Sober Edge

Practical spirituality. Innate health. The journey from numbing and escaping life to becoming present offers insight into how we live our lives. My guest today, Sam Goldfinch has been on this journey for many years. In this episode he shares wisdom gathered from his own spiritual journey and the teaching of several of his spiritual mentors.  We talk about the difference between pleasure and joy; t...

Many people go through a stage in their alcohol-free journey where the idea of drinking surfaces. This can show up as romanticizing alcohol, or flirting with the idea of moderation. In today's episode, I address the possibility of PAWS (Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome) and FAB (Fading Affect Bias). One or both of these symptoms can show up after a few months without drinking and they can catch us b...

Complaining, Venting, Whining...whatever we call it we all do it! Complaining is never helpful and often annoying. It can be an energy drain mentally, physically and spiritually. So how do we stop complaining? In today's episode I am going to share 3 steps to breaking the cycle of complaining: Awareness Antitode Practice I also share about my brand new free guide: How to Navigate the Holidays Sobe...

This episode highlights one woman's journey through AA and beyond. During the course of this conversation, my guest, Racquel Reid will share her story of recovery and the benefits and, for her, pitfalls of a traditional 12-step program. Racquel shares openly about the four years where she lived most of her life in the recovery rooms as an AA Poster Girl. Racquel quietly discovered that the longer...

What can a 24 year old teach us about not drinking - plenty! Emily Powell shares her sober curious journey with the fresh perspective of a recent college graduate and a clinical mental health therapist. We talk about what it's like to stop drinking when you're young and how to navigate the unexpected challenges that come up, not matter your age. She lists energy, confidence and time as the top ben...

Is it possible to Boss Your Brain Around? Absolutely! I do it all the time. And, I want to share with you why it is so important and how you can do it too! In today's podcast I will share some stories from my own life and some examples from my clients (anonymous of course), that demonstrate just how powerful this tool can be. Here are 4 things I want to share when it comes to the how: Awareness -...

If you have ever tried to make a change, whether it is a habit or a routine or a change around alcohol, one key component is laying the foundation. Having that solid foundation is the difference between trying to balance on a stool with two legs vs a stool with three legs; in other words, there is a huge difference. My guest today, Molly Desch, has created an offering in the AF space that focuses...

Dannielle is a former client and a current friend! She is the first person that I coached who was on the 'other side of drinking' and she is part of the inspiration for my new SELF program. Dannielle shares her journey to uncovering the false stories and exchanging the weight of her covering for a cloak of power! We talked about the work she did and the ways in which she grew during our time toget...

This episode is inspired by all of you! And, it's an episode that is very near and dear to my heart because I love to talk about the 'after alcohol' part of this journey. My own path was forged by exploring what is possible on the other side, this podcast was created to focus on inspiration for alcohol-free living, and now I have a program designed exclusively for women to discover more after leav...

Shelby John is a therapist, life coach and mom of 3 who specializes in helping women gain confidence after sobriety. This is an important conversation about an important topic. The many women I coach both in a group and individually are often looking for a way to grow more comfortable in their new 'sober skin'. Shelby has a podcast and a Facebook group that addresses the needs of women 1-5 years i...

Today I am delighted to introduce you to a new friend, Matt Gardiner. The work of becoming alcohol-free and staying alcohol-free looks different for everyone. For many, spiritual work plays a big part.  Matt has a background and training  in the healing modalities of story work, sound therapy and breathwork. These are three components of his roadmap based on his own healing journey.  In this episo...

Earlier this year I was fortunate to work with a talented group of future This Naked Mind Coaches. These individuals came to TNM from a variety of backgrounds but they had one thing in common: their desire to help people find freedom from alcohol. For 6 months they learned valuable coaching skills including the methodology of This Naked Mind to create results for their future clients. During these...

With every alcohol-free journey there is a story. Despair, loss and pain; some stories darker than others. Then there is the rising, the knowing and the triumphant coming back to oneself. Authors have told their stories in the popular genre of 'Quit Lit' books and recovery memoirs. But there is another way to share this story - through poetry. Today's guest, Skye Nicholson has written a beautiful...

