Podcasts about emotional sobriety

Send us a textIn this transformative episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with Natalie Bedard, affectionately known as Nat, an emotional healer and nervous system guide. As the founder of Lift Oneself, Nat shares her remarkable journey from facing a life-threatening health crisis to discovering the healing powers of meditation and emotional sobriety. She explains the significance of regulating the nervous system and how her insights can help others on their path to emotional wellness. Nat guides us through a mindful moment, demonstrating the power of breathwork in reconnecting with our inner selves. We delve into the concept of emotional sobriety, discussing the importance of feeling emotions without judgment and learning to process them healthily. With her upcoming book titled "The Gift Wrapped in Sandpaper," Nat offers a glimpse into her mission to foster community and support in the healing journey. Tune in for an enlightening conversation filled with wisdom, vulnerability, and practical tips for nurturing your emotional health and well-being!

Dr. Vitz talks about the five breakthroughs you experience in Emotional Sobriety training, starting with no longer needing to react to emotional overwhelm.

Text Me!Still feeling drained even after quitting drinking? You're not imagining it. Alcohol quietly disrupts your hormones, and that imbalance steals your energy, focus, and calm.In this week's episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I break down how alcohol affects cortisol, estrogen, insulin, and sleep, and what happens when you finally let your body reset. Whether you're in your first 30 days without alcohol, learning how to stop drinking every night, or curious about how to stop drinking wine and feel better, this episode connects the dots between alcohol, stress, and healing.What You Will Learn In This Episode:How alcohol hijacks hormones that control mood, metabolism, and energyThe link between alcohol and stress, why it raises cortisol and anxietyWhy exhaustion, irritability, and cravings are hormonal, not willpower problemsWhat improves in your first 90 days after quitting alcoholHow to naturally support hormone balance and sleep recoveryIf you've been wondering why you still feel “off” after quitting, this episode will help you understand what's happening inside your body and remind you that balance is coming back. Listen now: Alcohol and Hormones: The Hidden Energy Drain That Disappears When You Quit Drinking If you're noticing shifts in your hormones or energy after quitting, join the Sobriety Circle for guidance, accountability, and community support as you rebuild your energy and confidence. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.Resources Mentioned:ReLyte-Use Code SoberVibes at Checkout to SaveCourtney's Website Join the Sobriety Circle 1:1 Sober Coaching PODCAST SPONSOR:This episode is sponsored by Soberlink, a trusted accountability tool for anyone navigating early recovery. Whether you're rebuilding trust with loved ones or want more structure in your sobriety, Soberlink offers a discreet and empowering way to stay on track.Sober Vibes listeners, sign up HERE and claim our $100 Enrollment Bonus.This episode is sponsored by ExactNature, a trusted holistic tool for anyone navigating recovery and sobriety. Use code SV25 at checkout to receive a discount on your order. Click here to shop and save. Grab my Masterclass for Free:Gain access to my Masterclass when you submit a review on iTunes. Email me sobervibes@gmail.com with a screenshot of the review, and I will send you the code to unlock my Masterclass for free!Thank you for tuning in!Thank you for listening! Help the show by Rating, Reviewing, and/or Subscribing to the Sober Vibes Podcast. Connect w/ Courtney:InstagramJoin the Sobriety Circle Apply for 1:1 CoachingOrder the Sober Vibes Book

01:00 I don't want to talk about Nick Fuentes, but I accept the reality that we live in the Age of Fuentes. 05:00 Ben Shapiro: Tucker Carlson Sabotages America, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=164772 07:00 Death By Lightning Is The Latest Example of Hollywood's ‘Magic Negro' Archetype, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=164743 36:00 Dennis Prager – The Modern Jeremiah, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=164813 42:15 The Great Feminization, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=164727 46:00 What's my genre? https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=164802 53:20 Defending the Pacific: George Friedman on Australia, Japan, and the Coalition Against China, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=164713 55:40 Tucker Carlson – Hilarious Demagogue, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=164797 63:00 Megyn Kelly challenges Tucker 68:00 LAT: Trump adds new reasons to deny visas to immigrants: obesity and other health issues, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=164793 77:00 The Stress Reward Cocktail For Edgy Streamers Like Nick Fuentes, Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, Richard Spencer, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=164770 90:00 How Do The Trad Monotheisms Respond The Fuentes Era?, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=164766 1:42:45 Jews & Protestants Tend To Be Techno-Optimists While Catholics Not So Much, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=164759 1:49:00 The conservative case for federal AI regulation to stop blue states regulating tech, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uYEPfiBMAE 1:59:02 Aaron Renn's Protestant techno-optimism 2:02:00 Robert Wright, Mickey Kaus on The Tucker Carlson Interview With Nick Fuentes, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZCX8BmOHOA 2:09:40 WEHT to the blogosphere? 2:14:00 Who knew podcasts would take off? 2:26:00 Hitler, Jesus & How to Win a Culture War - Alec Ryrie, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9DDBMookVY 3:06:30 Trump the World Tariff Traveler, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSFHz8cMAhM 3:25:00 The Psychology of Forgiveness, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlo26PwfcLY 3:32:00 They Want You to Ignore the Biden Scandal, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zy8bVC9tAEk 3:44:40 The Landscape of Emotional Sobriety, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=164703 3:47:00 The False Promise of Emotional Sobriety, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=164564 4:13:00 Reputation: What It Is and Why It Matters, https://www.amazon.com/Reputation-What-Matters-Gloria-Origgi/dp/0691175357

