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S1 E51 Vince Trujillo, This Naked Mind
In this conversation, Vince Trujillo shares his journey from being a musician and a drinker to becoming a Naked Mind coach, focusing on changing people's relationships...
S1 E50 The Real Sober Stories UNCHAINED With Dennis Haynes
SummaryIn this podcast episode, Amanda and Dennis Haynes discuss Dennis's journey through addiction, recovery, and personal growth. They explore his childhood experien...
S1 E S49 The Real Sober Stories with Katie Bongard, California Mom, Counselor and Founder of Untamed Guidance for Girls
Jane sits down with Katie Bongard, an inspiring voice in the alcohol-free community, school counselor and empowerment coach for tween and teen girls. Katie shares her ...
S1 E48 5 Simple Strategies to Protect Your Peace and End the Year Strong with Jane Ballard
In this episode, Jane discusses the prevalent issue of burnout, sharing personal experiences and insights from her therapy practice. She emphasizes the importance of s...
S1 E47 From Struggles to Strength: Amanda's Journey
In this conversation, Amanda Richards shares her journey from a challenging childhood marked by her mother's struggles with addiction to her own battles with alcohol. ...
E46 Meditation Monday "Just Let Go"
In this episode of Mindful Sobriety, Amanda guides listeners through a meditation focused on the theme of letting go. She emphasizes the importance of releasing contro...
The Peace We Crave
Keywordssobriety, recovery, emotional sobriety, meditation, mindfulness, addiction, personal growth, healing, coping mechanisms, supportSummaryIn this conversation, Ta...
The Real Sober Stories with Mario Bencivenga
Jane sits down with Mario Bencivenga, a 25 year old writer from Long Island, New York. Mario shares his journey to sobriety, detailing the influences that led him to ...
Alex McRobert, The Ultimate Sober Yoga Girl, on Transcending The Party Life and Manifesting a Life of Meaning and Purpose
In this episode, Jane and Amanda sit down with their friend, Alex McRobert, found of the vibrant sober community, The Mindful Life Practice. Alex McRobert shares her u...
Kristi Tanner on Healing from Divorce, Postpartum Depression and Addiction to Thriving as a Single Mom of Four, Sobriety Advocate and Entrepreneur
Postpartum depression, mommy wine culture, the darker side of social drinking, blackouts, marriage, grief and recovering from all of the above - we covered SO MANY imp...
S1 E41 Early Sobriety, Transformation and Psychedelics with Annie Clark
In this conversation, Amanda and Annie Clark discuss Annie's journey to becoming alcohol-free and her experiences in the recovery community. They explore the challenge...
S1 E40 A Ballet Dancers Story of Surrender & Change with Eugene Barnes
In this conversation, Amanda interviews Eugene, who is connected to The Phoenix, a sober active movement. Eugene explains that The Phoenix is a welcoming community for...
S1 E39 Katie Butler, Retired Party Girl Turned Creator of Alcohol Free in Dally Inspires AF Glamour, Fitness and Fun
Jane sits down with Katie Butler, creator of Alcohol Free in Dally and influencer of alcohol free fun in Dallas and beyond. Katie shares her transformative journey to ...
S1 E38 Finding Soulful Clarity with Mara DeMauro
Jane sits down with Mara DeMauro, a sober curious lifestyle coach. Mara shares her journey of redefining her relationship with alcohol and finding soulful clarity. The...
S1 E37 Anxiety & Radical Acceptance
In this conversation, Amanda discusses the concepts of acceptance, radical acceptance, and radical self-acceptance. She shares her personal experience with anxiety and...
S1 E36 The Real Sober Stories with Ashlee Roberts: Stepping Into Her Power Through Elective Sobriety
Did you know that you don't have to have a problem with alcohol to quit drinking? Sobriety is available to all, from those diagnosed with alcohol use disorder to the o...
S1 E35 Healing from Compulsive Behaviors
In this episode, Quentin discusses his journey with recovery dharma, a Buddhist-inspired approach to recovery from addiction. He shares his experience with substance a...
S1 E34 Breaking The Upper Limit with Sober Curious Life Coach Renee Adams
Jane sits down with Renée Adams, former division I athlete, powerlifter, wife, sister, daughter and soon to be certified sober-curious, life coach who specializes in h...
S1 E33 Sober Stories: An Addiction that was Fueled by Secrecy and Shame
Amanda Elliott shares her journey of overcoming addiction and finding self-compassion. She works in recovery coaching and emphasizes the importance of mental and behav...
S1 E32 Soaking Up Joy and Making Waves in Ireland with Grey Area Drinker Olivia Farrelly
Olivia Farrelly, a gray area drinker from Ireland, shares her journey of giving up alcohol and becoming an Alcohol Free Lifestyle mentor and podcaster. She discusses t...
S1 E31 Championing Wellness for Women Who Do It All | Hint: Less is More
Jane is sitting down with the incredible Megan Swan, the CEO of Megan Swan Wellness, about her journey to sobriety and her work in making wellness a way of life. Megan...
S1 E30 The Power of Recovering Out Loud with Dawn Gardner
Dawn shares her childhood experiences of moving frequently and the challenges of building connections. She discusses her early experiences with substance use, starting...
S1 E29 Healing Binge Behaviors and Emotional Eating with Coach Colleen Clifford of Pure Potential
In this episode, Jane Ballard interviews Colleen Clifford, a passionate health coach and alcohol-free lifestyle advocate, dedicated to empowering women to reclaim thei...
S1 E28 Plant Medicine & Finding What Works For You
Dusty Burrows, a licensed professional counselor and man in recovery, shares his journey from addiction to sobriety and his involvement with Recovery Dharma and plant ...
S1 E27 Breaking Free From Ambivalence: An Exercise In Merging the Subconscious and Conscious Parts of the Mind
In this episode of the Mindful Sobriety The Podcast, Jane and Amanda discuss the concept of ambivalence and how it can affect our decision-making and relationships. Th...
S1 E26 The Ripple Effect of Ditching Alcohol with Best Selling Author, Karolina Rzadkowolska
In this episode, Jane Ballard interviews Karolina Rzadkowolska, a master mindset coach and author of 'Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You.' ...
S1 E25 Hurting People Hurt People
Amanda reflects on the different chapters of her life as a mother and the upcoming transition as her son graduates and goes to college. She discusses the importance of...
S1 E24 The Alcohol Paradox: Practical Tools for Cultivating Authentic Connection in Sobriety
SummaryIn this episode, Jane explores the concept of connection and how it relates to changing one's relationship with alcohol. She discusses the reasons why people dr...