Sober Chick Life

Is it dangerous to be uncomfortable?  Lily thought so until one day while struggling up a hill, her running coach said something life-changing.  "I'm just more comfortable being out of breath." And just like that, Lily's world opened up.  "I realized I believed it is always dangerous to be uncomfortable.  It is safe to be out of breath, and it is safe to be emotionally uncomfortable too."   Listen...

Are other people and events sabotaging your efforts to stop drinking?  Do you feel like they're standing in your way and tripping you just as you're about to taste the sweet nectar of success?  If that's a yes, then know you're not alone, and there is a solution.  Today we will help you unpack what is happening and show you how to master your triggers.  It's deep and it's very good - the lady coac...

n this episode, Coach Teri Patterson gets really real and guides us through understanding what the monkey nuts is going on with our craving sugar the minute we put the bottle down!  Is sugar that bad for us?  Why?  What can we do to stop eating the damned stuff?  HELP Coach Teri!! Lucky for us, she very generously said YES to being on the podcast to answer all our/your questions and blows our mind...

Moderation is something most of us consider.  Well, we certainly did. Our guest, Kate Kings bravely and generously reveals her process for making the moderation decision.  It is raw and vulnerable and beautiful.  Your heart will thank you for listening in. To learn more, check out our moderation episode:  https://soberchicklife.simplecast.com/episodes/considering-moderation.  It overflowing with t...

Our emotions are an essential part of us. When we shut them down, we are shutting down those parts. What parts of you have you shut down along the way of life and what has it cost you? Is the solution to a bad day at work or a fight with your partner to shut down that emotion with a drink? When you were a kid expressing anger, were you sent to your room and/or punished until you could turn it off...

Counting your alcohol-free days can be a great way to stay accountable and motivated to stay sober. It can also be a great way to track your progress and remind yourself how far you have come. On the flip side, counting days can become a source of obsession and pressure, leading to feelings of guilt and shame if you slip up. The critical thing to remember is that it’s your decision to count days o...

In this gem of an episode, brimming with honesty and humour, we meet and fall in love with Kate, who has been alcohol-free for 15 months! We talked to her about discovering the truths about alcohol and how she felt about them, regret, cravings, what made her want to stop, and so much more. We said this episode is brimming, but it's actually overflowing with wonderful and heart-felt sharing from wh...

Cravings are a normal part of recovery; they are harmless and don’t have to be something you fear. Cravings are just thoughts or impulses that we interpret as physical urges. It’s important to remember that cravings are just thoughts, and the power to overcome them lies in how we interpret them. If we recognize cravings as thoughts, we can learn to manage them more effectively. In this episode, we...

Sleep:   a topic we all want to know more about! In this very informative but not preachy episode, we are diving in feet first so you understand that:  You’re not alone and  If you’re unhappy with your sleep, you can fix it!!! We look into what sleep does for our quality of life and what effect alcohol actually has on its quality and quantity. Then we continue into the holy grail of information la...

Each time people like John say yes to coming on this podcast, they open the doors to hope, opportunity and empowerment to you.  Through the stories of people like John, you can gain the courage and motivation to make changes and take your first steps toward a healthier lifestyle.  As you can now see, you are not alone.  It doesn't matter where you are on your journey to alcohol freedom.  We're all...

In this inspiring episode, we share a better approach to changing unwanted behaviour.  We're turning our back on the old way of doing things, which not only doesn't work, it is miserable.  This old way requires us to immediately stop that behaviour with zero preparation, backing knowledge, community or support.  Nope!  Not sustainable and downright damaging to our beautiful minds.  So, how about w...

"Life is so much easier with healthy boundaries."  Sure, easy enough to say, but what does that mean?  Won't standing up for yourself feel like a confrontation that just isn't worth it, or worse, backfires? Set aside your doubts, listen closely, and discover: How to know if setting a boundary will make you happier. Why they work. When to use them. How to make them work for you. We love you guys! P...

Hey are you feeling stuck? Stuck in a rut of wanting to change so bad but it’s just not happening? What if there were just a few questions you could ask yourself that could help you over the hill? They’re here yes here in this wonderful episode with your two favourite coaches!! Be sure to download the PDF worksheet for this episode We love hearing from you!!!   Chicks@SoberChickLife.com We adore h...

