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What is healthy anger anyway? How do I know if I have healthy or unhealthy anger? How can I calm myself down when I do get angry?

And how do I cultivate it?

Let's just have a quick peek at this: Healthy anger means observing and experiencing anger without being overwhelmed and reacting to it- by keeping it out of our animal-reactive brain and nestled nicely into our CEO brain where it can do its fantastic job!!

All your questions will be answered, and discussions will flow in this bright and bushy-tailed episode, so sit back and settle in for some Lily and Zoë time..... and remember things are never what they seem!!

Where are you with anger?  What can you do to make anger work for you?  Share your thoughts with us now at Chicks@SoberChickLife.com

 

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Emotional vulnerability, e.g. putting our hands up in class, reaching out for help, voicing our opinion, is more often felt as anxiety about being rejected, shamed or judged as inadequate. We are literally afraid that if someone finds out who we really are, they will reject us. In this episode, you will learn how to recognize your vulnerability, navigate it, and work with it to empower you instead of keeping you stuck in a life where you take no risks and self-growth takes a back seat. Get ready to taste the sweet nectar of courage!!!

What do you think about vulnerability and how it has shaped your alcohol freedom journey?  Write us at Chicks@SoberChickLife.com

 

 

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Naltrexone with The Sinclair Method?  Is it good?  Evil?  Effective?  How does it work?  How much does it cost?

Our special guest, Brian Noonan, founder of https://www.sinclairmethod.org/, answers all of these questions and more.  Join us to find out if Naltrexone is worth considering for you.

Spoiler alert:  Coach Lily used it and loved it.  

Share your experience with Naltrexone and Sinclair Method with us at chicks@soberchicklife.com

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Hearing anyone's story and knowing from experience how brave and vulnerable it is to tell and share makes us feel so blooming grateful for Ed, so thank you for being amazing by contributing to helping people live the lives they really want.  In this beautiful episode, Ed shares his story and experience with alcohol and without.  The ups and the downs make for an extremely inspiring listen, especially for those wondering about making some changes with your consumption too.

Ed speaks honestly and passionately about his story and how deciding 'not to drink for now' has positively impacted his life.  He talks about the importance of a supportive community and how it has helped him successfully transition to a healthier lifestyle.  He shares his thoughts on the importance of taking things one step at a time and how that has been instrumental in his journey.  

The episode is full of insight and hope and a great reminder that we can all make changes in our lives and that anything is possible.  Ed's story is inspiring and we are so grateful that he shared it with us.

Contact us with your thoughts and questions:  Chichs@SoberChickLife.com

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What happens to unchecked anger? Or repressed, internalized anger? And what do you mean by benefits? How can there be benefits to being angry?! Would you believe us if we told you that anger builds our self-esteem and self-image, allows for proper boundaries and restores our sense of self?!

Being willing to embrace difficult emotions such as anger rather than repressing or avoiding them is a sign of emotional intelligence. When we are emotionally intelligent (which is what we are all growing in ourselves by being and learning here), we do not resist anger but instead welcome it with curiosity and caution. Anger is potent, after all, and needs to be treated with care. Still, if understood and acknowledged, we become emotionally resilient.

Get ready to dig in, expand your knowledge and understanding of this emotion and watch this new information ripple throughout your life. So come on, jump into the world of anger with us, and we think you might even enjoy yourselves!!

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Is it dangerous to be uncomfortable?  Lily thought so until one day while struggling up a hill, her running coach said something life-changing.  "I'm just more comfortable being out of breath." And just like that, Lily's world opened up.  "I realized I believed it is always dangerous to be uncomfortable.  It is safe to be out of breath, and it is safe to be emotionally uncomfortable too."  

Listen in to recognize if you are being held back and what to do about it.  This is going to rock your world.

The only way out is through.

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Are other people and events sabotaging your efforts to stop drinking?  Do you feel like they're standing in your way and tripping you just as you're about to taste the sweet nectar of success?  If that's a yes, then know you're not alone, and there is a solution.  Today we will help you unpack what is happening and show you how to master your triggers.  It's deep and it's very good - the lady coaches are on fire AGAIN!

Questions?  Comments?  Want help to stop drinking?  Give us a shout at Chicks@SoberChickLife.com

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n this episode, Coach Teri Patterson gets really real and guides us through understanding what the monkey nuts is going on with our craving sugar the minute we put the bottle down!  Is sugar that bad for us?  Why?  What can we do to stop eating the damned stuff?  HELP Coach Teri!!

Lucky for us, she very generously said YES to being on the podcast to answer all our/your questions and blows our minds with her science and tactics to take down our cravings!  A MUST-LISTEN!!

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Moderation is something most of us consider.  Well, we certainly did. Our guest, Kate Kings bravely and generously reveals her process for making the moderation decision.  It is raw and vulnerable and beautiful.  Your heart will thank you for listening in.

To learn more, check out our moderation episode:  https://soberchicklife.simplecast.com/episodes/considering-moderation.  It overflowing with the science, tools, and tactics you need to make your moderation decision.

