Today I share my personal journey and insights into the world of non-alcoholic beverages, and learn how to forge a path to intentional living that transcends the need for alcohol or pretending. 

Take aways:

•  The potential impact of drinks that mimic the taste of alcohol
• Understanding the pivotal role embodiment  and conscious movement play in fostering comfort and trust in our bodies and how they help navigate the challenges of sobriety.
• Finding new rituals and rather than substitutes for traditional alcoholic drinks, we uncover the brain's powerful response to visualization and its influence on our habits and cravings. 
• Redefine your sensory experiences with elixirs that celebrate our commitment to sobriety, differentiating them from mere mocktails. 
• The significance of ceremonies, like cacao and tea rituals, is illuminated, providing a communal and intentional backdrop to our alcohol-free existence. 

Share our own stories and insights, with the opportunity to engage directly through Buzzsprout's text feature or on social media, fostering a supportive community for those on this transformative journey.

DISCLAIMER: This podcast and its contents are not a substitute for rehabilitation, medical treatment or advice. It is for educational and inspirational purposes. I am not a therapist or doctor. The views here are expressed a personal opinion and based on first hand experience. Please consult a doctor if your mental or physical health is at risk.

Have you ever considered the profound changes that take root when you put down the Have you ever considered the profound changes that occur when you put down the wine glass and join hands with a community of women on a journey of awakened, sensual living?

In today's episode, we explore part 2 of the transformative power of sisterhood and sobriety, weaving through tales of personal growth and connection from the Ignite Your Vision retreat. Celebrate the courage to live intentionally and the magic of sober interactions.

Key Takeaways:

• Sisterhood and Sobriety: Discover the power of a supportive community and the clarity that comes with sobriety.
• Transformational Stories: Hear personal journeys of women transitioning from indulgence to conscious clarity.
• Intentional Living: Learn about the intentional connections and daily rituals that infuse life with purpose.
• Emotional Healing: Explore how sobriety becomes an act of self-care and emotional healing.
• Awakened Life: Celebrate the joy and spiritual alignment found in living an awakened, sober life.

DISCLAIMER: This podcast and its contents are not a substitute for rehabilitation, medical treatment or advice. It is for educational and inspirational purposes. I am not a therapist or doctor. The views here are expressed a personal opinion and based on first hand experience. Please consult a doctor if your mental or physical health is at risk.

What would it take to believe, as long as you were being yourself, you couldn't do it wrong and that you belonged? This was the transformative power of our Woman's Retreat in Mexico.

In today's episode, we weave tales of feminine healing and the power of women's retreat and sacred sisterhood.  Our sanctuary of conversation opens its arms to the stories of strength and vulnerability, shared by the women, who have walked the path towards rekindling their inner light alongside us. 

Step into our circle and light a candle for your own self-discovery, as we recount the emotional revelations and the deep sense of belonging that blossoms when women support and understand one another.

The heart of our discussion begins with a grounding meditation, heartfelt connections, and the mantra "solutions for situations only," as we navigate the waters of personal reclamation. 

We explore the sacred space where saying yes to oneself fosters courage to face resistance, and the importance of collective integrity shines bright. Together, we affirm the journey of integrating profound experiences into our everyday lives, cherishing the small steps and daily rituals that cement our growth.

DISCLAIMER: This podcast and its contents are not a substitute for rehabilitation, medical treatment or advice. It is for educational and inspirational purposes. I am not a therapist or doctor. The views here are expressed a personal opinion and based on first hand experience. Please consult a doctor if your mental or physical health is at risk.

If you have ever felt like you've tried everything when it comes to quitting drinking, this episode is for you. 
My client Janet finally flipped the script in her mind when she discovered the holistic approach of the five shifts process. She had countless attempts at other programs that just didn't get to the root of the problem.  She could only get so far without befriending her emotions and learning to work with her thoughts to make the neutral. 

I am so honored to share Janets amazing story. Listen and take something away to apply to your life today! 

Key Takeaways :

• What's reaquired for Personal Growth and Transformation and how to paving the way for a more fulfilling life.
• How to shift your mindset with emotional management
• Reduce the desire to drinking my practicing healthy boundaries
• Overcoming shame and guilt
• Utilizing support to create accountability, commitment and break free from limiting belief. 
• Achieve an authentic sense of personal freedom and live your best life!

DISCLAIMER: This podcast and its contents are not a substitute for rehabilitation, medical treatment or advice. It is for educational and inspirational purposes. I am not a therapist or doctor. The views here are expressed a personal opinion and based on first hand experience. Please consult a doctor if your mental or physical health is at risk.

Today's epidote is crucial for your success in sobriety and beyond. It is the starting point you must establish for all new endeavors: establishing a sense safety and authenticity.

• Safety in the Known: Despite knowing alcohol isn't serving us, we often return to it because of the safety and familiarity it provides.
• Establishing New Safety: To move beyond alcohol, we must unpack our self-concept around it and create a sense of safety from a place of neutrality.
• The Need for Belonging: True belonging comes from being accepted for who we are, not from conforming to external expectations.
• Authentic Expression: The journey towards authenticity involves questioning the conformity we've agreed to and building evidence for our authentic selves.
• Empowerment Through Safety: Establishing safety within ourselves allows for empowerment and confidence, enabling us to navigate life's challenges without relying on alcohol.

Share your experiences and tag me on IG @marywagstaffcoaching responding to others about your drinking. Your feedback is invaluable and can help others on their journey. Together, let's create a world where all women can confidently say, "I've got this."

