Podcasts about being sober

Garza sits down in-person with Robb Flynn. Vocalist & guitar player of heavy metal band MACHINE HEAD. New album “UNATØNED” out April 25th! Catch them on tour April-May. https://linktr.ee/machineheadSPONSORS:Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVBDistroKid - https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF!Garza Podcast Coffee - https://conceptcafes.com/product/garzapodcastcoffee/43Patreon - Coming Soon!CHAPTERS:00:00 - Robb Credits Garza Adding ‘From This Day' to Live Set05:11 - Chris Barnes09:23 - Making ‘The Burning Red' Album11:45 - Murder Car - Ross Robinson13:50 - Guitarist Logan Mader Quitting15:23 - Bar Fights & Internally Falling Apart18:33 - Getting Therapy23:55 - Recording ‘The Burning Red' at Indigo Ranch Studio30:16 - Slipknot in Studio w/ Machine Head33:40 - Being Sober for Writing Records35:27 - Driving to Indigo Ranch is Dangerous36:45 - Robb Can't Listen or Play ‘The Burning Red'39:28 - Being Adopted41:50 - Accidental Weed Smoking, Tobacco Pipes & Olympia Beer45:00 - Old R&B, Pop & Oldies Music Upbringing48:01 - Growing Up in San Lorenzo, CA52:35 - Robb Goes Back to Old House56:59 - Writing Songs to Get Rid of Bad Memories1:03:08 - Barfly Movie Influencing Writing Process 1:06:53 - His Infected Pierced Nipple1:09:56 - Getting Sober After Partying Too Hard1:11:05 - Getting Naked in Vocal Booth to Record1:15:53 - Director Michael Martin1:18:45 - Confronting, Facing Childhood House & Sexual Trauma1:21:24 - ‘Supercharger' Album1:25:40 - ‘Crashing Around You' Music Video & Touring After 9111:32:46 - Urinating in Public1:35:43 - Having Conversations w/ People1:39:22 - ‘Through the Ashes of Empires' Album1:45:58 - Struggling Financially1:50:28 - Getting Turned Down by 35 Labels1:53:36 - Resigning to Roadrunner 1:56:59 - Writing ‘Imperium'2:00:30 - Coldplay Fan2:05:01 - Classical Guitar Lessons in High School2:07:57 - Taking Mescaline2:11:41 - Robert Fripp2:13:56 - Writing ‘The Blackening' Album2:24:30 - Having Imposter Syndrome on Tour2:28:05 - Winning “Album of the Year” & “Golden God” Award2:29:54 - Metallica & Touring2:32:46 - Dad Rents Guitar for Robb But Joins Band to Sing2:37:06 - First Time Getting Drunk Was to Metallica2:41:19 - Seeing Metallica Live & Meeting James Hetfield2:43:29 - Playing Cover & Original Songs at Parties2:46:07 - New Record out April 25th & Ø in Each Song2:47:55 - Having Records Before They Come Out2:51:43 - Writing ‘Unbøund' Riff2:55:41 - Growing up on Punk Rock2:56:37 - Would Robb Ever Do Something Differently?3:01:53 - Music Saves Robb's Life3:01:44 - Robb on Mitch Lucker Memorial Show & Mayhem Festival3:04:40 - Losing Band Members & Friends3:25:06 - Sacrifices for Band to Keep Going3:34:05 - New Record Has Different Structure3:38:53 - Writing Lyrics at 3 AM3:41:16 - Last Song on New Album3:46:46 - First Seeing Korn & Getting Signed Through Robb3:50:37 - Biohazard3:52:28 - Garza Drinks Machine Head Shotgun Blast Whiskey3:58:00 - Patreon Teaser

Garza sits down in-person with death metal/deathcore band INGESTED. Their new single "Altar of Flesh" is out now! https://ingested.co.ukSPONSORS:https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF!Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVBINGESTED is:Josh Davies - VocalsSean Hynes - GuitarLyn Jeffs - DrumsAndrew Virrueta - GuitarThomas O'Malley - BassCHAPTERS:00:00 - Hassle of Flying05:13 - New Song08:26 - Process of Recording Songs15:22 - Working w/ New Members19:31 - Garza & Andrew Virrueta Catching Up24:05 - Andrew joining Ingested26:56 - Miles Dimitri28:51 - Vision of the Band31:59 - Brainscan Film34:10 - Terminator39:35 - Horror Films41:12 - How Josh Get into Music 45:50 - Oasis Ticket Prices49:52 - The UK & Venues54:41 - Three Little Pigs59:52 - Terrifier1:03:45 - Marriage1:05:43 - Lyn on Being Sober & Cycling1:14:50 - Happy Drunk1:18:25 - Almost Gave Up & Real Jobs1:24:15 - Aborted1:26:00 - “Inhaling” American Food1:30:32 - Josh Always Wanted to Tour

Tribe Sober Activist Jen came to our workshop 8 years ago and has been thriving in her alcohol free life ever since! In this episode:- Jens turning point came on March 14th 2017 – that was the moment when she realised that her life revolved around alcohol She talked of the loneliness and shame of struggling with her drinking as a mom She had tried to made the change alone but kept going back to Day One over and over  Jen explained that attending a Tribe Sober workshop changed everything for her Jen listed her Benefits of Sobriety:- Gaining mental clarity and regaining control over life. Experiencing life in a deeper, more meaningful way. Finding new interests, volunteering, and enjoying family life. I asked Jen how she managed social situations as a non drinker:- She'll always have a drink in her hand and if she's offered some alcohol she'll just say: "I'm fine for now." We agreed on the power of confidence and body language when responding to pressure to drink We discussed the normalisation of alcohol including the:- powerful influence of advertising and the media in shaping our drinking habits. the danger of the “Mommy Juice” culture and how its made alcohol into an essential parenting aid Jen is a bit of an Activist when it comes to… Calling out misleading media messages promoting alcohol. Together we've written letters to women's magazines challenging their alcohol-friendly narratives. Jen left us with 5 great Tips for Those Starting out on this life changing journey Be kind to yourself—focus on one day at a time. Push through those cravings and difficult emotions. – get comfortable with being uncomfortable Set yourself an initial goal – for her reaching 100 days alcohol-free was a game-changer Join Tribe Sober to connect with others on the same path Read quit-lit books that resonate with you (e.g., Holly Whitaker Quit Like a Woman and , Catherine Gray who wrote the Unexpected Joy of Being Sober). More Info We're including a free Masterclass, Membership and Coaching session to the next few people who book into the Tribe Sober Retreat in Bali in October Talking of payment we have a 3-part payment plan – first payment reserves your spot then second and third payments are later in the year. Check out the Bali Retreat info via this link and then email me on janet@tribesober.com and we'll get you started on this life changing journey Episode Sponsor This episode is sponsored by the Tribe Sober Membership Program.  If you want to change your relationship with alcohol then sign up today Read more about our program and subscribe HERE Help us to Spread the Word! We made this podcast so that we can reach more people who need our help.  Please subscribe and share. If you enjoyed the podcast, then please leave us a 5-star review on Apple podcasts. Take a screenshot of your review, and DM it to Tribe Sober's Instagram page – see PS below for instructions. We'll send you something special to say thank you! We release a podcast episode every Saturday morning. You can follow Tribe Sober on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. You can join our private Facebook group HERE. PS: How to Leave a Rating/Review in Apple Podcasts (on an iOS Device) Open the Podcasts app. EASY. Choose “Search” from the bottom row of icons and enter the name of the show (e.g. Recover Like a Mother) into the search field. Select the show under Shows (not under Episodes). Scroll down past the first few episodes until you see Ratings & Reviews. Click Write a Review underneath the displayed reviews from other listeners. You'll then have the option to rate the show on a 5-star scale and write a review (you can rate without writing too but it's always good to read your experience).  

In this special one-year "Podiversary" episode, Sara and Heather answer listener questions to celebrate their podcasting journey and connect with the Daymakers community. Packed with insights, tips, and heartfelt moments, this Q&A covers everything from sober tools to handling stress without alcohol. Tune in for an episode that's as informative as it is inspiring!   What's Inside This Episode: Sober Tools & Weird Hacks The tools that have helped Sara and Heather thrive in sobriety. The quirky strategies they've adopted to handle cravings and triggers.   Nutrition and Sobriety Foods to support your alcohol-free journey, from dopamine boosters to high-protein snacks. How your diet can impact cravings and overall well-being.   Reflections on One Year Alcohol-Free How sobriety changed Sara and Heather's lives in ways they never imagined. The unexpected joys and challenges of hitting one-year milestones.   Parenting While Sober Sara opens up about how quitting drinking made her a more patient and present parent. Heather shares how sobriety strengthened her ability to show up for herself and her family.   Managing Stress Without Alcohol Practical strategies to navigate tough times while staying alcohol-free. Why responding instead of reacting is key to emotional sobriety.   Favorite Quitlit Books and Concepts From This Naked Mind to We Are the Luckiest, hear about the books that changed their perspectives. Sara and Heather's favorite takeaways and why these reads are worth your time.   Daily Routines & Habits for Success Insights into Sara and Heather's routines that keep them grounded and motivated. The small but powerful habits that make a big difference in sobriety.   Making Amends When and how to approach amends in your recovery journey. Why changed behavior is the most powerful apology.   Silly Skills That Work The “silly” tools and habits Sara and Heather initially doubted but now swear by. How an open mind can transform your alcohol-free journey. Resources Mentioned: Join The Daymakers Community for group coaching, resources, and connection Explore One-on-one coaching spots with Heather for personalized support. Recommended Books: This Naked Mind by Annie Grace We Are the Luckiest by Laura McKowen The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray   Follow the podcast on Social Media: IG: @nomorewasteddays.pod   Follow Sara on Social Media: IG: @no_more_wasted_days TikTok: @no_more_wasted_days Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoMoreWastedDaysOfficial   Follow Heather on Social Media: IG: @theheatherleecollective TikTok: @thealcoholfreecoach Celebrate with Us: If you love the show, leave a review and wish us a happy Podiversary! Your support helps us reach more listeners and continue sharing tools to live a better, alcohol-free life.

