper Bank, Asheville https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/4KPWPUR2FANA/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex American Red Cross - Helene https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFrOE9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHWdK8PZpm78EetA-9Nz1dc0kkOlU_WE3mrXPh1M2SFat39RkLDQwVA0pWw_aem_b-25EoKsqDW1ws0uqwrbog Samaritan's Purse https://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/pray-for-those-in-helenes-path/Mountain Mule Packer Ranch, this operation is using pack mules to get to the people who are stranded in the mountains where the roads have been washed out, here is the Venmo, it has been vetted: Venmo Michele-Toberer and the Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/mountainmulepackersranch Tags: Hurricane Helene Relief, Hurricane Helene, over-drinking during stress, how to deal with extreme stress, anxiety relief without drinking, sober curious, stop over-drinking and start living, election stress, Angela Mascenik life coach, how to stop drinking, why do I drink so much, alcohol support for women, grey area drinking support, sober curious, how to stop drinking, I drink too much wine, am I an alcoholic, life coach for women who drink too much

When did we become a society that became scared of negative recourse when sharing personal beliefs, values, and decisions? I had this question burning in my mind because of how divisive we can be at times, especially now, in our current political climate. In this week's episode I dive into how to expand our emotional capacity for discomfort, especially when we are presented with opposing views and beliefs. Being divisive doesn't work. Black and white thinking doesn't work. And getting angry or hateful at other people when they don't share the same beliefs at us doesn't work.. So, what works? Empathy, understanding, and expanding our own ability to be with our uncomfortable feelings when we see other people thinking and doing differently than us. It improves YOUR quality of life. It makes things more peaceful. It helps bring people together. We can solve problems better, drink less alcohol and be happier in our lives. Who doesn't want that? Tune in and hear how you can expand your tolerance for differences so you can feel better and drink less in your own life! Join Alive AF! Now, membership open until 10/1 www.angelamascenik.com/aliveaf Sign up to retreat in Cancun with me in December and/or Palm Springs in May 2025 here: https://www.angelamascenik.com/2024retreatsandcoaching Work with me privately by filling out an application HERE: https://form.typeform.com/to/x8tcz6lmTags:How to handle differences of opinion, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, Angela Mascenik, stop over-drinking and start living, Alive AF!

The episode I share the news that a lovely man that I met while I was just beginning my journey to change my relationship with alcohol, has passed away. He owned an organic wine farm in Sicily called Agriturismo Tarantola. https://www.gorgodeldrago.it/en/ His name is Filippo Testa and he touched my life in a profound and deeply spiritual way. I visited his farm during my journey to stop over-drinking and I came home from that trip and wrote a podcast about the unconditional love that I found there on his farm and in Sicily. This podcast shares that original podcast I wrote and recorded back in 2018 along with 2 poems that Phillipo and I created together using piano music that the shared with us while we were on his farm. It is unbelievably beautiful and I wish everyone could have an experience like I did, then. His legacy will live on forever. I will never forget the impact he had on my life at such a special, transformative time. Say YES to your life. Share your sentiments with people who move you. Go on the adventure, see it, feel it, appreciate this one life you have to experience all the things. Here is the translation of the poem that Fillipo wrote: I arriveI goI enterI leaveI departand I meet. I meet different peopledifferent culturesdifferent languagesdifferent colorsIt's the worldthat spins incessantlyin your hands. And what do you leave behind??What do you leave behind?? Maybe a fragrancea flowera gesturea wordlove or maybe nothingabsolute silence. Butit's not difficult to turnhatred into lovea tear into a smilerain into sunshine. And youwhat do you leave behind?You, a drop on a leaf that shines like silverYou, a drop among many dropsthat form the meetingsthat bind us together, drawn by one thing:lovefor peoplefor lifefor everything. You leave a smilea hopeyou leave a tracethat remains etchedin the folds of my heart. So leave,always leave something of yourselfso that you may live foreverin a stepin a leafin the green meadowon the hillat evening and at morningso that even the dewwill remind me of a meetingalways and forever. You aremy box of colors. How many of you are there?So many, so very manyand how many colors you leave behind. Vivid colorsbright colorscolorsthat blossom in my heart. Every day I open my boxin silence. I embrace my colorsI embrace them allbecause I knowthat in this momentthey are all painting a thought of love for me. Author, Filippo Testa 2018 Join me on an adventure of a lifetime, one that will change you forever in Mexico in December 2024 or Palm Springs in 2025http://www.angelamascenik.com/2024retreatsandcoaching Join Alive AF:https://www.angelamascenik.com/aliveaf Application to work privately with me:https://form.typeform.com/to/x8tcz6lm Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, wine free work week, sober retreat, unconditional love, say yes to your life

