Grace, Self-Worth & Sobriety: Rewriting the Recovery Narrative with Author Chris Janssen
In this powerful episode of Mindful Sobriety, Jane sits down with author and advocate Chris Jansen to explore the deeply personal journey behind her book Grace Yourself. Chris shares her experience navigating addiction, the struggle with moderation, and how sobriety became a path back to joy, freedom, and authenticity.
Together, we unpack the transformative power of grace, self-compassion, and community, and why self-worth is the foundation for lasting recovery. Chris speaks candidly about the danger of limiting beliefs, the liberation in rewriting your story, and why addiction is not a moral failure.
Whether you're on your own path of recovery or supporting someone you love, this episode offers insight, encouragement, and empowerment. You are worthy. You are not alone. And healing is always possible.
✨ What You’ll Hear:
- Why grace is a radical act of self-love
- The harm of moderation for some and the freedom of abstinence
- How to reframe limiting beliefs and reclaim your narrative
- Why community is a cornerstone of sustainable sobriety
- The cultural shift happening around alcohol—and how we can lead it
- A reminder that you were born worthy
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Chris Jansen and Her Journey
Introduction to Chris Jansen and Her Journey
01:49
The Inspiration Behind 'Grace Yourself'
The Inspiration Behind 'Grace Yourself'
06:08
Understanding Self-Worth and Addiction
Understanding Self-Worth and Addiction
10:22
The Concept of Grace and Self-Compassion
The Concept of Grace and Self-Compassion
15:13
Chris's Relationship with Alcohol
Chris's Relationship with Alcohol
20:49
Finding Freedom in Sobriety
Finding Freedom in Sobriety
23:04
Understanding Limiting Beliefs About Alcohol
Understanding Limiting Beliefs About Alcohol
25:46
Rewriting the Narrative: Changing Your Story
Rewriting the Narrative: Changing Your Story
28:58
The Power of Community in Recovery
The Power of Community in Recovery
31:11
Navigating Different Recovery Paths
Navigating Different Recovery Paths
36:08
The Importance of Agency and Choice
The Importance of Agency and Choice
39:48
Cultural Shifts Around Alcohol Consumption
Cultural Shifts Around Alcohol Consumption
41:39
Recognizing Inherent Worth Beyond Addiction
Thank you for listening. We hope you enjoyed this episode!
Follow @janewballard and @dfwyogagirl on Instagram to stay in touch! And as always, be sure to rate, review and subscribe so we can continue to spread our message far and wide. We are so incredibly grateful for the support of our listeners!
Meet Chris!
Chris Janssen, MA, BCC, is a USA Today bestselling author and board-certified performance and mindset coach. With a master’s in counseling psychology and experience on Tony Robbins’ elite coaching team, Chris helps high-achieving perfectionists overcome self-sabotage and thrive under pressure. Her work has been featured in USA Today, Newsweek, Thrive Global, and more. A California native, Chris lives with her husband Scott and enjoys skiing, golf, horses, and outdoor adventures.
Connect with Chris at chrisjanssencoaching.com or follow her for more inspiration on Instagram! Grab your copy of Grace Yourself today!
Recognizing Inherent Worth Beyond Addiction
Thank you for listening. We hope you enjoyed this episode!
Follow @janewballard and @dfwyogagirl on Instagram to stay in touch! And as always, be sure to rate, review and subscribe so we can continue to spread our message far and wide. We are so incredibly grateful for the support of our listeners!
Meet Chris!
Chris Janssen, MA, BCC, is a USA Today bestselling author and board-certified performance and mindset coach. With a master’s in counseling psychology and experience on Tony Robbins’ elite coaching team, Chris helps high-achieving perfectionists overcome self-sabotage and thrive under pressure. Her work has been featured in USA Today, Newsweek, Thrive Global, and more. A California native, Chris lives with her husband Scott and enjoys skiing, golf, horses, and outdoor adventures.
Connect with Chris at chrisjanssencoaching.com or follow her for more inspiration on Instagram! Grab your copy of Grace Yourself today!
Creators and Guests
Host
Jane W Ballard
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.
Guest
Chris Janssen
Chris Janssen, MA, BCC, is a leading results coach in performance and mindset and a bestselling, award-winning author. She has worked with hundreds of sought-after athletes, creatives, soldiers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses internationally, helping them to close the gap between where they are and where they want to be. In addition to her academic achievements, Chris trained with and worked on Tony Robbins’ team of results coaches at the #1 personal development and peak performance strategy company in the world. As a board-certified coach with a master’s in counseling psychology and over 25 years of experience, Chris excels in helping high-achieving perfectionists navigate performance pressure, overcome self-sabotage and rewrite narratives. Through her successful and sustainable Living All In methods, clients learn to attach meaning to life events and circumstances beyond their control. A California native, Chris and her husband, Scott have been married for nearly 30 years. Together, they raised three children, now thriving young adults. Chris and Scott split their time between Los Angeles and Colorado and love to ski, golf, be with their horses and adventure outside.