Imagine if you could elevate your mood, kick cravings to the curb and break the cycle of overdrinking forever! My guest today specializes in using Amino Acid Therapy to help those with alcohol use disorder get off the roller coaster of stopping and starting when it comes to drinking. Chris Engen is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition (BCHN ™) and holds a Nutrition Consultant Certificate (NC) fro...

Christy Wynne first appeared on the podcast in October 2021, episode #2. When she and her husband Billy pressed pause on AWAKE, Denver,  I knew it was time for an update. Listen in as Christy shares her hopes and plans for AWAKE 2.0 and the gift it has been to create this safe and beautiful alcohol-free space. We also talk about her recent travels to Spain, her upcoming 50th birthday and the chall...

Karla Adkins is a Senior This Naked Mind Coach, wife, mother, dog-mom and she is also the face of the dark and dangerous side of drinking. In 2014, Karla found herself in the hospital fighting for her life as her liver was failing. Her drinking to quell her panic attacks had resulted in the terrifying diagnosis of cirrhosis. Karla discovered first hand the shame and stigma associated with this dis...

My guest today is Christy Osborne, the creator of the wildly popular lovelifesobewithChristy Instagram account. Christy is an expat living in London where she has created resources for other moms around drinking and learning to live in a foreign country. Christy shares her own story of changing her relationship with alcohol and the joy she has found in being fully present with her family and child...

Kimberly Pittman-Schultz describes herself as a poet and a human. Kimberly is also a Grief Mentor. We had an incredibly powerful conversation where Kimberly shares the deep work that she does in helping people reimagine and recreate their lives so they can hold on to their loved ones in a new way, move into the future with a sense of purpose, and experience joy again.  Kimberly Pittman-Shultz is t...

Jennifer Salzman considered herself a 'normal' drinker until her divorce in 2012. Gradually she started drinking more and more, believing the lies of the alcohol industry that alcohol was the answer to all the pain and loneliness. After 8 long years of struggling to drink less, Jennifer decided to make a change. She spent 8 months without drinking alternating between misery and willpower. After di...

Catching Your Breath with Cancer Survivor Victoria English Martin Victoria is a This Naked Mind Senior Coach and a personal friend. She is also a breast cancer survivor. This episode is about her journey through cancer and the strength and beauty that she found on the other side. Her story is emotional, painful and so inspirational. From her early days of drinking to quell panic attacks, to findin...

Moderation is a subject that comes up all the time in my alcohol-free coaching. This topic is surrounded by a lot of emotion and when someone is considering changing their relationship with alcohol, it often seems that moderation is the perfect answer, the 'golden ticket'. "If I could just have one", "If I could just drink like normal people, take it or leave it", are sentiments that I hear a lot...

Bigger Than Alcohol with Joshua James Josh is a career bartender who decided to take a year off of drinking to see what would happen. Along the way he began exploring AF beverage options and decided to record 50 YouTube reviews of NA products. Now 3 years into this project and his own alcohol-free life,, Josh has opened Ocean Beach Cafe, the largest NA bottle shop on the West Coast and one of the...

Playing to your strenghts I'm a sucker for a quiz or assessment; Enneagram, Meyers-Brigg, DISC, all of them. I particularly love the framework of The Four Tendencies, created by author Gretchen Rubin. If you have ever wondered about the why some people find it so easy to create a new habit and others find it nearly impossible - this is the quiz for you. Find out if you are an Obliger, Upholder, Qu...

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you changed everything? Meet Amy Hill my guest this week. Amy shares how trusting her intuition led her to explore living alcohol-free which led to a radical departure from the life she had been leading.  Amy shares her passion for adventure and personal growth which led her to leaving her job, moving out of the country and taking her AF journey to the n...

Have you experienced an alcohol-free vacation? After my recent trip I wanted to reflect on the power of gratitude, cerveza sin alcohol, and sticking to your morning routine! I also touch on what comes up with a 'digital detox' and the joys of traveling with toddlers. Bon Voyage!   Full Show Notes Here