I’m a poet and a podcast speaker who some time speak about empowerment My bedroom at home offers a great symbol of who I am and what is important to me. The walls are simply painted pale and decorated with photographs of imagination.My briefcases are filled with some books I bought from every failed dates I went ,and my desk is covered in make up stains . I’m not very feminine so i sometimes struggle with my identity . Follow me on Instagram let’s vibe @Extra_almondmilk
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Meg and Bella discuss the ups and downs of navigating an alcohol free life in Australia's alcohol centric culture. This highly rated podcast, featuring in Australia's top 100 self improvement podcasts, is a must for those that are trying to drink less alcohol but need some motivation, are curious about sober life or who are sober but are looking for some extra reinforcement. The Not Drinking Alcohol Today pod provides an invaluable resource to keep you motivated and on track today and beyond ...
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Meg: The real reasons I drank alcohol!
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Have you ever wondered what lies beneath the surface of your habits, driving them to become part of your daily life? Join me, Meg, as I unravel the complexities of my alcohol dependency, fueled by deep-seated feelings of unworthiness and anxiety. It's a candid reflection on how social drinking transformed into a solitary escape, rooted in childhood…
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Chris Gimpel: Cheers to a Hangover-Free Aussie Festive Season
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Chris Gimpel, Head of Client Engagement at the Clean Slate Clinic and a Smart Recovery Facilitator, chats to us about navigating the Aussie festive season without alcohol. Chris was formerly engaged in the banking sector and gave up alcohol a few years back in December right in the midst of the festive season, so he has a few tips or two to share o…
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Have you ever considered how deeply alcohol is woven into our society's fabric, and what might happen if you step away from it? Join us on the Not Drinking Today podcast as we explore this profound transformation with Tabbin Almond, a coach with This Naked Mind and an author, who overcame her own struggles with alcohol. Growing up amidst a culture …
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100th Episode Milestone Celebration with Meg and Bella
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Celebrating our 102nd episode, we (that's Meg and Bella!) reflect on our favourite podcast episodes and the conversations that we have had the honour of recording of the last two years. Join us as we share stories from our favourite episodes featuring inspiring guests like William Porter, Professor Selena Bartlett, Annie Grace, Emma Bardwell, Sophi…
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The Critical Role Anti-Craving Medications Can Play in Alcohol Recovery: All Your Questions Answered By Dr Chris Davis, Clean Slate Clinic
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Today we talk to Dr. Chris Davis, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of the Clean Slate Clinic about the critical role anti-craving medications, such as Naltrexone and Campral, can play in alcohol recovery. Dr Davis answers all of your questions about these medications, including how they work to reduce cravings, how long you need to be on them, …
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Maggie Klaassens: On her journey to the (Sober) Summit!
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Ever wondered how the "mummy wine culture" might be impacting your journey to health and fitness? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Maggie Clausens, the host of the Sober Summit, as she candidly shares her battle with habitual wine drinking—from her first drink in high school to the sophisticated wine culture she became immersed in as an…
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Sober Yoga Girl: Alex McRobert's Inspiring Memoir
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Today, we welcome back Alex McRobert, known to many as the Sober Yoga Girl, who shares her inspiring journey in the recent release of her memoir, Sober Yoga Girl, from a school teacher in the Middle East to becoming a yoga teacher and sober coach in Bali. Alex candidly discusses how a transformative experience led her to a life centered around heal…
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Maryanne Petkac: A Path to Wellness and Alcohol Freedom
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Can the loss of a loved one catalyse a journey of profound personal transformation? Mayianne Petkac, a dedicated alcohol freedom coach and yoga instructor, opens up about her powerful journey to sobriety following the loss of her mother in 2020. Maryanne shares how her casual drinking habit escalated during her first marriage, becoming a nightly ri…
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Voice of Change, Foundation for Alcohol Education & Research CEO, Caterina Giorgi
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Today we talk to Caterina Giorgi, the CEO of the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) about the crucial role FARE plays in Australia in commissioning research on alcohol harm and advocating for essential changes to Australia’s alcohol laws and policies. We cover a lot in this episode, including the alarming ways alcohol advertising …
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Exploring ADHD and Neurodiversity with Faye Lawrence
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Ever wondered how ADHD manifests differently in children and adults, or between males and females? In our latest episode, we promise to provide those answers and more with the help of our returning guest, Faye Lawrence. Now a specialized coaching therapist, Faye shares her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD in 2022 and offers a unique perspective…
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Breaking Barriers with SMART Recovery CEO, April Long
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If you are sober curious or are on a mission to drink less, you will likely have heard about SMART Recovery, an evidenced based recovery method that is as an alternative to other recovery programs, including 12 step programs. Or perhaps you've attended a SMART Recovery meeting or two? Today we are joined by April Long, the CEO of SMART Recovery and…
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Danielle Fleming: Navigating pregnancy and alcohol.
