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podcast· 17:51Loosen Your Grip On Trying To Figure Out Alcohol
🔗 Try Magic Mind with 20% off: magicmind.com/maryW20 Today, we’re diving into what it really means to surrender and trust your next evolution. Whether it's shifting your relationship with alcohol, your career, or any part of your life, the key isn’t figuring it out—it’s finding out by loosening your grip and stepping into curiosity. I share personal updates on balancing my online work with the new life my family and I are building on our farm. I also reflect on how resistance shows up when we’re being called to something new and how sometimes, we need to let go of “the way things have always been” to allow something even better to emerge. With the arrival of Lent, Venus retrograde, and the shift into spring, this is an invitation to pause, empty out, and make space for what’s truly calling you. Key Takeaways: 🌿 Your next evolution is already calling—you just have to listen. 🌿 FOMO isn’t real when you’ve already experienced something. What if you stopped holding on so tightly? 🌿 Loo
podcast· 15:36Is Not Drinking a Form of Punishment? The Feminine Way to True Freedom
You get to decide what sobriety means for you. Today’s episode is inspired by a listener question: “How do we ensure we're not using not drinking alcohol as a form of punishment or deprivation?” This question is huge , because how you think about alcohol—and about quitting it—determines your experience of sobriety. The feminine way to releasing alcohol isn’t about willpower or restriction; it’s about embodying a new way of being —one where not drinking becomes an act of self-honor, not self-denial. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why the belief that sobriety is punishment is just that—a belief How to shift your mindset so that quitting drinking feels like a gift, not a loss The role of safety in the feminine way of transformation How to explore and rewrite your beliefs about alcohol Why your body is already designed to generate real pleasure—without alcohol This Is Not Deprivation—It’s Awakening Sobriety is not about taking something away. It’s about waking up to the truth of who yo
podcast· 10:13The Hangover Cure Nobody's Heard About
We've all been there. Totally sick or disappointed from doing the thing you said you wouldn't do, DRINK. This ONE simple thing will not only change how you feel after a night of drinking, but it will interrupt the cycle from happening again later, because you will be feeling better. It's also a trick you can use when you don't show up with integrity in another area of life. Use it often, share it, change your life. And don't bring yesterday's disappointment into tomorrow. Imagine having weekly breakthroughs — and celebrating them without alcohol. The 90-Day Life Renewal Challenge is an invitation into your year of clarity, self-trust, and embodied change. This is about knowing you can handle life without numbing, avoiding, or hiding. You can be sacred and do it anyway. 👉 Schedule your Clarity Call for your first breakthrough — and trust that it’s only the beginning. Join The 90 Day Life Renewal! A Private Holistic Coaching Program to gracefully help you move through the resistance of
podcast· 15:39Digging Deep, Taking The Descent, Living In Breakthrough
The question isn't will I drink or not. The question is will I FEEL ALIVE? In this episode, I share my personal breakthrough and how we live in cycles of transformation. I give you the exact thought you need to dig deep and emerge brighter than ever. What I Dive Into: My Breakthrough: How I discovered that true change wasn’t about quitting drinking—it was about reclaiming my inner light and feminine essence. Digging Deep: I reveal the intimate process of mining for your life force and transforming pain into power. Life & Motherhood: I open up about how motherhood and personal challenges ignited a powerful shift in my perspective. Living Fully: I share real, relatable stories and simple, heartfelt tools to help you embrace a life bursting with energy and authenticity. If you’re ready to stop drinking and start living the feminine way, join me as I celebrate every layer of being a woman. Don’t miss out on my free guide—“The Six Cheat Phrases to Calm the Urge to Drink and End the Inner Ba
podcast· 46:18Marianne’s Final Breakthrough: How She Stopped Disappearing & Stepped Fully Into Her Life (3 of 3)
“If I don’t stop disappearing from my higher self, I’ll never live the life I want.” This is it—the final part of the most transformational story shared on this podcast. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 and Part 2, go back and commit to hearing the full journey. This is the most valuable case study in not just quitting drinking, but in stepping into self-trust, personal power, and an entirely new way of living. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The single most important decision that changed everything for Marianne Why the real problem wasn’t alcohol—but disappearing from herself How she stopped looking for an escape and started facing her emotions head-on The importance of safety in transformation (and how to create it for yourself) What it actually means to reclaim your power and embody self-trust Why This Episode is Different This isn’t about “willpower” or just stopping drinking. It’s about awakening to yourself . It’s about getting to the other side of emotional overwhelm, self-
