This is a bonus episode of a class I taught to help you ENJOY the holiday season and not over-drink.

This episode is best listened to with a pen and paper so you can do the exercises I taught in the class!

The episode will be available to listen to until December 15th!

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This episodes discusses the importance of doing the things that WORK to keep you drinking less or alcohol free.

A lot of times, we start to feel good and we let the practices that work slip away, and that is when things can get away from us.

I share a story of a small decision that helped me stay ahead of holiday stress, getting over-hungry and a cascade of events that can happen when we put our priorities and what is good for us last on the list.

Staying ahead of it is critical during busy and stressful times.

What is IT? It is feeling run-down, burnt out, overwhelmed, over-hungry, drained, or feeling thin. When we feel this way, we are susceptible to our old patterns of seeking comfort, ie ALCOHOL or food to comfort ourselves. And we know that relying on these things for comfort doesn't really work because we over-do it and then feel even worse.

So we have to stay AHEAD of it by taking care of ourselves, slowing down and prioritizing our well being.

You deserve to build in time for yourself to take good care of you no matter what is going on!

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Podcast rewind, this episode gives you permission to not feel obligated to do all the things around the holidays that you normally do 'just because it's family' or otherwise.

I discuss how you have free will and autonomy as an adult to decide if you do things or not.

You don't have to do anything you don't want to do.

And yes, some people won't like it and it's ok.

If you do decide to do it even though you don't like it, own that it was still your decision to make. You will feel more empowered and better about being there than telling yourself you have to suck it up because it's what's expected of you.

Learning how to start honoring yourself and doing things that are right for you is a process, take it slow, and watch how when you start honoring yourself, you feel better and will not need to escape with alcohol as much.

Also, I've re-opened my original Stop Over-drinking and Start Living 6-month coaching program!!!
Re-vamped, check it out here, www.angelamascenik.com/joinsodsl

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Have you heard the phrase 'we can't do it alone?'

Well, you are in for a special treat today because two of my amazing clients agreed to join me today on the podcast and discuss the value and importance of community.

I just held a short retreat for a lovely group of women whom I have been working together with for the past 5 months. We have connected, we shared hard stories, we celebrated each other, we coached, and we healed, it was truly a transformative experience and it all came together in person, here in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

On the podcast we discussed how it's easier to be vulnerable in a group of women who share the same struggles vs family or friends, the benefits of communities where you are all working towards similar goals, what letting go of perfection can do for you and so much more!

I'm so thankful for Deborah and Julie's willingness to come on the podcast today, I hope you find this episode moving and encouraging to join a group or community to get the help you deserve!

Here is the link to sign up for the How to Enjoy the Holidays Without Over-drinking class https://www.angelamascenik.com/holidays

Make sure you sign up for the class so you can hear the details of the new Stop Over-drinking and Start Living program that will be open for early-bird enrollment next week!!!
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Hi friends, in the wake of our latest political news I thought it might be good to remember what we can and can't control.

And you can apply what I am teaching here to any unexpected event or un-desired outcome in your life.

Tune in and listen to me explain:

1) Whatever you are feeling is OK

2) Decide how you want to show up for yourself today, regardless of how you feel

3) Remember NO ONE can dictate what you think/feel

4) Focus on the obstacle that is real and in front of you today and we will take it one day at a time

5) Nature is a good role model, go outside and let it show you

Also, let other people have their feelings.. you and your feelings are ok and so are theirs!

xo,

Angela

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Feeling unmotivated, annoyed, tired and not like 'doing it?'

Well, add this podcast episode to your queue and give it a listen.

Learning how to over-ride the feeling of 'not wanting to' is critical for ANY change you want to make.

Not feeling like it is as normal as it gets.

But if you are constantly giving into that feeling and not doing the thing... you won't be making much progress towards your goals.

And the truth is YOU CAN still do things even when you don't feel like it and it's really actually not that hard.

