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- #30 Authenticity versus Attachment
In this episode of Midlife AF, Emma takes a deep dive into the topic of authenticity versus attachment, and how it affects us as women in midlife who are finding our groove without booze.
Emma discusses the importance of being our true selves and the struggles we face when trying to fit in with societal norms. She also touches on attachment theory and how our adaptive behaviors are formed.
Join Emma as she explores the beauty of rediscovering our precious selves and the potential that lies within us.
In this episode, Emma shares how:- Wanting to fit in and belonging are not the same thing. She explores the difference and how being authentic helps us truly belong and feel accepted.
- Attachment theory is a way of understanding how our childhood experiences shape our sense of self and how we cope with the world around us. Emma talks about how this affects our relationships and our ability to connect with others.
- Attachment is a fundamental human need, but sometimes our coping mechanisms can get in the way of forming healthy relationships. You’ll learn how to recognize these patterns and work towards building healthier connections.
- Suppressing our true selves can have a negative impact on our mental and emotional wellbeing. Emma discusses the importance of being authentic and how it can lead to a more fulfilling life.
Resources:- My Awareness worksheets for people wanting to prepare prior to taking a break from drinking or reduce their drinking by being more mindful about what and why they drink https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/awareness-worksheets-opt-in
- My 5 Day Alcohol Reset for people looking to take a quick reset https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/fivedayreset
- My self-paced 30 Day Aussie Alcohol Experiment https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/aae
Learn more about Emma Gilmour at: www.hoperisingcoaching.com
Follow Emma Gilmour on insta @hoperisingcoaching
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In this week's episode, divorce coach Rebecca Maxwell shares her journey of rediscovering her worthiness and joy, as well as the conflict between the expectations placed on her and carving out time for herself.
"Put your own oxygen mask on first or fill your own cup. What you think you need from outside, from anybody, from anything, give to yourself first. If you're looking for security, create security for yourself. If you're looking for love, create love for yourself. If you're looking for intellectual challenge, intellectually challenge yourself. Do it to yourself first and then it opens up the avenues for it to come from other places too." -Rebecca Maxwell
Special guest Rebecca Maxwell is a divorce coach who helps women navigate the breakup or breakdown of a relationship. She encourages her clients to create their own joy and to trust their intuition to create the life they want.
Rebecca took a year off drinking when she was going through her own divorce, and she believes that taking a break from alcohol can help people to manage their feelings of discontent in their relationships. She believes taking a break from alcohol helped her to push her own boundaries and find her true self again.
Rebecca decided to take a break from alcohol to gain the clarity she needed around her relationship and after a year without drinking, she was able to rediscover herself and gain the courage to leave her marriage. Through her divorce coaching, she encourages her clients to take the time to find their own values, what made them happy in the past, and how to fill their own cup first before giving to others.
In this episode, you will learn about:- Discovering Joy: How to rediscover what brings joy into your life and develop a relationship with yourself after a divorce or a difficult period in life.
- Trusting Your Intuition: How to trust your own intuition and make decisions that align with your values and goals.
- Cultivating Worthiness: How to cultivate a sense of worthiness and break away from self-sabotaging behaviors in order to build a life that brings you joy.
Resources:- My Awareness worksheets for people wanting to prepare prior to taking a break from drinking or reduce their drinking by being more mindful about what and why they drink https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/awareness-worksheets-opt-in
- My 5 Day Alcohol Reset for people looking to take a quick reset https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/fivedayreset
- My self-paced 30 Day Aussie Alcohol Experiment https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/aae
Learn more about Emma Gilmour at: www.hoperisingcoaching.com
Follow Emma Gilmour on insta @hoperisingcoaching
Learn more about Rebecca Maxwell at: https://www.dodivorceright.com/Follow Rebecca Maxwell on insta @dodivorceright
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Neurodivergence, Perimenopause & Alcohol
After years of struggling to fit in and self-sabotaging, Emma embarked on a journey to confront her neurodivergence and perimenopause head-on and reclaim her identity without alcohol."I don't like to use the words "giving up" because it implies that I've given up something good. And I come from a place where I absolutely, 100% believe that it was one of the best choices and one of the best things I've ever done."
