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Episode 125: LOTE: Healing Trauma Responses: Practicing Self-Care and Taking it Slow

Episode 125 of the Sober Vibes podcast, it's Livin on the El-Edge week, which means the Elledge sister are chatting about Healing Trauma Responses.  Kimberly and Courtney have an open chat about these responses and tips to take care of themselves during and after the response. 

You will experience some trauma response in your sobriety and recovery. 

What you will learn in this episode:

• Exploring the Process of Coming Out of Fight or Flight
• The Benefits of Rest and Self-Care for High Achievers
• Healing Through Self-Care
•  Recognizing Signs of Fight, Flight, Bond, or Freeze Responses

We hope this episode helps you today.

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Episode 124: The Fears Women Have About Giving Up Alcohol with Casey McGuire Davidson

In this episode 124 of the Sober Vibes podcast, host and sober coach Courtney Andersen interviews Casey McGuire Davidson, a Sobriety coach and host of the Hello Someday podcast. Andersen and Davidson discuss the fears that women have about giving up alcohol, and Casey shares her personal experience with the Twelve Steps.

What you will learn in this episode:

0:06:06   "Casey's Journey to Sobriety: A Story of Overcoming Alcohol Abuse."

0:09:05   Heading: Exploring Alternatives to AA for Alcohol Abuse Recovery

0:11:13   Conversation on the Pros and Cons of Twelve-Step Programs and Sober Coaching

0:14:42   Heading: The Benefits of Taking a Year Off Drinking

0:16:57   "The Reality of Alcohol Addiction: A Personal Story."

0:18:57   Heading: Exploring Common Fears of Giving Up Alcohol with a Sober Coach

0:20:50   Rebuilding Trust with Loved Ones: How Soberlink Can Help in Your Recovery Journey

0:25:04   Conversation on the Benefits of Using Soberlink to Prove Sobriety

0:27:21   Heading: Strategies for Quitting Drinking in a Positive and Empowering Way

0:29:50   Conversation on Normalizing Sobriety and Embracing Positive Change

0:33:10   "Navigating Social Situations as a Non-Drinker: A Conversation."

0:35:03   Heading: Exploring Sobriety and Socializing with Friends

0:38:36   Exploring Strategies for Navigating Social Events Without Drinking

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Episode 123: LOTE: “Family is Everything” Toxicity

Episode 123 of the Sober Vibes podcast is Livin on the El-Edge week. The Elledge sisters, Kimberly and Courtney, discuss finding the toxicity and manipulation of the "Family is Everything" attitude, especially if that family has been dysfunctional. 

What you will learn in  the episode:

• How to detach with love
• Stop subscribing to the dysfunction
• How to lower expectations and stop romanticizing something that won't happen
• Protecting yourself is key 
• Boundary setting

We hope this episode helps you today in your journey.

*Books discussed in this episode are Codependent No More and Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents.

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Episode 122: Stop Apologizing If Twelve-Step Programs Didn't Work For You

In episode 122 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen talks about how to stop apologizing if a Twelve-Step program didn't work for you. 

What you will learn in this episode:

• How we need to stop apologizing if a twelve-step program didn't work for us
• How we need to stop explaining our recovery path to others
• How we recover is no one's business 
• How the recovery community needs to respect other's choice of help and support
• Over-explaining and apologizing for in sobriety is not needed 

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Episode 121: How to Start an Online Business with Megan Yelaney

In episode 121 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen welcomes Megan Yelaney to the podcast, and they chat about how to start an online business. 

Discussed in this episode:

• Megan's story 
• How to start an online business 
• Where to start 
• How simple it is
• It's never too late to start a business if you have a passion for it

Courtney is adding a new series called Sober Vibes Business 101. These episodes will help you along your journey if you are in business or want to start something new, as you may want something more in your sobriety. 

Megan Yelaney is a business mentor, podcaster, and speaker whose passion truly lies in helping women build businesses that allows them to thrive in their marriages as much as their bank. She is an expert as unique framework development, something that makes her clients stand out to their niche by being their 100% authentic self. 

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EPISODE 120: YOU GOT A NON-JUDGMENTAL FRIEND IN ME

In episode 120 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen talks today about being your non-judgmental friend. 

What you will learn in this episode:

•  Being a safe space 
• Understanding that your sobriety is your journey 
• Not being codependent and controlling of someone else's journey 
• Understanding that sobriety is a process, not everyone gets it at day one

We hope this episode helps you in your journey.

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Episode 119: Livin on the El-Edge: Finding Your Community in Recovery

Episode 119 of the Sober Vibes podcast is Livin on the El-Edge week. The Elledge sisters, Kimberly and Courtney, are discussing finding your community in Recovery and sobriety. 

What you will learn in  the episode:

• Finding a community that works for you
• How a community is key at all stages in your life
• The importance of not isolating
• Growing and Evolving is a must for emotional sobriety 

We hope this episode helps you today in your journey.

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EPISODE 118: STEPS TO TAKE TO OVERCOME ADDICTION WITH GLENN DOUGHERTY JR

In episode 118 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen welcomes Glenn Doughterty Jr to discuss steps to overcome addiction. 

Glenn Dougherty Jr. is a mindset and fitness coach, helping men to overcome their addictions and train their bodies to peak physical condition. Glenn is a husband and father of two and is four years sober. Glenn also co-hosts with his wife on the About This Life Podcast.

What you will learn in this Episode:

• Glenn's Story of addiction and recovery 
• 3 Main steps to take to overcome addiction 
• Mindset practices 
• How forgiveness in relationships happens in sobriety 
• Being honest and owning what you do in active addiction 

We hope this episode helps you in your journey.

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EPISODE 117: WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF A RELAPSE

In episode 117 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen talks today if you are in the middle of a relapse with alcohol. 

What you will learn in this episode:

• How to get back on track from a relapse 
• How shaming yourself will only keep you in the relapse 
• Figuring out why you relapsed
• New ways to empower your Sobriety and Recovery 

We hope this episode helps you in your journey.

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EPISODE 116: LOTE: BEST WAY TO REPAIR RELATIONSHIPS YOU DAMAGED IN YOUR ACTIVE ADDICTION

Episode 116 of the Sober Vibes podcast is Livin on the El-Edge week. The Elledge sisters, Kimberly and Courtney, are discussing repairing damaged relationships due to active alcohol addiction.

What you will learn in  the episode:

• How to repair relationships 
• How to make amends when you are ready 
• That some relationships are ok to let go of
• Lowering your expectations

We hope this episode helps you today in your journey.

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