Text Me!If you've ever told yourself, “A glass of wine helps me sleep,” this episode is going to change the way you think about rest forever.In this week's episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I unpack the truth about alcohol's effect on your sleep cycle and why even small amounts of alcohol can destroy the rest your body needs to recover truly.I dive into how alcohol disrupts REM sleep, spikes stress hormones, and leaves you waking up anxious, wired, and exhausted. Whether you're trying to stop drinking wine, dealing with grey area drinking, or learning how to relax without alcohol, this conversation will help you finally understand why you're so tired and what to do about it.What You Will Learn In This Episode:The connection between alcohol and stress, and why it fuels anxiety Why do you wake up at 3 a.m. and can't fall back asleep How alcohol interferes with hormones like cortisol, estrogen, and melatonin What happens to your sleep when you quit drinking Tools to rebuild real rest and support your nervous systemThe role of sobriety coaching and the sober community in recovery and better sleep How to regulate your body and mind through natural calming routinesIf you've been feeling exhausted, anxious, or mentally foggy even after quitting drinking, this episode will help you connect the dots. Rest is recovery, and it's time to get yours back.Listen now: Alcohol and Sleep: The Disturbing Effects of Alcohol on Sleep You Haven't Heard AboutResources Mentioned:ReLyte-Use Code SoberVibes at Checkout to SaveCourtney's Website Join the Sobriety Circle 1:1 Sober Coaching PODCAST SPONSOR:This episode is sponsored by Soberlink, a trusted accountability tool for anyone navigating early recovery. Whether you're rebuilding trust with loved ones or want more structure in your sobriety, Soberlink offers a discreet and empowering way to stay on track.Sober Vibes listeners, sign up HERE and claim our $100 Enrollment Bonus.This episode is sponsored by ExactNature, a trusted holistic tool for anyone navigating recovery and sobriety. Use code SV25 at checkout to receive a discount on your order. Click here to shop and save. Grab my Masterclass for Free:Gain access to my Masterclass when you submit a review on iTunes. Email me sobervibes@gmail.com with a screenshot of the review, and I will send you the code to unlock my Masterclass for free!Hope this episode helps you today, and thank you for tuning in!Thank you for listening! Help the show by Rating, Reviewing, and/or Subscribing to the Sober Vibes Podcast. Connect w/ Courtney:InstagramJoin the Sobriety Circle Apply for 1:1 CoachingOrder the Sober Vibes Book

WHY MEETING MAKERS MAY NOT MAKE IT. In this episode of the Take 12 Recovery Radio Show, The Monty Man and Dion Miller discuss the importance of accountability in recovery, the pitfalls of relying solely on meetings, and the dangers of misinformation in the recovery community. They explore the concept of 'meeting makers make it' and why this may not hold true for everyone. The conversation also delves into the Recovery Watchdog initiative, aimed at exposing fraudulent practices in recovery services and advocating for genuine support for those in need. The episode emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to recovery that includes both clinical and spiritual elements, and the importance of community involvement in the recovery process. Closing Song: Closed Meetings by Michael Purington. ` #recovery #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #addiction 

02:00 The False Promise of Emotional Sobriety, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=164564 06:40 Mark Halperin and company on Nick Fuentes, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MzdjqzOhsQ 07:00 Decoding Nick Fuentes, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=164605 08:00 Tucker Carlson Interviews Nick Fuentes 58:00 As the MAGA Turns: How American nationalists fell out of love with Israel, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=164224 1:11:00 The 12 Steps of Groypers Anonymous 1:32:00 Michael joins to talk about Mark Halperin's MeToo moment 1:33:00 JD Vance on his mixed race, mixed religion marriage, https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/us/politics/usha-jd-vance-christianity-religion-hindu.html 1:55:00 Did Elvis steal from black artists? 1:59:00 Balance theory, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balance_theory 2:03:00 Christianity & Judaism - When did they actually separate? Prof. Michal Bar-Asher Siegal, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dNFAXLC8qw 2:23:00 Who Is Nick Fuentes? | PBD Podcast | Ep. 654, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TEnJ5pyFDg 3:14:30 The Landscape of Emotional Sobriety, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFu7SW4FNak 3:17:00 The False Promise of Emotional Sobriety, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=164564

Text Me!What really happens after you quit drinking, and how do you rebuild your identity once alcohol is out of the picture?In episode 248 of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I sit down with Sarah Treacy, founder of The Sober Adventure Collective and creator of Sobriety Is the New Epic, a virtual speaker series redefining what recovery can look like. After quitting alcohol in 2020 and leaving her 20-year corporate marketing career in 2024, Sarah's mission is clear: sobriety isn't boring or restrictive, it's your next great adventure.Together, we talk about getting sober during COVID, moving from secrecy to confidence, and building a community that makes alcohol-free living feel expansive, not small. Sarah shares tangible tools for identity shifts, emotional regulation, and creating a life that feels aligned, purpose-driven, and fun.What You Will Learn in This Episode: Quitting alcohol to protect your career and health and what truly happens after you quit drinking The connection between alcohol and anxiety, and alcohol and depression Working through shame, identity, and fear of judgment as a sober curious womanBuilding sober community through retreats and adventure-based connectionPractical quitting alcohol tips for cravings, emotions, and confidenceIf you've been wondering how to step into your new identity after quitting alcohol or you're craving proof that sobriety can be joyful, connected, and creative this conversation will inspire you to see recovery as the adventure of a lifetime.Join HERE for The Speaker SeriesTo Connect with Sarah-Website InstagramPODCAST SPONSOR:This episode is sponsored by Soberlink, a trusted accountability tool for anyone navigating early recovery. Whether you're rebuilding trust with loved ones or want more structure in your sobriety, Soberlink offers a discreet and empowering way to stay on track.Sober Vibes listeners, sign up HERE and claim our $100 Enrollment Bonus.This episode is sponsored by ExactNature, a trusted holistic tool for anyone navigating recovery and sobriety. Use code SV25 at checkout to save on your order. Click here to shop and save. 

Send us a textEver notice how the same habits that stabilize recovery also stabilize your pipeline? We dig into the leadership mindset that sits beneath selling, sobriety, and self-mastery, and why the strongest credibility comes from consistency, not a job title. From the first minute, we challenge the blame game and replace it with ownership—controlling the process in sales and our actions in life—so results stop being random and start being repeatable.We unpack emotional sobriety as a competitive edge: the ability to stay calm when deals wobble, to pause instead of panic, and to meet objections with curiosity. That shift turns pressure into empathy and fear into trust. Along the way, we show how feedback and humility create an ongoing growth loop. Coachability beats charisma, and pride isolates; the people who keep winning ask what could I have done better even when they win, then translate that insight into the next call, the next meeting, the next day sober.You'll hear practical standards you can apply right now: prepare before you perform, track your reps, and model the behavior you want from your team. We talk about moving from achievement to contribution—service in recovery and value in sales—and how alignment with your values attracts the right clients, mentors, and opportunities. Titles don't lead; predictable integrity does. When you lead yourself first, you build a life and a business that others can trust.If this resonated, share it with someone who needs a reset. Subscribe for new episodes every Friday at 4 a.m., and leave a review so more people can find the show. What's the one habit you'll change today to lead yourself better? Support the show https://www.audible.com/pd/9-Simple-Steps-to-Sell-More-ht-Audiobook/B0D4SJYD4Q?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=library_overflowhttps://www.amazon.com/Simple-Steps-Sell-More-Stereotypes-ebook/dp/B0BRNSFYG6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1OSB7HX6FQMHS&keywords=corey+berrier&qid=1674232549&sprefix=%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1 https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreysalescoach/

Dr. Vitz talks about the five principles of Emotional Sobriety, concluding this week with our replacing ego with humility.

