#alcoholfree

Ditched the Drink is a wellness company dedicated to helping professionals drink less before it gets worse. Heather provides content, knowledge, coaching, and education to individuals and organizations seeking to be more alcohol free. Heather is passionate about coaching, connecting people with alcohol free resources, and creating a positive sober community. Tune in as Robbie and Heather have an enjoyable conversation around all things alcohol, alcohol-free, and the freedom from alcohol.

Thank you to our sponsor:

Bonbuz: https://bonbuz.com/

Scott Strode, sober for over 25 years, is the Executive Director of The Phoenix, a transformational nonprofit he founded in 2006. The Phoenix is fueling a movement that is changing how society looks at addiction and recovery. They provide free programs both in-person and virtually, across the globe, including yoga, climbing, music, CrossFit, art, and more. The only cost to participate is 48 hours of sobriety. Scott says, “It might be the activity that brings someone in, but it’s the community of sober friendships that keeps them coming back.” Thank you Scott!

Susie Streelman is the founder of Zeroproof Experiences, an innovative venture creating memorable “Sober in the City” weekend experiences which redefine the concept of fun without alcohol. Peggi Cooney is the Chief Connection Officer and together with Susie, they curate immersive events that celebrate life, connection and personal growth without the need for alcohol. Tune in to hear all that Zeroproof Experiences has done and is doing in the alcohol-free space, including a “Sober in the City” event in Portland, Maine September 7-10. Thank you Susie and Peggi!

This week DeAnn is joined by two special guests that have made an impact in the alcohol free and/or sober curious movement.   These normalizers are working to show us that alcohol free does not have to be boring and to help us build a new type of community that is smashing stigma.

Susie Streelman @zeroproofexperiences
Peggi Cooney @thissideofalcohol
http://www.zeroproofexperiences.com

• Overcoming the sometimes newly found social anxiety we discover in sobriety
• The joy of alcohol free socializing to build meaningful connection 
• We discuss Peggi's book, "This Side of Alcohol"
• Susie and Peggi "Quit Lit" Recommendations 
• Susie and Peggi's sober jams
• Upcoming sober in the city events 

Episode Mentions and Accounts to Follow
@zeroproofexperiences
@thissideofalcohol
@theluckiestclub
@artofgrowth
@euphoric.af
@sipple.co
@laura_mckowen
@youarenotstuck
@thisnakedmind
@alcoholexplained
@anndowsettjohnstonofficial
@joshthenonalcoholic

Bibliotherapy Books Mentioned:
We Are The Luckiest,  By: Laura McKowen
You Are Not Stuck, By: Becky Vollmer
Euphoric, By:  Karolina Rzadkowolska
This Naked Mind, By: Annie Grace
Alcohol Explained, By: William Porter
Drink, By: Ann Dowsett Johnston

Music Therapy Recovery Jams Mentioned:
Susie
Prince, 1999
 https://open.spotify.com/track/2H7PHVdQ3mXqEHXcvclTB0

Peggi:
Tones and I, Cloudy Day
https://open.spotify.com/track/0mA7zotmg2ZFMRALljdZsS?

Help us reach 1,000 LinkedIn followers on the Sober Positive Workplace Showcase Page:
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/sober-positive-workplace/?viewAsMember=true

To stay up-to-date on our Mini Music Therapy Sessions please subscribe to our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBlfJpgP6KPlNoyN928vFkg

If you have questions, or comments or would like to be a guest on the show, send an email to:
info@showupandstay.org

More information about our project is available at:
https://www.showupandstay.org/
https://www.soberpositiveworkplace.org/

For podcast updates follow us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/showupandstayorg/

Music Created and Produced by Katie Hare.
https://www.hare.works

In today's episode, I talk about how difficult it is to walk away from an unhealthy relationship, whether that be a friendship or a romantic partner. Be kind to yourself, do the things you love to do, and remind yourself that in order to see the progress you just have to do the work. 

I'm sorry for going MIA btw, things got challenging reaaaal quickly. I'm excited to be back though <3 

If you're new, I hope you enjoy!