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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
233. New Term Reset
It's September - time for Sober September! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your relationship with alcohol? Click Here if you want to…
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232. Some feelings are more comfortable than others
... and that's an uncomfortable starting point! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your relationship with alcohol? Click Here if you…
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231. Advice that isn't asked for is probably criticism
Unsolicited advice, while sometimes well-intentioned, often backfires. It implies that the recipient is doing something wrong and that is not nice to be on the…
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230. How you feel NOT how you look
Before and After comparisons, Sarah's got something to say on this subject - Of course she has! Listen in. Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to…
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229. Other people's discomfort
Overheard... “When we have a get together, you should drink because others don’t know what to do with you when you’re not drinking and it’s not fair on them.”…
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228. The wine witch
I've got bad news for you if you often refer to your wine witch... ding dong! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your relationship with…
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227. Is alcohol glamorous or cleverly marketed?
I guess you already know how I'm going to answer this... listen in anyway... I have thoughts! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your…
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226. What if confidence didn't come in a glass?
because... it doesn't you know! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your relationship with alcohol? Click Here if you want to change your…
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225. When did getting drunk become a joke?
Today let's explore the normalisation of excessive drinking, particularly among women, questioning why getting drunk is often portrayed as humorous in our…
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224. A Restaurant Rant
I'm not really one to get my knickers in a twist over things I cannot control however, this is worth a mention! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready…
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223. Don't lose this moment by searching for another
Ahhh Yes... That restless habit of searching for the next perfect moment while completely missing the one we're living in right now! Let's talk about it…
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222. The Power of "I don't want to"
The Power of "I don't want to." A small sentence that might change change your life. Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your…
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221. To Succeed
A poetry episode today... To Succeed by Ralph Waldo Emerson. A poem about success that completely reframes how we think about achievement and fulfillment…
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220. Sober Summer: Five Strategies for Finding Serenity
Conquer summer sobriety with five powerful strategies! In this episode Sarah explores how to navigate social situations alcohol-free, simplify your summer for…
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219. Re-parenting and self care
Re-parenting and self-care... two approaches to personal healing that share similarities but serve distinct purposes. Listen today and find out more. Coaching…
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218. Alexithymia
Have you ever been accused of being "cold" or "detached" when inside you're actually experiencing... something, but you just can't quite name it? Listen in to…
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217. Emotional entanglement
Our challenge lies in finding the balance between connection and separation... Emotional Entanglement - what do we need to know? Coaching with Sarah Click HERE…
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216. Morning routines
Disclaimer: If you have a solid routine that works for you - then you have got something that is neither torture nor ridiculous, and you should carry on with…
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215. 4 years of The Drink Less; Live Better Podcast
May 2021 and I thought to myself.... Well, I'll start writing, recording, editing and publishing this podcast and I'll see how long it takes me to run out of…
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214. Things you’ll never hear me say (Part 11) "What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger"
Sarah argues that suffering isn’t a pathway to personal growth, and emphasises the importance of seeking support and acknowledging vulnerability. Coaching with…
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213. Parenting and Alcohol - Creating Honest Conversations
The often uncomfortable topic of parenting and alcohol, Sarah explores how parental drinking habits influence children’s perceptions of alcohol. Coaching with…
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212. "Things you’ll never hear me say" round up
Today is a round up episode... 10 of the 'Things you'll never hear me say' horrors! Previous episodes of 'Things You'll never hear me say' If I can do it…
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211. Welcome to your Sober Spring
Sarah explores the top three benefits of a sober lifestyle, offering practical strategies and resources to support your alcohol-free journey. Learn how to…
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210. Articulation - can you ask?
