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What is a Healthy Relationship with Alcohol?

Is it possible to have a healthy relationship with alcohol? What is considered healthy? How come some people can enjoy it successfully while others cannot? It comes down to many factors, and ultimately, the individual’s intention. Through awareness and education, we can learn what defines a healthy relationship. For some, this can be done. For others, it’s an invitation to get honest with where they are and an opportunity to make positive changes. Those on medications, pregnant, or experiencing anxiety,...

Adaptogens – Your Non-Alcoholic Companion

This week we have a guest blogger, Keli Maire. She is the creator of the Sober Feast and has a passion for recipes, food pairings and all things non-alcoholic. You can read more about Keli and her mission on her website, https://thesoberfeast.com/ If you’ve been looking at healthier options for non-alcoholic drinks, you might have read about adaptogens. Adaptogens are plant-based substances that are said to increase the “state of non-specific resistance” in stress.[1]It’s believed that adaptogens have the capacity...

Why You Should Share Your Story

I still remember the first time I told a friend about my drinking. She responded that if I weren’t careful, I would be forced to give it up rather than it being my choice. Wow. Her words stayed with me for another two years. I continued to drink, but her voice was in my head. Like others, I had to reach my “enough” before taking my addiction seriously. That day came in the summer of 2016. I sought out a...

10 Reasons to Hire a Life Coach

Have you been wondering why you should consider hiring a life coach? Maybe you’ve been asking, “What can I expect from working with a coach?” Or possibly you've never considered the reasons to hire a life coach. I get it, you’re not broken or need to be fixed, but we all could use support from someone that has your best interest at heart. You’ve likely heard of the big giants such as Tony Robbins, Brendan Burchard, Mel Robbins, John Maxwell,...

Living a Double Life in the Mommy Juice Culture

I still remember that phone call in the summer of 2017 from my friend, Beth. She is a sweet Southern belle with a cute accent that occasionally drops the “all y’all” saying. Beth is what I would describe as the church-going, business owner with an MLM company, mother of 3, that is trying to juggle it all. From her peers and the outside world, she has everything most women would die for, including a supportive husband of 15 years. As...

Dry January Benefits and Suggestions

If you’re one of the several million people ready to ditch the booze this January, you are in good company. Dry January, as it’s formally called, has become extremely popular over the past several years, and for good reason. As the holidays start to wind down, you may be looking back on the past few months at your overindulgences and welcome a clean slate. This is the perfect time to start the New year (and the new decade) off right!...

How To Find Purpose In Life

Have you’ve been pondering the question, “what’s my purpose in life?” If so, you’re not alone. Most people have asked this question several times. Do you fear that you may never find it? Word Hippo dictionary defines the word purpose as: An intention in which something is hoped to be accomplished. The reason for which something or someone is used or suited for. One of my favorite books that define purpose is, “If You Want to Walk on Water, You Need...

13 Things to Never Say to a Non-Drinker

There are some things you just should never say to a non-drinker. The reason WHY someone is choosing not to drink is private to them and varies from recovery, diet choice, religious reasons, or just because they don’t like alcohol. If you don’t want to appear ignorant, inconsiderate, or embarrassing to yourself, consider refraining from the following: Come on; you can have just one! - Having just one maybe like having 10 for the person. Would you tell an obese...

Could YOU be a Gray Area Drinker?

Many adults that drink alcohol could easily fall into the gray area category. They experience similarities regarding their inner conflicts and struggles. Most are overworked, overstressed, and pulled in many directions. In other words, they lack having work/life balance and joy in their lives. Some are searching for a life purpose. Some have very little to no self-love or respect or carrying around unresolved childhood trauma. Men and women that fall into the gray area tend not to drink at...

10 Tips to Survive Holiday Stress

From Thanksgiving turkeys to holiday decorations, it seems the moment the calendar nears the end of November, we’re in stress mode to “get it all done”. We run around like crazy monkeys trying to accomplish every task in front of us. It’s exhausting! When you’re hyper-stressed, what is it that you’re doing to relieve the overwhelmed feeling? Are you snapping back at loved ones in anger? Perhaps are you eating too many cookies or desserts? Are you drinking more than...