Present and Sober

12/04/2022Present and Sober Podcast Episode 452 More Awesome Reasons to be Alcohol Free!

This week we're back to one of our most requested topics - all the awesome reasons to be alcohol free. Come join us to find out the magic of no longer being afraid of yourself, what Pampas Grass has to do with anything and why we lose Ellie to a giggling fit for a whole 2 minutes! 

What you will learn in this episode:

• How incredible it is to finally be free of your fears (05.00)
• How to know you're finding freedom (15.00)
• How the small things are really the big things (26.00)

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05/04/2022Present and Sober Podcast Episode 44Kim Raysmith: Constructing An Amazing Alcohol-Free Life

How do you reconstruct your life after the destruction that alcohol can bring? You get real, get raw and get building, and this week's guests Kim Raysmith is the queen of helping you build a sober life full of fun and adventure. Kim is the face behind the 'Sober Party People' Facebook group and her coaching business 'Reconstructing Drinking' is changing alcohol culture in the construction business brick by brick (see what we did there!). Come join us for wild tales, tears and lots of colourful headdresses!

What you will learn in this episode:

• How Kim's journey started with a black eye at 14 (02.00+)
• How travelling was a huge part of Kim's story (10.00)
• How being scared to be different can keep us stuck (17.00)
• How the worst thing possible often isn't 'enough' (20.00+)
• Why it's important to normalise this discussion (30.00)
• How drinking can be a game of 'Russian Roulette' (50.00)

Kim's awesome resources 

• Kim's Website - https://reconstructdrinking.com/
• Sober Party People FB group - here

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29/03/2022Present and Sober Podcast Episode 43Carol Urry: World Autism Awareness Week

This week is World Autism Acceptance Week & an incredible opportunity to spread some love and understanding on a very misunderstood topic. Carol Urry (This Naked Mind coach and badass warrior mum) is with Sam and Ellie to talk about the challenges and gifts of her son's autism including her personal challenges with alcohol over the years. A very important discussion with a wonderful guest! 

What you will learn in this episode:

• Why Carol is with us (4.00+)
• Carol's early observations with her son's behaviour (09.00)
• Nathan's (Carol's son) journey through school (15.00+)
• The wonder and difficulties of 'hands off' parenting' (32.00)
• The challenges of letting go (45.00)
• Carol's challenges with alcohol (throughout)

Carol's awesome resources 

• Carol's Website - www.warriormumcoaching.com
• Mindspace - Home - MindSpace Stamford

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22/03/2022Present and Sober Podcast Episode 42Matt Siegal: How to find the Light in Dark Times

This week Sam's good pal Matt joins the podcast for a chat about finding the light in dark times. 2 weeks ago Matt released a video into the world (link below) highlighting all the incredible things he had seen in Poland since the war in Ukraine began. Put simply, it highlighted the incredible unity right now in a world that can appear truly divided. Matt also discusses how he found equanimity when facing some of life's greatest challenges over the past few years. It's a special one! 

22/03/2022Present and Sober Podcast Episode 42Matt Siegal: How to find the Light in Dark Times
What you will learn in this episode:

• Why Matt is on the podcast (2.30)
• The incredible things Matt has seen in Poland (5.00)
• Why our new mascot is a hamster (5.00+)
• How Matt sees the hard times in life (30.00)
• How to remember it's just a job (40.00)

Matt's awesomely positive...
- Video that sparked this podcast >>> here - Booknaked on instagram >>> here
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15/03/2022Present and Sober Podcast Episode 41Helena Lucia: Beyond Burnout (Into Abundance)