Send us a textIn this spooky-fun Halloween episode of The Sober Butterfly, host Nadine Mulvina takes listeners on a chilling (and hilarious) journey through her dating graveyard: revisiting The Vampire, The Magician, and The Mummy

Dr. Vitz talks about the five principles of Emotional Sobriety, continuing this week with how we train our chemistry.

Why character work never ends -- and how to dismantle the ego patterns and excuses keeping you stuck. You don't do character work once and ride off into a peaceful sober sunset. You don't quit drinking and magically become the healthiest version of yourself. This work never ends. And if that sentence annoyed you a little -- you're exactly who this episode is for. This episode is a wake-up call if you've been sober for weeks, months, or years—and life feels flat, repetitive, emotionally dull, like you're just going through the motions. No joy. No spark. No goals. That's a sign your emotional growth has stalled. You're not fired up about life. You're avoiding discomfort instead of growing. And your excuses sound really reasonable… but they're killing your progress. This is where relapse starts—not always with alcohol, but with chaos, overspending, overeating, overworking, control, drama… anything to feel something. That's why this whole idea that "more time sober = more maturity" is garbage. Character isn't measured in time. It's measured in effort and behavior. And plenty of people have a lot of time sober but stop working on themselves - and they'll get stuck just as quick as someone with 10 days sober. Today, we dig into the real problem: it isn't alcohol anymore. It's ego, excuses, and emotional stagnation.

Dr. Vitz talks about the five principles of Emotional Sobriety, continuing this week with retraining our perceptions.

Dr. Vitz talks about the five principles of Emotional Sobriety, proceeding this week with basing our internal chemistry on integrity.

Dr. Vitz talks about the five principles of Emotional Sobriety, starting this week with how and why we must take ownership of our internal chemistry.

Dr. Vitz talks about the five misconceptions about Emotional Sobriety, concluding this week with a dissecting of what emotional sobriety is all about.

Dr. Vitz talks about the five misconceptions about Emotional Sobriety, continuing with what it means to be emotionally available, open, and vulnerable.

This is the last episode of Workshop Week, posting a (single episode) full workshop daily for seven days. Assorted topics and lengths. Workshop 7 of 7, if you want more "workshop weeks" drop me an email and let me know :) Polly P is conducting this workshop on the topic of emotional sobriety in 2006, Polly got sober in 1977. This workshop is just under 2 hours long. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3000+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

Dr. Vitz talks about the five misconceptions about Emotional Sobriety, continuing with the difference between EMSO and your personal control, vs. psychological safety and its reliance on the behavior of others.

Dr. Vitz talks about the five misconceptions about Emotional Sobriety, continuing with emotional intelligence (the identification of certain behaviors) and how to transcend it.

Dr. Vitz talks about the five misconceptions about Emotional Sobriety, starting with how EMSO can be confused with therapy.

Text Me!In episode 246 of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I sit down with Melissa McKinney, licensed addictions counselor, artist, and author, to talk about what truly keeps recovery strong, especially as sobriety evolves over the years.Melissa shares what changes from year seven to year thirteen alcohol-free, and we dive into the four most important areas that help you stay grounded, self-aware, and emotionally connected long after you quit drinking.From burnout and art-driven healing to boundaries, trusted circles, and emotional sobriety, this conversation is packed with wisdom, honesty, and hope.What You Will Learn In This Episode: Lessons from 13 years alcohol-free and how clarity replaces chaos Healing a mental breakdown through art, reflection, and self-compassion Boundaries as a form of protection, peace, and integrity How self-awareness helps you recognize triggers, body cues, and old patterns Connection-building and clear, kind communication Accountability without shame using “I” statementsIf you're ready to strengthen your recovery, protect your peace, and continue growing beyond early sobriety, this conversation will inspire you to keep showing up for yourself in new ways.

MJ's recovery journey began in the rooms, but it unfolded with many challenges. A turning point came through a sequence of life events that eventually led her to Zoom, where she encountered a deeper spiritual awakening. There she grasped a vital truth: the 12 Steps were not meant to be spoken about in theory, but lived in daily practice. Embracing that path, MJ has found a life beyond her imagination - anchored in God, sustained by recovery, and fulfilled by the joy of passing the message to others.Reco12 Afro-Euro Timezone is a Reco12 Resource in and for the Afro-Euro time zone hosted by Karen A.  We hope that you will join us and draw strength and hope from these podcasts that we will host about every Friday at 10:00 am Israel time and 8:00 am GMT.Reco12 appreciates your help in keeping us working our 12th Step with these great resources and services for the addict and loved ones.  We gratefully accept contributions to help cover the costs of the Zoom platform, podcast platform, web hosting, and administrative costs.  To become a Reco12 Spearhead you can quickly and easily become a monthly donor here: https://www.reco12.com/support  or you can do one-time donations through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/reco12)  or Venmo:  @Reco-Twelve .  Thanks for your support!If you would like to get in contact with either Karen A or MJ please send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com and we will get you connected with them.Information on Noodle It Out with Nikki M Big Book Roundtable Informational Seeking and educating on how to donate to Reco12.Support the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

You don't have a willpower problem. You have a nervous system problem. In this episode, I'm breaking down the eight principles of self-directed neuroplasticity—how to actually rewire your brain so drinking less stops being a battle and starts becoming automatic. Here's what most people don't understand: You can't change your drinking habits while you're operating in overwhelm. Your brain literally doesn't have access to the circuits required for behavior change when you're in survival mode. Which is why all the rules, commitments, and white-knuckling haven't worked. You've been trying to force change from a state that makes change neurologically impossible. In this episode, you'll learn: Why alcohol use disorder is a stress response pattern, not a character flaw The 5 steps of the stress response (and why recognizing The Wall changes everything) Why shame makes change impossible—and what to do instead The 8 principles that make lasting brain change possible Why short, gentle daily somatic practices work better than dramatic or intense lifestyle changes How to build new habits without fighting the old ones This isn't fluffy self-help. This is neuroscience. And once you understand how your brain actually works, you stop blaming yourself and start solving the real problem. Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL if you're ready to fully commit to your personal growth and do the work to get emotionally sober. Side effects include an 80 percent reduction in drinking. Want daily updates from me? TikTok: @hangoverwhisperer Instagram: @thehangoverwhisperer Twitter (X): @NotAboutTheAlc YouTube: @hangoverwhisperer   Do you want coaching from Colleen on a situation you're struggling with?  Click here to submit your question. Your name will not be mentioned on air!

