Episodes
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This episode is long overdue—it’s what I affectionately refer to as the Menopause Episode. While it’s undoubtedly valuable for women, it’s equally essential for men. After all, men have important women in their lives, and understanding menopause can benefit everyone.
Our special guest to hold our hand and guide us as we talk about menopause is Jane Hutchens, PhD. Jane has extensive experience in women’s health as an RN and educator. She has worked as a clinical nurse specialist in sexual and reproductive health, as well as an educator and manager in family planning. Jane holds a Master of Science in Medicine with a focus on reproductive health and a PhD in Public Health. Jane blends her orthodox medicine background with naturopathy training, allowing her to address menopause from both conventional and holistic angles.
We talk about:
Symptoms of perimenopause and menopause Estrogen's role in menopause and alcohol How alcohol effects menopause -
Jinhyun Shin is a mental wellness entrepreneur and coach looking to normalize mental health. He is one of the founders of the mental health platform Penciv. Jinhyun is passionate about suicide prevention, especially by addressing the root cause of loneliness. As an ethnographer, he has explored the gap between people’s life situations and their inner feelings. He has created tools and language to help people understand and improve their mental health in practical and communal ways. He has worked with various groups, such as professional athletes, Fortune 500 companies, veterans, and people recovering from addiction, to share his insights and frameworks on mental health.
We talk about:
The reasons behind the high rates of suicide and how to seek help The effects of loneliness on our well-being and how to overcome it The ways to find meaning and purpose in the “mud of life” -
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Justin Boyd Long is a self-embracing nerd who loves crunching numbers, researching interesting things, and listening to podcasts, in addition to reading loads of books. He got sober at 32 but still felt uncomfortable in his own skin so he started counseling to overcome his past trauma. Justin wrote about his therapy sessions in his book, The Righteous Rage of a Ten-Year-Old-Boy.
Justin is on the podcast today to share his experience with overcoming drinking and using counseling to heal the past.
We talk about:
How Justin quit drinking Why getting sober wasn’t enough What therapy was like How EMDR helped Justin process painful memories -
This conversation with Ali Shapiro was so powerful. We got into some deep stuff about memories tied to food, feeling alone, and how overdrinking and overeating are connected.
Ali is the host of the top-ranked podcast Insatiable, a holistic nutritionist, integrated health coach, and rebel with a serious cause.
Ali developed TRUCE while in graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania, where she drew from her 17+ years of working with real life clients and her own personal healing journey from emotional eating and having cancer as a teenager.
Ali’s work and clients’ unique success has been featured in well + Good, mindbodygreen, Prevention, Women’s Health, and Forbes, as well as industry leading podcasts Being Boss, Tell Me Something True, and Food Heaven.
Trigger warning: If you’ve battled an eating disorder, this conversation may stir emotions. But it’s also an invitation to explore your journey with kindness and compassion.
We talk about:
How Ali found truce from food The role of belonging and attachment in turning to alcohol and food Why 5 -
Listen to this episode featuring Priscilla María, a Certified Trauma-Informed Life Coach, founder of the Cycle Breakers Club, and a proud survivor of trauma who has been alcohol-free for 12 years. Priscilla opens up about her personal journey through trauma, drinking, and mental illness in this candid conversation.
Priscilla’s life purpose is to help others heal from trauma, overcome limiting beliefs, and create their ideal lives. As a sober, bisexual Latina woman with diagnosed mental illness, she shows up authentically to exemplify that recovery and healing are very possible.
(Trigger warning: This episode discusses sexual abuse and other potentially disturbing content.)
We talk about:
Priscilla’s experience with drinking What wilderness therapy is like Developing an eating disorder after quitting drinking How Priscilla found healing through a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder -
This January, I celebrated some big milestones for Alcohol Tipping Point. I hosted my 30th Alcoholiday, a monthly program to help you practice not drinking, and this is my 150th podcast episode. The biggest milestone, though, is celebrating four years of alcohol freedom!!!
In this episode, I share lessons I’ve learned that have really helped me stay sober, live a full life, and help you.
I’m so grateful to you for listening to the show and participating in Alcoholidays. It’s my honor to help you change your drinking.
