Sober Edge

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you changed everything? Meet Amy Hill my guest this week. Amy shares how trusting her intuition led her to explore living alcohol-free which led to a radical departure from the life she had been leading.

Amy shares her passion for adventure and personal growth which led her to leaving her job, moving out of the country and taking her AF journey to the next level!

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Have you experienced an alcohol-free vacation? After my recent trip I wanted to reflect on the power of gratitude, cerveza sin alcohol, and sticking to your morning routine! I also touch on what comes up with a 'digital detox' and the joys of traveling with toddlers. Bon Voyage!

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Fit Recovery and the Missing Links with Chris Scott

This episode is for my wellness enthusiasts! I had an amazing time learning from Chris Scott, the founder of Fit Recovery. We talk about everything from nutrition and gray area drinking, to the importance of bio chemistry on the road to recovery. Chris shares how his own trial of supplements and fitness allowed him to hack his own recovery and discover how to teach this to others. If you have ever doubted the importance of nutrition on this journey back to health, Chris will make you a believer!

Chris Scott founded Fit Recovery to help people from around the world transcend alcohol and optimize their health. He has been addiction-free since 2014. He is the author of Drinking Sucks!, creator of online course & support community Total Alcohol Recovery 2.0, and cohost of the Elevation Recovery Podcast with Matt Finch.

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What happens when you show up to life without alcohol? Eliza Desch shares her transformation from surviving to thriving on the Path and beyond! Eliza and I talk about her decision to take a break from drinking that led her to join This Naked Mind's Path program where we met in December 2020. Eliza showed up two months AF and spent a year honing her alcohol-free muscles, creating new experiences and fostering deep connections with other newly sober friends. Along the way Eliza rediscovered her joy for living and learned to prioritize her own well-being. In addition to living AF, Eliza shares her health journey that ultimately led to her losing 40+ pounds! She has also become an fierce advocate of the NA (non-alcoholic) beverage industry and has watched her confidence and business soar. Eliza Desch is one of the Bay Area's most in-demand hair and makeup artists with over a decade of experience creating flawless, customized looks for brides, special and professional occasions, and a host of respected brands and editorial clients.

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Chronic Pain & Alcohol with Annie Miller

This is your brain, this is your brain on pain. For those enduring chronic pain, there is a new method to ease suffering and improve quality of life. My guest, Annie Miller introduces us to the new field of Pain Reprocessing Therapy. Annie shares the key to changing the way your brain interprets pain and the neuroscience of how pain and the brain work together. We also touch on her expertise in CBTI (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) and the role alcohol plays in both sleep and pain. This episode is packed with practical tips to manage insomnia and chronic pain and brings a message of hope to those struggling with chronic pain.

Annie Miller is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in the Washington DC area. She is the owner and founder of DC Metro Sleep and Psychotherapy.

Annie specializes in working with sleep disorders, chronic pain, and trauma. Annie uses a variety of evidence-based techniques including CBT-i for insomnia, EMDR for trauma, CBT for anxiety disorders, and PRT (pain reprocessing therapy) for chronic pain.

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I am so excited to have Dr. Brooke Scheller on the podcast - we 'geek out' on nutrition, gut health, brain health and the impacts of alcohol.

I ask Dr. Brooke the exact questions you would: what about supplements; how do I support my body after alcohol, and more!

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Today's conversation with Starla Wine founder Dawn Maire is all about JOMO (Joy of Missing Out). When Dawn stopped drinking, she didn't want to stop enjoying wine. So, she took her passion for wine and her love of cooking into the kitchen and began exploring how to create a wine, without alcohol, that brought the same taste sensation she had previously enjoyed. The result is Starla Wine.

Founded by Dawn Maire and Jamie Coulter, Starla alcohol removed wine is deliciously and passionately produced for wine lovers who cannot or choose not to drink wine with alcohol. A combination of winemaking artistry and the finest quality botanicals and aromatics results in a luscious, full bodied wine without the hangover.

Starla is low calorie, low carb, and has zero added sugars. It pairs with pesto chicken, cheese boards, and 6am boxing. Starla's trio of premium varietals, including Sauvignon Blanc, Red Blend and Sparkling Rosé, are available online at StarlaWines.com and specialty retailers nationwide.

Get Your coupon code for 20% off by visiting the show notes!

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Stress - we have a complicated relationship with stress. We find ourselves avoiding stress, blaming stress and creating stress. Today, I want to share two new ideas with you: 1. Stress is not all bad. 2. There is a way to let go of stress. The first idea is all about hormetic stress. This is where we find small exposure to stress, ones where we return quickly back to baseline (homeostasis) are actually beneficial in building up resilience. The second teaching point is about letting go of stress with something called 'completing the stress cycle'. In this episode I share 9 ways to let go of stress as a proactive way of lowering our anxiety and creating more peace, clarity and joy. I created an info graph about these 9 steps so be sure to grab your copy in the show notes page of this episode.

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Today, I am delighted to introduce you to my life coach, Lorna Wilson.

Lorna shares the in's and out's of what life coaching is designed to do (it's not therapy and it's not giving advice); how to find the right coach and she shares some of the tools she uses to move her clients forward. Lorna and I also get personal as we share our own Life Purpose statements.

In my own coaching practice, The Sober Nutritionist, I offer life coaching in freedom from alcohol, after alcohol and building a sober coaching business. I currently have two spots open to work with 1:1 clients. If you are interested, visit the show notes to connect.

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