Author Archive for: Isabella Ferguson, Counsellor & Coach
Entries by Isabella Ferguson, Counsellor & Coach
Coach Tony Richardson of Sober Tides on giving up booze twice
After 9 years of being alcohol free Tony started drinking again and, like many, found myself exactly where he had left off: binge drinking, hangovers and full of shame. Second-time around, Tony discovered that willpower or “white knuckling” alone was not the answer. He discovered This Naked Mind and has been alcohol free since. Tony […]
Alex McRobert, Sober Yoga Girl!
Namaste to Alex McRobert creator of the Sober Yoga Girl Podcast and founder of the Mindful Life Practice based in Bali (but accessible online all around the world)! Alex has fit a lot into her relatively young life so far. She is a Canadian who’s lived in Kuwait, Abu Dhabi and Bali over the last […]
Dry July Motivation for Stressed Lawyers!
There are 101 reasons to support Dry July, but for stressed lawyers a compelling motivation is to feel calmer and less stressed. Restorative sleep, increased joy and greater mental clarity are others. Dry July is for everyone. You do not have to be “big drinker”. You can simply be curious about the health gains that come […]
Sophie Scott on human potential, mental health and mindset
We are honoured to have Sophie Scott, award-winning broadcaster, international speaker and author, on our latest episode of She’s Sober Sydney!Sophie shares why she decided to stop drinking and provides insights on anxiety, burnout and the vagus nerve, with an overarching goal to equip people with evidence-based tools needed to become the architects of their […]
Alice Hansen, From Rehab to Wild Wellness
Alice’s drinking got out of control growing up in Tasmania, drinking to numb complicated feelings associated with being gay in an environment in which it was still illegal to be gay at the time and so she kept her identity hidden from everyone around her. After bravely going to rehab more than 20 times desperate […]
Rina Bowring – Empowering Mums to live alcohol free!
Growing up in South Africa, Rina began using alcohol as a preteen to overcome her social fears. After the birth of her son, she felt overwhelmed by motherhood and turned to a daily happy hour with a glass of wine, believing it helped her cope. Ultimately, it was The Alcohol Experiment that allowed her to break free. […]
Michelle McDonald is Sober, Connected and More Than Enough!
Today we are joined by Michelle McDonald, sobriety coach and burgeoning podcaster, about her transformation from a daily drinker to an alcohol-free woman. Michelle describes how she never really felt like she “was enough”. She consequently filled her life with a busy schedule of things to do, was loud, sociable and drank a lot to […]
Mrs D is Going without – Lotta Dann interview
Meet Lotta Dann, also known as Mrs D, the anonymous blogger who discovered the tremendous power of online support for those seeking sobriety. Join us on the podcast as we delve into her fascinating story. We discuss rock bottom, the challenges of moderation, the impact of alcohol on society, and much more. Grab your cup of […]
Mel Moss, VIA Drinks: How Going Alcohol Free Propelled Mel to Find Her Passion & Purpose
Mel Moss, VIA Drinks: How Going Alcohol Free Propelled Mel to Find Her Passion & Purpose Mel Moss, introduces us to VIA, an alternative to alcohol which delivers on taste and feel-good vibes. Mel also talks about her alcohol-free story. Mel stopped drinking alcohol on Mother’s Day 2019 after reading Annie Grace’s This Naked Mind. […]
