Crafting Your Way to an Alcohol-Free Life
In this deeply nourishing episode of The Sober Edge, Teri Patterson is joined by coach, Reiki master, Pilates instructor, and creative guide Brigitta Dau for a wide-ranging conversation about healing beyond the bottle.
Together, they explore why alcohol-free living isn’t just about removing a substance—but about reconnecting with your body, calming your nervous system, rediscovering play, and learning to trust your intuition again.
Brigitta shares her own three-and-a-half-year alcohol-free journey, her work blending mind-body-soul healing, and why creative practices like knitting, crafting, gardening, and vision boards are powerful tools for nervous system regulation and emotional healing.
This episode weaves together neuroscience, trauma-informed care, Reiki, creativity, intuition, play, and the spiritual path of recovery—offering a refreshing and deeply compassionate perspective on what true healing can look like.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
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Why alcohol blocks intuition and self-trust
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How creativity and play help regulate the nervous system
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Why safety is the foundation of healing and change
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The surprising neuroscience behind crafting and problem-solving
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Why your “why” for staying alcohol-free must evolve
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How Reiki supports emotional and nervous system healing
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Why community and co-regulation are essential for recovery
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How to reconnect with your body after years of numbing
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Why life actually gets bigger without alcohol
About Brigitta Dau:
Brigitta Dau is a coach, Reiki master, Pilates instructor, speaker, and facilitator who integrates mind-body-soul healing into her work. She is the co-author of the upcoming book Landing on Your North Star, a practical and playful workbook designed to help people align their lives with what truly matters.
Connect with Brigitta:
Website: brigettadau.com
