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BUY TICKETS TO DOPEY SHORT FILM FESTIVAL: https://buytickets.at/thedopeyfoundation/2216905 Join Patreon For Cheap Tickets and much more: www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast Long Summary Notes: Dave opens the Dopey Total Replay by revisiting Episode 27, “Detox Withdrawal,” one of the earliest foundational episodes of Dopey. He explains how the episode introduced both graphic designer Ryan — creator of the iconic nodding Dopey logo — and Todd Curry, Dave's longtime using buddy who would later die in 2018, just weeks before Chris. Dave reflects on Chris's original idea for a “Dopey Stories” book made up of listener submissions and stories from the show. He talks about failed attempts to pitch the project to publishers and wonders whether self-publishing a Dopey book on Amazon might finally make sense. He invites listeners to resend their best stories to dopeypodcast@gmail.com. Disclaimer: I think I called Spanish People Stupid - but it was meant totally with love. Dave then shifts into a recap of Music on the Mountain in Vermont, where he attended with Linda and the kids. He talks about seeing Anders Osborne, Daniel Donato, Jackie Greene, Karina Rykman, Eggy, Lamp, and others. Susan celebrates her eighth birthday and hilariously insists on introducing bands onstage after Dave lets her introduce Karina Rykman. Dave admits Susan might actually be a better MC than him. Dave promotes the upcoming Dopey Short Film Festival at the SVA Theater, mentioning Mountainside as a possible title sponsor and joking about Katz's desserts and Othello cookies potentially being involved. He reads Patreon and Spotify comments reacting to the previous replay episode, including discussion of Rush, Basketball Diaries, Knicks playoff hopes, bread basket addiction, and people missing Chris. Dave goes on multiple tangents about bread, fitness, the Knicks, and Cleveland versus Detroit. The replay itself begins with Chris and Dave just starting to record when Todd randomly calls in. Todd immediately launches into a story about getting arrested while allegedly trying to buy weed in a housing project. Chris and Dave immediately question the story while Todd insists he was only trying to buy marijuana. The conversation spirals into stories about community service, Delancey Street cleanup duty, reverse discrimination jokes, airport profiling, Todd's history with Dave, and their years selling drugs together. Chris openly campaigns for Todd to become a recurring Dopey guest while Dave resists because Todd is still actively using heroin and weed. Graphic designer Ryan joins the conversation and explains why he loved Dopey from the beginning — because it wasn't a traditional recovery podcast. He says recovery shows felt too church-like, while Dopey mixed active addiction stories with recovery in a way that could actually reach addicts. Todd and Dave argue about whether active users should appear on Dopey. Ryan attempts to sober coach Todd live on the air, asking him what heroin does for him emotionally. Todd admits heroin covers feelings of loneliness, insecurity, and self-hatred. He describes failed relationships, yoga classes, women, and using heroin to cope with emotional pain. Ryan explains the basics of abstinence and recovery while Todd half-jokes and half-confesses his inability to stop using. Chris mostly eggs the entire thing on while enjoying the chaos. The episode shifts into stories about Mountainside and the infamous “Phase Four” extended-care house. Ryan explains how he entered treatment planning only to save money for heroin afterward, but somehow ended up getting sober instead. Dave admits he originally thought Ryan would never stay sober, while Dave himself eventually relapsed despite appearing more serious about recovery at the time. Ryan tells wild detox stories involving escaping treatment during withdrawal, trading a $2,500 laptop for heroin bundles, walking through snowstorms, and eventually landing at Mountainside. The group discusses relapse, sobriety, AA sponsorship disasters, yoga, heroin addiction, and the randomness of getting sober. The episode eventually devolves into jokes about Dave's disgusting toenail, Instagram photos, podcast structure, and arguments about whether episodes should be one hour long. Chris insists on ending every episode with “Good So Bad,” while Dave complains nobody wants long podcasts — ironic considering modern Dopey episodes often run three hours. Back in present-day narration, Dave reflects emotionally on hearing Todd and Chris together again. He reveals that Todd eventually appeared on Dopey multiple times, including once when he left mid-recording to go downstairs and shoot heroin before returning to finish the episode high. Dave closes by talking about Ryan's later recovery work at Berkshire Transition Network and how foundational he was to early Dopey. He reflects on the pain, foreshadowing, and innocence captured in the episode before ending with “Good So Bad” and a tribute to Chris and Todd. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Janey shares some thoughts on the powerof curiosity and being able to listen to your gut instincts.Thought about training to be a Sober Coach?If you're interested in training join our next Explore a Career as a Sober Coach drop me a message. The price is risingconsiderably after our June cohort due to VAT hitting, so get in touch now if you're getting the ‘nudge'.Thursday 25 June in Bloomsbury London, Join us for a live podcast recording with special guest Matt Pink, best selling author, co founder of Dryy and founder of THOM, its going to be a great evening! Book tickets HERE https://www.hellolove.org/eventsBefore then, come see me at the Mind Body Spiritfestival Friday 22 May at 3.45, my talk is Happy Healthy Sober or Sober Curious?https://shorturl.at/PJkFLJoin us in The Sober Club for inspiration, and connection.New to Sobriety? Sober Curious?Check out The Sober Club, for low cost support, accountability, inspiration, connection and a whole host of content on holistic living. Membership includesand online course Get the Buzz without the Booze, our private non judgemental community online and regular zoom meetings, plus a whole library of exclusive wellbeing contentwww.thesoberclub.comSupplements for Sobriety, we all need Magnesium! Try this blend it's the best, and also buy the Vit C, D and Iodine from CliveUse this link and a bit goes to our giveback fund https://clivedecarle.ositracker.com/315625/11489Platinum Awards If you have a natural brand, product or service, or you are a wellbeing coach or therapist, or wellbeing author enter the Platinum Awards, its not just Enter and Wait, there is great promo along the way www.platinumawards.co.ukRegisterHERE https://www.thesoberclub.com/explore/www.thesoberclub.comThankyou for listening! Please share, rate and reviewIfyou're struggling, always reach out, tell someone you're doing this!@janeyleegrace Ditched the Boozeand want to inspire others? Janey offers holistic sober coach training, our next course starts June 27-28 email Janey for a chat to see ifits right for you – janey atjaneyleegrace.comCheckout my new Substack, you can be a free subscriber or paid for some juicy extrasSobriety Rocks…& The Woo WorksFollowJaney on social media@janeyleegrace
This week's guest is Susie Pearl, best selling author, coach and former PR to the stars. What an incredible life shehas! Get herbook Instructions for Happiness https://amzn.to/4tYn4RH H Check out www.susiepearl.comThought about training to be a SoberCoach? If you're interested in training join our next Explore a Career as a Sober Coach drop me a message. Join our next webinar Thursday 14 May at 7.30pmI'll be chatting to one of the coaches I trained Polly who now works full time as a sober life coach https://www.thesoberclub.com/explore/Join us in The Sober Club for inspiration, and connection.Thursday 25 June in Bloomsbury London, Join us for a live podcast recording with special guest Matt Pink, best selling author, co founder of Dryy and founder of THOM, its going to be a great evening! Book tickets HERE https://www.hellolove.org/eventsBefore then, come see me at the Mind Body Spirit festival Friday 22 May at 3.45, my talk is Happy Healthy Sober or Sober Curious?https://shorturl.at/PJkFLNew to Sobriety? Sober Curious?Check out The Sober Club, for low cost support, accountability, inspiration, connection and a whole host of content on holistic living. Membership includesand online course Get the Buzz without the Booze, our private non judgemental community online and regular zoom meetings, plus a whole library of exclusive wellbeing contentwww.thesoberclub.comSupplements for Sobriety, we all need Magnesium! Try this blend it's the best, and also buy the Vit C, D and Iodine fromClive Use this link and a bit goes to ourgiveback fund https://clivedecarle.ositracker.com/315625/11489Platinum Awards If you have a natural brand, product or service, or you are a wellbeing coach or therapist, or wellbeing author enter the Platinum Awards, its not just Enter and Wait, there is great promo along the way www.platinumawards.co.ukRegister HERE https://www.thesoberclub.com/explore/www.thesoberclub.comThank you for listening! Please share, rate and reviewIf you're struggling, always reach out, tell someone you're doing this! @janeyleegrace Ditched the Booze and want to inspire others? Janey offers holistic sober coach training, our next course starts June 27-28 email Janey for a chat to see if its right for you – janey atjaneyleegrace.comCheck out my new Substack, you can be a free subscriber or paid for some juicy extras Sobriety Rocks…& The Woo WorksFollow Janey on social media@janeyleegrace
