Sober Edge

If you have every felt tired of 'doing the work' (of getting sober, bettering yourself, growing as a human...) you are not alone.   In today's episode I share how to re-frame 'Recovery Fatigue' and gain back any lost momentum or motivation.  If you are wondering how to 'keep going' on this journey to being AF and living AF,  listen in for 4 tips on how to beat Recovery Fatigue! Full Show Notes Her...

This is an extra special episode of The Sober Edge Podcast - we are inviting ALL of you to meet author Laura Cathcart Robbins.   First, you will meet Laura in this special podcast episode. Robbins is the author of Stash: My Life In Hiding. This powerful book takes us on the emotional journey of Laura's addiction to sleeping medication and alcohol . I must share that I was riveted as I read her acc...

When we stop drinking and over drinking  we have so many possibilities.     Have you dreamed about what's next? Perhaps you have thought about writing a book? Starting a podcast? Or maybe you have a product in mind that you want to create and bring into the world to share with your AF community? My podcast guest today, Tawny Lara, has done all of these things.  I first met Tawny when she joined us...

Do you believe that  'with sobriety anything is possible' ? When you hear the story of Todd Crandell, you will. Todd is the founder of Racing for Recovery, a  non-profit center to help people move away from addiction and towards recovery. Todd is the Original Sober Ironman  and is also known as Sober Ultra Man on Instagram. Todd is a living, breathing example of a sober life and lifestyle. He beli...

Have you ever felt 'stuck'?  Chances are, the answer is yes. We can feel stuck in circumstances, situations that feel beyond our control. We can feel stuck when we are trying to manage other peoples feelings or reactions.  Let's face it, feeling stuck can suck! If you have ever asked yourself these questions, you are not alone.  Becky Vollmer is the author of "You Are Not Stuck" and she shares on...

If you have ever considered rehab to help change your relationship with alcohol - there is good news. With these changing times and the possibility of telehealth and online therapy, there are more options than ever. Most of us are familiar with the traditional models of treatment. Now, there is a new model that is available. My guest on the podcast this week is Robin McIntosh, co-founder of Workit...

  My guest on the podcast today, Kim Ades  has an executive coaching company called Frame of Mind Coaching. I love her philosophy around our frame of mind.  Kim shares so many packed moments of inspiration and wisdom in this episode, including: Her mission of helping people live with more ease, fulfillment and joy How trading up our thoughts creates more alignment Her definition of emotional resil...

One of the many gifts of becoming alcohol-free is the ability to explore our inner world. In the podcast episode I share with Aundrea Sides, we dive into the extraordinary and psychic realm of possibility.  This is an episode I want to invite you to listen to closely. Aundrea  shares her experience and wisdom with unleashing our inner knowledge through frequency, vibration, intuition and imaginati...

Are you ready to be the leader of your AF life? My guest today is a expert on building winning teams and creating leadership pillars that work! Toni Will  is a Senior This Naked Mind Coach, General Manager of the Kalamazoo Wings and champion for women in pro sports.  Toni is an amazing leader who has focused her career on creating and leading winning teams, both on and off the ice. Here are some h...

"I didn't believe it either" might be the sentiment that you feel about your alcohol-free journey. I often see posts from people who share their day count and express wonderment that they have reached this place of freedom. My guest on the podcast today took that sentiment and wrote a book detailing the surprising lessons of living an alcohol-free life. Todd Kinney is a dad, a lawyer and a husband...

  Becoming alcohol-free was one of the hardest things I have ever done. In the beginning, figuring out how to live alcohol-free was also extremely difficult. This is true for most of my clients and the people I meet who have undertaken this journey.  So, why do we keep going? How do we know it's going to be worth it in the end? What is at the 'heart' of sober living? I experienced something recent...

  To continue our conversation about aging and whether you should age gracefully or fight it all the way (!), I shared some additional thoughts about midlife on the podcast this week.   Here are a few highlights: Health span vs. Life span Postive Intelligence It's okay to feel some loss of identity and even grief as life unfolds. Where are the rituals of midlife? The Daring Dozen Here's an idea; w...

