Spoiler alert: You can’t judge yourself into change. Try this instead.
This is the foundation of everything. >> We cannot shame ourselves into change. We can only love ourselves into evolution. If beating ourselves up 🥊 actually led to a successful, happy life... we wouldn't be having this conversation right now. 😅 Learn how you can shift AWAY from perfectionism & judgment and TOWARDS a peaceful, beautiful, evolution…
Are you drinking to cope with stress and anxiety right now? Try this, instead.
I don’t know about you, but I never actually learned how to “feel big feelings.” Looking back, I can see that I mostly used alcohol to numb, comfort, or escape. In these troubling times, I wanted to share a tool with you in case you need some help processing hard emotions right now…
Conquering Alcohol, Burnout, and Hustle Culture
Have you ever wondered how societal norms and media shape our views on alcohol? Or how burnout and stress can drive us towards unhealthy coping mechanisms? In this riveting podcast episode, hosts Ruby and Susan sit down with the incredible Jamie Phillips, a certified alcohol freedom mindset coach. Jamie opens up about her personal battles with addiction, the relentless hustle culture, and the transformative power of rest.
Muppet Chaos Theory
Dahlia Lithwick’s playful “Muppet Theory” divides people into two types: Chaos Muppets and Order Muppets, drawing parallels between personality types and beloved Muppet characters. According to Lithwick, understanding these “Muppet Types” can provide a humorous yet insightful lens through which we see ourselves, our relationships, and our workplaces.
The Power of Asking Better Questions
So many people start with the question: “Am I an alcoholic?” or: “Do I have a problem?” 🤦♀️
And that was me, too. Private-browser-googling all sorts of things about booze... trying to investigate options. Trying to decide if things were bad enough that I needed to change…
"Alcohol Isn’t the Point. Here’s Why I’m Still Talking About It"
I know, I talk a lot about alcohol… but honestly, in my actual life—alcohol takes up very little space. In my mind—drinking is now a non-issue, and it feels so good. ☺️
Alcohol was just a doorway into the deeper levels of self-care and self-expansion that…
Dopamine and Alcohol: What to know when you’re taking a break.
Dopamine is a key neurotransmitter tied to mood and motivation… and drinking alcohol deeply disrupts the balance of this hormone in your brain. 🧠
If you’re taking a break from booze, you may experience a bit of a “lull” while your body rebalances and resets to its normal baseline…
Burnout and Alcohol: The Sober Edge
This is such a great discussion! Many thanks to my friend and colleague Teri Patterson for having me on her pod. ♥️
We cover a lot of ground in this episode, including:
➡️ Alcohol is not only socially accepted, but it’s *expected* — stepping out of those expectations is a rebellious act.
➡️ Using alcohol to cope with stress and overwhelm is keeping us stuck — and learning to turn and face our lives can fast-track burnout recovery.
➡️ Unhooking from booze gives us renewed access to hope & inspiration — reconnecting us with our intuition and inner trust.
➡️ For all the “A students” out there excelling in the workplace — boundaries and a connection with inner limits is key to avoiding burnout.
➡️ How to use micro-moments of rest to start moving towards a place of healing without adding to the overwhelm.
➡️ SO much more!
What does it feel like at 2 years alcohol-free?
If you tried to tell me two years ago that I’d be living a fulfilled and joyful life *without* cocktails or wine… I flat out would NOT have believed you.
Back then, I was a daily drinker and taking even just a single day off made me feel like I was missing out. 🎟️ An evening without wine was a ticket to bummer town.
When I started all of this, I just wanted to take a break. Give my liver a rest. ⛑️ Maybe pick up a few new tools for self care. But then…
What does drinking have to do with how we see the world?
This is a game-changer, folks. 🙌 Not an easy switch to flip, but one that leads directly down a path towards happiness & peace.
Our definitions of ourselves and others can be complex and, honestly, somewhat *habitual* 👉 Meaning: they become fixed. set. expected. “knee-jerk”
BUT. Here’s the kicker: