Did you read in last weeks show notes that I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer? Nope, perhaps you missed that news. Sadly that’s all I’ve been able to think about since my diagnosis on 5th February. That’s why we were off air during February. To keep this podcast going I do need your help, financially! If you can, please consider becoming a patron - find out more here: https://www.patreon.com/todayiamsober every penny counts.Since my diagnosis I’ve changed. 

• Physically - bye bye left boob, hello ‘one tit’ wonder
• Emotionally - I’ve realised I’m far more resilient than I’ve ever given myself credit for
• Spiritually - I’m absolutely convinced God has got my back and I will survive

Warning! I recorded this episode late one night post diagnosis but pre-mastectomy. I haven’t listened back to it. I’ve no idea what I said. But as ever, if this episode helps one person (other than me) then I’m happy. Enjoy, and please do let me know what you think about this episode over on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/todayiamsober 

Jared Longhorne is like me, a recovering alcoholic staying sober one day at a time. Today we chat about all things rehab and recovery, but specifically how he’s hoping to help other recovering addicts through his concierge business.

Connect with Liz W:Website: http://todayiamsober.co.uk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/todayiamsoberpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayiamsober/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/today_sober Connect with Jared Longhorne:Website: http://www.telconcierge.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/telconcierge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/telmembers Twitter: https://twitter.com/telconcierge

Apologies to my regular listeners for going off air in March. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2020 (eek!) so I took the month off. Tune in next week for a cancer update! 

Today’s episode is about the power of silence and how connecting with yourself through meditation can give you a spiritual awakening or as Sally Brockway calls it a “love experience”.

We've had several women come on the show and talk about the inner critic, this really nasty bully that's inside of us that tells us horrible things and they've given us some tactics to overcome them. Sally is the founder of WOWl PR and she has a phenomenal while PR school, so for any of you that when you own businesses, please do check her out. It's phenomenal. I'm actually a member and I love it. But Sally’s not here to talk about PR today. Instead we’re having a chat about how she’s overcome that horrible, nasty self critic that was inside of her and the journey that she’s taken in 2019 to get you to the point where you are today.

Connect with Liz W:Website: http://todayiamsober.co.uk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/todayiamsoberpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayiamsober/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/today_sober

Connect with Sally Brockway:Website: https://fallingtogether.blog and https://www.wowpr.co.uk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wowpr Twitter: https://twitter.com/wowpruk

Is getting fit in 2020 one of your ambitions? Today I'm joined by Lisa Moore of Fit For Moore. Lisa is a personal trainer and health coach and what she doesn't know about getting fit simply isn't worth knowing. I’ve invited Lisa on the show because I haven't done what I said I was going to do three months ago, check out episode 1 with Dr Katherine Hickman. I said I was going to lose three stone in weight. Now I haven't lost a single kilo or pound because I haven’t created a tiny habit. So I wanted to chat with Lisa about how our heads can sometimes stop us from achieving what we want to achieve. Lisa and I delve into some of the things that can hold us back and what we can do to set ourselves up for success if we too want to get fit.

Connect with Liz W: Website: http://todayiamsober.co.uk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/todayiamsoberpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayiamsober/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/today_sober

Connect with Lisa Moore:Website: http://www.fitformoore.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FitForMoore/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fearlessandpowerfulwoman/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-moore-1044421/

Do you have a problem that you intuitively know needs fixing at an emotional level? Today’s guest Sally Garozzo believes that if you can feel it you can heal it.

Sally has led a really interesting life. The first half of Sally’s life was all about finding joy through singing and songwriting.

After her singing career Sally has been on a self-development journey and she's now a Rapid Transformational Therapist.  Listen in and discover what RTT is, how it can help you, whether it's for you or not, and what to expect.

Connect with Liz W:Website: http://todayiamsober.co.uk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/todayiamsoberpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayiamsober/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/today_sober

Connect with Sally Garozzo: Website: https://www.sallygarozzo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sallygarozzomindmentor/ Instagram: @sallygarozzomindmentorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallygarozzo/

Here's the link if you want to listen to Sally's beautiful singing: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7tzZd7cdl3dwJ0gAWcXFm1?si=e5m_m86lThuVco8imMi0og

Do you want to quit drinking? In this episode I’m joined by Jen Sugarmeyer as she shares her story from the pits of hell into recovery. Jen took back her own power back over an addiction that almost claimed her life and shares her 5 step process ‘Reset’ which is also the name of her upcoming book. We also chat about how to date yourself. I’d love to know how you’re going to treat yourself! Me? I’m buying pink roses every week in 2020 (well apart from during the tulip season!).From fear to fearless, Jen took her scars and shattered pieces and took back the life that was taken from her.  Broken and ashamed, Jen led a double-life before everyone’s eyes, and was slowly dying inside. Afraid of the repercussions of asking for help, admitting she had a problem, and taking the time to unravel years of damage, for over two decades Jen couldn’t manage to break the cycle of addiction in her life.  Her pain came not only from her own abuse, but the physical and mental abuse she endured in an abusive relationship.

