Podcast appearances and mentions of moon sober living

In this powerful episode of The Begin Again Podcast, host Gary Menkes sits down with Mary Tilson, a certified professional recovery coach, yoga instructor, and founder of Sun and Moon Sober Living. Mary shares her deeply personal journey through addiction, the struggles she faced while working in a high-pressure corporate environment, and how alcohol and substance abuse became her way of coping with social anxiety and life's challenges.Mary recounts her pivotal moment of transformation—a life-altering backpacking trip through Southeast Asia, where she discovered the healing power of yoga, mindfulness, and connecting with nature. This journey inspired her to leave behind her unfulfilling corporate job and embrace a new path of recovery and wellness. Mary also shares the valuable lessons she learned from her mentor, Nikki, who encouraged her to open up about her struggles and build a supportive community for others navigating sobriety.Throughout the conversation, Gary and Mary reflect on the stigma surrounding addiction, the importance of holistic healing practices, and the power of community in recovery. Whether you're on your own path to sobriety or supporting a loved one, this episode offers heartfelt insights and practical tools for living a healthier, more fulfilling life.About Mary Tilson:Mary Tilson is a certified professional recovery coach, yoga instructor, and the founder of Sun and Moon Sober Living. Drawing from her personal journey through addiction and sobriety, Mary has dedicated her life to helping others find holistic paths to recovery. Her unique approach integrates yoga, mindfulness, and the transformative power of nature, inspiring individuals to embrace a fulfilling and sober lifestyle. Through her retreats, workshops, and coaching, Mary creates a supportive space for healing and growth. She also hosts the Sun and Moon Sober Living Podcast, where she shares stories and tools for sustainable recovery.Follow Mary's journey and access her inspiring content:Instagram: Sun and Moon Sober LivingWebsite: Sun and Moon Sober LivingPodcast: Sun and Moon Sober Living Podcast► Visit our website here: TheBeginAgainPodcast.com ★ Let's connect: Twitter - https://twitter.com/BeginAgainPdcst Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebeginagainpodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@user8619235129226 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheBeginAgainPodcast/ Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/thebeginagainpodcast/

In this episode, I'm a guest on Mary's podcast from Sun & Moon Sober Living :) If you're sober curious, feel free to connect with Mary belowInstagramWebsitePodcastWant to empower yourself and transform your life after discovering his porn use? Click here to schedule a call to see if my coaching services & healing modalities from my 380+ hours of certifications are the right fit for you Follow along on social media: TikTok Instagram Join our FREE Women's Support Group "WTF Do I Do Now?" Website Schedule a Coaching Discovery Call **Please subscribe and rate the show so the algorithm can help more girls can find this resource and know they aren't alone in their healing journey from his porn use!

Rachel Bilski is a qualified yoga therapist, manager of the UK's national PTSD charity, supervisor to yoga therapists in training and philosophy lecturer for The Minded Institute, one of the leading Yoga Therapy institutions worldwide."I began living yoga and mindfulness after a life-changing retreat helped shift me out of chronic depression and debilitating anxiety. Little did I know at the time that these conditions were in fact expressions of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD); probably why a decade of Prozac and talking therapy did little other than make me feel completely inadequate as a human being. Broken beyond repair." In this honest and insightful conversation, Rachel shares how she found healing through a somatic approach to recovery from C-PTSD. Today, Rachel's mission is to empower others to discover their own innate capacity for healing, growth and personal transformation. In this wide ranging conversation, we discuss:What is Complex-PTSD?Emotional flashbacksAttachment trauma Building healthy relationships with C-PTSDTrauma & addictionA somatic approach to healingRecovery as a processEmbracing all of our partsDance therapy Visit the links below to connect with Rachel and learn more about her work:Website: www.downtoearthyogatherapy.comInstagram: @downtoearth.yogatherapy___Join the Spring Hiking Retreat in Colorado: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/spring-mountain-retreat/Follow Sun & Moon Sober Living on Instagram: @sunandmoon.soberliving__Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

In this episode, we discuss:The three drinking archetypesWhy alcohol & wellness don't mixHow alcohol impacts the brain, gut microbiome and hormone balanceThe relationship between nutrition and mental healthCurbing alcohol & sugar cravings with nutritionThe importance of proteinThe gifts of sobrietyDr. Brooke Scheller is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, the founder of Functional Sobriety, and the author of How to Eat to Change How You Drink.After finding freedom from alcohol in 2021, Dr. Brooke took her experience in sobriety and applied her expertise in nutrition and functional medicine to help others change their relationship with alcohol. Her approach results in improved brain health, mood, energy, focus, gut health, and hormone balance.Her launch of Functional Sobriety led to the development of her online community, the Functional Sobriety Network, and several online programs with members across the globe. Functional Sobriety offers the first-ever custom supplement program for the sober and sober-curious. As a motivational speaker, Dr. Brooke helps to spread the word about functional nutrition, alcohol-free wellness, and the power of sobriety.Links:Website: www.functionalsobriety.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbrookescheller/?hl=enBook Website: www.functionalsobriety.com/bookAmazon: How to Eat to Change How You Drink – https://a.co/d/6hjCXTE____Connect with our Sun & Moon Sober Living community:Join the Virtual Membership: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/membership/Instagram: @sunandmoon.soberliving__Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

