Alcohol Tipping Point

Todd Kinney is an attorney who lives in Omaha, NE with his wife, four kids and two wiener dogs. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, golf, hanging out with his family (when they let him) and spending an unhealthy amount of time and money supporting the Iowa Hawkeyes. He quit drinking in 2019 and considers it the best thing he’s ever done for himself or his family. He is the author of I DIDN'T BE...

Wynne Melland, a Licensed Professional Counselor with 17 years of experience, leverages her expertise in leading behavior change groups and her own personal journey. As the founder of Rising Sober, she offers a transformative 12-week sobriety challenge and a mindfulness course titled Zenful Mind.   In this inspiring episode, Wynne shares her powerful story of quitting drinking, reclaiming her inne...

This episode is long overdue—it’s what I affectionately refer to as the  Menopause Episode . While it’s undoubtedly valuable for women, it’s equally essential for men. After all, men have important women in their lives, and understanding menopause can benefit everyone.   Our special guest to hold our hand and guide us as we talk about menopause is Jane Hutchens, PhD. Jane has extensive experience...

Jinhyun Shin is a mental wellness entrepreneur and coach looking to normalize mental health. He is one of the founders of the mental health platform Penciv. Jinhyun is passionate about suicide prevention, especially by addressing the root cause of loneliness. As an ethnographer, he has explored the gap between people’s life situations and their inner feelings. He has created tools and language to...

Justin Boyd Long is a self-embracing nerd who loves crunching numbers, researching interesting things, and listening to podcasts, in addition to reading loads of books. He got sober at 32 but still felt uncomfortable in his own skin so he started counseling to overcome his past trauma. Justin wrote about his therapy sessions in his book, The Righteous Rage of a Ten-Year-Old-Boy.    Justin is on th...

This conversation with Ali Shapiro was so powerful. We got into some deep stuff about memories tied to food, feeling alone, and how overdrinking and overeating are connected.   Ali is the host of the top-ranked podcast Insatiable, a holistic nutritionist, integrated health coach, and rebel with a serious cause.   Ali developed TRUCE while in graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania, where...

Listen to this episode featuring Priscilla María, a Certified Trauma-Informed Life Coach, founder of the Cycle Breakers Club, and a proud survivor of trauma who has been alcohol-free for 12 years. Priscilla opens up about her personal journey through trauma, drinking, and mental illness in this candid conversation.   Priscilla’s life purpose is to help others heal from trauma, overcome limiting be...

This January, I celebrated some big milestones for Alcohol Tipping Point. I hosted my 30th Alcoholiday, a monthly program to help you practice not drinking, and this is my 150th podcast episode. The biggest milestone, though, is celebrating four years of alcohol freedom!!!   In this episode, I share lessons I’ve learned that have really helped me stay sober, live a full life, and help you. I’m so...

If you’ve ever found yourself caught in the shame cycle of drinking, detoxing, and then drinking again despite your best intentions, I recommend listening to this episode. On the show is Carolyn Robistow, host of Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting Podcast,  therapist, habit change specialist , and former gray area drinker . Carolyn helps high-achieving, health-minded perfectionists squelch brain b...

Join me for a special bonus episode as an experiment with something new – Quit Drinking Quickies! These short and sweet bonus episodes are designed to offer you quick insights and tools on navigating life without alcohol. In this episode, I talk about the concept of Data not Drama to help you overcome the shame and stigma attached to changing your drinking.  So, whether you're on a sober journey o...

Dustin Dunbar is the author of the new book You’re Doing Great! (And Other Lies Alcohol Told Me.) He combines his own experiences overcoming alcohol addiction with his PhD in psychology to expose the lies we all too willingly accept about alcohol.   Duncan escaped from the alcohol drinking matrix at the age of forty-eight and has since been helping others make their escape as a coach at WearetheAF...

Join me for a special bonus episode as an experiment with something new – Quit Drinking Quickies! These short and sweet bonus episodes are designed to offer you quick insights and tools on navigating life without alcohol. In this episode, I dive into the acronym HALT, a powerful tool for managing cravings.  HALT stands for Hungry, Angry/Anxious, Lonely, or Tired – four key elements that can signif...

