Stop Drinking and Start Living
341 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 87 ratingsDo you ever feel like you've out growing alcohol, that you are longing for a deeper connection to life? If alcohol is keeping you playing small and feels like the one area you just can't figure out, you are in the right place. I'm a holistic alcohol coach who ended a 20-year relationship to alcohol without labels, counting days or ever making excuses. Now I help powerful women just like you eliminate their desire to drink on their own terms. In this podcast, we will explore the revolutionary approach of my proven five-shifts process that gets alcohol out of your way by breaking all of the rules, and the profound experience that it is to rediscover who you are on the other side of alcohol. I am so thrilled to be your guide. Welcome to your journey of awakening
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Urge Tracking
July 10, 2024 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode of Stop Drinking and Start Living, I'm excited to share my 100-day urge tracking protocol to help you gain awareness and control over alcohol cravings. Through tracking circumstances, emotions, thoughts and sensations around urges, you can shift your perspective on alcohol and create more freedom and relaxation in their lives. Key takeaways include: cultivating embodied awareness of one's nervous system responses moving towards new experiences r...
Master Your Health Through Metabolic Flexability with Susannah LaPoint Part 2 of 2
July 03, 2024 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Ready to reclaim your health and vitality? Susannah is back and we go even deeper into how to support your health holistically with insulin support and diet. Discover a holistic approach to wellness, alcohol freedom and transforming your lifestyle by stabilizing blood sugar levels. Key Takeaways: Blood Sugar Balance: Understand how balanced blood sugar reduces cravings and supports healthier habits. Energized Living: Focus on feeling energized and mobile to lead...
Master Your Health Through Metabolic Flexability with Susannah LaPoint Part 1 of 2
June 26, 2024 07:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Join wellness coach Susannah LaPoint as we explore a revolutionary approach to vibrant health beyond alcohol, focusing on nutrition, insulin control, breathwork, fasting, and mindful living. Key Takeaways: Achieve Vibrant Health: Discover Susannah's approach to Mastering your wellness through nutrition, breathwork, and fasting. Blood Sugar & Hormonal Balance: Understand the connections between blood sugar levels, ketogenic diets, and hormonal balance. Hormetic St...
Master Your Health Through Insulin Control, Fasting, and Keto with Susannah LaPoint Part 1 of 2
June 26, 2024 07:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Join wellness coach Susannah LaPoint as we explore a revolutionary approach to vibrant health beyond alcohol, focusing on nutrition, insulin control, breathwork, fasting, and mindful living. Key Takeaways: Achieve Vibrant Health: Discover Susannah's approach to Mastering your wellness through nutrition, breathwork, and fasting. Blood Sugar & Hormonal Balance: Understand the connections between blood sugar levels, ketogenic diets, and hormonal balance. Hormetic St...
Why It's Important To Put Yourself In A New Room
June 19, 2024 07:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Today I share the profound transformations I observed on our Women's retreat and why it is so important to put yourself in new intentional environments, to make big change. I offer insight into how you can apply these to your life now and transform your relationship to self and to alcohol. Key Takeaways: -People are ready for more meaning and connection. -Many women are missing real intimacy in their lives. -Sobriety creates an opportunity for authentic relating. ...
Are N/A Beverages Right For Your Awakened Sober Life?
June 12, 2024 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Today I share my personal journey and insights into the world of non-alcoholic beverages, and learn how to forge a path to intentional living that transcends the need for alcohol or pretending. Take aways: The potential impact of drinks that mimic the taste of alcohol Understanding the pivotal role embodiment and conscious movement play in fostering comfort and trust in our bodies and how they help navigate the challenges of sobriety. Finding new rituals and r...
How Much Bigger Can You Be ? : The Power Of Sisterhood with The Retreat Queens! Part 2 of 2
June 05, 2024 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBSend us a Text Message. Have you ever considered the profound changes that take root when you put down the Have you ever considered the profound changes that occur when you put down the wine glass and join hands with a community of women on a journey of awakened, sensual living? In today's episode, we explore part 2 of the transformative power of sisterhood and sobriety, weaving through tales of personal growth and connection from the Ignite Your Vision retreat. Celebrate the courage to li...
