Sober Yoga Girl

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the community got to connect live with Interfaith spiritual teacher Lauryn Axelrod, and author of the book Ten Words. In her book Ten Words , Interfaith/Interspiritual leader and teacher Lauryn Axelrod offers a practical path forward. Based on a contemporary, but timeless set of ten simple words distilled from the common principles of the world’s great faith and w...

Send us Fan Mail Britt’s journey is a testament to the power of resilience, faith, and joy. From surviving extreme domestic violence and addiction to becoming a national voice in women’s wellness, her story — and her new book She Rises & Thrives — offers hope, healing, and practical wisdom for women ready to transform their lives. Tune into this episode and learn more about Britt's inspir...

Send us Fan Mail Christine is a breathwork facilitator and sobriety coach passionate about empowering individuals in the alcohol-free space. Drawing from personal experience with addiction, Christine understands the challenges and transformative potential of choosing a life free from alcohol. With a heart-centered approach, she helps clients cultivate joy, build confidence, and reconnect with thei...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Brian Hyman - yoga and meditation teacher, author, and recovery activist - to explore his journey from addiction to healing through yoga and mindfulness. Brian shares how a personal crisis led him to rediscover yoga, which became a cornerstone in his recovery and spiritual growth. We discuss his book, Recovery with Yoga: Supportive Practices for Tr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we had guest speaker Tawny Lara, author of Dry Humping . In this episode, we explored how writing can be a powerful tool for processing emotions and staying sober. In this episode, Tawny shared her journey and insights during an engaging interview, offering practical tips on using writing as a means of self-discovery and emotional resilience in sobriety. Whether y...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Martin O’Toole - a friend of mine in Bali, who is a former London ad-man turned holistic mental health coach - for a deeply honest conversation about burnout, addiction, depression, and the long road to healing. Once a self-proclaimed “high-functioning shambles,” Martin left the hustle of city life behind and began a radical journey inward. From mi...

Send us Fan Mail Steve Knapp is a student of life, emotion and business. He is currently attending college to get his first ever degree, studying accounting and business. Steve is a certified addiction recovery coach, a full time life adventurer, and a learner. In this episode, Steve shares about his sober story, and then we discuss redefining fun on the sober journey and alcohol free alternatives...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of Sober Yoga Girl , I’m joined by the incredible Marci Hopkins—Emmy-nominated host of Wake Up with Marci , author of Chaos to Clarity , and a powerful voice in the recovery and mental health space. Marci opens up about her journey from childhood trauma and addiction to finding purpose through sobriety, healing, and service. We talk about th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we welcomed Julie Miller, RCP, an addiction recovery coach and podcaster from Colorado. After overcoming a decade-long battle with alcohol addiction, Julie transformed her life by facing shame, embracing authenticity, and creating a purpose-filled existence. Now, she dedicates herself to helping others find freedom from addiction through coaching, podcasting, and f...

Send us Fan Mail I was so excited to have Lara Estrada on the podcast! Lara and I met in Los Angeles in 2023 from an unexpected layover (read: I missed a flight coming back from the Mexico retreat and ended up having 24 hours to kill, and I ended up taking Lara's yoga class at her studio, LA Bliss!) In this podcast episode, Lara opened up about: the life-changing impact of yoga teacher traini...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Sober Yoga Girl Podcast, Rory Kinsella takes over the pod! He interviews Alex on yoga philosophy, and she does a basic intro into the yama & niyama - which are the starting point for a lot of beginning yoga philosophy students. In the episode we talk about our upcoming programs: Our May 25 - 31 Bali Sober Yoga/Meditation Retreat: We have a couple rooms left...

Send us Fan Mail Lots of you have been asking questions about Vedic meditation, after hearing how profoundly impactful it's been for me, so I took the time to sit down with my friend Rory Kinsella to learn more about the practice.  Vedic Meditation uses a mantra and you sit comfortably in a chair rather than in a classic meditation pose like lotus, so many people find it more accessible than...