In this episode, we discuss:Scott's recovery from childhood trauma & addictionFinding community through fitnessThe benefits of communityShifting your mindset around slip-upsCreating psychological safety at eventsThe story of The PhoenixWelcoming allies into recovery spacesScott's vision for the futureScott Strode, sober for over 25 years, is the Executive Director of The Phoenix, a transformational nonprofit he founded in 2006. The Phoenix harnesses the power of connection to ignite a movement that's changing how society looks at addiction and recovery. The Phoenix provides free programs both in-person and virtually, across the globe, including yoga, climbing, music, CrossFit, art, and more. The only cost to participate is 48 hours of sobriety. Scott says, “It might be the activity that brings someone in, but it's the community of sober friendships that keeps them coming back.” This spark of hope for recovery, that Scott himself experienced, has continued to grow and help thousands rise from addiction. Not limited to those in recovery, The Phoenix movement is for anyone who has been impacted by substance use disorder — because the solution to the addiction crisis lives in all of us. This is our movement!To learn more, or to connect with The Phoenix community, volunteer, or donate, please go to thephoenix.org. Download The Phoenix App to explore virtual and online events.__Connect with our Sun & Moon Sober Living community:Join the Virtual Membership: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/membership/Instagram: @sunandmoon.soberliving__Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

In this week's episode of Wellness As A Way of Life I am chatting with Heather Lowe from Ditched the Drink on Why Alcohol is Not the Glue You Need to Hold it All Together This Holiday Season! We chatted about:   Social norms that teach us that alcohol is liquid courage and helps us ‘connect' with others How alcohol silences our inner voice, our intuition and our ability to connect with ourselves and others How alcohol makes the holidays more exhausting because we our system is constantly recovering How alcohol starts to interfere with your natural ability to create your own feel-good hormones How being Sober is so much more enjoyable over the holidays How to navigate corporate gifting and events in a sober-inclusive way Tips on how to not get overwhelmed with social engagements Living in the full emotional spectrum Other ways to enjoy the holidays that actually allow you feel to well rested, connected and present Not dumbing down the joy Alcohol consumption as self-abandonment Extra support during the holidays if you are ditching the drink: her online community: INSIDER of which I am a part! Heather Lowe is the Founder of Ditched the Drink, a wellness company dedicated to helping professionals move away from alcohol and towards their highest selves. Heather is a Certified Professional Life and Recovery Coach, Certified Addiction Awareness Facilitator, and the Director of Marketing Consumer Products for the International Center of Addiction Recovery Education (ICARE). Driven by her education as a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), a Professional of Human Resources (PHR), and Yale Certificated in the Science of Well Being, Heather provides content, knowledge, coaching, and education to individuals and organizations seeking to be more alcohol free. Heather is passionate about coaching, connecting people with alcohol free resources, and creating a positive sober community. Heather shares the bright side of sobriety as an influencer in the social media sober space @ditchedthedrink. Heather's writing has been published in Thrive Global, Monument- Tempest, The Fix, Mashable, Corporate Wellness Magazine, Employee Benefit News, and more. She has been featured on many podcasts including Recovery Happy Hour, Redesigning Wellness, Alcohol Tipping Point, Energetically You, Sun and Moon Sober Living, Hello Someday, Sober Motivation, Decidedly Dry and more. Heather, in partnership with the Association of Professional Recovery Coaches also recruits, mentors, and trains new coaches.  Heather lives in Chicago's western suburbs as a proud girl mom to two teenage daughters, Lily and Charlotte, her husband Darin of 20+ years, and their adorable black and white cocker spaniel, Rocky. Heather is a voracious reader, a new-ish hiker, and a seasoned yogi. For more visit https://www.ditchedthedrink.com/   Thank you for listening! When you are listening please take a screenshot and share it on social media and tag me @meganswanwellness !  We would really appreciate it.   Connect with Megan Swan http://www.instagram.com/meganswanwellness http://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-swan-wellness www.meganswanwellness.com   ELEVATE + LEAD 8 Sessions to Embodied & Sustainable Leadership for Women in Corporate A strategic leadership development experience for women to enhance their capacity– a comprehensive approach to optimizing, retaining, and developing resilient executive leadership in corporate spaces.  https://beboldgroup.myflodesk.com

In this episode, we discuss:Ashish's story How to master your inner worldShifting from fear to freedomThe intersection of positive psychology, neuroscience and spirituality 9 practices to overcome stressHow to find purpose (without quitting your job)The transformative power of gratitudeAshish Kothari is the author of Hardwired for Happiness and the Founder and CEO of Happiness Squad, a Boulder-based company focused on helping individuals and organizations catalyze human flourishing to unlock their full potential. Prior to this venture, he was Partner with McKinsey, based in Denver focused on leadership development at scale, top team effectiveness and helping companies drive organizational change especially in context of transformations.To learn more, visit: https://happinesssquad.com/__Connect with our Sun & Moon Sober Living community:Join the Virtual Membership: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/membership/Instagram: @sunandmoon.soberliving__Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

