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It's Not About the Alcohol

Colleen Freeland
Alcohol Use Disorder
Mental Health
Emotional Sobriety
Gut Health
Self-Care
Weight Loss
Self-Empowerment
Mindfulness
Pain Management
Holistic Healing
Emotional Dysregulation
Mindset
Disordered Eating
Emotional Health
Intuition
Anxiety
Personal Growth
Nervous System Regulation
Emotional Freedom Technique
Chronic Inflammatory Conditions

Would you like to reduce your alcohol consumption by 80 percent so 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 the... more

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🪩 HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!! 💃 In this episode, Colleen pulls back the curtain on what overwhelm actually looks like from the inside — not as a failure, not as burnout drama, but as a nervous system hitting its limit after years of living in surviv... more

You know what you need to do. So why can't you get yourself to do it?

Because you've been waiting for motivation to show up—like it's some mysterious force that either finds you or it doesn't. But motivation isn't magic. It's dopamine. And dopamine... more

In this episode, Colleen breaks down a moment almost every woman in this work has experienced: when your body makes a decision before your conscious mind even knows what happened. A glass of wine ordered on autopilot. No craving. No plan. Just habit ... more

If you've been stuck in a job that's slowly draining you—and using wine to cope with the Sunday scaries—this episode is your permission slip to start thinking about what's next.

Career coach Michelle Schafer has been through two major career reinve... more

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Michelle Schafer
Career coach with 10 years of experience, who transitioned from financial services to coaching.
mschafercoaching.ca
Episode: EP305 Are you drinking to cope with a job you hate? (And how to change that) with Career Coach Michelle Schafer
Katie Herzog
Journalist and author of Drink Your Way Sober, a science-based method to break free from alcohol.
Episode: EP303 "Why trying to quit made me drink even more" with Katie Herzog (Drink your way sober with naltrexone)
Cait Donovan
Burnout expert with a background in Chinese medicine and bio-behavioral health
Fried Podcast
Episode: EP300 When burnout drives your drinking: how to interrupt the cycle with Cait Donovan
Hope Pedraza
Functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner using human design for holistic health
Episode: EP297 What human design reveals about your drinking with Hope Pedraza
Courtney Townley
A health and self-leadership coach
Grace & Grit
Episode: EP279: The Consistency Code: How to stop self-sabotaging your health with Courtney Townley
Colleen Freeland
Intuitive Drinking Coach and Author
It's Not About the Alcohol
Episode: EP273 Why midlife breakdown is inevitable and what comes next
Dr. Aimee Apigian
Medical physician and trauma expert
Host of The Biology of Trauma podcast
Episode: EP261 How to get out of Survival Mode With Dr. Aimee Apigain
Erica Thomas
Licensed therapist and certified mother-daughter coach
Vita Nova Counseling
Episode: EP258: Breaking the Cycle of Generational Trauma: Healing the Mother-Daughter Wound with Erica Thomas
Heather Ross
Family recovery coach and host of the Living While Loving Your Child Through Addiction podcast.
Heather Ross Coaching
Episode: EP255: Why "tough love" doesn't work with substance use and how to set boundaries that actually help with Heather Ross

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Colleen
Colleen is a mindful drinking coach who specializes in helping professional women navigate their relationship with alcohol. She emphasizes emotional sobriety and practices that enhance mental well-being.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 216 ratings
  • An episode that will get you thinking

    When you lose your job (or hate your job), the first instinct may be to panic and hide. Colleen and I discussed a number of healthy coping strategies that can help people gain clarity and develop a plan forward. I loved Colleen’s hosting style - organic, with thought-provoking questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Schafm2
    Canada23 days ago
  • Click!

    I don’t know how I stumbled upon Colleens podcast but however I did it has been an instant lightbulb moment and moment! And I’ve been delving into the “cutting back” world for years!Everything she talks about is so relatable and I love the way she doesn’t mince words. Somehow she has connected the dots for me that have given me a much broader awareness than just having the knowledge. I’ve started to apply it and that feels very empowering! Her episodes make so much sense and I get a surge o... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    swishy trishy
    Canada2 months ago
  • A Man’s Perspective

    I have found this Podcast extremely helpful even though Colleen’s program is focused on women. She does an occasional “shout out” to the men listening, which I appreciate, but her insights are powerful regardless of your gender. As a man who quit drinking for 17 months with the help of AA, I was uncomfortable with the labels and incurable disease model and went back to drinking. Colleen has helped me realize I don’t need alcohol and don’t want it (for the most part), and if I do decide to hav... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hockey Mark
    United States2 months ago
  • When you feel you’ve done something wrong

    This minisode touched me deeply. I never thought that our negative emotions could be our super powers. But when Colleen described how she journaled for five minutes then understood that her negative emotions arose from experiences she had as a child, I could completely understand. I had a lot of those. Then she turned this over and asked: What is the opposite of that thought? And she understood that she couldn’t do anything wrong. Make mistakes, sure. But do something bad? No. We are good people... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    s z keller
    United States5 months ago
  • A Refreshing Perspective

    It so important to look under the hood of what’s driving our desires to drink or any other coping mechanism that we use. This podcast looks under the hood and gives your new resources to replace those old coping mechanisms.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SeaLJski
    United States5 months ago

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The approachable style and relatability of the host resonate strongly with many, making complex topics accessible.
Audiences find the insights into the psychological underpinnings of alcohol consumption to be both groundbreaking and transformational.
Overall, feedback highlights how the podcast offers a refreshing take on managing alcohol use and emotional health.
Listeners appreciate the emphasis on emotional awareness and self-acceptance, feeling encouraged by the candid discussions and practical advice.

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EP303 "Why trying to quit made me drink even more" with Katie Herzog (Drink your way sober with naltrexone)
Q: What is that about?
Naltrexone blocks the endorphin rush from alcohol, leading to less fun from drinking, which helps disassociate alcohol from pleasure over time.
EP303 "Why trying to quit made me drink even more" with Katie Herzog (Drink your way sober with naltrexone)
Q: What happened week one, month one? What were your experiences?
Initially, I didn't see drastic changes, but over time I began to incorporate more alcohol-free days, leading to significant shifts in my drinking habits.
EP303 "Why trying to quit made me drink even more" with Katie Herzog (Drink your way sober with naltrexone)
Q: Did something change? Did you just push through that?
Yes, armed with information and support, I learned to manage the side effects of Naltrexone, which made it easier during my second attempt.
EP303 "Why trying to quit made me drink even more" with Katie Herzog (Drink your way sober with naltrexone)
Q: Can you introduce yourself to the audience? Just give us the big picture of who you are and what you do and what you're here for.
I'm Katie Herzog, author of Drink Your Way Sober, which focuses on the Sinclair Method and my personal journey to control my drinking.
EP305 Are you drinking to cope with a job you hate? (And how to change that) with Career Coach Michelle Schafer
Q: Can you talk a little bit about what it's like to work with a career coach?
Working with a coach involves addressing the emotional side of job loss and building a personalized roadmap to navigate the job search process.

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Content focuses on empowering high-achieving women to redefine their relationship with alcohol, emphasizing that drinking habits stem more from emotional issues rather than mere willpower. It provides valuable insights into how emotional sobriety, nervous system regulation, and self-compassion play crucial roles in personal growth and well-being. By exploring practical strategies that challenge conventional views of alcohol use, listeners are encouraged to foster a healthier mindset and embrace their emotional states. Unique aspects include a holistic approach to managing emotions and habits, aiming to empower individuals to find joy and comfort within themselves rather than relying on external substances.

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2. Katie Herzog
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