This week's guest is Anna Wolfe the host of HowTo Get Wet When You're Dry, a podcast that cuts through the shame around sex and sobriety with honestyand levity. Anna is also an award-winning London-based journalist specialising in mental health, addiction, eating disorders, and investigative features. Pic of Anna - Louie wittner Thought about training to be a Sober Coach?If you're interested in training join our next Explore a Career as a Sober Coach drop me a message. Join our next webinar Thursday 14 May at 7.30pmI'll be chatting to one of the coaches I trained Polly who now works full time as a sober life coach https://www.thesoberclub.com/explore/Join us in The Sober Club for inspiration, and connection.New to Sobriety? Sober Curious?Check out The Sober Club, for low cost support, accountability, inspiration,connection and a whole host of content on holistic living. Membership includesand online course Get the Buzz without the Booze, our private non judgemental community online and regular zoom meetings, plus a whole library of exclusive wellbeing contentwww.thesoberclub.comSupplements for Sobriety, we all need Magnesium! Try this blend it's the best, and also buy the Vit C, D and Iodinefrom Clive Use this link and a bit goes to ourgiveback fund https://clivedecarle.ositracker.com/315625/11489Platinum Awards If you have a natural brand, product or service, or you are a wellbeing coach or therapist, or wellbeing author enter the Platinum Awards, its not just Enter and Wait, there is great promo along the way www.platinumawards.co.ukRegister HERE https://www.thesoberclub.com/explore/www.thesoberclub.comThank you for listening! Please share, rate and reviewIf you're struggling, always reach out, tell someone you're doing this!@janeyleegrace Ditched the Booze and want to inspire others? Janey offers holistic sober coach training, our next course starts June 27-28 email Janey for a chat to see if its right for you – janey atjaneyleegrace.comCheck out my new Substack, you can be a free subscriber or paid for some juicy extras Sobriety Rocks…& The Woo WorksFollow Janey on social media@janeyleegrace
This weeks' guest has had an amazing career in rock & roll and has come full circle as a transformational voice guide, offering healing music, meditation, breath work, cacao ceremonies, sound healing et al Franko Heke ran the NZ Spirit festival and now tours the world and is coming to the Medicine Festival in August.www.frankoheke.co Thought about training to be a SoberCoach?If you're interested in training join our next Explore a Career as a Sober Coach drop me a message. Join our next webinar Thursday 14 May at 7.30pmhttps://www.thesoberclub.com/explore/Join us in The Sober Club for inspiration, and connection.New to Sobriety? Sober Curious?Check out The Sober Club, for low cost support, accountability, inspiration, connection and a whole host of content on holistic living. Membership includes and online course Get the Buzz without the Booze, our private non judgemental community online and regular zoom meetings, plus a whole library of exclusive wellbeing contentwww.thesoberclub.comSupplements for Sobriety, we all need Magnesium! Try this blend it's the best, and also buy the Vit C, D and Iodine fromClive Use this link and a bit goes to ourgiveback fund https://clivedecarle.ositracker.com/315625/11489Platinum Awards If you have a natural brand, product or service, or you are a wellbeing coach or therapist, or wellbeing author enter the Platinum Awards, its not just Enter and Wait, there is great promo along the way www.platinumawards.co.ukRegister HERE https://www.thesoberclub.com/explore/www.thesoberclub.comThank you for listening! Please share, rate and reviewIf you're struggling, always reach out, tell someone you're doing this! @janeyleegrace Ditched the Booze and want to inspire others? Janey offers holistic sober coach training, our next course starts June 27-28 email Janey for a chat to see if its right for you – janey atjaneyleegrace.comCheck out my new Substack, you can be a free subscriber or paid for some juicy extrasSobriety Rocks…& The Woo WorksFollow Janey on social media@janeyleegrace
Janey chats to Ailsa Frank leading hypnotherapist and author We discuss how hypnosis can be sobeneficial and how important it is to release our limiting beliefs Ailsa Frank's hypnosis recordings will soothe away your worries Choose from more than 60 titles in the Feel Amazing app.https://www.ailsafrank.com/shop/get-membership-to-the-feel-amazing-app-by-ailsa-frank.htmlJoin us in The Sober Club before the end of April and get a free Hypnosis audio – Fit & Well courtesy of Ailsa Frankwww.thesoberclub.comCheck out The Sober Club, for low cost support, accountability, inspiration, connection and a whole host of content on holistic living. Membership includes an online course Get the Buzz without the Booze, our private non judgemental community online and regular zoom meetings, plus a whole library of exclusive wellbeing contentThought about training to be a Sober Life Coach?If you're interested in training join our next Explore a Career as a Sober Coach webinar Thursday May 14 or drop me amessage.https://www.thesoberclub.com/explore/Supplements for Sobriety, we all need Magnesium! Try this blend it's the best, and also buy the Vit C, D and Iodine fromClive Use this link and a bit goes to ourgiveback fund https://clivedecarle.ositracker.com/315625/11489Platinum Awards If you have a natural brand, product or service, or you are a wellbeing coach or therapist, or wellbeing author enter the Platinum Awards, its not just Enter and Wait, there is great promo along the way www.platinumawards.co.ukwww.thesoberclub.comThank you for listening! Please share, rate and reviewIf you're struggling, always reach out, tell someone you're doing this!@janeyleegrace Ditched the Booze and want to inspire others? Janey offers holistic sober coach training, our next course starts June 27-28 email Janey for a chat to see ifits right for you – janey atjaneyleegrace.comCheckout my new Substack, you can be a free subscriber or paid for some juicy extrasSobriety Rocks…& The Woo WorksFollowJaney on social media@janeyleegrace
Letting Go of Perfect! That's the title of the book by this weeks' guest is Daniel O'Shaughnessy Itsan exploration of what it means to grow up, and grow into oneself, as a gay man navigating body dysmorphia, shame, and the pressure to be perfect.https://danieloshaughnessy.com/booksThought about training to be a Sober Coach?If you're interested in training join our next Explore a Career as a Sober Coach webinar or drop me a message.https://www.thesoberclub.com/explore/Join us in The Sober Club for inspiration, and connection.New to Sobriety? Sober Curious?Check out The Sober Club, for low cost support, accountability, inspiration, connection and a whole host of content on holistic living. Membership includesand online course Get the Buzz without the Booze, our private non judgemental community online and regular zoom meetings, plus a whole library of exclusive wellbeing contentwww.thesoberclub.comSupplements for Sobriety, we all need Magnesium! Try this blend it's the best, and also buy the Vit C, D and Iodinefrom Clive Use this link and a bit goes to ourgiveback fund https://clivedecarle.ositracker.com/315625/11489Join us! www.thesoberclub.com/eventsPlatinum Awards If you have a natural brand, product or service, or you are a wellbeing coach or therapist, or wellbeing author enter the Platinum Awards, its not just Enter and Wait, there is great promo along the way www.platinumawards.co.ukThought about training to be a Sober Coach?If you're interested in training join our next Explore a Career as a Sober Coach webinar Thursday May 147.30pmRegisterHERE https://www.thesoberclub.com/explore/www.thesoberclub.comThank you for listening! Please share, rate and reviewIf you're struggling, always reach out, tell someone you're doing this!@janeyleegrace Ditched the Booze and want to inspire others? Janey offers holistic sober coach training, our next course starts June 27-28 email Janey for a chat to see if its right for you – janey atjaneyleegrace.comCheck out my new Substack, you can be a free subscriber or paid for some juicy extrasSobriety Rocks…& The Woo WorksFollow Janey on social media @janeyleegrace
The power of connection!Enjoy the live chat with Catherine Gray at Hello Love!Thank you to Noughty AF - I told everyone they must grab a copy of Versions of a Girl https://amzn.to/4cbDyOK and her new book Little Adddictions, Freedom from our tiny but might compulsions https://amzn.to/4cbDyOKThought about training to be a SoberCoach?If you're interested in training join our next Explore a Career as a Sober Coach webinar Thursday April 9 at 7.30pmRegister HERE https://www.thesoberclub.com/explore/Join us in The Sober Club for inspiration, and connection.New to Sobriety? Sober Curious?Check out The Sober Club, for low cost support, accountability, inspiration, connection and a whole host of content on holistic living. Membership includesand online course Get the Buzz without the Booze, our private non judgemental community online and regular zoom meetings, plus a whole library of exclusive wellbeing contentwww.thesoberclub.comSupplements for Sobriety, we all need Magnesium! Try this blend it's the best, and also buy the Vit C, D and Iodinefrom Clive Use this link and a bit goes to ourgiveback fund https://clivedecarle.ositracker.com/315625/11489Join us! www.thesoberclub.com/eventsPlatinum Awards If you have a natural brand, product or service, or you are a wellbeing coach or therapist, or wellbeing author enter the Platinum Awards, its not just Enterand Wait, there is great promo along the way www.platinumawards.co.ukThought about training to be a SoberCoach?If you're interested in training join our next Explore a Career as a Sober Coach webinar Tuesday March 17 7.30pmRegister HERE https://www.thesoberclub.com/explore/www.thesoberclub.comThank you for listening! Please share, rate and reviewIf you're struggling, always reach out, tell someone you're doing this! @janeyleegrace Ditched the Booze and want to inspire others? Janey offers holistic sober coach training, our next course starts april26-27 and the following one is June 27-28 email Janey for a chat to see if its right for you – janey atjaneyleegrace.comCheck out my new Substack, you can be a free subscriber or paid for some juicy extrasSobriety Rocks…& The Woo WorksFollow Janey on social media@janeyleegrace
