Present and Sober

01/02/2021Present and Sober Podcast Episode 35Dry Jan's over... what's next? (Plus 3 more reasons to be AF!)
It's a time of change (and decisions) for many of us coming off the back of an experimental January - perhaps you even completed the Live Alcohol Experiment! This can sometimes feel like an ending but truly it's a beginning - whatever you decide for your 2022. Come and join us for a discussion around this and 3 more reasons to love an alcohol-free life! 
What you will learn in this episode:

• Why January is such a powerful time of year! 
• Why Sam's 'itch' to do more was so important (6.00+)
• How growth (although painful) is a HUGE gift (05.00+)
• All about Sam's recent trip to the dentist (15.00)
• How to impact others positively (27.00)

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25/01/2021Present and Sober Podcast Episode 34'Should I Split the Bill?'
It's so easy to get lost in our thoughts around things like splitting the bill (especially when our friends or guests may have racked up a large alcohol bill) and this can get in the way of us enjoying ourselves if it becomes a worry! Well, this episode is all about breaking this down so you have a lot more clarity about what to do the next time you head out! 

What you will learn in this episode:

• When this question is simple to answer (4.00)
• How alcohol can make this complex (but it doesn't have to be) (06.00)
• how preparing is key! (14.00+)
• How our money story can be super impactful (21.00+)
• How some of this will be related to your beliefs around money (23.00+)

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18/01/2021Present and Sober Podcast Episode 33Skye Nicholson: Alcohol, Addiction & Awakening
Skye Nicholson is a fellow TNM coach and author of 'Unexpected Alchemy' a collection of poems that move the reader through Skye's personal journey from alcohol abuse to freedom. She has written some beautiful words so be sure to check them out below! Join us for an amazing (and emotional) episode! 
After finding freedom from alcohol in 2018, thanks in part to Annie Grace’s bestselling book This Naked Mind, poetry was the catalyst that shook the dust out of Skye’s shadows and aired her newly open soul in the sunlight.  The beauty of her story is in its transformative nature: the dichotomy of discovering love through loathing, joy through sorrow, and wisdom through pain. She is ever on the life-long journey of personal growth, but she has learned the importance of breath, stillness, and sunlight to nurture her soul. Join us for an amazing (and emotional) episode! 
What you will learn in this episode:

• How Ellie was deeply impacted by Skye's poetry (0.00+)
• Why vulnerability and being raw can be so healing (06.00)
• How Skye started writing (despite fear of judgment) (18.00)
• Why Skye came to the title for her book (25.00)
• Skye reading some of her amazing poems (throughout)

Skye's Resources 
Website >>> https://soulstruthcoaching.com/
'unexpected Alchemy' on Amazon US (also available from the UK store)
https://www.amazon.com/Unexpected-Alchemy-Poems-Addiction-Awakening/dp/B09NS4SX8R/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HZBJJ6YU5YMR&keywords=unexpected+alchemy+book&qid=1642497279&s=books&sprefix=unexpected+al%2Cstripbooks%2C158&sr=1-1
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Join Amy, Ellie & Sam this week for an exploration of all things binge drinking, dance, and reconnecting with yourself. Amy is a professional dance teacher based in the UK and her journey from binge drinker to free thinker is one that many of us will be able to relate to. Amy's connection to movement and dance is something that many of us would love to have & on an AF journey, learning to throw some shapes on the dance floor can become a real challenge for some of us. Relearning how to let go of our inhibitions & tap into body awareness is an important part of finding freedom and this is what this episode is all about! So if you'd love to discover, reconnect, or deepen that part of you that loves to move, then groove on over to today's episode (sorry, I couldn't help the pun)! 
11/01/2021Present and Sober Podcast Episode 32'Discover your AF groove' 
What you will learn in this episode:

• How Amy & Ellie met (01.00+)
• Why your clubbing days might not be quite over yet (4.00+)
• Amy's journey from binge drinking to free-thinking (6.00+)
• Why the quest for 'evenness' might help guide you to happiness (09.00+)
• Fixation vs. liberation on the AF journey (20.00)
• How being connected to 'dance' is so much more than watching Strictly (30.00)

