WTF Was She Thinking?

By WTF Was She Thinking?

We are Mel from Its Not Me Its Booze and Clare author of Musings, two women that were fucked over by alcohol but discovered upon becoming friends that we have a lot more in common than the decision to... more

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How many episodes does WTF Was She Thinking? have?

The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.

WTF Was She Thinking? episodes:

May 31, 2023Ep 8 - Another F***ing Journey, the Diagnosis One
In today's ep:
What we've been up to

Ordering non alcoholic cocktails

Mel fills us in on Scandoval and we unpack cheating in relationships and Mel's take on love addiction briefly

When a person is an autistic special interest

It's official, Mel is funny!

What's involved in getting diagnosed

The process is different for everyone

Clare's experience getting diagnoses

Mel's experience getting a diagnosis

The consequences of a late diagnosis

Our brief take on mental health and neurodivergent labels

Resources discussed in this ep:
⁠Clare's favourite diagnosis meme

The Its Not Me Its Booze Brunch Event; find all the details and buy your tix here

Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@wtfwasshethinking ⁠⁠⁠
Follow Mel on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠itsnotmeitsbooze⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠@melwatkinstherapy⁠⁠⁠⁠
Mel is now offering therapy sessions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.melwatkinstherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Read more of Clare's story here: ⁠⁠⁠Musings⁠⁠⁠
Clare marries the lovers ⁠⁠@celebrant_clarewest⁠⁠ and ⁠clarewest.com.au
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59min
May 16, 2023Ep 7 - WTAF, Do I Have Social Anxiety?
In today's ep:
What we've been up to

The importance of comfort. You are worth it! Buy the sheets!

Clare apologises

Our thoughts on Disney's "Single Drunk Female" tv show

The moment we each realised we had social anxiety

Having to face social anxiety without booze to help

Mel talks about hosting her very first INMIB (Its Not Me Its Booze) sober event

Socialising sober, it does get better!

Reminders not to drink

Overachievers learning to be mere mortals
Resources discussed in this ep:
Clare's fave new bedding brand

Clare's other sober group; Self Made

Vanderpump Rules on Reddit

Watch Single Drunk Female

Mel's Sober Support Program and 1:1 Therapy offerings

"How to Quit Like a Woman" by Holly Whitaker

Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠@wtfwasshethinking ⁠⁠
Follow Mel on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@⁠itsnotmeitsbooze⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠@melwatkinstherapy⁠⁠⁠
Mel is now offering therapy sessions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.melwatkinstherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠
Read more of Clare's story here: ⁠⁠Musings⁠⁠
Clare marries the lovers ⁠@celebrant_clarewest⁠ and clarewest.com.au
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48min
May 02, 2023Ep 6 - Our Take on Habits
In today's ep:
What we’ve been up to

JLo has started her own alcohol company, WTF was she thinking?!

Our habits this morn

The habits you never expect to be habbits

Feeling like we are failing at habits

Relearning your previous booze fueled habits, without booze

Our nighttime habits

Resources discussed in this ep:
J.Lo Has an Alcohol Company Now?

Meet Merlin the Pig

Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@wtfwasshethinking ⁠
Mel is now offering therapy sessions at ⁠⁠www.melwatkinstherapy.com⁠⁠
Follow Mel on Instagram: ⁠⁠@⁠itsnotmeitsbooze⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠@melwatkinstherapy⁠⁠
Read more of Clare's story here: ⁠Musings⁠
...more
59min
April 18, 2023Ep 5 - Surviving in Silence*
***Trigger Warning - Suicidal Ideation and Experiences of Crisis candidly discussed
Please ensure you are listening from a safe space and take good care of yourself during and after this episode!
Be sure to skip this one if at any time you are feeling triggered or suspect that you may be triggered by this ep.
If you are feeling suicidal an array of helpful resources and online and phone support is available here.
If you know someone that is feeling suicidal an array of helpful resources and support is available here.

In today's ep:
It's offish, we fell in love with Taylor Tomlinson, find out why

As always, more about Vanderpump rules

Emotional breakdowns at concerts, nothing new here

When sobriety doesn't make life better

Clare's experiences with different stages and in different times of crisis

Let's "confetti for those surviving in silence"

Yes we fell off the face of the earth, and then we did it again.
But we are BACK fortnightly from here on out. Tune in again soon! Xx

Resources discussed in this ep:
Taylor Tomlinson: Look at you; A Netflix Special

Listen to Clare's sobriety playlist here

Read Rupi Kaur's gorgeous poem "Depression Doesn't Knock" here

Mels now offering therapy sessions at www.melwatkinstherapy.com

Clare is a registered celebrant who marries lovers. Learn more about her services here. Or follow her on insta here.

Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@wtfwasshethinking ⁠
Follow Mel on Instagram: @⁠itsnotmeitsbooze⁠ and @melwatkinstherapy
Read more of Clare's story here: ⁠Musings⁠
⁠WTF Have They Been Reading
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1h 8min
March 20, 2023Ep 4 - Better Late Then Never, Goodbye 2022
***Trigger Warning - Drug and alcohol use candidly discussed
Please take good care of your sobriety vision and spirit for us!

In todays ep:
We are slober and sober

Ahhh yes, December we meet again

Experiencing grief

Dreaming of a perfect Christmas

Mel's a member of the mile high trauma dumping club

Our personal experience with moderation

Getting to know the addicted mind

Drink ideas for Christmas in March (it's never too late or too early)

Our final wins of 2022. Clare married some lovers and Mel's been working on her biz vision

Yes we fell of the face of the earth, and then we did it again.
Thanks for your patience listeners!

Resources discussed in this ep:
For Mind the Sip's moderation post click here. For Mind the Sips insta account click here.

Mels fave NA Ameretti Sour recipe thanks to Lyres

Clare is a registered celebrant who marries lovers. Learn more about her services here. Or follow her on insta here.

Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@wtfwasshethinking ⁠
Follow Mel on Instagram: @⁠itsnotmeitsbooze⁠
Read more of Clare's story here: ⁠Musings⁠
⁠WTF Have They Been Reading
...more
1h 2min
November 08, 2022Ep 3 - Eating, Not Eating and Eating Too Much
Netflix's new Heartbreak High

How did sobriety influence our eating habits and relationship with food?

Dealing with diet and body shame

Bulimia and binge eating

Intuitive eating protocols and diets are definitely not for everyone

Currently, Mel's feeling good in her body and Clare not so much

Perfectionism traits affecting how we feel about what we eat

Resources discussed in this ep:
The post that sparked the convo thanks to Peta Kelly

Mel's current eating coach Charlotte

The podcast episodes that introduced Clare to The Bean Protocol;
To Be Magnetic - Healing Through Food with Nutritionist Karen Hurd

To be Magnetic - Magic Beans with Unique Hammond
Follow Karen and Unique for all things Bean Protocol

Read Your Tastebuds Are A**holes: How I Trained Mine and Healed Crohn's by Unique Hammond

***Trigger Warning - Disordered eating is discussed in today's episode
If you are struggling you can seek help and support via The Butterfly foundation.
Their "Where do I start" page is a great first step.
They can be contacted for personal support via 1800 33 4673 from Australia or via chat worldwide.
Please take good care of your soul and body for us!
Finally, if you are concerned for someone you love, please click here for more information.

Follow us on Instagram: @wtfwasshethinking
Follow Mel on Instagram: @itsnotmeitsbooze
Read more of Clare's story here: Musings
WTF Have They Been Reading
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1h 15min
October 25, 2022Ep 2 - Get to know Mel
A huge thank you for your support so far

Zendaya wins her second Emmy for Euphoria

Mels attempts moderation and her sober journey

Meet Stacy

Growing up with Mel's Grandma

What's Mel being googling?

The surprising way Vanderpump rules influenced Mel's sobriety.

Mel shares her Values

Resources discussed in this ep:
The James Swanwick Show was Mel's go to podcast for inspiration throughout covid. James Swanwick now hosts the Alcohol Free Life podcast

Mel attended a Her Speaking Event

It's Not Me Its Booze, the booze free social club and the Business Mel started when she got sober

Looking to uncover your values and do some work around your relationship with alcohol? Book a 1:1 consultation call with Mel here

Mel's watching The Dodo Rescue videos on Youtube

Vanderpump Rules available to stream on Amazon Prime

Give Them Lala by Lala Kent a recommended read from Mel

Follow us on Instagram: @wtfwasshethinking
Follow Mel on Instagram: @itsnotmeitsbooze
Read more of Clare's story here: Musings
WTF Have They Been Reading
...more
1h 16min
October 11, 2022Ep 1 - Get to know Clare
Definitions of the word Basic

The moment Clare decided to try being sober

Experiencing an autistic diagnosis

What is Clare's favourite party song?

Meet Candy Cardashian

Clare shares her Values

Resources discussed in this ep:
The book Clare found that started it all (in regards to her sober journey) was Quit Like A Woman by Holly Whittaker

Tempest Intensive and Membership was originally founded by Holly and is the program and community which Clare chose to support her in early recovery.
However, she wanted you to know the Tempest program has changed since Clare began her sober journey. She now relies on Self Made and Its Not Me Its Booze for sober community and support.

Clare's sober playlist featuring This is Me from the Greatest Showman

The party song, to end all party songs.

Follow us on Instagram: @wtfwasshethinking
Follow Mel on Instagram: @itsnotmeitsbooze
Read more of Clare's story here: Musings
WTF Have They Been Reading
...more
1h 11min
October 01, 2022 Introducing: What The Fuck Was She Thinking
We started a podcast! What the fuck were we thinking?

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14min

FAQs about WTF Was She Thinking?:

How many episodes does WTF Was She Thinking? have?

The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.