Sobriety has a ripple effect. Join ex-drinkers Kate and Steph as they chat about the effects of alcohol on those who drink it, those who quit, their partners and friends, and even the doctors who have to deal with the fallout. This podcast looks at the positives of sobriety, the dangers of alcohol, and the many people who are affected by it.
This episode, Kate and Steph talk to Paige about when becoming sober takes over and becomes your main identity. They talk about the importance of connection, especially in early sobriety, as well as how the focus can potentially become addictive, especially when paired with social media. It’s about forging a new life sober, without making your new life only about sobriety. Show Notes Check our Paige's website https://soberandfunky.com/ or follow her on instagram https://www.instagram.com/soberandfunky/ Your thoughts can help shape the future of the show. Take The Sober Effect Podcast Survey. Follow The Sober Effect on Instagram @the_sober_effect_podcast Kate @walking_the_straight_line Steph @this.is.steph.sober Email thesobereffect23@gmail.com Watch The Sober Effect Podcast on YouTube
In today's episode, Kate and Steph talk to Rory about the common believe that alcohol alleviates stress. Despite its widespread reputation as a stress reliever, it can actually heighten stress levels. Join us as we delve into the intricate relationship between stress and alcohol consumption, exploring healthier alternatives for managing the everyday challenges of life. Show Notes Rory Kinsella is a Vedic Meditation teacher and sober coach based in Sydney, Australia. A former hard-drinking musician and journalist, he quit alcohol in 2017 and now helps others change their relationship with alcohol through his Wise Monkey Way online programs. He teaches an effortless style of meditation using a mantra that allows people to move beyond stress and find a place of stillness within. Wise Monkey Way: https://www.wisemonkeyway.com/ Try a free stress-busting meditation: https://www.wisemonkeyway.com/stress Sober Yoga & Meditation retreat in Bali: https://www.wisemonkeyway.com/bali Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rorykinsellameditation Your thoughts can help shape the future of the show. Take The Sober Effect Podcast Survey. Follow The Sober Effect on Instagram @the_sober_effect_podcast Kate @walking_the_straight_line Steph @this.is.steph.sober Email thesobereffect23@gmail.com Watch The Sober Effect Podcast on YouTube
Some of us quit drinking because we recognise it’s become a problem for us, but what if others say you didn’t have a problem? And you didn’t even have a rock bottom? Do we need to be in the gutter, or jail, before people accept we have a bad relationship with alcohol? A high bottom is still a bottom. You get to decide when drinking becomes a problem. Nobody else. Show Notes Your thoughts can help shape the future of the show. Take The Sober Effect Podcast Survey. Follow The Sober Effect on Instagram @the_sober_effect_podcast Kate @walking_the_straight_line Steph @this.is.steph.sober Email thesobereffect23@gmail.com Watch The Sober Effect Podcast on YouTube
This episode breaks from our usual format. Kate and Steph talk to Erica, a certified clinical hypnotist. She talks about behaviour change, and in particular, stress behaviours and how hypnosis can help to change unhealthy patterns in your life. She also provides two hypnosis exercises that you can do in the comfort of your own home, and listen to again and again. With this in mind, you should not listen to this episode while driving! If you are interested in working with Erica you can find her information in the show notes below. Show Notes Erica McPherson, the Director of Cherry Blossom Hypnosis, is a Certified Clinical Hypnotist and a member of the Master Hypnotist Society (MHS) and the National Guild of Hypnotists. Using the Master Hypnosis Society (MHS) system of hypnosis, she uses methods that have helped tens of thousands of people with weight loss, smoking cessation and stress management by means of hypnosis and Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques. If you would like to find out more, check out the following: Website - www.cherryblossomhypnosis.com Facebook page- Cherry Blossom Hypnosis | Kingston ON Instagram - cherryblossomhypnosis FREE ZOOM Talk Series - Events - Cherry Blossom Hypnosis Your thoughts can help shape the future of the show. Take The Sober Effect Podcast Survey. Follow The Sober Effect on Instagram @the_sober_effect_podcast Kate @walking_the_straight_line Steph @this.is.steph.sober Email thesobereffect23@gmail.com Watch The Sober Effect Podcast on YouTube
Childhood pressure often leads to teenage drinking as a means of seeking relief. In this episode, Hilary Phelps candidly shares her own journey, highlighting the pressure to fit in and connect as a teenager, which ultimately led her to lose sight of herself. Now over 16 years sober, she reflects on the non-linear nature of sobriety, emphasizing that challenges still arise. Hilary's story is a reminder that no one is alone on this journey; by supporting each other through the tough times, celebrating the victories, and being our authentic selves, we can navigate sobriety together. Hilary helps women every day through her coaching. You can find more information in the show notes below. Show Notes Learn more and connect with Hilary at hilaryphelps.com Your thoughts can help shape the future of the show. Take The Sober Effect Podcast Survey. Follow The Sober Effect on Instagram @the_sober_effect_podcast Kate @walking_the_straight_line Steph @this.is.steph.sober Email thesobereffect23@gmail.com Watch The Sober Effect Podcast on YouTube