Playing A Bigger Game : The Power Of Sisterhood with The Retreat Queens! Part 1 of 2
May 29, 2024 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBSend us a Text Message. What would it take to believe, as long as you were being yourself, you couldn't do it wrong and that you belonged? This was the transformative power of our Woman's Retreat in Mexico. In today's episode, we weave tales of feminine healing and the power of women's retreat and sacred sisterhood. Our sanctuary of conversation opens its arms to the stories of strength and vulnerability, shared by the women, who have walked the path towards rekindling their inner light a...
Client Spotlight : An Unrecognizable Life With Janet
May 22, 2024 07:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBSend us a Text Message. If you have ever felt like you've tried everything when it comes to quitting drinking, this episode is for you. My client Janet finally flipped the script in her mind when she discovered the holistic approach of the five shifts process. She had countless attempts at other programs that just didn't get to the root of the problem. She could only get so far without befriending her emotions and learning to work with her thoughts to make the neutral. I am so honored t...
Establishing Safety In Sobriety
May 15, 2024 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Today's epidote is crucial for your success in sobriety and beyond. It is the starting point you must establish for all new endeavors: establishing a sense safety and authenticity. Safety in the Known: Despite knowing alcohol isn't serving us, we often return to it because of the safety and familiarity it provides. Establishing New Safety: To move beyond alcohol, we must unpack our self-concept around it and create a sense of safety from a place of neutrality. The...
How To Respond To Others About Your Drinking
May 08, 2024 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBSend us a Text Message. If you have ever thought, " I don't want to make anyone feel bad because I'm not drinking." You are in the right place. You don't want your drinking to impact other people in a negative way, so when you are asked about it, you freeze. You don't know how to respond and end up defending, explaining yourself or pointing the blame at you. This is not the way to establish confidence in your alcohol free journey. How you respond to others as you go along your alc...
How Sober Are You Willing To Get?
May 01, 2024 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBSend us a Text Message. How alive are you willing to feel, is really the question I am asking today? Can you show up even bigger for life than you thought possible? Sobriety does stop giving after you get it out of your way. It's a mindset of removing the veil of illusions that have kept you stick in fear. In today's episode you will take away: the questions you need to keep asking to stay motivated how authenticity is now a means of survival how to rediscover your vibrancy sobriety a...
Your Desires Are The Key To Your Sober Success
April 24, 2024 07:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBSend us a Text Message. You might know what you don't want, but knowing what your deepest desires are and tapping into them, mind, body heart and soul, will create your inevitable success in sobriety. Today we dive into the depths of our desires, showing that sobriety empowers us to manifest a life beyond imagination. Let's uncover your truest yearnings, fostering a lifestyle of authenticity and fulfillment. Key takeaways: Sobriety is a stepping stone to a life filled with vision and dr...
Comparison Narrative
April 17, 2024 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Today we are having an eye-opening conversation about alcohols so-called benefits. We're breaking down the myth that alcohol affects us all differently, revealing the universal chemical impact it has on our bodies—whether it's wreaking havoc on our nervous systems, disrupting our gut biomes, or throwing our endocrine systems out of balance. My five shifts process is set to challenge your current beliefs about drinking, peeling back the veil to expose the illusions ...
Rethinking the Romance of Alcohol and Authentic Joy
April 10, 2024 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Have you ever found yourself caught up in the enchanting haze of alcohol's promise, believing it holds the key to life's most thrilling chapters? Unpacking the cultural narrative that paints alcohol as the hero of our stories, the liberator of our inhibitions, and the spark in the romance of life. Explore how these potent tales influence our perceptions and entice us to chase an illusion of freedom that alcohol seems to offer. Through the intricacies of pleasure, a...
