Episode 284 

Hello, friend! 

A short and sweet episode for you today where I reflect on what I needed to hear before I stopped drinking. 

One of the things I needed to hear before I quit drinking, wasn't easy to hear, but it was the catalyst for me to get to sobriety two years later. 

This episode goes out to those brave souls who are standing at the crossroads of sobriety. It is a nudge, not a push, to listen to more of what you're saying to yourself because chances are that is what you need, and deserve to hear today. 

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This is an episode about the change of addiction and 12-step programs throughout the years and where we are today, with a woman who proudly shares how AA helped change her life: Angela Pugh.

Angela Pugh is a Master Life Coach, speaker, and the host of the highly popular podcast, Addiction Unlimited.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How alcohol affected her life, and what her drinking looked like before she quit drinking.

• Angela’s decision to seek support through AA after she caused a serious car accident.

• How AA meetings work today and how to make the program work for you.

• Angela discusses the terminology of drinking labels today and why labeling yourself is the least important part of quitting drinking.

• The meaning of “high-functioning” and Angela’s internal struggle as a high-functioning alcoholic.

• How the coping skills she built in recovery helped her through perimenopause.

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Episode 282 

Hey there! 

I'm happy you're here. 

Today, we are exploring the concept of giving yourself permission to do and not do what you want.

If it sounds silly, let it be! 

This episode is inspired by a group coaching meeting that I recently hosted inside my community, Team Alcohol-Free. 

In this episode, I talk about the insights women face when giving themselves a "permission slip," why giving yourself permission matters, and 25 ideas to help get you started. 

You can find the show notes for this episode here. 

Download the 25 Permission Slip Ideas PDF here. 

Here is a challenge for you today. 

After you tune in, send me an email to share one thing you are giving yourself permission to do or not do today. 

 

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Episode 281 

Hey there! 

Today, I'm sharing a reintroduction to the podcast as it turned 6 this week! 

I also give you an update on life as a 56 year old sober woman. I share my thoughts, discoveries as I've gotten older, and why and how I maintain long-term sobriety. 

I talk about what I consider midlife, and how I manage past regrets, and what I'm doing today to keep my sobriety going. 

I also share an update about the future of To 50 and Beyond. 

I appreciate you for listening to and supporting the podcast. Always! 

Thank you! 

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Episode 280 

Coach Helen Bennett is here with us to share her story of disordered eating, including binging and purging, and how she started to find freedom and heal her relationship with food. 

I invited Helen to the podcast because I appreciate her compassionate approach to using practical tools to get started in recovery and empowerment toward food freedom. 

Helen Bennett is a certified Health Coach and Addiction Recovery Coach and the founder of BulimiaFreedom.com.

Disclaimer: This episode offers insights into binge eating and bulimia, along with practical tips to initiate the journey towards recovery. It is important to note that this podcast does not substitute professional medical advice. Rather, it serves as a source of inspiration, drawing from Coach Helen Bennett's extensive personal and professional expertise in overcoming disordered eating patterns.

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Free Food Freedom Masterclass

Helen’s website

 

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Episode 279 

Have you ever found yourself questioning your relationship with alcohol?

It's not like your drinking is “that bad,” but it's far from being something you can manage and still feel your best as you get older.

You've noticed some downsides to your drinking, but quitting altogether feels like a big leap.

The fear of judgment around being a non-drinker adds another layer to the mix. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. You might be a Gray Area drinker, joining a rising community of individuals navigating this middle ground. Let's explore together.

In today's episode, I have invited Kari Schwear, a Gray Area Coach and Founder of Gray Tonic, here to explore the topic of gray area drinking and the signs.

Kari shares her perspective, kindness, and wisdom to create a supportive space for anyone exploring their relationship with alcohol.

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Episode #278 

This episode is for the gal who feels the inner struggle to quit or continue drinking because of other people. The inner struggle comes from hearing either you should stop drinking or you don’t have to quit drinking, but knowing that is not what YOU want.

In my 5+ years of coaching midlife women, I have heard my clients say, “I know I should stop drinking. My kids are worried about me,” or “I want to stop drinking, but my husband doesn’t think I should.”

It’s such a conundrum when you are faced with people who know you and love you but aren’t honoring what you want.

The purpose of this episode is to let you know that you are not the only one who experiences feeling the pressure to quit drinking for other people or continuing to drink because people around her drink. 

Reach out via email if you need an alcohol-free friend. 

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Episode 277 

Hey there, friend! 

You are not alone if you are worried about your drinking. I spent two years trying to make alcohol work because I was worried about my drinking, but most of all, I was worried about what life would be like without alcohol.

I know that worry around drinking in midlife is a much-needed topic, and that is why I invited our Gigi Langer to the podcast.

Gigi used to be a prisoner of her worries and used alcohol, romance, and professional accomplishments to soothe her frayed nerves. 

Gigi holds a Ph.D. in Psychological Studies in Education and an MA in Psychology, both from Stanford University, and she is an author talking about the book 50 Ways to Worry Less Now: Reject Negative Thinking to Find Peace, Clarity, and Connection.

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Episode 276

I can’t think of any other area in my life where I felt the fear of committing to something more than I did when I quit drinking. 

In the episode, I talk about: 

• How thinking in terms of “forever” held me back from quitting and how I switched it around 
• What my commitment to alcohol looked like 
• My top five reasons why committing to sobriety felt impossible 

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Episode 275 

Whether you are sober curious or already sober like myself, today’s guest, Dr. Brooke Scheller is going to help you feel better through her functional medicine approach. 

I reached out to Dr. Brooke after seeing her talk about her new book, How to Eat to Change How You Drink: Heal Your Gut, Mend Your Mind, and Improve Nutrition to Change Your Relationship with Alcohol because I was fascinated by the topic. 

Dr. Brooke Scheller is a doctor of clinical nutrition, the founder of Functional Sobriety and she is a fellow sober woman who, you will hear, knows, and loves the work that she does, which you will hear about.

Some of the topics you will hear: 

• Dr. Brooke explains the three different drinking archetypes and gives us the characteristics of each

• How short-term and long-term alcohol use creates nutrient deficiencies which can lead to fatigue, anxiety, hormone imbalances, and low moods

• Supplement suggestions for nutrient deficiencies

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