We're kicking off World Mental Health Month with the author of ‘The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober', Catherine Gray. 11 years ago, Catherine had a ‘raging alcohol addiction', but since her recovery, she's become an integral voice to help people go sober every day. In this episode, she joins Dr Alex George to share her key lessons and the tips she'd offer to the sober curious.In part 1, Catherine shares the anxiety she had around being alcohol-free, the reasons why she couldn't just cut down her intake and the personal transformation that has come with putting the bottle down. Catherine also shares her thoughts on whether you must hit rock bottom before you stop. Follow @unexpectedjoyof and get her book, ‘The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober'Get Catherine's debut novel ‘Versions of a Girl' Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex's book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textIn this exciting and unconventional episode of gAy A, Steve Bennet-Martin, aka Sober Steve the Podcast Guy, puts AI to the test! Can AI really understand the intersections of queerness and sobriety? Steve and ChatGPT dive into some of the most powerful themes shared by LGBTQIA+ individuals in recovery, exploring how technology can shed light on these deep, personal experiences. Plus, can you tell the difference between AI Steve and Real Steve? Tune in and find out!Key Takeaways:•Can AI Relate?: How AI reflects on the shared queer and sober experiences and the common challenges we face.•What's Your Favorite Part of Being Sober?: Steve and ChatGPT discuss authenticity, self-acceptance, and the incredible connections formed in sobriety.•How Do Queerness and Sobriety Intersect?: A deep dive into how living authentically and staying sober are connected journeys.•AI's Survival Guide for the First 90 Days: Practical tips on how to get through early sobriety and why support networks matter more than ever.•Can You Tell the Difference?: Steve challenges you—can you spot when it's AI Steve talking?What's Next?Scroll up and text the show with what you thought of this episode! Also, ...- gAy A on IG

Send us a textIn this exciting and unconventional episode of gAy A, Steve Bennet-Martin, aka Sober Steve the Podcast Guy, puts AI to the test! Can AI really understand the intersections of queerness and sobriety? Steve and ChatGPT dive into some of the most powerful themes shared by LGBTQIA+ individuals in recovery, exploring how technology can shed light on these deep, personal experiences. Plus, can you tell the difference between AI Steve and Real Steve? Tune in and find out!Key Takeaways:•Can AI Relate?: How AI reflects on the shared queer and sober experiences and the common challenges we face.•What's Your Favorite Part of Being Sober?: Steve and ChatGPT discuss authenticity, self-acceptance, and the incredible connections formed in sobriety.•How Do Queerness and Sobriety Intersect?: A deep dive into how living authentically and staying sober are connected journeys.•AI's Survival Guide for the First 90 Days: Practical tips on how to get through early sobriety and why support networks matter more than ever.•Can You Tell the Difference?: Steve challenges you—can you spot when it's AI Steve talking?What's Next?Scroll up and text the show with what you thought of this episode! Also, ...- gAy A on IG

Catherine Gray is an award-winning journalist who has written for The Guardian, Stylist, The Telegraph, Grazia, and many more. She's published 4 non-fiction books, which have sold over a million copies and been translated into 9 languages. She's best known for her book, 'The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober', which takes you through the benefits of going alcohol-free, and how it can positively impact your creativity. Her debut novel is 'Versions of a Girl'. It's a classic sliding doors story, which tells the tale of Fern, whose mother is a former ballet dancer and formidable social climber, while her father is a layabout who lives hand to mouth in Californian motels. When Fern is 14 she needs to chose who she is living with... and we follow both of those narratives. It's the ultimate nature v nurture questions - do we become who we are because of our parents, or in spite of them?We talk about avoiding stereotypes when writing characters, also why working as a journalist has helped her write on cue, and why it's vital to be critical of your own work.This week's episode is sponsored by Faber Academy's 'Writing a Novel' course. Submissions for their October 24 programme finish on the 15th and 16th September. Be quick, and find out more at faberacademy.com/writing-a-novelSupport the show at patreon.com/writersroutine@writerspodwritersroutine.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi Guys! We've got a great interview with the BIGGEST BRANCH of the Learning Tree, AEW's Big Bill 0:00 - Intro 2:05 - Defining The Learning Tree 6:49 - Bryan Keith Is Hilarious 9:58 - Being Sober, Getting Back On Track 16:18 - Bryan Danielson Might Actually Be The Best 18:15 - Jon Moxley's Advice 20:02 - The Office 23:00 - Walking Through The Airport 31:00 - Pro Wrestling's in a BOOM! 36:35 - Singles Title In Your Future? 43:27 - Bill Wants nZo (Enzo Amore) Back In Pro Wrestling Please subscribe to Rasslin'! Leave a review on Apple, Spotify (wherever you listen!) Follow on Twitter Host: @bfw Producer: @nickythegood Graphics: @nathanpurvis Admin No. 4//The Best Ever: @StephAnnie330

Abhijith Narayan who is currently working as a Product Manager at SuperGaming been in the gaming/tech industry for a measurable amount of time. Let's hear it about another underrated & upcoming industry. Stay tuned for more Follow Abhijith: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhijithnarayan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/generic_male_protagonist/

In today's episode, we're diving deep into the journey of sobriety milestones with David Wilson, better known as ‘Sober Dave'. This is Dave's second time on the podcast, and he has returned to discuss the physical and emotional changes that come with giving up alcohol, and how envisioning future benefits can help make sobriety non-negotiable. Both Anna and Dave share their experiences of navigating holidays, emotional sobriety, and the ever-present struggle with identity and self-development after years of drinking. This episode is packed with valuable strategies, personal stories, and a wealth of support for anyone rethinking their relationship with alcohol.Here are the Highlights:13:13 Commit to sobriety, plan ahead, and feel empowered.16:43 Embracing sobriety and helping others with mental health.19:59 Supportive approach to managing social isolation at work.23:04 Seek support, and create a personalised plan.29:25 Successfully managing and enjoying a holiday without drinking.44:05 Accepting the past, forgiving yourself, and moving forward purposefully.49:39 Questioning sobriety, finding strength in experience.54:38 Sobriety brings organisation and peace of mind.About the host, Anna:Anna is a certified Alcohol Mindset Coach, trained by Annie Grace of This Naked Mind. Drawing on her own journey out of alcohol addiction, she now helps others explore and control their drinking. With a career spanning 25 years as a Strategist in the Advertising industry, she combines her own lived experiences, with great insight into what makes us tick and what influences us to behave the way we do. Connect with Anna:Website: thebeliefscoach.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annadonagheyFacebook: facebook.com/thebeliefscoachInstagram: instagram.com/bigdrinkrethinkProduced by winteraudio.co.ukAbout David Wilson:Transforming his life in January 2019, David Wilson is a Certified Grey Area Drinking Coach, Trauma Informed Coach and Public Speaker. He is dedicated to motivating others to transform their lives, overcome personal challenges and embrace life with a renewed mindset. Using his unique delivery and no nonsense approach, Dave is both personable and relatable. His Top 10 Apple Podcast 'One For The Road' reaches a global audience with over 300K downloads in the first year. Dave's rich and varied guest list includes RTT founder Marisa Peer, SAS Who Dares Wins Ollie Ollerton and author of 'The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober' Catherine Gray. Dave is a No.1 Bestselling Author with his debut book, also titled 'One For The Road' - a blend of his personal memoir, coaching techniques and offers motivational tips to help the reader change their relationship with alcohol.Dave is a firm believer that the opposite of addiction is connection, which prompted him to create his own private Facebook groups so like minded people can share and connect in a safe space.Connect with Dave:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-wilsonInstagram:

DeDee Pfeiffer is an accomplished actress and advocate with a dynamic career spanning over three decades. Known for her vibrant personality and versatility, she has captivated audiences in both film and television. DeDee gained widespread recognition for her roles in popular series like "Cybill" and "For Your Love," as well as her recent work in the critically acclaimed drama "Big Sky." Beyond her acting career, DeDee is a passionate advocate for mental health and addiction recovery, drawing from her personal experiences to inspire and support others. Her journey of resilience and transformation adds a profound layer to her public persona, making her a powerful voice in both the entertainment industry and the advocacy community.   DeDee and I talk meeting for the first time, Dystopia Tonight's MS Benefit, Playboy, Seinfeld, Supernatural, Fan Culture, Chiller Theatre, William Shatner, Being Sober, Siblings that take care of each other, no room for competition, future tripping, using the Michelle card, ghost hunting and more! Enjoy!

SEASON FOUR IS GO BABY! It's been a month, an entire month...and Jamie and Tom have hated being away every single second.England are in the semi's, Labour are in power and the boys are back to kick off Season 4 with a BANG!This weeks guest is a LEGEND, the global best selling author Catherine Gray. Catherine an award-winning writer and editor who has been published in the Guardian, Stylist, the Telegraph, Grazia, The Lancet Psychiatrist, Mr & Mrs Smith, BBC Earth, Women's Health and Stella. Catherine's hit debut book, The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober, became a Sunday Times top 10 bestseller within a fortnight of publication, and attracted positive coverage from the likes of T2, Private Eye, Woman's Hour, Stylist, BBC Breakfast, the Telegraph, Grazia and the Guardian. When she's not writing, Catherine can generally be found taking twenty (identical) pictures of the sunset, wondering why she's always the sweatiest person in yoga, fighting her 'spend it all!' financial urges, or scanning the body language of strangers to see if it's OK to pet their dog.All in all - SHE IS A HERO!Her new book Versions Of A Girl is out now:https://linktr.ee/versionsofagirlWE ALSO LAUNCHED PATREON! Help us continue to deliver this podcast and sign up here:https://linktr.ee/theythinkitsallsober

+++ Bis zum 12. Juli kannst Du freiwillig und anonym bei der Europäischen Onlinebefragung zum Thema Drogen mitmachen. Hier geht's zur Umfrage: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/EWSD2024-Germany Weitere Infos zum EWSD findest Du hier: https://www.emcdda.europa.eu/topics/european-web-survey-on-drugs_en +++ In meiner Podcastfolge spreche ich mit der Ärztin Hanna Schneider darüber, welche fatalen Folgen es haben kann, als Arzt oder Ärztin süchtig zu sein und warum es Betroffene so schwer haben, sich mit einer Suchterkrankung offiziell Hilfe zu suchen. Den Link zur Studie über den Alkoholkonsum von Ärztinnen und Ärzten findest Du hier: https://link.springer.com/epdf/10.1186/s12995-018-0208-7 Die SodaKlub Podcastfolge mit Professor Georg Schomerus kannst Du Dir z.B. hier anhören: https://open.spotify.com/episode/483D0prliKjimGqOIBbBXC Die Bücher von Catherine Gray findest Du z.B. hier auf Deutsch und Englisch. „Vom unerwarteten Vergnügen, nüchtern zu sein“: https://www.amazon.de/dp/386882958X/ „The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober“: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0721L1L39/ Meine Onlinekurse "Die ersten 30 Tage ohne Alkohol mit Nathalie" und "Abstinenz stabilisieren" findest Du unter https://oamn.jetzt Und falls Du Lust hast und Dir Zeit nehmen würdest, hier findest Du die Anleitung für eine Podcast-Rezension bzw. eine Podcast-Bewertung: https://faq.oamn.jetzt/hc/de/articles/4544953792401

We kick off the summer season with sober legends Sober Dave & Johnny Lawrence talking about their friendship in the sober sphere, their mental health, getting sober as men and ongoing tools for sobriety. It was so lovely to hear about their friendship, vulnerability and how their connection led them to climb a mountain together and what they discovered about themselves as a result. They are both great advocates for men's mental health, work as coaches ad continue to raise awareness and build community in the sober space.  The Self Development Coach, Johnny Lawrence is a coach, public speaker and podcast host and his mission is to help as many people as possible with their self-development. Johnny is a popular in-person and online speaker for businesses, charities, schools, sports teams, and universities. He regularly holds MasterClasses and is passionate about delivering live sessions and engaging with his self-development community, The Changing Rooms. This online community is open to anyone with a passion for self-development, and membership is available for only £10 per month. Connect with Johnny: https://www.instagram.com/theselfdevelopmentcoach?igsh=MWkzNnR5ZHZod3lsZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr https://www.facebook.com/theselfdevelopmentcoach https://www.tiktok.com/@theselfdevelopmentcoach?_t=8nKRPvbIAAi&_r=1   Transforming his life in January 2019, David Wilson, Trauma Informed Coach and Accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach and Public Speaker, he is dedicated to motivating others to transform their lives, overcome personal challenges and embrace life with a renewed mindset. Using his unique delivery and no nonsense approach, Dave is both personable and relatable. His Top 10 Apple Podcast 'One For The Road' reaches a global audience with over 300K downloads in the first year. Dave's rich and varied guest list includes RTT founder Marisa Peer, SAS Who Dares Wins Ollie Ollerton and author of 'The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober' Catherine Gray and recently popstar Matt Willis. Connect with Dave:  https://www.soberdave.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/one-for-the-road/id1565341712 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CN86KLT8?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_1MXZRRDXXZ7BGT374RWR_1   Grab a cuppa and let's chat.  Love Kate x 

Comedian and Podcaster Brittany Schmitt bares all in a candid episode where she recounts her tumultuous journey through childhood trauma and struggles with alcoholism, leading to a stint in jail. Tune in as she shares how hitting rock bottom became the catalyst for her sobriety journey and the unexpected discovery of comedy as her saving grace Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Connect with Brittany Schmitt: https://www.instagram.com/brittanyschmitt/?hl=en Listen to her podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4Ln6UubIl21ODdERI1E3TA Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co Buy Merch: https://lockedinbrand.com Use code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your order Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:34 - Growing Up in Big Bend, Wisconsin and Oxford, Wisconsin 00:07:18 - Challenging Relationship with a Borderline Personality Disorder 00:11:08 - Difficult Family Life 00:14:48 - The Struggles with My Mother 00:18:42 - Relief After a Tragic Loss 00:22:14 - Following the Universe's Guidance 00:25:32 - The Toughness of Being a Woman in Comedy 00:29:33 - Comedy and Corporate America Stories 00:33:22 - Getting a DUI in Arizona 00:36:58 - Going to Jail 00:40:28 - Life in Jail 00:43:58 - Discovering Comedy 00:49:33 - Being Sober in the Entertainment Industry 00:54:55 - The Impact of Online Harassment 00:58:31 - Building a Following Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A chance to hear the recording of our live podcast with Catherine Gray, author of The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober, and others in the series.  (and v exciting news about her forthcoming debut novel) They discuss oversharing, setting boundaries, and the importance of gratitude.  We had a fantastic time with guests at Club Soda in London, watch this space for the next one!  Connection is everything. Thank you to our sponsor for this weeks episode Janet Hadley from Sober Business Network,  If you are a Sober Business - consider joining a network to connect with business owners, share industry news, spark ideas for business collaborations, and getting 'upskilled'  ….monthly Zoom networking meetings, live meet ups here in the UK and a lively WhatsApp and Facebook community. Check out the directory and join online at https://soberbusinessnetwork.co.uk You can get a FREE 30 day trial using the code JANEY30 at checkout! Don't forget if you're struggling always reach out. Join us in The Sober Club for support, connection and masses of content and inspiration around wellbeing, its low cost and v high value! Follow Janey on social media @janeyleegrace If you want 1-1 accountability that is flexible and affordable check out the Sober SOS 1-1 Accountability 'On the Go' package with Janey - 3 weeks of 'Janey in your pocket' Sober SOS Accountability on the go with Janey 

So you want to write your autobiography…Now, why would someone want to read your story? For many aspiring writers, the dream of becoming an author begins with the idea that they can write about their personal story. Make That Purpose Call! - FREE Purpose Call! - https://www.purposecall.com/nowThey think their life experiences hold the key to getting published. But what about your story will make the readers want to go on a journey through your life?In this episode, Coach Tam and Coach Zack continue discussing what you need to make your autobiographical dreams come true. Get ready to take notes as they share ten 10 tips for writing an EPIC autobiography. In This Episode:-People Do Judge a Book by Its Cover (and back cover)-10 Tips for Writing an EPIC AutobiographyAnd much more!Resources: FREE GIFT: NYT BESTSELLER TAMARA LOWE'S BOOK “ON PURPOSE” - https://www.onpurposebook.com/free-ebook46807388I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy - https://www.audible.com/pd/Im-Glad-My-Mom-Died-Audiobook/B09VHWHJS2My Girls by Todd Fisher - https://www.audible.com/pd/My-Girls-Audiobook/B07BYVC54WBorn a Crime by Trevor Noah - https://www.audible.com/pd/Born-a-Crime-Audiobook/B01IW9TQPKTrouble Maker by Leah Remini - https://www.audible.com/pd/Troublemaker-Audiobook/B01604HHSMEducated by Tara Westover - https://www.audible.com/pd/Educated-Audiobook/B075F8MBMQUnbroken by Laura Hillenbrand - https://www.audible.com/pd/Unbroken-Audiobook/B004BAUKFKBeneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan - https://www.audible.com/pd/Beneath-a-Scarlet-Sky-Audiobook/B06XS3VMBMThe Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray - https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Unexpected-Joy-of-Being-Sober-Audiobook/B076HYZ68KThe Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin - https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Many-Lives-of-Mama-Love-Audiobook/B0BWSFRXZZThe Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton - https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Sun-Does-Shine-Audiobook/B078SGF4S6Living a Life of Fire by Reinhard Bonnke - https://www.audible.com/pd/Living-a-Life-of-Fire-Audiobook/B019NATVP2What It Takes by Stephen A. Schwarzman -

Everyone has a fantastic story to share. We all have a lifetime of experiences and memories and a unique path through life's ups and downs that is worth documenting. Make That Purpose Call! - FREE Purpose Call! - https://www.purposecall.com/nowWould you like to write your life story or pen a memoir? What do you do to make your autobiographical dreams come true? What if you can get insights on how to write page-turners and what to put between the covers of your autobiography?Take some notes as Coach Tam and Coach Zack share their top book recommendations and tips that will show you how to write your own EPIC autobiography. This episode is Part 1 of a 2-part episode about biographies and autobiographies. Watch out for Part 2 coming soon!In This Episode:-The Benefits of Reading Biographies and Auto-Biographies-11 Autobiographies You MUST Read Before You Write One-Do Not Write Your Autobiography Until You've Done THISResources: FREE GIFT: NYT BESTSELLER TAMARA LOWE'S BOOK “ON PURPOSE” - https://www.onpurposebook.com/free-ebook46807388I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy - https://www.audible.com/pd/Im-Glad-My-Mom-Died-Audiobook/B09VHWHJS2My Girls by Todd Fisher - https://www.audible.com/pd/My-Girls-Audiobook/B07BYVC54WBorn a Crime by Trevor Noah - https://www.audible.com/pd/Born-a-Crime-Audiobook/B01IW9TQPKTrouble Maker by Leah Remini - https://www.audible.com/pd/Troublemaker-Audiobook/B01604HHSMEducated by Tara Westover - https://www.audible.com/pd/Educated-Audiobook/B075F8MBMQUnbroken by Laura Hillenbrand - https://www.audible.com/pd/Unbroken-Audiobook/B004BAUKFKBeneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan - https://www.audible.com/pd/Beneath-a-Scarlet-Sky-Audiobook/B06XS3VMBMThe Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray - https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Unexpected-Joy-of-Being-Sober-Audiobook/B076HYZ68KThe Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin - https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Many-Lives-of-Mama-Love-Audiobook/B0BWSFRXZZThe Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton - https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Sun-Does-Shine-Audiobook/B078SGF4S6Living a Life of Fire by Reinhard Bonnke -

