I can so relate to Michelle! I'm a beverage queen too! Since I quit drinking, I load up on ALL the beverages ... waterloo, kombucha, poppi, hot coffee, iced coffee, tea, mocktails, etc!! It helps to have a fun drink in a fun glass! I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad but, thank you for being brave enough to share your story. Keep up the good work!
I'm a little stressed about the Holidays. I think I'm largely afraid of being bored. I keep having to remind myself that I won't be stuck with family members the whole time because I'll have the literal freedom to drive home at anytime ahahaha. The freedom to leave at anytime is still a new concept for me, I'm so use to getting drunk and being trapped somewhere. It's so weird when I think about it, the boredom and lack of freedom is the whole freaking reason why I'd get drunk!
I read this last night, and told my husband, how much freedom there really is being able to leave when we want without being drunk!!! It is a great feeling. First holidays can be rough sober, but you have it in you to stick to it, bring you NA Bud and leave when ya want.
Great interview Megan and Michelle. I'm still struggling here and with the Holiday season upon us. It's even more difficult. I am not one for New Years resolutions, but I am going all in to dry January as a starting point in this new life. I'm 61 and I feel if I continue abusing my body like this, I won't be around for my daughter much longer. I really have no support system In place and I'm so alone In all of this. I go two or three days sober, then I find myself right back at drinking 7 nights a week. Hardly any breaks, and even sometimes drink months in a row, 8 beers a night. I really need a change. Thanks again for this. You're a blessing to me Megan. Take care. -Bob
I started drinking when my kids were teens. A big habit from the start. Long road back to myself. I'm now a grandma of 7. We all survived my drinking hell.
Great info in the video, the key difference for me was zero withdrawal symptoms, physical or mental, not even within the first thirty days, after Steffon Barkload and what he suggested it's been 9 months now it's like it never was a problem, reading that last version goolging what he put up. Was a super relief I didn't need AA or meds either.
This story sounds so much like mine ...oh my goodness! I'm now 48. My bio dad died at 47 .He had been a drinker/drugs and died of hepatitis. He DEEPLY regretted his past . I have a rustic you tube channel, so I don't want to get long winded here on the comments. But like this lady,I was drinking daily as a reward to myself,and substituting another beverage has helped greatly. I buy Polar Bear seltzer by the cases(different flavors) and I love mixing with cranberry juice or just by itself. So you have that same habit,but replacing it in a positive way. ANYWAY.... knowing in the back of my mind that my bio dad had died so young has been on my radar,especially in the past few years. With God,all things are possible❤ I'm almost 4 weeks not a drop of alcohol and I am so happy. Praise God! I'm a wife,mom of 9 and grandma. I want to live a long life and watch them grow up! I want be here to love and care for everyone. I told myself"" I love my family more than I love 🍷 "".
Great podcast. Great job on your sobriety. I am always shocked when people drink at the cemetery or drink while reminiscing about someone that died from drinking. It has happened in my family. I mean, if the person didn’t drink, they’d still be alive. My husband ended his life drunk and it always surprises me when people want to put his drink of choice on his grave.
A soul bearing and inspirational podcast, thank you I also enjoyed a reward everyday, and enjoyed a TH-cam education/mindset change. I remember around 150 days I started to really believe that I would be able to do it. Going on after the 150 days, I had the firsts to manage and was able to say with pride “I don’t drink anymore, I stopped.” I am now close to 1000 days after drinking for 45years and to use Meghans words, I feel rewired.
7 months sober and I can relate as well to figuring out things such as should I share with certain friends and family that I no longer drink and why I don’t feel very open about it still
I quit on memorial day weekend, 2 holiday weekends ago 18 months passed at least no drinks 72 weeks no alcohol If i was drinking.... That wouldve been 1 box wine and 1 case beer (24 bottles) weekly 72 box of wine AND 72 case of beer total Thats how much that didnt enter my mouth or pass through my liver
Love the content. It’s usually middle age guys that are overweight and bottom shit. You are beautiful inside and out and not that; you have a plate form and doing gods work; thank you
Thanks Michelle and Meghan for a great podcast, have you tried swimming to ease your hip pain , i go swimming with a lot of people with leg and feet issues and they all say its a big help.
You are very welcome. I literally thought about swimming the other day, but getting in the water, sounds miserable to me, but if I have to, I will for sure. I see a foot dr in December. And am being referred to another specialist for my hip.
Courage Sharon. Je suis dans le même cas que vous!!! 1er jour hier…quelle bonne nuit de sommeil j ai eu….. bonne journée à vous ne lâchez pas….BOnjour de France..
I can so relate to Michelle! I'm a beverage queen too! Since I quit drinking, I load up on ALL the beverages ... waterloo, kombucha, poppi, hot coffee, iced coffee, tea, mocktails, etc!! It helps to have a fun drink in a fun glass! I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad but, thank you for being brave enough to share your story. Keep up the good work!
I feel most of us succeed by doing this!! It is fun and distracting :-)
I'm a little stressed about the Holidays. I think I'm largely afraid of being bored. I keep having to remind myself that I won't be stuck with family members the whole time because I'll have the literal freedom to drive home at anytime ahahaha. The freedom to leave at anytime is still a new concept for me, I'm so use to getting drunk and being trapped somewhere. It's so weird when I think about it, the boredom and lack of freedom is the whole freaking reason why I'd get drunk!
Being able to drive yourself home is such a huge freedom.
You won't even believe it yourself until you are actually doing it!
GOAL!!!
I read this last night, and told my husband, how much freedom there really is being able to leave when we want without being drunk!!! It is a great feeling. First holidays can be rough sober, but you have it in you to stick to it, bring you NA Bud and leave when ya want.
