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It’s Not About the Alcohol

Would you like to reduce your alcohol consumption by about 80 percent? Become the version of you who can just “take it or leave it” so that you can enjoy drinking socially without relying on alcohol to manage your stress, anxiety, loneliness and boredom when you’re by yourself?

Most high achieving women assume over-drinking is caused by a lack of willpower–or worse, the incurable disease of “alcoholism.” So they beat themselves up and avoid asking for help because they feel ashamed and out of control.

Whether you’re a daily drinker who can’t break the habit, or you’re still going to sobriety meetings even though you don’t drink anymore, the real problem is that you don’t trust yourself.

Which means it’s not about the alcohol. It’s about your relationship with yourself.

Colleen Freeland is a a mindful drinking coach helping professional women learn how drinking less (or not at all) is actually a superpower, even when the idea of giving up the only thing that helps them quiet their mind feels impossible.

The solution to alcohol use disorder is a FEELING. If you felt comfortable in your own skin and at ease in your life, you would drink like someone who is comfortable and at ease!

Join me each week for holistic, evidence-based strategies to fix your dopamine deficit, regulate your nervous system, cure imposter syndrome, manage sugar cravings, improve your sleep and reclaim your mental health so you no longer have the urge to escape your own body.

Get happy, not sober. Because happy people don’t drink themselves into a stupor.

Latest Episodes:

EP147 The connection between personal power and financial independence with Julie Danielson Oct 29, 2024

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How do your beliefs about money impact your sense of personal power?

When your life appears to be limited by finances, it's easy to blame your discomfort on your partner or chosen career instead of taking full responsibility for the choices you've made.

Even "successful" women are often victims of the patriarchal mindset that tells us we aren't capable of financial independence. We exchange our time and energy for low wages in careers with no potential for wealth. And stay in marriages we no longer want to be in because we can't afford to leave.

And then wonder why we drink too much, spend money on stuff we don't need and eat until we're bloated. While searching the Internet for reasons to explain why we have no mojo.

Liberation requires you to admit you've made your own bed and give yourself permission to get out of it. The hardest thing I've ever done was to make the decision to trade an unfulfilling sense of security for the life I really wanted.

My guest today is Julie Danielson, a life coach, wife for the second time, and mom who empowers women to grow self-awareness, build their confidence, live authentically and unapologetically true to themselves. She is the creator of the The Get Over Divorce Collective, a healing program for women to get healed and whole after divorce, and host of the Get Over Divorce podcast. She is passionate about helping women create a life they love after divorce.

You'll walk away from this episode with a clear understanding of where you lost your power and how to get it back.

Come find me on TikTok @hangoverwhisperer and IG @thehangoverwhisperer

If you're ready to get emotionally sober (side effects include an 80 percent reduction in drinking, click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL WITH COLLEEN. You'll walk away from our call with a clear understanding of how to get the skills you need to transform your life.

Connect with Julie at https://www.getoverdivorce.com/breakthrough

EP146 Is your scale making you fat?-with Max Lowery Oct 22, 2024

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Does the number on your scale have the power to make or break your day?

Most people think weighing themselves on a daily basis is the best way to hold themselves accountable and achieve their weight loss goals.

But checking your weight everyday is akin to holding yourself hostage. When the number doesn't match your expectations, disappointment and self-criticism lead to all types of self-sabotage. Because what's the point of trying so hard if nothing works?

The first thing you need to lose is the belief that you can't feel confident until or unless your body fits the mold.

My guest today is Max Lowery, a behavioral change expert and host of the Never Diet Again podcast. He's here to dispel the myth that weight loss is a physical challenge and explain how emotional and psychological factors manifest externally. Because it's feeling good that causes you to look good…not vice versa.

Come find me on TikTok @hangoverwhisperer and IG @thehangoverwhisperer

If you're ready to get emotionally sober (side effects include an 80 percent reduction in drinking, click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL WITH COLLEEN. You'll walk away from our call with a clear understanding of how to get the skills you need to transform your life.

Max Lowery is a Weight Loss Coach and Behavioral Change Expert, dedicated to helping busy women over 40 achieve sustainable weight loss without extreme diets or punishing exercise routines. As the creator of the LIVE 360 program and the Never Diet Again Method, Max focuses on uncovering the root causes behind weight struggles, including emotional eating, negative self-talk, identity, and limiting beliefs. With 10 years of experience and a deep understanding of the psychological aspects of weight loss, Max provides a clear, step-by-step approach that helps clients shift their mindset, rebuild self-worth, and develop lasting habits. His philosophy rejects conventional diet culture, emphasizing moderation, mindfulness, and balance. Max's work empowers clients to lose weight while enjoying the foods they love and creating a lifestyle they can sustain for the long term.

Find Max on social media @max.lowery and listen to his podcast Never Diet Again.

