How To Stop People Pleasing In Sobriety I describe myself as an ex-red wine girl and a recovering people-pleaser. And if you’re wondering how those two things are connected we’re going to dig into that, because as you start to navigate sobriety, boundaries are going...
Are mindfulness practices part of your sober toolbox? If not, they should be. Mindfulness in sobriety can help you manage cravings, reduce stress and anxiety, regulate your emotions, increase self awareness, support your overall well-being, mental health and prevent...
If you’ve spent a bunch of years opening a bottle of wine to deal with stress and overwhelm, to celebrate or reward yourself for making it to the end of the week, it may feel awkward or hypocritical to talk with your kids about the risks of addiction to alcohol. But...
Have you ever stopped drinking and then struggled to stay sober? You're not alone. The best way to stay sober is to focus on building a life you love without alcohol. It’s about not only putting down the wine glass, but also shifting the way you’ve been living your...
Have you ever used alcohol as a coping mechanism to escape gaslighting, conflict, tension or a dysfunctional relationship? If you’ve been told that you’re imagining things, too sensitive, dramatic, overreacting, forgetful, paranoid, confused, insecure or...
Have you thought about taking a break from alcohol but then decided that you’re just not ready to stop drinking? Even if we know that it's is dragging us down, the idea of stopping drinking can be so daunting (and scary) that we can stay in the drinking cycle for...
If you love drinking like I did, I know it’s almost impossible to imagine that you could be happier sober. Before I stopped drinking I imagined that my life without alcohol would be lonely, boring and depressing. I thought that I would always want to drink, feel...
Raising a child with ADHD, Autism or neurodivergence can be mentally, emotionally and physically exhausting and alcohol can seem like an easy way to relax and turn off your brain at the end of the day Neurodiversity encompasses a variety of conditions such as autism,...
How To Embrace Sobriety As A Power Move To Transform Your Life If you’re just starting out on the alcohol-free path, it’s possible you are holding on to some negative images of what “sober life” is like. Before I stopped drinking, I thought sobriety would be boring,...
Have you ever felt like you’re drinking for “medicinal purposes” to get through your monthly menstrual cycle and perimenopause symptoms? I’m 48 and the first time I had a hot flash I texted my girlfriends to ask “Oh my god, is this what a hot flash feels like? What...