The power of connection! Janey in conversation with Catherine Gray at Hello LoveWed 1 April 6.30-8.30 pm with Noughty AFJoin us! www.thesoberclub.com/eventshttps://shorturl.at/u2euxThis weeks' guest is Sara from Sober Points www.soberpoints.comMake sure you check out some venues!Last weeks guest Julian Tittershill has entered thePlatinum Awards Alsoplease vote for Julian in the author category in the Platinum Awards 26https://imperfectlynatural.com/2026-platinum-awards-sneak-preview-booze/Thought about training to be a SoberCoach?If you're interested in training join our next Explore a Career as a Sober Coach webinar Thursday April 9 at 7.30pmRegister HERE https://www.thesoberclub.com/explore/Join us in The Sober Club for inspiration, and connection.New to Sobriety? Sober Curious?Check out The Sober Club, for low cost support, accountability, inspiration, connection and a whole host of content on holistic living. Membership includes and online course Get the Buzz without the Booze, our private non judgemental community online and regular zoom meetings, plus a whole library of exclusive wellbeing contentwww.thesoberclub.comSupplements for Sobriety, we all need Magnesium! Try this blend it's the best, and also buy the Vit C, D and Iodinefrom Clive Use this link and a bit goes to ourgiveback fund https://clivedecarle.ositracker.com/315625/11489Janey in conversation with Catherine Gray at Hello LoveWed 1 April 6.30-8.30 pm with Noughty AFJoin us! www.thesoberclub.com/eventshttps://shorturl.at/u2euxPlatinum Awards If you have a natural brand, product or service, or you are a wellbeing coach or therapist, or wellbeing author enter the Platinum Awards, its not just Enter and Wait, there is great promo along the way www.platinumawards.co.ukThought about training to be a Sober Coach?If you're interested in training join our next Explore a Career as a Sober Coach webinar Tuesday March 17 7.30pmRegister HERE https://www.thesoberclub.com/explore/www.thesoberclub.comThank you for listening! Please share, rate and reviewIf you're struggling, always reach out, tell someone you're doing this! @janeyleegrace Ditched the Booze and want to inspire others? Janey offers holistic sober coach training, our next course starts april26-27 and the following one is June 27-28 email Janey for a chat to see if its right for you – janey atjaneyleegrace.comCheck out my new Substack, you can be a free subscriber or paid for some juicy extras Sobriety Rocks…& The Woo WorksFollow Janey on social media@janeyleegrace
The power of connection!Janey in conversation with CatherineGray at Hello Love Wed 1 April 6.30-8.30 pm with Noughty AFJoin us! www.thesoberclub.com/eventshttps://shorturl.at/u2euxThis weeks guests are Sandra and Sarah from TABBfor Women – we discuss the importance of connection and community. https://tabbforwomen.com/membershipLast weeks guest Julian Tittershill has entered thePlatinum Awards Also please vote for Julian in the author category in the Platinum Awards 26https://imperfectlynatural.com/2026-platinum-awards-sneak-preview-booze/Thought about training to be a Sober Coach?If you're interested in training join our next Explore a Career as a Sober Coach webinar Thursday April 9 at 7.30pmRegister HERE https://www.thesoberclub.com/explore/Join us in The Sober Club for inspiration, and connection.New to Sobriety? Sober Curious?Check out The Sober Club, for low cost support, accountability, inspiration, connection and a whole host of content on holistic living. Membership includesand online course Get the Buzz without the Booze, our private non judgemental community online and regular zoom meetings, plus a whole library of exclusive wellbeing contentwww.thesoberclub.comSupplements for Sobriety, we all need Magnesium! Try this blend it's the best, and also buy the Vit C, D and Iodinefrom Clive Use this link and a bit goes to ourgiveback fund https://clivedecarle.ositracker.com/315625/11489Janey in conversation with Catherine Gray at Hello LoveWed 1 April 6.30-8.30 pm with Noughty AFJoin us! www.thesoberclub.com/eventshttps://shorturl.at/u2eux Platinum Awards If you have a natural brand, product or service, or you are a wellbeing coach or therapist, or wellbeing author enter the Platinum Awards, its not just Enter and Wait, there is great promo along the way www.platinumawards.co.ukThought about training to be a Sober Coach?If you're interested in training join our next Explore a Career as a Sober Coach webinar Tuesday March 17 7.30pmRegisterHERE https://www.thesoberclub.com/explore/www.thesoberclub.comThank you for listening! Please share, rate and reviewIf you're struggling, always reach out, tell someone you're doing this! @janeyleegrace Ditched the Boozeand want to inspire others? Janey offers holistic sober coach training, our next course starts april26-27 and the following one is June 27-28 email Janey for a chat to see if itsright for you – janey atjaneyleegrace.comCheck out my new Substack, you can be a free subscriber or paid for some juicy extras Sobriety Rocks…& The Woo WorksFollow Janey on social media@janeyleegrace
How does it feel to come back from the brink? Julian Tittershill is the author of Booze: A raw, honest story of the highs and lows of alcohol use, and a strategy to break free.Julian's journey is one so many people will recognise, even if they've never said it out loud. He started drinking at 12 yearsold, and alcohol became a constant companion right through to age 48. Not the occasional glass, not the “weekend warrior” stuff , but daily drinking woven into the fabric of his identity, his social life, and eventually, his health.Buy it here https://boozeandback.com/Also please vote for Julian in the author category in the Platinum Awards 26https://imperfectlynatural.com/2026-platinum-awards-sneak-preview-booze/Thought about training to be a Sober Coach?If you're interested in training join our next Explore a Career as a Sober Coach webinar Tuesday March 17 7.30pmRegisterHERE https://www.thesoberclub.com/explore/Supplements for Sobriety, we all needMagnesium! Try this blend it's the best, and also buy the Vit C, D and Iodine from CliveUse this link and a bit goes to ourgiveback fund https://clivedecarle.ositracker.com/315625/11489Janey in conversation with CatherineGray at Hello LoveWed 1 April 6.30-8.30 pm with Noughty AFJoin us! www.thesoberclub.com/eventshttps://shorturl.at/u2euxJoin us in The Sober Club for inspiration, and connection.New to Sobriety?Sober Curious?Check out The Sober Club, for low cost support, accountability, inspiration, connection and a whole host of content on holistic living. Membership includesand online course Get the Buzz without the Booze, our private non judgemental community online and regular zoom meetings, plus a whole library of exclusive wellbeing contentwww.thesoberclub.comPlatinum Awards If you have a natural brand, product or service, or you are a wellbeing coach or therapist, or wellbeing author enter the Platinum Awards, its not just Enter and Wait, there is great promo along the way www.platinumawards.co.ukThought about training to be a Sober Coach?If you're interested in training join our next Explore a Career as a Sober Coach webinar Tuesday March 17 7.30pmRegister HERE https://www.thesoberclub.com/explore/www.thesoberclub.comThank you for listening! Please share, rate and review.If you're struggling, always reach out, tell someone you're doing this!Ditched the Booze and want to inspire others? Janey offers holistic sober coach training, our next course starts april 26-27 email Janey for a chat to see if its right for you –janey@janeyleegrace.comSupplements for recovery Check out my new Substack, you can be a free subscriber or paid for some juicy extras Sobriety Rocks…& The Woo WorksFollow Janey on social media @janeyleegrace
How do we establish a new identity as someone whodoesn't drink? Anna Donaghey is a writer, coach, and host of the acclaimed podcast The Big Drink Rethink. Her debut book, ‘What Are You Thirsty For? Rethinking Alcohol and TheLife You Want' invites readers to explore their relationship with alcohol, reconnect with themselves, and create a life that nourishes them in genuine ways. Buy it HERE https://amzn.to/4b6P1ybSupplements for Sobriety, we all needMagnesium! Try this blend it's the best, and also buy the Vit C, D and Iodine from CliveUse this link and a bit goes to our giveback fund https://clivedecarle.ositracker.com/315625/11489Janey in conversation with Catherine Gray at Hello LoveWed 1 April 6.30-8.30 pm with Noughty AFJoin us! www.thesoberclub.com/eventshttps://shorturl.at/u2euxJoin us in The Sober Club for inspiration, and connection.New to Sobriety? Sober Curious?Check out The Sober Club, for low cost support, accountability, inspiration, connection and a whole host of content on holistic living. Membership includesand online course Get the Buzz without the Booze, our private non judgemental community online and regular zoom meetings, plus a whole library of exclusive wellbeing contentwww.thesoberclub.comJoin us for The Wellness Way Health Hub in London Sun 1 March at College of Naturopathic Medicine Let me know you have a ticket, and you will get an invite to my exclusive reception to celebrate 20 years of ImperfectlyNatural Woman, my first book, which kickstarted it all!Platinum Awards If you have a natural brand, product or service, or you are a wellbeing coach or therapist, or wellbeing author enter the Platinum Awards, its not just Enter and Wait, there is great promo along the way www.platinumawards.co.ukThought about training to be a Sober Coach?If you're interested in training join our next Explore a Career as a Sober Coach webinar Tuesday March 17 7.30pmRegisterHERE https://www.thesoberclub.com/explore/www.thesoberclub.comIf you want to support the work go to www.buymeacoffee.com/janeyleegraceThankyou for listening! Please share, rate and reviewIfyou're struggling, always reach out, tell someone you're doing this!@janeyleegrace Ditched the Boozeand want to inspire others? Janey offers holistic sober coach training, our next course starts april26-27 email Janey for a chat to see if its right for you – janeyatjaneyleegrace.com Supplementsfor recovery Checkout my new Substack, you can be a free subscriber or paid for some juicy extrasSobriety Rocks…& The Woo WorksFollowJaney on social media@janeyleegrace