I'm excited to continue my chat with Mary Tilson. Just yesterday, I was on her show, and we discovered we have so much in common. In 2013, Mary overcame alcohol and drug addiction and has since dedicated herself to assisting others on their journey to sobriety. After reshaping her life, she made it her mission to guide others towards recovery, founding Sun and Moon Sober Living—a community rooted in holistic healing. As an E-RYT 500 Yoga & Meditation Teacher, a certified Professional Recovery Coach, and an International Retreat Leader, Mary draws from a rich tapestry of ancient traditions combined with modern science. When she's not imparting her wisdom, she can often be found soaking in nature's lessons amidst the majestic mountains of Colorado, where she calls home. Join us as we delve into her inspiring journey. [05:11] Mary didn't think she had a problem until she went to college and started experimenting with various drugs. She was blacking out and ended up in terrifying situations.  [08:36] She desperately needed help, and called her mom asking for help.  [10:01] She also went to yoga daily. When she went back to school, she started drinking and using drugs again, but yoga was also a big part of her life.  [11:16] She had no concept of what someone young would do with their life if they were sober. [11:36] After graduating, she got a job in digital advertising. [13:04] She started doing cocaine late at night. She went to work after being up all night and realized that this wasn't working.  [18:58] Trauma informed yoga and meditation. Yoga has an incredible ability to support people during healing. It gives people choice and helps them adapt and make the practice their own. [20:12] Movement is more than just working on the physical body. Yoga helped Mary with her recovery. [23:48] Fitness is mental, emotional, and spiritual. [28:25] Awareness being clean and sober. What are you numbing from? [30:18] The difference between trauma informed yoga and regular yoga. [33:56] Mary talks about the importance of mindfulness in recovery. [36:06] Understanding our nervous system and regulating. Without substances, we do need tools to regulate.  [41:12] Mary loves cold plunges and healthy stressors. Mentally you are safe even though it's cold. It's a peaceful state.  [46:46] The importance of embracing multiple pathways to recovery. It's not one size fits all. [50:48] Recovery is a program of action. [51:17] When it comes to habit change, making it small is much more doable. Consistency is also important to carve out new pathways in the brain.  [54:04] There's a lot of positive reinforcement when you are sharing your wins. [57:50] Having a sober community is really important, because we need that sense of connection.   Links mentioned in this episode: Camelback Recovery I Love Being Sober YouTube Mary Tilson Yoga Sun and Moon Sober Living Sun and Moon Sober Living Instagram Mary Tilson Instagram Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast Recovery Through Relapsing With Brandon Lee The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything

In this episode, we discuss:Pamela's recovery journeyDrinking to cope with traumaMultiple pathways to recoveryRelapseCo-dependency Moving beyond victimhoodHealing generational trauma & cultural shamePamela RuedaRecovery Mentor | Speaker | Latina Mental Health AdvocateCertified Recovery Coach, SHE RECOVERS Coach (English/Spanish)Born in Mexico, Pamela survived armed violence at a young age. Upon moving to the U.S., she struggled with cultural uprooting and immigration trauma. To cope, she dove into alcohol and toxic relationships, resulting in decades of addiction. In 2009, she got sober and in 2017, she began the journey of healing from codependency and PTSD. Today, Pamela's mission is to help humans get free from the patterns that keep them voiceless and small. Through compassion, clarity, and ownership, she empowers them to recover their voice and reclaim the pen that writes their story. She sees recovery as the path “back home to our heart and the door to our (r)evolution.”You can find Pamela's mentorship on her platform, My Badass Recovery, and on Insight Timer. Access Pamela's resources:Site: https://www.mybadassrecovery.com/Courses: https://www.mybadassrecovery.com/courses_mainFree Mentorship call: https://www.mybadassrecovery.com/mentorshipPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-badass-recovery/id1567445631IG: https://www.instagram.com/mybadassrecovery/Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/mybadassrecovery__Connect with our Sun & Moon Sober Living community:Join the Virtual Membership: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/membership/Instagram: @sunandmoon.soberliving__Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

In this week's episode I sat down with Recovery Coach, Yoga Teacher and host of the Sun and Moon Sober Living podcast, Mary Tilson. Mary has been sober for over a decade and is passionate about helping others find freedom from addiction so they can live fulfilling lives substance-free. Combining holistic principles such as meditation, breath work and yoga, Mary has discovered the healthy way to be naturally high and happy. Mary and I connected on a range of topics including: Our secrets make us sick – 7:40 How honesty heals – 12:15 The high achieving party girl – 19:15 Drinking on knowledge – 26:14 Supporting a loved one until they're ready – 33:30 The similarities between Yoga and Recovery – 37:30 Deep connection through breath work – 46:00 You can check out Mary's Behind The Smile photo at www.ashbutterss.com You can follow Ash and Behind The Smile on IG here: @ashbutterss You can find Mary using the links below: Instagram: @sunandmoon.soberliving Podcast: Sun and Moon Sober Living with Mary Tilson Website: Sun and Moon Sober Living Additional Resources: Yoga and 12 Step Recovery Books: Trauma and the 12 Steps The wisdom of Yoga If you or someone you know if struggling with mental health or addiction, please reach out for support. Some support options include: • A healthcare professional • Alcoholics Anonymous • Lifeline or Beyond Blue (Australia) • CheckPoint (global) If you'd like to support the show you can "Buy Me A Coffee" by following the link below: ⁠YES I'D LOVE TO SUPPORT BEHIND THE SMILE PODCAST