This week we talk to Helena Lucia - a trauma-informed money and burn-out coach who has a powerful personal journey with alcohol. We talk about how leaving alcohol behind has been one of the greatest gifts in Helena's life as well as covering topics from burnout to abundance and how to make money your friend. Helena is a true inspiration and her podcast SISU journey is built on the beauty of stories of resilience, something she embodies in spades.
After going from financial advisor to senior software engineer to trauma-informed money coach, speaker, and podcast host, Helena uses her personal journey to create experiences that support deep healing through nervous system regulation, epigenetics, energetics, and subconscious reprogramming. Now, as the Founder of SISU Journey, she helps people find their way home to themselves by connecting with the unique intricacies of who they are.
Helena is the host of the SISU Journey podcast: Science and Stories of Resilience, which was created in 2021 to help heal a wounded collective by telling diverse stories. For her expertise she’s been featured on The Art of Online Business podcast, Pause on the Play podcast, Whatever Works podcast, Bursting with Happiness podcast, and Intuitive Intelligence podcast.

What you will learn in this episode:

• Helena's personal story with alcohol and when things really 'changed' (06.00)
• Helena's journey away from alcohol and back to herself (08.00)
• Helena's motivation not to drink (14.00)
• Helena's SPACE acronym - bring more SPACE into your life (21.00+)
• How your day-to-day actions can burn you out! (30.00)
• Money Mindset and what to do with it (40.00)

Helena's AWESOME resources 
You can find...
Helena's website - Here!Helena's FREE guide on understanding money language - Here 
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08/03/2022Present and Sober Podcast Episode 40Is Alcohol Moderation Worth It (Part 2)?
This week we continue our discussion on the topic of moderation, if it's worth it, and why it's such a slippery fish (difficult thing to define and or maintain - yes another 'samism'). It's an important discussion as there is a lot of 'wonky' information out there on this topic and it really can be hard to figure out what's best for us (and what's possible). So in part 2, we take a deeper dive into themes from part one - neurology, tools and tactics, and why it's such a frequent part of the alcohol-free journey. Don't miss it! 

What you will learn in this episode:

• Why some moderation tactics can be helpful and harmful at the same time (2.00)
• Why compassion for yourself is KEY (4.00+)
• The top moderation tactic (20.00)
• Why lengthening can be such a powerful tactic (30.00)
• How quickly life can change (35.00)
• What to remember if you're returning to drinking after time away (40.00)
• Why you can't use alcohol for things it doesn't work for (43

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01/03/2022Present and Sober Podcast Episode 39Is Alcohol Moderation Worth It (Part 1)?
MODERATION!!! You know (that thing that means a thousand different things to a thousand different people) - the thing that so many people believe is the 'ultimate goal'. Well this week, we tackle it! Over here at Present and Sober, we're all about being present and sober (surprising that) but we also acknowledge the important learning that can come from moderating (or moderation attempts). We are also all different and we want you, to do you, whatever form that takes. In part one we take a deep into the question - is it worth it? As well as exploring our own personal experiences with moderation. This is an important and nuanced topic. See you here! 

What you will learn in this episode:

• Why moderation is seen as the 'golden ticket' by so many (06.00)
• Framing the journey to moderation (10.00)
• Why vinegar on chips is NEVER okay! (14.00)
• Why your younger 'moderating' self never really existed (21.00)
• Why one week of moderation is not always 'success' (31.00)
• Why tolerance is a buzzkill (38.00)
• How the comparison game is getting in the way of growth (58.00)

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22/02/2021Present and Sober Podcast Episode 38Christy Osborne: How to be Authentically You!
This week's guest Christy Osborne is not only a great friend but a great coach to boot! On today's episode, we dive deep into authenticity and owning who you are - no matter how others react. For so many of us, this is a HUGE part of finding freedom from alcohol as we navigate the world of healthy boundaries and learning to trust ourselves again. Christy is full of energy and her contribution to the alcohol-free movement is beyond inspiring. Can't wait to see you there! 

