sobriety coaching
Ah, Christmas! All the normal rules don’t seem to apply and we are surrounded by people who seem to be drinking everywhere and all the time. But just because you don’t have alcohol in your glass it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy yourself and have fun. But there is also such a strong association between […]
12 reasons why a sober Christmas is the best gift you can give yourself. This is an updated version of the post I wrote in 2018 when I was about to have my first sober Christmas. As I write, I am getting ready for, and excited about sober Christmas number 4! I still firmly believe […]
Halloween Special Podcast Halloween for many of us sparks the beginning of the party season and what better way to kick off the celebrations than getting dressed up and indulging a little! However, if you are not drinking it can be very challenging to enjoy the party vibe when everyone around you is losing their […]
Don’t do Sober October I realize that it might seem very strange and a bit of a contradiction for me, a sobriety coach with over 3 years of sobriety, to tell you that actually, you shouldn’t be doing a Sober October after all! But bear with me. Anytime away from alcohol is a good thing, […]
You may have come across the words sober toolbox, sober toolkit or toolbox for sobriety which bring images of an actual box of tricks to mind or little pouches that people carry around with them. While your sober toolkit can consist of actual physical items, they are really just a range of techniques, activities and […]
Demystifying Day One of Sobriety Ah, day one of sobriety. The thought of day one can be both terrifying and exciting. You want to get there, get through it, move past it but yet you still find yourself on the sidelines, wishing hoping, wanting. Day one seems scary to you and brings up many thoughts […]
First step to sobriety When you think of sobriety, quitting drinking or taking a break from alcohol, so many thoughts and feelings pop up and, let’s be honest, not all of them feel good. Even though living alcohol-free is the most loving and empowering thing you can do for yourself, actually taking the step feels […]
This week I was featured in the Telegraph which is massive for me and while I wasn’t thrilled about the headline, my story was the most read piece across the entire site that day and clearly resonated with and inspired many people. However, it missed out, what I feel, is the most important part of […]
Alcohol Free Summer Ah, the summer! While glorious, carefree, and fun, with fewer commitments and an easy, lazy vibe, can be triggering for us sober folk for the exact same reasons. All the normal rules don’t seem to apply and we all want to kick back, relax, enjoy ourselves and have fun. But there is […]
How to Feel Good About Quitting Drinking. There are so many benefits to be enjoyed when you quit drinking. But how can you feel good about quitting drinking before you even start? Often the decision to stop drinking comes from a place of shame, fear and guilt. These feelings can make it difficult to actually […]