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If you’ve ever found yourself caught in the shame cycle of drinking, detoxing, and then drinking again despite your best intentions, I recommend listening to this episode. On the show is Carolyn Robistow, host of Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting Podcast, therapist, habit change specialist, and former gray area drinker. Carolyn helps high-achieving, health-minded perfectionists squelch brain blocks and unhelpful habits. Learn how to go from Groundhog Day Drinking to Alcohol Free Badassing.
We talk about:
What brainspotting is The 3 types of Groundhog Day Drinkers How to break the drinking shame cycle The trifecta of change and how it applies to drinking -
Join me for a special bonus episode as an experiment with something new – Quit Drinking Quickies! These short and sweet bonus episodes are designed to offer you quick insights and tools on navigating life without alcohol. In this episode, I talk about the concept of Data not Drama to help you overcome the shame and stigma attached to changing your drinking.
So, whether you're on a sober journey or simply looking for strategies to navigate life's challenges without reaching for a drink, listen to this Quit Drinking Quickie. After all, who doesn't have time for a quickie?
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Dustin Dunbar is the author of the new book You’re Doing Great! (And Other Lies Alcohol Told Me.) He combines his own experiences overcoming alcohol addiction with his PhD in psychology to expose the lies we all too willingly accept about alcohol.
Duncan escaped from the alcohol drinking matrix at the age of forty-eight and has since been helping others make their escape as a coach at WearetheAFR.org, a non-profit online community helping others with alcohol addiction and raising consciousness.
We talk about:
Dustin’s experience with drinking The biggest alcohol lies How targeting advertising can help change cultural views about alcohol The impact of alcohol on men and prevalence of sexual assault -
Join me for a special bonus episode as an experiment with something new – Quit Drinking Quickies! These short and sweet bonus episodes are designed to offer you quick insights and tools on navigating life without alcohol. In this episode, I dive into the acronym HALT, a powerful tool for managing cravings.
HALT stands for Hungry, Angry/Anxious, Lonely, or Tired – four key elements that can significantly impact your state of mind and trigger cravings. Learn how regularly checking in with yourself using the HALT acronym can be a game-changer in your journey to quit drinking.
So, whether you're on a sober journey or simply looking for strategies to navigate life's challenges without reaching for a drink, listen to this Quit Drinking Quickie. After all, who doesn't have time for a quickie?
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Today’s show is about coaching and how it can help you change your drinking (and your life.)
Who better to have on the show to talk about coaching than Heather Lowe? Heather is the Founder of Ditched the Drink, a Certified Professional Life and Recovery Coach and the recipient of the Top Sober Coach Award from Coach Foundation. Heather also recruits, mentors, and trains new coaches.
I’ve had her on the show before (Episode 85) and I’m so happy to welcome her back.
We chat about:
What coaching is The difference between coaching and therapy Who coaching for and how it can help you change your drinking How sober coaching differs from other forms of addiction treatment or support -
If you need more help socializing without drinking this is the podcast for you. On the show is former Party Girl turned Health & Life Coach, Author and Speaker, Rebecca “Bex” Weller.
Bex has proudly rocked sobriety since 2014. She is the Author of the bestselling sobriety memoir, A Happier Hour, as well as the books Up All Day, Chameleon: Confessions of a Former People-Pleaser, and RSVP Sober: Your Guided Journal for Socialising Alcohol-Free. Her work has been featured by The Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, Better Homes & Gardens, SBS Food, Good Health Magazine, Marie Claire Australia, and Elle Quebec.Listen to this episode and learn how to party like a sober rock star.
We talk about:
The top two confidence hacks for socializing without alcohol The helpful concept of “fitting out” -
If you want the biggest health bang for your buck, ditch the drink and do Dry January. After 30 days off the sauce, you begin to see improvements in mental and physical health. People who take a break from drinking have shown improved sleep, less anxiety, clearer skin, better digestion, lower blood pressure, improved liver function and more energy.
This year it’s anticipated that over 1/3 (44%) of drinking aged adults will participate in Dry January!
To help you have a successful dry month, I invited my favorite British Boozeless Babe, Alcoholiday’s Sober Coach Judy Cook, on the show.
Listen to this podcast to learn how to kick alcohol’s ass this month.