Jilly Cooper began her career as a journalist, wrote columns on marriage, sex and housework for the Sunday Times, and numerous works of non-fiction before turning to romance novels - to great success. She has sold more than two million copies of her books including: Riders, Rivals, and Polo - taking us into the glamorous worlds of show jumping and classical music. Her latest novel Tackle! takes us to the football pitch and features her legendary hero Rupert Campbell-Black. Jilly joins Emma to talk about football, why there is less sex in her novels now, and her view on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reading her books. Yesterday marked a month since Hamas launched its unprecedented attack on Israel in which 1,400 people were killed and more than 200 men, women and children taken hostage. One of those seized and kidnapped was Hersh Goldberg-Polin - a 23-year-old dual Israeli American citizen who was attending the Supernova music festival - the site of which became a massacre of a majority of young people - more than 250 people at the hands of Hamas. Hersh lost an arm during that attack but is still believed to be alive. Since then more than 10,300 people have been killed in Gaza according to the Hamas-run health ministry in retaliatory air strikes by Israeli forces demanding the return of its citizens. Emma speaks to Hersh's mother Rachel Goldberg. A new report by the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development, which compared alcohol consumption across 38 countries, British women top the list as the heaviest binge drinkers alongside Denmark. The OECD found that 26% of British women reported binge drinking at least once a month - defined as having at least six drinks in a single session. Emma discusses the issues with Dr Helen Garr, GP and Medical Director of NHS Practitioner Health, a mental health and addiction service for healthcare professionals; and Catherine Gray, the author of The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober. The government has announced £11 million in funding for the NHS in England to roll out a dedicated perinatal pelvic health service across all trusts. The aim of these new perinatal pelvic health services will be to help educate and assess women during pregnancy and after a traumatic birth – but how will it work? And is it enough? Emma speaks to Jacqui Barrett, who had a traumatic birth and was incontinent for a year, Professor Swati Jha, consultant gynaecologist and spokesperson for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, and the Conservative MP Maria Caulfield, who is the Women's Health Minister. Presented by Emma Barnett Producer: Louise Corley Studio engineer: Gayl Gordon

  My guest today is Brendon Watt who overcame his alcoholism to become a worldwide speaker, best-selling author and facilitator  In this episode:- Brendon grew up in Australia, within an unstable family and a lot of abuse. His father had a formula for what a man should be, emphasizing the importance of being tough and having a trade. Brendon tried to conform to these expectations by working in construction but by his late 20's he was totally depressed. By trying to gain his fathers love and respect he lost himself and knew the life he was leading was not the right life for him By chance he discovered a technique called Access Consciousness and decided to give it a try Brendon booked a session and spent an hour and a half sobbing as he released his buried emotions He was so inspired by the Access Consciousness process that he trained to be a facilitator and began to make some positive changes in his life However he was still struggling with alcohol, which he saw as his “back door” – his escape This made me think of Glennon Doyle who talks about using alcohol as the “easy button” to avoid emotional discomfort Like so many of us Brendon spent years trying (and failing) to cut down on his drinking – trapped in an endless cycle of stopping and starting  Brendon eventually hit rock bottom and decided to go to AA  Although he was terrified of losing his back door escape he persevered He attended lots of AA meetings, and worked with a sponsor. He realised that he was going to have to go through some painful stuff, including stuff from his childhood that was very difficult to face… He realised that going through this pain would result in personal growth He did the work and gradually his life began to change We agreed that the journey to sobriety is a process that leads to freedom and a more authentic life. We also agreed that getting sober was just 10% of the journey but that it was the essential part – without sobriety we cannot tackle the rest of the work and learn to thrive When we quit drinking we need to take responsibility for our happiness – we can no longer rely on alcohol for those chemical highs Happiness is a learned skill and if you want to learn how to keep your happy brain chemicals firing then listen to last weeks podcast with neuroscientist Staci Danford Sobriety also enables us to consider other parts of our life.. are we eating healthily, does our exercise plan need stepping up… are we in the right job, the right relationship? If you need some help to look at your life and decide what needs changing then check out Glennon Doyles book and journal – called Untamed – some great triggers for those big scary questions in there! When I first realised that I would have to quit drinking I saw sobriety as a punishment but Brendan and I both agreed that in reality sobriety is a gift The journey to sobriety allows individuals to deconstruct their lives and build them anew, something regular drinkers may not experience. At Tribe Sober we recommend a book by Laura McCowen – the title is "We are the Luckiest" which says it all really Another quit lit book title that says it all is "The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober" by Catherine Gray Our conversation touched on the importance of honesty, integrity, and Brendon gave us a great example of catching himself in a lie – realising that when he was drinking the lies would come automatically We discussed the misconception that external sources, such as money or substances, can create happiness. Brendon used to think that when he had a certain amount in his bank account he would be happy – he got there but it didn't make him happy! Brendan described his work with Access Consciousness, a program that empowers individuals to find the answers within themselves and discover their strengths. He highlighted the importance of people acknowledging their unique gifts and the potential for change. You can find out more about brendon via his website brendonwatt.com  More info Subscription membership for Tribe Sober join up HERE To access our website click HERE If you would like a free copy of our "Annual Tracker" or our e-book "66 Days to Sobriety" please email janet@tribesober.com If you would like to come to our Saturday afternoon Zoom Cafe as a guest and meet our community just email janet@tribesober.com Episode Sponsor             This episode is sponsored by the Tribe Sober Membership Program.  If you want to change your relationship with            alcohol then sign up today                 Read more about our 7-step program and subscribe HERE      Help us to spread the word! We made this podcast so that we can reach more people who need our help.  Please subscribe and share. If you enjoyed the podcast then please leave us a 5 star review on Apple podcasts, take a screenshot of your review and DM it to Tribe Sober's Instagram page - we'll send you something special to say thank you! We release a podcast episode every Saturday morning. You can follow Tribe Sober on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Thank you for listening!  Till Next Week Janet x

In conversation with Shannon McCabe, a sober special needs mom now living an alcohol free life. This episode provides support for wherever you are on your sober curious/sober-ish/sober journey. Shannon's story shows how it is possible to change your relationship with alcohol, regardless of where you currently stand. --- If you have enjoyed this episode of Recipes for Success, please feel free to support me by buying me a coffee!  ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hthompson⁠ --- Follow the host, Heather Thompson, on social media where she is known as "The Success Coach", a strategic career coach and mentor for women ⁠https://www.instagram.com/successcoachheather⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathersthompson/⁠ Check out my website: ⁠www.thesuccesscoach.ie Work with Me: https://calendly.com/successcoachheather  --- Connect with Shannon Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mommydoesnotneedwine/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mommydoesnotneedwine Digital Downloads: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64f5e4978ae79e9ed264bdea News article: https://www.lovewhatmatters.com/sober-special-needs-mom/  --- Useful links from this conversation  Dr.Brené Brown:  https://brenebrown.com/ These are affiliate links, meaning if you buy through these links, I will make a small commission from Amazon, at no cost to you: 3 “Quit Lit” suggestions:  Sober Curious by Ruby Warrington: https://amzn.to/46OPVvM  The Naked Mind by Annie Grace: https://amzn.to/46u2GMr  The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray: https://amzn.to/48Y4puX  ---