The Path To Self-Acceptance
April 03, 2024 07:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Self-acceptance is crucial if you've ever questioned your relationship with alcohol. This episode is a heartfelt invitation to peel back the layers of self-doubt and limiting beliefs, revealing the bright essence of who you truly are. Learn how to rekindle trust in your instincts, and together, we'll confront the stories we've constructed about our worth, our habits, and our need for external validation. In a world brimming with comparison, learn to embrace you...
Unpacking Sober Curiosity
March 27, 2024 07:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Your truest self is buried beneath layers shaped by alcohol. I'll take you through my personal transformation and reveal how my five shifts process could be the key to unlocking your most authentic life. This isn't about abstaining for the sake of it; it's about questioning deeply held beliefs and reconstructing a life where alcohol loses its grip, allowing you to thrive in your natural sobriety. We're not just changing habits; we're changing mindsets and redefining...
Sober Sex and Intimacy
March 20, 2024 07:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Navigating sober sex and rediscovering sexual pleasure without alcohol is a whole new area for most people. Pleasure is a huge part of reclaiming your wholeness beyond alcohol. Explore the challenges and triumphs of sober intimacy, with personal stories and insights. Discover how sobriety can enhance sensuality, define boundaries, and indulge in spiritually aligned pleasure. Changing your relationship to alcohol begins with more awareness. Lasting change is create...
Reclaiming Autonomy Through Sobriety
March 13, 2024 07:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Challenge the notion that rebellion and self-governance are tied to alcohol consumption. As women navigating motherhood, care taking and challenging ourselves in new ways. Explore strategies for reclaiming personal power, including setting boundaries and embracing solitude. Learn about self-soothing techniques and letting go of limiting beliefs. Changing your relationship to alcohol begins with more awareness. Lasting change is created with a new perspective. Trac...
Paths to Empowerment : Celebrating 4 Years Of The Podcast!
March 06, 2024 08:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBSend us a Text Message. In honor of four years of the podcast, I unveil a new online sanctuary for women who are sober, sober-curious, or in the midst of awakening, you're warmly welcomed to join a community where growth transcends traditional recovery paths! This episode not only commemorates our devotional leadership movement for women in sobriety but also extends an invitation to explore my private coaching program designed for sustainable life changes. There is a necessary sacred pa...
What Happens In Vegas...The Short Cut To Sobriety
February 28, 2024 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Today I share with you a personal experience of spending three days in a Las Vegas night club dancing with strangers. It was an integrative journey that anchored my knowing in the ONLY SHORT CUT to sobriety. Today I share with you my take aways. Takeaways: Sobriety is more than just abstaining from alcohol; it's a journey of self-discovery and authenticity. Why integration is so important. Embrace the edges of your comfort zones to go beyond resistance with suc...
Client Spotlight: Creating a Life That Honors Your Humanity with Jaclyn
February 21, 2024 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Meet my client Jaclyn who is an example of what it truly means to go Beyond Alcohol. You don’t want to miss this episode! You will learn exactly what you need to do to end the confusion around alcohol and the exact steps to take to go beyond the moderation story. What it means to create a life that honors your humanity Explore critical life junctures, from divorce to pandemic, to rehab and plant medicine treatment, shaping Jaclyn's journey. Dive into the com...
The Art of Continual Renewal and the Quest for Authentic Sobriety
February 14, 2024 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBWhether you began this year with a resolution or you're seeking fresh inspiration to reignite your commitment, this episode will offer you the insights and encouragement to continue moving forward. Have you ever wondered what it means to truly commit to your own transformation, especially when it comes to reshaping your relationship with alcohol? Today I share the power of intentional action and the magic of aligning with life's rhythms to foster sustainable personal growth. Let's peel aw...
Recommit with Conviction
February 14, 2024 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Whether you began this year with a resolution or you're seeking fresh inspiration to reignite your commitment, this episode will offer you the insights and encouragement to continue moving forward. Have you ever wondered what it means to truly commit to your own transformation, especially when it comes to reshaping your relationship with alcohol? Today I share the power of intentional action and the magic of aligning with life's rhythms to foster sustainable persona...
