The Shannon McCabe Show | Sobriety & Healthy Living

Shannon McCabe Sobriety Coach & Holistic Living
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For years, I looked like I had it all together—a stay-at-home, work-from-home, homeschooling mom of three. But behind closed doors, I was hiding alcohol in my home office, sneaking drinks, and lying to my husband and daughters. What started as a glass of wine to unwind turned into a habit I couldn’t control. I spent years trying to quit on my own, convinced something was wrong with me. But the truth? The problem wasn’t me—the problem was alcohol. And once I finally accepted that, everything changed. Now, I’m on a mission to help other women break free before they hit rock bottom. On this podcast, I’m breaking down the myths about alcohol, exposing the truth about its impact, and redefining sobriety as the empowering choice it truly is. Welcome to the Shannon McCabe Show podcast! Whether you’re newly sober, struggling to quit, or years into this journey, this show will give you the confidence, strategies, and real talk conversations to help you create a life that feels really good—without alcohol. No matter what your past looks like, no matter how stuck you feel, you can come back at any time—and you don’t have to do it alone. Hit subscribe and find hope in every episode—your next chapter starts here. Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonleighmccabe/ Email Me: slmcollectivellc@gmail.com

  1. JAN 14

    46. The 10 Mindset Shifts That Make Quitting Drinking Feel Less Overwhelming

    In this episode of The Shannon McCabe Show, I’m sharing a heartfelt pep talk for anyone who feels shaky, uncertain, or conflicted about living alcohol-free or even just taking a break from drinking. If you're ready to stop white-knuckling and actually learn how to live alcohol-free with ease, The Alcohol- Free Blueprint is open! As a thank you for listening, use code PODCAST at check out for a private listener bonus.  In this episode, I walk you through 10 powerful mindset shifts that can completely change how you experience an alcohol-free life. These aren’t about forcing yourself to quit or white-knuckling your way through cravings. They’re about gently changing the way you think so that sobriety starts to feel steady, grounded, and even freeing. We talk about: The most common fears that come up when you stop drinking Why mindset matters more than motivation How to stop seeing alcohol-free living as a loss Reframing social situations and identity shifts Letting go of pressure and “forever” thinking Building confidence and trust in yourself again This episode is meant to meet you right where you are—whether you’re newly alcohol-free, sober-curious, or just quietly questioning your relationship with alcohol.   www.shannonleighmccabe.com Follow Me on Instagram Watch on YouTube   If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with a friend who might need to hear it too. And if you’re enjoying The Shannon McCabe Show, it would mean the world if you could take a moment to rate and review the podcast—it helps more people find these conversations and start their own journey to living alcohol-free.   Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! And if you share on social media, tag me—I’d love to hear your thoughts and connect with you. 💛

    18 min

  2. JAN 7

    45. The 5 Subtle Ways Alcohol Is Draining Your Life (and What Pours In Without It)

    In this episode of The Shannon McCabe Show, I’m talking about something we don’t hear nearly enough about when it comes to alcohol: what it’s quietly taking from us. So often, alcohol is framed as something that helps us relax, connect, unwind, or have more fun. But when we slow down and really look at the full picture, a very different story starts to emerge. If you're ready to stop white-knuckling and actually learn how to live alcohol-free with ease, The Alcohol- Free Blueprint is open! As a thank you for listening, use code PODCAST at check out for a private listener bonus.  In this conversation, I walk you through the hidden costs of drinking. These are the things alcohol slowly chips away at without us even realizing it. We talk about: The illusion of alcohol’s “benefits” and why they don’t last How alcohol drains your time, energy, and emotional capacity The way it erodes confidence, self-trust, and inner stability What alcohol does to your hormones, mood, and mental health How it impacts relationships and true connection Why so many women feel stuck, depleted, or disconnected—and don’t know why If you’re feeling tired, disconnected, or like something just isn’t working anymore, this episode will help you look at alcohol through a much more honest lens. And if you’re ready for support beyond the podcast, I share how you can explore The Alcohol-Free Blueprint, a program designed to help women step out of this cycle and build a life that actually feels good—without alcohol. www.shannonleighmccabe.com Follow Me on Instagram Watch on YouTube   If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with a friend who might need to hear it too. And if you’re enjoying The Shannon McCabe Show, it would mean the world if you could take a moment to rate and review the podcast—it helps more people find these conversations and start their own journey to living alcohol-free.   Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! And if you share on social media, tag me—I’d love to hear your thoughts and connect with you. 💛