Dr. Andrew Krieger, DSW, MBA, LCSW-S, LCDC, is a private practice psychotherapist with extensive experience in direct practice social work, clinical program design and development, addiction treatment, and group psychotherapy. He received his Doctor of Social Work from the University of Southern California and holds both a Master of Clinical Social Work and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Houston. Over the past 20 years, Dr. Krieger has worked with individuals and families as a private practice and group psychotherapist, specializing in addictive disorders, family therapy, group psychotherapy, and process addictions. He's also held clinical positions at some of the leading addiction treatment programs in Texas.  As Chief Executive Officer of Contemporary Medicine Associates (CMA) — the primary practice of Dr. Bo Allaire and Dr. Andrew Krieger — he leads a team specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorders. CMA also provides third-party medical services for psychiatric and addiction treatment facilities, as well as clinical and business consulting services for mental health providers.  Originally founded over 20 years ago by Dr. Eugene Degner, one of the first board-certified addiction medicine doctors in Texas and a pioneer in the medical treatment of alcohol and drug addiction, CMA continues to honor Dr. Degner's legacy through compassionate, expert care.  Today, their doctors, nurses, and mental health professionals serve patients and families at every stage of addiction and recovery — providing a caring, non-judgmental environment where healing can truly begin. They also offer comprehensive support for individuals with mental health conditions such as depression, trauma, and anxiety. In this conversation, Dr. Jason Powers and Dr. Andrew Krieger discuss the different phases of recovery, the science behind post-acute withdrawal syndrome, and the meaning of emotional sobriety. Together, they explore how long-term recovery is less about counting the years and more about integrity, emotional growth, and learning to live a life that's genuinely fulfilling. Topics Discussed: Defining Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) The difference between co-occurring disorders & substance use disorder Breaking down emotional sobriety into 3 main categories Understanding the phases of recovery and personal growth How perspective and integrity define Long-Term Sobriety, not just time Finding fulfillment beyond survival in recovery — CHAPTERS:  00:00 Introduction to Positive Recovery MD 01:09 Meet Our Guest: Andrew Krieger 01:40 Andrew's Journey to Sobriety 03:45 Career Transition and Professional Growth 06:36 Phases of Recovery 09:57 Understanding Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome & Co-Occurring Disorders 15:48 Emotional Sobriety Explained 20:00 Why Length of Abstinence Doesn't Equate to Emotional Maturity 21:40 Personal Stories in Early Recovery 23:55 The Importance of Supportive Relationships and Accountability 27:55 Finding a Balance in Sobriety and New Experiences in Recovery  31:58 Reflections on Personal Journey and Finding Peace  — Connect with Dr. Andrew Krieger:  Website: www.cmamed.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-krieger-6864745  — Connect with PRC on Social: IG: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters  FB: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters  TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@positiverecoverycenter  LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters  YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg Want even more expert insights and support on the recovery journey? Subscribe to our newsletter for inspiration, mental health tips, and community updates—straight to your inbox!

For years, musician Matthew Check drank to hide pain, pressure, and perfectionism—until one brutal morning on an old wooden floor made him face the truth. In this Recovery Matters episode, Matthew opens up about the spiral of blackout drinking, the shame that followed, and the quiet relief of his first AA meeting. He shares how he rebuilt his life through connection, spirituality, and creative expression—and why August 14, 2014 marks the day he truly began living in recovery. His story proves that recovery isn't the end of fun—it's the start of freedom.Purchase Matthew's new book here: https://a.co/d/ePFvVgD 00:00 Intro – Matthew Check's Early Years  02:15 College Drinking & Blackouts  05:40 The Morning That Changed Everything  08:10 Finding Sobriety on August 14, 2014  11:05 Early AA Meetings & Emotional Healing  15:20 Music, Spirituality & Recovery  19:45 Final Reflections & Hope for Others ----Across the Web----

01:00 The magic key of evolutionary psychology, https://www.everythingisbullshit.blog/ 04:30 Batya: Steve Bannon on Gaza peace deal, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqnyV6ktwYE 07:00 My confidence comes from my pride which flows from the direction of my social status, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=164261 31:00 How Did Trump Pull Off This Middle East Peace Deal Without Experts?, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=164210 55:00 Just William - Live! William and the Musician (2019) by Richmal Crompton, read by Martin Jarvis, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCgQ5WAo_cY 1:06:00 As the MAGA Turns: How American nationalists fell out of love with Israel, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=164224 1:36:20 Emotional Sobriety and the 12 & 12, Step Twelve, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq-Qij3j7dw 1:41:00 The Myth of Left and Right: How the Political Spectrum Misleads and Harms America, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=164229 1:46:00 The Myth of Left and Right: Caplan and Hanson Interview the Lewis Brothers, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=164229 2:53:00 Internal Pride Mirrors External Validation – You Can't Generate Your Own Pride, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=164171 3:57:00 My X bookmarks 4:00:00 Hezbollah's killing machine, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o09LNx_Pgng 4:03:30 Rise and Kill First: The Secret History of Israel's Targeted Assassinations by Ronen Bergman, https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Kill-First-Targeted-Assassinations/dp/1400069718

Today I'm sharing a powerful conversation from The Period Whisperer podcast with host Bria Gadd. We talk about the hidden link between hormones, stress, and drinking—why so many high-achieving women end up using alcohol as a coping mechanism. You'll hear the truth about emotional sobriety, how the toxic cultural pressure to be “productive” leads to inevitable breakdown in midlife, and why you don't actually lose control of your drinking—you lose control of your thinking. If you use alcohol to quiet your mind or reward yourself for another exhausting day, this episode will shift your diagnosis of the problem so you can start working towards a solution that doesn't require you to stop drinking completely. Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL if you're ready to fully commit to your personal growth and do the work to get emotionally sober. Side effects include an 80 percent reduction in drinking. Want daily updates from me? TikTok: @hangoverwhisperer Instagram: @thehangoverwhisperer Twitter (X): @NotAboutTheAlc YouTube: @hangoverwhisperer   Do you want coaching from Colleen on a situation you're struggling with?  Click here to submit your question. Your name will not be mentioned on air!

