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We hear the term motivation a lot, but what does it actually mean? And furthermore, can it help us reach our goals, particularly when it comes to making our EXIT from drinking?  Understanding motivation and how unreliable it is when used alone to achieve a goal is of paramount importance when it comes to understanding BJ Fogg’s behavior model. That’s what I talk about in today's episode, which div...

So often, we have the urge to push away our emotions, especially when dealing with substance abuse issues. In fact, that could be a lot of the reason we decide to drink, because it’s a way to “take the edge off” of our emotions. But, I’ve come to learn that trusting myself to feel and experience my emotions has made a world of difference in living my epic life. Understanding our behaviors is the f...

I talk a lot about you making your EXIT and utilizing the EXIT methodology to do so. But, do you really understand what that means or what the strategy associated with it is? That’s what I want to fill you in on in today’s episode.  When we don’t have a strategy, that’s when we end up floundering in our efforts to stop drinking. But the EXIT strategy helps you unblock your exit and make the change...

Our beliefs are incredibly powerful, yet they’re something that silently guides us throughout life without much thought. Why is that? And how does that impact the way that we make our EXIT from drinking? In the episode, I tackle those very questions with my Power of Belief Training. Our beliefs come from thoughts, and we have thousands of them every day running through our heads without us even re...

While 2021 has been done for over a month, I’ve had some time to reflect on what the year itself taught me. Having come to a conclusion on that, I wanted to now share those thoughts with you. So, this episode is all about the top three lessons I learned in 2021. Here’s what I share in the episode: Lesson #1: The Power of Celebration Lesson #2: The Power of Tiny Lesson #3: Slowing Down to Speed Up...

In this special episode of EXIT the Drinking Life, I join This Naked Mind head coach Scott Pinyard to answer some audience-sourced questions about leaving alcohol behind and living a sober life. Besides that, we talk about rediscovering yourself without alcohol and all about the services I offer through my coaching. Some of the topics we cover are: Who I Serve Through My Coaching Who Am I Without...

Ready to help shift your mindset around your belief system surrounding alcohol? A belief is a thought you just keep on thinking…it’s something you’ve thought so many times and so often you don’t even realize you’re thinking it. I want to take a closer look at the layers of beliefs surrounding alcohol and how you can change your beliefs! Ready to peel back the layers with me? In this episode we’re...

What is a belief? We have thoughts all the time… What happens when you’ve thought a thought so many times you don’t even recognize you’re thinking it? This is when it becomes a belief system. Did you know—belief systems are 100% optional. My intent is to help you discover: The biggest issues with our belief systems Learn how beliefs are formed Why we so desperately hold onto our beliefs Gain an un...

You didn’t think it could happen in your own home, did you? Or that it could be the child you know from across the street? How about the boy or girl whose face gets lost in the crowd because they don’t have a family and a solidified place to call home? Human trafficking is all around us, and it is not just an international battle that we’re facing. Right here, right in front of us, it’s prevalent...

On this episode of Exit The Drinking Life podcast, I am talking about different ways in which you can look at your life and happiness. Through key shifts in how you pursue true joy, you can begin living the life you’ve always dreamed of. I want you to have an epic life and to stop numbing your emotions with alcohol, and these shifts are step one of harnessing that ability.  Some of the topics I di...

On this episode of Exit The Drinking Life Podcast, I explain coaching and all of the benefits of working with a coach. I also dive into how you can start living your own epic life. I’m so grateful for all of the epicness that my life encompasses, and I want you to experience the same phenomenon for yourself!  Some of the topics I discuss in this episode are: All About Having a Coach  What Coaching...

On this episode of Exit The Drinking Life Podcast, I talk about how your common thought patterns are sabotaging your success with getting out of the toxic drinking cycle. It’s easy to fall into negative thought patterns, but there’s one word to avoid that can help change that. Some of the topics I discuss in this episode are: Symbolism of change Examining your thoughts The one word to avoid How I...

It’s a hard fact to face, but the reality is that getting out of the cycle starts with changing the way you think. Once you’re able to do that, you can actually start achieving what you thought was impossible. Some of the topics I discuss in this episode are: How my story revealed my “impossible” mindset You’ve already achieved the impossible in your past What the word “ freedom” means to you My 6...

