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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
113. Cultivating Kindness
I know, I know, I know - you can be kind to other people - but what about you? Kindness to yourself first please ALWAYS! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you…
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112. A Word of Warning
I love it when people really believe in the the thing that's working for them but let's remember that it might not work for everyone! Coaching with Sarah Click…
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111. I believe in you
I say it at the end of every podcast episode - here's why! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your relationship with alcohol? Click Here…
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110. The truth will set you free
Our truths change over time... Old truths compared to new truths - listen in this week to hear some of Sarah's examples Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you…
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109. Things you'll never hear me say (part 6) "You can't shock me"
You won't hear me say it because maybe, just maybe I am shockable and that's a totally human way to be! If I wasn't shockable, if I HAD seen it all, heard it…
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108. Relationships - Reset, Repair or Run
Relationships - definitely in the top 5 things I get asked about often! Here are a few insights.... enjoy! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to…
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107. Forever
Well, 'forever' is a long time whichever way you look at it. Let's do that. Let's look at it! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your…
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106. I love your shoes
Oh Donna Ashworth how I love your words https://donnaashworth.com/2021/08/29/i-love-your-shoes-post/ Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change…
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105. Wherever you go, there you are!
Easter holidays, Spring Break. With other people? By yourself? You'll be there too! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your relationship…
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104.Sober Spring
A bit of time away from work? Some time with family or friends? Beautiful weather? Is your life blocked more by Quarter 2, season changes, school terms or…
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103. Affirmations
Affirmations - Are they for you? They were NOT for me for the longest time, but I've changed and actually right now - I'm all over them. Drop me an email if…
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102. On Quitting - A poem
On Quitting By Edgar Albert Guest Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your relationship with alcohol? Click Here if you want to change…
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101. If not now, when?
Look, you want to hear from the former Master of putting things off? Here I am! Let me nudge you gently in the direction of now, not then.... Coaching with…
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100. Pretty goals 100 episodes
100 episodes in Thank you so much for listening Thank you for sharing Thank you for rating and reviewing Thank you for your lovely, kind feedback Coaching with…
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99. Take Action
Don't be afraid of getting it wrong, don't be disheartened if it feels like you are starting again, don't judge yourself harshly. I know you probably think…
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98. The Guest house by Rumi
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 other aspects…
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97. Word of the day
I mean... who even does this... who shares their strange little rituals with the world? Who would choose to tell other people what they used their sober diary…
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96. Contrast
Yes.. we know life is full of contrasts but was does that look like for you. Sarah tells you about her week of contrast today Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if…
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95. Slightly less than ideal
PLEASE don't listen to this episode if you would rather not hear about the loss of a pet or cancer. If you do listen I hope you find this episode hopeful and…
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94. Desiderata
I LOVE this poem, I always thought it was only the first two lines until I heard it read in full at a funeral. Listen in and let the words sink deeply into…
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93. You cannot stress yourself to peace
Strive, work hard, struggle your way to peace? Sorry, I don't think that strategy is going to work out for you! Want some other ideas? Listen in to this…
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92. Things you'll never hear me say (Part 5) "If I can do it, anyone can!"
It. Simply. Is. Not. True. The only truth is... If you can do it, you can do it! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your relationship…
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91. Welcome to 2023
Gently, gently into the new year. Everything doesn't have to start on 1st January or in January at all. Spread it out through the year Who do I want to be this…
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90. Have you had enough of yourself yet?
Here is the link to the year compass - enjoy! https://yearcompass.com/ Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your relationship with…
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89. (Christmas Day Deep Breath) and pause
It's just one day-we can take a deep breath and know that we will be OK Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your relationship with…
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88. It's beginning to look a lot like overwhelm
...and it doesn't have to be this way - listen in to find out how we can move a bit closer to peace and calm this week. Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you…
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87. Five useful thoughts
In this episode I share 5 of the thoughts that are powering me through this month. Please share what's working for you too! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if…
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86. Moments of bliss
Do you ever say "I just want to be happy?" I did and I would also say "I just want my kids to be happy" too but I've thought a lot about my feelings over the…
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85. Dry December
Are you Kidding me? A Dry December - That's never going to catch on is it? Well.... It *might be* an unusual idea... but I'm unusual - are you prepared to be…
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84. Be Calm
This is the podcast you need for when you need to c...a...l...m d...o...w...n Slooooooow it friend, sllllloooooow yourself, breath deeply and listen. Coaching…
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83. Who am I sober?