On the surface, you may look like the model employee, partner, or friend: always dependable, always agreeable. But beneath the surface, you may be carrying a lifetime of survival strategies that keep you invisible in your own life. This is the story Dr. Ingrid Clayton knows both personally and professionally, and it's the story she helps so many of us begin to rewrite. Dr. Ingrid Clayton is a licensed clinical psychologist with advanced degrees in transpersonal and clinical psychology. She has maintained a thriving private practice for more than fifteen years and writes the popular Psychology Today blog, Emotional Sobriety, which has been read by over a million people. Her latest book, FAWNING: Why the Need to Please Makes Us Lose Ourselves—and How to Find Our Way Back, unpacks the subtle but profound ways we abandon ourselves by prioritizing others' approval. In our conversation, Ingrid reflects on her own experience as a childhood trauma survivor and how it revealed the fawning response: the instinct to please and appease in order to stay safe. Unlike fight, flight, or freeze, fawning resembles caretaking, compliance, and endless yeses, but it often leaves us feeling resentful and disconnected from our own needs. She explains how this adaptation becomes ingrained in the nervous system, how it shapes our relationships and careers, and why breaking the cycle can feel like stepping into the firing line. Yet within that discomfort lies the path to healing. Ingrid offers tangible practices for reclaiming your agency: pausing before you agree, noticing where resentment signals self-abandonment, and daring to let your voice be heard even when it shakes. Listen in to discover how to stop surviving on others' terms and begin living on your own!   Key Highlights From This Episode: An introduction to Dr. Ingrid Clayton and her new book on fawning. [02:17] Ingrid's personal story of childhood trauma and survival. [04:40] Defining the fawning response and how it differs from fight, flight, or freeze. [06:19] The spectrum of trauma responses and how conditioning reinforces fawning. [12:16] Signs of an ongoing fawning trauma response and why conflict feels unsafe. [15:02] How fawning embeds in the nervous system and what it takes to heal. [19:59] What happens in the body during the fawning trauma response. [22:22] Fawning behaviors and skills, where they originate, and why they're so common. [26:43] Practical grounding tools to restore safety through your body, senses, and curiosity. [32:05] How to get in touch with a psychologist in your area and find Dr. Clayton online. [37:50] For More Information: Dr. Ingrid Clayton Dr. Ingrid Clayton on Instagram Dr. Ingrid Clayton on Facebook Dr. Ingrid Clayton on YouTube Dr. Ingrid Clayton on TikTok   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Check out Dr. Ingrid Clayton's new book FAWNING: Why the Need to Please Makes Us Lose Ourselves—and How to Find Our Way Back, and her Emotional Sobriety blog. Explore Dr. Clayton's other titles, Believing Me: Healing from Narcissistic Abuse and Complex Trauma, and Recovering Spirituality: Achieving Emotional Sobriety in Your Spiritual Practice. Listen to Kathy's interview with Andre Sólo, Being Highly Sensitive Is a Superpower — Embrace and Leverage it. Read more about trauma and the nervous system in The Body Keeps the Score. Find a psychologist in your area with Psychology Today's nationwide directory   ——————— Join Kathy starting October 15, 2025, in her brand new monthly “The Most Powerful You” Group Coaching Program! Over the years, many graduates of my courses and readers of my books and articles, and other professionals have told me: “I wish there were a way to keep my momentum going — with supportive guidance, community, and accountability all year long.”   This program is the answer to that wish. Beginning October 15th, 2025, you'll meet monthly online in a small, global group for 12 months of live 60-minute coaching calls where you'll: Celebrate wins and breakthroughs Bring real-life challenges for direct support and guidance Revisit and apply core success and growth principles from my courses, articles, and 500+ interviews with top experts Learn from peers, insights, and encouragement Sort through key decisions in front of you Leave with clear, actionable steps to move you forward fast in your life and career You'll also get: A private Facebook group for ongoing support Call recordings if you miss a session Exclusive perks (with upfront payment), including additional curated resources, free access to Kathy Caprino AI, LinkedIn support, and two private coaching calls with me This is a space for professionals who are ready to grow their confidence, impact, and fulfillment — with consistent and uplifting support all year long.

Today I'm back with Sunnyside podcast host Mike Hardenbrook for a conversation that pops the hood on why willpower isn't enough to change your drinking habits. We talk about what's really happening in your brain and nervous system when you reach for a drink, why your desire to drink has nothing to do with alcohol. Your body craves relief from stress and anxiety and the pressure of everyday life.  You'll walk away with the exact, science-backed shifts I teach my clients that make drinking in moderation a natural side effect of feeling more grounded and at ease. If you've ever wondered why wanting to change doesn't stop you from pouring another drink, this episode will show you how to break the cycle from the inside out. Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL if you're ready to fully commit to your personal growth and do the work to get emotionally sober. Side effects include an 80 percent reduction in drinking. Want daily updates from me? TikTok: @hangoverwhisperer Instagram: @thehangoverwhisperer Twitter (X): @NotAboutTheAlc YouTube: @hangoverwhisperer —Do you want coaching from Colleen on a situation you're struggling with? Click here to submit your question. Your name will not be mentioned on air!

