Sober Bliss

Dry January doesn't have to be dry, in fact, it can be a wonderful, soul-nourishing month of peace, freedom and joy! In this episode I talk about how you can re-frame your month away from alcohol to make it the positive experience it truly is, so you don't feel like you are missing out or have to white-knuckle through it. Plus I share the ONE thing you can do right now so you start the month feeli...

You CAN stay sober this Christmas and in this episode, I share ways to help with sobriety if you're struggling at Christmas. I talk about how to tackle your planning so you are less stressed, why saying no is the best word to practice and how to bookend your days and why it's important. Discover more practical tips and the ONE thing to help you feel more relaxed and take the pressure off from gett...

Bringing magic and sparkle to your AF Christmas and feel festive without the booze.  Despite the association of drinking and celebrating at this time of year there are so many wonderful ways that you can feel magic and sparkly without alcohol. In today's podcast I share my top tips to bring on the magic at Christmas to help you experience the true wonder and magic of Christmas in an instant....

Excuse the spooky, scary, Halloween references but I am so excited about this podcast. I love Halloween, it's also my birthday and it is a great time to decide if you are under the spell of alcohol and is alcohol a trick or a treat?! In this podcast we dive into the true nature of alcohol - it is a poison after all and I invite you to think about alcohol in a different way. Is it really a treat an...

Don't do Sober October. Perhaps a controversial thing to say by a sobriety coach, but really I don't want you to do Sober October this year. In this episode I'll talk about the benefits and the pitfalls of taking a month off the booze. And, if you really want to change your relationship with alcohol [and yourself], what you should be doing instead. Links for more support The Sober Bliss Website Bo...

Demystifying day one. In this episode, I'm going to be demystifying day one of sobriety to make it feel easier for you to get there. We build up day one in our heads so much and turn it into this be-all and end-all, terrifying moment that is surrounded by so much pressure to succeed or fail that we can often talk ourselves out of it. All the horror stories come to mind, the fears and the doubts th...

The easy first step to sobriety that you might not be aware of! Quitting drinking, sobriety, or taking a break from alcohol brings so much emotion and not all of it good. What if I told you there was a super easy first or next step to help you do this amazing thing for yourself in a way that feels good. Would you want it? Of course, you would! Dive into the episode and discover what you can do rig...

Spreading my sober wings with one of our lovely Transform members in today's podcast episode. Dawn is such an inspiring and uplifting person and she shares some key parts of her sober journey and the one thing that has helped her get through challenges, tricky moments and the month that seemed to last forever! Dawn also shares her most powerful tools in her journey, how she got through the early d...

In this episode of Sober Bliss Meets, I talk to the wonderful Alex McRobert , founder of The Mindful Life Practice and The Sober Curious Yoga School. Alex is a Canadian living in Abu Dabi, party girl turned yoga teacher.  Alex talks about the moment she realized that alcohol was taking over everything and how she quit drinking with the help of community and yoga. The clarity gained from being...

I chat to the wonderful Izzy from My Bubbly Pop . You are going to love this episode and if you worried that sober might be boring, Izzy shows us that it is quite the opposite! My bubbly pop was born from Izzy's love of alcohol-free bubbles and she creates some amazing mocktails while also spreading the word in her local area of Marbella that AF bubbles are the way to go. Izzy also runs a fabulous...

Get ready for a glorious sober summer in this inspiring and uplifting podcast episode. Whether you are anxious or looking forward to an alcohol-free summer, there are so many hints, tips and ideas to inspire you to make this the best summer ever!  Practical ideas to help you with your planning and some motivational words to help you reframe, reset and forget any association you may have that...

Usually, when you realize that drinking is taking up too much space in your head, it's because the thoughts are negative and they seem to force you to come to a decision to stop drinking. But the decision feels hard, difficult and full of shame and guilt. What if you could remove these negative drinking thoughts and come to a decision to stop in a way that feels good? This podcast will help you se...