Such a tricky question.... lots of ideas and inspiration contained in this episode! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your relationship…
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82. Sober Socials
Getting used to socialising without alcohol. It might take a bit of time, a bit of practice and a bit of trial and error but I'm here to tell you - you'll find…
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81. Friendships
A reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is you will know what to do for each person. Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to…
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80. No-vember
I LOVE the opportunity to say "no thanks, uh-uh, hell nope" and any other version of NO. Listen in to the episode this week to hear my strategies and please do…
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79. No news
I stopped listening to the news in 2019 and through this year I've felt more and more pleased with my decision! I cannot block it out completely but I do…
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78. "Sit with it"
I've called this episode "Sit with it" but really it should be called "Start to slowly and gently process your emotions"... Not so catchy unfortunately!!…
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77. Think again!
Do you ever stop and notice the thoughts that are going round in your head? Maybe today would be a good day to do that - listen into this episode to find out…
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76. Simple Acts of Self Love
Today's episode features a list of top tips for self love - follow me on here to see the list as a visual or sign up here if you'd like it sent to you as an…
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75. Throw the kitchen sink at it
What are alllll the ways we can start to make our sobriety 'stick?' Well, here's a list of ways for starters - what else can you add? Coaching with Sarah Click…
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74. Rest? Physical or Emotional
Are you tired? Do you know what type of tired? Can you identify it as physical or emotional - listen in to this weeks episode for some ideas and inspiration…
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73. Journaling your sobriety
Do you keep a journal? Would you like to? In today's podcast you can find out what didn't work for Sarah and what did! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you…
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72. September Reset
Well hello September.... Am I ever pleased to see you?! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your relationship with alcohol? Click Here if…
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71. Processing your feelings
Urrggghhh - the work is never done! Just when I thought "Ha, this is it, I'm sober, everything is awesome." I realised the feelings had to be felt - and…
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70. Things you'll never hear me say (part 4) "Why would you do that?"
Judgey, judgey, judgey - nope, no room for that kinda talk around here thanks! Coaching with Sarah Click HERE if you are ready to change your relationship with…
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69. Hold it lightly
Does clinging on for dear life feel frightening and controlling? How about loosening our grip and bit - does that feel better - a bit more expansive and…
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68. August Overwhelm
August - How I love you so (and also how I feel overwhelmed, exhausted and scattered too often). How do we make all this a bit better? Listen in to find out…
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67. Small words, Big impact
Change a word, add a word or emphasise a word - all brilliant tools for seeing or HEARING big differences in our language. Listen in to this episode to learn a…
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66. Excuses, excuses!
Come on then - Give it to me... festivals, bbqs, weddings, pub gardens, end of term, holidays.... the list is never ending! Two things that will help you…
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65. Sober Summers
How to enjoy a sober summer - it's a science and an artform - listen in to this weeks episode where Sarah talks about her first summer sober and gives you an…
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64. Significant dates
Have you got a date you can look back on and know that was a turning point for you? Even if nothing good happened immediately? What were you learning and…
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63. Dry July
Yeah - I know, I know.... it's a slightly unconventional idea if you'e in the Northern Hemisphere... but I'm here to cheerlead for it. Listen in today to find…
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62. Are you tired?
Are you tired? Have you stopped to question whether you're physically tired or emotionally tired? You'll need a different type of rest for physical tiredness…
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61. "I don't know"
Answering endless questions about your sobriety takes up a lot of energy and brain space - is it any wonder we sometimes run out of steam? Well, not anymore…
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60. Telling YOUR story
I feel most powerful when I get the chance to tell my story myself, not when other people try and tell it for me.... how'bt you? Coaching with Sarah Click HERE…
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59. The Should 'Siren'
Do you argue with yourself inside your head? No? Is it just me then? Listen carefully to that internal conversation, start to notice and bring awareness to…
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58. The Jubilee, Garden Parties, Street Gatherings and Early Summer BBQs
Are you getting invitations to socialise this week or are you hosting friends and family? Here are Sarah's top tips for keeping it all alcohol free and fun!…
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57. Amazing Adventures
I've been to a buddhist meditation weekend, a retreat in Ibiza and climbed Mount Snowdon in the first five months of this year - what amazing adventures are…
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56. Be a healthy hedonist
Were you or are you a hedonist - always in pursuit of pleasure? I'm now considering myself to be a healthy hedonist and loving it. Coaching with Sarah Click…
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55. 1 year? Wow
One whole year of the Drink Less; Live Better podcast - celebrate with me today! If you'd like to follow Amanda on instagram you'll find her here…
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54. Things you'll never hear me say (Part 3) "There's no need to cry"
If anyone ever tells you "there's no need to cry," "please don't cry," "crying won't help," "get over it" or my ABSOLUTE WORST "man up"..... point them in the…