Soberful

Veronica interviews world-renowned expert Dr. Claudia Black on the impact addiction has on children. Dr. Black outlines how adverse childhood experiences can manifest themselves in adulthood, how to recognise if this is your experience and how to change it. She also outlines what a functioning family looks like. To learn more, visit the show notes.

'I stopped drinking three days ago - why isn't everything better?' Chip and Veronica explain the process of sobriety when you can start to expect to feel better, sleep better and enjoy sobriety. To learn more, visit the show notes.

Chip and Veronica discuss how romantic relationships in sobriety can often capsize us. They share how insecure and needy they were in early sobriety and how they navigated romantic relationships. They also offer tips on how to balance your sobriety with falling in love. To learn more, visit the show notes.

Many of our Soberful Life members have reached out to us asking for advice on staying sober after lockdown. In this episode, Chip and Veronica discuss why preparation is everything. Do the work now to make sure your sobriety is solid and make sure you have fun and socialise, as we are all going to need to do that when the pandemic finally ends. To learn more, visit the show notes.

Soberful diversity and inclusion consultant Grachelle Sherburne joins the podcast this week to discuss how addiction and sobriety differ for people of colour. She shares her wisdom and insight into improving outcomes for minorities and why her equine assisted therapy is an essential part of her practice. To learn more, visit the show notes.

Chip and Veronica get to the root of addiction and explain the different types of trauma that people experience, leading them to abuse alcohol. To learn more, visit the show notes.

Men and women get sober differently. The same methods won't work for women that work for men because women also have to battle hormonal changes that can dramatically affect their sobriety. In this episode Veronica discusses women's issues and sobriety with new Soberful Life practitioner and nurse practitioner Mimi Devine-Touhey. To learn more, visit the show notes.

In this passionate discussion Chip and Veronica discuss the impact of social media and sobriety. They look at how the internet and social media has helped so many people get sober but also the negative impact it has had on people. To learn more, visit the show notes.

About Coach Tiffany - As an RN, Intuitive Eating Coach, and person in long term recovery, Tiffany has helped hundreds of women to achieve their goals. She works with high achieving women who can do anything they set their mind to but still struggle with food. Having experienced food obsession herself, she committed to finding a kinder solution that didn't involve depriving herself. She was able to heal her relationship with food, it was so powerful that she has dedicated herself to supporting high- achievers like her to do the same. Her clients are able to find peace with food and get back to doing what they really want to do in the world! To learn more, visit the show notes.

Kristen Casey is a true survivor. In this honest and frank conversation, Kristin discusses her relationship with Eagles Legend Joe Walsh and how their love was destroyed by their addiction. Kristen saved her own life by getting sober and now helps others. To learn more, visit the show notes.