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Drink Less; Live Better
THIS is the magic place where doubt, hope and action meet! Let's find JOY and COLOUR on the other side of alcohol! We don't have to hit rock bottom, we're allowed to want something different and we CAN choose to improve our lives from this point onwards. Sarah was 40 and reconsidering her relationship with alcohol. She was tired and overwhelmed; she'd got a lot on her mind and a glass of wine or a G and T at the end of the day seemed like a treat or escape but... deep down she knew…
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- Drink Less; Live Better
293. Good endings
In this episode, I’m exploring what makes a good ending, from habits and relationships to jobs, life circumstances and coaching relationships, and how we can…
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292. What are you seeking?
What are you really seeking when you reach for a drink? Discover how understanding your needs can help you make choices that bring you closer to the life you…
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291. What Are You Tolerating?
What have you stopped questioning simply because you’ve got used to it? This episode explores the everyday things we tolerate, including our relationship with…
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290. What if you stopped trying to make everyone understand you?
In this episode, I explore the freedom that can come from stopping trying to make everyone understand your choices, particularly when you’re changing your…
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289. You're allowed to change your mind
In this episode, I’m exploring why changing your mind can be a sign that you’re paying attention, growing and getting to know yourself better. Coaching with…
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288. Transactions and relationships
I’m exploring the difference between transactional and relational living, and how bringing more connection into our lives can help us feel more fulfilled…
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287. Congruence
I’m exploring congruence, why trusting ourselves means listening to what we know to be true, and how this can support us in drinking less. Coaching with Sarah…
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286. Things you'll never hear me say (part 16) You need more personal development/growth
I’m questioning whether our obsession with self-development and constant self-improvement is actually helping us live better lives. Coaching with Sarah Click…
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285. Why We Love Learning
I explore what my love of learning might reveal about the deeper needs for curiosity, growth, competence and meaning. Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are…
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284. Finding ourselves
I’m exploring why “finding yourself” may be the wrong question, and how we can keep building and becoming throughout midlife. Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if…
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283. To be human
I explore what it means to be human when we notice what feels wrong, care deeply about ourselves and the world around us, and want things to be better…
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282. Writing a eulogy
Let's think about what writing our own eulogies can teach us about the life we're living now and what we want it to stand for. Coaching with Sarah Click HERE…
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281. Are we living too fast?
In this episode, I explore what happens when we slow down, listen to our bodies and make more room for being in a life that often asks us to keep doing…
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280. An identity do-over
In this episode, I explore how our identities evolve throughout life and why changing your relationship with alcohol can become the beginning of becoming…
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279. Consistently Inconsistent
I explore why being inconsistently human doesn't stop us building a life of quiet, meaningful consistency where it matters most. Coaching with Sarah Click HERE…
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278. A path through a field
Something different today - A bedtime story in which I share how slowing down, noticing nature, and walking without hurry can gently lead us back to peace…
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277. Reflections on a retreat
I’m taking you behind the scenes of our retreat to share what it takes to create a weekend where genuine connection, rest and lasting memories can flourish…
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276. A reminder of who you are
In this episode, I reflect on how we can lose touch with ourselves during hard seasons and how we gently find our way back through memory, connection, and…
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275. Expectations - reasonable and unrealistic!
I explore why reasonable expectations can still leave us feeling disappointed, and how we can respond with greater understanding of ourselves and others…
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274. A story about a scarf
A story about a scarf that isn't really about a scarf and what it taught me about comfort, resilience, and emotional attachment. Coaching with Sarah Click HERE…
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273. People Don’t Understand a Life They Don’t Live
In this episode, I explore why people struggle to understand lives they haven’t lived and how to feel steadier when misunderstood. Coaching with Sarah Click…
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272. Seeing the world as it is, not as we want it to be
In this episode, I explore the balance between accepting reality as it is while still creating meaningful change in our lives and communities. Coaching with…
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271. Self awareness - a word of warning
Today let's explore the surprising balance between healthy self awareness and overthinking, and how to find a calmer relationship with ourselves. Coaching with…
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270. bold opinions, lightly held
Mastering the art of “bold opinions lightly held” helps you stay grounded yet adaptable in life’s journey. Sarah tells you why! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE…
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269. care vs control
In this episode, I explore the subtle difference between care and control, and how loving relationships can sometimes start to feel emotionally heavy. Coaching…
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268. Rethinking the bucket list
I share a calmer, more personal way to think about bucket lists that focuses on everyday moments rather than pressure-filled milestones. Coaching with Sarah…
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267. Things you'll never hear me say (part 15) I get it
I share why I’ve stopped saying “I get it” and how deeper listening creates more meaningful connection. Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to…
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266. Stand Out, Don’t Blend In
Let's look at why blending in dulls our lives and how standing out—through honesty, values, and self-expression—creates deeper connection and fulfilment…
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265. Be discerning
Today I explore why being discerning supports your wellbeing and challenges the belief that it makes you difficult. Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are…
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264. Things you'll never hear me say (Part 14) "Let me play devil's advocate"
Nope, you won't hear me say it - listen in to find out why! Today we explore why “playing devil’s advocate” can undermine connection, and how owning our words…
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263. Five Ways to Say No (Without Making It a Drama)
Sarah shares five simple, realistic ways to say no without guilt, drama, or over-explaining. Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your…
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262. You’re Allowed to Outgrow Things
Sarah explores why it’s okay to outgrow habits, relationships, environments, and alcohol—and how to give yourself permission to evolve. Coaching with Sarah…
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261. Why We Defend Ourselves (Even When We Know We’re Wrong)
Today Sarah explores why we get defensive even when we know we're wrong! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your relationship with…
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260. How to Recover From Being Wrong
Today let's explore why being wrong is an unavoidable part of life, how to accept mistakes with honesty and compassion, and how to turn those moments into…
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259. The power of persistence
A powerful reminder that lasting change doesn’t come from force or willpower, but from steady, consistent persistence. Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you…
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258. Things you'll never hear me say (Part 13) No judgement here
We explore why “I’m non-judgemental” isn’t true, why we all judge, and why open-mindedness is a more honest and powerful alternative. Coaching with Sarah Click…
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257. What's the best that could happen?
