This weeks guest is Alison Calder @alisoncalderalcoholcoach whose story absolutely intrigues me. She worked in the alcohol industry for all of her career, even owning her own wine company, until she gave up drinking at 39.Alison shares her journey into sobriety. For 15 years she grappled with her drinking, ignoring her intuition and desperately clinging to the hope that one day she would manage to moderate her alcohol use and drink the way she wanted to. But alas, for many of us, this can never happen. Alison attributes her sobriety to finding acceptance, creating a life she doesn’t want to escape from, bringing in strong daily non-negotiables, finding joy in the little things, and living in alignment with her values.In this episode, Alison provides invaluable insights on the transformative power of accepting the reality of our drinking, the importance of community support and reframing our mindset, especially during this month Dry January.She has retrained as a positive psychology coach, specialising in helping women to stop drinking and rediscover themselves. This involves deep exploratory work around the reasons people drink, how to deal with cravings and triggers, and uncovering and working through any ambivalence they may have around alcohol. She then guides clients to reconnect with who they really are, what they truly want, what their values are, and what brings them joy.Alison offers 1–1 coaching, group coaching, group programmes, and workshops. She has also worked with community alcohol services, which has given her further insight into alcohol and the impact it has on people’s lives.

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