Emma's life was filled with chaotic energy, yet she managed to keep it all together until she suddenly experienced an emotional breakdown. As she began to rebuild her life, she discovered her two children had ADHD and autism. This led her to learn more about neurodivergence and perimenopause, which she believes was the key to understanding her own struggles. After years of trying to fit in, she finally found peace and is now helping other women in midlife find the same.
In this episode, you will learn:
- The Link Between Neurodivergence and Alcohol: Discover why alcohol is the perfect storm for those with neurodivergent conditions.
- Midlife and Perimenopause: Learn why many people experience perimenopause symptoms in their early 40s and how to navigate this stage of life.
- Emma's Journey: Explore Emma's personal journey of understanding her neurodivergence and giving up alcohol.
Resources:- Join the self-paced Aussie Alcohol Experiment - https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/aae
- Take the 5 Day Alcohol Reset challenge - https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/five-day-alcohol-reset
Learn more about Emma Gilmour at: www.hoperisingcoaching.com
Follow Emma Gilmour on insta @hoperisingcoaching
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After a lifetime of partying, this week’s guest found herself navigating a new reality when she stopped drinking and embarked on a journey of self-discovery, accountability, and connection as she discovered a new way to socialise without alcohol and challenge the stigma that comes with it.
Faye Lawrence is a world-leading Gray area drinking coach and founder of Untoxicated, a sober meetup group. She has written a Ted Talk on the subject and runs her own coaching business.In this episode, Faye and Emma dive into:
- Redefining Social Life without Alcohol: How can people stay connected and socially active without alcohol?
- The Impact of Life Transitions: What changes in friendships and social outlets can come with major life transitions?
- Exploring New Skills: How can people explore their interests and connect with others in meaningful ways without relying on alcohol?
Resources:- Want to change your relationship with alcohol, but, not ready to stop drinking yet? Want to set yourself up for success when you are ready to take a break? Download my FREE awareness worksheets at https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/awareness-worksheets-opt-in
Learn more about Emma Gilmour at: www.hoperisingcoaching.com
Follow Emma Gilmour on insta @hoperisingcoaching
Learn more about Faye at https://www.fayelawrence.com.au/Follow Faye on insta @_fayelawrence_
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Alcohol-Free Parenting with Heidi Nicole
Take a deep breath, replace guilt with gratitude, and create your best life with a special guest, Heidi Nicole.
Heidi is a sober lifestyle coach and a 20-year Air Force veteran. She is a trained Grey Area Drinking Coach who is passionate about empowering women to create a new lifestyle and reach their full potential.
After six years alcohol-free, Heidi created a community to provide support and empowerment for women, encouraging them to create their best life. As a parent, she teaches her children to make their own choices while being aware of their emotions by providing practical tools to help them stay present and calm.
"It's easy to stay in that nightly drink routine, but this is about creating your best life for yourself. Don't let guilt, shame, and peer pressure hold you back - plan, prepare, and take the opportunity to create your best life!"
Emma and Heidi chat about:- How to create a healthier lifestyle when giving up alcohol
- Strategies for navigating tough conversations with our children about alcohol
- Using the four, seven, eight breath technique to self-calm
- Why we as women need to prioritise reducing guilt and shame
Resources:- My Masterclass on '5 Surprising Ways taking a break from booze can be effortless AND change your life' is on Monday 27th February at 7:30pm (AEDT). Register https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/feb_masterclass_registration
- Ready to hit the ‘stop’ button in 2023? Here is the link to join the March Great Aussie Alcohol Experiment - 'Live' and take 30 days to examine the beliefs around alcohol that are keeping you stuck. Join the experiment here: https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/the_great_aussie_alcohol_experiment
Learn more about Emma Gilmour at: www.hoperisingcoaching.com
Follow Emma Gilmour on insta @hoperisingcoaching
Learn more about Heidi at www.heidinicholecoaching.podia.com
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How Liz Rebuilt Her Identity After Burnout
This week's guest is a teacher, ex-lawyer, and Qoya teacher who helps people learn how to be with their bodies in a safe and vulnerable environment. She is passionate about helping people process difficult feelings and experiences in their day to day lives in a way that feels good.