podcast· 36:57Why "Self-Help" Wasn’t Enough: The Missing Piece in Alcohol Freedom Marianne's Story (2 of 3)
This is not just about quitting drinking. It’s about claiming your sovereignty. We are back with Part 2 of this powerful three-part series featuring my incredible client, Marianne , who shares her raw and transformational journey of stepping fully into her power. This isn’t just another conversation about sobriety. This is about self-mastery, peace, and reclaiming your mind from the chaos of addiction. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How alcohol blocks access to self-trust, intuition, and peace Why even years of self-help books weren’t enough until this shift happened The truth about alcohol’s role in emotional dysregulation and overwhelm How to break free from the exhausting mental preoccupation of “Should I drink or not?” The game-changing realization that helped Marianne finally feel SAFE with herself Why This Episode is Different Marianne’s story is a masterclass in what’s possible when you stop seeing alcohol as a solution and start seeing it as the thing keeping you from peace
podcast· 28:42From Emotional Fire to Feminine Power: Marianne’s Sobriety Breakthrough (1 of 3 )
The Best Case Study You’ll Ever Hear: Reclaiming Your Power and Inner Peace This is not like any other sobriety show. In this episode, you’ll hear one of the most transformational case studies ever shared on the show. I sit down with my incredible client, Marianne , a high-achieving woman who knew that if she wanted to live the life she truly desired, alcohol had to go. But what happened next was something she never expected. She didn’t just become a non-drinker—she became a woman in total control of her emotions, her peace, and her power. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why quitting drinking is just the beginning of true transformation How Marianne went from feeling emotionally on fire to becoming the calm, steady presence in her life and relationships The secret to stopping emotional reactivity and reclaiming inner peace How feminine leadership and personal responsibility impact relationships—without forcing change on others The key to staying committed when life throws its hardes
podcast· 33:57Decision Fatigue
Every choice you make shapes your reality, yet most of us are stuck in cycles of indecision or overwhelm, which drains our energy and leaves us disconnected from our power. Decision fatigue impacts every area of your life—especially your relationship with alcohol. Here’s why this matters: when you’re exhausted from constant decision-making or stuck overthinking, you’re more likely to default to old habits like drinking. But what if you could trust that every decision is working for you? Imagine what could shift if you didn’t waste energy worrying about making the “right” choice and instead embraced aligned action. In this episode, I share: Why decision fatigue is the hidden reason you feel stuck and overwhelmed. How to reframe decision-making as an act of empowerment rather than fear. The connection between simplifying your decisions and breaking free from alcohol. A step-by-step process to reduce decision fatigue and trust yourself again. This episode will help you reclaim your mental
podcast· 26:10NEW EPISODE! The Evolution Of Awakened Empowerment
AND WE ARE BACK! Welcome back, my beautiful listeners—it's Mary Wagstaff, and I am beyond thrilled to be here with you today. I can hardly contain my excitement as we relaunch Stop Drinking and Start Living - The Feminine Way. This is more than just a podcast; it’s a safe space for exploring sobriety, feminine empowerment, and reclaiming the authentic essence of being a woman. Together, we’re diving into a new version of the show, and I’m so honored you’re here for it. In this episode: Rediscover the feminine way : We’re not just talking about sobriety; we’re embracing life through archetypal wisdom, intuition, and self-trust. Let’s explore together : This is a circle of sisters. Bring your curiosity, compassion, and openness to new perspectives. Write in to the show : Share your stories and questions using the 'Fan Mail' link in the show notes, or email me at Mary@MaryWagstaffCoach.com. I’ll answer submissions on upcoming episodes! Pause and reflect : This week, ask yourself, “What ki
podcast· 6:43Welcome to Stop Drinking and Start Living - The Feminine Way
