Ep 114: One Brave Step with Allison Barber

Ep 114: One Brave Step with Allison Barber

Sometimes, everything falls apart. We can be fraying at the edges for a long time, using alcohol as the ‘duct tape’ to hold everything together and one day, it’s not enough. My guest on the podcast today, Allison Barber, shares her story, which...
Habits, Self-Knowledge and Alcohol: New Strategies

Habits, Self-Knowledge and Alcohol: New Strategies

Would you like to be ‘better than before’? I think for many of us this is the appeal  of an alcohol-free life; we want our circumstances to improve. Today, I share the work of Gretchen Rubin who wrote the book, Better Than Before. This book is about habits...
Ep 112:  No Alcohol Required with Megan Webb

Ep 112: No Alcohol Required with Megan Webb

I caught up with my friend and fellow coach Megan Webb on the podcast this week. We talked about her ‘Festival of Fifty’ as she celebrated her milestone birthday with friends and family. Megan shares how awkward she would have felt in the past having the attention...
Running Toward Recovery with Amber Graziano

Running Toward Recovery with Amber Graziano

When we stop drinking, many of us experience discomfort trying to figure out where we fit in this boozy culture. We might struggle with social situations or feel like the ‘odd man out’ in our old friends’ group. Today, I want to introduce you to a woman who decided to...
Ep 110: 3 Steps to Stop Drinking Now

Ep 110: 3 Steps to Stop Drinking Now

Sometimes the first step is the hardest… If you are anything like me, not knowing what to do next can lead to avoidance, discouragement and procrastination. If you’ve ever experienced ‘freeze mode’, it might come from indecision about your next...