Decidedly Dry - Sobriety, Alcohol-Free Living, Quit Drinking, Sober Curious

Hey Friends! Today I want to chat about something that has been brewing inside me for a while now. Something that has been on my heart and heck, maybe YOURS too!

For the past few months or so, I’ve felt this pull to distance myself from social media. Now, don't get me wrong, social media has been an amazing tool for me throughout my sober journey. I've met countless remarkable women, been inspired, motivated, and owe a ton of my success to the sober Instagram community. However, just like how I felt when I started to get a little sober curious, I've been getting a little more and more curious about just how similar our phone addiction and chronic social media scrolling is to our sobriety journey. 

I don't have all the answers for you, but I do have 3 tips on how I'm actively listening to my gut and exploring why I don't think social media or all the screens are serving me in healthy way anymore. I hope that this episode has some good takeaways for you and I'd love for you to email me your thoughts. While I am drastically cutting back on my presence in the social media world, the one place you CAN find me is on our private Decidedly Dry Community Facebook page. You can find that link below and join today. 

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Hiya Friends! In today's episode, I'm chatting with Victoria Plummer. Victoria is a wife, boy mom, wellness coach, and the host of a Christian sobriety podcast called Beyond The Booze. She is passionate about helping others quit drinking  and start creating a life they love. I had a blast hearing her story and know that you too, will have many takeaways!

Ways to Connect with Victoria:
Podcast: Beyond The Booze
Connect: [email protected]
Community: Beyond the Booze: Christian Sobriety Community on FACEBOOK
Instagram: @Victoriaaplummer

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Do you ever wonder if the fun stops once you remove alcohol? Think that travel will be a bore? That there can't possibly be other women out there that would consider adventuring with one another completely alcohol-free? Think again, sister! Today's guest is my new, amazing, beautiful friend, Margaret Ward. Margaret is here to share her story and talk about her incredible business that was born out of her sobriety, A.F.A.R., which stands for Alcohol Free Adventure Retreats. Not only are you going to love our chat, but you're gonna want to locate your suitcase and passport stat. Margaret is an amazing example of someone who is thriving in sobriety and can absolutely, positively confirm, that life gets even better and more adventurous after you kick alcohol to the curb. 

Connect with Margaret: https://afadventureretreats.com

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Heyo! Welcome back to the show, babes! In today's episode, I'm blending two big passions in my life: Running and Sobriety. You are about to hear just how crazy similar these two journeys are and who knows, maybe you'll even leave here feeling inspired to go put in a few miles yourself. Walkers, Joggers, Woggers (yes, I believe there is such thing as a Wogger), Runners, and the Holy Sprinters, this one's for you. 

Wishing you Peace, Love, and Runners High - 
Jess

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Welcome Back Friend! 
In last week's episode we learned how to set SMART goals and today I'm going to give you some tips on how to prioritize your goals! By implementing the following 4 tips and/or strategies, you will increase your chances of you successfully achieving your goals. 
I hope this episode gets you motivated and gives you a sense of empowerment because sister, you are going to crush this year! 
If you'd like to stay in contact while I take my 90 day social media fast, check out the links below. 

Rooting for you, 
Jess

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Hiya Friend!

It's that time of year again when we start setting our goals and intentions for the New Year. Unfortunately, a lot of times we set our goals and they aren't SMART goals, meaning we start out strong, only to fail and give up a few weeks in. Why does this happen? Why can't we stick to our plan? Because we aren't setting SMART goals.

In today's episode, I'm going to break down the acronym 'SMART' and teach you how to set effective goals for the New Year. If your goal is to complete Dry January or even stay alcohol-free for longer, this episode will be incredibly helpful.

Interested in signing up for the Dry January Wellness Challenge? We've got limited spots left, but would love for YOU to join us! Click here to sign up. 

App I reference in today's episode that I used for counting days in the beginning: HabitBull. 

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Hiya Friend! So, you quit drinking and you're nervous about what to say when people start asking questions or offer you a drink. First off, know that it is completely 1,000% normal to feel nervous about this. Second, know that simply saying "No." is a complete answer and you don't owe anyone an explanation.
Now, if you're a people pleaser like me, it's kind of hard to build up that confidence in the beginning and simply say the almighty word "no". Sometimes having a rehearsed, go-to answer can be super beneficial and put your nerves at ease. Please remember that you need to do whatever it is to stay sober. If that means rehearsing an answer a bazillion times, DO IT. Just don't give in and drink. 
In today's episode, I'm going to give you over 15 different responses that you can use when you start getting "the questions". Hopefully you can grab a pencil and paper to jot a few down on or revisit this episode when you need it. 
xo, Jess

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Hello friends! So you're sober curious, newly sober, or maybe you've promised yourself that this year you're spending the holidays alcohol-free and let me start by saying, GO YOU! What an amazing, healthy, beautiful decision. Second, I know this can be a stressful time of year to commit to such a big decision, but friend... it is TOTALLY doable.
In today's episode, I'm going to give you 3 tips on how to not only stay sober over the holidays, but to have FUN. Choosing to be alcohol-free isn't boring, in fact, I think it's way more fun.
So grab a paper and pen, fill up that coffee cup, and get ready to jot down some helpful tips that will set you up for a glorious holiday free of alcohol.

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Hiya Friends,

Today's episode is such a great one. I'm interviewing Meg Geisewite and you're gonna love her! Meg is an ordinary mom who found herself trapped in the mommy wine culture. She began her sober curious journey in November of 2019 where her love of science led her to discover the real truth about alcohol and its seductive lies.

As a truth-teller, Meg is changing the narrative on the mommy wine culture, the hustle culture, and our pro-drinking culture. In Meg’s debut book, Intoxicating Lies: One Woman's Journey to Freedom from Gray Area Drinking, Meg flips the script on the five most intoxicating lies we tell ourselves about alcohol. 

Meg resides in Delaware with her husband and two teenage children. Her family has been her rock throughout her alcohol-free journey. You can often find Meg enjoying nature on the beautiful trails of Delaware.
How to Connect with Meg:

Facebook:  Intoxicating Lies: One Woman's Journey to Freedom from Gray Area Drinking | Facebook
Instagram: Meg Geisewite (@intoxicatingliesbook) • Instagram photos and videos
Website: Home | Meg Geisewite | Intoxicating Lies
Free Downloadable PDF for the audience: 5 Common Lies | Meggeisewite (intoxicatinglies.com)
*Pre-order Meg's book HERE.

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Today's guest is Melissa Kelly, PhD. She's a psychologist and a coach for sober women who want to make meaningful changes to their careers. Melissa is passionate about helping women define and design their own version of a meaningful life in sobriety. She is also the founder of Sober Girls Ireland - a community that hosts online and in person events for sober and sober curious women in Ireland.

Ways to connect with Melissa:
IG: @melissakelly.phd
TikTok: @melissakellyphd
Website: www.melissakellyphd.com

Sober Girls Ireland
IG: @sobergirlsireland

Books mentioned during this interview:
Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray
Blackout by Sarah Hepola
Glorious Rock Bottom by Bryony Gordon

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