Christy is a Certified “This Naked Mind” Coach helping moms in their 30s and 40s examine their relationship with alcohol. Christy grew up in Los Angeles, but relocated to London in 2008 after completing law school and passing the California Bar Exam. Upon relocating to the United Kingdom, Christy started a successful website to help other expat women navigate the transition across the pond. Her website became a hugely popular resource for American women in London.
Christy was always a social drinker, but found that, in her 30s, the stress of being a working mom caused her drinking to increase. In 2018 she lost her mother and her drinking increased. Although everything looked fine on the surface, Christy knew she had to regain control of her life, for herself and for her family.
In 2020 as the UK went into lockdown, Christy found This Naked Mind and spent the pandemic reading everything she could get her hands on to find freedom from alcohol. Then, in the hopes of, once again helping fellow mothers in both the US and UK, Christy completed her coaching certification.
If you’re a mom, who looks like she’s got it all together, but you’re secretly exhausted, stressed and looking to reevaluate your drinking with a compassionate and fun friend, Christy is your girl! Christy offers bespoke 1:1 coaching, and will work with you to develop a coaching relationship that suits your busy schedule.

What you will learn in this episode:

• How Christy believed alcohol was the key to connection (8.00)
• Why days ' Alcohol-Free' is not the secret to freedom (16.00)
• How 'people pleasing' can wreck your head (28.00)
• Why cool people 'leave early' (34.00)

Christy's Resources
You find Christy's...
Website >>> here Instagram >>> here
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15/02/2021Present and Sober Podcast Episode 37Emma Gilmour: An Adventure in Self Love

Not only is Emma a beautiful spirit but she is also a qualified counselor, psychotherapist & This Naked Mind coach, living in Melbourne, Australia. Emma worked for 20+ years in corporate marketing and despite looking like she had it all, she was 'running on empty' on the inside using caffeine and booze to keep herself afloat. As she reached her mid-forties, alcohol started to take more than it was giving and so began her long and very messy break-up with booze. Nothing stuck until her eldest asked her to 'stop bringing wine into their bedroom' then it finally landed for her. 

Emma started the process of rebuilding herself as an adult, with nurturing care. She discovered her values, stopped drinking, and had to create a whole new identity. Kicking the booze to the curb gave Emma a previously unknown level of confidence and personal power to pursue her dreams and become a qualified counselor and coach. Still very much a work in progress, Emma is an Aussie-based peri-menopausal mum of neuro and gender-diverse teens. She loves stand-up paddleboarding, ocean swimming and has recently purchased some gorgeous hot pink roller-skates. The focus of her coaching work is women in midlife curious as to what could open up for them and their families if they took a break from or stopped drinking. Come join us for an adventure in self-love! 

What you will learn in this episode:

• Emma's journey with Corporate life and alcohol (18.00)
• What you are (and are not) responsible for (30.00)
• Why working with the CNS is so important (30.00)
• How to have your own back - starting today! (45.00)+

Emma's Resources
Find...

Emma's Website > Here!The next 5-day Alcohol reset (21/03/22) here >>> https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/pl/2147562266
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08/02/2021Present and Sober Podcast Episode 36Scott Pinyard: An Adventure in Consciousness (part 1)

As head coach at 'This Naked Mind' Scott has a lot that keeps him busy. Yet, he remains obsessed with the topic of today's podcast - how our personal story about the world brings life to our individual realities. Many of you will know Scott from his awesome work on the 'Live Alcohol Experiment' and many of TNMs programs but today we explore some topics that you may not have heard Scott talking about in-depth before! There is so much more to the alcohol-free journey than simply stopping drinking and this a great discussion no matter where you on the journey. Come and re-author your reality with us! 
What you will learn in this episode:

• How Scott's journey into the world of story started & what this whole thing is about (04.00)
• How life actually works from the inside - out (5.00+)
• How it's possible to acknowledge hurt but also let it go (16.00+)
• Who you are - really... (19.00)
• It's safe to feel your emotions (26.00+)
• How awareness is the key to everything (30.00+)
• How Alan Partridge is the key to everything (60.00)

Scott's Website
https://www.scottpinyard.com
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