In this episode, we discuss:Anticipatory GriefConceptualizing what happenedThe confusion of griefDistraction & denialHow to support those who are grievingFinding joy & laughterThe timeline of griefHealing through the bodyGetting sober in NYCEmbracing your true selfKimberly Owens is a photographer and writer based in New York City. Originally from Arizona and a graduate of University of Oregon, she has called NYC home for 9 years. It wasn't until the death of her sister six years ago that Kimberly started realizing her creative pursuits needed an outlet beyond her corporate life, in which Dear Lady June was born. Kimberly finds her purpose through seeing the light in others with her lens and writing about how grief has impacted her life.  As of 7 months ago, she chose sobriety in hopes to further help her heart heal her grief and find deeper meaning.Website: https://www.dearladyjune.com/IG: @dearladyjune__Connect with our Sun & Moon Sober Living community:Join the Virtual Membership: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/membership/Instagram: @sunandmoon.soberliving__Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

In this episode, we discuss:The current mental heath & addiction crisisShifting the focus from an individual to collective issueThe stigma of eating disorders & addictionThe benefits of yoga for recoveryPotential harms of the wellness industryThe story of Eat Breathe ThriveChelsea Roff is the Founder and Director of Eat Breathe Thrive. A yoga therapist, researcher, and educator, she has spent nearly a decade pioneering integrative health programs for people with mental health challenges.In 2011, Roff offered the first Yoga for Eating Disorders program to clients at a treatment center where she had once been treated for anorexia. This later became the heart of Eat Breathe Thrive: a seven-week program that combines yoga, meditation, and psychoeducation to help people recover from eating disorders. Two years later, she raised $50,000 in fifty days to kickstart Eat Breathe Thrive. Since its inception, she has brought the program to scale in thirty-two U.S states and seven countries.Prior to her work in the charitable sector, Chelsea worked as a researcher and grant writer in a psychoneuroimmunology laboratory. Her early research focused on how yoga affects the immune systems of people with HIV/AIDs and cancer. She is currently overseeing a multi-study research initiative on yoga in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders, which includes two randomized controlled trials.In 2020, Chelsea took on an additional role as Director for the Give Back Yoga Foundation UK. She is currently spearheading an initiative to bring therapeutic yoga programs to scale in healthcare systems in the United Kingdom and throughout Europe. Chelsea is an avid swimmer and triathlete, and in her spare time studies Arabic and travels in her campervan.To access the Yoga & Recovery Symposium: https://give-back-yoga-foundation.thinkific.com/courses/yoga-and-recovery-symposium-2023__Connect with our Sun & Moon Sober Living community:Join the Virtual Membership: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/membership/Retreat Waitlist: https://pages.sunandmoonsoberliving.com/retreat-waitlistInstagram: @sunandmoon.soberliving__Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

In this episode, we discuss:Tim's addiction recovery journeyShifting from self-centeredness to a life of serviceRebuilding after losing everythingMental, emotional, spiritual and physical fitnessNatural dopamine sourcesThe importance of who you surround yourself withTim Westbrook is the Founder & CEO of  Camelback Recovery, an organization with an impressive track record in helping individuals achieve lifelong sobriety.Tim is not only a survivor of substance addiction but also a passionate advocate for recovery. With a background in business and a Master's in Addiction Counseling, Tim's story is a testament to resilience, dedication, and the power of community.Website: https://www.camelbackrecovery.com/ Instagram: @camelbackrecovery___Connect with our Sun & Moon Sober Living community:Join the Virtual Membership: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/membership/Retreat Waitlist: https://pages.sunandmoonsoberliving.com/retreat-waitlistInstagram: @sunandmoon.soberliving__Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

James Swanwick is interviewed on the Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast. Listen in as James reveals how to develop the confidence to socialize sober, the clever marketing of "Attractively Packaged Poison" and the role cultural conditioning plays in our drinking habits. ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90    ★ - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule     ★ - (Free Guide) The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers: https://home.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/pod

Interested in getting 1:1 coaching support? Learn about my Coaching Program and book a free discovery call: https://www.jeremylipkowitz.com/introGET NOTIFIED WHEN DOORS OPEN TO UNHOOKED RECOVERY: https://jeremylipkowitz.mykajabi.com/unhookedConnect on Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremylipkowitz/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremylipkowitz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JeremyLipkowitz50. Jeremy Lipkowitz - From Porn Addict to Buddhist Monk; A Conversation with Mary Tilson From Sun & Moon Sober Living Welcome to a very very special episode.  Today is episode 50 on the podcast. Another huge milestone for us here on the Unhooked Podcast.  To celebrate this milestone, I wanted to switch it up a bit. And instead of interviewing someone else, and instead of doing a solo episode, I wanted to share an episode of an interview that was done with me on the Sun and Moon Sober living podcast. If you want to learn more about Mary Tilson and the Sun and Moon Sober Living podcast, here are trhe links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunandmoon.soberliving/Website: www.sunandmoonsoberliving.comMary Tilson, the host of the podcast, is an incredible interviewer and I really feel that she asks all the right questions in this interview. And so I know that this is an episode that you all will benefit from.  In this episode, we talk about  The neuroscience of porn addiciton How addiction affects men and women differently how to know if your porn consumption is an addiction, what signs to look for What the The realm of the hungry ghosts has to do with porn addiction What karma means…  The liberating insight I had that allowed me to take ownership of my recovery I also share a story from my life that I have never shared before… one that was a huge wake up call for me in my addiction If you want to help celebrate this milestone, please do us a huge favor by leaving a review on iTunes podcasts, and consider sharing an episode with a friend.  My mission right now is to reach as many people as I can with this podcast, and that relies on the support of listeners just like you.  So without further ado, please enjoy this conversation between Mary Tilson and yours truly..  

