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Episode 259

Hello friend! I'm happy you're here.

Today, we are talking about how to manage relationships without drinking.

One of the biggest fears most women face when deciding to choose an alcohol-free lifestyle is how their choice will impact their relationships.

Our choice to live free from alcohol should not be anything less than celebrated, especially by the people we love, but that is not always the case.

In this episode, I talk about how to set and uphold personal boundaries around three types of people that may derail your alcohol-free journey:

The Supporters: These folks respect your choice to no longer drink, and want to know what they can do to support you.

The Enablers: The enablers can also be supporters, they may say they respect your choice, but they also want to know when you're going to drink with them again.

The Curious: The curious ones are people in your life who want to know why you aren't drinking, and question your choice as if it's unheard of not to drink alcohol.

Also in this episode, I share a short lesson from my 30-Day Challenge: The Alcohol-Free Habit Kickstart that helps you understand the importance of how our beliefs shape our behaviors.

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Episode #258

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Today is an episode about stepping into your identity as someone who lives an alcohol-free lifestyle.

When I stopped drinking, I realized quickly that so much of who I thought I was was tied to alcohol. At 14, I stepped into my "party girl" image. I believed alcohol was the answer to my social anxiety and lack of confidence in who I was.

At 45, when I quit drinking, I had the same beliefs about alcohol, and I had a belief that I couldn't "do life" without drinking. I was wrong, but it took me "practicing being alcohol-free" to learn this.

In this episode, I talk about feeling out of touch with yourself when you give up alcohol, and I share a short lesson about my mini-course, The Alcohol-Free Habit Kickstart, that helps you understand the importance of how our beliefs shape our behaviors.

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Bonus

In the last five years, I've received many questions from women who are thinking about giving up alcohol later in life. In this episode, I'll answer your most common questions and worries.

This episode aims to help you find the information you need and let you know that other women have similar concerns.

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Episode 257

When I first quit drinking, I had no plan. After committing to an alcohol-free lifestyle, I woke up the next day feeling lost and uncertain. The day seemed long and daunting, and with no one else aware of my decision yet, fear crept in.

Looking back, I realize how much I held myself accountable for that commitment. However, for the first two years of sobriety, I lacked a clear daily focus beyond my basic responsibilities of taking care of my son and going to work.

In this episode, I talk about the importance of having a plan to stay alcohol-free and how it can help during challenging moments, and how to create an "all-day plan" that consists of three check-ins: morning, midday, and evening.

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Hello, friend!

I'm so glad you're here.

In this bonus episode, we talk about the concept of your alcohol-free muscle and how it empowers you to live alcohol-free. Just like our muscles in our bodies, your alcohol-free muscle takes time to build.

Let this episode remind you that your challenges are your greatest "alcohol-free muscle builders."

I'm with you.

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Episode 256

When you stop drinking, it is normal to crave a drink and feel the urge to drink. You are never alone in fighting the good fight to stay alcohol-free during these tempting moments.

In this episode, I will guide you through 5 essential solutions that can help you effectively manage the urge to drink and empower yourself to step into the leading role you were meant to play in your life.

These solutions have worked for women just like you who have found different ways to respond to cravings and the urge to drink which is a much more positive experience.

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Bonus episode

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I'm glad you're here!

Today, we are coming together to talk about our inner dialogue that comes up after we quit drinking, what I like to call, our "drinking stories."

We all have them, and being aware of what they are will help you challenge them to find a fresh perspective that will help support your alcohol-free lifestyle.

Are you up for the challenge?

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Episode 255

Finding practicality and simplicity in early sobriety is essential to prevent overwhelm and stress, which can motivate you to drink.

I chose a practical approach to sobriety, because that is all I knew then. With so many different tips available today to help you stop drinking, it can get confusing how to start and keep it going.

In this episode, I'll guide you through five practical tips that you can get started on today.

This episode is for you if you are curious about an alcohol-free lifestyle or are already living alcohol-free and need some extra encouragement to keep it going.

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Bonus episode

If you're unsure about drinking or taking a break, you're not alone. Many women in midlife are choosing the road less traveled and exploring the benefits of abstaining from alcohol.

In this bonus episode, I'll guide you through 5 Essential Questions to Help You Take a Break from Drinking.

Questions to help you:

• Identify experiences that matter more to you than daily drinking.
• Understand why those experiences hold importance for you.
• Explore your motivations for drinking and the role alcohol plays in your life.
• Discover alternative ways to manage those motivations without alcohol.
• Create a supportive environment that aligns with your decision to take a break.

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Episode 254

Hello friend!

We all reach a point where we start considering an alcohol-free lifestyle as an alternative. It sounds appealing, but the uncertainty of what it truly takes to start and maintain an alcohol-free life can be overwhelming.

In this episode, I'll guide you in reflecting on your thoughts about the requirements and misconceptions surrounding transitioning to an alcohol-free lifestyle in midlife and beyond.

This episode is for you if you are curious about an alcohol-free lifestyle or are already living alcohol-free but find it's not what you expected.

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