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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…
Episodes
- Drink Less; Live Better
173. Chaos to calm
Don’t let mental clutter hold you back! Embrace a few of these strategies to declutter your mind and experience a new calm and inner peace! Coaching with Sarah…
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172. Don't expect yourself from other people
I know, it's a profound title! So often our expectations around how we think other people 'should' behave don't meet with the reality and noticing that can…
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171. Are you being heard?
Who's able to listen to you right now? Do they have the capacity to really hear you? How might it feel for you to be able to say out loud some of the thoughts…
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170. Follow the flawed
Follow the flawed - all the positive thoughts about looking to those who are prepared to forge their own path... the flawed? May be the flawless! Coaching with…
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169. What if...
Our ‘what ifs’ tend to be based in the past or the future. What if I had done something different or what if something doesn’t go how I expect it to, how I…
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168. Make your own decision
Are you waiting to be rescued? Let's find out why that might not be the best decision for you - listen in today! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are…
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167. What to work on next?
When there are so many things to tick off your list how do you decide what is the next right step? Listen in to find out. Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you…
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166. Black, white or shades of technicolour?
I don't like a binary choice - yes/no, on/off, least of all.... black/white. Let's have all the choices in between. What are you making a hard and fast choice…
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165. Why telling someone to 'calm down' might not help!
Did anyone, EVER, in the history of the universe, have success in helping someone calm down immediately after suggesting that they calm down? Nope! I think…
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164. The Introvert Hangover
Well, it's the only kind of hangover I get now but it's still real... It still has an impact Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your…
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163. Friendship - a story
Eeekkk... This was an awkward day in my life. One that left me feeling upset for a while afterwards but one that I've come to accept and be OK with now…
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162. How we gaslight ourselves
Ahh let me count the ways... Minimisation and rationalisation of feelings. Comparison and invalidation Emotional perfectionism Self blame and internalised…
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161. Breathe with me
3 YEARS - yes, 3 years and 161 episodes. That's one every week and 5 cheeky bonus episodes.... oh, and there's a secret episode too... scroll down if you'd…
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160. One thing I was wrong about
There are loads of things I've been wrong about and this is one that particularly stands out in my mind from 25 years ago! What a life lesson! Coaching with…
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159. Trait vs State
Your traits vs your states. I am anxious vs I am feeling anxious Let's delve deeper into this one today And also... Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are…
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158. What do you love most about yourself?
This week I explore why it's so hard to pinpoint exactly what we love about ourselves buuuuttttt once we do it's worth sharing! Drop me an email and let me…
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157. Rage or Resignation
In this episode Sarah explores the relationship between Rage and Resignation... She's delighted you asked her about the commonalities she's been thinking…
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156. Alcohol Free April
Let's look at all the good that's to be gained from this Spring time break from alcohol opportunity. Sarah shares her insights for this month ahead. Coaching…
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155. We're all just winging it
Here are 5 universal truths that help me feel a bit better about my own 'winging it ' attitude to life! I hope you enjoy! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you…
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154. The view from here
Let's go on a metaphorical mountain climb, we'll discover the importance of making bold choices and being physically and emotionally equipped for the journey…
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153. Reassurance - 5 tips
Hey Kitten, I'm talking to you as much as I am myself this week! Five trusty tips for reassuring yourself today and remember.... You are OK, I am OK. Let's…
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152. Test Drive
Which are the bits of our new life we want to try on? We don't have to commit to changing everything all at once - perhaps we can just test drive bits one by…
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151. Things you'll never hear me say (part 8) "Just Think Positive"
This is one that really upsets me. Just think positive, positive vibes only and Live, Love, Laugh... can all 'do one' as far as I am concerned. Denying the…
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150. Big Mistake. Big. Huge.
Episode 150... 1. 5. 0. wow Sarah confesses to a mistake she made recently - just goes to show - being sober is no guarantee of living a life free from errors…
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149. RSVP
It's amazing where a bit of unscheduled procrastination can take us! This week Sarah found herself neck-deep in her unfiled (now neatly filed) email inbox and…
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148. Building Habits
10 useful ideas to support you to build a new habit... listen in today! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your relationship with…
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147. Don't ask for directions from someone who hasn't been where you're going!
Don't ask for directions from someone who hasn't been where you're going!... today I'm talking about directions to destinations that are both physical and…
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146. When you know better, do better...
Maya Angelou said… "Do the best you can until you know better. Then, when you know better, do better." Is it as easy as that? Find out what Sarah thinks…
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145. Are you ready?
