Sober Yoga Girl

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...

Send us Fan Mail I loved having Dupe Witherick on my podcast! On this episode of the show, Dupe shares about her journey going alcohol-free, and how she supports women in finding their passions alcohol-free. She also supports women to thrive in sobriety, build resilience in sobriety, and build a life without alcohol.  ​ You can learn more about Dupe's offerings at this link! https://www.thriv...

Send us Fan Mail I absolutely LOVED having Payal on the show! For those who don't follow Payal Desai on Tiktok, follow her now! https://www.tiktok.com/@payalforstyle?lang=en.  ​ Payal is a mom, Tiktoker, instagrammer and is also four years sober. In this inspiring episode we discuss her journey to go alcohol-free, along with her journey to quit her teaching job, and TikTok fame! Support the s...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode, Rosie Turner speaks about her personal journey with ADHD, alcohol, and recovery, and what has inspired her to lead ADHD-specific trainings. ​ If you are a yoga teacher with ADHD or have ever wondered if you could have ADHD, this is an excellent episode to listen to to learn more about how it presents in women versus men, how it manifests, and how yoga ca...

Send us Fan Mail Juliet is one of the most recent graduates of the Mindful Life Practice's 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Bali! She is an educator based in Texas. In this episode, I get to sit down with Juliet and hear about her sober journey, and what led her to Bali to become a yoga teacher with our program.  ​ You can sign up for our next 200-Hour YTT in Bali here! https://www.themindfu...

Send us Fan Mail Crystal Nicholson and I have been connected in the sober world for a long time! Crystal is the founder of Sober Flow Retreats and is on a mission to build a supportive and inclusive community for sober and sober-curious people. Having battled with alcohol and drug abuse for many years, she understands the importance of finding peace with our internal world and champions mindful pr...

Send us Fan Mail It was SO COOL to have Susanna Barkataki on the podcast! I have followed Susanna for years and really admire her work. Susanna focuses on decolonizing yoga, and inclusivity in yoga. She authored the book "Embrace Yoga's Roots" which I recommend to all of my 200-Hour YTT students. In this episode, we discuss cultural appropriation versus cultural appreciation and the...

Send us Fan Mail I met Simmone when she came on a Bali sober women's retreat this past April! Simmone just hit one year sober and I knew I had to have her on the show to celebrate her accomplishments! In this episode, we speak about what prompted her sober journey, what led her to Bali, what her sober dating life has been like, and her dreams for her second year in sobriety.  Support the show...

Send us Fan Mail I loved recording this episode with Jaimy Frances! Jaimy was a student on a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training I taught last year in Bali. She is going to be returning to Bali for her 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training with me this October - November! In this episode Jaimy speaks about her journey to become a Manifestation Coach & Yoga Teacher, and how she has transitioned to...

Send us Fan Mail I loved recording this episode with Kyle Jason Leitzke! Kyle is a men's group facilitator and ayurvedic coach, and we got connected through a mutual friend when he was planning a retreat to Bali. In this episode, we discuss his childhood trauma of the death of his brother, which led to binge eating patterns as a consequence. We discuss how Ayurveda as a practice came into his...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sat down with my friend Sarah Williamson live in London, England! Sarah asks me about my new book, Sober Yoga Girl. I share with her about the writing process, the editing process, and some of my fears and hopes around the book release (which is this week - September 5!) ​ You can get on the waitlist for the book here: www.soberyogagirl.com.  Support the show Re...

Send us Fan Mail Arlina Allen is an absolute inspiration in the sober world. She is a Certified Life & Sober Coach and Hypnotist, and host of the award winning recovery podcast "The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast" since 2016. Arlina is the founder of Sober Life School where she works with women to achieve sobriety, and create a life they love. In this episode we talk mostly about...

Send us Fan Mail I loved recording this episode with Melissa McGovern, the Sober New Yorker. Melissa just hit one year sober this August, and we met on the Sobah Sistahs retreat this past April in Bali. In this emotional and inspiring episode Melissa shares about her journey towards sobriety and the people that inspired her along the way. Support the show Ready to deepen your practice or step into...

Send us Fan Mail I am thrilled to be sitting down with Jade Lee in this episode and learning more about her sober story. Jade participated in the Sober Girls Yoga 30 & 60 Day Challenge early in her sober journey and has been a member of our community for a long time!  ​ In this episode, she shares about her sober story, and her recent vipassana meditation experience. Jade completed the Everest...

Send us Fan Mail After a short few weeks away...we're back with regular episodes again! I loved recording this episode with Kristi Tanner, aka Mocktail Mommy, live as part of Sober Girls Club. Kristi is a powerhouse of a woman and such an inspiration. Living in Wisconsin, Kristi found herself a single mom of four children under the age of five during the pandemic. In this episode she tells he...