Mary Tilson is a Certified Professional Recovery Coach, Trauma-informed Yoga and Meditation Teacher, the Founder of Sun & Moon Sober Living, and a person in long-term recovery. There is so much you can learn by listening to Mary's journey from substance use to recovery. Instead of focusing on your differences, Mary's story offers a chance to recognize our shared human experiences.  Look for your common ground, and discover the similarities that connect us all. In this episode, you'll uncover valuable insights on healing, support, and connecting with your child to create lasting changes within your family. Topics covered in this episode: Mary's journey to recovery How to create the space between impulse and action Supporting someone through a reoccurrence of use What makes Mary feel supported in recovery Contact Mary Website: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunandmoon.soberliving/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sun-moon-sober-living-podcast/id1603805157 Resources From Heather Ross Coaching NEW GROUP COACHING PROGRAM - Join the waitlist https://heatherrosscoaching.com/peace-of-mind-community/ Guide about enabling - If you've ever worried about enabling, this guide is for you! https://heatherrosscoaching.com/perspective-about-enabling/ If you want answers and support to help you and your child Sign up for a 45-minute $17 call with me using the link below ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://heatherrosscoachingcalendar.as.me/SampleSession⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ New Learning/Support Group Use the link below to find out about the Invitation to Change support group Heather is hosting. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More & Sign Up For The Invitation To Change Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Heather on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/heatherrosscoaching Follow Heather on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heatherrosscoaching/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the free Facebook group for parents who are struggling with a child's addiction⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-ross9/message

Links To Resources:Break free from porn in 30-days: https://jeremylipkowitz.mykajabi.com/unhookedBook a free coaching discovery call: https://www.jeremylipkowitz.com/introConnect on Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremylipkowitz/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremylipkowitz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JeremyLipkowitz39. Mary Tilson - Embracing Discomfort and Finding Community: Strategies for Recovery & Sober LivingWelcome to another episode of the Unhooked podcast, the place to learn how to break free from compulsive behaviors and bad habits, so that you can create the life you want.In this podcast interview, I speak with Mary Tilson, the creator and founder of Sun and Moon Sober Living. We discuss Mary's holistic approach to addiction recovery, combining neuroscience, yoga, and meditation. Mary emphasizes the importance of community and finding support for individuals on their recovery journey. We explore the spectrum of addiction, addressing the underlying pain and discomfort that lead to addictive behaviors. The conversation also touches on the role of discipline, self-compassion, and the need for understanding addiction as a spectrum rather than a binary concept.In this episode we cover:The Power of Self-Discipline in Breaking Free from Addiction and Habit LoopsRole of Community in Addiction Recovery: Finding Support and ConnectionExploring the Spectrum of Addiction: Understanding Moderation vs. Abstinence, and Making Informed ChoicesBenefits of Taking Breaks from Alcohol: Exploring Sober Challenges and the Benefits of Abstinence in a Supportive CommunityLeaning into Discomfort: Embracing Healthy Levels of Discomfort for Personal Growth and RecoveryNavigating Social Anxiety and Developing Strategies for Coping without Relying on SubstancesKey Takeaways: Recognizing Underlying Reasons, Exploring Alternatives, Fostering Community, Embracing Gray Area, and Cultivating CompassionFor more info about Mary, here are some links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunandmoon.soberliving/Website: www.sunandmoonsoberliving.comIf you found this episode helpful, please let me know by leaving a review! I would love to hear from you.----------------------------------------About Jeremy:JEREMY IS A MEDITATION TEACHER, LIFE COACH, AND DIGITAL HABITS EXPERT WHO WORKS WITH ENTREPRENEURS, EXECUTIVES, AND LEADERS.Jeremy overcame addiction, shame, self-judgement, and depression in his early twenties with the help of mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness not only helped him let go of destructive behaviors, it also allowed him to connect with deeper meaning and purpose in his life.For the past 10 years Jeremy has been teaching mindfulness and emotional intelligence practices at universities, recovery centers, and companies throughout Asia and the US. He holds a Bachelors and Master's degree in Genetics and Genomics, and spent several years at Duke University working towards a PhD in Genetics & Systems Biology before he turned full-time to teaching mindfulness.Jeremy is also an ICF certified Executive Coach. As a former scientist and academic, Jeremy has a great passion for bringing his EI based coaching skills into the corporate and professional world. He realizes how powerful & transformative these practices can be for skeptics and senior-level managers. He

