Say Goodbye And Imagine!

Ever thought, "I'm stressed—I need a drink" ? In this episode, Rose Ann Forte explores how just one thought can lead to a pattern you promised to break. Learn how to take every thought captive , as Scripture instructs (2 Corinthians 10:5), and redirect it toward God's truth. This episode combines biblical insight, neuroscience , and practical tools to help you replace toxic thoughts, rewire your b...

Ep 58 - This powerful mindset shift, "I get to" - can transform the way you approach your substance-free journey. Unlike the resistance created by the phrase 'I have to,' adopting a 'I get to' mindset promotes excitement and openness to the positive changes ahead. The host shares her personal struggle with alcohol abuse and how reframing her efforts as opportunities led to significant improvements...

Ep 57 - Rose Ann kicks off a series exploring the 12 core concepts of the Choose Freedom program, starting with "The Truth About Temptation." If you've ever struggled with breaking old habits or felt shame around temptation, this episode is for you. Rose Ann breaks down what temptation really means, why it's not a sin, and how you can use faith and practical tools to overcome it. Key Takeaways: Te...

 Ep 56 - I'm taking a short break from new episodes this month, but I did not want to leave you without something powerful to listen to. Over the past two years, I've had the honor of speaking with some truly incredible guests, and one of those conversations continues to stand out for its deep impact. Tracy is a 54-year-old nurse who has been alcohol-free for nearly two and a half years and over t...

Ep 55 - I'm taking a short break from new episodes this month, but I did not want to leave you without something powerful to listen to. Over the past two years, I've had the honor of speaking with some truly incredible guests, and one of those conversations continues to stand out for its deep impact. So today I'm bringing back one of our most listened to episodes, and that's my conversation with K...

EP 54 - "How will I respond in the event that I hit this urge or that I have a lapse?"  Dr. Jenkins returns this week and discusses lapse and relapse, and how having a clear action plan and preparing to quit means you have answers to how you will overcome obstacles on your path to transformation. Key Takeaways - Stages of Change Model as a Blueprint**: The Trans-theoretical Model (TTM) of change p...

Ep 53 - Quitting alcohol is embarking on a transformative journey. It requires more than just a desire to change and requires navigating the stages of change and creating a pathway to lasting transformation.  In this episode, you'll hear from Dr. David Jenkins, a returning guest and an experienced clinical psychologist with over 30 years in the field. Dr. Jenkins has dedicated his career to unders...

This week's guest Steve shares his story of vulnerability, strength, and change, his narrative reminds us of the power that lies in faith, community, and self-growth. Steve and Rose Ann, both having embarked on a pivotal lifestyle change together, brought to light the transformative power of quitting drinking. They shared how a common struggle turned into a beautiful source of connection and suppo...

Ep 51 - Pastor Rustin Rossello from Scottsdale Bible Church shares his personal journey of redemption and transformation through faith, offering a powerful testimony that resonates deeply with anyone who's ever felt trapped by life's strongholds. As someone who has battled with substance use, Pastor Rustin provides a raw and inspiring account of finding freedom in Christ. Key highlights from our c...

Ep 50 - This week Rose Ann welcomes back Dr. Brian  Licuanan to talk about how to stay the course after we put a substance to the side because we're not done after the first 30 days or even the first 90 days.  We want to be aware of issues that come up, whether we're a family member dealing with a loved one, or if we're the ones that are dealing with the temptation of going back to that substance....

Ep 49 - Welcome to another episode of the  Say Goodbye and Imagine Podcast ! In today's episode, we're diving into a topic we don't often explore: family dynamics and how they intersect with mental health and substance use. Our guest, Dr. Brian Licuanan , is a board-certified psychologist, family crisis strategist, and author with nearly 20 years of clinical experience. He's here to share his expe...

 What to do beyond dry January? How do you shift if you're still struggling? That's what Episode 48 of Say Goodbye and Imagine will tackle. View the whole series right here on Choose Freedom via our podcast page . Join Rose Ann and Coach Amy as they explore the journey beyond Dry January, sharing powerful strategies and personal insights for those seeking lasting freedom from alcohol. Whether you'...