Sober Bliss meets Alex Bales, Personal Trainer and Transformational Coach. Discover how Alex turned his life around going from being addicted to drugs and alcohol to finding clarity, self-love, and self-respect to heal past trauma and learn how to love life again.   Links for more support The Sober Bliss Website Book your uplifting, transformational, confidential coaching session 

How to celebrate when you're sober. How do we celebrate without alcohol when the two are so intertwined? Whether you are celebrating a sobriety milestone or another wonderful achievement or occasion in your life, this podcast will show you that you can do it, it's amazing. Plus ideas on how to celebrate without drinking and why you should celebrate often. Links for more support The Sober Bliss Web...

When we want to change our relationship with alcohol, the first thing we think about is moderation. Seems like a good idea, right? But if you're struggling and finding that trying to stick to your own rules is causing you more stress and exhaustion, then maybe moderation is not the thing for you. There is another way, an easier way and I'm going to share why trying to moderate your drinking is act...

When you've stopped drinking but your partner hasn't how do you deal with that? In this podcast episode we look at what to say and what not to say to your loved one who is still drinking. How you can cope with your own feelings surrounding this issue and two key things to bear in mind. Support is key on this journey, especially if your partner is still drinking. You don't have to do this alone. Th...

Are you tired of moderating? Sick of the rules and restrictions you impose on yourself and inevitably break? Do you want to finally break free from the stop/start cycle of drinking and find freedom from alcohol? In this week's podcast, you will learn five ways to help you break the cycle of drinking and feel good. Plus a powerful mindset shift to help you on your way and how to stay on track. Get...

Coping with life's challenges when you don't drink. In this episode I share practical hints and tips to help you cope with whatever life throws at you without turning to alcohol. Discover some emergency tools to help you through difficult times and what you can do on an ongoing basis to build strength and resilience. Plus the one powerful mindset shift to help you through any situation. Get ongoin...

In order to have an alcohol-free life that you love, it is important to know what that looks like. This is why taking the time to create a vision for your sobriety is key. And it is a lot of fun too. This episode describes exactly how you can begin to create your very own vision for your sobriety and the practical steps to take right now to get into, to support that good vibe, and positive energy...

In this episode I talk about why self-care is at the very crux of a happy alcohol-free life, what self-care is and how to begin a daily self-care practice. Self-love and self-care is so important and if you have been using wine as self-care, it can be difficult to know what to do instead. Most crucial though is allowing yourself this time and energy for yourself, so I talk about how to begin to sh...

Richard Capriola, addiction counselor and therapist has written a valuable resource for parents to help them if they think their child has a problem with substance use. Written in clear language with practical help, The Addicted Child is a parent's guide and resource on adolescent substance abuse. Learn more about Richard and the book at www.helptheaddictedchild.com   Links for support to hel...

Cravings are the thing that can often stop us in our tracks as we walk the sober path, especially in the early days. We might even be so scared of cravings that we don't even try to stop drinking. In this episode I share some effective ways to manage alcohol cravings and explain why they are not to be feared and how you can absolutely manage them so that eventually they don't bother you anymore. P...

Overthinking and being stuck in your head, leads to fear, doubt and worry. All this time spend thinking can stop us from doing the thing we are thinking about and often we talk ourselves out of taking action before we've even given ourselves a chance. Discover tips on how to break the overthinking cycle and the ONE thing that you can do to overcome overthinking in sobriety. Find freedom from thoug...

After years of daily drinking, I finally stopped drinking for goon on March 28th 2018. Discover why this time was 'different', the one key thing that helped me to make the decision and how I got through the early days of sobriety. I talk about the tools I used to help me through, and most importantly, the mindset that helped me discover my own Sober Bliss. Get the support you need and find your ow...

In this episode I talk to Nicole Gabriel from Nicki Gabriel Coaching about how and most importantly, why, connecting with nature can help you in your journey to sobriety. Nature is a great healer and I always advise getting out in nature to help with cravings, overthinking and to help you just feel better. Nicole, who is a coach and psychologist talks us through the why's behind this fabulous conn...