You want to stop drinking or cut back but you often think: I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHERE TO START! It feels overwhelming. Your partner still drinks, your friends all drink, your co-workers like to drink when you travel for work trips, heck your gym buddies often meet up for wine after a workout.You know it isn't good for you.You have done some embarrassing stuff. You know it's affecting your health and likely holding you back from doing more in your life, it might be driving a wedge in some of your relationships. Listen to the replay of a class I just held and I'll tell you 5 simple things you can do TODAY to help you move forward toward the relationship you want to have with alcohol. Don't worry, I'm not going to make you swear it off forever or even today. But the class will help you do something about it right now and that is exactly what you need. Don't forget to sign up for the Wine Free Workweek Challenge happening next week: www.angelamascenik.com/wfww Grab a spot for my Cancun Retreat:http://www.angelamascenik.com/2024retreatsandcoachingTo apply for private coaching click here: https://form.typeform.com/to/x8tcz6lm

Get ready to laugh! This episode I discuss why humor is often a good strategy to help ease the pressure around changing your relationship with alcohol. Laughing releases natural feel good endorphins, takes the pressure off real time urges and battles about drinking or not, and it's fun! I encourage you to seek out funny things throughout your day. The easiest thing to laugh at is your own mind and the wild ideas and suggestions it will tell you when you don't really want to be drinking. Nature is also really funny. Going outside and observing some wildlife is sure to get a giggle or two. And videos are really funny too, if you want a funny one that I can't stop laughing about, email mehello@angelamascenik.com and I'll send it to you!! Join me for Wine Free Workweek: www.angelamascenik.com/wfww Grab one of the last 4 spots to Cancun: http://www.angelamascenik.com/2024retreatsandcoaching Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, humor, laugh

I am delighted to dedicate a full podcast episode on JOURNALING! I get asked all the time, 'Why do I need to journal?' 'Do I have to journal?' 'I hate journaling' 'I don't know how to journal.' And this episode goes into 3 areas: Why do I need to journal? How to Journal? What to do with the journaling after. The big takeaway is this: Journaling helps you see how your mind is responding to things. It helps you learn about yourself more and it helps you connect with yourself on a deeper level and when you do that you are more capable of changing your behavior (like the over-drinking). I hope you enjoy this episode! Ohhh, and guess what's coming back in September? The Wine Free Work-week Challenge,Check it out here www.angelamascenik.com/wfww4 spots left in the Cancun + Coaching opportunity, don't miss it: http://www.angelamascenik.com/2024retreatsandcoachingCheck out Alive AF! here:https://www.angelamascenik.com/aliveafApply to work with me privately here:https://form.typeform.com/to/x8tcz6lm Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, overcome your biggest fears, journaling, why do I journal, how do I journal, what do I do with the journaling after

This podcast episode takes you through a few exercises in naming and overcoming your fears that might be stopping you from reaching your goals. Fear can help us or hold us back. When looking at making personal changes such as alcohol, fear is something that typically holds us back. It's important to really see your fears and then decide what you want to do from there. Do you want to take action or do you want to stay where you are? We need to go through the exercise of facing our fears before we can make a clear decision. Tune in and listen as I walk you through how to face and overcome your biggest fears! 4 spots left in the Cancun + Coaching opportunity, don't miss it: http://www.angelamascenik.com/2024retreatsandcoachingCheck out Alive AF! here:https://www.angelamascenik.com/aliveafApply to work with me privately here:https://form.typeform.com/to/x8tcz6lm Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, overcome your biggest fears

This episodes dives into the how to see the payoff and the beauty in the process to your goals instead of focusing on just end goal. I recently led a small group of women on a challenging 8-mile hike during my Seattle Retreat and it was foggy at the peak. But, I quickly realized that the hike wasn't about the great views at the end, it was more about putting yourself in an opportunity to expand your discomfort and to grow and that the payoff will serve you LATER, maybe not right in that moment, but you will call on your skills that you learned during that hike for years to come. And that is the same way to approach any goal or change you want to make. It's about celebrating yourself along the way and finding the ways in which you did make changes and got out of your comfort zone. This makes the journey of it more fun and motivates you to keep going. Tune in and hear more about this hike and why expanding your discomfort and celebrating yourself along the way is what you need to be focusing on! Check out Alive AF! here:https://www.angelamascenik.com/aliveafGrab the last few Cancun Retreat Spots here:http://www.angelamascenik.com/2024retreatsandcoachingApply to work with me privately here:https://form.typeform.com/to/x8tcz6lm Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, beauty in the process

Join me for a conversation I had with my very good friends, Josh and Dan. We have been friends for 25 years and have navigated as much as any friendship could. We discuss navigating the relationship when someone changes their relationship with alcohol. We also discuss the secrets to maintaining and growing our friendships, that include being authentic, trusting each other, telling each other the truth and investing time into the relationship. I hope you enjoy this special conversation!! Check out Alive AF! here:https://www.angelamascenik.com/aliveafGrab the last few Cancun Retreat Spots here:http://www.angelamascenik.com/2024retreatsandcoachingApply to work with me privately here:https://form.typeform.com/to/x8tcz6lm Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, friendships