Tune in and listen to the 3 steps you can take to get your AS* into action even when you don't feel like it!

Here are the 3 steps:

Repeat as needed!

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Episode 302, How To Not Over-drink During Hard Times - REWIND

This episode got brought back out because I think we all need some tips right now, especially in this very contentious election season! 

No matter who you are voting for, give it a listen. 

It will help you understand that how you are feeling 1) isn't a 'problem' AND

2) That you don't NEED to over-drink in response to stress. 

There are better solutions to handle stress than drinking wine. 

Focusing on what you can do/have done, and taking good care of yourself and what you can control (which is YOU, no one else) will be helpful during this time. 

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This episode explores the idea that we need to 'let things go.'

And the truth is it's hard to let things go, especially if you have been hurt or experienced painful things, like death, divorce, family estrangement and more.

So, instead of letting go, we recommend you focus on healing and acceptance.

This doesn't mean you allow bad things in your life to keep happening, it means we need to find a middle ground when you get triggered to soften the edges and accept your feelings instead of pushing them down and trying to force yourself to let it go, when really, that doesn't work.

You can get better at how you react to certain painful memories or things from your past.

This episodes goes into some tools you can use to accept versus letting it go.

Ideally, you work on letting go of the concept, letting it go!

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We are celebrating 300 episodes of the Stop Over-drinking and Start Living Podcast!

Coach Steph Tell happily joined me today and together we reflected on 300 episodes.

Coach Steph joined my original small group coaching program right when I started this version of the podcast in January 2019.

She’s been here for the full journey of this podcast, multiple coaching programs launched, and has seen hundreds of women come through all working on their own relationship with alcohol.

We discuss the most common trends over the past 5 years that include, coaching on relationships, including those adult children, evening routines that make it feel impossible to cut back, how people handle failures, and how doing the work for 5 years just makes you better and better.

You don’t want to miss this milestone episode of celebration and advice, no matter where you are on your journey to cut back!

Don’t forget to leave me a 5-start iTunes review today!

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Things are feeling stressful right now for a lot of people.

Hurricanes, election cycles, problems at home with kids or family and this can leave us feeling overly stressed, worn out and worried.

This episode helps you with some tips on how to deal with extreme stress and difficult situations, which don't include alcohol.

Drinking in response to deeply stressful situations isn't good for you or your nervous system in the long run.

We need to be aware of our feelings during difficult times, our feelings are trying to get us to pay attention and take action.

We also need to focus on what we CAN and are WILLING to do during these situations.

Deciding on actions you can take and then focusing on that will help you feel less stressed and powerless.

Focusing on simple things like drinking enough water, moving your body and 'healthier' ways to give your mind a break like books, tv, movies, games and more.

Tune in and hear real tips that don't have the negative side effects like alcohol on how to deal with extreme stress.

Western North Carolina Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts, way to support:

Come to my 1-day Sober October Retreat in Chapel Hill, NC, 100% of all proceeds will be donated to the hurricane relief efforts, 3 spots remain, www.angelamascenik.com/events

Beloved Asheville - getting supplies and food to people who need it most: www.belovedasheville.com

Helicopter Aid to the mountain towns where roads have been wiped out and the people are unreachable https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-hope-mill-incs-hurricane-relief

Manna Food Bank https://www.mannafoodbank.org/

Diaper Bank, Asheville https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/4KPWPUR2FANA/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

American Red Cross - Helene https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFrOE9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHWdK8PZpm78EetA-9Nz1dc0kkOlU_WE3mrXPh1M2SFat39RkLDQwVA0pWw_aem_b-25EoKsqDW1ws0uqwrbog

Samaritan's Purse https://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/pray-for-those-in-helenes-path/

Mountain Mule Packer Ranch, this operation is using pack mules to get to the people who are stranded in the mountains where the roads have been washed out, here is the Venmo, it has been vetted: Venmo Michele-Toberer and the Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/mountainmulepackersranch

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