That Honest Friend

It's easy to put our worth into the someone else's power when we struggle with dealing with our feelings during sobriety. But the good news is - YOU have the power to reclaim that! I discuss this a bit and share some ways you can get started.

We all have moments of weakness. When we sit in the raw emotion and stare that moment in the eyes, we can really learn more about ourselves and how to cope through life's disappointments without running away.

Hesitant to give up alcohol because of labels? How about trying to identify labels as you figure out sobriety? In this episode, I share why it is OKAY to not label yourself when you are no longer drinking and how you can take charge of your own sobriety.

When you have emotions that feel uncomfortable, you might feel like you are too much. This is what traditionally leads to not wanting to feel those things. In this episode, I address those and give a few pointers on identifying and changing your mindset in that area.

Do you want to drink when you feel anything other than happiness? How about when you feel happiness too? Many people do. In this episode, we talk about why feelings lead to drinking and why your feelings MATTER.

Listen when something does not feel right! I had a scary experience recently that reminded my why I should. Our intuition or "gut feeling" is there for a reason.

Many of us have been hurt or felt abandoned by a friendship at one point or another. Let's talk about what that is like and why it is worth being open to friendships even though you've been hurt in the past.

There are many claims of certain weight loss, one size fits all plans, promises of six packs and so much more out there. I am going to share with you why that will never work for you and what WILL for lasting change. If you are looking for support or accountability, please reach out to me at thathonestfriend1@gmail.com

Do you find that you nurture and "fix" to the point of resentment and self destruction? If so, this episode is for you! Today I talk about why you don't have to fix it for everyone and you should really just focus on your own happiness FIRST. Lead by example!

Do you find that you put your happiness in someone else's hands? How does that go for you when you do it? It is time to drop expectations, start treating others how you want to be treated, and trust that you can be happy without constantly expecting others to respond the way YOU would like them too. Tough love up in here today!

It can be hard to keep a good energy when the people we care about in life are hurting. In this episode, we discuss why it is important to maintain a good energy for yourself and for those in your life.

Do you wake up some days and get hit with a wave of anxiety? Do you find that you shut down and just quit caring only to let it pile on the next day? In this episode, I share some quick tips on how you can work through your anxiety by focusing on your own health and wellness first.

Do you have a hard time creating a morning routine based on what some expert tells you what to do? Well, I am here to tell you that you can create a positive morning in a way that works for YOU! The important thing is to take action and not focus on specific order. Be flexible on the days you need to! Email me at thathonestfriend1@gmail.com

Do you feel a worn out, exhausted and just tired of this same old crap in life? Chances are - you have forgotten to get back to basics FOR YOU. Let's discuss this topic if you feel like you can relate in some way. A quick little kick in the pants for you this week ;) More to come on this topic!

Are you in a place where you think drug or alcohol use may be taking over your life? Listen in as we talk about when I started to have those thoughts in my own life and how that led me to make changes. Reach out to me at thathonestfriend1@gmail.com at ANY time!

Are you tired of going through the holidays feeling like you have to be all or nothing? Like you cannot enjoy treats at all or that you just give up healthy living until January? LOTS OF PEOPLE DO! This episode will help you shift your mindset so you can have the best of both worlds!

Candid, real talk on your past experiences and how they are defining your behaviors TODAY! What can you do about it? Listen in and let's make some progress on the struggle areas in your life.

An interview with Heather Beebe (Unstoppable You Coaching) who talks about her experience with co-parenting, how she helps others who co-parent, and her Women's Wellness Retreat in 2020! Lots of gems of advice in this interview! You can reach her at www.unstoppableyoucoach.com.

Do you feel like it is hard to have a TRUE friendship or relationship? Oh my - I SO GET IT! Today I share a bit about my experience and why I think it is important to push past fear and trust in the people who make you better.

Do you struggle with the F word - fear - too? Today I share with you how you can push past it and some of my own experiences. Maybe you can relate? Let's talk about how it can change your life. Want to join my community or get coaching 1:1 from me? Find more info here! www.patreon.com/thathonestfriend

Do you feel like life is moving at a rapid speed and isn't all together? Don't feel alone. So many people can relate to that exact feeling. In this episode, I share a recent experience and what I discovered I needed to turn my attitude back around.

Tired of trying every diet under the sun and feeling like a failure? Well, guess what? There is a way to get lasting results over time and it means changing your relationship with food. It has worked for me and I am going to share it with you in today's episode. Grab a pen and paper. It's time to start shifting that mindset and apply these changes!

Do you find it tough to love fitness? Here I share 3 ways to help you FALL IN LOVE with fitness. It's not the quickest method - but it is the lasting one!

In this episode, I discuss my journey of change with removing alcohol from my life, how it almost destroyed my life, and some things to consider if you see alcohol as a problem in your own life.

Motivation does not always work when working towards your health and fitness goals - but today I am going to share with you what DOES work. Smash those goals in your health and fitness, crave more, and never look back/

Let's talk about why you need more sleep! 4 reasons you should be getting it and 4 ways you can get it!

I finished the Whole 30 last week! I am sharing my experience and what I learned along the way to hopefully help YOU get started too!

Are you always worried about what everyone else thinks and keeping them happy? Tune in and let's chat about why people pleasing doesn't serve you or anyone around you!

Real talk with Heather Timmons, personal trainer and speaker, about motivation, fitness, and LIFE! Tune in to be inspired to make changes in your life and hear what people are asking about.