Mary Wagstaff

Stop Drinking and Start Living

Mary Wagstaff

  • Why you should quit when your up

Why you should quit when your up

Wednesday 14th May 2025

Discover why quitting alcohol when you're feeling good might be the best choice. Explore a fresh perspective on sobriety with Mary Wagstaff.
21 minutes
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Empowering
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Stop Drinking and Start Living
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Mary Wagstaff
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Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Quit While You're Ahead: Embracing Sobriety When Life's Good

Episode Overview

  • Quitting alcohol when feeling good can be more effective.
  • Your brain might trick you into thinking alcohol enhances happiness.
  • Building a life without alcohol requires new habits and emotional mastery.
  • Celebrate small wins to maintain motivation in your sobriety journey.
  • Embrace sobriety from a place of joy rather than desperation.
Why wait for rock bottom when you can set sail on calm waters?
Imagine feeling on top of the world and deciding to quit drinking. Sounds odd, right? But that's exactly what Mary Wagstaff discusses in this episode of "Stop Drinking and Start Living". Mary challenges the conventional wisdom that change only happens at rock bottom. She suggests that when you're already in a good place, it's actually the best time to make significant life changes. Why wait for the storm when you can set sail on calm waters?
Mary, a holistic alcohol coach, shares her personal journey and insights, highlighting how our brains often trick us into believing we need alcohol to amplify our happiness. Yet, in reality, alcohol might just be dulling those vibrant moments. By understanding the natural highs life offers and practising emotional mastery, you can build a life that doesn’t need escaping. The episode encourages you to reflect on your motivations for drinking, especially when things are going well.
Mary shares anecdotes from her own life, like DJing sober and embracing ecstatic dance, showing how living alcohol-free can lead to more genuine and fulfilling experiences. Mary's approach is compassionate and empowering, focusing on creating new habits and celebrating small wins. She invites you to consider what life could be like if you embraced sobriety from a place of joy rather than desperation.
If you've ever found yourself reaching for a drink when everything seems fine, this episode offers a fresh perspective. It's about harnessing the power of good times to propel you towards an alcohol-free life filled with purpose and pleasure. Why not explore what you could achieve when you're already feeling great?
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