In and out of jails and hospitals, Jen’s life was entirely unmanageable- she was only able keep her corporate life isolated, but she knew she was playing with fire.  Jen knew it wasn’t long until her hidden life would be exposed at the office - her inner demon was getting stronger and stronger and she was losing control of her progressive disease.   

Lying to cover her physical and emotional bruises, Jen was at her breaking point….until her life changed. It was none of Jen's lows or her bottoms that changed her life - it was the kind words uttered by someone who genuinely cared that made her realize that she was worth fighting for - and that’s what she did.

Jen embarked on the fight of her life - for her life - and she shares her strength and encouragement to help you claim the life you deserve!

If you are in need of change, if you have lost power over an area in your life, if you are living a double life and afraid your worlds are going to collide, Jen’s new book ‘Reset’ out in Spring 2020 is just for you.  Join her VIP waitlist to be the first to find out when it’s released here: https://www.jensugermeyer.com/reset-vip/

Connect with Liz W:Website: http://todayiamsober.co.uk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/todayiamsoberpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayiamsober/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/today_sober

Connect with Jen Sugarmeyer:

Website: https://www.jensugermeyer.com/ Jen’s New Book: Get on the VIP waitlist here: https://www.jensugermeyer.com/reset-vip/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jensugermeyer/

Today I'm talking about the top 10 books that have helped me during my recovery and I'm going to share with you what they are and why I love them and why I continue to read them now.

I would love, love, love to know what books you've read that have helped you on your journey in sobriety. Many of mine are actually AA books but there are also lots of non-AA books that have really helped me.  Please tell me of any book that has helped you in your recovery. Let me know what it is by DM’ing me over on Instagram @todayiamsober or email me directly liz[at]todayiamsober[dot]co[dot]uk.

Are you being bombarded with emails from retailers with huge discounts in the Boxing Day sales? Do you love clothes, but not the clothes in your wardrobe and are perhaps looking for a new item to add? Then join me for this conversation about all things clothes with Loulou Storey, a Style Coach who founded the Style Agency ’The Styling Storey’ 4 years ago. If you’ve ever struggled with the whole “smart/casual” dress code, then Loulou has a super simple explanation that may just change the way you view smart/casual for ever! Loulou and her team help women all over the world to reclaim their confidence and identity by transforming the way they dress, ensuring that her clients don't just look but feel incredible everyday. She was recently featured on ITV with Tresemme’s latest campaign, #poweryourpresence sharing her story of how clothes empowered her on her recovery from depression. Loulou and has worked with some of the biggest retailers, such as Karen Millen to launch their personal shopping offering and is currently training the next generation of stylists to style their clients beyond ‘first impressions counting’ and instead focus on ’style as an empowerment tool'. She has also worked with Triumph lingerie, Kitri, Me & em and Soho house as well as regularly appearing on the BBC where she is passionate about spreading her message of mindful, confident style.I loved this conversation, and as a result have completely re-configured what my wardrobe looks like. The white section is too big (too many of those white tops!) so I'm on the look out for something bright and cheerful to add to my wardrobe in the sales.  I'd love to know what you're going to do as a result of listening to this episode. Let me know, using the links below to connect.

Connect with Liz W:Website: http://todayiamsober.co.uk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/todayiamsoberpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayiamsober/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/today_sober

Connect with Loulou Storey:Website: www.thestylingstorey.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loulou-storey-5a77a927/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louloustorey_stylist/

Did you hurt your family in your drinking days? I know I did. Especially my glorious big brother. If you’d have asked me at the time I would have said I loved him dearly. But my intentions certainly didn’t match my actions. Since I got sober our relationship has changed. Thanks to his forgiveness & ability to trust me one more time and my ability to  behave like a grown up (most of the time) we are now closer than ever before. If you’re just starting out in recovery it is possible to repair your family relationships too. To get in touch DM me over on Instagram @todayiamsober or email me directly liz[at]todayiamsober[dot]co[dot]uk. This one is for you big brother. Love bontyluna x

Have you ever felt like you should be happy? That you’re blessed in so many ways. But. And here’s the thing.

You can’t find the joy today. In this episode I share the ways I change my state when the negative committee in my head are having a field day, or I just feel like my life is heavy. How Liz W Finds Joy When There Doesn’t Appear To Be Any! 1. Listen to upbeat music. Smile like you mean it by The Killers always raises my mood! 2. Write a gratitude list 3. Ask how someone else is 4. Call a close-mouthed friend 5. Pray 6. Celebrate loved ones 7. Keep your head and your hands in the same place 8. Do personal inventory Don’t discount the fact that if these joylessness has been going on a while, it might not be you feeling down in the dumps, but perhaps depression. Please don’t self-diagnose, please talk to your GP. Get a medical opinion. There’s absolutely no shame in needing medical help to improve your mental health. It doesn’t mean your program of recovery isn’t working. Full disclosure, if you do purchase through the Amazon book link below I will receive a small payment. This doesn’t increase the price you pay for the book. Here’s the book from Dr Tim Cantopher “Depressive Illness: The curse of the strong”. https://amzn.to/2qPcCl6

I’d love to hear what you do to change the way you feel without resorting to negative & potentially addictive behaviours. DM me over on Instagram @todayiamsober or email me directly liz[at]todayiamsober[dot]co[dot]uk.