Dear Friends,

It’s now November and, dare I say it, the lead up to Thanksgiving and Christmas! 2025 is coming to a close and work parties and soci...

How to Interrupt an Automatic Drink (Without Willpower Battles)

When I was drinking, I would often find myself pouring a glass of wine on a Mon...

 Dear Friends,

You handle everything all day — clients, deadlines, family, decisions.
Then evening hits, and despite your determination not to drink, ...

Dear Friends,

 Have you ever noticed how you feel instantly calmer when you're around certain friends who just "get you"? And when you leave their...

The Power of Choice 

For years, I believed the lie. I told myself that alcohol was the gateway to fun, the bridge to relaxation, the missing pi...

I loved Drinking 

At least in the early days.  I liked nothing more than the pre-event anticipation, knowing that later that day I could slowly...

Objections Bingo

It can be easy to get stuck in the seriousness of alcohol and its effects. After all, it is a serious topic. 

However, if it's all ...

The Power of Clarity 

As you might imagine, I have a lot of conversations with people about alcohol. In my groups I listen, offer new perspecti...

All Or Nothing? 

On Saturday morning, I headed down to my local coffee shop, salivating at the idea of the cinnamon scroll I indulge in from time ...

Understanding the Science of Alcohol Dependence 

When I left my rehab program in 2019, I became fascinated by the science behind alcohol use disorder...

Dear Friends,

I came across this quote early on in my alcohol-free journey, and it made me curious. It points out that just because someone is abl...

Dear Friends,

In 2019, 6 weeks after I quit drinking, I wrote out a list of things I wanted to do with my new life.  On that list was my hope of o...

 What Is Rock Bottom? 

I didn’t have a stereotypical rock-bottom moment. But there were numerous times when I woke up not clear on what I said or did...

“It Is What It Is”… and Why That’s Not a Cop-Out

Here’s a phrase that used to make me cringe:
“It is what it is.”

I used to hear it and think, Wh...

Moderation is a Trap (And I Was the Queen of Trying)

I didn’t want to quit forever. I just wanted to drink like a normal person. A few glasses here ...

From the outside, it looked like I had it all together. But behind closed doors, I was pouring another glass of wine and wondering, “Why can’t I st...

 The Good, The Bad & The Ugly 

Back in January 2020, I was away on holiday with my family and some great friends. We were staying at an Airbnb on a s...

In this post I want to speak to something quietly running in the background for so many of us: 

The inner conflict. 

This has been going for m...

Last week I was sent this list from a client.  She is a highly educated and accomplished, medical professional, but has struggled with drinking for a ...

When we’re living a busy life, it’s easy to function on auto-pilot. We go through the motions, and in some cases, simply cope with life, instead of be...

It’s Not a Problem. It’s a Portal.”

By Sarah Connelly

When you’re running a program to support people to experience 30 days alcohol-free it is advis...

“Courage Is the Tipping Point: Why This Client’s Story Matters to All of Us”

 In every transformative journey, there comes a moment when something cl...