Amy's resources 

• Check out Amy's events (MASH - Karma club Cambridge) https://mashcambridge.com/brand/the-karma-klub
• Social - @mashcambridge / @barrecambridge
• Movement For Modern Life - https://movementformodernlife.com/ (use code AMY for a discount) 

04/01/2021Present and Sober Podcast Episode 31'Happy New Year!' 
What better way to bring in the New Year than looking back on the last one! Come & join us for a fun (and rather random) episode to kick-off 2022. From how to acknowledge progress to time, we cover it on today's episode. Thanks for all the amazing support in 2021 lovely people - you rock! 
What you will learn in this episode:

• Where Sam and Ellie were a year ago - (3.00+)
• Why the LAE rocks (14.00)
• How quickly everything changes (23.00+)
• What the 'Sam & Ellie' sweepstake is all about (34.00+)

This Naked Mind Resources 

• Join the January 2022 Live Alcohol Experiment - Here

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28/12/2021Present and Sober Podcast Episode 30
'Beyond Alcohol'
Annie Grace is the founder and friendly face behind 'This Naked Mind'. Her books & podcast were key in setting Ellie and I free from the clutches of alcohol & this podcast is heavily influenced by her groundbreaking work. Many of you will have heard Annie talking expertly about the reality of alcohol use previously, so on this episode, we wanted to provide the opportunity for Annie to talk about some different topics (first and foremost because we're super interested to know her thoughts on them)  stopping drinking is just the beginning of this amazing journey after all! From abundance mindset to human connection, we cover it all here - come join us! 
Annie grew up outside Aspen, Colorado, in a one-room log cabin without running water or electricity. Having discovered a passion for marketing, Annie Grace earned a Masters of Science (Marketing) and dove into corporate life. As the youngest vice president in a multinational company at the age of 26, her drinking career began in earnest. At 35, in a global C-level marketing role, she was responsible for marketing in 28 countries; she was drinking almost two bottles of wine a night. Knowing she needed a change but unwilling to submit to a life of deprivation and stigma, Annie Grace embarked on a journey to painlessly gain control of alcohol -- for her that process resulted in no longer wanting to drink. Never happier, she left her executive role to write and share This Naked Mind with the world. In her free time, she loves to ski, travel (26 countries and counting), and enjoy her beautiful family. Annie Grace lives with her husband and three children in the Colorado mountains.
What you will learn in this episode:

• How to grow and develop an abundance mindset (the first half!)
• How Annie's grandma showed Annie the way (2.00+) 
• how quickly we can change our brain (11.00)
• How everything in life is an invention so go and invent (18.00+)
• How to upgrade your problems (26.00+) 

This Naked Mind Resources 

• Join the January 2022 Live Alcohol Experiment - Here
• You can find all things TNM - Here!

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21/12/2021Present and Sober Podcast 
'Jolene Park: Why 'mind work' is Not Enough'Episode 29
Jolene Park is a functional nutritionist specialising in 'gray area drinking' a term she coined that many of our listeners may be familiar with as it speaks to the truth of the spectrum of alcohol use, dependency and addiction. Jolene's work around the somatic or 'body' piece, is incredibly powerful in setting people free and helping them to understand what feeling good in their bodies actually feels like. If it wasn't for Jolene's amazing work, this podcast simply would not exist as it was on Jolene's coach training just over a year ago that Ellie and I met. Be sure to check out all of Jolene's awesome resources including her viral Ted Talk below. It's a special one, don't miss it! 
What you will learn in this episode:

• Why the 'bottom up' understanding is so important (4.30)
• How the 'fight & flight' response gets in the way of our best efforts to calm ourselves (& how to change it) 11.00
• Why keeping it simple is the best way to connect to your body - get grounded fast (21.30)
• Why the VOO is better than the Hokey Cokey (32.00)
• How to experiment and find things you GENUINELY enjoy (46.00)
• How to nourish yourself around Christmas (60.00+)