How To Stay Connected To Your Soul Mission with Guest Host Nura Rachelle Part 3 of 3: Embracing Autonomy
February 07, 2024 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBJoin us on the final installment of our soul mission series, revealing the beauty of nurturing autonomy in your life. Highlighting the push and pull between societal expectations and our inner callings. For women especially, the struggle to claim personal space amid caregiving roles is profound; we tackle the associated guilt and the essential nature of carving out room for one's true self. It's an exploration that promises to empower you with the insight to fill your cup first, so you’re...
BONUS! Why simply quitting alcohol doesn't quite cut it
January 31, 2024 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Rekindling the inner flame. We are celebrating Imbolc! You’re invited to join our free Imbolc Circle this Sunday, February 4th. Bring a friend, and your open heart. We look forward to connecting with you in circle. You can join free by signing up HERE! Why simply quitting alcohol doesn't quite cut it—instead, we discuss the transformative power of connecting with your inner self and the universe's natural rhythms. I recall my client Elizabeth's interview...
How To Stay Connected To Your Soul Mission with Guest Host Nura Rachelle Part 2 of 3
January 31, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBIn part two of our three part series on reclaiming your soul-mission, Nura Rachelle and I share about the profound connection between our inner truth and the transformative roles we play in the evolution of our collective consciousness. We share more today about how and why we loose connection with our soul mission and the necessity of intentionally curated spaces to reclaim and remember who we truly are. Key takeaways: Embracing Individuality Beyond Societal Limitations Living Your ...
How To Stay Connected To Your Soul Mission w/ Guest Host Nura Rachelle Part 1 of 3
January 24, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBJoin my co-host Nura Rachelle and I, as we explore what all heart centered woman fear mission, their soul mission. In this special three-part series, discover the joy and fulfillment of living in alignment with your true purpose. What your soul mission is and why aligning with it as a priority is crucial in your holistic wellness. Navigate the pitfalls of the hive mind, embrace personal growth, and learn to celebrate your unique identity beyond societal expectations. Nura shares her brill...
Permission To Be Successful In Sobriety
January 17, 2024 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBSend us a Text Message. We often wait for someone else to give us the green light to feel a certain way, to change, to be happy, to love something. In this process you may find your self defensive nd over expaplining, creating even more resitance to change. How can you be successful in sobriety without anyone else "getting It". Find out on today's show. Here are five key takeaways: Sustainable Sobriety as a Birthright: Sobriety is not a trait acquired in reaction to alcohol but a natura...
The #1 Secret To Sustainable Sobriety: Part 2
January 10, 2024 08:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBSend us a Text Message. On today's podcast I reveal the powerful five-shifts process that redefines sustainable sobriety. If you want consistent and predictable results this episode is a deep dive into aligning your actions with your core values, transcending typical sobriety methods to effect true transformation. We'll discuss the critical need for a concrete plan, the risks of alcohol influencing your life choices, and how to tap into the wisdom of your inner self. I'll also outline wh...
#1 Secret to Sustainable Sobriety : Part 1
January 03, 2024 08:00 - 13 minutes - 9.08 MBSend us a Text Message. Today I teach you the #1 secret to not just quitting drinking, but sustaining a life not dictated by alcohol or sobriety. If you want consistent, reliable results transforming alcohol this year, you don't want to miss this show. I reveal the strategic process that's been a game-changer in my own relationship with alcohol. We talk about the importance of a structured plan and how to foster a mindset that remains calm and belief-driven amidst the storm of change. ...
#1 Secret to Sustainable Sobriety
January 03, 2024 08:00 - 14 minutes - 9.74 MBToday I teach you the #1 secret to not just quitting drinking, but sustaining a life not dictated by alcohol or sobriety. If you want consistent, reliable results transforming alcohol this year, you don't want to miss this show. I reveal the strategic process that's been a game-changer in my own relationship with alcohol. We talk about the importance of a structured plan and how to foster a mindset that remains calm and belief-driven amidst the storm of change. You also still have a op...