EP145 How to resist the urge to keep drinking (while you're drinking) Oct 15, 2024

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How often do you decide to have a single drink to take the edge off and end up getting completely wasted?

It sounds like a good idea because you're craving an escape and feel like you deserve to cut yourself some slack! But then you wake up to reality…feeling anxious, foggy, behind the ball and wondering why you can't stop once you start.

Today I'm sharing my personal experience with a recent urge to over-do it that felt overwhelming and seductive. I used a simple mindset shift to reconnect with the felt-sensations of relaxation and control. It only took a few minutes and it wasn't even hard.

You'll walk away from this episode with a step-by-step process for how to manage the impulse to keep drinking (while you're drinking) without feeling like you're missing out on fun.

If you're ready to get emotionally sober (side effects include an 80 percent reduction in drinking), click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL WITH COLLEEN. You'll walk away from our call with a clear understanding of how to get the skills you need to transform your life.

Come find me on TikTok @hangoverwhisperer and IG @thehangoverwhisperer

EP144 Are you more comfortable with chaos than peace? with ADHD coach Lynne Edris Oct 08, 2024

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Why is it that sometimes we can be hyper-focused and productive, yet at other times, the simplest tasks feel impossible?

High-achievers tend to fall into the trap of believing that pushing beyond our limits is the shortcut to getting what we want. And then beat ourselves up for being lazy or weak when we're actually just tired…because we're human.

Lynne Edris is host of the ADHD Support Talk podcast. You'll walk away from this episode with a clear understanding of how cycles of overworking and "tapping out" are caused by the ADHD brain's need for constant stimulation.

We'll give you practical tools and strategies to recognize dysfunctional patterns and change your relationship with your brain so that you can build systems that help you thrive without all the chaos.

Come find me on TikTok @hangoverwhisperer and IG @thehangoverwhisperer

And If you're ready to get emotionally sober (side effects include an 80 percent reduction in drinking), click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL WITH COLLEEN. You'll walk away from our call with a clear understanding of how to get the skills you need to transform your life.

Connect with Lynne Edris:

Website: www.coachingadvantages.com

Podcast: ADHD Support Talk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynne_edris

EP143 The connection between panic attacks and staying in an unhealthy relationship with Andrea Rappaport Oct 01, 2024

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Do you put on a brave face when you're struggling– conducting business as usual while juggling a million things even though you know something is deeply wrong?

You may feel isolated, overwhelmed, nauseated, or even have panic attacks in the middle of the night.

But pushing through the symptoms of mental and emotional distress leads to breakdown. When you hear yourself say "I can't keep doing this," you need to believe it.

My guest today is Andrea Rappaport, a stand up comedian and co-host of the "How Not to Suck at Divorce" podcast. She shares how ignoring the red flags in her relationship led to disabling anxiety and physical illness.

You're going to be so inspired by her story of transformation and how she discovered that everything you want is on the other side of everything you're afraid to face.

Find Andrea on social media @theandrearappaport and @hownottosuckatdivorce

Come find me on TikTok @hangoverwhisperer and IG @thehangoverwhisperer

If you're ready to get emotionally sober (side effects include an 80 percent reduction in drinking, click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL WITH COLLEEN. You'll walk away from our call with a clear understanding of how to get the skills you need to transform your life.

EP142: Three ways your brain is blocking your motivation to drink less Sep 24, 2024

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How do you make sense of the fact that, even though you really do want to drink less, you keep making the same mistakes?

You know what you should do. But your brain is blocking your motivation with three sneaky obstacles:

Using your past to predict your future, thinking 'I've failed before, so why should this time be any different.'
Believing you don't have enough time, energy, or motivation to make a change right now--even though you have the time and energy to manage a drinking problem.
You focus so much on the problem—feeling bad about how much you drink—that you can't see the solution.

In this episode, I'll show you exactly how to get around the three mental obstacles keeping you stuck.

Come find me on TikTok @hangoverwhisperer and IG @thehangoverwhisperer

If you're ready to get emotionally sober (side effects include an 80 percent reduction in alcohol consumption), click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL WITH COLLEEN. You'll walk away from our conversation with a clear understanding of how to get the skills you need to transform your life.

EP141 BONUS! Mindful Drinking and Moderation with "Mostly Sober" author Susan Keller Sep 19, 2024

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In this special bonus episode, Colleen interviews Susan Keller, author of the new book Mostly Sober: A Love Story and a Road Trip. Susan shares her personal journey of rethinking her relationship with alcohol, how she found her way into the mindful drinking movement, and why she wrote Mostly Sober, a groundbreaking novel for those who want to cut back on drinking without quitting entirely.

