Gratitude, Grief, and Real Growth.
I lost my dad in September and this is a personal reflection on gratitude, grief, and real growth. ❤️🩹
There was a time when I needed everything to BE okay in order to FEEL okay… but the work I’ve done these last few years [that all started by looking at my relationship with alcohol] has given me a different kind of strength.
Now, even in grief, even in uncertainty, I feel grounded. capable. resilient. …and I’m so thankful.
JOY COMPASS: A Free Holiday Guide 🎁
The holidays can stir up a lot: expectations, obligations, over-consumption, and overall noise… but what if you could approach this season with more clarity, joy, and ease?
Check out my new free holiday guide: 🎁 The Joy Compass 🎁
It’s not about "drinking less" but rather about "doing less" of what drains you, and making more room for what lights you up. ✨
How to Thanksgiving Alcohol-Free (Without White-Knuckling-It!)
Attempting your first [or third] Thanksgiving alcohol-free can feel really daunting.
For many of my clients, the thought of navigating the holidays without booze brings up legit anxiety.
If that’s you, take a breath. Know that you don’t need to do this perfectly…You just need a plan. →
True Perspective and a Phony Negroni—Reflections on luck.
It’s the day after St Patrick’s Day and I’m taking a moment to reflect on life and “luck.” St Patty’s is notoriously a big drinking holiday [I’m sure I don’t need to mention] and celebrating looks quite different for me than it used to. Last night, I had a dinner with friends—they had cocktails while I sipped a Phony Negroni—and I was really surprised by what happened…