Embracing The Path Of The Priestess with Achintya Devi of Goddess Rising Mystery School Part 2 of 2
December 27, 2023 08:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBSend us a Text Message. In this two part series you will meet the woman who has had the most profound impact on my personal journey of awakening beyond alcohol. This episode means everything to me. Join me for a crucial conversation with my personal spiritual Mentor, Achintya Devi, founder of the Goddess Rising Mystery School and Global Sisterhood, as we traverse what it means to embrace the sacred Priestess Path. In this 2 part series you will: understand what that missing something ha...
Embracing The Path Of The Priestess with Achintya Devi of Goddess Rising Mystery School Part 1 of 2
December 20, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBSend us a Text Message. What was the catalyst that truly began my journey beyond alcohol? In this two part series on the podcast, you will meet the woman who has had the most profound impact on my personal journey of awakening to the divine feminine within. This episode is truly a full circle moment for me and I couldn't be more honored to share it with you. Join me for a crucial conversation with my personal spiritual Mentor, Achintya Devi, founder of the Goddess Rising Mystery School ...
Deep Knowing: A journey of self trust with Elizabeth
December 13, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBSend us a Text Message. My client Elizabeth grew up in a family where alcohol felt like the sixth member. Today she shares her courageous journey beyond alcohol and the transformative power of self-love. Your brain keeps telling you the transition is going to be so hard. But "how" will I actually do it without always wanting alcohol?!? Today is your day to get the inside scoop on the HOW first hand from a Woman who just did what she thought was impossible. This podcast episode will tr...
No Woman Left Behind
December 06, 2023 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Are you ready to have your own back? Because that's what this journey requires. We look into the topic of self-care, self-validation, and self-compassion, and how pivotal these elements are in going beyond alcohol. Together, we will explore practical ways to show up for yourself in times of struggle and reduce the dependency on alcohol as a lifeline. The key to success in this endeavor is learning to appreciate all parts of yourself and nurturing a positive self-imag...
Practicing Presence with Elena Brower
November 29, 2023 19:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Today's show was a big moment for the show and me personally, as I had the high honor of having a sweet, heartfelt conversation with one of my role models and personal teacher, Elena Brower. Elena's insights on personal growth and creating a life that doesn't need alteration promise to leave you inspired and motivated. She gives us an intimate look into her journey with zen Buddhism, her transformative hospice training experience, and her practices that have help...
Journey Back To Sobriety
November 22, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBSend us a Text Message. What keeps us tolorating alcohol? We’re discussing the societal pressures and self-concept dynamics that keep us in the endless cycle of drinking. You are wanting to reclaim a missing part of you. That missing part IS your sober self. The power of your feminine energies that will guide you on this transformative journey. We'll discuss how this energy can help you tap into your natural state of sobriety and embody the version of yourself you aspire to be. Our con...
Using gratitude to bypass an urge
November 15, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBSend us a Text Message. As the holiday season approaches, let's shatter some myths about quitting drinking and explore a new perspective on gratitude as a powerful self-care tool. We'll take a moment to appreciate the privileges we often take for granted - safety and health, and how they can foster a sense of gratitude. Together, we'll unlock the power of choice in crafting a future that aligns with our aspirations. Join me for a free on-demand training session that will help shift your per...
249. Buffering With Gratitude
November 15, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBAs the holiday season approaches, let's shatter some myths about quitting drinking and explore a new perspective on gratitude as a powerful self-care tool. We'll take a moment to appreciate the privileges we often take for granted - safety and health, and how they can foster a sense of gratitude. Together, we'll unlock the power of choice in crafting a future that aligns with our aspirations. Join me for a free on-demand training session that will help shift your perspective and inspire you ...
248. Your attention, please
November 08, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBToday, we uncover the truth about why people struggle to drink less and the underlying beliefs that drive our behaviors. It's not just about sheer willpower; it's about understanding the intricate web of beliefs that lead us to reach for that drink. We explore the concept that habits don't start with the behavior itself, but with the beliefs that shape our reactions. Change starts with awareness and intentional shifts in our thought patterns. Key Takeaways: Habits are rooted in beliefs...
