Decidedly Dry - Sobriety, Alcohol-Free Living, Quit Drinking, Sober Curious

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Buckle Up. Decidedly Dry is About to Get Even BETTER! Dec 02, 2022

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Buckle up, friend! I have big news...
As I approach my THREE YEAR sober-versary, I’ve been feeling this calling, this push, to grow our Decidedly Dry community and spread my message far and wide. This show has primarily been a place for guests to share their story, and while I think that's such a powerful, inspiring thing, I want to add more variety when it comes to what we chat about here. Which if you ask me, is a win-win for you, my sweet listeners.

Why the shift? Well, as I grow in my sobriety, Decidedly Dry should grow as well. Now for the record, we'll always, ALWAYS, talk about sobriety. That's what brought us together and is our foundation. However, I'd like to start talking about things that I'm incredibly passionate about and are things that make me who I am. Such as wellness, motherhood, hacks/tips, fitness and more. Quite frankly friend, I think it'd be a disservice if I didn't share about those other important, healthy habits and topics.
So there ya have it! Decidedly Dry ain't going anywhere, we're just evolving in hopes to help more women discover how amazing it is to be their beautiful, healthy, authentic self. Stick around to see what's ahead, you're not gonna want to miss it!
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Tired of the Daily "Detox-to-Retox" Cycle? Listen to How SoberSis is Helping Gray Area Drinkers Renegotiate their Relationship with Alcohol. Nov 25, 2022

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In this episode, I'm chatting with the one and only, Jenn Kautsch. Jenn is the founder and creator of the SoberSis community and leader in the "Sober Curious" movement. She lives in Fort Worth, Texas with her hubby of 27 years and has 2 adult children in their young 20's.
It's her passion and life's calling to create a space where women can renegotiate their relationship with alcohol without labels, judgment or shame. She coaches women who feel stuck in the "gray area" on the drinking spectrum and helps women get off of "auto -pilot" and mindless sipping through the habit of wine o'clock. She is all about holistic health and promotes freedom from the "detox-to-retox" cycle. Sharing through her personal faith, understanding of science and ability to facilitate connection, lives are being changed. Everyday women are becoming more fully alive through soberminded living and more present in their own amazing lives.
Jen changed my life and I'm not exaggerating a bit. Her program, support, mentorship and friendship has had a ginormous impact on my life and I don’t take it for granted. If you feel like you’re in that sober-curious phase, not sure about your relationship with alcohol, and feeling a little lost… I would highly recommend her reset as a way to test the sober-minded waters, find a like-minded community, and who knows, it just might change your life like it did mine. Hope you enjoy our chat!
Ways to connect with Jenn:
Sober Sis Home Page - www.sobersis.com/home
Free Guide - www.sobersis.com
Free Video Series - https://www.sobersis.com/new-videos
21 Day Reset Challenge - www.sobersis.com/21daychallenge
Follow On Facebook ~ Follow On IG @sobersis
To donate and/or learn more about the show head to: www.decidedlydry.com
If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and tell your friends about Decidedly Dry. Thank you so much in advance!

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Don't forget: if the only thing you did today was stay sober, you are winning!
Next Steps:
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Support the Show: Donate
Contact: decidedlydry@gmail.com

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Recovering Attorney Shares Sober Holiday Tips // Lily Shanks Nov 18, 2022

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In today's episode, I'm chatting with Lily Shanks. Lily is a self-described Recovering Attorney. She was someone who abused alcohol for many years, since she was a teenager. Lily comes from a family of alcoholics and was taught from a young age that alcohol is the #1 way to cope. Since removing alcohol, one of her biggest passions is helping people through their recovery journey to learn how to live a life of fulfillment without drugs and alcohol. Lily celebrated her four-year Sobriety Birthday on September 4, 2022. Hope you enjoy our chat!
Ways to connect with Lily:
Website: https://www.myinternalweather.com/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/my_internal_weather/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myinternalweather
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilyshanks/
The Holiday Wellness Challenge: https://www.myinternalweather.com/holidaywellnesschallenge
To donate and/or learn more about the show head to: www.decidedlydry.com
If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and tell your friends about Decidedly Dry. Thank you so much in advance!

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Don't forget: if the only thing you did today was stay sober, you are winning!
Next Steps:
Visit the Blog: www.decidedlydry.com
Support the Show: Donate
Contact: decidedlydry@gmail.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit decidedlydry.substack.com

Ex-Alcoholic Turns Alternative Recovery Coach // Maggie Jenson Nov 11, 2022

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In today's episode, I'm chatting with Maggie Jenson. Maggie Jenson is an Alternative Recovery Coach and the creator of The Magnify Method, an up-to-date, science-backed recovery program that's helping her clients learn to Think Different to Drink Different, or Never Again. She is an Adult Child of an Alcoholic and also considers herself an "Ex-Alcoholic", which she knows can be controversial, but she's here to tell her story and allow you to be the judge.
I had a blast getting to know Maggie and hearing her story. What I really love about her? She practically radiates positivity and is committed to helping people feel as good as she does. And I mean c'mon, who doesn't love that?? Hope you enjoy our chat!
Ways to Connect with Maggie:
Website: https://www.magnifypw.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/magnifymaggie/
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@magnifymaggiej
YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vr1znOf1rpU&list=PLActzHvpKmmhQIr4pGgZWfVzTj_3oXyyZ&index=13?sub_confirmation=1
FB: https://www.facebook.com/maggie.pilcher/
To donate and/or learn more about the show head to: www.decidedlydry.com
If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and tell your friends about Decidedly Dry. Thank you so much in advance!

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Don't forget: if the only thing you did today was stay sober, you are winning!
Next Steps:
Visit the Blog: www.decidedlydry.com
Support the Show: Donate
Contact: decidedlydry@gmail.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit decidedlydry.substack.com

When You Know Better, You Do Better // Sober in Canada Nov 04, 2022

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Today’s guest is one of my beautiful Canadian sober sisters, Theresa Bazin. Theresa, better known as Tree, is a married 48 year YOUNG Mom of a 26 (almost 27 year old) son and Super Auntie to 3 nephews. In her previous life she was a boys soccer coach, as well as a soccer and softball player herself. Tree and I joined the SoberSis 21-day reset program the same month and have been connected ever since. She’s a remarkable human and I simply adore her. I hope you enjoy our chat!
Ways to connect with Tree and links to things we may have mentioned:
Instagram: @treebazin
Oprah's Podcast Episode Tree referenced: Listen
SoberSis 21 Day Reset Program: More Info
Wholehearted in Recovery Book Talk Event: Tickets
To donate and/or learn more about the show head to: www.decidedlydry.com
If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and tell your friends about Decidedly Dry. Thank you so much in advance!

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Don't forget: if the only thing you did today was stay sober, you are winning!
Next Steps:
Visit the Blog: www.decidedlydry.com
Support the Show: Donate
Contact: decidedlydry@gmail.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit decidedlydry.substack.com

This Side of Alcohol // Sobriety Advocate Shares her Story Oct 28, 2022

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Welcome to Season 3! This week I have the pleasure of interviewing Peggi Cooney. Peggi is a social work instructor/coach for a California University. She has a Master’s degree from California State University at Chico and spent 16 years as a Child Welfare and Adult Protective Services social worker. Since getting sober, she has become a sobriety advocate and has developed quite a following through Facebook, Instagram, and her website This Side of Alcohol. She's an amazing woman and I was so fortunate to have her on the show.
I look forward to hearing what your takeaways are from our conversation.
Ways to connect with Peggi and programs we may have mentioned:
Instagram: @thissideofalcohol
Facebook: Facebook.com/groups/thissideofalcohol
Website: www.thissideofalcohol.com
Email: thissideofalcohol@gmail.com
SoberSis 21 Day Reset Program: https://www.sobersis.com/21-day-challenge
To donate and/or learn more about the show head to: www.decidedlydry.com
If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and tell your friends about Decidedly Dry. Thank you so much in advance!

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Don't forget: if the only thing you did today was stay sober, you are winning!
Next Steps:
Visit the Blog: www.decidedlydry.com
Support the Show: Donate
Contact: decidedlydry@gmail.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit decidedlydry.substack.com

I'm Comin' Back Oct 19, 2022

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After a brief impromptu break from the show, Jess is BACK! This bonus episode basically explains why she took the break, what she learned, and includes a preview of what's to come.
Thanks for sticking with us and mark your calendar... Season 3 will launch Friday October 28th.
To donate and/or learn more about the show head to: www.decidedlydry.com
If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and tell your friends about Decidedly Dry. Thank you so much in advance!

Support the show

Don't forget: if the only thing you did today was stay sober, you are winning!
Next Steps:
Visit the Blog: www.decidedlydry.com
Support the Show: Donate
Contact: decidedlydry@gmail.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit decidedlydry.substack.com

Teeny-Weeny Break Sep 20, 2022

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From today through October 3rd, the show will be taking a (teeny-weeny) break. Last week we wrapped up Season 2 and currently, we're busy working hard behind the scenes to prepare Season 3.
If you’re new to the show please visit our website at www.decidedlydry.com and make sure to subscribe/follow wherever it is you listen to podcasts. That way you can have access to all of our older episodes and also be notified when Season 3 launches on October 3rd! Just a couple short weeks away.
As always, you can find Jess over in the Instagram world @decidedlydry. Don't be a stranger, it'd be awesome to hear if you've enjoyed listening to the show.

Support the show

Don't forget: if the only thing you did today was stay sober, you are winning!
Next Steps:
Visit the Blog: www.decidedlydry.com
Support the Show: Donate
Contact: decidedlydry@gmail.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit decidedlydry.substack.com

Recovery, Divorce, & Loving Myself // Kathryn Sabella Sep 13, 2022

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In this weeks episode, I'm interviewing Kathryn Sabella. Kathryn has been living an alcohol-free life since September 26, 2019. She holds a PhD in sociology and is a mental health services researcher with the goal of improving outcomes for young adults with serious mental health challenges. She is mom to two young girls and co-parents with her ex-husband in the Boston area. Kathryn is active in several sobriety support forums, a regular host in Sober Mom Squad, and passionate about helping women in recovery live their most authentic and joyful lives.

You guys are gonna love this chat. Kathryn hits on a couple subjects that we haven't talked about on this show yet, one of which is divorce in recovery. I so appreciated her vulnerability, honesty, and am really looking forward to hearing what you guys think. Enjoy our chat!

Ways to connect with Kathryn:
Instagram: @kathryn.authentic.af
Sober Mom Squad: https://www.sobermomsquad.com
To donate and/or learn more about the show head to: www.decidedlydry.com
If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and tell your friends about Decidedly Dry. Thank you so much in advance!

Support the show

Don't forget: if the only thing you did today was stay sober, you are winning!
Next Steps:
Visit the Blog: www.decidedlydry.com
Support the Show: Donate
Contact: decidedlydry@gmail.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit decidedlydry.substack.com

Taking Care of Ourselves in Sobriety // Jen Hirst Sep 06, 2022

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In this episode, I have the wonderful opportunity to chat with my friend Jen Hirst. Jen has been since April 24, 2013. She guides women struggling with alcohol on how to implement healthy habits to manage stress and overwhelm to forge a sustainable path to recovery. Throughout her nine years living alcohol-free, she values the importance of taking care of all aspects of your health in sobriety on a consistent basis: your physical health and your mental health. Jen preaches that exercise is the best medicine, and by moving your body… you can change your mind. She resides in Minnesota with her husband and two children.
Ways to connect with Jen:
Instagram: @jenleehirst
Wesbsite: www.livingzeroproof.com
To donate and/or learn more about the show head to: www.decidedlydry.com
If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and tell your friends about Decidedly Dry. Thanks so much in advance!

Support the show

Don't forget: if the only thing you did today was stay sober, you are winning!
Next Steps:
Visit the Blog: www.decidedlydry.com
Support the Show: Donate
Contact: decidedlydry@gmail.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit decidedlydry.substack.com

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