What are these Reflections with Actions' episodes all about? After every five guest interviews, Amy Rowlinson reflects on each of the individual episodes and focuses in on specific topics pulling on different threads and diving deeper to explore elements that piqued her interest. In this episode, Amy shares her Reflections with Actions from these five recent podcast episodes: 359 Why Not? with Kaye King 360 Purpose with Gravitas with Antoinette Dale-Henderson 361 Practical Positivity with Freeman Beals 362 Exploring Life's Path with Jackie Handy 363 Design a Life of Freedom with Catherine McGuire   KEY TAKEAWAY “What does gravitas mean to you? Does your version of gravitas allow you to shine? What happens when you combine your purpose with gravitas?”   BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS* How to Control Alcohol by Allen Carr - https://amzn.eu/d/7ez5VEb The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray - https://amzn.eu/d/hzkfQ4Q Happy Healthy Sober by Janey Lee Grace - https://amzn.eu/d/8lrrzqi The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron - https://amzn.eu/d/j8yTBPM The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey - https://amzn.eu/d/ils27tm   RESOURCES https://focusonwhy.libsyn.com/129-unconscious-competence-with-jackie-handy   B1G1 – Could your business be a B1G1 Business for Good? Absolutely! If you would like to understand how your business could make a difference to the world, please reach out to me here and I can share more about how it works. If you do choose to join B1G1, please use my unique code BM16478. When you join through our code, 50 days of access to education are given to children in the world.     ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON   Amy is a Life Purpose Coach, Podcast Strategist, Top 1% Global Podcaster, Speaker and Mastermind Host. Amy works with individuals to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment, to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration and to welcome clarity, achievement and purpose.       WORK WITH AMY Amy inspires and empowers entrepreneurial clients to discover the life they dream of by assisting them to focus on their WHY with clarity uniting their passion and purpose with a plan to create the life they truly desire. If you would to focus on your WHY or launch a purposeful podcast, then please book a free 20 min call via www.calendly.com/amyrowlinson/enquirycall     KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.   *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Garza sits down with San Jose, California's MUGSHOT. https://www.linktr.ee/mugshotca MUGSHOT is: Ringo Waterman - Vocals Michael Demko - Guitar Connor Haines - Drums TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) & Seth Rogen Reboot 03:56 - Suicide Silence Guitar Play-throughs Embarrassment 06:24 - Taking Heavy Music to a New Level 08:35 - Member Intros 09:56 - Finding Band Members, Writing First Songs 13:04 - Learning Guitar by Jamming to My Chemical Romance Songs 15:45 - C Standard & Other Tunings 17:56 - First Interview Ever 19:25 - Formation of the Band (2015) 25:30 - Writing New Music with Live Shows in Mind 28:12 - Ringo Joining as Vocalist 31:56 - The First Show/Tour 35:34 - Moving While Playing Difficult Riffs 40:25 - Band Social Media & Growth 43:12 - On Tour with MyChildren MyBride  45:00 - Seeing a Band's Live Energy 45:55 - Growth & Success So Far 47:37 - “Egodystonic” 50:00 - Dealing With Ego 53:08 - Being Sober, Legal States, Avoiding Trouble 01:01:14 - Finding Like-Minded People to Work With 01:02:43 - Writing Riffs While High (or Not) 01:08:21 - Simple vs Complex Riffs/Good Songwriting 01:13:48 - From the Bay Area to Worldwide Touring  01:17:04 - Milwaukee Metal Fest

Stop for a second and ask yourself the following: if you meet a woman who tells you she isn't drinking, do you assume she's pregnant? Don't lie to me.I spent nearly a year as a mostly sober - ok, fine a California-mostly-sober person. I went on Lexipro last May and I liked not feeling anxious and depressed, but I did not enjoy browning out. So, out with the booze and out with the blues. After nearly a year of the pregnant pauses (that's a lazy pun) that followed explaining that I wasn't drinking, I just started saying, "and no, I'm not pregnant."Christina Heiser, whose voice you'll hear on the podcast this week, stopped drinking in December of 2021 and kept it up. She's a journalist, and so, she's observed and written about how it felt, the impact and why she did it. After she penned 5 Things That Happened When I Quit Drinking for a Year, I knew I'd found a kindred spirit.We spend some time on the episode talking about our gluten *stuff* and she and I connected on how easy it is to accidentally eat gluten while you are impaired.And because she is incredibly prepared at all times, Christina also came with her own links and resources. So don't hesitate to dive into her favorite influencers, products and links.References: 5 Things That Happened When I Quit Drinking for a YearN/A drinks: Boisson - an online N/A marketplaceBetter Rhodes - an online N/A marketplaceGhiaHoplarkMondayCleanCoGiesen Quit Lit (books about drinking less)Quit Like a Woman by Holly WhitakerThe Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine GrayDrinking Games by Sarah LevyThe Dry Challenge by Hilary SheinbaumSober influencers@shestayssober (Sarah Pottieger)@noboozebabes (Shea Gomez)@joinsoberish (Kayla Lyons)@themindfulmocktail (Natalie Battaglia)

In this rendition of The Way Out I'm overjoyed to bring you my interview with person in long term recovery and life coach Hayley Scherders. Hayley shares her journey to and through recovery to this point with us with remarkable authenticity and in extremely relatable fashion, and all along the way she sprinkles practical recovery and spiritual wisdom that we can all apply to our own recovery. One of the most enlightening of which is the wonderfully powerful idea and concept of having 5 seconds of courage in order to ignite a seismic and positive shift in our lives, such as choosing to begin our journey of recovery, or starting therapy, or giving up a counterproductive thought and/or behavior pattern, or as Hayley so eloquently stated and herself experienced, deciding to turn our past into lessons instead of life sentences. Indeed, the smallest of beginnings can mushroom into meaningful, positive and sustained change, such as reading some quit-lit, going to a recovery meeting, or listening to a powerful recovery story like the one that's about to unfold before your very ears, so listen up. Contact Hayley: livingovertheinfluence@gmail.com https://www.livingovertheinfluence.com/ Instagram: livingovertheinfluence Tik Tok: livingovertheinfluence Recovery Resources: The Problem & The Solution by Fred Holmquist - The Way Out Podcast Episode 124: https://anchor.fm/the-way-out-podcast/episodes/The-Problem--The-Solution-by-Fred-Holmquist---The-Way-Out-Podcast-Episode-124-e389ur Recovery (quit-lit) recommendations: This Naked Mind by Annie Grace - https://thisnakedmind.com/this-naked-mind/ We are the Luckiest by Laura McKowen - https://www.amazon.com/We-Are-Luckiest-Surprising-Magic/dp/160868654X The unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray - https://www.amazon.com/Unexpected-Joy-Being-Sober-alcohol-free/dp/1912023385 Best Piece of Recovery Advice: You don't have to be alone any more if you don't want to Song that Symbolizes Recovery: Better Days by Dermot Kennedy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gqbE9jDI1g Don't forget to check out “The Way Out Playlist” available only on Spotify. Curated by all our wonderful guests on the podcast! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6HNQyyjlFBrDbOUADgw1Sz (c) 2015 - 2023 The Way Out Podcast | All Rights Reserved Theme Music: “all clear” (https://ketsa.uk/browse-music/) by Ketsa (https://ketsa.uk) licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-way-out-podcast/message

Today on the podcast is a solo show.   Not a meditation or an interview, but me speaking to you.   I am sharing my Dry January.    Some of the things I cover are:   Why did I do it?   What was easy.   What was hard.   What changed.   What now??   If you're listening and this has struck a nerve or you have any questions for me (PS: I might not have all the answers)   I would love to hear from you.    Drop me a line Tinaconroy111@gmail.com   Here are some amazing resources that have helped me and continue to help   Resources:   This Naked Mind by Annie Grace: Book and Podcast    Intoxicating Lies by Meg Geisewite   The Sober Diaries by Clare Pooley   The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray   The Sober SIS Community: https://www.sobersis.com/free-guide-split-test1674692701480   Podcasts:  Hello Someday: https://open.spotify.com/show/25YObFfVJQJYYqrtZwOjAg?si=8d91e36a75e14736   Sober Powered: https://open.spotify.com/show/6vtGToNOqNxRTLGnBg5l5f?si=b1cff5717da942ee   Unbottled Potential: https://open.spotify.com/show/32NEQzantAl8r40SND6UsF?si=e1ebebab799f40e0   One for the Road:  https://open.spotify.com/show/1Fa4cHKEx7rlYBH5kb082K?si=8b457c63da93420a   Huberman Lab: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ebY3WNejLNbK47emgjd1E?si=8_ImJupHS4iSGxZgGcPdoA

If you're starting to wonder whether giving up drinking might have a positive impact on your life, you're not alone. A growing number of “sober curious” people are starting to take a closer look at the role alcohol plays in their life. Being Sober curious is not about being teetotal, but rather involves curiosity about the reasons behind your desire to drink and the way alcohol affects your life. To help us with our week we invited Ruari Fairbairns back to the show to talk all about the movement. You can find out more about him and his work here: https://www.oneyearnobeer.com This episode of Self Care Club was sponsored by Dash. https://dash-water.com. Many thanks to Dash for gifting us their lovely sparkling waters to try and here is a discount code exclusively for you clubbers. Go to the Dash website https://dash-water.com and use the code NEWDASH. Enjoy! If you like what we do here and want to be part of the club, come follow us and be part of our growing facebook group  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1115099072702743/?ref=share_group_link Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/selfcareclubpod/ YouTube- https://youtube.com/c/SelfCareClub TikTok- https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLnXyS1S/ Email-  hello@theselfcareclub.co.uk  Website- www.theselfcareclub.co.uk   Studio production by @launchpodstudios Music by purpleplanet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alcohol use during the holiday season. Join Jeff Peterson, LCSW, as he discusses his journey of recovery. Hear how Jeff uses his experience to support others and get tips for managing the stress of the holiday season without reaching for your favorite glass of wine.  A must listen for anyone curious about sobriety or interested in changing their relationship with alcohol. Continue LearningSMART RecoveryHolly WhitakerAuthor, Quit Like a WomanAnnie GraceAuthor, This Naked MindAlcoholics AnonymousConsumer guide for finding and choosing alcohol and other drug treatment programs in the state of WisconsinhereRecommendations from Jeff PodcastsBubble HourThis naked mindDopeyBooksThe Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray Alcohol explained This naked mind  The alcohol experiment We are the luckiest  Blackout: Remembering the Things that I Drank to Forget by SarahHepola Unwasted: My Lush Sobriety by Sacha Z. Scoblic Lit: A Memoir by Mary Karr Beautiful Boy Tweak AA Big book NA basic text MoviesHe wont get far on foot My name is Bill Clean and sober The lost weekend Days of Wine and roses Smashed When a man loves a woman Gia 28 days Bill W  Local (Madison, WI) meetingsACOA- https://adultchildren.org/ Madison AA- https://aamadisonwi.org/ Madison NA- https://badgerlandna.org/ Madison Alanon- https://sites.google.com/site/alanondistrict8madison/home Madison Smart Recovery :  https://smartrecoverymadisonwi.org/ Produced by Jessica Warpula SchultzMusic by Jason A. SchultzInsight Mind Body Talk. Also, check out our e-courses!