My amazing client asked me this question and I thought it was so great that I did a podcast on it. Your feelings drive your behavior, so if you are wanting to make behavior changes, learning how to feel your feelings and understanding your feelings on a deeper level is crucial. This episode dives into the WHY we want to know how your feelings actually feel in your body. I'm talking about the physical sensations you get when you are having a feeling. The tightness you feel when you are anxious. The fiery hotness you feel when you are angry. The empty hollow feeling you feel when you are sad. The lightness you feel when you are happy. These are the sensations of your feelings. And if you can develop a skill of noticing and describing these sensations while they are happening, a couple things will happen. You can pause long enough to interrupt automatic behavior and prevent doing something you actually don't want to do like drink alcohol. You will get to know yourself and your like/dislikes and give yourself natural pleasures and be able to process feelings instead of numb or escape or over-work/do Tune in and hear all of this explained! Read my blog here:https://www.angelamascenik.com/blogCheck out Alive AF! here:https://www.angelamascenik.com/aliveafGrab the last few Cancun Retreat Spots here:http://www.angelamascenik.com/2024retreatsandcoachingApply to work with me privately here:https://form.typeform.com/to/x8tcz6lm Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, discomfort, current discomfort, easy, shouldn't be easy, challenges, mistakes, unsupportive comments, drinking social pressures, why do I need to know how to

This podcast episode is an update on the Sober Sunrise Project, grief surrounding the unexpected and sudden loss of my sister in-law, Teresa, and being flexible on changing plans. I share the importance of taking care of yourself no matter what unexpected or difficult thing happens in your life. I also share why learning to process your feelings is so important so that you can call on your tools during difficult times when you need the tools the most. And my thoughts on how drinking during difficult times makes things so much worse and I have found a deeper gratitude for my sobriety in this time and it has helped me find gratitude everyday even when things feel so sad. Take care of yourself friends, your life matters and your goals matter and I'm here to help you figure this out! Resources mentioned in the podcast:Death Doula Shawna Barlettehttps://www.thedoulahearts.com/The Traveling Chefhttps://thetravellingcafe.com/Read my blog here:https://www.angelamascenik.com/blogCheck out Alive AF! here:https://www.angelamascenik.com/aliveafGrab the last few Cancun Retreat Spots here:http://www.angelamascenik.com/2024retreatsandcoachingApply to work with me privately here:https://form.typeform.com/to/x8tcz6lm Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, discomfort, current discomfort, easy, shouldn't be easy, challenges, mistakes, unsupportive comments, drinking social pressures, up-leveling, discomfort, grief, sunrises, changing plans

If you've successfully cut back on how much you are drinking, even if it's just one extra day less or instead of 3 drinks you've been having 2 more often, you had to go through some discomfort to do that right? You had to process urges, manage your mind, say no more often, and all that isn't a walk in the park, it's UNCOMFORTABLE. When you move towards any goal you will have different levels of discomfort. The first level of discomfort is often the hardest but once you accomplish it and make some headway it becomes less uncomfortable and you can even settle into the new normal. It feels more natural, like you don't have to try as hard. Well, this episode I talk about up-leveling that discomfort and choosing to feel uncomfortable AGAIN to make more progress towards your goal. You also want to listen as I tell you a story about my recent 'tiny' house rental.. let's call it the ultimate test of my level of discomfort, ha ha! Read my blog here:https://www.angelamascenik.com/blogCheck out Alive AF! here:https://www.angelamascenik.com/aliveafGrab the last few Cancun Retreat Spots here:http://www.angelamascenik.com/2024retreatsandcoachingApply to work with me privately here:https://form.typeform.com/to/x8tcz6lm Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, discomfort, current discomfort, easy, shouldn't be easy, challenges, mistakes, unsupportive comments, drinking social pressures, up-leveling, discomfort

This episode dives in the problem of people in our lives who might say unsupportive comments about you cutting back or quitting alcohol. I explain WHY they might do this and how to navigate it if the person who is the offender is important to you. I also discuss our culture and the social pressure we experience when we are actively trying to change things. These things can be scary and make us not want to share and tell the truth about our drinking. But remember, this discomfort is temporary and you can get to a place where you aren't bothered by our heavy drinking society and other peoples thoughts and comments. Down the road, you will have established stronger boundaries, you will say no to doing things or being around people who don't feel supportive, you will move past this and have the true freedom you seek. Read my blog here:https://www.angelamascenik.com/blogCheck out Alive AF! here:https://www.angelamascenik.com/aliveafGrab the last few Cancun Retreat Spots here:http://www.angelamascenik.com/2024retreatsandcoachingApply to work with me privately here:https://form.typeform.com/to/x8tcz6lm Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, discomfort, current discomfort, easy, shouldn't be easy, challenges, mistakes, unsupportive comments, drinking social pressures