How to Feel Calm, Confident, and Excited for Your First Sober Holidays
If you’re feeling good about being alcohol-free but unsure how to navigate your first sober holiday season, you’re not alone. You might be wondering, Will it still be fun? Will I feel left out? How do I stay calm when things get stressful?
The truth is, you don’t need alcohol to handle the holidays: you just need the right tools. The Sober Holiday Collection was designed to help you stay grounded, rested, and radiant through every celebration, so you can actually enjoy the season; no FOMO required.
The Difficulties Are Not in the Way … They Are the Way
This week’s reflection is for the woman who feels like her sober journey keeps getting harder. What if those challenges aren’t detours, but divine direction? Here’s how to see your difficulties as tools for growth, grace, and the peace you’ve been praying for.
Add More: The Weekend Mindset Shift That Changes Everything
Instead of focusing on what to cut out, my guest reminds us that the real magic happens when we start adding more: more joy, more energy, more nourishment, more life. Here’s how that “add more” mindset can make your alcohol-free weekends feel easier, and a lot more fun.
When Acceptance Becomes the Doorway to Freedom
We often think acceptance means defeat, especially when it comes to alcohol. But what if acceptance is actually the doorway to peace? In this week’s reflection, I’m sharing how letting go of moderation becomes the moment you step into real freedom.
10 Reasons Smart Women Are Ditching Alcohol
If you've been quietly wondering "Is this wine actually helping me anymore?" - this is for you. Here are 10 reasons capable women are walking away from alcohol and not looking back.
How to Actually Enjoy Your First Sober Weekends (Instead of Just Surviving Them)
Your first sober weekend might feel unfamiliar, but that doesn’t mean it has to be hard. In this post, Shannon shares five powerful mindset shifts to help you feel confident, calm, and proud - not deprived - as you navigate weekends without alcohol.
How to Get Through Alcohol Cravings: A Gentle Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to rest without guilt and reconnect with yourself. A gentle reflection on slowing down, rebuilding energy, and finding peace in the pause.
Why Moderation Feels Impossible (And What to Choose Instead)
Moderation isn’t about willpower - it’s about brain chemistry and decision fatigue. Here’s why “just one or two” keeps you stuck, and a kinder path to real peace and freedom from alcohol.
My Story: How Letting Go of Alcohol Gave Me Back My Life
She had it all - the family, the business, the busy life. But behind closed doors, wine became her escape. Here’s how she found the courage to quit and reclaimed her peace.
What I Wish I Knew When I Quit Drinking at 44
When I quit drinking at 44, I thought I was just giving up wine - but it turned out to be so much more. Here’s what I wish I knew about healing, mindset, and finding freedom on the other side of alcohol.