Sober Edge

If you've ever felt disconnected from your intuition after stepping away from alcohol, you're not alone.

In this solo episode, Teri explores what intuition actually is (hint: it's biological, not mystical), how alcohol dulls our internal signals, and why things can feel confusing or "loud" in early alcohol-free living.

You'll learn how your nervous system, brain, and body work together to create intuitive awareness—and how to gently rebuild trust in yourself through simple, everyday practices.

This is a conversation about coming back to yourself… one signal at a time.

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In this rich and wide-ranging conversation, Teri sits down with award-winning actress Patricia Heaton to explore what really happens when alcohol is no longer part of your life—and what can take its place.

From subtle signs of "gray area drinking" to the moment that shifted everything, Patricia shares her personal journey to becoming alcohol-free. But what makes this conversation especially compelling is what came next.

Out of her own desire to preserve the ritual and enjoyment of wine—without the downsides—Patricia co-created Solubrae, a thoughtfully crafted alcohol-free wine designed to bring elegance, flavor, and intention back to the experience.

Together, Teri and Patricia explore identity, midlife reinvention, emotional resilience, and the beauty of creating something new—both in life and in the glass.

Show notes HERE (and a special coupon code for 20% of your own bottle of Solubrae)

What if your purpose isn't something you have to chase—but something you return to?

In this conversation, Teri sits down with Peggy Cooney and Brigitta Dau to explore the idea of your "North Star"—your internal compass rooted in your core values.

They unpack what happens after alcohol is out of the way, why alignment feels energizing (even when it's hard), and how to recognize when you're drifting off course.

This episode is a powerful reminder that you don't need a perfect plan—you just need to come back to what's true. Show Notes HERE

In this episode, I sit down with Deborah Yager to explore what's really underneath the behaviors we're trying to change—whether it's alcohol, food, or patterns we just can't seem to break.

We talk about the idea of "alchemy"—not as something mystical, but as the very real process of transforming our hardest experiences into something meaningful.

Deborah shares her personal story of addiction, identity, and transformation, and we explore how tools like neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), curiosity, and nervous system awareness can help us shift not just what we do—but who we believe ourselves to be.

This conversation moves beyond willpower and into something deeper:

👉 the patterns

👉 the language

👉 the identity

👉 and the parts of ourselves we've learned to judge

If you've ever felt stuck in a cycle—or wondered why behavior change can feel so hard—this one will open something up. SHOW NOTES HERE

In this solo episode of The Sober Edge, Teri shares a powerful story from Mark Nepo about a simple monkey trap: a coconut filled with rice that monkeys refuse to release, even when letting go would set them free.

It's a striking metaphor for many of the beliefs we hold about alcohol.

For many of us, alcohol begins as something that feels helpful—relief, belonging, confidence, a way to take the edge off life. But over time, what once felt like a gift can quietly become the thing that keeps us stuck. Often the hardest part isn't stopping the behavior; it's releasing the beliefs wrapped around it.

Teri explores why letting go can feel so difficult through the lens of neuroscience and nervous system safety. Our brains prefer familiar discomfort over unfamiliar freedom, which can make even healthy change feel risky.

This episode invites you to gently examine the "rice" you may still be gripping—whether that's alcohol, identity, perfectionism, or long-held beliefs about what life is supposed to look like.

Because sometimes freedom doesn't require force or discipline.

Sometimes it simply requires opening your hand.

What if the party was never in the glass?

In this episode of The Sober Edge, Teri Patterson is joined by Evan Cudworth—known as The Party Coach—for a refreshing and deeply honest conversation about fun, belonging, and identity in an alcohol-free life.

Together, they explore why so many of us associate alcohol with connection, confidence, and celebration—and what happens when we remove it. Evan shares his seven-stage framework for "finding the party within," a process that shifts us from consumption to creation, from armoring up to authentic presence.

This conversation challenges the idea that alcohol is the gateway to joy and offers a powerful reframe: connection, play, and even messiness are still available—without numbing or escaping.

If you've ever worried that life might get smaller without alcohol, this episode offers a very different possibility.

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Olympians don't rely on willpower — they rely on training.

In this episode, Teri Patterson explores how elite athletes approach identity, discipline, recovery, and nervous system regulation — and why those same principles are essential for building a lasting alcohol-free life. Rather than pushing through cravings or "trying harder," alcohol-free living becomes a practice of conditioning the brain and body for safety, consistency, and long-term reward.

This episode reframes discomfort as part of healing, discipline as freedom, and recovery as the place where real transformation happens — offering a powerful new lens for anyone navigating life without alcohol.

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In this episode of The Sober Edge, Teri Patterson welcomes coach and Reiki master Brigitta Dau for a soulful conversation about what healing truly looks like after alcohol.

Rather than focusing only on behavior change, Brigitta invites us into a holistic model of recovery—one that integrates the mind, body, and soul. She explains how alcohol blocks intuition, disrupts nervous system safety, and disconnects us from our bodies, making it nearly impossible to trust ourselves.

Together, Teri and Brigitta explore how creativity, play, Reiki, and community act as powerful regulators of the nervous system. They discuss why crafting, knitting, gardening, and other tactile practices are not frivolous—but essential for completing the stress cycle and restoring emotional balance.

They also dive into trauma-informed healing, the neuroscience of play, co-regulation, intuition, and why your original "why" for quitting alcohol must evolve as your life expands.

This episode is a powerful reminder that alcohol-free living isn't about deprivation—it's about coming home to yourself. SHOW NOTES HERE

Episode 200 is a celebration — and a reflection.

In this milestone solo episode, Teri shares the distinction that has shaped her alcohol-free journey and her work with clients: the difference between becoming alcohol-free and living alcohol-free.

Drawing on her own 10-year journey, coaching experience, and hundreds of podcast conversations, Teri explores how the early stages of stopping drinking focus on tools and support — while the later stages invite us into deeper self-trust, emotional regulation, values-based living, and purpose.

This episode is for anyone who has ever wondered:

"Is this it?"

"Why does this still feel uncomfortable?"

"What comes next?"

The answer: life — fully lived.

SHOW NOTES HERE

December 31 carries a lot of pressure — to reset, resolve, and reinvent.

In this episode, Teri Patterson invites listeners to take a gentler, more grounded approach to the new year.

Through the lens of nervous system science and identity-based change, she explores why real transformation doesn't begin with a calendar date — and why becoming alcohol-free (and living alcohol-free) teaches us how to carry wisdom forward instead of starting over.

This episode is a reflection on roots, identity, and the quiet power of honoring who you already are as you step into what's next. SHOW NOTES HERE Join 26 for 26 - Free Community Event