Performance Mode
Performance Mode

Stop Drinking and Start Living

Mary Wagstaff discusses the phases of alcohol recovery, focusing on moving from performative efforts to genuine transformation. She shares insights from her own journey to inspire listeners.

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20:42•27 Nov 2025

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Stop Drinking and Start Living

Mary Wagstaff

Welcome Beautiful, You Made It! Alcohol Is No Longer In Alignment With The Life You Are Ready To Live…Now It’s Time To Make It Irrelevant. The "Dream Of Moderation" Is Not The Best That Life Has To Offer. You deserve better. Drinking is not the path to access your brilliant, intuitive, funny, lovable, powerful self. Replacing it and distracting yourself from it are not winning strategies. Because avoiding alcohol isn’t what makes the desire go away. Tapping into your OWN desires is what takes alcohol from being that ONE thing you can’t figure out on your own, to finally being free of the constant battle in your mind. It's time to make a change and find greater meaning and connection in your life. With the help of Expert Holistic Alcohol Coach Mary Wagstaff, you can learn to shift your mindset and find freedom from alcohol's negative effects. In this podcast, Mary will guide you through her proven 5 Shifts Process, which will help you discover the joy and benefits of not drinking, without relying on rules, labels, or counting days. We'll start with the first step – awareness and curiosity – and work our way through the process to help you get alcohol out of your way and live the fulfilling life you desire. Are you ready to make a change? Schedule a call with Mary and get started with her free training: Find Freedom From Alcohol In Five Simple Shifts. Visit www.marywagstaffcoach.com to learn more.

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Performance Mode: The Journey to Alcohol Freedom

Episode Overview

Understand the three phases of alcohol recovery: performance, resilience, and transformation.
Resilience is key; every attempt is proof of your determination.
Transformation involves integrating new beliefs into your identity.
Societal perceptions of sobriety can be shifted for empowerment.
Living an empowered life involves tapping into personal desires.

“Resilience is your superpower; every attempt is evidence that you haven't given up.”

Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This episode of 'Stop Drinking and Start Living' offers a unique perspective on alcohol recovery, breaking down the three phases that every woman experiences: performance, resilience, and true transformation. Mary Wagstaff, a holistic alcohol coach, shares her insights from her own journey and her proven five shifts process. She highlights the importance of moving beyond performative efforts to genuine transformation, encouraging listeners to embrace resilience as a superpower.

Mary argues that the path to sobriety is not just about abstaining from alcohol but about tapping into your desires and living an empowered life. The episode also touches on the societal perceptions of sobriety and how shifting these can lead to a more fulfilling life. With a blend of humour and sincerity, Mary aims to inspire women to embrace their sobriety journey with open hearts and minds.

If you're tired of negotiating with your potential and waiting for the perfect time, this episode is for you. Are you ready to take the leap into a life where alcohol is irrelevant?

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