The Novelty of being Sober

The Novelty of being Sober

 I was listening to an interview with Laura McKowen, and she mentioned that early in her sobriety journey a woman told her “I have a happy little life”. Laura recounts that she was furious – she didn’t want to settle for a happy little life. In...
Ep 124: Out of the Alcohol Matrix with Dustin Dunbar

Ep 124: Out of the Alcohol Matrix with Dustin Dunbar

  In the movie, The Matrix, there is a scene where the character realizes he is caught in an illusion. My guest on the podcast this week is Dustin Dunbar, who had his own matrix moment when he had an awakening dream that showed him the damage that alcohol was...
Ep: 123 The Moderate Middle with Ali Shapiro

Ep: 123 The Moderate Middle with Ali Shapiro

  This week I want to share a new perspective on food. Can you imagine having a neutral relationship with food? One where food is not bad or good, and what you eat doesn’t define how you feel about yourself? My guest on the podcast this week is Ali Shapiro....
Time for New Tools!

Time for New Tools!

I was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition over the summer. With that diagnosis came a lot of new treatments, new ‘tools’ to help me manage my condition. I also worked with a clinical nutritionist who specializes in skin conditions, was referred to a...
Ep 122: This Juicy Life with Lisa Ryan

Ep 122: This Juicy Life with Lisa Ryan

 When we stop drinking, we often hope for better health. That’s one of the top reasons people give me for wanting to cut back or stop drinking. Everyone hopes that they will feel better – sleep better, have lower blood pressure, lose weight. But, if our...