Wild Sobriety

Today's show is an uncut, raw version of me sharing some intimate emotions of my personal life and the profound impact being a holistic alcohol coach has had on me and my clients. If you want a good cry, this is the place. I read a deeply heartfelt share of the impact alcohol had on my client Laura, and the impact coaching and mindfulness has had on her life.  How she is the hero in her journ...

The hidden costs of alcohol are often where many of your unmet needs live that make you want to drink more, keeping you stuck in a vicious problem/solution cycle. The good news is, when you actually, start to uncover and meet your needs that appear as problems, the desire for alcohol goes away, AND, Mom's a happy camper. (we all know everyone wins!) It's totally okay to take sometime on...

In today's podcast episode, #211,  I discussed why confidence is a trigger for alcohol consumption and how it manifests in both short-term and long-term ways. For example, a few days after a nasty hangover, you start to feel AMAZING in comparison. Your body has started to come back into balance. But rather than recognize this is because I'm NOT drinking. Your body and mind has associated...

Today to celebrate the beginning of year four for the podcast and to share my thoughts on aligning with the future version of yourself that is free from alcohol. As we celebrate this milestone, I want to take a moment to reflect on the journey so far and to thank you for being a part of this amazing community. I am proud of what we have accomplished and I am grateful for the lives that have been c...

Did you know it's okay to laugh about your struggles and being drunk? Turns out it's  a solution to your reaching your maximum potential. In today's light hearted, value packed, podcast episode #209, there is a lot of laughing, so don't miss it. I interview my amazing client, Monica to share her triumph to accessing maximum potential.  Monica shares about how growing up in Spai...

In today's episode of the podcast, I will be discussing the concept of "awakening beyond alcohol" and how it's just the beginning of a journey towards self-discovery. I will delve into the process of uncovering one's true self through the use of "craving trail" questions, as a tool to understand and reflect on one's habits, patterns, and triggers. I will be...

In this powerful podcast episode #207, I spotlight my awe inspiring client, Bonnie, as she comes full circle from being a listener of the show, to being an example of what's possible when you apply the tools in real time. As a mother of four, an entrepreneur, and a practitioner of yoga,  her busy lifestyle led her to seek out support to help her manage her relationship with alcohol. Bonnie sh...

Quitting drinking is not about how much time you put into it - it's about adopting a new way of thinking and being willing to try something new.  In this podcast, we discuss the importance of new thinking and a willingness to try something new in the process of quitting drinking.  Learn about the factors that can make quitting drinking easier Discover the importance of new thinking and a will...

“You can’t solve a problem with the same mindset that created it.” -Albert Einstein In this episode, we explore how mindfulness and intentional thinking can help us become more aware of our automatic thoughts and make more purposeful decisions about our relationship with alcohol. We'll discuss how to create a mindset that supports the vision of a life without drinking, and how to ultimately r...

We dive DEEP today into reclaiming the "party girl" / rebel, as an exploration of the Wild Woman, innate in you.  How do you break free, let loose, wile out, without alcohol?   Sacred Rebellion is regarding with high respect what YOU deem appropriate for yourself. Rebellion is against what someone else has deemed appropriate for you. Sacred Rebellion is not in a rebel without a cause way...

Being "hooked on consciousness", is one of the ways my guest, Molly Mandelberg and I flipped the switch in our beliefs about what it means life an alcohol free life.  In today's show you will discover the skill set you need that is necessary to get you from alcohol with a side of life, to be completely satisfied and in awe of life.  Learn she is able to show up life now in a way tha...

I have determined there is ONE belief that fuels our entire mindset in the western world about alcohol.  It’s so powerful that is has you trying to solve all of your problems and create fun with alcohol.  It has you overriding your own intuition.  Shaming yourself for not figuring it out.  Negotiating rules with yourself to keep alcohol around for even, just one drink.  It has you making yourself...