Thank you for joining us for Episode 47 where we discuss what happens to a family when alcohol becomes a significant problem?  Discussing alcohol and its impact on your family internally? Check out the rest of choosefreedom.today for more helpful content, books, or programs that have helped others. This week's guest, Pastor Jack Hawkins returns to share his own personal story of his childhood and...

Ep 46 - This week we have such a great topic, the neurobiology of alcohol use disorder and how it progresses, and what is going on in your brain and when it turns into something called addiction, We then get to where you need medical attention, and we have an expert to talk to us about it all, Dr. Holly Geyer. She is an associate professor of medicine and consultant in the division of hospital int...

Ep 45 - We have a special guest with us today: Dr. Aaron Weiner. Dr. Weiner is a board-certified psychologist and addiction specialist who works nationally on addiction, behavioral health, and the impact of drug policies on public health. His expertise comes from directing hospital addiction services, along with experience in private practice, combining clinical experience with current research. B...

Ep 44 - Welcome to the Say Goodbye and Imagine Podcast. I am Rose Ann Forte, your host and the author of The Plans He Has For Me daily devotional and the creator of the Choose Freedom program that helps people change their relationships with alcohol and other toxic substances. We are doing a special episode and releasing a week early this year, because we want to make sure that people are preparin...

Ep 43 - Welcome to another episode of the Say Goodbye and Imagine podcast. I'm Rose Ann Forte, your host, and I'm the author of the daily devotional called Plans He Has for Me, and the creator of the Choose Freedom program, which is a program that helps people change their relationship with alcohol and other toxic substances. Today I'm super excited about my guest Dr. Karl Benzio, He's got a prett...

Ep 42 - This is the Say Goodbye and Imagine podcast! I'm Rose Ann Forte, the author of the daily devotional The Plans He Has for Me and the creator of the Choose Freedom course, designed to help people change their relationship with alcohol and other substances. Welcome to part two of my interview with Dr. Parsons from Amen Clinics – Today we are going through the results of my brain scan. I want...

EP 41 - This week's guest is Dr. Lisa Parsons, a psychiatrist from Amen Clinics.  We discuss the effects of alcohol and sometimes other substances on the brain and how neurological pathways get changed around, and what we can do about those things to see peak brain health. I was stunned at the amount of things that substances to to our brain and our body. And remember, the brain is the entire oper...

Ep 40 - This week's guest is therapist and coach, Troy Love - He who went through some breath work and how do we process anxiety and emotions and stress and trauma.  There are so many things that we have to navigate in life that cause an enormous amount of stress, and especially when an addictive substance is involved that we're using some behavior or substance to solve for even suffering that we...

Ep 39 - This week's guest is Mark Collins. He's a husband, father, pastor, and coach with a passion to see Christians equipped to be the hero God created them to be. He's authored his first book, Life Mastery, which we're going to talk about today, Living by Design, Not Default.  He has developed and launched his Life Mastery online course, and he's had the privilege of speaking at conferences thr...

Ep 38 -  I'm so excited to have Mary Blaser back on our podcast to talk about finding her own purpose and coaching.  Mary used the plans he has for me, Daily Devotional, to transform her life through the Holy Spirit and now helps others through her God given gifts and her personal experience.   Mary shares the most eye opening moments that she encounters with those she coaches and she shares her e...

Ep 37 - This week's guest is a friend and business associate, Cynthia Gene, a lifestyle and mindset coach who's dedicated to helping people find the person they were created to be. We met each other through positive intelligence and are both positive intelligence coaches. Her and I are working with two other people and trying to bring a Christian version of this because we feel so strongly that th...

 Ep 36 - It may just be time to introduce pornography into the Say Goodbye and Imagine podcast.  This next episode is with Eric  Zuzack , who is a coach who helps men overcome pornography addiction. It was a fascinating conversation because I had no idea of the similarities about how people become enslaved to something like that - and how alcohol had lots of similarities, and also similarities in...

Ep 35 - Today's guest is Russell Manzo and he purchased a devotional and was an active participant in our Facebook group while he took The 12 week challenge,  Russell is going to take us through his transformative journey from his early days in Boston to his new life in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Russell, who's been married for 35 years, open it opens up about his long time relationship with alc...