Stop Over-drinking and Start Living

  In this episode of  Stop Over-Drinking and Start Living , I explore why kindness, not willpower, is what actually creates lasting change in your relationship with alcohol. So many women try to stop over-drinking by being harder on themselves — using pressure, rules, and self-criticism — only to find themselves stuck in the same cycle. But inside the Dry January community, something dif...

Ep 365 You Didn't Fail - You Returned (Changing Your Relationship with Alcohol) In this episode of Stop Over-Drinking and Start Living , I share a simple question my yoga teacher asked us before practice: “Why did you return?” Not why you stayed consistent. Not why you did it perfectly. But why you came back. This episode is about why returning to work on your relationship with alcohol — whether y...

Happy New Year! Wow. I woke up this morning, obviously needed to process this wild year. So I wrote about my year and decided to turn it into this week's podcast. My word of the year is Authentic and so why not share now? Here it is, the untold and uncut version! This year couldn't of happened without me being alcohol-free and all of the deep work I have done up until this point. I have build year...

This big holiday week we’re focusing on: Redefining success as awareness, not perfection Why small acts of self-care build trust to be able to make bigger goals in the new year Simply noticing and naming how you feel Using this week as awareness and building self-trust in very small repetitive actions This episode is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and take care of yourself in small but power...

In this episode of Stop Over-Drinking and Start Living , I sit down with my client Wendy to talk about what finally helped her change her relationship with alcohol after years of trying to cut back and stop over-drinking. Wendy shares what her drinking looked like before, how much she was drinking, and the emotional patterns that kept pulling her back to alcohol. She also explains the exact mindse...

Oh boy, I did a word of the year class and my word for 2026 is Authentic! And I am thinking, how much more authentic can I be? And I'm kind of scared of what might happen if I do reveal more of me.. what will happen in my relationships, work, family? Tune into this week's podcast and hear my thoughts about being scared of being authentic and why it's important to do it and practice it anyway. I ha...

So many of us build our lives around  avoiding discomfort  — keeping the peace, staying comfortable, and managing our environment instead of truly living in it. But here’s the truth: when you spend your life trying not to feel bad, you also cut off your ability to feel  good. In this episode, I explore the difference between living to avoid discomfort and living to feel  alive....

In this episode, I talk about the difference between genuine positivity and emotional bypassing. You know that moment when you tell yourself, “It could be worse” or “I should just be grateful”? While gratitude can be beautiful, using it to skip over pain can actually disconnect you from what’s real. We’ll explore how to know when it’s time to  feel  your feelings — sadness, anger, loneli...

Do you believe in synchronicities, those moments that feel too perfect to be coincidence? In this episode, I share why I believe in what I call  the Magic of the Universe,  the signs, parallels, and little winks from life that show you you’re on the right path. I tell the story of how I first began noticing these moments after I stopped drinking, how they’ve guided me ever since, an...

Most of us were taught that being selfish is wrong, that putting ourselves first means we’re taking something away from others. But what if that definition is completely backwards? In this episode, I talk about what “selfish” really means, and why caring for yourself isn’t taking from anyone, it’s how you stop running on empty. You’ll learn how to recognize when guilt or people pleasing is driving...

  This episode explores the concept of proceeding as if it will happen. You probably do this already.. think about selling your house in order to buy a new house. Or creating art, or producing something at work. Basically, the idea is that you are creating something or want something to happen. And then you go to work to make it a reality. Business people do this all the time. They want to op...

I walked through a park today that had a sign and some metal barracades. The sign said Taking Care Of Your Garden. This was such a beautiful display and explanation of Boundaries. Summer season is over, the park crew put up boundaries to allow the heavily used green space to heal and recover and be tended to so it can come back and be strong and beautiful again in a new season. I think it's a beau...

In this episode, I talk about the difference between  accidental  change and  intentional  change when it comes to your relationship with alcohol. Maybe you’ve had stretches where you didn’t drink for a while and thought,  “Hey, maybe I’m done.”  But then life happened — stress, celebration, habit — and drinking quietly slipped back in. That’s what happens when change...