Can you ask for what you want and/or need? Who can you ask? What does it feel like when you ask? Listen in today for a few of Sarah's thoughts on this thorny…
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209. Things you'll never hear me say (Part 10) "It is what it is"
"It is what it is!" Urrrghhhh don't get me started! OK - do... I just need a 6 minute episode to get this one off my chest - ENJOY! Coaching with Sarah Click…
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208. The truth about our judgements
This is a STICKY one, we want to consider ourselves to be judgement free - 'there's no judgement here' and yet this statement is just not true! SORRY! Here's…
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207. Thank You and No Thank You
Sometimes we don't want what we've been offered. There are ways to say 'No Thank You' and ways to try and change the norm (if we try with care and kindness)…
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206. Things you'll never hear me say (Part 9) "This is a safe space"
Ahhhh... This one really grinds my gears. Listen in today to find out why and then drop me an email to let me know your thoughts sarah@drinklesslivebetter.com…
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205. Your choice to feel powerful
You can choose to feel powerful about your choice not to drink. It might take a bit of consideration - but YOU CAN. Let's put self-doubt aside and look for the…
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204. Our need for reassurance
Do you need to know what others think before you go ahead and make your decision? Listen in today to find out why we do this! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if…
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203. Conflicting thoughts
We know more than one thing can be true at a time... but what do we do when it's your thoughts that seem to be so opposed? Listen in today to find out!…
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202. Self-talk
Well, well, well - If it's isn't that voice in my head again! Hello ME! Let's have a closer look at what's going on here then! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE…
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201. Intellectual dishonesty
All the times I lied to myself but dressed it up as a truth or even a half truth... Time to be totally honest now! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are…
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200. Listen in and listen well
Ahhh yes... being heard, being listened to, being understood... what a relief. Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your relationship with…
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199. The ONE thing
New Year: New Me is OUT New Year: ME is IN The ONE thing... you need to know today - listen and enjoy. Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to…
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198. The pain of work vs The pain of regret
It's a fundamental truth of life - there will be two 'hards' and you get to choose which one you want. Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to…
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197. That's a wrap on 2024
2024 we get to close gently and here we are welcoming in 2025. Don't forget to download your Year Compass Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to…
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196. Beyond Boxing Day
Ahhh The post-Christmas haze - Welcome, welcome. Listen in today for some ideas about how this can be different next time. Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if…
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195. Christmas Eve Deep Breath
Listen on repeat for the next few days if you need to. 💖 I believe in you 💖 Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your relationship with…
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194. 3 strategies for the season
Listen in for three valuable ways to navigate the festivities this week! Take note and then execute (... the strategies don't execute any people)! Coaching…
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193. The Jury is out
Sitting on a jury is going to involve judgement isn't it? Find out why Sarah is not altogether delighted about this prospect! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if…
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192. Storytelling for the soul
If you’d like the opportunity to tell your stories out loud, to be deeply heard my 2025 coaching programme is now available. 12 months of coaching with Sarah…
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191. Comparison
"Comparison is the thief of joy"... Eleanor Roosevelt (and me... often.. to anyone who will listen - unless I need to hear it myself 😬) Listen in for more…
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190. I thought I'd feel different
I thought I'd feel different, I'm confused. The way I feel does not match up to my expectation... why? I've got you, friend - listen into this episode to…
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189. Find your peace
Including... The Pause Practice The Release Ritual The Perspective Shift and more to help you find your peace and more importantly HOLD your peace. Coaching…
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188. Take action from where you are
Action to DO or action to BE. You get to decide. Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your relationship with alcohol? Click Here if you…
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187. Your annual reminder
This time of year, every year, I like to write about and talk about No-Vember and what it means to me, my planning and my winter season. Listen in and let me…
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186. Old directions won't lead you to new places
The world is constantly changing and YOU are constantly changing and that's a good thing. Every now and again update your sat nav, your route map, your…
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185. Fact or opinion?
BEWARE: Are you talking about what you think as a fact and is it actually an opinion? Is someone else delivering you the 'hard facts' and what they are giving…
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184. High functioning vs functioning
What does it mean to be a functioning alcoholic? Are you coping with high functioning anxiety? Does the 'functioning' part make it easier for you or easier for…
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183. What support do you want or need?
Can you ask for what you want or need? Do you even know what it is you want or need, or what you DON'T want or need? This can be a tricky one when we stop and…
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182. Becoming next-level you
It's coming... the next version of you? You V2? You but better? Ready to LIVE BETTER? Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your…
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181. Autumn Alcohol Free Inspiration
Do you need some Autumn Alcohol Free Inspiration... I've got you! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your relationship with alcohol?…
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180. Better than expected
Do we always expect life to be life-y or does it sometimes work out "better than expected" for you? Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change…
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179. This is a safe space or is it?
In this episode Sarah explores the nuanced concept of “safe spaces,” emphasising that safety is subjective and cannot be universally defined. While a space may…
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178. Buddhist Compassion
Wise Compassion vs Idiot Compassion An interesting perspective from my coaching frontline! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your…
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177. A new plan
It's time... Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your relationship with alcohol? Click Here if you want to change your relationship with…
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176. What a time to be alive
Don't you love it when your kids give you a gift of a line? "What a time to be alive!" Indeed Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your…
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175. 7 quick wins for drinking less this summer
7 practical strategies to help you on your path. Remember, this isn’t a punishment—it’s a positive choice for a better you. Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if…
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174. Connections
Connections to others, places and ourselves. This episode answers some of the questions you didn't know you had about how we can feel more connected. Have you…