DISCLAIMER: This podcast and its contents are not a substitute for rehabilitation, medical treatment or advice. It is for educational and inspirational purposes. I am not a therapist or doctor. The views here are expressed a personal opinion and based on first hand experience. Please consult a doctor if your mental or physical health is at risk.

If you have ever thought, " I don't want to make anyone feel bad because I'm not drinking." You are in the right place. 

You don't want your drinking to impact other people in a negative way, so when you are asked about it, you freeze.  

You don't know how to respond and end up defending, explaining yourself or pointing the blame at you. 

This is not the way to establish confidence in your alcohol free journey. 

How you  respond to others as you go along your alcohol free journey, will dictate your success in a huge way.  

In today's episode you will learn:

• The thoughts you have that aren't true about other people
• What you need to understand about yourself to be confident responding to others about your drinking.
• Exactly what to say and how to say it in a way that invites people in to a conversation rather than creates shame or defiensiveness.
• Where to focus your attention when you are in social settings that will reduce your fear and desire to drink.
• Why we go into freeze and need to defend or explain ourselves. 
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast and its contents are not a substitute for rehabilitation, medical treatment or advice. It is for educational and inspirational purposes. I am not a therapist or doctor. The views here are expressed a personal opinion and based on first hand experience. Please consult a doctor if your mental or physical health is at risk.

How alive are you willing to feel, is really the question I am asking today? Can you show up even bigger for life than you thought possible? Sobriety does stop giving after you get it out of your way. It's a mindset of removing the veil of illusions that have kept you stick in fear.

In today's episode you will take away:

• the questions you need to keep asking to stay motivated
• how authenticity is now a means of survival
• how to rediscover your vibrancy 
• sobriety as a gateway to a more mindful, conscious life
• alcohol as a starting point to a more confident empowered you
• AND MUCH MORE...

PLEASE SHARE, LIKE & SUBSCRIBE. It helps weave the web of awakening the planet. 

DISCLAIMER: This podcast and its contents are not a substitute for rehabilitation, medical treatment or advice. It is for educational and inspirational purposes. I am not a therapist or doctor. The views here are expressed a personal opinion and based on first hand experience. Please consult a doctor if your mental or physical health is at risk.

You might know what you don't want, but knowing what your deepest desires are and tapping into them, mind, body heart and soul, will create your inevitable success in sobriety.  Today we dive into the depths of our desires, showing that sobriety empowers us to manifest a life beyond imagination. Let's uncover your truest yearnings, fostering a lifestyle of authenticity and fulfillment. 

Key takeaways:

• Sobriety is a stepping stone to a life filled with vision and dreams.
• Mindfulness and somatic practices are invaluable in transcending cravings and anchoring in genuine aspirations.
• Embodying desires while releasing alcohol's  grip requires courage and commitment.
• The journey to becoming Naturally Sober is within reach with the five-shift process.
• Embrace your desires and chart a course for a life of true pleasure and alignment.

DISCLAIMER: This podcast and its contents are not a substitute for rehabilitation, medical treatment or advice. It is for educational and inspirational purposes. I am not a therapist or doctor. The views here are expressed a personal opinion and based on first hand experience. Please consult a doctor if your mental or physical health is at risk.

Today we are having an eye-opening conversation about alcohols so-called benefits. We're breaking down the myth that alcohol affects us all differently, revealing the universal chemical impact it has on our bodies—whether it's wreaking havoc on our nervous systems, disrupting our gut biomes, or throwing our endocrine systems out of balance. 

My five shifts process is set to challenge your current beliefs about drinking, peeling back the veil to expose the illusions of pleasure and connection that alcohol promises but doesn't deliver.

• Redefine self-concept in a world where alcohol loses its grip, transitioning from a central role to a mere afterthought in your life. 
• Learn how to step away from damaging comparative narratives that hold us back, and embrace a path of self-love and compassion. 
• Merge spiritual alignment and a feminine perspective to cultivate a sobriety that's not just a fleeting phase, but a lasting transformation. 
• How to realign with your deepest sense of self

DISCLAIMER: This podcast and its contents are not a substitute for rehabilitation, medical treatment or advice. It is for educational and inspirational purposes. I am not a therapist or doctor. The views here are expressed a personal opinion and based on first hand experience. Please consult a doctor if your mental or physical health is at risk.

Have you ever found yourself caught up in the enchanting haze of alcohol's promise, believing it holds the key to life's most thrilling chapters? Unpacking  the cultural narrative that paints alcohol as the hero of our stories, the liberator of our inhibitions, and the spark in the romance of life. Explore how these potent tales influence our perceptions and entice us to chase an illusion of freedom that alcohol seems to offer.

Through the intricacies of pleasure, autonomy, and the societal pressures that shape our experiences—especially through the lens of women's voices. 

We'll confront the authenticity of joy as it's often depicted, intertwined with alcohol, and challenge the notion that our past indulgences are somehow superior to the possibilities that await us.  With a blend of coaching, mindfulness, and vibrant conversation, let's reimagine a life of romance and connection unclouded by expectations—a journey where each step is an authentic expression of self, crafted by our own hands and hearts. 

Learn how every moment can be savored to its fullest without the need for a glass in hand. Join us! 

DISCLAIMER: This podcast and its contents are not a substitute for rehabilitation, medical treatment or advice. It is for educational and inspirational purposes. I am not a therapist or doctor. The views here are expressed a personal opinion and based on first hand experience. Please consult a doctor if your mental or physical health is at risk.