Jolene's Resources 

• You can find Jolene's website - Here!
• Jolene's coach training - Here
• Jolene's awesome Ted Talk - Here

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14/12/2021Present and Sober Podcast Episode 28
William Porter has had a profound impact on the alcohol-free world and for many, his books 'Alcohol Explained 1&2', have been an integral part of their journey to freedom. He was a natural choice for our most influential teacher series as Ellie and I have been so deeply impacted by his work. William has a wonderful way with words and an equally lovely manner, but through this, he conveys deep and important messages that society needs to wake up and hear. We talk about many things in this podcast but we take a deep dive into alcohol and sleep and talk about William's book 'Nicotine Explained' which is a must for anyone who would love to leave nicotine behind. Do not miss this one! 

What you will learn in this episode:

• What tolerance & withdrawal really are and why they matter (12.00)
• How 'zooming out' helps you see the truth (18.00)
• How alcohol is affecting your sleep (first half)
• What's really possible from an AF life (40.00) 
• How long does it take for our sleep to 'level out' after stopping (46.00)
• The story around nicotine / vaping / smoking (55.00)

William's resources 

• All of Williams books and links can be found here >>> https://www.alcoholexplained.com/
• William's Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/133108560878880
• Nicotine Explained is also available on Amazon 

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07/12/2021Present and Sober Podcast Episode 27

Andrea is a dear friend of Ellie's and an advanced Jivamukti Yoga teacher with a wealth of positive energy and wisdom on the power of the Yogic path to bring us home to who we really are. Having studied directly with Sharon Gannon and David Life (the founders of Jivamukti), Andrea is positively impacting many through her classes and online courses.  She was a natural first choice for the first episode of our new 'most inspirational teachers' series and Ellie was talking about this episode for weeks before we got to record! Come and see how Yoga is a beautiful way to connect with the real you and see that at our core, none of us are broken. Andrea is deeply experienced in a number of spiritual disciplines such as Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga and Buddhism and Her teachings are always infused with stories , laughter and lightness. Check out Andrea's resources below! 

What you will learn in this episode:

• How Andrea's spiritual journey started so young (05.00)
• That Andrea has never had a relationship with alcohol and why this is (05.00)
• How being true to yourself is at the heart of the yogic path (13.00) 
• Why a little bit of practice goes a long way! (22.00)
• What makes Jivamukti yoga different? (36.00)
• What exactly is chakra tuning? (40.00+)

Andrea's resources

• Andrea's courses can be found at - https://www.santoshayoga.co.uk/courses/
• Andreas social media 

Instagram -mydogdoesyogaFacebook -santoshayoga

• 'The Magic 10' by Sharon Gannon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magic-Ten-Beyond-Spiritual-Well-being/dp/1524705179

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30/11/2021Present and Sober Podcast Episode 26
Maria Fox is a senior leader in the police in the UK who is on a mission to radically change the story around alcohol, stigma, and addiction support in the services. Maria is also very active as a mentor in the 'This Naked Mind' world and many of you may know her from the 'Live Alcohol Experiment' where she offers a wealth of positive encouragement to participants. Not only is Maria a brave voice calling for change, but she is also incredibly informed about the impact of alcohol on our metabolism & finding a healthy weight for us individuals. Through her work with 'Lumen', she is helping people to reclaim their health and feel good about themselves. Jump in - it's a good one! 
What you will learn in this episode:

• Maria's alcohol-free story (00.00+)
• How not being educated about alcohol keeps us trapped in the cycle (14.00)
• Why Maria has no desire to moderate (22.00)
• How Maria's reclaimed some long lost sleep (31.00)
• How Lumen and being alcohol-free was an incredible combo for Maria (50.00+)

Maria's resources! 

• Check out Lumen - https://www.lumen.me/shop
• Use code 'FOX' at checkout for a great discount! 

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