What is your moderation story?  Does Kate's story resonate or create a shift in your thinking?  Share it with us at Chicks@SoberChickLife.com

 

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Our emotions are an essential part of us. When we shut them down, we are shutting down those parts. What parts of you have you shut down along the way of life and what has it cost you? Is the solution to a bad day at work or a fight with your partner to shut down that emotion with a drink? When you were a kid expressing anger, were you sent to your room and/or punished until you could turn it off and behave? Crybabies are weaklings, right? Don't be sad. I'll give you something to cry about! Be strong! Today we discuss how these misunderstood and unexpressed emotions create destructive behaviours such as over-drinking and what to do about it.We adore hearing from you!  Send us your questions, struggles, wins, and celebrations! Chicks@SoberChickLife.com

Counting your alcohol-free days can be a great way to stay accountable and motivated to stay sober. It can also be a great way to track your progress and remind yourself how far you have come.

On the flip side, counting days can become a source of obsession and pressure, leading to feelings of guilt and shame if you slip up. The critical thing to remember is that it’s your decision to count days or not – and that your choice should be based on what’s best for you.

We hope you enjoy listening, and feel free to throw any questions our way so we can keep this podcast catering to your needs and interests and one you can relate to!!

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In this gem of an episode, brimming with honesty and humour, we meet and fall in love with Kate, who has been alcohol-free for 15 months! We talked to her about discovering the truths about alcohol and how she felt about them, regret, cravings, what made her want to stop, and so much more. We said this episode is brimming, but it's actually overflowing with wonderful and heart-felt sharing from which we can learn so much. So, thank you for being our guest today, sweet Kate

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Cravings are a normal part of recovery; they are harmless and don’t have to be something you fear. Cravings are just thoughts or impulses that we interpret as physical urges.

It’s important to remember that cravings are just thoughts, and the power to overcome them lies in how we interpret them. If we recognize cravings as thoughts, we can learn to manage them more effectively.

In this episode, we look into the various strategies to help manage them, such as distraction techniques, questioning, deep breathing, and mindfulness, to name a few!

Coaches Lily and Zoë hope that opening our eyes to what really is will help you navigate this incredible journey to freedom from alcohol easier. Knowledge is power and you'll get loads of both in this episode.

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PS:  If you know someone who needs to hear this, do them a solid and share the episode.

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Sleep:   a topic we all want to know more about! In this very informative but not preachy episode, we are diving in feet first so you understand that: 

1. You’re not alone and 
2. If you’re unhappy with your sleep, you can fix it!!!

We look into what sleep does for our quality of life and what effect alcohol actually has on its quality and quantity. Then we continue into the holy grail of information land as we talk through what solutions are available to get us sleeping like babies again and waking up ready to take on the day.. hell, the planet!!!

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Each time people like John say yes to coming on this podcast, they open the doors to hope, opportunity and empowerment to you.  Through the stories of people like John, you can gain the courage and motivation to make changes and take your first steps toward a healthier lifestyle.  As you can now see, you are not alone.  It doesn't matter where you are on your journey to alcohol freedom.  We're all in this together.

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In this inspiring episode, we share a better approach to changing unwanted behaviour.  We're turning our back on the old way of doing things, which not only doesn't work, it is miserable.  This old way requires us to immediately stop that behaviour with zero preparation, backing knowledge, community or support.  Nope!  Not sustainable and downright damaging to our beautiful minds.  So, how about we look at change differently and start with 'Knowledge' before action?  Yes!  we hear you say, 'What are you talking about, Coach Lily and Coach Zoë, you crazy gals?!' Our response?  'Just trust us - this literally works.'

Questions?  Give us a shout at Chicks@SoberChickLife.com.

 

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"Life is so much easier with healthy boundaries."  Sure, easy enough to say, but what does that mean?  Won't standing up for yourself feel like a confrontation that just isn't worth it, or worse, backfires?

Set aside your doubts, listen closely, and discover:

• How to know if setting a boundary will make you happier.
• Why they work.
• When to use them.
• How to make them work for you.

We love you guys!

PS:  Want to send some love back our way?  Even the tough love variety is welcome.  Chicks@SoberChickLife.com

 

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Hey are you feeling stuck? Stuck in a rut of wanting to change so bad but it’s just not happening? What if there were just a few questions you could ask yourself that could help you over the hill? They’re here yes here in this wonderful episode with your two favourite coaches!!

Be sure to download the PDF worksheet for this episode

We love hearing from you!!!  Chicks@SoberChickLife.com

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Is your drinking worrying you, and are you finding it difficult to open up about it because it just feels so darn uncomfortable and shame-inducing? Well, our guest Goeff is here today to open up the conversation around this taboo topic when it comes to men wanting to question their drinking and do something about it. He does so with so much honesty, grace and humour one can't but feel like everything's going to be ok- he did it, and so can you!

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Is the promise of moderating enticing?  Do you look around, see other people seemingly under control with their drinking, and wonder what their secret is?  What is up with the people who say  alcohol-free is more fun and easier than moderating?

Listen to today's episode, where you'll:

• -learn the facts about moderation  
• -viewpoints to consider  
• -tips for how to approach the decision
• -a roadmap for test driving moderation.

Do you have questions for us?   Ideas?   Tough love we need to hear?  Chicks@SoberChickLife.com

 

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