    27 min

  3. 12/31/2025

    44. The Most Important Tool That Carried Me Through Early Sobriety

    In this episode of The Shannon McCabe Show, I’m answering a really great question I got asked recently: What was the single most important tool that helped you in early sobriety? And honestly? It wasn’t a supplement, a routine, or a perfectly calm life. It was a mindset shift that changed everything. If you're ready to stop white-knuckling and actually learn how to live alcohol-free with ease, The Alcohol- Free Blueprint is open! As a thank you for listening, use code PODCAST at check out for a private listener bonus.  I talk about the moment I decided that drinking was no longer an option, not as a punishment, not from fear, but as a form of radical self-honesty and accountability. Leaving the door cracked open to alcohol kept me stuck. Closing it fully gave me peace. In this episode, I share: Why “drinking is not an option” was a game-changer for me How leaving the door open to alcohol keeps your brain in constant negotiation What radical accountability actually looks like in real life How I learned to face stress, motherhood, grief, and hard seasons without numbing Why early sobriety requires new coping tools—not just more willpower The role community plays in staying grounded and supported I also open up about navigating recent grief and how this same mindset continues to support me through life’s hardest moments without reaching for alcohol. If you’re early in sobriety or stuck in the exhausting back-and-forth, this conversation will help you understand why clarity matters and why choosing yourself fully is an act of deep self-respect. You don’t need to do this perfectly. You just need to stop negotiating with something that no longer serves you. www.shannonleighmccabe.com Follow Me on Instagram Watch on YouTube If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with a friend who might need to hear it too. And if you’re enjoying The Shannon McCabe Show, it would mean the world if you could take a moment to rate and review the podcast—it helps more people find these conversations and start their own journey to living alcohol-free. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! And if you share on social media, tag me—I’d love to hear your thoughts and connect with you. 💛

    32 min

  4. 12/24/2025

    43. How to Socialize Without Alcohol (Relearning Connection, Boundaries, and Confidence)

    In this episode of The Shannon McCabe Show, I’m talking about something so many women quietly struggle with in sobriety, but don’t always say out loud: learning how to connect socially without alcohol. If you're ready to stop white-knuckling and actually learn how to live alcohol-free with ease, The Alcohol- Free Blueprint is open! As a thank you for listening, use code PODCAST at check out for a private listener bonus.  If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable at gatherings, unsure of what to say, or worried that you’ve “lost” a part of yourself without drinking—this episode is for you. Inside this conversation, I share: ✨ Why social situations can feel awkward or flat in early sobriety ✨ How alcohol masked our natural preferences and boundaries ✨ Why this phase is not a failure—but a necessary recalibration ✨ How to give yourself permission to leave, say no, or change plans ✨ The importance of redefining connection on your terms ✨ Why meaningful friendships deepen when alcohol is removed ✨ How community plays a crucial role in feeling safe and supported www.shannonleighmccabe.com Follow Me on Instagram Watch on YouTube   If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with a friend who might need to hear it too. And if you’re enjoying The Shannon McCabe Show, it would mean the world if you could take a moment to rate and review the podcast—it helps more people find these conversations and start their own journey to living alcohol-free.   Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! And if you share on social media, tag me—I’d love to hear your thoughts and connect with you. 💛

    29 min

  5. 12/17/2025

    42. Why Alcohol Feels Harder to Quit During the Holidays & How It Hijacks Your Brain… Here’s How to Take Control Back

    In this episode of The Shannon McCabe Show, I’m breaking down something that changed everything for me on my sobriety journey: understanding what alcohol was actually doing to my brain. If you're ready to stop white-knuckling and actually learn how to live alcohol-free with ease, The Alcohol- Free Blueprint is open! As a thank you for listening, use code PODCAST at check out for a private listener bonus.  If you’ve ever wondered why quitting feels so hard… why you keep going back even when you want to stop… or why you’ve blamed yourself for not having enough willpower — this episode is for you. We’re talking real science, real experiences, and real relief. Inside this conversation, I share: ✨ How alcohol rewires your brain chemistry through dopamine and serotonin ✨ Why alcohol dependency forms so quietly and so powerfully ✨ The emotional rollercoaster alcohol creates — anxiety, low mood, irritability, numbness ✨ Why this was never a character flaw or discipline issue ✨ The moment I realized alcohol was controlling far more than my drinking ✨ What actually starts to stabilize once alcohol is removed ✨ The first steps toward emotional steadiness, clarity, and freedom If you’re ready for support beyond the podcast, I invite you to explore The Alcohol-Free Blueprint — my foundational program designed to help women remove alcohol from their lives in a grounded, supported, and sustainable way. And I’m also so excited to share that I’ll be hosting my first-ever sober retreat in Sedona in April 2026 — a space for deep healing, connection, and building a life that feels truly fulfilling without alcohol. www.shannonleighmccabe.com Follow Me on Instagram Watch on YouTube   If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with a friend who might need to hear it too. And if you’re enjoying The Shannon McCabe Show, it would mean the world if you could take a moment to rate and review the podcast—it helps more people find these conversations and start their own journey to living alcohol-free.   Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! And if you share on social media, tag me—I’d love to hear your thoughts and connect with you. 💛