Although each one of my rock start clients has their own unique perspectives, they still have human brains. They are doing some serious ass kicking over here and I want to make sure you know just how SIMPLE it is to get alcohol out of your way, so you can start to believe, I can learn a new way too!  On today's episode I will share with you 6  secret codes to Deprive the urge and feed your fu...

Dr. Joe Dispenza says to create an emergent (new) consciousness, you have to keep your mind, body and heart on what you want to create long enough for it to become a new reality.  One of the main reasons you are starting and stopping again with alcohol is because your attention isn't focused on ONE solution.  My clients are getting results so quickly because week after week we focus on dispro...

On part 1 we talked about the mind.  On part 2 we talked about the heart. Today we talk about putting  your new thoughts and sacred WHY into action using your human given senses.  How to use your sense to expedite and create new neural pathways.  Ritual is the gift of this time of year. Using your Future Self to show up as who you want to BE.  How to feel confident and empower rather than left out...

Last episode we worked the mind, today we connect with the heart. How shifting your focus to all of the magic and meaning of the holiday's will keep your inspiration high, your stress level low and the need for alcohol less. This year create a "new tradition" rather than the old story of " I have too many things to do, the end of the year is so overwhelming for me. There’s so m...

Fill your cup with something new this year.  Find true holiday cheer that will help you stay connected to what's really important in your life.  Join me for this 3 part podcast training, to help you bring the magic and meaning back into the holiday's season without the consequences of alcohol.  I will help you overcome any obstacle the holiday's throw at you that make it feel imposs...

In today's episode the wise and humble, MartinJon Garcia, of Recover Yourself Podcast, brings us "the middle way" of what it really means to "recover ones self" not away from alcohol, yet towards your authentic self. To remove the conditioning of the countless believes we are under the influence of. MartinJon and I share many of the same view on sobriety and recovery. One...

Will you inevitable have to face resistance? Yes.  Will you have to feel hard things and expose the truth of alcohol. Yes. BUT... When you practice being in your body. You will also get really good at FEELING and THINKING on purpose.  Today I will teach you how to place your attention on the result you want from abundance vs. lack so you can move beyond the fear of resistance and generate evidence...

Why reciprocity matters in changing your relationship to alcohol.  I have a very special favor to ask you. Please take 5 minutes for me today and leave a review on apple podcasts. It's SOOO important to help make the world a better place. Then you will have a high vibing emotion to create your future from.  I left you a free mediation on my website too for your efforts. Thank you so much! Ste...

How much time do you spend while you are trying to not drink focusing on failing? What if you had a bunch of wins, days that you didn't drink and you knew exactly WHY and you focused on what was working instead? How would that be a game changer? Find out on today's show! Don't forget to email me what you want to know more about for the next podcast!  mary@marywagstaffcoach.com Thank...

How can our trauma be our biggest blessing? Because it shapes  us. It makes us who we are. It sets us down a path to learn all of our greatest life lessons.  And the deeper we go, the higher we rise, but only if we are ready to take personal responsibility for our present and future.  Are you a ready for some reality TV gossip? I wanted to share with you a little about my "hero's journey...

How often do you say some version of "I can't handle it"? But do? What would someone who loves themselves do? Where does the habit of alcohol having you lying about what you are cable of? Alcohol will validate every negative statement you have about your self and reinforce it.  I can't handle it.  It's too hard.  I'm so overwhelmed.  It's too stressful.  I'm...

"It's got to grow or it's got to go", is just one of the power themes available on today's show. Do not miss this jam packed episode of astrological wisdom downloaded from the Astro Queen herself, Nura Rachelle and how it applies to your current transformation around alcohol.   Nura talks also about the impact of how changing her relationship with alcohol through the lens...

Do NOT miss today's episode! You have achieved a lot and logically you get that alcohol isn't working.  That's the problem. You have to go beyond the logic. Beyond reason to create what is not mirrored to you in everyday life.  To tap into your wisdom and intuition.  If you think you should be able to figure alcohol out on your own, this thought it's self is why.  Today and the...