We chat about:
How Judy went from drinking daily for 42 years to being proudly alcohol free Benefits of Dry January and month-long alcohol breaks Top tips for having a successful dry month -
Your favorite Sober Grandma, Lynn King, is back on the show reflecting on life over 2 ½ years after quitting drinking. Lynn takes us through her journey, from the initial pink cloud of year one to the self-love discovery of year two, and the profound self-realizations of year three.
We chat about:
Lynn’s life before and after quitting drinking Both of our personal experiences with depression How removing alcohol doesn’t fix everything Overcoming shame and regret for the past Lynn’s adventures living in Costa Rica -
On the show is Nico Morales, a coach, speaker, and author of Five Things to Know Before you Get Sober. Nico shares his journey of breaking free from opiates and alcohol addiction without traditional rehab or AA.
We talk about:
Nico’s experience with drinking and addiction Four things to know before you get sober The unconventional way Nico quit drinkingHow titration can help you stop overdrinking How to manage pain without substances -
Elizabeth “Bizzy” Chance is on the show today. Elizabeth is the host of The Busy Living Sober podcast, a certified recovery and health and wellness coach, and sober for over 17 years. It was great getting to know a fellow alcohol free badass who I now call my friend.
We chat about:
How Elizabeth quit drinking 17 years ago What she thinks about the sober curious movement Top tips to change your drinking How to socialize sober -
The holidays are a time of joy, celebration, and connection. But they can also be a time of stress, temptation, and pressure for those who want to reduce or quit drinking. How can you enjoy the festive season without alcohol, or with less of it? In this episode, I share 20 tips to help you sleigh the holidays. Whether you are planning ahead, setting boundaries, finding alternatives, or embracing the magic of the season, I have some ideas to make your holidays happier, healthier and alcohol free.
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This episode is all about using the power of gratitude to help you on your alcohol-free path. In fact, gratitude might just be the secret ingredient to help you change your drinking. When life is tough, lonely and you feel stuck, gratitude can be a tool to pull you up and out.
In this episode I cover:
Why gratitude is important and how it can improve your mood, health, and relationships How gratitude can help you stay in the present moment and manage feelings of shame, regret, and anxiety How gratitude can boost your confidence and motivation to change your drinking habits How you can practice gratitude in simple and effective ways every day -
Today’s podcast guest is Abbie Romanul, the founder of Raising the Bar, a company that makes non-alcoholic cocktails. Abbie started this business in 2020 as part of her own alcohol-free journey, and now she is helping others enjoy delicious drinks without alcohol. Raising the Bar is more than just a business—it’s a leader in a social movement that offers people a way to celebrate and have fun without compromising their health or values. Raising the Bar has received rave reviews from The Today Show, the Boston Globe, Oprah Daily, Food & Wine, GQ and many more.
We chat about:
How Abbie went from being a heavy drinker to starting an alcohol-free cocktail business What Raising the Bar is and how it can help you on your alcohol-free journey The growth of the NA beverage business Addressing the concerns of drinking triggers -
Jen Lee Hirst went from being an anxious perfectionist and workaholic using alcohol daily to manage stress and social anxiety, to a sobriety coach, speaker, and creator of Lighthouse Sobriety. She has one of the best sober Instagram accounts @jenleehirst where she shares tips and inspiration for changing your drinking.
Jen is on the show today to share her story and talk to us about the importance of habits and routines especially when you first give up drinking (whether for a break or forever.) These habits are great no matter where you are on your drinking journey.
We talk about:
-Jen’s inspiring story of going from hiding her drinking and subsequent sobriety to becoming a leader in the sober movement
-The top six daily habits to focus on in early sobriety:
Don’t drink alcohol Drink half your body weight in water Write 5 things your grateful for Read 5 pages from an inspirational book Move your body for 30 minutes Accountability and community check in-Which habit to focus on when you are busy
-Why these habits are important to sobriety
-How to handle drinking setbacks
-And more!
Find Jen:
lighthousesobriety (joinlighthousesobriety.com) Instagram: @jenleehirstReady to change your drinking? Join the next Alcohol Tipping Point Alcoholiday! Monthly dry group to help you take a break from drinking with online support and tools. Find out more here: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/alcoholiday Use code: LOVE to save 20%
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