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What experiences led Danielle Fleming, a former heavy drinker in the hospitality industry, to transform her life and become a pregnancy sobriety coach? Discover Danielle's powerful story of resilience and change as she opens up about the grip alcohol had on her and the life-altering moment of realizing she was pregnant in January 2020. Hear how she…
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The Nude Nutritionist, Lyndi Cohen, on How to Farewell Binging Food & Booze
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Today we talk to Lyndi Cohen, AKA The Nude Nutritionist, about making peace with food and booze. Lyndi helps people to farewell binge and emotional eating and to find a healthier and more balanced way to think about and approach food, based on self-compassion, acceptance and kindness. Lyndi also happens to be an alcohol-free woman. Lyndi opens up a…
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Sober Socialising and Building a Strong Community
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Ever wondered how embracing patience, persistence, and resilience can transform your life? Join us as we speak with Mags Sheridan, an embodiment coach whose journey of quitting alcohol and embracing sobriety since 2016 has profoundly reshaped her world. Mags delves into her extensive involvement with SMART Recovery, a program that employs cognitive…
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Hello Sunday Morning With CEO, Dr Nicole lee
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Hello Sunday Morning's (HSM) CEO, Dr Nicole Lee, joins Not Drinking Today to talk about the remarkable work HSM does to support individuals to drink less. HSM's mission is to aim to change the world's relationship with alcohol one Sunday at a time! This is exactly what HSM does via its incredible Daybreak App, research, weekly blogs and social medi…
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love when ppl talk shit and bring up my struggles because damn right I lost it all and I’ll never deny that LOL but let’s talk about the strength that I had to get the fuck up and get myself out of every situation I have endeared these past years alone! Quick to say it couldn’t be you , you’re right bitch God would never put such a heavy load on a …
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Crafting Inclusivity: The Seadrift Story
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Can a passion for local flavors and a desire for inclusivity redefine an entire industry? Join us as we sit down with Carolyn Whiteley, the visionary co-founder of Seadrift Distillery, to explore her transformative journey from a career in global spirits marketing to pioneering the non-alcoholic beverage movement in Australia. Carolyn opens up abou…
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Transforming his life in January 2019, David Wilson, Certified Grey Area Drinking Coach and Public Speaker, is dedicated to motivating others to transform their lives, overcome personal challenges and embrace life with a renewed mindset. His Top 10 Apple Podcast 'One For The Road' reaches a global audience with over 300K downloads in the first year…
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Pay attention to the environments where you become your favorite version of yourself.
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Kate Nichols: From Hidden Drinking to Empowered Sobriety
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What if your dependence on alcohol not only jeopardised your health but also strained your most treasured relationships? This week, we have the privilege of speaking with Kate Nichols, an inspiring alcohol recovery coach who shares her heartfelt journey from university drinking habits to a life of sobriety. Kate's candidness about hiding her drinki…
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SOBER SEX! Let's Talk About It Right Now ....
