Nicole Pietrandrea Hough is the founder and editor-in-chief of AFTER Alcohol-Free magazine and the founder of MocktailQuest.com, a search engine for all things alcohol-free. In 2020 she realized alcohol was not serving her or leading her to the life she wanted to create. Nicole set out on a journey to figure out what things would look like alcohol-free and has been sober since December 2020.  We talk about:  How Nicole quit drinking  The challenges of motherhood and guilt around...

Join me for a special bonus episode as I continue to experiment with Quit Drinking Quickies. These short and sweet bonus episodes are designed to offer you quick insights and tools on navigating life without alcohol.   Often, we think about breaking up with booze or divorcing it entirely. This quit drinking quickie episode talks about thinking about sobriety in a different way. Let’s leave alcohol behind and date sobriety together.  Ready to change your drinking? Join the next Alcohol Tipping...

Janey Lee Grace is an author, sober coach, founder of The Sober Club and host of the podcast Alcohol Free Life. She has a very colorful background life including singing with George Michael, having a top singles pop hit, and co-hosting on BBC Radio 2 for 23 years. She has written five books on Holistic living including the #1 Amazon best seller ‘Imperfectly Natural Woman’. In 2018 she quit drinking for ‘Dry January’ and never looked back.  We chat about:  Janey’s story- from singing with...

Susie is the founder of Zeroproof Experiences and one of the creators of “Sober in the City” weekend events. While Susie once enjoyed chardonnay, red blends, and sauvignon blanc, she no longer feels dependent on alcohol for socializing, vacations, or special occasions. Instead, she finds empowerment in her alcohol-free journey.  I’m excited to join Susie and the rest of the crew for the Sober in the City Seattle event September 6th-8th 2024. I’d love to see you there and meet in real...

Brian Hyman, RYT, is a yoga instructor, meditation guide, dharma teacher, author, and father. He has been sober since 2009, and he has been teaching yoga and meditation at Cliffside Malibu since 2012. His dedicated work in the field of addiction treatment and recovery combines yogic philosophy, Buddhist wisdom, Twelve Step principles, and timeless insights from various spiritual traditions.  Brian is the author of the new book "Recovery with Yoga: Supportive Practices for Transcending...

If you’ve been confused or overwhelmed with all the non-alcoholic drink options out there, listen to this podcast episode. Michelle Houston is here to help us figure out what NA drinks are out there, what they do, and how they might help you on your drinking journey. Michelle is the Co-Founder of To Be Honest Beverage Company, a hemp-infused non-alcoholic spirit. Her journey into sober curiosity originated from a mental health struggle, having been entangled with alcohol since age 14. With a...

Today, I’ve got a special guest all the way from the UK—Dupe Witherick. She’s an accredited alcohol-free well-being and transformational coach, and she’s got some helpful insights for you. Dupe’s also the author of the book A Cocktail of Clarity and host of the podcast, Thrive Alcohol Free. I’ll be on her show soon, so stay tuned! ️  We chat about:  How Dupe’s 21-day break from drinking turned into 3+ years alcohol free  The power of owning your choice  How we can experience more Joy Of...

Todd Kinney is an attorney who lives in Omaha, NE with his wife, four kids and two wiener dogs. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, golf, hanging out with his family (when they let him) and spending an unhealthy amount of time and money supporting the Iowa Hawkeyes. He quit drinking in 2019 and considers it the best thing he’s ever done for himself or his family. He is the author of I DIDN'T BELIEVE IT EITHER One Dad’s Discovery That Everything Is Better Without Alcohol.  We chat...

Wynne Melland, a Licensed Professional Counselor with 17 years of experience, leverages her expertise in leading behavior change groups and her own personal journey. As the founder of Rising Sober, she offers a transformative 12-week sobriety challenge and a mindfulness course titled Zenful Mind.  In this inspiring episode, Wynne shares her powerful story of quitting drinking, reclaiming her inner strength, and rediscovering her inherent worthiness.   We chat about:  Wynne’s journey to...

This episode is long overdue—it’s what I affectionately refer to as the Menopause Episode. While it’s undoubtedly valuable for women, it’s equally essential for men. After all, men have important women in their lives, and understanding menopause can benefit everyone.   Our special guest to hold our hand and guide us as we talk about menopause is Jane Hutchens, PhD. Jane has extensive experience in women’s health as an RN and educator. She has worked as a clinical nurse specialist in sexual...

Jinhyun Shin is a mental wellness entrepreneur and coach looking to normalize mental health. He is one of the founders of the mental health platform Penciv. Jinhyun is passionate about suicide prevention, especially by addressing the root cause of loneliness. As an ethnographer, he has explored the gap between people’s life situations and their inner feelings. He has created tools and language to help people understand and improve their mental health in practical and communal ways. He has...

Justin Boyd Long is a self-embracing nerd who loves crunching numbers, researching interesting things, and listening to podcasts, in addition to reading loads of books. He got sober at 32 but still felt uncomfortable in his own skin so he started counseling to overcome his past trauma. Justin wrote about his therapy sessions in his book, The Righteous Rage of a Ten-Year-Old-Boy.   Justin is on the podcast today to share his experience with overcoming drinking and using counseling to heal the...