Janey in conversation with Catherine Gray at Hello LoveWed 1 April 6.30-8.30 pm with Noughty AFJoin us! www.thesoberclub.com/eventshttps://shorturl.at/u2euxSober Club member Tina Felton shares herjourney and her recent experience of seeing how alcohol impacts on crime. Come to The Health Hub and meet Clive! Sun 1 Marchhttps://www.tickettailor.com/events/thewellnessway/1975697At Checkout use the code IMPERFECTLYNAT Supplements for Sobriety, we all needMagnesium! Try this blend it's the best, and also buy the Vit C, D and Iodine from CliveUse this link and a bit goes to our giveback fund https://clivedecarle.ositracker.com/315625/11489Janey in conversation with CatherineGray at Hello LoveWed 1 April 6.30-8.30 pm with Noughty AFJoin us! www.thesoberclub.com/eventshttps://shorturl.at/u2euxJoin us in The Sober Club for inspiration, and connection.New to Sobriety? Sober Curious?Check out The Sober Club, for low cost support, accountability, inspiration, connection and a whole host of content on holistic living. Membership includes and online course Get the Buzz without the Booze, our private non judgemental community online and regular zoom meetings, plus a whole library of exclusive wellbeing contentwww.thesoberclub.comJoin us for The Wellness Way Health Hub in London Sun 1 March at College of Naturopathic Medicine Let me know you have a ticket, and you will get an invite to my exclusive receptionto celebrate 20 years of ImperfectlyNatural Woman, my first book, which kickstarted it all!Platinum Awards If you have a natural brand, product or service, or you are a wellbeing coach or therapist, or wellbeing author enter the Platinum Awards, its not just Enter and Wait, there is great promo along the way www.platinumawards.co.ukThought about training to be a SoberCoach?If you're interested in training join our next Explore a Career as a Sober Coach webinar Tuesday March 17 7.30pmRegister HERE https://www.thesoberclub.com/explore/www.thesoberclub.comIf you want to support the work go to www.buymeacoffee.com/janeyleegraceThank you for listening! Please share, rate and reviewIf you're struggling, always reach out, tell someone you're doing this! @janeyleegrace Ditched the Boozeand want to inspire others? Janey offers holistic sober coach training, our next course starts April 26-27 then 27 28 June email Janey for a chat to see if its right for you – janeyatjaneyleegrace.com Check out my new Substack, you can be a free subscriber or paid for some juicy extrasSobriety Rocks…& The Woo WorksFollow Janey on social media@janeyleegrace
Janey's guest is Clive De Carle, who is sharing a stage with Janey at The Wellness Way Health Hub, - Sun 1 March, they discuss the importance of Supplements for Sobriety and beyond, we all need Magnesium! Try this blend it's the best, and also buy the Vit C, D and Iodine from CliveUse this link and a bit goes to our giveback fund https://clivedecarle.ositracker.com/315625/11489Come to The Health Hub Sun 1st March and meet Clive!https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thewellnessway/1975697At Checkout use the code IMPERFECTLYNAT Join us in The Sober Club for inspiration, and connection.New to Sobriety? Sober Curious?Check out The Sober Club, for low cost support, accountability, inspiration, connection and a whole host of content on holistic living. Membership includesand online course Get the Buzz without the Booze, our private non judgemental community online and regular zoom meetings, plus a whole library of exclusive wellbeing contentwww.thesoberclub.comJoin us for The Wellness Way Health Hub in London Sun 1 March at College of Naturopathic Medicine Let me know you have a ticket, and you will get an invite to my exclusive reception to celebrate 20 years of ImperfectlyNatural Woman, my first book, which kickstarted it all!Platinum Awards If you have a natural brand, product or service, or you are a wellbeing coach or therapist, or wellbeing author enter the Platinum Awards, its not just Enter and Wait, there is great promo along the way www.platinumawards.co.ukThought about training to be a Sober Coach?If you're interested in training join our next Explore a Career as a Sober Coach webinar Tuesday March 17 7.30pmRegister HERE https://www.thesoberclub.com/explore/ www.thesoberclub.comThinking of treating yourself to the Ultimate Selfcare retreat? Join me in Feb at Homefield Grange Spa,it's a game changer!https://www.thesoberclub.com/events/ The Magnesium Blend I recommend is back in stock,use this link https://clivedecarle.ositracker.com/315625/11489If you want to support the work go to www.buymeacoffee.com/janeyleegraceThank you for listening! Please share, rate and reviewIf you're struggling, always reach out, tell someone you're doing this! @janeyleegrace Ditched the Booze and want to inspire others? Janey offers holistic sober coach training, our next course starts april26-27 email Janey for a chat to see if its right for you – janeyatjaneyleegrace.com Checkout my new Substack, you can be a free subscriber or paid for some juicy extrasSobriety Rocks…& The Woo WorksFollowJaney on social media@janeyleegrace
How does it feel to come back from the brink? Julian Tittershill is the author of Booze: A raw, honest story of the highs and lows of alcohol use, and a strategy to break free. Julian's journey is one so many people will recognise, even if they've never said it out loud. He started drinking at 12 years old, and alcohol became a constant companion right through to age 48. Not the occasional glass, not the“weekend warrior” stuff , but daily drinking woven into the fabric of his identity, his social life, and eventually, his health.Buy it here https://boozeandback.com/Also please vote for Julian in the author category in the Platinum Awards 26https://imperfectlynatural.com/2026-platinum-awards-sneak-preview-booze/Thought about training to be a Sober Coach?If you're curious join our next Explore a Career as a Sober Coach webinar Tuesday March 17 7.30pmRegister HERE https://www.thesoberclub.com/explore/Supplements for Sobriety, we all need Magnesium! Try this blend it's the best, and also buy the Vit C, D and Iodinefrom CliveUse this link and a bit goes to ourgiveback fund https://clivedecarle.ositracker.com/315625/11489Janey in conversation with Catherine Gray at Hello LoveWed 1 April 6.30-8.30 pm with Noughty AFJoin us! www.thesoberclub.com/eventshttps://shorturl.at/u2euxJoin us in The Sober Club for inspiration, and connection.New to Sobriety? Sober Curious?Check out The Sober Club, for low cost support, accountability, inspiration,connection and a whole host of content on holistic living. Membership includesand online course Get the Buzz without the Booze, our private non judgemental community online and regular zoom meetings, plus a whole library of exclusive wellbeing contentwww.thesoberclub.comPlatinum Awards If you have a natural brand, product or service, or you are a wellbeing coach or therapist, or wellbeing author enter the Platinum Awards, its not just Enter and Wait, there is great promo along the way www.platinumawards.co.ukThought about training to be a Sober Coach?If you're interested in training join our next Explore a Career as a Sober Coach webinar Tuesday March 17 7.30pmRegister HERE https://www.thesoberclub.com/explore/www.thesoberclub.comThank you for listening! Please share, rate and reviewIf you're struggling, always reach out, tell someone you're doing this!@janeyleegrace Checkout my new Substack, you can be a free subscriber or paid for some juicy extrasSobriety Rocks…& The Woo WorksFollowJaney on social media@janeyleegrace
Join us in The Sober Club for inspiration, and connection.New to Sobriety? Sober Curious?Check out The Sober Club, for low cost support, accountability, inspiration, connection and a whole host of content on holistic living. Membership includes and online course Get the Buzz without the Booze, our private non judgemental community online and regular zoom meetings, plus a whole library of exclusive wellbeing contentwww.thesoberclub.comWe are doing a self love challenge and there is a chance to hear an exclusive chat with mindset coach Fiona Drake onself love and mirror work.Buy your tickets for The Wellness WayHealth Hub in London Sun 1 March at College of Naturopathic Medicine. I will be speaking alongside Philly and Dr Sarah Myhill, it's the perfect place to explore holistic wellbeing Get tickets from https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thewellnessway/1975697Use the code IMPERFECTLYNAT at checkout for a discountLet me know you have a ticket, and you will get an invite to my exclusive reception to celebrate 20 years of ImperfectlyNatural Woman, my first book, which kickstarted it all!Platinum Awards If you have a natural brand, product or service, or you are a wellbeing coach or therapist, or wellbeing author enter the Platinum Awards, its not just Enter and Wait, there is great promo along the way www.platinumawards.co.ukThought about training to be a SoberCoach?If you're interested in training join our next Explore a Career as a Sober Coach webinar Thursday 19 Feb 7.30pmRegister HERE https://www.thesoberclub.com/explore/www.thesoberclub.comThinking of treating yourself to the Ultimate Selfcare retreat?Join me in Feb at Homefield Grange Spa, 20-22 febit's a game changer!https://www.thesoberclub.com/events/ The Magnesium Blend I recommend is back in stock,use this link https://clivedecarle.ositracker.com/315625/11489If you want to support the work go to www.buymeacoffee.com/janeyleegraceThank you for listening! Please share, rate and reviewIf you're struggling, always reach out, tell someone you're doing this! @janeyleegrace Ditched the Booze and want to inspire others? Janey offers holistic sober coach training, our next course starts Jan31-1stFeb email Janey for a chat to see if its right for you – janey atjaneyleegrace.com Supplements for recovery Check out my new Substack, you can be a free subscriber or paid for some juicy extrasSobriety Rocks…& The Woo WorksFollow Janey on social media@janeyleegrace
