Drink Less; Live Better

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By: Sarah Williamson - Sober Coach, Expert Speaker and Author

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 she wasn't doing herself any favours with this...

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292. What are you seeking?
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#292
Today at 8:00 AM

What are you really seeking when you reach for a drink? Discover how understanding your needs can help you make choices that bring you closer to the life you want.

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291. What Are You Tolerating?
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#291
10/15/2026

What have you stopped questioning simply because you’ve got used to it? This episode explores the everyday things we tolerate, including our relationship with alcohol, and invites you to get curious about what you might want to change.

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290. What if you stopped trying to make everyone understand you?
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#290
10/08/2026

In this episode, I explore the freedom that can come from stopping trying to make everyone understand your choices, particularly when you’re changing your relationship with alcohol.

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289. You're allowed to change your mind
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#289
10/01/2026

In this episode, I’m exploring why changing your mind can be a sign that you’re paying attention, growing and getting to know yourself better.

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288. Transactions and relationships
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#288
09/24/2026

I’m exploring the difference between transactional and relational living, and how bringing more connection into our lives can help us feel more fulfilled.

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287. Congruence
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#287
09/17/2026

I’m exploring congruence, why trusting ourselves means listening to what we know to be true, and how this can support us in drinking less.

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286. Things you'll never hear me say (part 16) You need more personal development/growth
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#286
09/10/2026

I’m questioning whether our obsession with self-development and constant self-improvement is actually helping us live better lives.

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285. Why We Love Learning
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#285
09/03/2026

I explore what my love of learning might reveal about the deeper needs for curiosity, growth, competence and meaning.

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284. Finding ourselves
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#284
08/27/2026

I’m exploring why “finding yourself” may be the wrong question, and how we can keep building and becoming throughout midlife.

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283. To be human
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#283
08/20/2026

I explore what it means to be human when we notice what feels wrong, care deeply about ourselves and the world around us, and want things to be better.

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282. Writing a eulogy
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#282
08/13/2026

Let's think about what writing our own eulogies can teach us about the life we're living now and what we want it to stand for.

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281. Are we living too fast?
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#281
08/06/2026

In this episode, I explore what happens when we slow down, listen to our bodies and make more room for being in a life that often asks us to keep doing.

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280. An identity do-over
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#280
07/30/2026

In this episode, I explore how our identities evolve throughout life and why changing your relationship with alcohol can become the beginning of becoming someone new.

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279. Consistently Inconsistent
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#279
07/23/2026

I explore why being inconsistently human doesn't stop us building a life of quiet, meaningful consistency where it matters most.

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278. A path through a field
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#278
07/16/2026

Something different today - A bedtime story in which I share how slowing down, noticing nature, and walking without hurry can gently lead us back to peace, gratitude and ourselves.

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277. Reflections on a retreat
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#277
07/09/2026

I’m taking you behind the scenes of our retreat to share what it takes to create a weekend where genuine connection, rest and lasting memories can flourish.

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276. A reminder of who you are
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#276
07/02/2026

In this episode, I reflect on how we can lose touch with ourselves during hard seasons and how we gently find our way back through memory, connection, and compassion.

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275. Expectations - reasonable and unrealistic!
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#275
06/25/2026

I explore why reasonable expectations can still leave us feeling disappointed, and how we can respond with greater understanding of ourselves and others.

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274. A story about a scarf
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#274
06/18/2026

A story about a scarf that isn't really about a scarf and what it taught me about comfort, resilience, and emotional attachment.

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273. People Don’t Understand a Life They Don’t Live
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#273
06/11/2026

In this episode, I explore why people struggle to understand lives they haven’t lived and how to feel steadier when misunderstood.

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272. Seeing the world as it is, not as we want it to be
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#272
06/04/2026

In this episode, I explore the balance between accepting reality as it is while still creating meaningful change in our lives and communities.

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271. Self awareness - a word of warning
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#271
05/28/2026

Today let's explore the surprising balance between healthy self awareness and overthinking, and how to find a calmer relationship with ourselves.

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270. bold opinions, lightly held
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#270
05/21/2026

Mastering the art of “bold opinions lightly held” helps you stay grounded yet adaptable in life’s journey. Sarah tells you why!

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269. care vs control
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#269
05/14/2026

In this episode, I explore the subtle difference between care and control, and how loving relationships can sometimes start to feel emotionally heavy.

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268. Rethinking the bucket list
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#268
05/07/2026

I share a calmer, more personal way to think about bucket lists that focuses on everyday moments rather than pressure-filled milestones.

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267. Things you'll never hear me say (part 15) I get it
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#267
04/30/2026

I share why I’ve stopped saying “I get it” and how deeper listening creates more meaningful connection.

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266. Stand Out, Don’t Blend In
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#266
04/23/2026

Let's look at why blending in dulls our lives and how standing out—through honesty, values, and self-expression—creates deeper connection and fulfilment.

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265. Be discerning
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#265
04/16/2026

Today I explore why being discerning supports your wellbeing and challenges the belief that it makes you difficult.

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264. Things you'll never hear me say (Part 14) "Let me play devil's advocate"
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#264
04/09/2026

Nope, you won't hear me say it - listen in to find out why! Today we explore why “playing devil’s advocate” can undermine connection, and how owning our words builds trust and confidence.

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263. Five Ways to Say No (Without Making It a Drama)
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#263
04/02/2026

Sarah shares five simple, realistic ways to say no without guilt, drama, or over-explaining.

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262. You’re Allowed to Outgrow Things
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#262
03/26/2026

Sarah explores why it’s okay to outgrow habits, relationships, environments, and alcohol—and how to give yourself permission to evolve.

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261. Why We Defend Ourselves (Even When We Know We’re Wrong)
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#261
03/19/2026

Today Sarah explores why we get defensive even when we know we're wrong!

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260. How to Recover From Being Wrong
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#260
03/12/2026

Today let's explore why being wrong is an unavoidable part of life, how to accept mistakes with honesty and compassion, and how to turn those moments into powerful opportunities for growth.

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259. The power of persistence
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#259
03/05/2026

A powerful reminder that lasting change doesn’t come from force or willpower, but from steady, consistent persistence.

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258. Things you'll never hear me say (Part 13) No judgement here
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#258
02/26/2026

We explore why “I’m non-judgemental” isn’t true, why we all judge, and why open-mindedness is a more honest and powerful alternative.

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257. What's the best that could happen?
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#257
02/19/2026

A simple mindset shift that helps you move from fear-based thinking to possibility-led action in your drinking and your life.

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256. Taking small risks
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#256
02/12/2026

Small risks create powerful clarity, helping you build self-trust and make changes that align with your values.

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255. Clear is kind
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#255
02/05/2026

In this episode, Sarah explores why clarity is kind, how it reduces friction, and how boundaries and honest asking help us live more aligned lives.

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254. At the end of January, we do this...
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#254
01/29/2026

A gentle end-of-January reset for people who want sustainable change, kinder goals, and a calmer approach to drinking and personal growth.

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253. Overcoming Overwhelm
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#253
01/22/2026

Overwhelm isn’t a personal failure. In this episode, Sarah explains why life feels too much and how to design days that breathe.

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