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* This is not the best topic to listen to on speaker with your kids in the background! ** If the topic of sex is triggering for you, then perhaps hit pause and move to another episode OK, SOBER SEX… Let’s talk about it. Why?! Because it comes up a lot. Discreetly and tentatively at first but it presents as a major issue often when alcohol is remove…
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Getting present and sober with Ellie Crowe
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Have you ever wondered how societal norms around drinking are subtly shaping your habits? This week, we're thrilled to welcome Ellie Crow from the Present and Sober Podcast. Ellie, a This Naked Mind senior certified coach, bravely opens up about her gradual shift from casual social drinking to using alcohol as a coping mechanism after becoming a mo…
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Girl Walks Out of A Bar: Recovered Lawyer & Trailblazing Author Lisa Smith
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What drives a successful lawyer to reveal a hidden struggle with addiction? In this compelling episode, we sit down with Lisa Smith, author of the acclaimed memoir "A Girl Walks Out of a Bar," who bravely shares her journey from the high-stakes world of law to battling alcohol and cocaine addiction. The book recounts her descent into and recovery f…
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Eliza Parkinson: Parenting a child with Special Needs
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Join us as we chat with Eliza Parkinson, an alcohol mindset coach, who shares her journey from social drinking in her teens to the pressures of "mommy drinking culture" during motherhood. Eliza faced emotional turmoil, especially after her second child was diagnosed with special needs, and turned to alcohol to cope. Discover how Eliza realised that…
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Surf Your Urge: Ride Your Craving Wave and Regain Impulse Control
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Have you ever felt the grip of an alcohol craving, only to feel powerless against it? In this episode, we explore the empowering technique of 'surfing the urge'. This technique is backed by by science. It alters your brain's circuitry to allow greater control over impulses and emotional regulation so that you can hit pause between a craving and kno…
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Today, we have the honor of speaking with William Porter, the insightful author of "Alcohol Explained." William spent years in the throes of his own drinking career, unknowingly gathering the research and experiences that would later form the foundation of his life-changing book. In this episode William is generous in his knowledge and wisdom. Will…
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Are you drinking too much? 10 Red Flags to Consider
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Have you ever woken up at 3am with a pounding heart and a regretful mind, questioning your decision to indulge in those extra drinks? Or found yourself promising to cut back, only to slip back into old habits when stress kicks in? Today Bella talks about her 10 unmistakable red flags that signal it's time to reevaluate your relationship with alcoho…
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It’s all gonna work out. This love shit, this healing shit,
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I never imagined that so many special memories in my life would be a blur. The harsh reality of alcohol-induced blackouts left a mark on what should have been some of the clearest and happiest days of my life. Tune in as I, Meg, unravel the harrowing connection between these blackouts and anxiety, and the role they've played in my own journey. It's…
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Maintaining a Sober Practice with Soberful Author, Veronica Valli
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Veronica Valli, a recovery coach with nearly 24 years of sobriety, and one of the "originals" of the modern alcohol free movement, joins us to share how she maintains her sober practice after all these years. Hint - she's written about how she does it in her insightful book, Soberful, which talks about 5 pillars of a sustainable sobriety, that Vero…
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Margie Coltharp's journey from playing victim to finding self love.
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Struggling with alcohol can feel like a lonely battle, but Margie Colthorpe's story offers hope and community. In our latest episode, she shares her courageous journey from addiction to recovery. Margie's turning point came with a medical emergency, which prompted her to embrace self-acceptance and embark on a path of enlightenment. Her story is a …
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Emma Gilmour: Living AF, Parenting and Finding Calm in Midlife
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When Emma Gilmour of Hope Rising Coaching joined us, she didn't just bring a big laugh (and that we did many of!) — she brought an open conversation about her recent autism diagnosis, raising neurodivergent children, perimenopause, giving up alcohol and finding calm in a chaotic world! Sigh... Emma is just awesome. We talk about parenting children …
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Try not to think about tomorrow, just be present for today 🌻
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Susan Larkin and her journey to finding her authentic self!