In this powerful episode, Liz opens up about her journey as a lawyer who worked with traumatised women for 10 years before reaching breaking point and knowing she had to change her career. After discovering Qoya - a movement practice that allowed her to connect with her body and express her emotions without judgement or expectations - Liz became a Qoya teacher and used it as a powerful tool to rebuild her identity post-burnout and alcohol.
In this episode, Liz and Emma discuss
- Uncovering the Power of Embodiment: Discover how Qoya can be used to help people connect with their bodies and discover new feelings and emotions.
- Transforming Emotional Wellbeing: Explore how Qoya can be used to help people process deep-held emotions and trauma.
- The Magic of Shaking: Learn how shaking can help to release fear and adrenaline, and how it can be used to tap into our full range of emotions.
Resources:- My Masterclass on '5 Surprising Ways taking a break from booze can be effortless AND change your life' is on Monday 27th February at 7:30pm (AEDT). Register https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/feb_masterclass_registration
- Ready to hit the ‘stop’ button in 2023? Here is the link to join the March Great Aussie Alcohol Experiment - 'Live' and take 30 days to examine the beliefs around alcohol that are keeping you stuck. Join the experiment here: https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/the_great_aussie_alcohol_experiment
Learn more about Emma Gilmour at: www.hoperisingcoaching.com
Follow Emma Gilmour on insta @hoperisingcoaching
Learn more about Liz at sunrangesqoya.com.auFollow Liz on insta @sunrangesqoya
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Ange's Personal Journey to Sobriety and Finding Strength in Midlife
When today's guest - a yoga teacher and meditation healer - sought help for her emotional and physical instability, she discovered that the last time she drank was the start of her journey to reclaim her power and stop her 10+ year dependency on alcohol.
"Get off your ass and get out of your stuck stage. You can do this. Look at me."
Angela Edge is a yoga teacher, meditation teacher, healer, neuroscience trainer and coach. She has a passion for helping people get out of their stuck stage and works with businesses to help them reach their goals. She has a beautiful sparkle and joy of life and is an extraordinary teacher with a powerful story that we know you are going to love.
In this episode, Ange shares:
- How she became aware of her pattern of behaviour while drinking and that catalyst that made her stop.
- Strategies she used to find the strength to break her drinking habit and build emotional and physical stability.
- How a bricklayer client helped her become aware of her drinking problem.
Resources:- If you couldn’t make the Virtual Retreat, my Masterclass on '5 Surprising Ways taking a break from booze can be effortless AND change your life' is on Monday 27th February at 7:30pm (AEDT). Register https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/feb_masterclass_registration
- Ready to hit the ‘stop’ button in 2023? Here is the link to join the March Great Aussie Alcohol Experiment - 'Live' and take 30 days to examine the beliefs around alcohol that are keeping you stuck. Join the experiment here: https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/the_great_aussie_alcohol_experiment
Learn more about Emma Gilmour at: www.hoperisingcoaching.com
Follow Emma Gilmour on insta @hoperisingcoaching
Learn more about Angela at www.angelarojas.comFollow Angela on insta @funkyrojas
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Inside The Great Aussie Alcohol Experiment - Live
This BONUS podcast episode explores what taking a break from booze and exploring what your relationship with alcohol is really about!
The Great Aussie Alcohol Experiment is based on research, compassion, and understanding. It is an experiment, rather than a program to stop drinking, and the goal is to break limiting beliefs around alcohol.
Members receive daily emails and video content, a Facebook group for community support, and group coaching to help break beliefs and increase awareness. The program helps participants to make intentional decisions around alcohol and to invest time and energy in themselves.In this podcast episode, Emma unpacks:
- What the great Aussie alcohol experiment is REALLY like
- How you can shift limiting beliefs around alcohol
- How taking a break from alcohol can help you make even more meaningful changes in life
Resources:- If you couldn’t make the Virtual Retreat, my Masterclass on '5 Surprising Ways taking a break from booze can be effortless AND change your life' is on Monday 27th February at 7:30pm (AEDT). Register https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/feb_masterclass_registration
- Ready to hit the ‘stop’ button in 2023? Here is the link to join the March Great Aussie Alcohol Experiment - 'Live' and take 30 days to examine the beliefs around alcohol that are keeping you stuck. Join the experiment here: https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/the_great_aussie_alcohol_experiment
Learn more about Emma Gilmour at: www.hoperisingcoaching.com
Follow Emma Gilmour on insta @hoperisingcoaching
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Amelia Parkinson's 200 Day Journey to Sobriety
When this week's guest found herself struggling with her relationship with alcohol, she joined the Aussie Alcohol Experiment and began a journey of self-discovery and sobriety, discovering that her path to freedom is supported by a powerful and uplifting group of women."When you stop drinking, you free up so much mind space and time, and you're able to look at your life and feel so much more free." -Amelia
Amelia Parkinson is a single mum and entrepreneur who has been working with the Aussie Alcohol Experiment since August 2021. She recently celebrated 200 days alcohol free and has been embracing the journey to sobriety with courage and determination.
