A Surprise Liquor Store, an Attitude Check, and a Beautiful Botanical Beverage.
Alright so, a bougie liquor store just went in next door to my dentist. And, at first, I was annoyed. 👉 Not gonna lie.
I thought “Are you serious? In a strip mall full of wellness vendors?” But that’s the society we live in, right? Alcohol is just… everywhere. Not only grocery stores and bars, but it’s found its way into crafting events, hair salons, marathons, even yoga studios. So I gave myself a little attitude check…
Your mind creates your reality… and alcohol dulls your mind. (Aka: why take a break.)
Something I hear from my clients all the time—once they’ve gotten a little time under their belt alcohol-free—is variations on this theme: 👉 “Things are still hard right now, but not AS hard.”
Even just after a few weeks without alcohol in your system, you’ll feel a difference in your perspective… and this, my friend, is a dramatic improvement. When…
I’m trying to drink less, but “What if my biggest trigger is OTHER PEOPLE?”
Do you absorb other people’s emotions or “energy?” Have you ever felt your vibe shift because of another person’s mood? If this sounds familiar, you might be picking up on other people’s emotions — absorbing their energy without even realizing it. Over time, this emotional sponge effect can leave you feeling drained, anxious, or reaching for a drink to cope.
It might feel like something you can’t control, but the good news is: you can learn to protect your energy! This simple shift can make a big difference:
So… What Is Life Coaching, Really?
So… What Is Life Coaching, Really? With all the buzz around therapy and mental health, you may have come across the term life coach and wondered: “What exactly is that?” or even “How is that different from therapy?”
Fair questions! In this brief article, I’ll break it down with some answers…
There hasn’t been 1 day in the last 1025 that I’ve regretted NOT drinking!
1,025 Days! This is bananas, y’all. 🍌 It feels like just yesterday I was learning to “surf urges” and make it through cravings…
But it also feels like a lifetime ago. Because, in a way—it was.
Standing here today, I feel like a completely different version of myself—still me, but lighter, brighter, more alive. I’ve been on this journey for a while, but the big shift came early…
Notes from the center of the labyrinth
Sobriety has given me a new lens on my favorite ‘80s movie—revealing unexpected parallels between Sarah's fantastical adventure and my own real-life journey of recovery.
For my will is as strong as yours, and my kingdom as great...
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…
Alcohol, mood, and anxiety… what I wish I’d known sooner.
I used to drink “at” the news. (I used to drink “at” a lot of things…) And I don’t judge myself for that. I actually have a lot of compassion for myself back then… ☺️ I mean, Of course I wanted to soothe the discomfort of seeing horrible and scary things happening in the world. Of course I wanted to find a way to feel better—to “cope.” 🗨️ But, here’s what I wish I’d known sooner…
I’m trying to cut back, but “What if my partner still drinks?”
“What if my partner still drinks?” This is one of the most common questions I get from my clients who are trying to cut back on their alcohol intake, and it was a big issue for me, personally. Listen to this quick video for my top two mindset tips to help you find your stride and achieve your goals in this alcohol-soaked-society.
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6 Ways Alcohol Affects Your Gut [NYTimes]
Drinking alcohol with meals is just a normal part of our culture, right? 🍷 There’s wine with dinner, cocktails at happy hour, or a ::toast:: with champagne… 🥂
But you know what’s another increasingly common part of life? …digestive issues. This article details…