Present and Sober

23/11/2021Present and Sober Podcast Episode 25
Simon Chapple (of awesome 'besober' fame) is a successful sobriety coach, author and speaker who helps people master sobriety and change their lives for the better. Simon is one of the original 'This Naked Mind' coaches and has accomplished a huge amount, while having a hugely positive impact, on the growing alcohol-free movement and community over the past few years. It's our pleasure to be talking all things connection with Simon today - be sure to tune in to discover a way to come and meet us all in person this coming January at Simon's super exciting event! Details below... 
What you will learn in this episode:

• How alcohol disconnected Simon from his family (05.00)
• Why you might be an 'island' (09.00)
• Why your ego might actually be serving you right now (14.00)
• How to engage with FB groups (20.00+)
• Simon's in-person event (30.00+)

Simon's Resources:

• Grab your tickets to Simon's event 'Sobriety Breakthrough Live' >>> Grab one of the last few tickets! 
• Use promo code 'presentandsober' for an extra 10% discount 🙌
• Simon's website - https://besober.co.uk/
• Simon's FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1960061840706240
• 'Wired for Love' by Stan Tatkin

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16/11/2021Present and Sober Podcast Episode 24
Megan's journey from self-awareness to self-love is not just inspirational, but a wonderful roadmap for anyone who feels like they need a little more self-care in their life. For many of us on the alcohol-free journey, the words ' self-love' make us feel 'funny' or downright uncomfortable - I mean, what do they even mean, right?  Loving others is something we can work with, but ourselves? If this is you, you're not alone, which is why we know you'll resonate with the third part of Megan's incredible journey home to herself. 

What you will learn in this episode:

• The speed of change on the AF journey (06.00-10)
• Why having a good ol' cry is a great sign (13.00)
• Why 'self-love' is such a difficult topic in the West (25.00+)
• The 6 stages of the path to self-love (30.00+)
• How to dialogue with your outer child (48.00+)

Megan's Resources

• 'What Happened to you?' by Dr Bruce Perry & Oprah Winfrey >>> check it here
• 'Taming your Outer Child' by Susan Anderson >>> Check it here

Coaching 

• Ellie's Website - https://www.pumpupthepresent.com/coaching
• Sam's website - https://sober-rebellion.com/

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09/11/2021Present and Sober Podcast Episode 22
Sam and Ellie's list of awesome reasons to be alcohol-free is growing and growing. This week we talk about 'high-quality nos', all the things Sam has lost (yes including his mind on a few occasions), and how wonderful it is to be able to trust yourself again. Come and tune in for some laughs (and a few serious points of note).
What you will learn in this episode:

• Why stopping drinking can really help you to figure out what you really want (04.00+)
• How to figure out if you REALLY want to go to that social event (05.00+)
• How to give a 'high quality' no and why you might want to! (10.00+)
• How to tune into the authentic you (15.00+)
• All the things Sam has lost under the influence of alcohol (27.00+)

Coaching 

• Ellie's Website - https://www.pumpupthepresent.com/coaching
• Sam's website - https://sober-rebellion.com/

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02/11/2021Present and Sober Podcast Episode 22All things Sugar! 
SUGAR!!! It's a thing, and it's EVERYWHERE. Whether we're alcohol free or not, navigating the world of world is just not possible without sugar playing some part. The things is... there's 'added' sugar, 'healthy sugars', 'hidden sugars' (the list goes on) so how on earth do we figure this stuff out? We get a guide, that's how! And today's guest is just that. This Naked Mind coach and functional nutritionist Teri Patterson is here to save the day with the low down on the sweet stuff and what we can do to take back control if we've found ourselves eating too many donuts over lockdown. Come tune in to get some clear, up to date and actionable ideas all around sugar. 
What you will learn in this episode:

• The truth about sugar when we remove alcohol from our system (5.00+)
• The part that dopamine plays in wanting and craving for sugar (5.00+)
• How a sugar reset can make such a huge difference to our palette (15.00)
• Why we need to educate ourselves about labels - natural sugars (23.00)
• Teri's hopes for the future of alcohol in society (40.00+)
• Why compassion is so key on the journey to healthy habits (50.00+)
• Some awesome tips and tactics for how to reduce sugar starting today (60.00+)

Teri's Resources:

• The Sober Edge Podcast - podcast 
• Teri's awesome free guide - https://www.thesobernutritionist.com/alcohol-free-guide
• Work with Teri - https://www.thesobernutritionist.com/your-journey-forward

Coaching 

• Ellie's Website - https://www.pumpupthepresent.com/coaching
• Sam's website - https://sober-rebellion.com/

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26/10/2021Present and Sober Podcast Episode 21How to Make Habits Stick!
So you've decided to make a change in your life, and you're all in! You've bought the yoga mat, signed up to the gym or bought the journal - it's habit building time. The thing is... how on earth do you make it stick? How do you move through that bit 'at the beginning' where we're forming the habit? If you're asking these questions, you are 100% in the right place! Not only are these questions normal but they are a sign you're super close to making those healthy habit stick (for good). Come and get it done! 
What you will learn in this episode:

• A simple but powerful 4-part way to from habits (00.00+)
• Why learning to trust your gut is all about the 5 second rule (6.00)
• Why how you feel is a much more important than what you do when forming habits (10.00+)
• Why being deliberate and speaking things 'out loud' is beyond important (25.00+)
• How to make a 'sacred space' in a busy home (37.00)
• How to use the 'dopamine button' to your advantage (52.00)

Resources:

• Come hang with Sam in The November Live Alcohol Experiment LAE November
• Our FB group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/presentandsoberpodcast

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12/10/2021Present and Sober Podcast Episode 20Foundational Habits You Need in Your Life!
So what are the foundational habits that really make the difference? You know, the ones you can 'stack' other habits on top of. The type of habits that form the foundations for a life that fills up your cup rather than draining it? There are many to choose - journaling, meditation, cold showers? In today's episode Sam & Ellie dive deep on the habits that help them support their best life - come tune in for lots of awesome ideas on how to build healthy habits in your life! 
What you will learn in this episode:

• How understanding short vs. long-term gratification is key to success (4.00+)
• All the awesome ways you can experiment with meditation (first half of the episode)
• Sam's meditation & mindful practice - (25.00+)
• Ellie's daily mindfulness (30.00+)
• How to start journaling in a small and powerful way (34.00)

Resources:

• Come hang with Sam in The November Live Alcohol Experiment LAE November
• Our FB group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/presentandsoberpodcast
• The 'Waking up App' with Sam Harris https://app.wakingup.com/
• Insight Timer - check it out on the app store! 

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12/10/2021Present and Sober Podcast Episode 19Why you Need Better Habits...
Habits. You know what I'm talking about... those routine things you do that support you to achieve your personal and professional potential. The thing is, they can be a little elusive, a little hard to make, and way too easy to break! So... if setting (and keeping) healthy habits is on the agenda for you, this podcast will be right up your street. In the first of a three-part mini-series, Sam and Ellie will help you get to grips with the habits that will help you create a life so big, alcohol will be left by the wayside wondering what happened. See you there. 
What you will learn in this episode:

• Why forming habits can be a little uncomfortable at first (but it's so totally worth it) (4.00)
• Why experimenting with what 'feels good' is the best measure for success (4.00)
• Why the breath (and cold showers) are the bomb! (15.00)
• Sam's new obsession (20.00)
• How to start journaling in a small and powerful way (34.00)

Resources:
Be sure to come and have a chat about both of our groups coming in October 😊

• Come hang with Sam in The November Live Alcohol Experiment https://start.livealcoholexperiment.com/tae-live-launch?affiliate_id=3393108
• Our FB group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/presentandsoberpodcast