Host: Viv, aka Sober_iThrive Guest: Heather Lowe    Heather Lowe is the Founder of Ditched the Drink, a wellness company dedicated to helping professionals move away from alcohol and towards their highest selves. Heather is a Certified Professional Life and Recovery Coach, Certified Addiction Awareness Facilitator, and the Director of Marketing Consumer Products for the International Center of Addiction Recovery Education (ICARE).   Driven by her education as a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) a Professional of Human Resources (PHR), and Yale Certificated in the Science of Well Being, Heather provides content, knowledge, coaching, and education to individuals and organizations seeking to be more alcohol free. Heather is passionate about coaching, connecting people with alcohol free resources, and creating a positive sober community. Heather shares the bright side of sobriety as an influencer in the social media sober space @ditchedthedrink.   Heather's writing has been published in Thrive Global, Monument- Tempest, The Fix, Mashable, Corporate Wellness Magazine, Employee Benefit News, and more. She has been featured on many podcasts including Recovery Happy Hour, Redesigning Wellness, Alcohol Tipping Point, Energetically You, Sun and Moon Sober Living, Hello Someday, and Decidedly Dry.   Ditched the Drink offers Becoming 1:1 Coaching, INSIDER Monthly Membership with mobile app, and Jumpstart: 6 week Digital Class. Heather, in partnership with the Association of Professional Recovery Coaches also recruits, mentors, and trains new coaches. Schedule a call to discuss getting coaching support, becoming a coach, or offering workplace resources.   Heather lives in Chicago's western suburbs as a proud girl mom to two teenage daughters, Lily and Charlotte, her husband Darin of 20+ years, and their adorable black and white cocker spaniel, Rocky. Heather is a voracious reader, a new-ish hiker, and a seasoned yogi. For more visit https://www.ditchedthedrink.com/     Viv, aka Sober_iThrive, is a Certified Addictions Recovery Coach My Sober Recovery Story #252  If you have any questions or You would like to book a FREE 30-minute consultation with me, you can visit my website https://www.soberithrive.org I'm Certified in Addiction Recovery Coaching and Life Coaching:    • Life Coaching Essentials, Work/Life Balance  • Co-creating a New Sober Lifestyle  • Addiction(s) Recovery  • Neuroscience of Brain Function & Joyful Recovery  • Roots of Addiction(s)  • Alcohol/Drugs and their Effects  • Right Thinking in Recovery  • Family Issues in Recovery     And so much more…   My communities are:   • Sobertownpodcast.com   • I Am Sober Community (IAS) - @Sober_iThrive  • Sobertown Facebook Group   • “Valiants We Thrive” – Sober Women Telegram Group  • Instagram: @Sober_i_Thrive  www.soberithrive.org (https://www.soberithrive.org/) Certified and Licensed Addiction and Recovery Professional Online Sober Coaching for all of your addiction and recovery needs by a Internationally Certified and Licensed Sober Coach & Life Coach   No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.   Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!      Sobertownpodcast.com  

It's no secret that alcohol isn't favorable for physique goals. However, for many of us, including me, it's always served a role in various parts of our life. For those who want to change their relationship with alcohol, reduce/remove the amount they intake, or want to listen to an eye-opening conversation about alcohol, this interview with sober living expert Mary Tilson is for you.We cover:The science behind alcohol's role in your shape and health. The first step is to shift your relationship with it in your life.Tangible tools for social interactions, stressful work days, or when you enjoy the taste.Who are you when you're "No longer the party person", or what to do when drinking is the main activity for all your social events.And lastly, creating a life where you're thriving that's bigger and better with or without alcohol.To learn more about Mary's work:sunandmoonsoberliving.comIG: @sunandmoon.soberlivingPodcast: The Sun & Moon Sober Living PodcastMary Tilson is a Certified Professional Recovery Coach (IAPRC), Yoga & Meditation Teacher & the Founder of Sober Living. She's been sober since April 27, 2013. After finding freedom from addiction, Mary's life changed dramatically. She left a corporate career in Digital Advertising to pursue her dream of teaching yoga full-time. She started an international yoga & meditation retreat business in 2014, offering transformational journeys across Southeast Asia, Africa, and Central America which have been featured by Yoga Journal, Women's Health Aus, and Compare Retreats.In 2021, Mary founded Sun & Moon Sober Living to help end the stigma of addiction and support others in quitting drinking and building a fulfilling life alcohol-free. She leads group and 1:1 coaching, free virtual meetings, and hosts the Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast.When she's not working on Sun & Moon Sober Living, Mary loves scuba diving, hiking and spending time with her family in the mountains of Colorado.Work with Jenny the Nutritionist in Create Your Shape:https://jennythenutritionist.com/create-your-shape/Follow Jenny the Nutritionist on Instagram:@jennythenutritionist

In early sobriety, it's important to have tools and practices to help you overcome alcohol cravings. It's normal to have cravings to drink in your first few weeks without alcohol, and they'll get less strong and frequent the further you get away from the drinking cycle.  In the beginning, alcohol cravings are driven by physical, social, emotional and habitual cues to drink.  Understanding why cravings occur, knowing your triggers and finding new activities and practices to overcome the discomfort of wanting to drink will help you develop healthier ways to manage your emotions and social situations. I asked Mary Tilson, a certified Professional Recovery Coach (IAPRC), Yoga & Meditation Teacher and the Founder of Sun & Moon Sober Living, to come on the podcast to share the best practices and strategies to overcome alcohol cravings. To access full show notes and resources mentioned in this episode, head to www.hellosomedaycoaching.com/138 Ready to drink less + live more? If you're ready to change your relationship with alcohol join The Sobriety Starter Kit.  It's my signature sober coaching course for busy women to help you drink less + live more.  To enroll go to www.sobrietystarterkit.com. Grab the Free 30-Day Guide To Quitting Drinking, 30 Tips For Your First Month Alcohol-Free Connect with Casey McGuire Davidson To find out more about Casey and her coaching programs, head over to her website, www.hellosomedaycoaching.com