Do you enjoy 'before' and 'after' photos?  I am often amazed by photos I see of someone while drinking and then that same someone 60 or 90 days later. It's incredible to see the dramatic changes that can occur. I think it's also true with midlife. Have you ever known someone who becomes softer and more present as they grow older? How about someone who embraces a new passion or writes a book at the...

In the movie, The Matrix, there is a scene where the character realizes he is caught in an illusion. My guest on the podcast this week is Dustin Dunbar, who  had his own matrix moment when he had an awakening dream that showed him the damage that alcohol was creating in his own life. Dustin Dunbar  grew up poor in Midwest America with an abusive, alcohol-addicted father and grandfather, and vowed...

  Our relationship with food is a life-long relationship. My guest today, Ali Shapiro, reminds us that from conception, food is 'yoked' with attachment and belonging. Her work as a holistic nutritionist and behavior specialist gives Ali a unique understanding of diet culture, body positivity and modern medicine. In her words, each has their 'own flavor of crazy'.  Here are some of the powerful poi...

When we stop drinking, we often hope for better health. That's one of the top reasons people give me for wanting to cut back or stop drinking. Everyone hopes that they will feel better - sleep better, have lower blood pressure, lose weight. But, if our drinking has compromised our health, we may believe that stopping will simply delay the inevitable, that our only option is, as my podcast guest sh...

One of the biggest issues with New Year's resolutions is that they often revolve around huge changes like adjusting our eating habits, getting more sleep, or becoming fluent in a new language.  " Where we go wrong with New Year's resolutions is there's this idea that it's supposed to be some big, sweeping change, because that sounds kind of sexy. [But] as humans, we're not wired to make big, sweep...

As we turn the page to the New Year, I find it valuable to spend some time reflecting. I like to consider the good, the bad, the fun times and the challenges that each year brings. In the podcast this week, I share some of these reflections and I hope you will be inspired to take your own look back. Here are some of the highlights, challenges and lessons from 2023: My community grew by 700%. That...

BONUS EPISODE! This is a podcast I recorded for The Results without Restriction health podcast. My friend Laurie Mallon wanted to talk about Dry January. Here are some of the highlights   How not to fall into the Jan. 31 - Feb. 1 trap The importance of community Why setting an intention is the first step Redefining success Plus, I share my top 3 tips to embrace this Dry January. My favorite commun...

Much of this alcohol-free journey involves figuring out how to make it easier for us. After all, if becoming and staying aFree is completely miserable, will we really achieve lasting change? For many of us, the connection between food and alcohol is deeply embedded. Dr. Brooke Scheller has the answer and the book to help you do just that. "How to Eat to Change How You Drink" lays out the nuts and...

  The more I learn about the mind-body connection, the more I want to know about harnessing the power of bodywork to better serve my clients. This is where my friend and fellow coach Brandi Babb comes in. She is currently a somatic experience therapist in training. This means she is in tune with how and where the body stores trauma and stress, and how releasing these trauma and stress responses, t...

I wanted to take some time today to introduce myself, or re-introduce myself to all of you. As my business has evolved, I realize there are many of you who have jumped into the middle of my story while some of you have been here from the very beginning. It struck me, as I was thinking about this, that we all have a 'sober evolution'. Just as we evolve throughout our lives, we grow as aFree humans....

Here come the holidays, ready or not!! On the podcast today I share a few tips from my original "Navigating the Holidays Sober" guide. Tune in and then grab your copy of the guide. Some tips include: Make your own plans : consider going late and leaving early. You may choose to stay in a hotel vs. with family. You are in charge - and you deserve to protect your energy (and your sobriety). Escape H...

Sometimes, everything falls apart . We can be fraying at the edges for a long time, using alcohol as the 'duct tape' to hold everything together and one day, it's not enough. My guest on the podcast today, Allison Barber, shares her story, which includes a debilitating injury, a crumbling marriage and a rocky relationship happening all at once. To find her way out, Allison chose one brave step. Fr...

Would you like to be 'better than before'? I think for many of us this is the appeal  of an alcohol-free life; we want our circumstances to improve.  Today, I share the work of Gretchen Rubin who wrote the book, Better Than Before. This book is about habits but most importantly it's about knowing oneself better than before. Rubin makes a convincing point that in order to establish habits that last...