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05/10/2021
Present and Sober Podcast Episode 18'How Stopping Drinking Helped me Heal from Cancer' 
This week Kath Elliott is with us to talk about Aussie binge drinking culture, breast cancer awareness and her incredible journey to a bigger life! 
Check out her bio below and be sure tune in for a truly inspiring story. 
Kath works as an Alcohol Mindset Coach based in Melbourne Australia and has been living alcohol free since July 1, 2019...
On an ordinary morning in August 2019 at age 46, Kath’s life was suddenly stripped bare of the superfluous when she discovered a large lump in her breast while getting dressed to race out the door to work. She instinctually knew something wasn’t right and two days later was diagnosed with locally advanced breast cancer. Within a week she’d been through 15 medical appointments, numerous scans, a small operation and started an intense 6-month program of chemotherapy.  
Kath is passionate about building awareness about the deeper human connection you can achieve through sharing your experience of illness and trauma and how choosing to remain alcohol free during this period was a catalyst to further healing and growth.As a former binge drinker for over 30 years, Kath coaches from lived experience and believes vulnerability and sharing our own stories is one of the most powerful tools in finding freedom from alcohol.
Kath offers a range of tailored coaching offerings including specific programs for binge drinkers and those who have had a breast cancer diagnosis.
She has recently completed peer-to-peer volunteer training and is looking forward to dedicating a couple of days a month to supporting the cancer community.
Kath is now living free from cancer and shares her life with husband, Paul, their three teenage sons and a beloved cocker spaniel. 
What you will learn in this episode:

• Why Kath decided she needed to reassess her relationship with alcohol (05.00+) 
• How Kath's life flipped upside down in one moment (08.00+)
• How the pressure to drink through life's challenges is such a societal norm (15.00)
• How Kath's working to promote breast cancer awareness (26.00+)

Resources:

• Kath's website - www.thealcoholmindsetcoach.com
• Kath's TNM listing - https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/kathryn-elliott/
• Kath's instagram - @thealcoholmindsetcoach
• Our FB group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/presentandsoberpodcast

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28/09/2021Present and Sober Podcast Episode 175 More Reasons to go Alcohol Free
The list of reasons to explore an alcohol-free life is endless and exploring them is huge amounts of fun. Of all the tactics for the journey, keeping this list at hand is very often one of the most powerful. Why? Because it reminds us of all the incredible things we're gaining! Come and tune in to Sam and Ellie talking about all the awesome time you will save, how the small things in life are really the big things and how true freedom is the ultimate goal. See you there! 
What you will learn in this episode:

• How much time you're going to reclaim for your life (08.00+)
• Why joy in the small things is the BIGGEST of gifts (10.00+)
• Why Sam would not accept any type of moderation (18.00+)
• Why real freedom is the goal (28.00+)

Resources:
Be sure to come and have a chat about both of our groups coming in October 😊

• Sam's calendar link - https://calendly.com/sober-rebellion/60min
• Ellie's calendar link - https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20437233&appointmentType=19938299
• Our FB group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/presentandsoberpodcast

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14/09/2021Present and Sober Podcast Episode 16Why isn't it easier to stop drinking?
Are you truly taking responsibility for your alcohol-free journey? Do you find yourself blaming circumstances or others for the challenges you face? This is a biggie, and it's not always easy to see where we might be giving our power away but we all unknowingly do this to some extent. If you have ever found yourself blaming others for things being difficult (and who hasn't at some point?), then this is the podcast for you. Come see how taking RADICAL responsibility can make the journey to alcohol free-dom not just easier, but more deeply rewarding. 
What you will learn in this episode:

• The AWESOME groups Ellie and I have running from October 🙌🙌🙌
• Why it's not your fault you may have found yourself addicted to an addictive substance (alcohol) - it is your responsibility to own this fact if you truly want to change in a an empowering way (12.00+)
• How blaming others disempowers you from making positive change (12.00+)
• How Ellie's streak of justice gets her in trouble (14.30+)
• How communicating with words is a really powerful way to 'talk' to a partner who is struggling with alcohol (23.00+)
• How loving yourself is a HUGE part of the journey to healing (35.00+)

Resources:
Be sure to come and have a chat about both of our groups coming in October 😊

• Sam's calendar link - https://calendly.com/sober-rebellion/60min
• Ellie's calendar link - https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20437233&appointmentType=19938299
• 'Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends on it' by Kamil Ravikant 
• Our FB group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/presentandsoberpodcast

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