Durga Leela (spiritual name) is a person in long-term recovery, a certified Ayurveda Practitioner, yoga teacher and yoga therapist (IAYT certified) from the UK and now based in the US.  She has shared Yoga as a Recovery Pathway in several Recovery Conferences over the last 20 years.  She has also served as the Director of the Ayurveda Programs at the Sivananda Ashram in California since 2003, and is a professional member of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA).In this episode we discuss:Durga's Recovery StoryIntro to AyurvedaThe Root of AddictionThe Three Causes of DiseaseThe DoshasThe GunasExamining our ConditioningYoga of RecoveryTo connect with Durga and learn more about her work visit: yogaofrecovery.comBe sure to pick up your copy of Durga's newly released book referenced throughout this episode: Yoga of Recovery: Integrating Yoga and Ayurveda with Modern Recovery Tools for Addiction__For more resources, visit the Sun & Moon Sober Living website and join our community on Instagram @sunandmoon.soberliving

Alex is super excited to have her friend Mary Tilson as a guest on the show this week! Alex and Mary recorded this episode together at her studio in Bali. Mary Tilson is a Yoga & Meditation Teacher, International Retreat Leader, and certified Addiction Recovery Coach, who has been sober since 2013. Having experienced the suffering caused by addiction firsthand, she is passionate about ending the stigma and supporting others to thrive in a holistic sober lifestyle.Mary has hosted group retreats in pristine wilderness locations across the globe that have been featured in Yoga Journal, Women's Health Aus and Compare Retreats, and has also been a wellness consultant and contributing writer for award-winning travel and wellness brands. She created Sun & Moon Sober Living in 2021 to provide resources, support and community for those who are sober and sober-curious. She is also the host of the Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast.In her free time, Mary loves traveling, scuba diving and spending time with her husband and cats at their home in Bali.You can find Mary on Instagram at: @marytilson and @sunandmoon.soberliving. 

Joanna Taubeneck, LCPC, R-DMT, GL-CMA, E-RYT (she/her) is a licensed clinical professional counselor, registered dance/movement therapist, certified movement analyst, and experienced registered yoga teacher. She holds a bachelors degree from New York University and a masters degree from Columbia College Chicago in Dance/Movement Therapy & Counseling.As a former dancer, Joanna is passionate about movement and acknowledges that the body holds deep, intuitive wisdom and also the imprints of our many life experiences. The body remembers, on a physiological level—oftentimes much more fully than does the brain—moments of calm and also moments of trauma.She has been a therapist in various settings, including inpatient hospital detox, intensive outpatient treatment for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health diagnoses, and outpatient individual therapy. In this episode, we discuss:Joanna's journey to becoming a therapistEating Disorder RecoveryGrieving her career as a dancerHealing through movementWhy everyone can benefit from therapyReleasing shameHow to find a therapistInclusivity in therapyTo connect with Joanna directly, you can reach out to  joanna@headhearttherapy.com.____For more resources on Holistic Sober Living, be sure to subscribe to our website Sun & Moon Sober Living and follow @sunandmoon.soberliving on Instagram.

Jamie Marich, Ph.D., LPCC-S, LICDC-CS, REAT, RYT-500, RMT (she/they) travels internationally speaking on topics related to EMDR therapy, trauma, addiction, expressive arts and mindfulness while maintaining a private practice and online education operations, the Institute for Creative Mindfulness, in her home base of Warren, OH. She is the developer of the Dancing Mindfulness approach to expressive arts therapy, and the developer of Yoga for Clinicians.  Jamie is the author of numerous books, including the popular EMDR Made Simple, Trauma Made Simple, and Process Not Perfection. She is the co-author of EMDR Therapy and Mindfulness for Trauma Focused Care, and Healing Addiction with EMDR Therapy: A Trauma-Focused Guide. North Atlantic Books published a revised and expanded edition of Trauma and the 12 Steps in the Summer of 2020, and they are also publishing The Healing Power of Jiu-Jitsu: A Guide to Transforming Trauma and Facilitating Recovery and Dissociation Made Simple (both due out in 2022).Jamie is a woman living unapologetically with a Dissociative Disorder, and this forms the basis of her award-winning passion for advocacy in the mental health field. In this conversation, we discuss:Jamie's Recovery JourneyHow trauma is definedThe relationship between trauma and addictionThe connection between addiction and dissociation The virtues and pitfalls of the 12-StepsHow we can adapt the 12-Steps to be more trauma-informedHow to find a meeting that's right for youHow to find a sponsor or mentorOvercoming spiritual abuse and religious traumaThe healing power of animalsTo see a full listing of Jamie's books, please visit: https://www.drjamiemarich.com/books--media.htmlFor Jamie's complimentary resources page, go to: http://www.traumamadesimple.comTo learn about training or studying with Jamie please go to: http://www.instituteforcreativemindfulness.com ___Be sure to follow @sunandmoon.soberliving on Instagram and subscribe on the Sun & Moon Sober Living website for more resources.