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Have you ever felt the weight of a wine glass tug not just at your hand but your entire life? Susan, our incredible guest and This Naked Mind certified coach, bravely opens up about her transition from stress-induced drinking to a vibrant alcohol-free existence, offering an intimate look at the liberation that comes with breaking free from the bott…
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Sometimes resting is the most productive thing you can do for your mind, body, and soul. Stop guilt-tripping yourself for doing what’s best for you. Take a break & sit the fuck down. Recharge yourself as much as you recharge your phone. Clear your head, you don’t have to go to every party, every kickback & every link-up. Get into some self-affirmin…
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Sober Legend, Jen Hirst, Shares How She Rebuilt Her Life from the Ground Up
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Today we talk to Jen Hirst! Jen is an open book when it comes to her experience with alcohol addiction. She says it like it is and discusses how she recovered with transparency. This is what drew me to Jen. Her honesty about how dark it got has been such an inspiration for many who can relate and say 'yep me too!". Jen now dedicates her time to hel…
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A couple received a strange gift on their wedding day 🤔
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Trish Tucker May; Nutrition Gut Specialist
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Imagine waking up to a life where the haze of alcohol no longer clouds your clarity, a life where wellness and sobriety walk hand in hand. That's the transformative journey Trish Tucker May, nutritionist and founder of Passion4Juice, shares with us in a revealing conversation about the complexities of alcohol addiction and the pursuit of health. Tr…
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Justine Whitchurch - Thriving After Addiction
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Justine Whitchurch was on our TVs in the 90's, thriving on the surface, but drinking to soothe anxiety and OCD underneath. In this episode, Justine's story reveals the harsh realities of addiction—how it can lead us to isolation, shame, near death — and turn us into someone we hardly recognise. As with many of us, Justine's dependence on alcohol sl…
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Have you ever reached for a glass of wine to wash away the blues, only to find the weight of the world heavier on your shoulders? It's a story many of us know all too well. In our latest chat, Meg unravels the intricate ties between alcohol and depression, making sense of how this coping mechanism can backfire and deepen our struggles with mental h…
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This monologue is from Casting Africa ❤️but was too shy to submit it
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Find Your Sober Tribe with Tribe Sober Founder Janet Gourand!
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When Janet Grand swapped her hectic London life for Cape Town, little did she know that her own journey to sobriety would inspire the birth of Tribe Sober, a fabulous sober community, supporting individuals to feel less alone as they embark on their mission to drink less alcohol. Janet talks about the power of connection as a motivating force to he…
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Colleen Clifford's story from Binge drinker and Binge eater to Freedom!
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Have you ever found yourself trapped in the cycle of binge drinking, wondering if there's a way out? Colleen Clifford, a health and alcohol recovery coach, joins us to share her harrowing yet hopeful journey from the depths of alcohol dependency to the freedom of sobriety. Her raw account delves into the social seduction of binge drinking, the deni…
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You are allowed to change the price of what it costs to access your energy. Boundaries will feel “disrespectful" to people when you’ve spent your whole life over-giving, oversharing, & being the genuine friend in order to take care of others around you. 🏗Things I learned from this guest 🏗**We are all born ignorant it's our duty to find knowledge **…
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Transforming How You Drink and Eat with Natalie West's Fusion of Psychotherapy and Nutrition
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Today we welcome Natalie West, a high-performance psychotherapist whose innovative work is forging new paths in treating alcohol dependency. This episode promises to redefine your perspective on the role of nutrition in habit change and offers a fresh understanding of how our earliest experiences and value systems shape our subconscious and our hab…
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If you plan on fixing things with a person, listen to me......🗣TALK ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED! Talk about why things needed to be fixed in the first place. Talk about what you feel went wrong and ....listen louder.... ALLOW THEM to tell you what they feel went wrong as well. Don’t be dismissive of their feelings. Apologize where it’s needed… because some…
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From drinking alcohol for Confidence to drinking in Isolation.
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Meg hadn't realised how her drinking at social events to ease her anxiety, was going to eventually turn into a secretive habit. In a heartfelt conversation, Meg opens up about how her drinking evolved into a coping mechanism for social anxiety. What started as a way to ease into social situations gradually became a reliance on alcohol for solitude,…
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Two lessons I learnt from this episode The best exercise to a healthy lifestyle is to swing your head left and right when you’re being handed junk (NO)Every time you eat a meal you're either treating a disease or feeding a disease
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Secret Drinking Red Flag Alert: Sneaking a Cheeky Pour to Drinking Home Alone
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It’s underground. It’s shameful. It’s dangerous and it is happening in households all around us. Many hiding their drinking look great on the outside (for a while, for years even) and many do not know why they are doing it. They want out, but it’s a really hard behaviour to fess up to. It’s very personal, runs deep and very confusing. In this episo…
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When you’ve really outgrown/ healed from certain things you do not want to be around or associate yourself with that anymore. You can give others grace and understanding but sometimes you’re literally disgusted with who you used to be. It’s not about thinking you’re better it’s about wanting better for yourself. Y’all should try it instead of victi…
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