@@Soberstrong That's the plan! LOL
Great show sober strong💪
Thanks Jimmy!
@ 🙋♂️thanks Megan!
Great interview Megan and Michelle. I'm still struggling here and with the Holiday season upon us. It's even more difficult. I am not one for New Years resolutions, but I am going all in to dry January as a starting point in this new life. I'm 61 and I feel if I continue abusing my body like this, I won't be around for my daughter much longer. I really have no support system In place and I'm so alone In all of this. I go two or three days sober, then I find myself right back at drinking 7 nights a week. Hardly any breaks, and even sometimes drink months in a row, 8 beers a night. I really need a change. Thanks again for this. You're a blessing to me Megan. Take care. -Bob
I started drinking when my kids were teens. A big habit from the start. Long road back to myself. I'm now a grandma of 7. We all survived my drinking hell.
Your interviews and guests are fantastic! Keep up the great work and thank you. I'm looking forward to listening to this one tonight.
Awesome, thank you!
Great info in the video, the key difference for me was zero withdrawal symptoms, physical or mental, not even within the first thirty days, after Steffon Barkload and what he suggested it's been 9 months now it's like it never was a problem, reading that last version goolging what he put up. Was a super relief I didn't need AA or meds either.
Awesome podcast! Loving the new uploads
Thank you!
This story sounds so much like mine ...oh my goodness! I'm now 48. My bio dad died at 47 .He had been a drinker/drugs and died of hepatitis. He DEEPLY regretted his past . I have a rustic you tube channel, so I don't want to get long winded here on the comments. But like this lady,I was drinking daily as a reward to myself,and substituting another beverage has helped greatly. I buy Polar Bear seltzer by the cases(different flavors) and I love mixing with cranberry juice or just by itself. So you have that same habit,but replacing it in a positive way. ANYWAY.... knowing in the back of my mind that my bio dad had died so young has been on my radar,especially in the past few years. With God,all things are possible❤ I'm almost 4 weeks not a drop of alcohol and I am so happy. Praise God! I'm a wife,mom of 9 and grandma. I want to live a long life and watch them grow up! I want be here to love and care for everyone. I told myself"" I love my family more than I love 🍷 "".
I wish more would choose their family over booze. Way to go!! Would you be willing to come talk on my channel? meghanmelin1@gmail.com
Great podcast. Great job on your sobriety. I am always shocked when people drink at the cemetery or drink while reminiscing about someone that died from drinking. It has happened in my family. I mean, if the person didn’t drink, they’d still be alive. My husband ended his life drunk and it always surprises me when people want to put his drink of choice on his grave.
I know, it's so stupid and disrespectful.
Not gonna lie, I have definitely been one to "honor" an alcoholic at their service, but this was before I realized how stupid it is.
A soul bearing and inspirational podcast, thank you
I also enjoyed a reward everyday, and enjoyed a TH-cam education/mindset change.
I remember around 150 days I started to really believe that I would be able to do it.
Going on after the 150 days, I had the firsts to manage and was able to say with pride “I don’t drink anymore, I stopped.”
I am now close to 1000 days after drinking for 45years and to use Meghans words, I feel rewired.
Wow! This is amazing! Love it!! 😍
I can totally relate to the 3 days without a drink thing. That can be monumental. Keep it up Girl.
AWESOME INTERVIEW !!!!!!! THANKS
Thanks for listening
This is a wonderful podcast! I am 10 months now and I love taking the time to listen to you channel, so helpful
So excited that your one year is coming!!! Wahoo!
7 months sober and I can relate as well to figuring out things such as should I share with certain friends and family that I no longer drink and why I don’t feel very open about it still
I think you should share, it might make you even stronger.
I quit on memorial day weekend,
2 holiday weekends ago
18 months passed at least
no drinks
72 weeks no alcohol
If i was drinking....
That wouldve been
1 box wine and 1 case beer (24 bottles) weekly
72 box of wine AND 72 case of beer total
Thats how much that didnt enter my mouth or pass through my liver
Waouhhh bravo!!
Love this!!!
@Soberstrong my liver, heart, brain, wife, daughter, mom, me, are thankful alcohol is not physically in my body anymore
so, afew sober months ahed, and of course gettingthings straightened out(mainly financial)
I feel better today then i have in a long time,everyday so far.🇺🇸📵💜☮️
That is great.
Thank you and my day is fine,and i hope yours is just as well,im staying in and watching breaking bad movies
and another sober day, things aint perfect,but thats the wayit is
i didnt wholly quit; some wine today; trying to do thru the week no alcohol; in the weekend a little
she doesnt sound like she had a drink problem. Thats considered normal in rhe UK.
I think we all have different levels of what we consider bad or normal, and I think it depends on how it is affecting your overall well being.
Love the content. It’s usually middle age guys that are overweight and bottom shit. You are beautiful inside and out and not that; you have a plate form and doing gods work; thank you
Male or female, we all have a story. But you are totally right, the stereotypical is men.
Thanks Michelle and Meghan for a great podcast, have you tried swimming to ease your hip pain , i go swimming with a lot of people with leg and feet issues and they all say its a big help.
You are very welcome. I literally thought about swimming the other day, but getting in the water, sounds miserable to me, but if I have to, I will for sure. I see a foot dr in December. And am being referred to another specialist for my hip.
I'm going to quit drinking... I need emotional support. Thank you!
Keep in touch with us!! We got you
Courage Sharon. Je suis dans le même cas que vous!!! 1er jour hier…quelle bonne nuit de sommeil j ai eu….. bonne journée à vous ne lâchez pas….BOnjour de France..
When people stop smoking, nobody acts weird 😅
Hahahah EXACTLY!
little by little... some progress, did the
gym
That’s really good 😊