This episode is personal. Today, I want to tell you how I went from feeling trapped in a cycle of overdrinking, shame, and self-hatred to helping others break up with alcohol. I became a sobriety coach not because I studied it in a textbook, but because I lived it. I know what it’s like to feel stuck—knowing you're drinking too much but terrified of what life would be like without alcohol. I know the anxiety, the self-judgment, the exhaustion of promising yourself you’ll cut back and going ba...
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This episode is personal. Today, I want to tell you how I went from feeling trapped in a cycle of overdrinking, shame, and self-hatred to helping others break up with alcohol. I became a sobriety coach not because I studied it in a textbook, but because I lived it. I know what it’s like to feel stuck—knowing you're drinking too much but terrified of what life would be like without alcohol. I know the anxiety, the self-judgment, the exhaustion of promising yourself you’ll cut back and going ba...
Ever had one of those days when you’re overwhelmed or exhausted and think, “A drink will make me feel better”? You're not alone—and you're not wrong that it feels like it helps. That first drink brings a rush of dopamine and a temporary sense of relief. But here’s the truth: alcohol can’t actually fix what’s wrong. In this episode, I’ll walk you through: why your brain turns to alcohol when you’re stressed, sad, or burned out;what alcohol can do (temporary sedation) vs. what it can’t do (solv...
How to Drink Less
This episode is personal. Today, I want to tell you how I went from feeling trapped in a cycle of overdrinking, shame, and self-hatred to helping others break up with alcohol. I became a sobriety coach not because I studied it in a textbook, but because I lived it. I know what it’s like to feel stuck—knowing you're drinking too much but terrified of what life would be like without alcohol. I know the anxiety, the self-judgment, the exhaustion of promising yourself you’ll cut back and going ba...