Welcome to Stop Drinking and Start Living - The Feminine Way What kind of woman do you want to be? The answer to this question holds the key to releasing alcohol, breaking free from numbing cycles, and reclaiming your power, pleasure, and purpose. In this trailer episode, I’m sharing the vision for this new season of the podcast: a space for transformation, connection, and rediscovering what it means to live as an empowered woman. Here’s what you can expect from The Feminine Way : Weekly episodes exploring spirituality, archetypal wisdom, and embodied practices. Tools to help you effortlessly release alcohol and meet your own needs. Insights into how to create safety, spaciousness, and joy in your life. And an invitation to be part of the show—this is now a write-in podcast! 🎙 Stop Drinking and Start Living - The Feminine Way isn’t just about sobriety—it’s about redefining what’s possible for you, honoring your innate truth, and finding satisfaction in the life that’s right in front o
podcast· 22:03Urge Tracking
In this episode of Stop Drinking and Start Living, I'm excited to share my 100-day urge tracking protocol to help you gain awareness and control over alcohol cravings. Through tracking circumstances, emotions, thoughts and sensations around urges, you can shift your perspective on alcohol and create more freedom and relaxation in their lives. Key takeaways include: cultivating embodied awareness of one's nervous system responses moving towards new experiences rather than away from drinking practicing techniques like meditation to balance the nervous system and break habitual coping mechanisms. I encourage listeners to join my challenge and download my free resources to generate insight and move forward in their sobriety journey. Download the urge tracking guide and meditation from Mary's website. Track 100 days of circumstances, emotions, thoughts, sensations and actions around alcohol/urges from a neutral perspective. Consider doing the tracking with a friend/accountability partner. S
podcast· 45:12Master Your Health Through Metabolic Flexability with Susannah LaPoint Part 2 of 2
Ready to reclaim your health and vitality? Susannah is back and we go even deeper into how to support your health holistically with insulin support and diet. Discover a holistic approach to wellness, alcohol freedom and transforming your lifestyle by stabilizing blood sugar levels. Key Takeaways: Blood Sugar Balance : Understand how balanced blood sugar reduces cravings and supports healthier habits. Energized Living : Focus on feeling energized and mobile to lead a vibrant, joyful life. Medical Self-Advocacy : Learn the importance of self-advocacy in the medical field for better health outcomes. Diet Transition : Get practical strategies for transitioning to a healthier diet without feeling deprived. Hormonal Health & Breathwork : Explore cycle awareness and the benefits of breathwork for optimizing health. Connect with Susannah here: Website Instagram Join A Thursday Breath Work Session On Zoom! Imagine having weekly breakthroughs — and celebrating them without alcohol. The 90-Day Li
podcast· 45:59Master Your Health Through Metabolic Flexability with Susannah LaPoint Part 1 of 2
Join wellness coach Susannah LaPoint as we explore a revolutionary approach to vibrant health beyond alcohol, focusing on nutrition, insulin control, breathwork, fasting, and mindful living. Key Takeaways: Achieve Vibrant Health : Discover Susannah's approach to Mastering your wellness through nutrition, breathwork, and fasting. Blood Sugar & Hormonal Balance : Understand the connections between blood sugar levels, ketogenic diets, and hormonal balance. Hormetic Stress Benefits : Learn how controlled stressors like fasting and exercise can enhance your health. Mindful Activities : Shifting the mindset around diet and exercise culture to support your metabolic health long term. Support your alcohol journey with diet : How low carb and keto can make it easier to quit drinking. Connect with Susannah here: Website Instagram Join A Thursday Breath Work Session On Zoom! Imagine having weekly breakthroughs — and celebrating them without alcohol. The 90-Day Life Renewal Challenge is an invitat
podcast· 37:43Why It's Important To Put Yourself In A New Room
Today I share the profound transformations I observed on our Women's retreat and why it is so important to put yourself in new intentional environments, to make big change. I offer insight into how you can apply these to your life now and transform your relationship to self and to alcohol. Key Takeaways: -People are ready for more meaning and connection. -Many women are missing real intimacy in their lives. -Sobriety creates an opportunity for authentic relating. -Manifestation is real. -Co-creating from trust, detachment, pleasure and personal responsibility. -Establishing safety creates more space for bravery. -Nature supports us. -We can't grow in isolation. -Intentional containers create expedited results. -Embodiment is non-negotiable. -All sensations are neutral. Imagine having weekly breakthroughs — and celebrating them without alcohol. The 90-Day Life Renewal Challenge is an invitation into your year of clarity, self-trust, and embodied change. This is about knowing you can han
podcast· 25:20Are N/A Beverages Right For Your Awakened Sober Life?
