Episode 37: The Alcohol-Free Marriage with Amy & Matt Edwards

Matt and Amy Edwards have been dating for 25 years and married for almost 23 years. Together, they have two kids, 21 & 17 and a sweet Corgi named Oreo. Amy stopped drinking first and Matt followed a few months later. The experience and learnings from navigating this journey inspired them to start a podcast, The Alcohol Free Marriage. The AFM showcases the fun and joy a couple can have without drinking and hopefully inspires others to take out the booze but leave the fun!

Amy’s coaching business, Joy on the Other Side Coaching, is a business about helping Christian women (45-60) who feel stuck take the next steps to creating a more abundant life. A This Naked Mind Coach, Amy, helps other women realize they are not alone and that they CAN have a life of freedom and joy on the other side without their nightly habit of wine

Timestamps

Amy’s drinking story
Matt’s moderation story
Hey honey, I want to be a coach!
The NA beverage scene
Let’s talk about sex!
The medical advice Matt received about his drinking
The AFM podcast; fun and informative
Amy’s coaching business

Links/Resources Mentioned

YouTube Alcohol Free Marriage
Matt & Amy’s podcast: www.AFMpodcast.com
Amy’s website: Joy On The Other Side Coaching
Teri’s 5 Healthy Reasons to Take A Break HERE

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