Today, I'm sharing a conversation that first aired on the Sunnyside podcast—home of the #1 mindful drinking app. I sat down with co-founder and host Mike Hardenbrook to talk about how to change your thinking about drinking so that you can trust yourself with alcohol again. We cover my own personal journey about why I overcorrected my heavy daily drinking with three years of full sobriety, and how I arrived in the balanced, less-is-more life I live now. You'll hear the exact mental shifts that I teach my high-achieving female clients who want to cut their drinking by up to 80% without shame, rules or life long commitments. Whether you're sober-curious or simply tired of promising yourself that you're going to change and then not following through, this conversation will change how you think about both the problem and the solution.  Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL if you're ready to fully commit to your personal growth and do the work to get emotionally sober. Side effects include an 80 percent reduction in drinking. Want daily updates from me? TikTok: @hangoverwhisperer Instagram: @thehangoverwhisperer Twitter (X): @NotAboutTheAlc YouTube: @hangoverwhisperer —Do you want coaching from Colleen on a situation you're struggling with? Click here to submit your question. Your name will not be mentioned on air!   

I'd been a daily drinker for over a decade when somehow, I found the motivation to stay sober for an entire weekend. It was actually easy and felt so good that I took the whole next week off. And I remember feeling giddy, like, OMG, It's over. Apparently, I don't have to worry about that anymore! Sadly, habits don't just disappear overnight. I was soon back to drinking every day, wondering why I couldn't just snap my fingers and go back to being that version of myself who wasn't obsessed with alcohol. What happened to the willpower I had found that week and why couldn't I get it back? In today's episode, we're going to talk about the hidden habit that keeps you stuck in a cycle of overdrinking. I'll explain what actually causes alcohol use disorder—and why staying sober doesn't fix it. This isn't about willpower, or how much or how often you drink. It's how you respond to yourself when you make a mistake. Inside this episode, you'll learn: Why beating yourself up after a “bad night” locks the pattern in deeper How to retrain your brain to treat your hangovers with compassion instead of shame And what happens when you set realistic expectations and learn how to fail forward. This episode will give you a foundational perspective shift so you can finally make sense of why trying to rely on willpower doesn't work—and what actually does.   Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL if you're ready to fully commit to your personal growth and do the work to get emotionally sober. Side effects include an 80 percent reduction in drinking.   Want daily updates from me? TikTok: @hangoverwhisperer Instagram: @thehangoverwhisperer Twitter (X): @NotAboutTheAlc YouTube: @hangoverwhisperer   Do you want coaching from Colleen on a situation you're struggling with? Click here to submit your question. Your name will not be mentioned on air!   

Text Me!Do you reach for a drink at the end of a stressful day, thinking it will help you relax? You're not alone. Stress is one of the biggest triggers for drinking but alcohol and stress are more connected than most people realize.In episode 241 of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I'm breaking down the hidden link between alcohol and burnout, why that “relief” you feel is temporary, and how alcohol quietly fuels anxiety, poor sleep, and exhaustion. You'll also learn what to do instead so you can handle stress in healthy, lasting ways.Here's what you will learn in this episode: Why alcohol spikes cortisol and disrupts your nervous system How alcohol and sleep are connected (and why rest improves without booze) The burnout cycle: stress → drink → poor sleep → more stress → repeat Why emotional avoidance keeps you stuck—and how to start practicing emotional sobriety Simple daily rituals to relax without pouring a drink How support from a sober coach can help you break the stress-drink-burnout cycleIf you've been telling yourself alcohol is the answer to stress, this episode will show you the truth and give you tools to relax without it.And if you're ready for extra support, that's exactly what I do with my clients. Coaching gives you tools that actually work, so you don't have to white-knuckle stress on your own.Resources Mentioned:Sober 1:1 Coaching The Sobriety Circle The After-Emotional Sobriety GuideSubscribe to the Sober Vibes Podcast on YouTubeFree ResourcesPODCAST SPONSOR:This episode is sponsored by Soberlink, a trusted accountability tool for anyone navigating early recovery. Whether you're rebuilding trust with loved ones or want more structure in your sobriety, Soberlink offers a discreet and empowering way to stay on track.Sober Vibes listeners get $50 off their device!Grab your discount here!Hope this episode helps you today, and thank you for tuning in!Thank you for listening! Help the show by Rating, Reviewing, and/or Subscribing to the Sober Vibes Podcast. Connect w/ Courtney:InstagramJoin the Sobriety Circle Apply for 1:1 CoachingOrder the Sober Vibes Book

What if your nervous system—the very force that protects you—was also the key to unlocking your creativity, joy, and deeper self-connection? In this profound and heartfelt conversation, Kate sits down with emotional healing specialist and nervous system guide Natalie (NatNat) Bédard of LiftOneSelf. Together, they explore how our nervous systems shape our experiences, how integrating soul and humanity allows us to embrace the full spectrum of being alive, and why vulnerability is at the heart of creative expression.Natalie (NatNat) Bédard is the founder of LiftOneSelf and a devoted emotional healing specialist and nervous system guide. After surviving a life-threatening health crisis that left her in the hospital for 40 days, Natalie embarked on a profound journey of somatic healing, meditation, and self-discovery. She now teaches others how to navigate the “force field” of the nervous system, turning survival instincts into pathways for creativity, resilience, and joy.Her upcoming book, The Gift Wrapped in Sandpaper: Untamed Power, blends science, story, and practice to help readers integrate both soul and humanity. Through one-on-one sessions, group programs, and her own podcast, Natalie creates safe spaces where people can process trauma, embrace vulnerability, and access the deep creative intelligence within. Based in Ottawa, Canada, she is also a solo parent and brings lived experience, wisdom, and compassion to her work. Learn more at LiftOneSelf.comKey TakeawaysWhy Natalie calls nervous system healing “warrior work” and how it transforms our relationship with emotions.How to move beyond fear vs. love into true integration of the human and the soul.The nervous system as a wild stallion: learning to ride with it instead of fighting against it.Parenting, trauma, and authenticity: how to navigate messy real life with compassion.Playful, simple ways to reconnect with intuition, creativity, and joy.Resources MentionedNatalie Bédard's website: LiftOneSelf.comNatalie's upcoming book The Gift Wrapped in SandpaperKate's jewelry & podcast community: KateShepherdCreative.comCall to ActionIf this conversation stirred something in you, subscribe to The Creative Genius Podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. For deeper practices, meditations, and community, join us on Patreon at patreon.com/creativegeniuspodcast.

