
229 episodes

Stop Drinking and Start Living Mary Wagstaff
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4.8 • 85 Ratings
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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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Ep. #217 Regret Free Mornings
You are sick of waking up with regret.
You want to feel good about yourself.
You want the day to feel like an adventure, not a dull half existence.
There is a spiral of shame and judgment for not being able to quit drinking, for drinking , for not being able to control it. The list goes on.
So you start NEW things, add new routines, more actions and information to your already stressful mind.
How many unopened courses are in your inbox? (we've all been there)
But you take your overwhelmed mind with you and quit those too. Your resentful of your husband who can have one and leave it, so you eat cookies and that makes you feel like shit, so why not have a drink and say screw it.
The cycle begins again.
Welcome shift #3 from shame and judgement me move to compassion.
Be kind to yourself no matter what. Offer yourself compassion for being human and crushing it everyday.
You must learn to you meet the needs of emotions so you don’t have to rely on alcohol to do that for you.
Happy? drink. Sad? drink. Depressed, frustrated, aroused?...All emotions lead to drinking, but what it’s really doing is over riding those emotions, not supporting them.
It's invalidating and numbing them.
You can start small. Use the words you would to someone you love. Start with something neutral. Humans have emotions. Emotions create sensations in the body. This is normal.
I can help you uncover the exact place that will trip you up every time that you think you can't handle and show you just how powerful you truly are.
You need a plan and to know what words to say and then keep practicing.
Apply for 1:1 coaching with Mary and schedule your free call, end the shame spiral today and wake up tomorrow morning, regret free.
End alcohol exhaustion now so you can start enjoying your life again. Register for the free training, now. Register Here for The Five Shifts
Apply for 1:1 coaching with Mary and schedule your free call, end the shame spiral today so you can wake up with RELIEF and not regret. HERE. Register For the Free Training: Find Freedom To Alcohol In Five Shifts Make sure to tag, like, share and subscribe to the show! Follow Mary on Instagram HERE. -
Ep. #216 End Alcohol Worry
Stop Worrying About Alcohol
You are ready to end the tireless confusion. Welcome to shift # 2 in the 5 shifts process.
We move from Conformity & Confusion to Curiosity.
You are worried about every area of change from drinking to quitting to the vacation that hasn't happened and the best way to that is through the lens of curiosity rather than conformity.
You haven't fully examined the narrative of alcohol. You have been taking alcohol is normal at face value.
Conformity happens when your to join another group / have someother label but it hasn’t worked because it's doesn't actually solve the problem.
Confusion is when you spin in regret and keep wondering why do I keep doing the same things I no longer want to be.
This keeps reinforcing the same thoughts that keeps you stuck.
Learn what to do when your mind gets confused and how to uncover your own truth and genius.
The only way out isn't by joining another group, it's by uncovering YOUR truth.
Even if you are overwhelmed by urges and think you have tried "everything" today's episode will help you find the solution to meet you where you are, no matter what you have tried in the past.
Apply for private coaching with Mary and schedule your free alignment session, today.
End alcohol exhaustion now so you can start enjoying your life again. Register for the free training, now. Register Here for The Five Shifts
Apply for 1:1 coaching with Mary and schedule your free call, end the shame spiral today so you can wake up with RELIEF and not regret. HERE. Register For the Free Training: Find Freedom To Alcohol In Five Shifts Make sure to tag, like, share and subscribe to the show! Follow Mary on Instagram HERE. -
Ep. #215 The First Step To Drink Less
You want to feel confident walking down the wine isle.
You want alcohol to be unimportant. You don’t want to make it a big deal and have to explain it or talk about it.
YOU can't make it unimportant in your life until you make it unimportant to yourself.
So you’ve try avoiding it or accepting you fate.
But it because the pink elephant and that's all you can think about.
Start by learning to see your thoughts and observe them, rather than fumbling around in the dark.
1:1 Coaching with Mary is the next best step to practice these tools, so they can become your new habit. Apply today!
End alcohol exhaustion now so you can start enjoying your life again. Register for the free training, now. Register Here for The Five Shifts
Apply for 1:1 coaching with Mary and schedule your free call, end the shame spiral today so you can wake up with RELIEF and not regret. HERE. Register For the Free Training: Find Freedom To Alcohol In Five Shifts Make sure to tag, like, share and subscribe to the show! Follow Mary on Instagram HERE. -
BONUS: Hangover Free Conscious Spring Break
📣calling all conscious Women ready to evolve BEYOND alcohol and the need to seek alteration.
We look at a new relationship to alcohol as an empowered change that meets our growing needs as women on our journey of awakening.
Our authenticity in every moment is a gateway into rewilding and reconnecting with the divine feminine.
Alcohol is becoming less of a desired way to engage and connect to self and in community.
However, cultural narratives, habit and conditioning can make this a challenge to stay in alignment to your growing awareness of self and values.
This can leave you feeling shameful and confused about the next best step. Create a new frequency this spring break.
Looking to make the most of your spring break? In this 2-week workshop series, discover how to enjoy your downtime without relying on alcohol and learn mindfulness practices to rejuvenate your mind.