In this conversation, Colleen and Susan discuss:

Susan's background in healthcare education and how it influenced her interest in alcohol moderation.
The appeal of mindful drinking and how Susan's approach differs from traditional "Quit Lit" stories of sobriety.
The process of writing Mostly Sober, a blend of fiction, autobiography, and self-help for women who want to minimize their drinking but don't see complete sobriety as the answer.
Why Susan believes in celebrating the small wins and how using simple tools like marking days without drinking helped her feel empowered.
The emotional connection between childhood trauma, people-pleasing, and drinking habits, as explored through Susan's protagonist, Annie Marks.
How Susan found support and community through podcasts, online groups, and conversations with like-minded women, and why having a support system is so important for mindful drinkers.
The importance of understanding that mindful drinking is about rethinking your relationship with alcohol, not just counting drinks or adhering to rigid rules.

Where to Buy Mostly Sober

You can find Mostly Sober: A Love Story and a Road Trip in various formats:

BookBaby Store
Susan's website: SusanKeller.com
Major retailers like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Books-A-Million (coming soon).

Connect with Colleen: Come find me on TikTok @hangoverwhisperer and Instagram @thehangoverwhisperer.

If you're ready to get Mostly Sober and want support, guidance and accountability, click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL WITH COLLEEN. You'll walk away from our call with a clear understanding of how to get the skills you need to transform your life.

EP140 How perfectionism fuels emotional eating with Amber Romaniuk Sep 17, 2024

Show notes

Are you tired of feeling trapped in a cycle of emotional eating and self-criticism?

Many high-achieving women believe that if they just had more willpower or stuck to stricter diets, they'd finally overcome their struggles with food and body image.

But this relentless pursuit of perfection leaves you exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected from your own needs—leading to stress, burnout, and an even stronger reliance on food to cope.

The real issue isn't lack of discipline; it's the deep-rooted belief that your worth is tied to your productivity and appearance.

In today's episode, I'm joined by Amber Romaniuk, host of the No Sugarcoating Podcast, a digestive and hormone health expert. We're talking about how to heal your mind so you can live in a body that thrives.

Here's what you'll learn:

Is perfectionism secretly fueling your emotional eating?
The unexpected reason diets fail—and what to do instead.
Discover the hidden link between imposter syndrome and your cravings.
Stop wasting willpower: Discover the surprising path to food freedom.

Connect with Amber on YouTube and Instagram

Come find me on TikTok @hangoverwhisperer and IG @thehangoverwhisperer

If you're ready to reduce your drinking by 80 percent (as a side effect of getting emotionally sober), Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL WITH COLLEEN You'll walk away from our call with a clear understanding of how to get the skills you need to transform your life.

EP139 How to stop intrusive thoughts about alcohol Sep 10, 2024

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What happens when you're trying to "not drink" but your brain keeps pestering you to "just have one?"

Most of us put up a fight, trying to override intrusive thoughts with willpower and distractions.

But even if we're successful, it's exhausting. Which is why staying sober feels so hard and drinking feels like a relief.

You have to learn how to respond differently to intrusive thoughts if you ever want to enjoy yourself without alcohol.

In this episode, I'll teach you how to disconnect the musings of your mind from the intense feelings in your body so you can process your urges instead of surrendering to them.

Come find me on TikTok @hangoverwhisperer and IG @thehangoverwhisperer

Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL WITH COLLEEN I can help you reduce your drinking by 80 percent. You don't have to quit. You just need to reclaim your mental health. You'll walk away from our call with a clear understanding of how to get the skills you need to transform your life.

EP138 Should you mend or end your marriage?--with divorce coach Karen McMahon Sep 03, 2024

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Has your relationship with your partner become a significant source of stress?

When you're unable to connect with the person who is supposed to be your safe place, the fight or flight response in your nervous system hijacks your brain.

Which causes you to exhaust your mental and emotional resources trying to figure out how to fix the problem. Because the alternative is terrifying…divorce would mean the end of life as you know it.

But your mental health is not dependent on the status of your marriage. And the sooner you take full responsibility for your own happiness, the more capable you will be to navigate whatever changes you need to make.

This week's podcast episode is with expert Karen McMahon, a high conflict divorce coach, author of "Stepping out of Chaos: Turning Pain to Possibility" and host of the Journey Beyond Divorce podcast.

How to access your financial information without the help of your spouse
Neurosomatic exercises that restore rational thinking when you're triggered
How divorce can break cycles of generational trauma
The benefits of following a temporary parenting plan before making final decisions

You'll walk away with a clear understanding of how to heal your relationship with yourself so that you can decide whether to mend or end your marriage.

Find Karen on IG @journey_beyond_divorce and FB @journeybeyonddivorce and find more about her rapid relief call at https://www.jbddivorcesupport.com/

Come find me on TikTok @hangoverwhisperer and IG @thehangoverwhisperer

Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL WITH COLLEEN I can help you reduce your drinking by 80 percent. You don't have to quit. You just need to reclaim your mental health. You'll walk away from our call with a clear understanding of how to get the skills you need to transform your life.

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