  This week's podcast guest is Jason Lewis Williams who popped up on Tribe Sober's Facebook Group last May and has been inspiring us ever since.  At the time of recording we are approaching the festive season and the global marketing machine is on steroids – encouraging us to shop until we drop and of course to swim through the whole period in a sea of booze. We are encouraged to drink and to celebrate and then to drink a bit more – until January of course when we are all supposed to be plunged into despair as we white knuckle our way through a miserable Dry January without our constant companion alcohol. The manipulation is endless – until we decide to see it for the BS that it is… Jason has certainly got to that stage and a recent post from him says:- Who else is positively looking forward to waking up sober on Christmas morning? There's one thing I'll say for having had a drinking problem, when you get rid of it normality feels so good, particularly on occasions where you would have been so messed up In this Episode Jason adored his father – who was an alcoholic. Looking back on his childhood he now wonders if he was subconsciously picking up that alcohol is how you deal with stress – how you deal with life! He's definitely got a point there and I think it's easy to forget how perceptive our kids are – they see us role modelling drinking as a coping mechanism and will begin to see that as normal behaviour Jason had a difficult time as a teenager – seeing his mom battling with years of ill health before she died. By then he was drinking to deal with his pain. He failed his exams at school and went to work in a clothes shop where he found it easy to indulge his all day drinking habit. His mom left him some money so he was able to take his A levels and go to University – where his drinking ramped up another notch As an 18 year old Jason was drinking a lot and feeling quite grown up – but now that he is the father of an 18 year old he realises that he was not grown up at all – and would hate to see his son in the same situation Through his 20's and 30's he drank consistently – keeping himself “topped up” as he put it – I know what he means and certainly had many holidays where my goals was to keep the vibe going as I called it! Jason's dad was what he calls a “proper alcoholic” who even resorted to drinking after shave when there was no booze available As he says this is “a dangerous benchmark” We agreed that comparing ourselves to severe alcoholics is counter productive and that we should be comparing ourselves with the best version of ourselves that we could be So if you've heard the massive amounts of booze that Jason was getting through please don't think that you are fine – because you don't drink like that. The fact that you are listening to this podcast implies that you are sober curious so you should explore that and take a Sober Year Make 2023 your sober year – use our “christmas2022” coupon to get your 20% reduction on Annual Membership – after all if you don't like the alcohol free lifestyle you can always go back to drinking! Jason was often at the doctors with various ailments which he knew in his heart were related to his drinking – one of his ailments was gout which used to put him in bed for a couple of days a month He used to blame his gout attacks on eating cakes – in his denial he wasn't going to link it to alcohol even though there is a definite link between beer drinking and gout. Of course he lied about the amount he was drinking to the doc but even so was told he was damaging his heath I think as drinkers we get used to feeling “under par” – as I got older I felt more tired, more anxious and generally inspired – but I put that down to ageing. Now that I am 7 years sober and 7 years older I feel amazing – just because I stopped poisoning myself on a daily basis!   Who knew? Jason would complain to his friends that he was drinking too much but they told him he was “fine” – of course they had no idea about how much he was drinking because he did most of his drinking alone Never rely on your friends or family to advise you about your drinking – they will either be “normal” drinkers in which case they will tell you to “cut down” and not understand why this is impossible – or they will tell you that you are “fine” because they won't realise how much you are drinking or they drink too much as well. Listen to your heart instead, if your drinking is on your mind then it's a sign you need to make a change. Keep a drinking diary – if you are drinking more than a bottle and a half of wine or 6 beers a week be aware that you could be harming your mental and physical health. If you cannot keep your drinking within this limits then you need to quit. Just like me Jason spent a decade trying (and failing) to moderate – failing to such an extent that his drinking just got worse and worse We talked about the Groundhog Day routine of daily drinking – waking up feeling terrible and vowing not to drink that day – but finding himself outside the pub by lunchtime Following his doctors advice he took an extended break for 9 months but always knowing that he would start drinking again after his break Basically he was white knuckling it and he likens it to swimming a length underwater holding your breath but knowing he would come up for air at the end This experience was so different to how he felt when he made the decision to stop for good After a final night of hectic drinking Jason finally decided to stop – he knew he had to make that decision within himself before he got any help He went to some AA meetings, got some therapy but he more or less managed the transition alone He watched a lot of videos – finding a guy he could relate to who was talking about habit change He also loved Catherine Grays book “The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober” – once again he could relate well to the author and her journey, in fact he recently read that book again (4 years into his sobriety) and still got a lot out of it Jason also relied on a friend of his who had 17 years of sobriety – a friend who could say “when I was at that stage this is what helped me” -  that's what you get when you join Tribe Sober - a community of people all at different stages of the journey and all keen to share their experiences As he says these things would not have stopped him drinking on their own but they helped him to understand the process - he had made his decision and now he was after guidance on how to change his destructive habit When he finally quit Jason imagined it was going to be like “moderating” – an ongoing daily struggle which would last for the rest of his life – what a wonderful surprise he got when he discovered it was not at all like that! He did the work for a few months and then he was free – and feeling a massive sense of relief and gratitude. We both agreed that it is SO much easier to quit completely than to moderate – which came as a surprise to both of us As he says MODERATION IS AN ONGOING DAILY BATTLE whereas Stopping is hard work for a few months and then it's done – then you are free and can enjoy the many benefits of an alcohol free lifestyle You heard Jason say that he was consuming bags of mangos in early sobriety – this was definitely a good move and would have helped the sugar cravings which hit most of us in early sobriety If you want the science behind why you should eat mangos (instead of sweets and chocolates) then listen to nutritionist Mary Ann Shearer explain the science in episode 31 of the Tribe Sober podcast  Jason ended with his view about why December is a great time to stop drinking so that we can actually be present for the festive season and enjoy our friends and family – rather than drinking more in preparation for a punishing Dry January! Sign up for our Annual Fundraiser today and get online and community support for 30 days – that will guide you through a sober Christmas and enable you to move into early 2023 feeling great!   More Info Subscription membership – you can join up HERE. To access our website, click HERE. If you would like a free copy of our “Annual Tracker” or our e-book 66 Days to Sobriety, please email janet@tribesober.com. If you would like to come to our Saturday afternoon Zoom Cafe as a guest and meet our community, just email janet@tribesober.com. Episode Sponsor This episode is sponsored by the Tribe Sober Membership Program.  If you want to change your relationship with alcohol then sign up today Read more about our program and subscribe HERE Help us to Spread the Word! We made this podcast so that we can reach more people who need our help.  Please subscribe and share. If you enjoyed the podcast, then please leave us a 5-star review on Apple podcasts. 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For a Limited Time: Join Decidedly Dry's 12 Days of Wellness Challenge Here! Today's guest is Melissa Kelly, PhD. She's a psychologist and a coach for sober women who want to make meaningful changes to their careers. Melissa is passionate about helping women define and design their own version of a meaningful life in sobriety. She is also the founder of Sober Girls Ireland - a community that hosts online and in person events for sober and sober curious women in Ireland.Ways to connect with Melissa:IG: @melissakelly.phdTikTok: @melissakellyphdWebsite: www.melissakellyphd.comSober Girls IrelandIG: @sobergirlsirelandBooks mentioned during this interview:Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine GrayBlackout by Sarah HepolaGlorious Rock Bottom by Bryony GordonTo donate and/or learn more about the show head to: www.decidedlydry.com If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and tell your friends about Decidedly Dry. Thank you so much in advance!Support the showDon't be a stranger, pal! Let's stay in contact. Check out where you can find me by clicking the following links :InstagramFacebook (Public Page)Decidedly Dry (Private) Community FB GroupWebsiteEmail: decidedlydry@gmail.com

