Debunking Alcohol Myths
Early in my sobriety through all of my reading and research, I quickly learned that a lot of the reasons I had been stuck in my destructive drinking cycle for so long were based on lies I had been brainwashed to believe. I remember this realisation feeling like someone had finally removed the wool that […]
Thriving through Febfast
Thriving through Febfast.. In this blog, Lucy explains the importance of doing more than just hitting pause this Febfast, plus what to expect and how to prepare for your 28-day break. If you’re doing Febfast, then you’re most likely sober-curious Febfast is arguably one of the most popular health challenges in Australia throughout the year, […]
To thrive in Sobriety you need to change your identity through habit
Welcome to 2023! A new year brings with it a sense of starting fresh, new beginnings and an opportunity to reinvent ourselves. Now is a wonderful time to reflect on the year that has been and think about what you will accomplish in the year to come. This is especially true if you have committed […]
8 Tips For Surviving Silly Season Sober
In this blog Lucy shares eight powerful strategies to help you get through the silly season without drinking alcohol. This time of the year can be a challenge for anyone who isn’t drinking. The celebratory nature of the holidays is insidiously intertwined with drinking, with alcohol marketing in full force. There are more boozy events […]
A Fairytale Story of Sobriety & Self-Love.
by Angela Carstens. “Practice self-love.”Everyone. Everywhere. “Sure, I hear you, but to be honest I don’t really know how to love myself… I don’t really know what I like, and I’m not really sure I can feel anything anyway. But thanks for the advice.” Me before sobriety. I am sure I am not alone in […]
Menopause & Alcohol: A Match Made in Hell
This blog is about how alcohol negatively impacts perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms. The 18th of October 2022 is World Menopause Day and aims to raise awareness of menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing. This is the perfect moment to shine a light on how drinking less alcohol (or not at […]
How To Self-Soothe (Without Booze)
Written by Chloe a Melbourne based Kinesiologist, Life Coach and Women’s Circle Facilitator. Learning to self-soothe and manage stress is vital when maintaining long term sobriety. Alcohol is used as a method to reduce stress and anxiety when life is overwhelming. We often don’t realise that drinking alcohol gives us an artificial feeling of being […]
10 Tips to Help You Socialise Sober (and Love It!)
In this blog, Lucy shares with us her top 10 tips to help you socialise sober. This month I am celebrating my 39th Birthday. After two years of lockdown birthdays I’ve decided to make a few plans to celebrate with my partner, close friends and family. The last time I celebrated my birthday with a […]
Dry July: What to Expect & tips for Success
Taking a break from alcohol is a great idea for everyone, no matter how much or little you drink. So if you have committed to partaking in Dry July, well done you! If you’re feeling like you really need to take a break from booze for a month, it’s likely you will benefit from doing […]
Member Blog – Freedom through the Eyes of Sobriety, by Georgina
It’s 2am and I am wide awake, tossing and turning. I can’t get back to sleep. My mind is racing. Why did I drink again? Why am I drinking so much? Why am I drinking so often? I don’t want to. Why can’t I stop? I googled: “am I an alcoholic?”. I can’t be. I […]