In this special episode of EXIT the drinking life, I talk with Pam Price, who has found her own EXIT out of the drinking life and has transformed her life into living purposefully as an alcohol coach and yoga instructor. We discuss how your mindset is tricking you into believing it’s impossible to let go of alcohol and what you can do to change that. Some of the topics we cover are: Pam’s journey...

In this episode of EXIT the drinking life, I talk about how your conscious and subconscious beliefs are automating your behaviors around alcohol. I go over the ways you can start the conversation with your mind, yourself, and me, to finally EXIT the cycle. Some of the topics I discuss in this episode are: Letting go of alcohol during the holidays The gift of giving Conscious vs. subconscious belie...

In this episode of Exit The Drinking Life Podcast, I talk about how you can stop self-sabotaging  your EXIT journey throughout the most tempting time of the year -- the holidays.   I know how it feels to walk into family events with the fear of “ what if s.” Maybe this is your first time filling your cup with something other than alcohol, or you're already deep into your EXIT journey. No matter th...

On this episode of Exit The Drinking Life Podcast, I talk about how you can erase the all or nothing mentality and finally EXIT from the toxic cycles that are controlling your life. Some of the topics I discuss in this episode are: Why the all-or-nothing mindset isn’t realistic Shifting your perspective Changing the way you think about alcohol Owning your story I hope this episode encourages you t...

In this episode of the Exit the Drinking Life podcast, I’m joined by Pam McRae, who shares her EXIT story and her struggles with sobriety during times of high stress. We dive into the topic of staying sober over the holidays and how to deal with grief in relation to your EXIT during this time of year. While this season is typically accompanied by some challenges for those dealing with substance ad...

On this episode of Exit The Drinking Life Podcast, I’m concluding my three-part series on something I truly believe that everyone needs to practice in order to EXIT the drinking cycle: embracing discomfort. I’m explaining why this is so important in your EXIT journey and how you can start practicing small habits that enable you to embrace discomfort effectively.  Some of the topics I discuss in th...

On this episode of Exit The Drinking Life Podcast, I’m continuing my three-part series on something I truly believe that everyone needs to practice in order to EXIT the drinking cycle: believing on purpose. I’m explaining what this concept is, why it’s important, and breaking down how you can put it into practice for your own benefit. Some of the topics I discuss in this episode are: What Is “Beli...

On this episode of Exit The Drinking Life Podcast, I’m starting a three-part series on something I truly believe that everyone needs in order to EXIT the drinking cycle: self-confidence. I’m delving into what holds people back from having the self-confidence they need and how to begin to build yours so that you can put yourself on the road to your successful EXIT. Some of the topics I discuss in t...

On this episode of Exit The Drinking Life Podcast, I’m connecting with my friend Tabbin Almond. Tabbin experienced her own EXIT from the drinking life and is a breast cancer survivor. She’s sharing all the details of her story with us today. Tabbin not only shares her story but emphasizes the importance of following your gut and listening to your instincts, which is an important part of her journe...

On this episode of Exit The Drinking Life Podcast, I’m conveying just how much the words we tell ourselves impact our ability to exit the drinking life.  The word “can’t” makes it into our vocabulary far too often, prompting us to feel deprived, restricted, and all out miserable. When we’re giving up drinking, we need to hack our brains and replace the “can’ts” with all of the positive reasons we’...

Maybe you’ve already experienced this: • A deep knowing your relationship with alcohol is damaging. • Several attempts at changing how you drink, but nothing sticks. • Deep feelings of shame, guilt, and regret. • A lack of simple day-to-day joy. Maybe you’ve accepted this is just how life is. I want you to know it doesn’t have to be. To help you with a method that actually let's you interrupt your...

On this episode of Exit The Drinking Life Podcast, I’m sharing my revelations on how nothing outside of us actually creates the feelings that exist inside of us. The reality is that we create our feelings and the experiences of our lives through our own thoughts and actions. There are so many feelings that society imposes on us, dictating that we “should” feel a certain way when XYZ happens. But w...