Episode 67 – Food, Mood, Poop! Food For Thought, Part 2

3 Promises, 2 Changes, 5 Lessons — A Decade Alcohol-Free This month, I celebrate ten years since I put down my last drink — and picked up my freedom. At the time, I thought I was giving something up. What I didn’t realize was that I was making a series of promises to...

This week on The Sober Edge Podcast, I’m joined by the wise and wonderful Nancy McKay, whose journey through addiction and healing has shaped a unique and powerful approach to recovery. Nancy combines lived experience with professional expertise as a Life Coach, Equus...

Why cutting back keeps you stuck... When it comes to alcohol, one of the most common pieces of advice is: “Just cut back.” If you’re drinking five drinks, make it four. If you’re drinking four nights a week, make it three. On the surface, it sounds smart. Small steps,...

One of the most common things I hear from women in recovery is: “I don’t know what to do with all this space I’ve created now that I’m not drinking.” That’s where creativity often steps in. And not the kind that requires you to pick up a paintbrush and create a...

When your family needs more than encouragement One of the hardest parts of having a loved one who struggles with addiction isn’t the late nights or the worry—it’s the silence.So many families are told to “set boundaries” or “practice tough love,” but they’re rarely...

What if I told you there's a two-word phrase that could make your alcohol-free life easier, lighter, and a lot more joyful? I recently finished Mel Robbins’ latest book, The Let Them Theory, and I couldn’t stop thinking about how perfectly it fits into our...