Today I share my personal journey and insights into the world of non-alcoholic beverages, and learn how to forge a path to intentional living that transcends the need for alcohol or pretending. Take aways: The potential impact of drinks that mimic the taste of alcohol Understanding the pivotal role embodiment and conscious movement play in fostering comfort and trust in our bodies and how they help navigate the challenges of sobriety. Finding new rituals and rather than substitutes for traditional alcoholic drinks, we uncover the brain's powerful response to visualization and its influence on our habits and cravings. Redefine your sensory experiences with elixirs that celebrate our commitment to sobriety, differentiating them from mere mocktails. The significance of ceremonies, like cacao and tea rituals, is illuminated, providing a communal and intentional backdrop to our alcohol-free existence. Share our own stories and insights, with the opportunity to engage directly through Buzzsp
podcast· 41:58How Much Bigger Can You Be ? : The Power Of Sisterhood with The Retreat Queens! Part 2 of 2
Have you ever considered the profound changes that take root when you put down the Have you ever considered the profound changes that occur when you put down the wine glass and join hands with a community of women on a journey of awakened, sensual living? In today's episode, we explore part 2 of the transformative power of sisterhood and sobriety, weaving through tales of personal growth and connection from the Ignite Your Vision retreat. Celebrate the courage to live intentionally and the magic of sober interactions. Key Takeaways: Sisterhood and Sobriety : Discover the power of a supportive community and the clarity that comes with sobriety. Transformational Stories : Hear personal journeys of women transitioning from indulgence to conscious clarity. Intentional Living : Learn about the intentional connections and daily rituals that infuse life with purpose. Emotional Healing : Explore how sobriety becomes an act of self-care and emotional healing. Awakened Life : Celebrate the joy a
podcast· 41:02Playing A Bigger Game : The Power Of Sisterhood with The Retreat Queens! Part 1 of 2
What would it take to believe, as long as you were being yourself, you couldn't do it wrong and that you belonged? This was the transformative power of our Woman's Retreat in Mexico. In today's episode, we weave tales of feminine healing and the power of women's retreat and sacred sisterhood. Our sanctuary of conversation opens its arms to the stories of strength and vulnerability, shared by the women, who have walked the path towards rekindling their inner light alongside us. Step into our circle and light a candle for your own self-discovery, as we recount the emotional revelations and the deep sense of belonging that blossoms when women support and understand one another. The heart of our discussion begins with a grounding meditation, heartfelt connections, and the mantra "solutions for situations only," as we navigate the waters of personal reclamation. We explore the sacred space where saying yes to oneself fosters courage to face resistance, and the importance of collective integ
podcast· 54:51Client Spotlight : An Unrecognizable Life With Janet
If you have ever felt like you've tried everything when it comes to quitting drinking, this episode is for you. My client Janet finally flipped the script in her mind when she discovered the holistic approach of the five shifts process. She had countless attempts at other programs that just didn't get to the root of the problem. She could only get so far without befriending her emotions and learning to work with her thoughts to make the neutral. I am so honored to share Janets amazing story. Listen and take something away to apply to your life today! Key Takeaways : What's reaquired for Personal Growth and Transformation and how to paving the way for a more fulfilling life. How to shift your mindset with emotional management Reduce the desire to drinking my practicing healthy boundaries Overcoming shame and guilt Utilizing support to create accountability, commitment and break free from limiting belief. Achieve an authentic sense of personal freedom and live your best life! Imagine hav
podcast· 23:29Establishing Safety In Sobriety
Today's epidote is crucial for your success in sobriety and beyond. It is the starting point you must establish for all new endeavors: establishing a sense safety and authenticity. Safety in the Known: Despite knowing alcohol isn't serving us, we often return to it because of the safety and familiarity it provides. Establishing New Safety: To move beyond alcohol, we must unpack our self-concept around it and create a sense of safety from a place of neutrality. The Need for Belonging: True belonging comes from being accepted for who we are, not from conforming to external expectations. Authentic Expression: The journey towards authenticity involves questioning the conformity we've agreed to and building evidence for our authentic selves. Empowerment Through Safety: Establishing safety within ourselves allows for empowerment and confidence, enabling us to navigate life's challenges without relying on alcohol. Share your experiences and tag me on IG @marywagstaffcoaching responding to oth
podcast· 26:31How To Respond To Others About Your Drinking
If you have ever thought, " I don't want to make anyone feel bad because I'm not drinking." You are in the right place. You don't want your drinking to impact other people in a negative way, so when you are asked about it, you freeze. You don't know how to respond and end up defending, explaining yourself or pointing the blame at you. This is not the way to establish confidence in your alcohol free journey. How you respond to others as you go along your alcohol free journey, will dictate your success in a huge way. In today's episode you will learn: The thoughts you have that aren't true about other people What you need to understand about yourself to be confident responding to others about your drinking. Exactly what to say and how to say it in a way that invites people in to a conversation rather than creates shame or defiensiveness. Where to focus your attention when you are in social settings that will reduce your fear and desire to drink. Why we go into freeze and need to defend o
podcast· 23:23How Sober Are You Willing To Get?
