Wild Sobriety

We've all been there. Totally sick or disappointed from doing the thing you said you wouldn't do, DRINK.  This ONE simple thing will not only change how you feel after a night of drinking, but it will interrupt the cycle from happening again later, because you will be feeling better.  It's also a trick you can use when you don't show up with integrity in another area of life. U...

The question isn't will I drink or not. The question is will I FEEL ALIVE?   In this episode, I share my personal breakthrough and how we live in cycles of transformation. I give you the exact thought you need to dig deep and emerge brighter than ever.  What I Dive Into: My Breakthrough: How I discovered that true change wasn’t about quitting drinking—it was about reclaiming my inner light an...

“If I don’t stop disappearing from my higher self, I’ll never live the life I want.” This is it—the final part of the most transformational story shared on this podcast. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 and Part 2, go back and commit to hearing the full journey. This is the most valuable case study in not just quitting drinking, but in stepping into self-trust, personal power, and an entirely new...

This is not just about quitting drinking. It’s about claiming your sovereignty. We are back with Part 2 of this powerful three-part series featuring my incredible client, Marianne , who shares her raw and transformational journey of stepping fully into her power. This isn’t just another conversation about sobriety. This is about self-mastery, peace, and reclaiming your mind from the chaos of addic...

The Best Case Study You’ll Ever Hear: Reclaiming Your Power and Inner Peace This is not like any other sobriety show. In this episode, you’ll hear one of the most transformational case studies ever shared on the show. I sit down with my incredible client, Marianne , a high-achieving woman who knew that if she wanted to live the life she truly desired, alcohol had to go. But what happened next was...

Every choice you make shapes your reality, yet most of us are stuck in cycles of indecision or overwhelm, which drains our energy and leaves us disconnected from our power. Decision fatigue impacts every area of your life—especially your relationship with alcohol. Here’s why this matters: when you’re exhausted from constant decision-making or stuck overthinking, you’re more likely to default to ol...

AND WE ARE BACK! Welcome back, my beautiful listeners—it's Mary Wagstaff, and I am beyond thrilled to be here with you today. I can hardly contain my excitement as we relaunch Stop Drinking and Start Living - The Feminine Way. This is more than just a podcast; it’s a safe space for exploring sobriety, feminine empowerment, and reclaiming the authentic essence of being a woman. Together, we’re...

Welcome to Stop Drinking and Start Living - The Feminine Way What kind of woman do you want to be? The answer to this question holds the key to releasing alcohol, breaking free from numbing cycles, and reclaiming your power, pleasure, and purpose. In this trailer episode, I’m sharing the vision for this new season of the podcast: a space for transformation, connection, and rediscovering what it me...

In this episode of Stop Drinking and Start Living, I'm excited to share my 100-day urge tracking protocol to help you gain awareness and control over alcohol cravings.  Through tracking circumstances, emotions, thoughts and sensations around urges, you can shift your perspective on alcohol and create more freedom and relaxation in their lives.  Key takeaways include: cultivating embodied awar...

 Ready to reclaim your health and vitality? Susannah is back and we go even deeper into how to support your health holistically with insulin support and diet.  Discover a holistic approach to wellness, alcohol freedom and transforming your lifestyle by stabilizing blood sugar levels. Key Takeaways: Blood Sugar Balance : Understand how balanced blood sugar reduces cravings and supports healthier ha...

Join wellness coach Susannah LaPoint as we explore a revolutionary approach to vibrant health beyond alcohol, focusing on nutrition, insulin control, breathwork, fasting, and mindful living. Key Takeaways: Achieve Vibrant Health : Discover Susannah's approach to Mastering your wellness through nutrition, breathwork, and fasting. Blood Sugar & Hormonal Balance : Understand the connections...

Today I share the profound transformations I observed on our Women's retreat and why it is so important to put yourself in new intentional environments, to make big change. I offer insight into how you can apply these to your life now and transform your relationship to self and to alcohol. Key Takeaways: -People are ready for more meaning and connection.  -Many women are missing real intimacy...

