Jane W Ballard
Bio
Jane Ballard, LCSW-S, CEDS, PMH-C, is a licensed psychotherapist and Alcohol Free Life coach. She is the founder of Jane Ballard Wellness, a private practice offering in-person counseling services in Dallas, TX and virtual individual and group coaching to women in the United States and beyond. After waking up to the realization that alcohol was a barrier to living her purpose, she set out to make information, support and connection more accessible to like minded women.Appears in 38 Episodes
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...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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...
S1 E22 The Real Sober Stories with Emily: From Vineyards and Boardrooms to Thriving Alcohol Free
In this conversation, Jane Ballard interviews Emily Jacobsen, an alcohol-free coach, about her journey to sobriety and her decision to help others in their own alcohol...
S1 E21 The Real Sober Stories with Lisa
Lisa shares her journey of growing up in a traumatic household, dealing with loneliness and low self-esteem, and finding solace in alcohol. She recounts her experience...
S1 E20 Uncovering Subconscious Messages: The Key to Disconnecting from Alcohol
Alli Eldridge shares her journey of becoming alcohol-free and the doors that have opened since making that choice. She grew up in Florida with a loving family and had ...
S1 E19 Repairing Your Relationship with Food and Your Body with Intuitive Eating
In this episode, Jane Ballard discusses the topic of body image and disordered eating. She explains that body image is a fluid concept that fluctuates throughout life ...
S1 E18 Finding Hope and Purpose In Recovery
Jonathan Boyd, a recovery coach, shares his journey from growing up in an alcoholic home to finding sobriety and purpose in life. He discusses the importance of empath...
S1 E17 Childhood Best Friends Recover Out Loud
Jane, Amanda and Renn discuss Renn's childhood and the journey she went through to find her identity. Renn grew up in a close-knit family and had a strong sense of bel...
S1 E16 Why not you?
In this conversation, Amanda and Jane discuss the concept of getting out of robot mode and chasing after dreams. They talk about how sobriety and self-reflection can h...
S1 E15 The Wise Monkey Way
Rory Kinsella, a Vedic meditation teacher and sober coach, shares his personal journey of quitting alcohol and finding meditation. Growing up in England and Australia,...
S1 E 14 Alicias story of becoming free on the inside
In this conversation, Alicia Mills shares her journey from struggling with alcohol addiction to finding sobriety and purpose in life. She discusses the challenges of m...
S1 E13 How Sweta Sansara Broke Barriers: From Nepal to Hollywood, Marine Corps Service, and Mental Health Advocacy
SummarySweta, a Hollywood actress and the first female Marine from Nepal, shares her journey of overcoming childhood trauma and addiction to embrace sobriety. She emph...
S1 E12 Name It To Tame It: Cindy's Story Of Healing From Grief In Sobriety
In this episode, hosts Jane and Amanda interview Cindy, a licensed therapist, yoga instructor and alcohol free advocate. Cindy shares her experiences, struggles, and ...
S1 E11 The Sober Curious Movement and Why Labels Aren't Always Helpful
In this conversation, Amanda and Jane discuss the impact of labels and the sober curious movement. They explore the negative effects of labeling oneself and others, su...
S1 E10 The Real Sober Stories With Anne
SummaryIn this conversation, Anne Nicely shares her personal journey of growing up in a small town, dealing with childhood anxiety, and finding healing and redemption....