Today’s show is about coaching and how it can help you change your drinking (and your life.)   Who better to have on the show to talk about coaching than Heather Lowe? Heather is the Founder of Ditched the Drink, a Certified Professional Life and Recovery Coach and the recipient of the Top Sober Coach Award from Coach Foundation. Heather also recruits, mentors, and trains new coaches.    I’ve had...

If you need more help socializing without drinking this is the podcast for you. On the show is former Party Girl turned Health & Life Coach, Author and Speaker, Rebecca “Bex” Weller.     Bex has proudly rocked sobriety since 2014. She is the Author of the bestselling sobriety memoir, A Happier Hour , as well as the books Up All Day , Chameleon: Confessions of a Former People-Pleaser , and RSVP...

If you want the biggest health bang for your buck, ditch the drink and do Dry January. After 30 days off the sauce, you begin to see improvements in mental and physical health. People who take a break from drinking have shown improved sleep, less anxiety, clearer skin, better digestion, lower blood pressure, improved liver function and more energy.   This year it’s anticipated that over 1/3 (44%)...

Your favorite Sober Grandma, Lynn King, is back on the show reflecting on life over 2 ½ years after quitting drinking. Lynn takes us through her journey, from the initial pink cloud of year one to the self-love discovery of year two, and the profound self-realizations of year three.   We chat about:   Lynn’s life before and after quitting drinking   Both of our personal experiences with depression...

On the show is Nico Morales, a coach, speaker, and author of Five Things to Know Before you Get Sober . Nico shares his journey of breaking free from opiates and alcohol addiction without traditional rehab or AA.   We talk about:   Nico’s experience with drinking and addiction   Four things to know before you get sober   The unconventional way Nico quit drinking How titration can help you stop ove...

Elizabeth “Bizzy” Chance is on the show today. Elizabeth is the host of The Busy Living Sober podcast, a certified recovery and health and wellness coach, and sober for over 17 years.  It was great getting to know a fellow alcohol free badass who I now call my friend.  We chat about:  How Elizabeth quit drinking 17 years ago   What she thinks about the sober curious movement   Top tips to change y...

The holidays are a time of joy, celebration, and connection. But they can also be a time of stress, temptation, and pressure for those who want to reduce or quit drinking. How can you enjoy the festive season without alcohol, or with less of it? In this episode, I share 20 tips to help you sleigh the holidays. Whether you are planning ahead, setting boundaries, finding alternatives, or embracing t...

This episode is all about using the power of gratitude to help you on your alcohol-free path. In fact, gratitude might just be the secret ingredient to help you change your drinking. When life is tough, lonely and you feel stuck, gratitude can be a tool to pull you up and out.   In this episode I cover:  Why gratitude is important and how it can improve your mood, health, and relationships   How g...

Today’s podcast guest is Abbie Romanul, the founder of Raising the Bar, a company that makes non-alcoholic cocktails. Abbie started this business in 2020 as part of her own alcohol-free journey, and now she is helping others enjoy delicious drinks without alcohol. Raising the Bar is more than just a business—it’s a leader in a social movement that offers people a way to celebrate and have fun with...

Jen Lee Hirst went from being an anxious perfectionist and workaholic using alcohol daily to manage stress and social anxiety, to a sobriety coach, speaker, and creator of Lighthouse Sobriety. She has one of the best sober Instagram accounts @jenleehirst where she shares tips and inspiration for changing your drinking.    Jen is on the show today to share her story and talk to us about the importa...

Clifford Stephan is the founder of Booze Vacation, a health and wellness company for high-performing men who want to take their lives and careers to the next level–all by using the massive benefits that come from a break from booze as leverage to do so.   We talk about:  Benefits of taking a break from booze   Differences in men seeking help   How your age compounds the negative effects of alcohol...

Welcome to this episode of the podcast, where I will share with you some insights on emotions and how to deal with them without drinking.   Many of us drink because we want to escape from uncomfortable emotions, such as anger or anxiety. We think that alcohol can make us feel better, but it actually numbs us and prevents us from processing our feelings in a healthy way.   In this episode, I teach...

I am honored to have on the show today, Jessica Dueñas. Jessica is the founder of Bottomless to Sober and was named the 2019 Kentucky State Teacher of the Year. In this candid conversation, she shares her journey as a teacher who grappled with a hidden drinking problem and personal struggles, emerging on the other side.   Jessica’s mission is to help others transform their relationship with alcoho...