Quit Lit Book ClubHere is the first Book Club for Quit Lit!Tired of Thinking About Drinking by Belle RobertsonThe Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine GrayQuit Like A Woman: The Radical Choice Not To Drink in a Society Obsessed with Alcohol, by Holly WhitakerCarry On Warrior; The Power of Embracing Your Messy Beautiful LifeA Happier Hour, Rebecca WellerThis Naked Mind: Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness & Change Your LifeAnd the big news, my book on sobriety is in the works with Wiley Publishing. Working title Last Drinks, and to be published in 2023! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gillian Tietz is the host of Sober Powered, a top 50 mental health podcast, and the founder of Sober Powered Media, a podcast network of top mental health shows. She has a master's in biology and worked in research labs in the Boston area. Getting sober in 2019 inspired her to start her podcast to help others understand why addiction happens and how to develop the coping skills they need to stay sober. After 2 years of consistent, hard work she left her career in biochemistry to start her network.  Eric and Gillian discuss her journey to sobriety and how she shares what she has learned with others on her podcast, Sober Powered. But wait, there's more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It's that simple and we'll give you good stuff as a thank you! Gillian Tietz and I Discuss How to Embrace Sobriety and … Her podcast, Sober Powered How she learned that watching TV did not support the life she wanted The start of her journey to sobriety Struggling with emotions that lead her to destructive habits Her struggles with body image Realizing how drinking caused her mental health to deteriorate How alcohol enhanced the problems she was trying to hide from Learning to accept that moderating drinking wasn't possible The idea of harm reduction and the controversial opinions Finally seeking professional help when at the start of the quarantine How she wanted to start the podcast to share what she had learned to help others The value of finding support from sober communities on social media How we often don't see the cause and effect of drinking when you're in it The effects that alcohol has on the brain and mental health Post acute withdrawal and how the brain needs to learn to re-regulate without alcohol Gillian Tietz Links Gillian's Website Instagram Facebook By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Gillian Tietz check out these other episodes: The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober with Catherine Gray The Magic of Being Sober with Laura McKowenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can I even express the excitement that was bubbling in my heart and mind before interviewing Rebecca? Not once… But twice! You'll have to listen for the total snafu that happened on my end the first time we recorded. Definitely a lesson of self-forgiveness on my part. This episode is one of my favorites because it didn't feel like an interview but felt like a zoom call with a really fun and fabulous girlfriend! Once you listen to the episode, you will see why I find Rebecca so inspiring. I was introduced to her on Instagram and simply fell in love with the chic way she lives, works, dresses, travels, etc… and especially how she makes alcohol-free living look so beautiful. Highlights of today's episode 1. Getting inspired by experimenting with delightful mocktails. 2. The magical way life looks and feels when going alcohol-free. 3. Why living AF allows you to taste the food, dream the dreams and wake up feeling fabulous. Books referenced: Unto This Last by Rebecca Lipkin The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray Rebecca's Bio: Rebecca is the author of Unto This Last - the first biographical novel dedicated to the Victorian art critic, social commentator and philanthropist, John Ruskin. Having developed a passion for Victorian art and literature from a young age, Rebecca first discovered John Ruskin through E.M. Forster's novel, A Room with a View, and later joined the Ruskin Society at the age of seventeen to learn more about Ruskin's work. Rebecca says, “Most accounts of John Ruskin's complex personal life focus on his brief marriage to Effie Gray, but his seventeen-year relationship with his young Irish student Rose La Touche was of much greater importance; theirs is captivating and tragic story of two people whose loving friendship transcended boundaries and conventions to the very end.” London, 1858. Passionate, contradictory, and fiercely loyal to his friends, John Ruskin is an eccentric genius, famed across Britain for his writings on art and philosophy. Haunted by a scandalous past and determined never to love again, the 39-year-old Ruskin shuns polite society in favour of a quiet existence at Denmark Hill, the home he shares with his domineering parents. Reluctantly accepting a request by an Irish aristocrat to tutor her daughters in art, Ruskin becomes infatuated with his enigmatic student, Rose La Touche, an obsession with profound consequences that will change the course of his life and work. Written in a style recalling Victorian literature and spanning a period of almost 20 years, the story poses questions about the nature of love, the boundaries of parenthood and compatibility in marriage. Unto This Last is a man behind the genius portrait of Ruskin's tormented psyche and reveals a complex and misunderstood soul, longing for a life just out of reach. Connect with Rebecca: Website Facebook Instagram More ways for us to connect: Join my FREE weekly workshops here.  If you liked today's episode, please share with someone you think would enjoy it as well. See you next week. Love, Meg

Ankit Malhotra who is currently working as an analyst at Counterpoint Research been in the mobile tech industry for a measurable time. Let's hear it about another revolution in tech industry. Stay tuned for more Follow Ankit: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankit-malhotra-657772b6/

Hello, hello, HELLO and welcome The Sober Butterfly Podcast! Episode 111 takes a walk down memory lane with friends of the show answering this very important question: how do you protect sobriety? Each guest offers their unique, yet universal, response that will help fortify your sobriety in trying times. Let me know which responses resonated with you the most? What tools are you willing to try? What ways do you protect your sobriety that you didn't hear mentioned. Resources mentioned in this episode include:The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1912023385?tag=onamznadinebe-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1912023385&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.29EME3FSEVMFPWomen Who Run With The Wolves:https://www.amazon.com/dp/0345409876?tag=onamznadinebe-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=0345409876&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.29EME3FSEVMFPSober October Healthline Article:https://www.healthline.com/health/alcohol/sober-october#:~:text=Sober%20October%20began%20in%202014,about%20your%20relationship%20with%20alcohol.

In today's episode of the podcast, I talk to Danniella Westbrook. An actress and television presenter, Danniella is best known for playing the role of Sam Mitchell in Eastenders. Following a very public battle with addiction, she now spends her time speaking out about substance misuse, helping others struggling with addiction and working on her recovery daily. In today's 'A Session With', Danniella and I talk about her views on media scrutiny (it's not what you might expect), the impact of addiction on her relationships and how she manages to stay grounded in her life now. The book I mention, a Sunday Times bestseller, is 'The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober', written by Catherine Gray. It can be found at the following link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unexpected-Joy-Being-Sober-alcohol-free-ebook/dp/B0721L1L39/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3JU8SG23S0UEI&keywords=the+joy+of+being+sober&qid=1663272638&sprefix=the+joy+of+being+sober%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1 For anyone looking for addiction support, please check out the following link to Narcotics Anonymous and other organisations at Adfam. Narcotics Anonymous - https://ukna.org Adfam - https://adfam.org.uk/help-for-families/useful-organisations Thank you for listening. If you loved the episode, please leave me a review on apple podcasts. And, if you have any questions for me, email hello@drlaurawilliams.com.

You will not want to miss this episode! Jamie Klingler, Writer and Activist for women's safety shares her story of making a change she had given up on, and in doing so finding a new calling. Alcohol and food dependancies were helping Jamie numb the pain of grief, but keeping her stuck in destructive patterns. In the first UK lockdown in 2020 she realised that something had to change. Jamie shares with Sara, how she managed to start and sustain a change and this gave her the resolve and energy to fight for a cause she cared for, after the murder of Sarah Everard As co-founder of Reclaim These Streets, she was part of the group that successfully sued the Metropolitan Police for breaching her human rights after they banned a vigil for Sarah Everard.  She was named ninth in PR Week UK's list of top communicators in 2021. Her writing can be seen in Vogue, the Guardian, Grazia and many more outlets.  Her recent TEDx talk is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtycbSeGp2I  and she writes regularly at jamieklingler.substack.comYou can read more about Jamie's incredible story here and here.She also mentions the book The Surprising Joy of Being Sober which you can order here.If you fancy hearing more stories like Jamie's and to explore the learnings among our rebuilders then you can order The Rebuilders book here.    

Episode 2 - Frances McAda x Shontae ScottOn today's episode, Brandon Rizzo and Dimari Swanagain talk to Frances McAda and Shontae Scott about growing up in the South, dating in Austin, TX, cultural appropriation vs appreciation, and more! Sponsors:Black Swan Financial Group - www.BlackSwanFinancialGroup.comJennifer Catherine Photography - www.jennifercatherinephotography.comCopyright Eleusis Media Group, LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2022 | www.eleusismediagroup.com | www.sidexsidepodcast.com @EleusisMediaGrp @RIZZOfeels & @JudahClan on socialTag #SidexSidePodcast to join in on the conversation! Theme Music by: Brandon RizzoChaptersTechnical Difficulties ForewarningIntroduction to the Show, What are we excited about?| 0:34Introduction of Frances McAda, Background, Work,  and Being Sober | 3:43Introduction of Shontae Scott, Background, Work, Passions, Growing up in Gautier, MS | 8:03Growing up in Slidell, LA and Gaultier, MS | 11:01What Brought Frances to Austin, TX | 13:48Relationships, Dating and Hookups in Austin, TX | 15:25What Brought Shontae to Austin, TX | 18:00Hanging out with the Girls and Astrology | 21:21Do Black People want to be in Relationships? | 25: 25Cultural Appropriation vs Cultural Appreciation , Hairstyles | 30:50White Privilege, Racism, and Slavery | 38:05White Privilege vs White Supremacy | 48:04Confidence or Privilege or Elitism? | 52:08Frances' Upbringing, Family Structure, Mental Health, and Childhood Trauma| 1:01:30Shontae's Upbringing, Family Structure, Step Dad, Self Determination | 1:05:01Shontae's Religion and Spirituality | 1:09:01Frances' Religion, Spirituality, No Connection to God, Manifestations, Satanic Church | 1:15:02Question Religion, Human Will, Faith, and God's Plan | 1:20:02Andy Weir (The Egg), Reincarnation, at Peace with Dying | 1:26:13Acid Trip, Universal Patterns, Marijuana vs. Psychedelics  | 1:32:13Will Smith Slap, Will Smith Trauma, Closing Remarks  | 1:37:08

As Physician Director of the Betty Ford Center, Dr. Haroutunian has contributed to the development of a variety of programs, including their Extended Care Program, the Licensed Professional Program and the Clinical Diagnostic Evaluation Program. He is the author of the renowned book, Being Sober, the foreword for which was written by Steven Tyler of Aerosmith (and to whom Dr. Harry is not only a friend, but his sobriety coach). Dr. Harry collaborated with Dr. Louis Teresi on Hijacking the Brain: How Drug and Alcohol Addiction Hijacks our Brains - The Science Behind Twelve-Step Recovery.Episode highlights: Dr. Harry and I discussed his perspectives from tens of thousands of hours of clinical (and personal) experience with alcohol abuse and recovery.First and foremost, he notes his strong family predilection for substance abuse disorder with alcohol.Dr. Harry believes childhood is where the roots of all substance abuse disorders are rooted.60% of alcohol abuse disorder is driven by genetics. But Dr. Harry emphasizes the importance of environmental/social pressures in aggravating genetic tendencies.The association of alcohol abuse recovery and sugar cravings is documented and strong. The C.A.G.E. questionnaire is a great screening for alcohol dependency.If anyone wants to reach out to Dr. Harry for gold standard support into substance abuse disorder recovery, call 760-972-7840.Notably, Dr. Harry is a big fan of Nathan Pritikin and the Pritikin Diet, having attended programs at the Pritikin Longevity Center when it was originally in Santa Monica, CA and run by Nathan himself.