How alive are you willing to feel, is really the question I am asking today? Can you show up even bigger for life than you thought possible? Sobriety does stop giving after you get it out of your way. It's a mindset of removing the veil of illusions that have kept you stick in fear. In today's episode you will take away: the questions you need to keep asking to stay motivated how authenticity is now a means of survival how to rediscover your vibrancy sobriety as a gateway to a more mindful, conscious life alcohol as a starting point to a more confident empowered you AND MUCH MORE... PLEASE SHARE, LIKE & SUBSCRIBE. It helps weave the web of awakening the planet. Imagine having weekly breakthroughs — and celebrating them without alcohol. The 90-Day Life Renewal Challenge is an invitation into your year of clarity, self-trust, and embodied change. This is about knowing you can handle life without numbing, avoiding, or hiding. You can be sacred and do it anyway. 👉 Schedule your Clarity Ca
podcast· 21:05Your Desires Are The Key To Your Sober Success
You might know what you don't want, but knowing what your deepest desires are and tapping into them, mind, body heart and soul, will create your inevitable success in sobriety. Today we dive into the depths of our desires, showing that sobriety empowers us to manifest a life beyond imagination. Let's uncover your truest yearnings, fostering a lifestyle of authenticity and fulfillment. Key takeaways: Sobriety is a stepping stone to a life filled with vision and dreams. Mindfulness and somatic practices are invaluable in transcending cravings and anchoring in genuine aspirations. Embodying desires while releasing alcohol's grip requires courage and commitment. The journey to becoming Naturally Sober is within reach with the five-shift process. Embrace your desires and chart a course for a life of true pleasure and alignment. Imagine having weekly breakthroughs — and celebrating them without alcohol. The 90-Day Life Renewal Challenge is an invitation into your year of clarity, self-trust,
podcast· 15:30Comparison Narrative
Today we are having an eye-opening conversation about alcohols so-called benefits. We're breaking down the myth that alcohol affects us all differently, revealing the universal chemical impact it has on our bodies—whether it's wreaking havoc on our nervous systems, disrupting our gut biomes, or throwing our endocrine systems out of balance. My five shifts process is set to challenge your current beliefs about drinking, peeling back the veil to expose the illusions of pleasure and connection that alcohol promises but doesn't deliver. Redefine self-concept in a world where alcohol loses its grip, transitioning from a central role to a mere afterthought in your life. Learn how to step away from damaging comparative narratives that hold us back, and embrace a path of self-love and compassion. Merge spiritual alignment and a feminine perspective to cultivate a sobriety that's not just a fleeting phase, but a lasting transformation. How to realign with your deepest sense of self Imagine havi
podcast· 21:51Rethinking the Romance of Alcohol and Authentic Joy
Have you ever found yourself caught up in the enchanting haze of alcohol's promise, believing it holds the key to life's most thrilling chapters? Unpacking the cultural narrative that paints alcohol as the hero of our stories, the liberator of our inhibitions, and the spark in the romance of life. Explore how these potent tales influence our perceptions and entice us to chase an illusion of freedom that alcohol seems to offer. Through the intricacies of pleasure, autonomy, and the societal pressures that shape our experiences—especially through the lens of women's voices. We'll confront the authenticity of joy as it's often depicted, intertwined with alcohol, and challenge the notion that our past indulgences are somehow superior to the possibilities that await us. With a blend of coaching, mindfulness, and vibrant conversation, let's reimagine a life of romance and connection unclouded by expectations—a journey where each step is an authentic expression of self, crafted by our own han