It's a tricky question isn't it? There are some things we're always going to be ready for - we were born ready - and some things we're really going to need a…
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144. A gentle start to the year
What can we do to make this season more comfortable, calmer and gentler - here are a few ideas... listen in and take notes today. Coaching with Sarah Click…
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143. Not new year resolutions
No thank you... no new year resolutions here! Just adjusting, experimenting, thinking of nice intentions for me and the the wider world 💖 Thank you for riding…
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142. (Christmas Day Deep Breath) All feelings are welcome here
Annnd breathe, it's just one day. You are going to be OK! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your relationship with alcohol? Click Here…
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141. What would you like?
Asking for what we want or need is so tricky! Here is Sarah's festive list for the end of 2023. Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your…
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140. Instinct vs Intuition
Have you ever thought of the difference between instinct and intuition? Nope, me neither - until NOW! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change…
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139. Navigating Parties
Navigating parties... Good advice on peer pressure, what to drink, what to do, socialising with purpose and distraction! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you…
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138. Reassurance
Everyone needs a bit of reassurance, a bit of emotional support. When we're navigating change - cheerleaders, friendly nudges, reminders all perfect resources…
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137. Dry December Affirmations
Want to get the Affirmations in email form? I'll send them out via email this week... sign up here Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change…
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136. Things you'll never hear me say (part 7) "I've heard it all before"
Because... y'know I haven't, I just haven't heard it all before and the minute I think I have will be a very sad day! Not jaded and aiming to stay that way!…
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135. External vs Internal motivation
What drives you - do you need other people to support, cheerlead and champion you, are you driven by something inside or a combination of both? Coaching with…
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134. No-vember Gentleness
Wooooah! Don't we go hard at this time of year - all the decisions, commitments and executing of pans! Shall we try things a different way this winter? Listen…
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133. Lowered Expectations
Do you set lofty goals for yourself only to feel you fell slightly short? Listen into this love note today - be kind to yourself - take some good advice 💖…
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132. Alone or lonely?
The isolation I sometimes feel is NEEDED. I get space/peace of mind/an opportunity to deeply think about what I want and how I'm going to take aligned action…
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131. Which direction?
Forwards, uphill, downhill, a diversion, a sidetrack or all exactly as it's supposed to be? Listen in for a perspective on the different roads we travel and…
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130. Let it settle
Can you let it settle? Are you able to see how the murky water becomes clear in a jam jar... shake it up and then leave it alone and all the parts cleverly…
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129. 5 reasons to love an alcohol free autumn
Ahhhhh... Autumn - it's my absolute favourite season. So many reasons to enjoy this time of year alcohol free - today, let's concentrate on just 5 good…
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128. Comfort Zones
Got a comfort zone? Know exactly where the edges are? Me too.... I couldn't be happier there - find out why! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to…
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127. Full Disclosure
erm... there's a chance that I'm totally human, that I'm a work in progress, that I get things wrong allllll the time! Last week I proudly declared: BE UN-BUSY…
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126. Be un-busy!
Being un-busy - it's my new thing. Want to join me? Listen in to find out how! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your relationship with…
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125. Sober September
See Sober September programme details here 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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124. End of summer drinking
Here we are in that change of year bit, just before schools go back, the new season, the END of summer! Time to take stock? Ask a few useful questions? Choose…
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123. I'm sorry (not sorry)
I'm sorry I didn't brush my hair (again) I'm sorry my arm touched yours I'm sorry I haven't made dinner yet I'm sorry the traffic was awful for you I'm sorry…
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122. Donna Ashworth Poem
I love Donna Ashworth's poetry... I urge you to look her up and enjoy her comforting words. Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your…
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121. Summer Drinks
We sometimes think it's going to be hard to find nice alcohol free drinks - that needn't be the case - listen in today for some ideas. Coaching with Sarah…
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120. Drink Less; Live Better The Book
Here it is Drink Less; Live Better The Book! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your relationship with alcohol? Click Here if you want…
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119. Holidays we don't need to recover from
Ever been on holiday/vacation and returned home exhausted, bloated and hungover? Yeah - Same! Not any more, my friend, not any more! This is how we do it…
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118. The Drink Less; Live Better Framework
We get ever closer to publication date.... In this episode Sarah runs through the Drink Less; Live Better Framework - Awareness, Acceptance, Action and…
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117. Alignment
What does it mean to live in 'alignment' and what can we do to help us to get that good feeling place? Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to…
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116. Action
I've always said I work in the magic place where doubt, hope and ACTION meet... I always thought it was true but now I know it is! Coaching with Sarah Click…
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115. Acceptance
How did we get to where we are now? By learning to accept. Accepting what we will tolerate and what we won't. Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready…
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114. Awareness
The Drink Less; Live Better Book is divided into four sections; Awareness, Acceptance, Action and Alignment. Let's talk about awareness today! Coaching with…