Please join me for the beautiful discussion on all things healing and feelings with my friend Sarah Trapkus.   We define what a wound is, why you get triggered, and ways you can engage with it that feel good.   When we don't take the time to heal, we end up numbing, escaping, and avoiding our feelings, which we know isn't good for us.     We debunk some common myths and concern...

In this episode, I break down the difference between high-quality and low-quality relaxation — and why it matters if you want to feel truly restored instead of just numbed out. We’ve been taught to equate “relaxation” with wine at the end of the day or collapsing on the couch with a drink in hand. But that kind of low-quality relaxation only gives temporary relief — it disconnects you from your bo...

Please enjoy this podcast REWIND: This week I have a very special guest to share with you, Andrea Owen. Andrea is a global speaker, professional certified Daring Way™ life coach, and the best-selling author of 52 Ways to Live a Kick-Ass Life, How to Stop Feeling Like Shit, and Make Some Noise. Her podcast, Make Some Noise, has been downloaded over 3 million times. AND she's a mom to 2 teenagers AN...

Yesterday, I hosted a live session—Sober October: How to Take a 30-Day Break and Truly Enjoy It—and over 100 women tuned in, ready to feel better. If you missed it, don’t worry! You can still listen to the class on the podcast today: it will be available through 10/1. In the class, I cover : How to take a 30-day break without white-knuckling What to do with cravings [step-by-step] How to handle so...

Who has found themselves drinking as a 'reward?' Reward for a long productive day. Reward for 'dealing with the in-laws.' Reward for being a parent to teenagers. Reward for 'being good' and going without drinking for a few days. The reward lists can be long. If you have found yourself 'reward drinking' this episode is for you! You might have even said 'I couldn't find an alternative reward that so...

Not drinking feels simple when you don’t even want a drink. But what about those moments when the cravings and hard urges show up — after a stressful day, when you’re out with friends, or when your brain insists that a glass of wine will make everything easier? That’s when the real work begins. In this episode, I’ll show you why urges aren’t a sign of failure — they’re actually the training ground...

Please enjoy this REWIND- This week’s episode talks about the creeping effect of drinking alcohol. Have you recognized: 1) Your drinking has increased over time in how many days a week you drink or how many drinks you have each time you drink? 2) When you try and cut back and then you are ‘loose’ with your rules around alcohol, you notice it creeping back in to your old habits? Tune in and hear ho...

  If you’ve ever said yes when you really wanted to say no—whether it’s to a drink, an invitation, or keeping alcohol in the house for guests—you’re not alone. Women who over-drink often over-do in every area of life. We people-please, over-commit, and ignore our own needs to avoid disappointing others. But here’s the truth: every dishonest yes chips away at your self-trust and keeps you stuc...

Welcome back to the podcast! I've returned from a wonderful long break and I'm so excited to be back! Have you ever imagined how amazing something would feel—only to be surprised when the actual moment didn’t match your expectations? In this episode, I’m diving into that emotional mismatch and why our brains often get it wrong. You’ll learn why making decisions based on how you  think  y...

Please enjoy this Summertime Rewind- This episode is a must listen for everyone! It's normal to feel like giving up and throwing in the towel, it's a very human feeling. In this episode I discuss WHY we sometimes feel like giving up and how to recognize if you are in that place. Such as: Burnout and Overwhelm:  When effort outweighs perceived results. Self-Doubt:  Believing you're not ca...

Please enjoy this Summertime Rewind- When did we become a society that became scared of negative recourse when sharing personal beliefs, values, and decisions? I had this question burning in my mind because of how divisive we can be at times, especially now, in our current political climate. In this week's episode I dive into how to expand our emotional capacity for discomfort, especially when we...

Please enjoy this Summertime Rewind- It's hard to say no to other people sometimes, right? And WHY is that the case, especially for women? Well.. maybe it's because if you stood up and said NO you got in trouble when you were a kid. Maybe.. you have been told by family, society, work, -that you shouldn't be too loud, talk back, disagree... And if you have a hard time saying NO I want you to know t...