Is your drinking worrying you, and are you finding it difficult to open up about it because it just feels so darn uncomfortable and shame-inducing? Well, our guest Goeff is here today to open up the conversation around this taboo topic when it comes to men wanting to question their drinking and do something about it. He does so with so much honesty, grace and humour one can't but feel like everyth...

Is the promise of moderating enticing?  Do you look around, see other people seemingly under control with their drinking, and wonder what their secret is?  What is up with the people who say  alcohol-free is more fun and easier than moderating? Listen to today's episode, where you'll: -learn the facts about moderation   -viewpoints to consider   -tips for how to approach the decision -a roadmap fo...

What comes to mind when we say, "self-compassion is the cure for over-drinking?" Wait.... what???  Isn't self-compassion just some kinda woo woo dog-whistle for letting ourselves off the hook and encouraging bad behaviour?  Won't our problems just get worse?  Science has something to say about this, and it may surprise you. Let's say those monster-brained scientists who study this kind of thing ar...

A client of Lily's was frustrated and surprised to find a drink in their hand.  When asked, did you have a plan, they answered, "Oh no, I was 100% wishy-washy."   Discover why 100% wish-washy keeps you stuck and the secret to moving past the stuck spots into success with ease. Lily and Zoë cut to the chase with helpful facts and practical tools to help you navigate your way to your authentic self...

What does an emotion-based goal even mean?’ We get asked this question a lot by our clients as they set off into their coaching journeys! What if that mysterious ’ emotion-based goal’ was the magic key to ANY sustainable behaviour change? How much do you want to know what it is now, hey?!!!!  Can the simple act of changing your goal grease the wheels that have kept you stuck?  Science says YES!.  ...

You can count on us to never judge and always tell the truth.  But how do we know what the truth is?  Enter the Bullshit Scanner.  This magnificent device sorts facts from wishful thinking and truth from the stories we tell ourselves that lead to hurt feelings or to repeat painful behaviours. Listen in to learn how to operate one of these bad boys to recognize and clear out the bullshit that keeps...

Do you worry about what people will think about you if you don't drink? Or what to say when asked what you want to drink at a party? Well, in this magical conversation, you will find yourself turning up the volume, nodding with relief as you realize that you're not alone in thinking,' Yes! I AM asking myself those questions!' Your favourite coaches dash and dance through clients' stories, anecdote...

In this gently guiding episode we dig into what kind of support might work for you as you continue your path to experiencing a life with less or without alcohol altogether. We look at options conducive to your way, as a unique being, of learning, discovering, connecting, growing and where you will feel safe. We walk through neuroscience and shame based programs, groups, 1:1 coaching and books alon...

It’s week THREE of growing our awareness around that pesky thing called alcohol, how it affects our lives and taking back wants ours- Freedom of choice. Oooo this is an electric listen we tell ya!!! In this empowering episode we go on a search for ANT’s yes you read that properly ANT’s!! We will welcome you to the ACT technique with which you are going to find out how to turn unhelpful negative th...

The Lethal combo that is Society and Alcohol ! We are about to take our blinkers off to unveil how exactly society as keeping us all thinking drinking is a good thing and subconsciously believing it necessary to our survival!! Have you ever stopped to think how much the alcohol industry is worth and how on earth it’s possible they got there?! Well we are going to expose all the ways our subconscio...

I remember the day I found out about what alcohol really did to me inside and out and not only did it blow my mind but also helped me kick my drinking habit! So in this episode we would like you to have your minds blown as well so we’re going to dive into the deep end equipped with fully blown up arm bands and our curiosity swimming goggles to arm you with all the scientific facts and help you mig...

How about we use this month to have a ‘check in with our relationship with alcohol’? No expectations and no asking you to suddenly ‘deny’ yourselves alcohol with no explanation as to what its doing in our lives in the first place! Non, non, non, we see it as a month to consider what connections our brains have made with drinking, why we drink and what makes it so darned difficult to stop!   We wil...