This conversation with Ali Shapiro was so powerful. We got into some deep stuff about memories tied to food, feeling alone, and how overdrinking and overeating are connected.  Ali is the host of the top-ranked podcast Insatiable, a holistic nutritionist, integrated health coach, and rebel with a serious cause.  Ali developed TRUCE while in graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania, where she drew from her 17+ years of working with real life clients and her own personal healing journey...

Listen to this episode featuring Priscilla María, a Certified Trauma-Informed Life Coach, founder of the Cycle Breakers Club, and a proud survivor of trauma who has been alcohol-free for 12 years. Priscilla opens up about her personal journey through trauma, drinking, and mental illness in this candid conversation.   Priscilla’s life purpose is to help others heal from trauma, overcome limiting beliefs, and create their ideal lives. As a sober, bisexual Latina woman with diagnosed mental...

This January, I celebrated some big milestones for Alcohol Tipping Point. I hosted my 30th Alcoholiday, a monthly program to help you practice not drinking, and this is my 150th podcast episode. The biggest milestone, though, is celebrating four years of alcohol freedom!!!  In this episode, I share lessons I’ve learned that have really helped me stay sober, live a full life, and help you. I’m so grateful to you for listening to the show and participating in Alcoholidays. It’s my honor to help...

If you’ve ever found yourself caught in the shame cycle of drinking, detoxing, and then drinking again despite your best intentions, I recommend listening to this episode. On the show is Carolyn Robistow, host of Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting Podcast, therapist, habit change specialist, and former gray area drinker. Carolyn helps high-achieving, health-minded perfectionists squelch brain blocks and unhelpful habits. Learn how to go from Groundhog Day Drinking to Alcohol Free Badassing....

Join me for a special bonus episode as an experiment with something new – Quit Drinking Quickies! These short and sweet bonus episodes are designed to offer you quick insights and tools on navigating life without alcohol. In this episode, I talk about the concept of Data not Drama to help you overcome the shame and stigma attached to changing your drinking.  So, whether you're on a sober journey or simply looking for strategies to navigate life's challenges without reaching for a drink,...

Dustin Dunbar is the author of the new book You’re Doing Great! (And Other Lies Alcohol Told Me.) He combines his own experiences overcoming alcohol addiction with his PhD in psychology to expose the lies we all too willingly accept about alcohol.   Duncan escaped from the alcohol drinking matrix at the age of forty-eight and has since been helping others make their escape as a coach at WearetheAFR.org, a non-profit online community helping others with alcohol addiction and raising...

Join me for a special bonus episode as an experiment with something new – Quit Drinking Quickies! These short and sweet bonus episodes are designed to offer you quick insights and tools on navigating life without alcohol. In this episode, I dive into the acronym HALT, a powerful tool for managing cravings.  HALT stands for Hungry, Angry/Anxious, Lonely, or Tired – four key elements that can significantly impact your state of mind and trigger cravings. Learn how regularly checking in with...

Today’s show is about coaching and how it can help you change your drinking (and your life.)  Who better to have on the show to talk about coaching than Heather Lowe? Heather is the Founder of Ditched the Drink, a Certified Professional Life and Recovery Coach and the recipient of the Top Sober Coach Award from Coach Foundation. Heather also recruits, mentors, and trains new coaches.   I’ve had her on the show before (Episode 85) and I’m so happy to welcome her back.   We chat about:  What...

If you need more help socializing without drinking this is the podcast for you. On the show is former Party Girl turned Health & Life Coach, Author and Speaker, Rebecca “Bex” Weller.   Bex has proudly rocked sobriety since 2014. She is the Author of the bestselling sobriety memoir, A Happier Hour, as well as the books Up All Day, Chameleon: Confessions of a Former People-Pleaser, and RSVP Sober: Your Guided Journal for Socialising Alcohol-Free. Her work has been featured by The Huffington...

If you want the biggest health bang for your buck, ditch the drink and do Dry January. After 30 days off the sauce, you begin to see improvements in mental and physical health. People who take a break from drinking have shown improved sleep, less anxiety, clearer skin, better digestion, lower blood pressure, improved liver function and more energy.  This year it’s anticipated that over 1/3 (44%) of drinking aged adults will participate in Dry January!   To help you have a successful dry...

Your favorite Sober Grandma, Lynn King, is back on the show reflecting on life over 2 ½ years after quitting drinking. Lynn takes us through her journey, from the initial pink cloud of year one to the self-love discovery of year two, and the profound self-realizations of year three.   We chat about:  Lynn’s life before and after quitting drinking  Both of our personal experiences with depression   How removing alcohol doesn’t fix everything  Overcoming shame and regret for the past  Lynn’s...

On the show is Nico Morales, a coach, speaker, and author of Five Things to Know Before you Get Sober. Nico shares his journey of breaking free from opiates and alcohol addiction without traditional rehab or AA.  We talk about:  Nico’s experience with drinking and addiction  Four things to know before you get sober  The unconventional way Nico quit drinking How titration can help you stop overdrinking  How to manage pain without substances