Michael has been in a variety of 12 Step fellowships over the years. His primary fellowship is AA, even though he is not an alcoholic-He will explain. Currently, he is most active in SLAA and CODA.  Michael's favorite topic to talk on is Emotional Sobriety but in this meeting he will talk about Cancer and Addiction and tie the two together using his own experience, strength, and hope.  He has been practicing as a licensed psychotherapist and life coach for the past 25 years. He and his family live in the Southwestern Suburbs of Chicago.  Michael was a previous speaker on meeting 68, 110, 200, 259, and 330.Reco12 is an open-to-all addictions and afflictions organization, dedicated to exploring the common threads of the differing manifestations of alcoholism; sharing tools, and offering hope from those walking a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and locations to learn and support one another. Our speakers come from various fellowships and experiences, demonstrating the universal principles of recovery.  Reco12 is not allied or affiliated with any specific 12 Step fellowship.Donations:Support Reco12's 12th Step Mission! Help provide powerful audio resources for addicts and their loved ones. Your contributions cover Zoom, podcasts, web hosting, and admin costs.Monthly Donations: Reco12 SupportOne-Time Donations: PayPal | Venmo: @Reco-Twelve | Patreon | WISEYour support makes a difference—thank you!Resources from Today's Meeting:Men's Two Way Prayer Group - for details email reco12pod@gmail.comMy Blueprint: Struggles Toward Emotional Sobriety PodcastParker J Palmer BooksOutro music is "Truth and Reconciliation" written and performed by James Carrington and used with full permission of James Carrington.  To learn more about this music and performer, please visit https://www.jamescarrington.net/ and https://m.facebook.com/jamescarringtonmusic Information on Noodle It Out with Nikki M Big Book Roundtable Informational Seeking and educating on how to donate to Reco12.Support the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

This is the second part of a two part workshop on Emotional Sobriety was led by Joe & Charlie along with John W, it was held at the Wilson House in 1990. This part touches on the emotional sobriety of the group and AA as a whole. Part 2 of 2. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3000+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

This two part workshop on Emotional Sobriety was led by Joe & Charlie along with John W, it was held at the  Wilson House in 1990. This ends a little abruptly but it picks up in part 2. Part 1 of 2. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3000+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

You know that feeling after you push through a big event or deadline—the letdown that leaves you tired, unmotivated, and maybe even sick ? Most women assume it's either “burnout” or “laziness.” But according to my guest, Dr. Aimee Apigian, it's actually a trauma response. Dr. Aimee is a medical physician, trauma expert, and host of The Biology of Trauma podcast is here to explain why our bodies store trauma and how that trauma quietly drives brain fog, fatigue, autoimmune disorders, and even nightly drinking habits. In this conversation, we unpack: How to tell the difference between a stress and trauma response based on what you're thinking Why extended periods of stress without recovery cause trauma What it actually looks like to complete the trauma response instead of storing it Simple ways to give your body time, safety, and energy so it can reset I'm also going to share my own story of the crash I had after a recent retreat I hosted,  and what changed when I treated my trauma response with compassion instead of my usual bullwhip. You'll hear Dr. Aimee break it down in real time. If you've been blaming yourself for not having enough willpower, for being “too tired,” or for never getting it together… you need to hear this. Your body isn't broken, it's protecting you. You just have to learn how to return the favor.    Click here to order Dr. Aimee Apigian's book The Biology of Trauma: How the Body Holds Fear, Pain and Overwhelm, and How to Heal It.    Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL if you're ready to fully commit to your personal growth and do the work to get emotionally sober. Side effects include an 80 percent reduction in drinking. Want daily updates from me? TikTok: @hangoverwhisperer Instagram: @thehangoverwhisperer Twitter (X): @NotAboutTheAlc and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hangoverwhisperer —Do you want coaching from Colleen on a situation you're struggling with? Click here to submit your question. Your name will not be mentioned on air!   

Ingrid Clayton is a licensed clinical psychologist with a master's in transpersonal psychology and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. She's had a thriving private practice for over fifteen years and is a regular contributor to Psychology Today where her blog, “Emotional Sobriety,” has received more than 1 million views. She is the author of FAWNING: Why the Need to Please Makes Us Lose Ourselves—And How to Find Our Way Back.   Follow her: https://www.ingridclayton.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ingridclaytonphd https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/779579/fawning-by-dr-ingrid-clayton/ Additional Resources:

We all have a primary pattern of dealing with relational conflict. There are a scant few, in my experience, who do it with health and peace. The rest tend to fall into what psychologists have labeled, Fight, Flight, or Freeze tendencies. I'm not a fighter, and viewed myself as generally freezing in the moment of conflict, masked by thinking I was just being cool and calm, waiting for it to just end so I could take flight and remove myself. I thought I was valiant for my lack of fighting. Righteous and unshakable. And I thought I was protecting everyone, myself included. I did whatever it took to, choose your word: appease, placate, tolerate, or put up with. What I realize now is I was just being dishonest to myself and everyone, and while I thought I was being strong, I now view it as being incredibly weak. Again, dishonest. And what was really happening is I grew bitter and was slowly building walls with each brick of appeasing. The new term for this and what I now relate to, is Fawning. And this is the podcast today. I sat down with Dr. Ingrid Clayton who is a licensed clinical psychologist with a master's in transpersonal psychology and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology.  She's had a thriving private practice for more than sixteen years and is a regular contributor to Psychology Today, where her blog “Emotional Sobriety” has had more than a million views. She has now come out with the first ever, commercial book on this concept of fawning, it's titled, FAWNING: Why the Need to Please Makes Us Lose Ourselves—and How to Find our Way Back. Fawning is a hallmark of codependency, and often occurs when we can't fight or flee because we have to remain in relationship with the person or situation we are struggling with. It is highly relevant to why we stay in bad jobs, fall into unhealthy partnerships, and tolerate dysfunctional environments, even when it seems obvious to others we should go or take drastic steps to try and correct things. Ingrid says fawning can serve a purpose as an emergency adaptive strategy that protects us from losing connection with people we depend on, but it becomes a real problem when it turns from the emergency coping mechanism to compulsory in our day to day lives. The good news of course is we can break the pattern of chronic fawning once we see the trauma response for what it is. I was incredibly excited to talk with Ingrid and this conversation proved invaluable for me. I hope it will be for you as well, as my feeling is that most of us suffer from aspects of fawning in certain relationships and circumstances in our lives. Connect with Ingrid on IG @ingridclaytonphd and find the new book Fawning that is hitting bookstores now. Coming up next, my conversation with Dr Ingrid Clayton on the pervasiveness of Fawning and how to get out of this insidious trauma response. Sign up for your $1/month trial period at shopify.com/kevin Go to shipstation.com and use code KEVIN to start your free trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes being “nice” isn't so nice—it's self-abandonment in disguise. In this episode, we learn about the fourth trauma response from Dr. Ingrid Clayton, a licensed clinical psychologist, trauma recovery expert, and author of Fawning: Why the Need to Please Makes Us Lose Ourselves and How to Find Our Way Back. Ingrid brings over 20 years of clinical experience helping people break free from trauma responses that no longer serve them. Her Psychology Today blog, Emotional Sobriety, has reached over a million readers, and her work has become a lifeline for anyone ready to stop twisting themselves into knots just to feel safe, seen, or accepted. Together, we dig into the lesser-known trauma response of fawning—what it really looks like, how it shows up in women's lives, and how it's different from (but connected to) codependency and people-pleasing. More importantly, Ingrid shares how to start unfawning so you can reclaim your voice, your needs, and your full self. We cover: The difference between compassion and compulsion How fawning hides in plain sight as “being nice” or “helpful” Why women are especially conditioned to default to fawning How to notice when you're fawning in real time Practical ways to build internal safety and stop outsourcing your worth Because survival mode kept you safe, but it will never help you thrive. Connect with Ingrid: Website: https://www.ingridclayton.com/  Book: https://www.amazon.com/Fawning-Need-Please-Makes-Ourselves/dp/B0DPZ3D78B IG: https://www.instagram.com/ingridclaytonphd/  Related Podcast Episodes: People-Pleasing & Being “Needy” with Mara Glatzel | 147 How To Practice Radical Self Care with Shelly Tygielski | 302 The Power of Enough with Elizabeth Husserl | 299 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform!

