Have you thought about taking a break from alcohol but then decided that you’re just not ready to stop drinking? Even if we know that it's is dragging us down, the idea of stopping drinking can be so daunting (and scary) that we can stay in the drinking cycle for...

If you love drinking like I did, I know it’s almost impossible to imagine that you could be happier sober. Before I stopped drinking I imagined that my life without alcohol would be lonely, boring and depressing.  I thought that I would always want to drink, feel...

Raising a child with ADHD, Autism or neurodivergence can be mentally, emotionally and physically exhausting and alcohol can seem like an easy way to relax and turn off your brain at the end of the day Neurodiversity encompasses a variety of conditions such as autism,...

How To Embrace Sobriety As A Power Move To Transform Your Life If you’re just starting out on the alcohol-free path, it’s possible you are holding on to some negative images of what “sober life” is like.  Before I stopped drinking, I thought sobriety would be boring,...

Have you ever felt like you’re drinking for “medicinal purposes” to get through your monthly menstrual cycle and perimenopause symptoms? I’m 48 and the first time I had a hot flash I texted my girlfriends to ask “Oh my god, is this what a hot flash feels like? What...

Can quitting drinking be the catalyst to uplevel your life and explore a midlife makeover?  Yes! Once you stop drinking 🙅🍷you’ll find you have more time, money, energy and confidence to pursue new interests and opportunities - the perfect time for a midlife makeover....

Have you ever found yourself reaching for a drink to shake off a feeling of overwhelm, stress, insecurity or imposter syndrome? I used to drink to feel less nervous the night before a big presentation, an interview or a performance review. 🫣 I worried that I didn’t...

If you’ve reached 90 or 100 days of sobriety, you might be wondering what to expect between 100 days alcohol-free and 6 months sober. Does alcohol-free life get easier between 3 months and 6 months sober? What are the challenges and triggers you should watch out for...

How can you stop thoughts of moderating alcohol from driving you back into the drinking cycle? Have you ever decided to stop drinking to get 5 days, 30 days or 100 days in and start to think "Maybe I can have just one glass of wine every once in a while...", only to...

Why Do Women Lose Self-Trust?  High-achieving women who struggle with alcohol are often smart, hard working and struggle with trusting in their own worth, instincts and decisions.  Before I stopped drinking, I identified as a people-pleaser and an overachiever who...

The Alcohol-Free Wellness Revolution | How To Eat To Change How You Drink When I was in my 20s, I bought into the idea that drinking in moderation was “good” for me.  And why wouldn’t I? At the time red wine was being marketed as a “health” food. Articles and research...

Naptime Is Not The New Happy Hour | On Loving And Leaving Alcohol This podcast episode is a deeply personal one because the work of my guest, Stefanie Wilder-Taylor, both reinforced my identity as a ‘wine mom’ who loved to drink and, years later, inspired me on my...

Are you a blackout drinker? Because I was. I’ve probably forgotten more of the “big nights” of my 20s and 30s than I remember.  Actually it’s not that I forgot them, it’s that I drank enough alcohol that my brain didn’t record any memories of large chunks of those...

Dry January is in the news as more adults are signing up to take part in the annual challenge of 31 days with no alcohol. What began in 2013 as a public health campaign from Alcohol Change UK with the goal of encouraging people to take a break from alcohol so they...

Do This, Not That: A Sober Coach’s Advice On How To Keep Your New Year’s Resolution To Stop Drinking Taking a break from drinking, whether for Dry January, a 100 day no-alcohol challenge or quitting drinking completely, is one of the best New Year's Resolutions you...

15 Ways To Keep Your Sober Motivation Going When You're Quitting Drinking If you’ve ever tried to stop drinking or take a longer break from alcohol you know how hard it can be to put together 2 weeks or 30 days or 4 months of sobriety.  Sober momentum is precious and...

When I was drinking I was the furthest thing from mentally strong and resilient.  I went through most days feeling like I could barely cope with life.  Between the 3 AM wakeups, hangovers, promising myself that I would not drink and then buying a bottle of wine during...

If you’re in your first year alcohol-free, you might not know how to ask your family and friends to support your sobriety during the holidays.  But whether or not you realize it, getting help and support from the people around you to navigate the holidays alcohol-free...

Feeling anxious about how to stay alcohol-free during the holidays? In this special episode of The Hello Someday Podcast I've gathered a trio of sober coaches and alcohol-free life experts to help you enjoy your sober holiday season.  If you're nervous about how to...

The "Happiest Season Of All" can be a big challenge to navigate alcohol-free, especially in early sobriety. But with the right strategies you can cope with holiday season anxiety and family stress without drinking over it. Let's be real, facing the holidays with your...

I get asked a lot about what my kids know about why I quit drinking. So today my 9 year old daughter, Lila, is joining me on the podcast to chat about how I talk to my kids about alcohol, why I quit drinking and what she thinks about her mom being a sober coach (and a...

If you’re taking a break from drinking or quitting alcohol completely, how do you navigate friendships in sobriety that were created in bars and cemented bonding over bottles of wine? Most women I know have a lot of fears around how their friendships and social groups...

Do you feel disconnected from your partner?  If you're a high-achieving woman, you're not alone. Many women who are kicking ass at work and home are also lonely and struggling to connect in their marriages. Maybe you're busy, overwhelmed and have gotten into the habit...

What should you expect to feel and experience in your first year of sobriety? Whether you're sober curious, in early sobriety or a few months along, you probably want to know what to expect in your first year alcohol-free. ✨ How will you feel at different milestones?...