Send a textMy guest on this week's episode of Thrive Solo, is the gorgeous Sarah Bennett, a single and childfree sober coach living in Hertfordshire. In her 30s, Sarah felt under huge pressure to find a partner and have children. As friends settled down and started families, she often felt left behind. In trying to numb the loneliness and deep sense of inadequacy she felt, Sarah's drinking steadily increased. But instead of helping, it left her feeling lower and more depressed, with hangovers that made her feel even more alone, and a growing sense of shame and being out of control. Sarah is now 54 and in a very, very different place. She had already come to terms with being childless (although these days she calls herself childfree), but after her last relationship ended a couple of years ago, she decided to stop drinking. This has transformed her life in ways she couldn't have imagined, and she is finally comfortable in her own skin, and has learnt to love and accept herself exactly as she is, without feeling like she needs a relationship or children to validate her life. Last year, Sarah trained with The Sober Club and became an accredited sober coach, and she now runs The Sobriety Society, supporting women who want to change their relationship with alcohol. She's worked with women in many different situations, but her heart is very much with those who are single and childless.02:06 Guest Introduction: Sarah Bennett's Journey02:19 Sarah's Struggles and Transformation03:17 The Sobriety Society and Coaching05:07 Sarah's Single Life and Reflections17:35 Challenges of Drinking and Finding Clarity32:19 The Benefits of Quitting Alcohol33:40 Social Pressures and Reactions to Quitting37:54 Personal Experiences and Challenges43:59 Coaching and Helping Others52:37 Health Risks and Statistics56:45 Final Thoughts and ResourcesCheck out Sarah's website: https://www.thesobrietysociety.co.uk/Follow Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesobrietysocietyukFind Sarah on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesobrietysocietyuk Support the showBuy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Download my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the MostAnnoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Freedom from clutter ! Its the year of the Fire House, so another chance to hear Rachel Smith The House Whisperer, so many parallels with decluttering and ditching the booze! You can get a copy of From Wham to Woo - A LIfe on the micHERE or message me if you'd like asigned copy and I will add P * P EVENTSNew to Sobriety? Sober Curious?Check out The Sober Club, for low cost support,accountability, inspiration, connection and a whole host of content on holisticliving. Membership includes and online course Get the Buzz without the Booze,our private non judgemental community online and regular zoom meetings, plus awhole library of exclusive wellbeing contentIf you want to support the work go towww.buymeacoffee.com/janeyleegraceThank you for listening! Please share, rate and reviewIf you're struggling, always reach out, tell someoneyou're doing this! @janeyleegrace Ditched the Booze and want to inspire others? Janey offers holistic sober coach training, our next course starts end April 26, email Janey for a chat to see if its right for you – janey at janeyleegrace.com Supplements for recovery The BEST Magnesium blend ever is the blend fromClive – if you use this link foreverything you buy, a bit goes into our Sober Club giveback fund If you can afford it, also get Vit D3, Amino Acidsand Iodine (if you're menopausal) Use this link for everything:Buy your tickets for The Wellness WayHealth Hub in London Sun 1 March at College of Naturopathic Medicine. I will be speaking alongside Philly and Dr Sarah Myhill, it's the perfect place to explore holistic wellbeing Get tickets from https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thewellnessway/1975697Use the code IMPERFECTLYNAT at checkout for a discountLet me know you have a ticket, and you will get an invite to my exclusive receptionto celebrate 20 years of ImperfectlyNatural Woman, my first book, which kickstarted it all!Platinum Awards If you have a natural brand, product or service, or you are a wellbeing coach or therapist, or wellbeing author enter the Platinum Awards, its not just Enter and Wait, there is great promo along the way www.platinumawards.co.ukThought about training to be a SoberCoach?If you're interested in training join our next Explore a Career as a Sober Coach webinar Thursday 19 Feb 7.30pmRegister HERE https://www.thesoberclub.com/explore/www.thesoberclub.comThinking of treating yourself to the Ultimate Selfcare retreat? Join me 20-22 Feb at Homefield Grange Spa,it's a game changer!https://www.thesoberclub.com/events/ Check out my new Substack, you can be a free subscriber orpaid for some juicy extras Sobriety Rocks…& The Woo WorksFollow Janey on social media @janeyleegrace
Janey chats to Sober Club member Annie Simpson about her first year of sobriety and being part of the community.Join us in The Sober Club for inspiration, and connection.New to Sobriety? Sober Curious?Check out The Sober Club, for low cost support, accountability, inspiration, connection and a whole host of content on holistic living. Membership includesand online course Get the Buzz without the Booze, our private non judgemental community online and regular zoom meetings, plus a whole library of exclusive wellbeing contentGet in now at 2025 prices as the monthly fee for new members is rising Sun 1 Feb www.thesoberclub.comLast weeks guest was Kristina Locke from Sugavida, the first HEALTHY sugar alternative with added vitamins. Use the code JANEYLEE at www.sugavida.comBuy your tickets for The Wellness WayHealth Hub in London Sun 1 March at College of Naturopathic Medicine. I will be speaking alongside Philly and Dr Sarah Myhill, it's the perfect place to explore holistic wellbeing Get tickets from https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thewellnessway/1975697Use the code IMPERFECTLYNAT at checkout for a discountLet me know you have a ticket, and you will get an invite to my exclusive reception to celebrate 20 years of ImperfectlyNatural Woman, my first book, which kickstarted it all!Platinum Awards If you have a natural brand, product or service, or you are a wellbeing coach or therapist, or wellbeing author enter the Platinum Awards, its not just Enter and Wait, there is great promo along the way www.platinumawards.co.ukThought about training to be a Sober Coach?If you're interested in training join our next Explore a Career as a Sober Coach webinar Thursday 19 Feb 7.30pmRegister HERE https://www.thesoberclub.com/explore/www.thesoberclub.comThinking of treating yourself to the Ultimate Selfcare retreat?Join me in Feb at Homefield Grange Spa,it's a game changer!https://www.thesoberclub.com/events/ Keeping Dancing!! Its tonight!!!Please consider making a donation to my justgiving fund https://www.justgiving.com/page/janey-lee-grace-3The Magnesium Blend I recommend is back in stock, use this link https://clivedecarle.ositracker.com/315625/11489If you want to support the work go to www.buymeacoffee.com/janeyleegraceThank you for listening! Please share, rate and reviewIf you're struggling, always reach out, tell someone you're doing this! @janeyleegrace Ditched the Booze and want to inspire others? Janey offers holistic sober coach training, our next course starts Jan31-1stFeb email Janey for a chat to see if its right for you – janey atjaneyleegrace.com Supplements for recovery Check out my new Substack, you can be a free subscriber or paid for some juicy extras Sobriety Rocks…& The Woo WorksFollow Janey on social media@janeyleegrace
Janey chats to Kristina Locke from Sugavida, the first HEALTHY sugar alternative withadded vitamins. Use the code JANEYLEE at www.sugavida.comAnd another chance to hear Philly J Lay's story, and do Buy your tickets for The Wellness Way Health Hub in London Sun 1 March at College of Naturopathic Medicine. I will be speaking alongside Philly and Dr Sarah Myhill, it's the perfect place to explore holistic wellbeing Get tickets from https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thewellnessway/1975697Use the code IMPERFECTLYNAT at checkout for a discountLet me know you have a ticket, and you will get an invite to my exclusive reception to celebrate 20 years of ImperfectlyNatural Woman, my first book, which kickstarted it all!Platinum Awards 2026If you have a natural brand, product or service, or you are a wellbeing coach or therapist, or wellbeing author enter the Platinum Awards, its not just Enter and Wait, there is great promo along the way www.platinumawards.co.ukIf you're interested in training join our next Explore a Career as a Sober Coach webinar Thursday 19 Feb 7.30pmRegister HERE https://www.thesoberclub.com/explore/Sober curious, or already quit the booze? Join us in The Sober Club and get a free gift Alcohol Free Cocktail Making workshop series (as well as hypnosis audios withleading hypnotherapists) Get in now at 2025 prices as the monthly fee for new members is rising end Janwww.thesoberclub.comThinking of treating yourself to the Ultimate Selfcare retreat?Join me in Feb at Homefield Grange Spa, it's a game changer!https://www.thesoberclub.com/events/ Keep Dancing!!Please consider making a donation to my justgiving fund https://www.justgiving.com/page/janey-lee-grace-3TheMagnesium Blend I recommend is back in stock, use this link https://clivedecarle.ositracker.com/315625/11489Join us in The Sober Club for inspiration, and connection.New to Sobriety? Sober Curious?Check out The Sober Club, for low cost support, accountability, inspiration, connection and a whole host of content on holistic living. Membership includesand online course Get the Buzz without the Booze, our private non judgemental community online and regular zoom meetings, plus a whole library of exclusive wellbeing contentIf you want to support the work go to www.buymeacoffee.com/janeyleegraceThank you for listening! Please share, rate and reviewIf you're struggling, always reach out, tell someone you're doing this!@janeyleegrace Ditched the Booze and want to inspire others? Janey offers holistic sober coach training, our next course starts 25 April email Janey for a chat to see if its right for you – janeyatjaneyleegrace.com Supplements for recovery Check out my new Substack, you can be a free subscriber or paid for some juicy extrasSobriety Rocks…& The Woo WorksFollow Janey on social media@janeyleegrace
