This is the first MiniSoad with a listener's questions and answer. Are you new to experimenting with life alcohol free? or Are you about to go to your first social event as an alcohol free woman? Today's episode will help you. Thank you, Natalie, for having the courage to ask your question. Your courage allows others to learn too.

One question I get asked a bunch: What do you wish you knew while you were struggling with alcohol? Today I’m sharing with you 7 Key Things I Wish I’d Known When I First began to question my excessive drinking.

Interview with Annie Grace author of This Naked Mind - 007 Annie Grace grew up in a one-room cabin without running water or electricity and then at the young age of 26 became the youngest vice president in a multinational corporation. Success; however, led to excessive drinking and the possibility she just might lose everything. Annie recognized her problem but chose to approach it in an entirely new way.

Today’s topic is a vital one to help you transformation, change and/or shift your relationship with alcohol.

**Biggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:**

[I’m expanding your mind in this one](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sober-curious-change-your-relationship-with-alcohol/id1342512942 "Expanding Your Mind")

My hunch is many of you've never heard of this concept.

Remember a part of The Sober Curious Manifesto is to see things differently and open up our minds.

Today I’m bringing you into the world of energy healing.

[So if you feel overwhelmed, like you are being blocked by past emotions, maybe, just maybe, like you’re drowning in your efforts to get control of alcohol, this conversation is for you ](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sober-curious-change-your-relationship-with-alcohol/id1342512942)

The mind-blowing concept taught here will give you the uncanny ability to uncover what’s truly holding you back from [getting the results and on this episode](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sober-curious-change-your-relationship-with-alcohol/id1342512942), you’ll be amazed to discover a powerful yet simple way to rid yourself of unseen baggage. Baggage which is causing you to feel physical pain, contributing to self-sabotaging behaviors and recurring relationship difficulties

If you open up your mind and let them the process discussed will free you up and [open the door to a life you love living.](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sober-curious-change-your-relationship-with-alcohol/id1342512942 "iTunes")

**Links I mentioned in this episode:**

Dr. Bradely Nelson's Book

[Emotion Code Sessions](http://www.thesobercurious.com/p/emotioncode)

[Muscle Testing](https://www.healerslibrary.com/muscle-testing/)

In this episode Debi interviews Michael Losier bestselling author of Law of Attraction, Law of Connection and Your Life's Purpose. Today Michael and Debi brainstorm his book Your Life's Purpose. You'll be surprised to learn discovering what really fulfill

Are you someone who has caught yourself using words like coincidence, serendipity, synchronicity, fate, karma, or you might even have found yourself noticing things are coming to you out of blue.

Great then stay tuned for today’s episode of The Sober Curious. You can find show notes and references at TheSoberCurious.com/blog/3

Do you, or someone you know find yourself caught up in this turbulent, rocky, judgmental relationship with yourself around your use of alcohol? In this episode discover how this behavior actually keeps you stuck in the alcohol trap and what to do instead

Welcome to the first episode of The Sober Curious, a podcast by Debi Talbert designed to be a resource and safe place to explore the question...."Am I drinking too much?" In this episode, Debi talks about her inspiration for this podcast, her own story around excessive drinking and more. Subscribe to the show for lots more to come!