Mary Tilson, Yoga & Meditation Teacher, International Retreat Leader, and certified Addiction Recovery Coach recently celebrated 9 years sober. She is also the host of the podcast Sun and Moon Sober Living. Mary reveals how adderall and cocaine helped fuel her hard drinking and working lifestyle. She shares how getting sober led to quitting her Digital Advertising job and getting certified to teach yoga and lead retreats around the world. Find Mary: sunandmoonsoberliving.com marytilsonyoga.com Instagram: @sunandmoon.soberliving @marytilson Find Alcohol Tipping Point: You can email me at deb@alcoholtippingpoint.com or visit www.alcoholtippingpoint.com Get your free 100 Questions to Change Your Drinking download here: alcoholtippingpoint.com/100questions

Dr. Brooke Scheller is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, Certified Nutrition Specialist and expert in nutrition for alcohol use by impacting gut and brain health. She combines her clinical background with a passion for health-tech and innovation in the food, supplement and personalized wellness industry. Dr. Brooke offers online courses and individual programs that use cutting-edge nutritional practices to change your relationship with alcohol and repair the body from long-term alcohol use. Dr. Brooke is also the founder of Condition Nutrition, LLC, a nutritional consultancy that works with startup organizations and has worked with both individuals and organizations to build nutrition protocols that have helped millions of individuals eat better and integrate better nutrition into their lifestyles.In this episode, we discuss:Why nutrition is key to holistic recoveryHow alcohol impacts the gut, brain and hormonesWhy you get sugar cravings in sobrietyHow to use nutrition to curb cravingsThe role of nutrition in our mental healthHow alcohol impacts women's health & fertilityTransfer addictionBrooke's story of getting sober during the pandemicVisit the links below to connect with Brooke and find out more about her work:Dr Brooke's Website | IG: @drbrookescheller____For more free resources and community events, visit the Sun & Moon Sober Living website and follow @sunandmoon.soberliving on Instagram

Sarah Buino, LCSW, RDDP, CADC, CDWF, NMT is a speaker, teacher, therapist and the founder and president of Head/Heart Therapy, Inc. She's a member of the adjunct faculty at Loyola University Chicago and the host of the Conversations With a Wounded Healer podcast, which examines the role of one's own healing while being a care-giving professional. In this conversation, we discuss:- Sarah's healing journey- Recovering from workaholism- What it means to be a wounded healer- Trauma- Marrying the scientific and the mystical- How to tackle shame- Co-dependency in healing spacesTo learn more about Sarah, visit her website: Head/Heart Therapy, Inc.___For more free resources visit the Sun & Moon Sober Living website and be sure to follow @sunandmoon.soberliving on Instagram. We host regular live meetings over Zoom where you can explore these topics in conversation with other sober and sober-curious members of the community. All info can be found on the website and IG page.

William Porter is the author of Alcohol Explained, a detailed analysis of the effects of alcohol on human beings and how alcohol-use progresses from experimental, to pleasurable, to a necessity. The book has now sold over 100,000 copies by word of mouth alone, with sales consistently increasingly year on year.William has an exceptional ability to identify the important motivators when it comes to addiction, and to explain them in a relatable, lucid way. His work is focused on rationalizing addiction, helping people understand the forces at play that keep them coming back to something that they know in their heart they are better off without. According to William, understanding is the key to control.In this conversation, we discuss:William's recovery storyWhat is alcohol, really?How alcohol fuels anxietyThe impact alcohol has on sleepWhy claims of health benefits are falseWhy alcohol is the “anti-fitness”The Fading Effect BiasThe stages of addictionHow to quitTo learn more about William's work, visit his website: Alcohol Explained___For more free resources visit the Sun & Moon Sober Living website and be sure to follow @sunandmoon.soberliving on Instagram. We host regular live meetings over Zoom where you can explore these topics in conversation with other sober and sober-curious members of the community. All info can be found on the website and IG page.

Deb Masner, Founder of  Alcohol Tipping Point is a Registered Nurse, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach and SMART Recovery Facilitator who helps others practice not drinking. Mary first connected with Deb during the Womeness Community's Sober Curious Challenge, and was so touched by her honestly, insight and great sense of humor which brings light to an otherwise difficult situation.Although today, Deb is thriving in her sober life as an alcohol-free badass, her commitment to this work is born out of her own personal struggle after many “day ones” and a feeling that she was broken after not being able to get her drinking under control. With dedicated practice, patience and mindset changes, she worked her way out of the drinking shame spiral and into an alcohol-free life. She now finds great fulfillment in sharing this gift with others.This conversation includes:- Deb's sober story- “Whiny Women's Wednesday” and other toxic pressure on women and mothers- The truth about how alcohol impacts our physiology- Debunking myths about drinking- The bright side of sober living- Deb's best tips and practices to not only sustain sobriety, but thrive alcohol-freeTo access Deb's resources visit the Alcohol Tipping Point website and follow her on Instagram @AlcoholTippingPoint.__For more free resources visit the Sun & Moon Sober Living website and follow us on Instagram @sunandmoon.soberliving

Dr. Vignesh Devraj is a 4th Generation Ayurvedic Doctor and the Founder of Sitaram Beach Retreat, an award-winning destination for holistic healing in Kerala, India. He is also the host of the top-rated podcast Ayurvedic Healing & Beyond. In this conversation, we discuss:What Ayurveda isThe importance of approaching health holisticallyDiseases of overconsumptionSocietal and environmental factors impacting our wellbeingThe dangers of endlessly chasing pleasure and avoiding painThe importance of sleep to overall healthAddiction through an Ayurvedic lensAyurvedic lifestyle tips to promote balance and holistic wellbeingSee links below to connect with Dr Vignesh and learn more about his work:Instagram @vigneshdevrajDr Vignesh's WebsiteSitaram Beach Retreat__Be sure to follow @sunandmoon.soberliving on Instagram and visit the Sun & Moon Sober Living website for more free resources on Holistic Sober Living!