How and where you place your attention will define your results
November 08, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Today, we uncover the truth about why people struggle to drink less and the underlying beliefs that drive our behaviors. It's not just about sheer willpower; it's about understanding the intricate web of beliefs that lead us to reach for that drink. We explore the concept that habits don't start with the behavior itself, but with the beliefs that shape our reactions. Change starts with awareness and intentional shifts in our thought patterns. Key Takeaways: Hab...
247. Redefining Fun
November 01, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBSend us a Text Message. We dive into the topic of redefining fun beyond alcohol. Exploring the innate desires and pleasures within us, especially as women. We discussed the various aspects of life where we naturally seek enjoyment and how alcohol has become intertwined with those experiences. Here are the key takeaways: Associations with Pleasure: We examined how alcohol has become associated with activities we inherently enjoy, like socializing, music concerts, or downtime at home. These ...
246. Self Care vs. Self Love
October 25, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBSend us a Text Message. In this introspective podcast episode, I explore the deep layers of self-love, self-care, and self-awareness. Reflecting on my recent yoga experiences and encounters with insightful teachers, I explore the profound question from Poet Andrea Gibson: Is my attention on loving, or is it on who isn't loving me? I discuss the societal pressures around beauty and aging, acknowledging the fine line between self-care practices and self-love. Drawing from personal experienc...
245. Consistency
October 18, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Explore consistency through the lens of mindful living and intentional choices. In this episode, I invite you to dive into the transformative power of being consistent in our actions and decisions. As the seasons change, our senses awaken, allowing us to be fully present in the moment. I share insights on the profound impact of mindfulness, sensory experiences, and creative activities in our lives. We explore the joy of embracing consistent habits, breaking free fr...
244. The Search For Meaning
October 11, 2023 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Today's episode is a personal story on how I reclaimed my wholeness and my journey to find that elusive something that always felt out of reach. Although each of our journeys are unique, it is always a quest of forgetting and remembering that brings us back home to the truth of who we are. Share with someone this may help today. Breaking free from alcohol and finding meaning. Feminism, spirituality, and personal growth. Addiction, self-discovery, and motherhood...
243. Love and Alcohol with Dr. Chavonne Part 3 of 3
October 04, 2023 07:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBSend us a Text Message. In this final installment of our 3 part series Love and Alcohol, Dr. Chavonne and I explore the importance of setting boundaries and making conscious choices in relationships, especially when dealing with issues like alcohol consumption. We emphasizes the significance of personal responsibility and the freedom to choose what is best for oneself in a relationship. We discuss strategies for handling situations where someone may not support your choices or challenges th...
242. Love and Alcohol with Dr. Chavonne Part 2 of 3
September 27, 2023 07:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBSend us a Text Message. In part 2 of 3, I continue the conversation with Dr. Chavonne as we discuss the importance of setting boundaries and making conscious choices in relationships affected by alcohol consumption. We emphasize that boundaries are a means to protect oneself and are not about controlling or judging the other person's behavior. We explore how to navigate situations where one partner's drinking habits cause discomfort and suggest ways to address these challenges without reso...
241. Love and Alcohol with Dr. Chavonne Part 1 of 3
September 20, 2023 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBSend us a Text Message. In this first episode of a three part series, I welcome my personal marriage coach, the brilliant Dr. Chavonne to discuss navigating relationships and alcohol change. We explore the complexities of relationships and how they can impact personal growth, especially when dealing with alcohol-related changes. Dr. Chavonne shares insights on making changes within a partnership, managing a partner's reactions, setting boundaries, and emphasizes the importance of running yo...
240. The expectation to drink
September 14, 2023 07:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBSend us a Text Message. Unpacking the Weight of Expectations Have you ever felt the weight of expectations when it comes to drinking? I know I have, and it's a trigger that many of us face. Whether it's about conforming to societal norms or appeasing others, the feeling of being expected to drink can be a significant challenge. Breaking Down Expectations: A New Perspective Examine the idea of expectations. Often, they stem from what's considered "normal." We explore the thought process b...