Today I share my personal journey and insights into the world of non-alcoholic beverages, and learn how to forge a path to intentional living that transcends the need for alcohol or pretending.  Take aways:  The potential impact of drinks that mimic the taste of alcohol Understanding the pivotal role embodiment  and conscious movement play in fostering comfort and trust in our bodies and how they...

Have you ever considered the profound changes that take root when you put down the Have you ever considered the profound changes that occur when you put down the wine glass and join hands with a community of women on a journey of awakened, sensual living? In today's episode, we explore part 2 of the transformative power of sisterhood and sobriety, weaving through tales of personal growth and...

What would it take to believe, as long as you were being yourself, you couldn't do it wrong and that you belonged? This was the transformative power of our Woman's Retreat in Mexico. In today's episode, we weave tales of feminine healing and the power of women's retreat and sacred sisterhood.  Our sanctuary of conversation opens its arms to the stories of strength and vulnerabi...

If you have ever felt like you've tried everything when it comes to quitting drinking, this episode is for you.  My client Janet finally flipped the script in her mind when she discovered the holistic approach of the five shifts process. She had countless attempts at other programs that just didn't get to the root of the problem.  She could only get so far without befriending her emotion...

Today's epidote is crucial for your success in sobriety and beyond. It is the starting point you must establish for all new endeavors: establishing a sense safety and authenticity. Safety in the Known: Despite knowing alcohol isn't serving us, we often return to it because of the safety and familiarity it provides. Establishing New Safety: To move beyond alcohol, we must unpack our self-...

If you have ever thought, " I don't want to make anyone feel bad because I'm not drinking." You are in the right place.  You don't want your drinking to impact other people in a negative way, so when you are asked about it, you freeze.   You don't know how to respond and end up defending, explaining yourself or pointing the blame at you.  This is not the way to establ...

How alive are you willing to feel, is really the question I am asking today? Can you show up even bigger for life than you thought possible? Sobriety does stop giving after you get it out of your way. It's a mindset of removing the veil of illusions that have kept you stick in fear. In today's episode you will take away: the questions you need to keep asking to stay motivated how authent...

You might know what you don't want, but knowing what your deepest desires are and tapping into them, mind, body heart and soul, will create your inevitable success in sobriety.  Today we dive into the depths of our desires, showing that sobriety empowers us to manifest a life beyond imagination. Let's uncover your truest yearnings, fostering a lifestyle of authenticity and fulfillment. ...

Today we are having an eye-opening conversation about alcohols so-called benefits. We're breaking down the myth that alcohol affects us all differently, revealing the universal chemical impact it has on our bodies—whether it's wreaking havoc on our nervous systems, disrupting our gut biomes, or throwing our endocrine systems out of balance.  My five shifts process is set to challenge you...

Have you ever found yourself caught up in the enchanting haze of alcohol's promise, believing it holds the key to life's most thrilling chapters? Unpacking  the cultural narrative that paints alcohol as the hero of our stories, the liberator of our inhibitions, and the spark in the romance of life. Explore how these potent tales influence our perceptions and entice us to chase an illusio...

Self-acceptance is crucial  if you've ever questioned your relationship with alcohol. This episode is a heartfelt invitation to peel back the layers of self-doubt and limiting beliefs, revealing the bright essence of who you truly are.  Learn how to rekindle  trust in your instincts, and together, we'll confront the stories we've constructed about our worth, our habits, and our need...

Your truest self is buried beneath layers shaped by alcohol.  I'll take you through my personal transformation and reveal how my five shifts process could be the key to unlocking your most authentic life. This isn't about abstaining for the sake of it; it's about questioning deeply held beliefs and reconstructing a life where alcohol loses its grip, allowing you to thrive in your na...

Navigating sober sex and rediscovering sexual pleasure without alcohol is a whole new area for most people. Pleasure is a huge part of reclaiming your wholeness beyond  alcohol. Explore the challenges and triumphs of sober intimacy, with personal stories and insights. Discover how sobriety can enhance sensuality, define boundaries, and indulge in spiritually aligned pleasure.  Imagine having weekl...