Ever thought about inspiring others and training to be a Sober Coach? Gillian Cockburn trained with me on my first ever Sober Coach training programme and shares how rewarding the work is.Follow Gillian at Findingyoucoaching.co.ukIf you're interested in training join our next Explore a Career as a Sober Coach webinarWed 21 Jan at 7.30-pmRegister HERE https://www.thesoberclub.com/explore/Lastweeks chat re Collagen Quitting the booze is the best anti ageing hack EVER, and help it along with amazing natural Collagen. We have a sponsor this week Rejuvenated, and I chatted to the founder Kathryn Dancey Buy it HERE https://tidd.ly/49hjb0Mwww.rejuvenated.co.ukSober curious, or already quit the booze? Join us in The Sober Club and get a free giftAlcohol Free Cocktail Making workshop series (as well as hypnosis audios with leading hypnotherapists) Get in now at 2025 prices as the monthly fee for new members is rising mid Janwww.thesoberclub.comThinking of treating yourself to the Ultimate Selfcare retreat?Join me in Feb at Homefield Grange Spa, it'sa game changer!https://www.thesoberclub.com/events/ Keeping Dancing!!Please consider making a donation to my justgiving fund https://www.justgiving.com/page/janey-lee-grace-3Grab tickets for Charlenes' LLightbulb silent disco charity event in Farnhamhttps://www.the-lightclub.com/events-2The Magnesium Blend I recommend is back in stock, use this link https://clivedecarle.ositracker.com/315625/11489Join us in The Sober Club for inspiration, and connection.New to Sobriety? Sober Curious?Check out The Sober Club, for low cost support, accountability, inspiration, connection and a whole host of content on holistic living. Membership includesand online course Get the Buzz without the Booze, our private non judgemental community online and regular zoom meetings, plus a whole library of exclusivewellbeing contentIf you want to support the work go to www.buymeacoffee.com/janeyleegraceThank you for listening! Please share, rate and reviewIfyou're struggling, always reach out, tell someone you're doing this!@janeyleegrace Ditched the Boozeand want to inspire others? Janey offers holistic sober coach training, our next course starts Jan31-1stFeb email Janey for a chat to see if its right for you – janeyatjaneyleegrace.com Supplementsfor recovery Checkout my new Substack, you can be a free subscriber or paid for some juicy extrasSobriety Rocks…& The Woo WorksFollowJaney on social media@janeyleegrace
Quitting the booze is the best anti ageing hack EVER, and help it along with amazing natural Collagen. We have teamed up with Rejuvenated, and I chatted to the founder Kathryn Dancey Buy it HEREhttps://rejuvenated.com/There is also a chance to hear the lovely Susan from Hola Sober Magazine talking with me on the Setting intentions workshop, we chatted about the importance of rituals in sobriety.If you're interested in training join our next Explore a Career as a Sober Coach webinar Wed 21 Jan at 7.30-pmRegisterHERE Sober curious, or already quit the booze? Join us in The Sober Club and get a free gift Alcohol Free Cocktail Making workshop series (as well as hypnosis audios with leading hypnotherapists) Get in now at 2025 prices as the monthly fee for new members is rising mid Janwww.thesoberclub.comThinking of treating yourself to the Ultimate Selfcare retreat? Join me in Feb at Homefield Grange Spa, it'sa game changer!https://www.thesoberclub.com/events/ Keeping Dancing!!Please consider making a donation to my justgiving fund https://www.justgiving.com/page/janey-lee-grace-3The Magnesium Blend I recommend is back in stock, use this link https://clivedecarle.ositracker.com/315625/11489Join us in The Sober Club for inspiration, and connection.New to Sobriety? Sober Curious?Check out The Sober Club, for low cost support, accountability, inspiration, connection and a whole host of content on holistic living. Membership includesand online course Get the Buzz without the Booze, our private non judgemental community online and regular zoom meetings, plus a whole library of exclusivewellbeing contentIf you want to support the work go to www.buymeacoffee.com/janeyleegraceThank you for listening! Please share, rate and reviewIf you're struggling, always reach out, tell someone you're doing this! @janeyleegrace Ditched the Booze and want to inspire others? Janey offers holistic sober coach training, our next course starts Jan31-1stFeb email Janey for a chat to see if its right for you – janey atjaneyleegrace.com Check out my new Substack, you can be a free subscriber or paid for some juicy extrasSobriety Rocks…& The Woo WorksFollowJaney on social media@janeyleegrace
Evr set out to do something, change a habit, start on a new path, but suddenly you're back where you started. Another chance to hear a clip of a session with NLP expert Jo Creed, on how NOT to hit the f**k it button over the festive season, Jo is one of our expert teachers in our Sober Coach training.Sober curious, or already quit the booze? Join us in The Sober Club and get a free giftAlcohol Free Cocktail Making workshop series (as well as hypnosis audios with leading hypnotherapists) Get in now at 2025 prices as the monthlyfee for new members is rising early Janwww.thesoberclub.comDon't miss Setting your intentions for 2026An online workshop to guide you through letting go of what you no longer need and set your intentions for 2026Register here (small fee for this one)https://www.thesoberclub.com/setting-your-intentions-for-2026/Ditched the booze and thinking of a newpurpose?Join our free webinar – Explore a career as a sober coach Wed 21 January 7.30pmRegister now for the free webinar – its not salesy!https://www.thesoberclub.com/events/ Please consider making a donation to my justgiving fund https://www.justgiving.com/page/janey-lee-grace-3The Magnesium Blend I recommend is back in stock, use this link https://clivedecarle.ositracker.com/315625/11489Join us in The Sober Club for inspiration, and connection.New to Sobriety? Sober Curious?Check out The Sober Club, for low cost support, accountability, inspiration, connection and a whole host of content on holistic living. Membership includesand online course Get the Buzz without the Booze, our private non judgemental community online and regular zoom meetings, plus a whole library of exclusive wellbeing contentIf you want to support the work go to www.buymeacoffee.com/janeyleegraceThank you for listening! Please share, rate and reviewIf you're struggling, always reach out, tell someone you're doing this!@janeyleegrace Ditched the Booze and want to inspire others? Janey offers holistic sober coach training, our next course starts Jan31-1stFeb email Janey for a chat to see if its right for you – janeyatjaneyleegrace.com Supplements for recovery Checkout my new Substack, you can be a free subscriber or paid for some juicy extrasSobriety Rocks…& The Woo WorksFollowJaney on social media@janeyleegrace #sober #sobercurious #sobercoachtraining
Text Me!If you've ever told yourself… “I just need to try harder.” “I should be able to control this.” “Tomorrow will be different.”…but nothing actually changes, this episode is for you.Today, I break down the REAL reason quitting feels impossible when you're relying on willpower alone and why this doesn't mean you're weak. It means you're using the wrong tool for the job.If you're trying to figure out how to stop drinking every night, tired of white-knuckling your way through evenings, or wondering why logic and good intentions never seem to stick, you'll finally understand what's going on beneath the surface.This episode is especially supportive for women who feel frustrated, ashamed, discouraged, or confused about why they can be successful in every other area of life… except this one.In this episode, you'll learn:Why willpower is a temporary emotion, not a strategyHow alcohol hijacks the brain's reward systemWhy cutting back feels impossible when you're stressedThe deeper emotional triggers behind drinkingWhat actually works if you want long-term changeHow to build real coping tools so you know how to relax without alcoholWhy sobriety coaching helps you succeed without burnout or perfectionismThe strategy that replaces shame and willpower with clarity and confidenceIf you're stuck in the “I will do better tomorrow” loop, this episode will help you understand why and how to break free, finally.Resources Mentioned:Subscribe to my YouTube Channel1:1 CoachingMy Book 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 save 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
Text Me!If you keep telling yourself you're going to “cut back,” drink less, or stop pouring that next glass… yet somehow end up in the same cycle, this episode is for you.In today's conversation, I break down the real reason it's so hard to change your drinking, the hidden excuses and internal stories that subtly keep you stuck. Whether you're trying to figure out how to stop drinking wine, struggling with alcohol and stress, or wondering why the desire to change isn't matching your follow-through, this episode brings clarity and compassion to the process.These excuses aren't about weakness. They're protective patterns your brain uses to avoid discomfort, and once you understand them, everything begins to shift.In this episode, you'll learn:The six most common excuses keeping women stuck in the drink-less cycle Why rationalizing your drinking feels so convincing in the moment How emotional bargaining (like “I deserve it”) sneaks in Why waiting for life to “calm down” doesn't workHow these patterns block real progress and peaceWhy sobriety coaching helps you break the pattern and move forwardWhat to do when you're ready to make a change but feel terrified to startTools for early mindset shifts and how to relax without alcoholIf you're sober curious, frustrated with yourself, or tired of making promises you can't seem to keep, this episode will help you understand why and what to do next.Resources Mentioned: Subscribe to my YouTube ChannelPODCAST 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. 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
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
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.