Send us Fan Mail Lots of you have been asking questions about Vedic meditation, after hearing how profoundly impactful it's been for me, so I took the time to sit down with my friend Rory Kinsella to learn more about the practice.  Vedic Meditation uses a mantra and you sit comfortably in a chair rather than in a classic meditation pose like lotus, so many people find it more accessible than...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Jessica Jeboult, creator of A Sober Girls Guide, and hear her inspiring sober story. Jessica was a full time, travelling DJ in a past life. She's now an inspirational speaker, podcaster, and author. Tune into this episode to hear how she did it, and what wisdom and advice she has for those who are just beginning their so...

Send us Fan Mail This episode, recorded live in Sober Soul Sundays, was a deeply meaningful Sober call as we explored the profound intersection of trauma, grief, and healing with our guest, Angela Ogle. Angela and Alex met in Bali this past year. She is a yoga teacher and lost her son in 2015. She is running her first Grief and Trauma Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica in February! In this call w...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode, I reflect on my second day of stepping away from social media and the parallels between Instagram addiction and my sobriety journey from alcohol. Inspired by Cal Newport's Digital Minimalism and Joseph Goldstein's Mindfulness , I dive into the true costs of social media, how it fuels craving, and ways to let go. Social media, much like any addiction,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share the raw and honest story of why I’m stepping away from social media for 30 days. As someone who has built a business and community online, this decision wasn’t easy—but it feels necessary. I dive into my complicated relationship with Instagram, how it mirrors my struggles with addiction, and the  ways it’s impacted my mental health and relationships. You’l...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the show I express some of my takeaways from the last month I spent in Panama and Costa Rica, including: - The wild ride of Karma (sutras 4.7 - 4.8) - ​ Clarity in Contrast - The Light Was Always On - ​ The 12 Steps and Finding Spiritual Friendship - Bhakti as the Next Chapter ​ Tune in and let me know what you think! Support the show Ready to deepen your practi...

Send us Fan Mail I loved having my teacher Rolf on the show for a third time. In previous episodes, Rolf shared a bit of his sober journey. In this episode, I ask Rolf to share about shame in the sober journey. We talk about some practices for the sober journey to release shame.  Support the show Ready to deepen your practice or step into your next chapter? Explore Alexandra’s upcoming programs he...

Send us Fan Mail Renee has been a part of the Mindful Life Practice community for a few years and sober for multiple years!  ​ In this session, we will be discussing change in sobriety. There are both challenges and rewards of transformation in sobriety.  ​ In this session, we’ll talk about embracing these changes, practices for releasing the old, and welcoming new habits and mindsets. ​ You can c...

Send us Fan Mail In 2013, Kim Bellas’ 15-year-old started having seizures. Like many teenagers, he liked going to parties. He was unable to drink our to his seizures. Kim instinctively wanted him to know that drinking alcohol wasn’t necessary for him to enjoy himself. It dawned on her how hypocritical she was being, as she frequently found herself drinking wine.  To prove a point for her son, she...

Send us Fan Mail This conversation, which was recorded live in Sober Girls Club, is "Conscious Finances for Sober Women." Carol is a financial coach based in Dubai but originally from Ireland, that Alex worked with a few years ago when she lived in the UAE!  ​ This episode is an empowering conversation between Carol and Alex around some of the common worries and concerns around finances...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation with Alex & Susie Streelman, the creator of Zeroproof Experiences (also known as Sober in the City!) Alex and Susie will be speaking about the importance of building meaningful relationships on your sober journey. We'll speak about how to create and sustain a supportive sober network, and why it's important.  ​ Join one of our sober events and ga...

Send us Fan Mail I loved having my Yoga Teacher Training Graduate, Lauren Brassfield, on the show! Lauren is one year sober. Lauren and I connected while she was on a s Sober Curious Women's Retreat in Bali. Lauren fell in love with Bali, and came back to participate in the 200-Hour YTT in Bali this past July. Lauren is passionate about helping women heal from trauma and serving the neuro-rec...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I spoke to my friend Peggi Cooney, the Chief Connections Officer of Zeroproof Experiences. Peggi is all about sober connection and in this episode we talk about the importance of connecting with people on their alcohol-free journey. Peggi also shares her story of how the Zeroproof Experiences movement grew over time. ​  ​ Alex & Peggi will be at the Sober in t...