Through Emma's programs, Amelia has been able to gain emotional support and clarity about her relationship with alcohol and its effects on her life. In this episode she shares how she has been able to enjoy activities and holidays sober, and join a community of like-minded women who encouraged her to stay sober.In this episode, Emma and Amelia explore:
- The role of feminism in alcohol consumption among women and mum
- The unseen impact that alcohol has in everyday life and relationships
- The power of community empowerment when cutting back or quitting alcohol
Resources:
- If you aren’t ready to stop drinking but want to make some positive steps to a healthier relationship or prepare for taking a break with alcohol join my 3 Day Virtual Retreat this 21st to 23rd February. Details https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/virtual_retreat
- If you can't make the Virtual Retreat, my Masterclass on '5 Surprising Ways taking a break from booze can be effortless AND change your life' is on Monday 27th February at 7:30pm (AEDT). Register https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/feb_masterclass_registration
- Ready to hit the ‘stop’ button in 2023? Here is the link to join the March Great Aussie Alcohol Experiment - 'Live' and take 30 days to examine the beliefs around alcohol that are keeping you stuck. Join the waitlist https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/the_great_aussie_alcohol_experiment
Learn more about Emma Gilmour at: www.hoperisingcoaching.com
Follow Emma Gilmour on insta @hoperisingcoaching
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21 Minutes of Morning Magic
When this week's guest decided to take a break from booze in January 2023, she discovered the empowering and joyful potential of her own intuition and set out on a mission to help others do the same.Emma Walkinshaw is the creator of 21 Minutes of Morning Magic - a program designed to provide a daily practice of yoga, meditation and journaling and in this episode she shares her journey of mindfulness and the power of curiosity. By taking a break, Emma has achieved a higher level of joy in her life which she now shares with others on their alcohol-free journey.
Emma and I have teamed up to offer sign-ups to The Great Aussie Alcohol Experiment-LIVE! March 2023 the opportunity to have a month’s membership to 21 Minutes of Morning Magic FREE to scaffold their 30 day break from booze!
Over the next 40 minutes, you will:
- Discover the power of curiosity to create a positive shift in your own life.
- Explore the lesser-known and deeper benefits of an alcohol-free lifestyle
- Examine the importance of self-care and personal mastery
"When we sit in the morning and we spend some time in our flowetry, in our journaling, we're actually setting our compass for the day, giving our intuition a chance to talk to us and discover what actually does light us up"Resources:
- If you aren’t ready to stop drinking but want to make some positive steps to a healthier relationship or prepare for taking a break with alcohol join my 3 Day Virtual Retreat this 21st to 23rd February. Details here or https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/virtual_retreat
If you can't make the Virtual Retreat, my Masterclass on '5 Surprising Ways taking a break from booze can be effortless AND change your life' is on Monday 27th February at 7:30pm (AEDT). Register here or https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/feb_masterclass_registration
Ready to hit the ‘stop’ button in 2023? Here is the link to join the March Great Aussie Alcohol Experiment - 'Live' and take 30 days to examine the beliefs around alcohol that are keeping you stuck. Join the waitlist here. or https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/aae
(Registrations made this week will be contacted with a link to an early bird bonus)
Learn more about Emma Gilmour at: www.hoperisingcoaching.com
Follow Emma Gilmour on insta @hoperisingcoaching
Learn more about Emma Walkinshaw at: https://www.emmawalkinshaw.com.au/
Sign up for 21 minutes of Morning Magic here.or: https://www.emmawalkinshaw.com.au/21-minute-morning-challenge
Follow Emma Walkinshaw on insta @emma_walkinshaw
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