We got home one day ago from a 6-week cross country and back road trip!

Please tune in and hear my personal highlights of that trip and some of our fun activities.

And how you can reacclimatize to 'normal' life that doesn't include extreme measures and restrictive dieting.

I discuss how focusing on ONE thing for the first 24 hours is super helpful and will keep your mind from spinning on what you didn't do or need to do now that you have returned.

Your mind will be triggered on the first day post-vacation, especially if you over-drank, overate, or don't exercise like usual.

This is 100% normal. And we really don't want to take action when our mind is in this place. We want to move slowly and be gentle with ourselves.

This podcast gives you two simple tactics that you can do that will help you ease back into 'normal life.'

Here is the Napa podcast I mentioned: 
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This episode dives into the concept of Restriction.

I might be a bit controversial here, but I don't think Restriction around alcohol is a bad thing.

We restrict ourselves from doing all sorts of things, right? I restrict myself from yelling at my kids constantly and eating all the junk food.

And I want to restrict myself from these things.

The act of restricting usually comes from feeling bad about ourselves so we do extreme diets, cleanses, and programs.

The feeling of restriction comes from how we think about a program or how we are cutting back.

This episode dives into the fuel of how we take action and I suggest you rephrase what restriction means for you, if you want to be successful in cutting back on how much you are drinking.

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I can't wait for you to listen to this week's episode! 

I just got back from an overnight in the Napa Valley Wine Region! 

I haven't been there since I stopped drinking. 

I share what I did, my thoughts about being sober in Napa, and more.

I also expand on how when we cut back on drinking, we have more space in our lives to address unresolved issues and decide how we want to live our lives going forward. 

In the episode, I explain how to do this, and it might not be what you think! 

Tune in, and don't miss this one.

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This episode dives into the concept of 'pre-stressing.'

You know, it's what we do when we have something coming up, and we get ourselves all freaked out about it, and then once we get to the event, we realize it wasn't such a big deal, and we wish we didn't spend so much time stressing over it?

YUP, pre-stressing, it's a thing, and I'm teaching you how to manage that (very normal human condition) in this episode.

Pre-stressing is unnecessary, and it's absolutely something that you can control and manage and SHOULD!

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The episode you have been waiting for! 

In this episode, I reflect on my recent trip to Las Vegas and how it differed from my previous trips when I would over-drink and party the night away. 

I also discuss how to think ahead with intention when you travel and the importance of setting expectations with your family or friends you are traveling with. 

And I share more details of my Sober Cancun Retreat and Coaching package; if you want to travel with me and experience an ultimate trip, as a non-drinker, check out all the details here:
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Do not miss this episode!!

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In this episode, I break down the trifecta of what causes us to over-drink.

1. We are actually designed to get addicted to things; it's part of our survival programming.

2. Our societal and cultural programming plays a big part in how we view alcohol and what we think about using it.

3. And finally, our lack of skill to be with our feelings.

I dive deep into each of these areas and expand on why we are over-drinking and how we can fix it.

You are not broken, nothing is wrong with you, and you don't have a disease! All of this is good news.

This is a great episode to listen to FIRST if you are brand new to the podcast.

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Coach Steph joins me today to discuss the most common setbacks women experience when working on cutting back on how much they are drinking. 

These are common themes that we see over and over again when clients ask for coaching.

The reasons why they are not seeing the progress that they want to see:

Listen to this casual conversation as we talk about these obstacles and our recommendations for moving through them. 

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Ep. 231 Pivoting 

When should I pivot? 

We need to be flexible in our well-laid plans. 

Like on vacation, we know that not everything will play out exactly as planned. 

And when you make a drink plan or are working on your relationship with alcohol, it goes without saying that things can change, and we need to be flexible. 

Tune in and listen to this week’s episode, and I will explain when you should pivot or stay the course. 

And it might not be what you are expecting! 

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I know what it’s like to be stuck and over-drinking and not believing in myself and feeling overwhelmed and anxious and often resentful AND using alcohol for all the good times too.

However, I also know what it's like to come out of that situation and let me tell you, it's absolutely worth the effort. It may take some time and uncomfortable moments as you face your urges, but trust me, being free from the constant desire to drink is truly rewarding.

I wish someone had told me that it wasn't as hard to drink less as it seems. I wish someone had told me all the benefits of cutting back I didn't know about because it might have helped me take control of my life even one day sooner.

In today's new podcast episode, Unveiling the Benefits of Mindful Drinking, I'm breaking down...

1. The immediate benefits of drinking less
2. What over-drinking is really costing you
3. What your first 30 days of drinking less will be like (it's not as miserable as you imagine)

I hope it inspires you to make a decision to stop over-drinking and start living your best life.

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What isn't working?

I share some of my adventures in Ireland, AND a very important question was asked that we all need to ask ourselves regularly...

What isn't working?

What isn't working for you, right now, in your life?

This episode explores how alcohol might not work for you and how you can get clear on that and then helps you move forward with deciding what you will do about it.

The good news is that now, we have many options for support around alcohol.

Deciding on what to do, is unique and special to you.

Tune in and listen to how you can find the next best answer on what to do around the #1 thing that isn't working for you right now.

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