In this minisode, Colleen distills emotional sobriety into its simplest form: learning to recognize when you're operating from your primal state versus your power state. Most of us spend our lives reacting to the world from old programming—patterns shaped by fear, pain, or the need for control—without realizing that we can pause, interrupt, and return to presence. She explains how to move from being controlled by your mind to consciously using it as a tool, how emotional energy drives every “problem,” and how the act of letting go—physically and mentally—is the real path to peace. This is more than nervous system regulation; it's a full reclamation of agency over your inner world.
Text Me!In episode 247 of the Sober Vibes Podcast, Courtney Andersen sits down with Heather Lowe—sober coach, podcast host, and founder of Ditch The Drink—for a powerful, real-world conversation about recovery, grief, and the truth about support.Heather shares how leaving a half-full glass of wine behind became the catalyst for transformation, and why free support options aren't always enough to create real, lasting change. Together, they explore the deeper layers of mommy wine culture, grey area drinking, and the emotional and physical factors that keep so many women stuck in the cycle.Through honesty and humor, Heather opens up about how burnout, perfectionism, and alcohol and hormones impact women's recovery—and how accountability, community, and paid sobriety coaching can help women build stability and self-trust faster.What You Will Learn In This Episode: Growing up with Midwest drinking norms and early conditioning When therapy minimizes drinking, and recovery gets delayed The “sober experiments” that led to Heather's final Day One Building Ditch The Drink and ethical alcohol recovery coaching The impact of mommy wine culture and societal perfectionism Overfunctioning, burnout, and how boundaries support healing The difference between free vs paid support and why accountability accelerates successMotivation to stay sober and how to cope without alcohol long-termSuppose you've ever questioned whether free resources are enough or you're seeking real structure and guidance on how to stop relying on alcohol. In that case, this conversation will give you the truth, hope, and clarity you need to move forward.
When I was in my 30s and 40s, I thought health was something you earned with discipline. I ate clean, drank tons of water, ran marathons and swallowed whatever supplements were trending. And even though I appeared to be doing everything right, my stress was through the roof and my body constantly ached. I was always looking for the next thing to fix. But here's what I didn't realize: I wasn't broken, or even unhealthy. I just wasn't listening to my body. I cared more about how things looked than how they felt. I thought I had to prove that I was healthy by doing hard shit–taking on more than I could actually handle. I didn't understand that relaxation isn't something you earn after you check all the boxes. It's an essential ingredient to success. In today's episode, I'm talking with Courtney Townley, host of Grace & Grit and author of The Consistency Code. Courtney helps women navigate the health maze of midlife—when your resilience to stress is naturally lower, and the load you're carrying has never been heavier, and the old strategies you've used to just keep going are no longer working. In this episode, you'll learn: Why doing more often makes you less healthy—and how your definition of self-care needs to change How to identify “integrity pain,” the tension between who you are and how you're living What to do when your motivation disappears and you literally don't have the energy to keep up with your damn self Being healthy isn't about external metrics…it's when you learn how to experience unconditional love for your body. 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! You can find Courtney at Grace & Grit ---> Grab Her NEW Book, The Consistency Code, launching November 5th! Find me on: YouTube: @HangoverWhisperer TikTok: @hangoverwhisperer Instagram: @thehangoverwhisperer X (Twitter) : @NotAboutTheAlc
In this episode, Colleen introduces “future casting” — a mindset tool that helps you move from emotional reactivity into grounded awareness. She reframes every “problem” as an emotional one, reminding us that what keeps us stuck isn't the circumstance itself, but the stress response and beliefs we attach to it. Through this lens, future casting becomes a way to access perspective: to pause, regulate your nervous system, and imagine yourself on the other side of the obstacle — already having moved through it. From that calmer, wiser version of you, the next right thought and action become clearer. This practice is both deeply practical and profoundly empowering. It invites you to stop fighting your emotions, reconnect with the body, and use imagination not for worry or control — but for possibility and calm.
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.
In this minisode, Colleen reflects on the stories we grew up with — the ones where the lost princess or overlooked heroine is finally discovered and restored to her rightful place. These stories shaped how many of us learned to wait: for validation, timing, permission, or rescue. She'll reframe that pattern through the lens of emotional sobriety. True power isn't something that arrives once circumstances improve — it's a mindset and a way of being that can exist even in the middle of the mess. Transformation doesn't come from fixing yourself or performing worthiness, but from believing in the person you're becoming before your life catches up. You are invited to examine where you might still be waiting for rescue, and to practice showing up today as the version of yourself who already knows she's capable, worthy, and ready.
In this episode, Colleen explores how hidden beliefs quietly shape our choices, limit our vision, and create the illusion of safety at the expense of growth. Most of the obstacles we face aren't outside of us — they're thoughts we've stopped questioning. Through the lens of her own experience, she illustrates how well-intentioned reasoning can harden into self-protection, keeping us in familiar patterns that feel comfortable but constraining. This reflection challenges listeners to look beyond circumstances and into the conditioning that sustains them — and introduces a single, powerful question designed to reveal what's actually in the way of change.
Text Me!Feeling anxious after a drink or even the next morning? You're not imagining it. Alcohol might feel calming in the moment, but it actually triggers your body's stress response and keeps you stuck in an anxiety loop.In episode 245 of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I break down the science behind alcohol-induced anxiety and share practical ways to soothe your nervous system without reaching for a drink. You'll learn how to replace the alcohol ritual with nourishing, calming alternatives that truly bring relief.What You Will Learn In This Episode: Why alcohol spikes cortisol and worsens anxiety How drinking to relax creates a cycle of stress and poor sleep Calming, healthy drinks that actually help—herbal teas, adaptogenic tonics, CBD seltzers, and electrolyte mocktails Simple daily habits to shift from anxious to grounded How support inside the Sobriety Circle helps you build real calm and confidenceIf you're ready to break free from the alcohol-anxiety cycle and find peace that lasts, this episode will give you the science, the swaps, and the support to do it.Listen now: From Alcohol-Induced Anxiety to Calm: What to Drink Instead of Alcohol for Anxiety Relief.Resources Mentioned:Electrolyte- ReLyte, use code "sobervibes" at checkout to saveIn the Flow Book 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 save 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
In this episode, Colleen traces a quiet, familiar fear that surfaces whenever we step into new territory — the fear of becoming “too much.” What begins as a loving message to stay safe or small can become an inherited boundary that keeps us from expansion. Through her own reflection, she reveals how deeply patterned beliefs about worth, service, and visibility shape the nervous system's response to growth. This isn't a story about trauma, but about awakening — seeing how the rules we once followed out of love can quietly hold us back from the life we're ready to create.
