Sobriety during the holidays can feel both grounding and unexpectedly heavy. This reflective piece explores why it’s normal to feel “fine, but tender” as you navigate social gatherings, connection, and emotional clarity without alcohol.

When we stop drinking, we don’t just change a habit - we learn how to listen to ourselves again. Sobriety invites us to rest, slow down, and honor our deepest needs without apology. In this week’s reflection, I’m sharing how tuning into what I truly need has brought more peace, calm, and presence into my life - especially in seasons of grief.

Alcohol doesn’t just impact your sleep, hormones, or mood: it quietly disconnects you from your intuition. Here’s how drinking dulls your inner voice and why clarity returns so quickly when you step away from the wine.

Shame memories in sobriety don’t mean you’re failing, they mean you’re healing. As your awareness grows, old moments can resurface with surprising intensity, but they’re showing up so you can release them, not relive them. This reflection offers four gentle practices to help you move through guilt, reclaim your power, and remember: that was then, and this is now.

Prioritizing your growth isn’t selfish, it’s essential. Healing doesn’t happen in the leftover scraps of your time; it happens when you create space to breathe, reset, and reconnect with who you’re becoming. This week I’m sharing why embodiment, community, and intentional experiences are often the key to unlocking your next level in sobriety; and how my upcoming retreat is designed to give women exactly that.

Some seasons just feel heavy, but I’ve learned that sobriety doesn’t just change how we handle alcohol; it changes how we handle life. Even on the hardest days, I’d rather feel it, surrender it, and trust God through it than numb it all away.

Wondering how to quit drinking when your husband still drinks? Learn how to navigate sobriety in marriage, set boundaries, and create lasting change, even if your spouse isn't ready.

The other night I sat in the quiet - moonlight, leaves dancing, and a calm I never used to have. Drinking me would’ve been rushing home to my wine or avoiding the drive altogether. But sober me sat in peace, tears in my eyes, grateful for how far I’ve come. The time it took to get here was worth it… because the time would’ve passed anyway.

When life feels uncertain or change feels too big, it’s easy to stay stuck in fear. But growth always asks us to begin before we feel ready. Whether it’s navigating motherhood, a new season of sobriety, or learning how to live without alcohol, you don’t have to know every step - you just have to trust the next one.

Real healing isn’t about feeling good - it’s about getting real. In this reflection, Shannon shares how one client learned to stay present through discomfort, rebuild self-trust, and face what she used to avoid. If you’re in early sobriety or craving peace beyond the pour, this is a reminder that growth often feels messy before it feels miraculous.