How to Change Your Relationship With Alcohol —When You’ve Tried Everything—
After years of trying AA, therapy, moderation, and countless quit-lit books, Stacey still felt stuck in her relationship with alcohol. She was frustrated, discouraged, and beginning to believe something was fundamentally wrong with her.
Through our work together, Stacey discovered a different approach → one rooted in understanding, kindness, and self-compassion rather than judgment or willpower.
Today, she says she's no longer stuck. She's FREE! And perhaps most surprisingly, she's learned to love herself again.
Read Stacey's inspiring story of finding freedom from alcohol and discovering that lasting change is possible… even when you've tried everything else.
Mocktails and Mayhem – Why glassware matters when you’re trying to cut back.
Nobody puts baby in a pint glass. Read my [mild] rant about a recent experience here in Portland involving a mocktail, a well-intentioned bartender, and a miscommunication about glassware.
Aside from sassy commentary, I cover some tips & tools to help you drink less… especially if you’re in the habit of “daily drinking” like I was.
Also, feel free to simply click through for the visual of my mocktail masquerading as an over-easy egg 🍳 … . . (tell me if you agree?)
Not Your Average Sober October
What if October wasn’t a month-long test of your willpower… but an opportunity to shift your drinking altogether? 🙌 That’s the philosophy behind my Revolutionary Reset.
Instead of starting with “How can I force myself not to drink for 30 days?” we start with: “How can I fundamentally change the way I think about alcohol?” …because behavior change gets a whole lot easier when your mind is on board. 🧠
So, if you’re interested in trying something a little different this year, I’ve got a special offer just for you…
A Case For Cold Showers (by someone who HATES the cold)
Ok so, here’s the thing: I like being comfortable. So, when I was in the early days of re-defining my relationship with alcohol [and feeling kinda down], and someone suggested adding cold showers to my routine… I was like, uh… hard pass! That sounded like a big dose of literal discomfort and that was 100% not my thing.
BUT THEN… I tried it. Here’s what I learned:
Feeling Bored After Quitting Alcohol? How to Handle Restlessness in Sobriety
Feeling antsy, bored, or restless after quitting alcohol? You’re not alone. Here’s a story about a relatively normal [and boring] Saturday, how I handled it, and what’s changed since I stopped drinking to cope.
How small shifts create big results: A Client Story of early progress.
I want to share another client story, especially if you’re just getting started and wondering whether change is even possible. Kelsie’s experience is a perfect example of what early progress often looks like. When we started working together, there was no dramatic change “overnight.”
She didn’t quit drinking with the flip of a switch. Her stress didn’t just disappear. Life didn’t magically slow down.
But something powerful started to shift…
How to Feel Better Without Changing Your Circumstances (The Power of Mindset)
How can you feel better without changing your circumstances? Explore this simple mindset shift that can improve your mood, resilience, and day-to-day experience.
How to Boost Dopamine Naturally When You’re Drinking Less
Drinking less but feeling flat? Learn how to restore dopamine naturally so you can feel energized, motivated, and like yourself again…
From Survival-Mode to Self-Trust: A Client Story of Healing Burnout
Burned out and stuck in old coping habits? This client story shows how compassion and neuroscience can help you leave survival mode and trust yourself again. (story shared with permission)
When Heather and I first started working together, she had been living in survival mode. Busy beyond reason. Trying to be everything to everyone. Running on fumes…
“Drink Responsibly” isn’t a warning label… it’s Gaslighting!
“Drink Responsibly” isn’t a warning label… it’s gaslighting! And it makes me SO MAD. 😡
It is absolutely mind-boggling how alcoholic beverages are exempt from providing consumers with an accurate understanding of the risks involved… unlike other substances such as nicotine, common medications, and even supplements.
My point is simple…