In this episode, Colleen exposes one of the most dangerous lies we tell ourselves: “Whatever. I don't care.” It's the phrase that sneaks in at the very moment you're about to follow through on what matters, pulling you back into autopilot. Habits feel easy not because they're better, but because they're familiar—and this thought is the detour sign that keeps you circling the same old roads. She shows how to catch that phrase in real time, flip it, and reconnect with your real intentions. It's not about one big breakthrough—it's about interrupting the trance again and again until your brain learns a new path forward.
Text Me!Have you ever tried to quit drinking and thought, “Why is this so hard? Shouldn't it be easier?” You're not alone. Quitting alcohol often feels harder than it should not because you're weak, but because alcohol changes your brain chemistry, your coping patterns, and the way you deal with stress.In episode 244 of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I'm breaking down the real reasons quitting feels so challenging and what actually makes it easier. Whether you're sober curious, in your first 30 days without alcohol, or stuck in the stop-start cycle, this conversation will help you see that you don't need more willpower, you need better tools and support.What You'll Learn in this Episode:How alcohol impacts your brain and fuels alcohol-induced anxietyWhy drinking to cope with alcohol and stress makes quitting feel impossibleHow relying on alcohol speeds up alcohol and aging in your body and skin Why trying to stop drinking with willpower alone often fails The freedom that comes when you stop drinking every night and start building new habits How a sober coach can help you break the cycle and finally follow throughIf you've been telling yourself you should be able to do this alone, this episode is your reminder: you're not broken, you just need the right support.Listen now: Why Quitting Alcohol Feels Harder Than It Should (and Real Help to Finally Stop Drinking)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
Your nervous system dictates how you think, feel, and act. The problem? The moments you most need perspective are the very moments your biology shuts it down. A racing mind, tense muscles, and cortisol surges aren't proof you're broken—they're proof your survival system thinks you're facing a predator, when in reality it's just an email, a bill, or a sideways glance at the grocery store. In this episode, Colleen explains how your sympathetic nervous system (fight/flight/freeze/fawn/flop) can hijack your focus in an instant—and why the real threat isn't the stressor, but your body's reaction to it. She shows how mindfulness gives you the skill to step into the observer role, notice the storm without fusing with it, and create the space to calm your body so your brain can come back online. True power lies in reclaiming your pause.
In this episode, Colleen draws from Keira Bobinet's Unstoppable Brain to unpack how perfectionism wires the brain for shame and shutdown. The real shift isn't about tallying wins and losses—it's about adopting an iterative mindset, where results are just feedback and every moment is a new chance to adjust. When you stop chasing the highs to avoid the lows, you stop living on a scoreboard and start reclaiming your power. One of the biggest mistakes women make when they start changing their drinking is believing early wins mean they've “arrived.” A mindful weekend or a stretch of moderation feels like victory—but if you tie your worth to performance, a setback feels like failure. And that's the trap.
Text Me!Have you ever told yourself, “It's just one glass, it can't hurt”? The truth is, even small amounts of alcohol come with hidden health risks, especially for women. From cancer risk to anxiety, poor sleep, and faster aging, that nightly glass of wine costs more than you think.In episode 243 of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I'm pulling back the curtain on the silent costs of “just one glass” and why being honest about alcohol is the first step to real freedom. If you've been bargaining with yourself or stuck in the moderation cycle, this conversation will help you shift your sober mindset and see why quitting for good is worth it.What You'll Learn In This Episode:The link between light drinking and higher cancer riskHow alcohol disrupts hormones, sleep, and increases alcohol-induced anxietyWhy “just one” fuels poor rest and the cycle of alcohol relapse The connection between alcohol and aging, and why your skin changes after quitting The emotional exhaustion of trying to drink less alcohol, but never feeling at peace How a sober coach can give you the tools and accountability to stop bargaining with yourselfIf you're telling yourself “just one glass” isn't a big deal, this episode will show you the truth and remind you that freedom, confidence, and health are waiting on the other side.Listen now: The Silent Costs of “Just One Glass”: Alcohol and Health Risks Every Woman Should Know (and How to Quit Drinking for Good)And if you're looking for help quitting alcohol, that's exactly what I do in my coaching sessions. Together, we'll build habits and tools that actually work so you don't have to white-knuckle sobriety alone.Resources Mentioned:Sober 1:1 Coaching The Sobriety Circle The After-Emotional Sobriety GuideSubscribe to the Sober Vibes Podcast on YouTubeFree ResourcesGhost Mugs In the Flow Book Episode 201 with BriaPODCAST 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.Grab my Masterclass for Free:Gain access to my 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
In this final chapter of her West Virginia series, Colleen shares a mysterious story about her daughter Anna—and what felt like a sign from Laura, reminding them both that their needs matter. Whether coincidence or something more, it revealed a deeper truth: your voice is your lifeline back to yourself. Choosing to name what you need is not selfish—it's how you stop living by others' expectations and start living by your own. When you use your voice, the truths that once ruled you quietly from the shadows lose their power.
Driving away from West Virginia, Colleen realized she no longer needs perfect conditions to feel like herself—because that version of her now lives within her. She explores how emotions are echoes of the past, and how clinging to them corrodes self-trust. Through the story of her sister-in-law Laura, she shares how denying your truth disconnects you from your voice—and how letting it surface is what makes healing possible.
After years of trying to fix her life by rearranging circumstances, Colleen finally stopped—and turned inward. This is the story of how admitting “I'm not okay” became the first real act of self-trust. Instead of solving her life, she began tending to herself like someone worth saving, and discovered that clarity comes from action, not overthinking.
In this continuation, Colleen shares how West Virginia shifted her in ways she didn't see coming. She found herself in a community where image didn't matter, where people belonged by being present, not by performing. That freedom to be—messy hair, bare face, imperfect and real—awakened something deeper: the possibility of self-trust. The relationships and experiences from that time became a compass she carried forward. Even as life evolved, that season revealed what authenticity feels like, and how quickly it disappears when we chase approval instead of honoring ourselves.
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
In this episode, Colleen begins a five-part mini-series by reflecting on a season of life where everything looked perfect on the outside—four children, big career moves, and daily discipline to name a few. But on the inside she was hollow, disconnected, and coping in ways that kept her stuck. The move to West Virginia became more than a change of scenery; it became a field trip into herself. It was here she first began to see the difference between living to perform and learning to be. What felt like upheaval at the time now stands out as a turning point—the beginning of finding her own voice beneath the roles and responsibilities.
In this episode, Colleen explores the powerful intersection of science and spirituality—from dopamine research and environmental design to Michael Singer, Don Miguel Ruiz, and Bruce Lipton. Drawing on both brain science and lived experience, she makes a simple but life-changing point: reality isn't what's “out there.” It's what your brain chooses to notice. Out of millions of possible inputs, your brain filters just a few—and those choices shape your emotions, your energy, and your life. Truth is not abstract dogma or moral code—it's the felt sense that opens your heart and mind. When you learn to notice what you're noticing, you reclaim the power to create a reality that feels expansive, joyful, and true.
In this episode, Colleen shares a personal story of missed flights, expired licenses, stolen wallets—and how choosing bat-shit positive over bat-shit negative turned each obstacle into an unexpected gift. With humor and honesty, she reframes setbacks not as evidence that life is against us, but as opportunities to practice trust, adaptability, and creativity. Through this lens, even a canceled car rental or lost wallet becomes training ground for a deeper truth: the problem is never the problem. It's the mindset that labels it as wrong that keeps us stuck. When we shift into curiosity—asking, “How is this happening for me?”—the very circumstances we once resented become portals to wisdom, resilience, and growth. This is more than a pep talk. It's a lived reminder that shit makes the best fertilizer—what looks like a mess today might be the soil for everything you've been waiting for.
In this follow-up episode, Colleen shares a personal holiday stumble—an experience she originally recorded in late 2024, but one that still rings true as we look ahead to the upcoming season. She names it a “relapse,” not because of how much she drank but because of the disconnect between what she wanted and what actually happened. Instead of hiding it, she walks through the three-question framework from Part One, showing in real time how to turn what looks like failure into data, compassion, and next steps. Through honest reflection, she reframes her week of drinking with family as a learning lab: noticing where it could have been worse, expanding the timeline to see real improvement, and uncovering the lesson that unrealistic expectations set her up to struggle. What emerges is a radically different take on relapse—not as proof you're broken, but as proof you're still learning. This isn't just a confession—it's a model of how to meet yourself in the mess, stay curious, and come back stronger.