Welcome to the Alcohol Free Marriage & More Podcast! In today's episode, we discuss our almost rock bottom moments, social media alcohol debates and are NA drinks helping to keep us drinking? Download our FREE  Marriage Meeting Guide HereGet Our FREE Beyond Spirits: 7 Tips for Starting Your AF JourneyDrink of the weekAtypique Non-Alcoholic Red Sangria Cranberry and soda with lime...on a planeEarthing MovieEarthing MatsWatch the podcast on YouTube here: Alcohol Free Marriage Podcast VideoCoach Amy on TikTokCoach Amy on InstagramGet $5 off your first Go Brewing order!Our Website: AFMPodcast.comSchedule your free discovery coaching call with Amy

What if the struggles you face today as a woman didn't start with you—but with your mother, and her mother before her? In this powerful conversation, therapist and certified mother-daughter coach Erica Thomas shares how our earliest identity as “daughter” shapes our personality, our relationships and even how we show up at work.   We're breaking open the cultural and familial scripts that keep women small—silencing our voices, worrying more about how things look than how they feel, and losing ourselves in people-pleasing servitude. You'll hear Erica's personal story, why she believes the patriarchy often lives inside us, and how healing the mother-daughter wound creates generational change that ripples both forward and backward in time.   This episode is part truth-telling, part blueprint: a call to every woman who wants to stop carrying the emotional weight she inherited, and start living with authenticity and personal power.   Erica Thomas is a licensed psychotherapist of over 20 years and a mother-daughter relationship expert driven to create generational change for women. As the founder of Vita Nova Counseling and Vita Nova Mother-Daughter Coaching, Erica guides women to heal past hurts and growth into their God-given potential and helps mothers and daughters transform generational legacies into ones that leave healing, hope, reconnection, and empowerment.    Find Erica on social media Facebook: @vitanovaLHTX Instagram: @vitanovacounseling LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ericagthomas Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL if you're ready to fully commit to your personal growth and do the work to get emotionally sober. Side effects include an 80 percent reduction in drinking. Want daily updates from me? TikTok: @hangoverwhisperer Instagram: @thehangoverwhisperer Twitter (X): @NotAboutTheAlc YouTube: @hangoverwhisperer —Do you want coaching from Colleen on a situation you're struggling with? Click here to submit your question. Your name will not be mentioned on air!   

Our culture teaches that when someone is struggling with substance use, the correct response is tough love. It's better to let them hit rock bottom than to enable their behavior.   My guest today is Heather Ross, host of the Living While Loving Your Child Through Addiction podcast. She's also a dear personal friend. We're letting you eavesdrop on one of the many raw conversations we've had about the devastating impact the “tough love” mindset has on both the giver and the receiver. And why compassion is not the same as enabling.  You'll hear Heather's first-hand account of what happened when she shifted her goal from controlling the situation to connecting with her daughter. Her story is both heartbreaking and inspiring, because despite losing her daughter to a fentanyl overdose, she will never regret that she was a safe place for her daughter–and a source of unconditional love.   Buckle up, because this one's a tear jerker. But whether you're a parent, partner or just wondering how to show up for someone you love, you'll walk away with a clear understanding of how to release fear, find your ground and support your person without losing yourself.    Click here to get Heather's free guide: A New Perspective about “Enabling”--A guide for parents who want to help their kids but aren't sure how.  Find Heather on social media @HeatherRossCoaching, and listen to her podcast Living While Loving Your Child Through Addiction.   If you are ready to get support from a community of women who are co-creating this change with intention and clarity— Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL.  Do you want help from Colleen with a situation you're struggling with? Click here to submit your question for Colleen's NEW Q& A episodes. Your name will not be mentioned on air!    Find me on: YouTube: @HangoverWhisperer TikTok: @hangoverwhisperer Instagram: @thehangoverwhisperer  X (Twitter) : @NotAboutTheAlc   Transcript

I ran a series on this topic just about a month ago and this is a quick 2 day workshop on the same topic to offer another perspective. This is part 2 of a 2 part workshop on the topic of Emotional Sobriety conducted by Polly P, she was 33 years sober at the time of this workshop. You might notice a slight audio artifact here and there, this had some sort of electronic feedback in much of the file. I got the majority of it out but there are a couple of remnants. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 2900+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

I ran a series on this topic just about a month ago and this is a quick 2 day workshop on the same topic to offer another perspective. This is part 1 of a 2 part workshop on the topic of Emotional Sobriety conducted by Polly P, she was 33 years sober at the time of this workshop. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 2900+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com