Laura McKowen Founder and CEO of The Luckiest Club, a global sobriety support organization, and host of Tell Me Something True podcast. Laura has been published in The New York Times, and her work has been featured in The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, the TODAY show and more and is the bestselling author of We Are The Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life,In this episode, Eric and Laura discuss her important work in building a sobriety support community.But wait – there's more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It's that simple and we'll give you good stuff as a thank you!Laura McKowen and I Discuss Community and Support in Sobriety and…Her tendency for people pleasingThe use of fawning as a coping mechanismRecognizing codependency in relationshipsWhy she loves reading fictionHer creation of “TLC” – The Luckiest Club as a sobriety support communityHow there's sanity and discernment in communityUnderstanding that it's not your fault, but it is your responsibilityLiving your own values versus someone else's values and choosing your actions accordinglyTaking on the mission of learning the role we are meant to play in lifeLaura McKowen links:Laura's WebsiteThe Luckiest Club Online Sobriety CommunityTell Me Something True PodcastInstagramExplore the science behind weight loss and partner with your healthcare provider for a healthy approach to your weight management, visit truthaboutweight.comWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Laura McKowen, you might also enjoy these other episodes:The Magic of Being Sober with Laura McKowen (2020)The Freedom of Sobriety with Veronica ValliSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rishabh Sharma who is also my BA mentor @ Amazon India has been on a roller coaster journey in his career With a portfolio of companies being worked with Accenture as an analyst and Fractal Analytics as a Data Science Consultant now as a Business Research Analyst I at Amazon India, he will share his own insights into his role and how you (the listener) can follow the same path, if you want to join the TOP companies in the world including MAANG (Meta, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google). Stay tuned for more Follow Rishabh: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishabh-sharma-00b119168/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/TechBirdie

This week, we had the pleasure of chatting with Sam's grandparents and Julie's aunt and uncle, John and Joan.John and Joan have been married over 60 years, have 4 beautuful kids, 11 grandkids, and 19 great grand kids.  Often reffered to as Bamo and Papa, this couple is the epitome of what a beautiful relationship looks like.  They have set an example for our entire family.They shared the ups and downs of marriage, what their secret is for 60+ years, and how to overcome difficult moments- together.We appreciated their vulnerability around sobriety and they shared a few books during the episode that we will link below:Five O'Clock Comes Early by Bob Welch and George VecseyDrinking: A love Story by Caroline KnappThe Joy of Being Sober by Jack MumeyWhere did everybody go? by Paul MolloyIf you think this episode will benefit someone, please don't hesitate to share!Find us on Social Media@crylaughrepeatpodcast

Clare Pooley is a New York Times Bestselling Author of the memoir The Sober Diaries: The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober and novel The Authenticity Project. I was honored to have her on the podcast to talk about her 7 years of sobriety and how her life has changed since giving up alcohol. Clare shares how to get through the obstacle course of the first 100 days and how finding purpose and meaning sustains long term sobriety. Find Clare Pooley: https://clarepooley.com/ Facebook: SoberMummy Instagram: @clare_pooley Website: https://clarepooley.com/ Blog: Mummy was a Secret Drinker Find Alcohol Tipping Point at: Instagram: @alcoholtippingpoint Website: www.alcoholtippingpoint.com Facebook: Alcohol Tipping Point Get the FREE Dry Guide for tips, tools, and resources for going Alcohol Free. Find it here:

Hello beautiful people! Today we're having a chat about sobriety or being sober curious from alcohol. **TRIGGER WARNING**: This poddy discusses addiction and substance abuse. In this poddy I go over: My journey with sobriety Grey-area drinking Alcohol and drugs - why are they separate? Reframe app and other sobriety tools What addiction does to our brain Neuroplasticity of the brain The addictive voice Quit lit Sober Instagram Helpful things to have in your sobriety toolkit NOTE: I am not a doctor or medical professional - I am purely speaking from experience and reference all those who I have learnt off in the podcast. If you find value or enjoyment from this podcast ep, please subscribe to my channel! Feel free to follow me on Instagram at @nathugillcreative. Quit Lit referenced: The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray The Sober Girl Society Handbook by Millie Gooch This Naked Mind by Annie Grace Reframe app: https://www.reframeapp.com/

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In today's episode I'm having an in-depth conversation with Certified Professional Recovery Coach and Intervention Specialist, Kristin Moore. Kristin's mission is to empower those seeking change from self limiting patterns and behaviours that no longer serve them.Growing up in an environment where alcohol was always around, and then later working in a similar environment, Kristin had her own holy shit moment when she re-evaluated her relationship with alcohol. This pivotal moment was the catalyst for major change in her life, including leaving a 23 year career.Kristin and I discuss the marketing of wine culture by Big Alcohol, the science behind extended alcohol use, and the 'grey zone' that so many people find themselves in.I think anyone who feels like they may be battling addiction - whether it's alcohol, sex, gambling, or social media - will definitely get something out of this episode.If you know someone who may need to hear this, please share with them or share the resources below.Interested in Exploring Coaching?Kristin J. Moore, CPRC, CPC, CFAAkmoore@shiftrecovery.ca403-815-6722www.shiftrecovery.caSober Curious Books:This Naked Mind - Annie GraceDrink:  The intimate Relationship Between Women and Alcohol - Ann Dowsett JohnstonQuit Like A Woman  - Holly WhitakerThe Unexpected Joys of Being Sober  - Catherine GrayThe Sober Diaries - Claire PooleyThe Sober Survival Guide - Simon ChappellNothing Good Can Come From This:  Essays - Kristi Coulter Instagram:The Sober DocSober Mom SquadHighlight Real RecoveryPodcasts:The Bubble Hour  She Recovers The Naked MindRecovery RocksSober CuriousThe Edit PodcastThe Sober ExperimentThe Seltzer Squad Sober as a Mother

Millie Gooch is the founder of Sober Girl Society, an online community which destigmatises sobriety, and brings women together who want to connect and have fun, without the booze. Millie quit drinking  in 2018 after experiencing one too many blackouts and the terrible accompanying ‘hanxiety', leading her to  read Catherine Gray's The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober, which kick-started her sober journey. We both talk about our relationship with alcohol, the scary situations its landed us in, and the contradiction of how many of us are so mindful about our health, yet ignore the fact that alcohol is a toxic substance.She opens up about how things were in the early days of sobriety, sober clubbing, and that smug feeling of feeling great when everyone else is worse for wear.We discuss how we both have used alcohol as ‘dutch courage' and she shares about how quitting forced her to step into her anxiety and sit with her discomfort.Millie talks about her book, which I found was an absolute breath of fresh air, and provided a really positive stance on why getting sober or becoming ‘sober curious' has myriad benefits and is an option definitely worth exploring. We speak about the narrative we've all been given around alcohol, thanks to its gigantic marketing budget to persuade us that drinking is the right option, the memes about gin o'clock, to the automatic assumption that any sort of celebration requires cracking open the bubbly.  Millie tells me about how, for her, sober dating has been such a positive experience and also about the events they run at the Sober Girl Society from dance classes to boozeless brunches. sobergirlsociety.com/@sobergirlsociety@sophieelwes

My guest this week is the inspirational Catherine Gray. Catherine is an award-winning writer and editor and her debut book, The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober, was a Sunday Times top 10 bestseller. Since then she has published two more books, The Unexpected Joy of the Ordinary and the critically acclaimed Unexpected Joy of Being Single. This episode is all about alcohol, the social constructs that exist around our drinking culture, the rise of sobriety and our fear of being seen as boring. We learn all about Catherine's journey from alcoholic to teetotaller and she proves that we don't need alcohol to be happy. She lets us all in on how sobriety has transformed both her mental and physical health. So for those looking to start 2021 in a mindful way, this might be just what you need to hear. *** Life and Soul is hosted by Emma Forbes, produced by Georgie Rutherford and Georgie Futong and edited by Steve Campen. If you're looking for more content by Emma, please take a look at her new website which is a curation of everything she loves in life - from fashion and food to health & wellbeing:  https://www.byemma.co/ Follow us: @byemma.forbes @emmaforbeslifestyle Follow Catherine: @unexpectedjoyof Catherine's book: The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober We would also love to hear from you so feel free to send us an email if you enjoyed this episode to hello@byemma.co

Let's go back in time to 8 days before *the* wedding, and see how the nerves are holding up and Liv also has a big announcement to make! We catch up about Liv's hen do too, and a we discuss how much we love the seaside town of Deal in Kent. In Telly Talk we discuss First Dates, with the worst 'datee' Charlotte's seen on the show, we briefly discuss the ongoing football taking over the TV, and the question we all want to know the answer too: has Charlotte started Fleabag yet?! We briefly discuss alcohol, hangovers and the book called 'The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober' and our latest clothing purchases. We'll be taking a short break but will be back very soon! Pre-order The Insecure Girl's Club handbook: https://amzn.to/317X6hDTV: First Dates: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/first-datesFleabag: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p070npjv/fleabagMothers on the Edge: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00052dkKnock Down The House: https://www.netflix.com/title/81080637Road Trip: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gordon-Gino-Fred-Road-Trip/dp/B07JBCRFVGBonding: https://www.netflix.com/title/81004814Brene Brown, The Call To Courage: https://www.netflix.com/title/81010166Shopping: Ganni Polka Dot Dress: https://rstyle.me/+B4sQG8PB2X3UI49LG5Zp6gThe Unexpected Joy of Being Sober: https://amzn.to/2Z9YX3GGhost Su Dress: https://rstyle.me/+nA3CqhVFbS-ali-iIVDGsALaura Ashley x Urban Outfitters: https://rstyle.me/+KA517aG8GH8UD16RSzUWsADoen: https://rstyle.me/+d13pXtkvUtwFZSXbAoxF7wVampire Weekend, Father of the Bride: https://www.roughtrade.com/gb/music/vampire-weekend-father-of-the-bride Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.