A simple mindset shift that helps you move from fear-based thinking to possibility-led action in your drinking and your life. Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if…
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256. Taking small risks
Small risks create powerful clarity, helping you build self-trust and make changes that align with your values. Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready…
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255. Clear is kind
In this episode, Sarah explores why clarity is kind, how it reduces friction, and how boundaries and honest asking help us live more aligned lives. Coaching…
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254. At the end of January, we do this...
A gentle end-of-January reset for people who want sustainable change, kinder goals, and a calmer approach to drinking and personal growth. Coaching with Sarah…
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253. Overcoming Overwhelm
Overwhelm isn’t a personal failure. In this episode, Sarah explains why life feels too much and how to design days that breathe. Coaching with Sarah Click HERE…
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252. Rest for the restless
In this episode, we explore why rest feels so hard, the different types of fatigue, and how to meet your nervous system’s real needs. Coaching with Sarah Click…
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251. How to Avoid Burnout in 2026
In this episode, Sarah explores what burnout really is, why it happens, and how to prevent it sustainably in 2026 and beyond. Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if…
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250. Goal Setting – Do We Need Inspiration or Desperation?
In this episode, Sarah explores whether lasting change comes from hitting a breaking point or being pulled forward by hope, and how blending desperation with…
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249. Why do people drink at Christmas?
A compassionate look at five common reasons people drink at Christmas, with gentle ways to navigate the season with or without alcohol. Coaching with Sarah…
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248. It's the most wonderful time of the year - or is it?
A gentle, compassionate look at the light and shade of Christmas, with practical support for navigating stress, family dynamics, loneliness, and alcohol…
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247. What is the kindest way to look at this?
Might the question... “What’s the kindest interpretation of this behaviour?” help us stay grounded, compassionate, and connected when people around us act in…
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246. You can start today
A gentle reminder that you don’t need a perfect moment to change—this episode explores how you can begin drinking less, shift habits, and choose what’s right…
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245. Bright Spots and Dark Corners
Why life isn’t binary, how bright spots and dark corners coexist, and how embracing the shades in between helps us live with more compassion, resilience and…
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244. Bless You
Hmmm.... a seemingly kind platitude - or is it? Let's examine it in today's episode! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your…
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243. YOU are the expert in you
You are the expert in you. In this episode, Sarah explores what happens when we trust our own inner wisdom instead of outsourcing it to others. She shares how…
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242. Your window of tolerance
Sarah talks about our “window of tolerance” and teaches us how to expand it for a more balanced life. Let's understand our nervous system’s responses to stress…
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241. Is compassion the opposite of pity?
Anne Lamott talks about compassion and pity and portraying compassion as a connection to another's struggles versus pity as a detached, often condescending…
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240. Life will be lifey
In this episode, Sarah explores what it really means when “life gets lifey.” She shares three gentle reminders for navigating tough times — how to stay rooted…
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239. What are you holding on to?
Here are five great tips to support you to loosen your grip on things that no longer feel good to you! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to…
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238. You are your own most important project
To-do lists, deadlines and responsibilities - Sure, they might matter but not as much as YOU matter... working on Project YOU is the most important work of…
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237. Sober October - 5 tips
Here we are - Sober October! Let's get this month enjoyed, let's love this season! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your relationship…
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236. Staying motivated when you're tired and drained
How to keep going when you don't feel like it. Listen in for a pep talk! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your relationship with…
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235.Things you’ll never hear me say (Part 12) " We all have the same 24 hours in a day"
You, me, Oprah and Beyoncé we've all got 24 hours in our day - Haven't we? Well, no, actually - here's why... Listen in. Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you…
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234. Is help the sunny side of control
"Is help the sunny side of control" A thought from the works of Anne Lamott. Let's take a closer look! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to…