Spring break is the perfect time to unwind and create lasting memories with your loved ones. But too often, we rely on alcohol to help us relax and enjoy the moment. This can lead to regrets, missed opportunities, and a less-than-optimal vacation experience.
This workshop is designed to help you find true enjoyment in your spring break without resorting to alcohol. We'll start by exploring your beliefs around drinking, and then we'll dive into mindfulness practices that will help you stay present and focused throughout your vacation.
Whether you're planning a staycation or a trip to the beach, I will teach you the tools you need to make the most of your downtime. You'll learn how to go for a hike, catch up on your reading, and truly be present with your loved ones, all while feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and ready for anything.
So if you're ready to throw a better spring break than you've ever had before, I invite you to join me on this exciting journey. Let's make this the best vacation yet!
Grab the replay if you can't join live.
Invite a sister friend.
This event is for Women +. Thank you! -
REGISTER HERE
Mar 14, 2023 11:00 AM
Mar 21, 2023 11:00 AM
End alcohol exhaustion now so you can start enjoying your life again. Register for the free training, now. Register Here for The Five Shifts
Apply for 1:1 coaching with Mary and schedule your free call, end the shame spiral today so you can wake up with RELIEF and not regret. HERE. Register For the Free Training: Find Freedom To Alcohol In Five Shifts Make sure to tag, like, share and subscribe to the show! Follow Mary on Instagram HERE. -
Ep. #214 Stop Being Disappointed
Does life feel like it's happening to you? Your kids don’t listen. Your spouse remembers nothing. You keep having health concerns. The god damn weather.
Nothing how you would have planned it.
But here’s the thing...
The reason you don’t have what you want isnt’ because life is happening to you.
Your expectations have over ridden your intentions.
You just like 7 billion people in the world want something to happen, FOR THEM.
Try to change jobs, change all the external things, get all the medications and doctors, drink.
You look OUT THERE.
You neglected the root cause of your disappointment and suffering and that is your attachment to our expectations and desires.
You need to take a step back and understand what your intention is that has nothing to do with anyone and completely within your control.
The 5 Shifts process I use with my clients aligns our intuition and intention with our values and what we truly want, not just to be right, but to be HAPPY.
When we know the difference between out expectations and intention, we can solve any problem.
End alcohol exhaustion now so you can start enjoying your life again. Register for the free training, now. Register Here for The Five Shifts
Apply for 1:1 coaching with Mary and schedule your free call, end the shame spiral today so you can wake up with RELIEF and not regret. HERE. Register For the Free Training: Find Freedom To Alcohol In Five Shifts Make sure to tag, like, share and subscribe to the show! Follow Mary on Instagram HERE. -
Ep. #213 The Other Side Of Alcohol
Today's show is an uncut, raw version of me sharing some intimate emotions of my personal life and the profound impact being a holistic alcohol coach has had on me and my clients. If you want a good cry, this is the place.
I read a deeply heartfelt share of the impact alcohol had on my client Laura, and the impact coaching and mindfulness has had on her life.
How she is the hero in her journey, and how she continues to keep showing up for the tough stuff, but with alcohol out of the way, she has the tools for resilience and perseverance .
There is something in Laura's story for everyone.
Thank you Laura for your bravery and heart felt expression and thank you to everyone who listened for holding space for this heartfelt share.
Today's Take aways:
The next step to take after the podcastThere’s alcohol and then there is lifeThe power of allowing yourself to believe something newOur purpose is next-levelAlcohol is full of shitWhat changes after alcoholThis is why I do this work. The impact of the 5 Shifts free training.There's alcohol, and then there's everything else. Literally. As my amazing client Laura shares in the most intimate and beautiful email to me.
"Back when I use to see out alcohol related functions rather than experiencing EVERYTHING life has to offer."
We aren't doing any of this alone. It as as much my journey as I am here for you, so you can pave the way for the next person. This is how we make a better world, together.
All my love,
Mary
End alcohol exhaustion now so you can start enjoying your life again. Register for the free training, now. Register Here for The Five Shifts
Apply for 1:1 coaching with Mary and schedule your free call, end the shame spiral today so you can wake up with RELIEF and not regret. HERE. Register For the Free Training: Find Freedom To Alcohol In Five Shifts Make sure to tag, like, share and subscribe to the show! Follow Mary on Instagram HERE.
Customer Reviews
Changed my life…
Mary, what started as dry January and stumbling upon your show as motivation during those first few weeks, you single handily led me to an awakening of the true inner light within me to change my way of thinking, being, existing. I’m far from where I know I’m going but without finding you and your show I never would have known this new emerging energy I so suddenly have existed. It’s like the flood gates have been opened. You truly have changed my life. I am indebted to you. Thank you for being so courageous and forthcoming and such a beautiful soul to take on this task to help others find their way out of darkness.
Senior Vice President
Thank you for this powerful message. I have been wanting to get sober and feel I have a great foundation
Please make your content gender neutral
Was excited to listen to this but within the first few seconds was turned off when I heard this was only for “women” in the intro.
I understand as a woman you want to embrace and uplift other women, but doesn’t mean you have to exclude men.