    33 min

  6. 12/10/2025

    41. The Most Impactful Sobriety Truths of 2025 (All in One Episode)

    A Special Compilation Episode of the Most Impactful Conversations of 2025 If you're ready to stop white-knuckling and actually learn how to live alcohol-free with ease, The Alcohol- Free Blueprint is open! As a thank you for listening, use code PODCAST at check out for a private listener bonus.  This episode of The Shannon McCabe Show is a little different, I’ve taken three of the most downloaded, most shared, and most transformative clips from 2025 and brought them together into one episode designed to wake you up, help you finally see alcohol for what it truly is, and what life can look like without it. Inside this compilation episode, we walk through: ✨ How alcohol slowly hijacks your emotional regulation and identity ✨ The chemistry behind why drinking keeps you stuck in cycles you can’t “think” your way out of ✨ The moment you realize alcohol is touching every corner of your life — mentally, physically, emotionally ✨ Why quitting feels hard at first, but gets easier faster than you think ✨ The electric shift that happens when your sleep, mood, and energy start to come back online ✨ The confronting questions we avoid and the empowerment that comes from finally facing them ✨ The freedom, confidence, and peace that grow once you stop negotiating with alcohol And if this episode lights something up in you, or you’re ready for structured support on your alcohol-free journey, I’d love to guide you inside The Alcohol-Free Blueprint — my signature program for women who want to remove alcohol from their lives and reclaim their clarity, confidence, and well-being. www.shannonleighmccabe.com Follow Me on Instagram Watch on YouTube If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with a friend who might need to hear it too. And if you’re enjoying The Shannon McCabe Show, it would mean the world if you could take a moment to rate and review the podcast—it helps more people find these conversations and start their own journey to living alcohol-free. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! And if you share on social media, tag me—I’d love to hear your thoughts and connect with you. 💛

    20 min

  7. 12/03/2025

    40. The Top 10 Reasons Why Smart, Successful Women Are Ditching Alcohol

    In this episode of The Shannon McCabe Show, I’m breaking down ten of the biggest reasons smart, successful, intuitive women are walking away from alcohol right now and why this shift is happening on such a massive scale. If you're ready to stop white-knuckling and actually learn how to live alcohol-free with ease & confidence, The Alcohol- Free Blueprint is open! As a thank you for listening, use code PODCAST at check out for a private listener bonus.  We talk about: ✨ How alcohol disrupts your gut and wrecks your digestion ✨ The hormonal chaos that follows even “moderate” drinking ✨ Why alcohol destroys your sleep (even if you fall asleep fast) ✨ The truth about metabolism, weight changes, and inflammation ✨ How alcohol literally drains your nutrients and energy stores ✨ Why anxiety skyrockets after drinking — and why that’s NOT your fault ✨ The confidence crash that sneaks up on so many women ✨ The way alcohol numbs your intuition and clarity ✨ The emotional rollercoaster of false highs and heavy lows ✨ And the big one… why so many women are realizing: this just doesn’t serve me anymore And I’m also sharing something I’m incredibly excited about…  My first-ever sober retreat in Sedona — happening April 2026. If you’ve been craving healing, connection, grounded spirituality, and space to grow without the noise of alcohol… this retreat is for you. We’ll go deep, we’ll rest, we’ll expand, and you’ll leave with a renewed sense of who you are without alcohol. ✨ Get all the details here Your sober journey deserves support, community, and moments that change you. I hope this episode inspires you, validates you, and reminds you that sobriety is the best gift you can give yourself.   The Alcohol-Free Blueprint www.shannonleighmccabe.com Follow Me on Instagram Watch on YouTube   If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with a friend who might need to hear it too. And if you’re enjoying The Shannon McCabe Show, it would mean the world if you could take a moment to rate and review the podcast—it helps more people find these conversations and start their own journey to living alcohol-free.   Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! And if you share on social media, tag me—I’d love to hear your thoughts and connect with you. 💛

    17 min

  8. 11/26/2025

    39. When Holiday Nostalgia Makes You Miss Drinking: How to Stay Grounded, Empowered & Alcohol-Free

    The holidays have a way of bringing back memories of the good, the bad, and the ones that feel extra shiny in hindsight. If you’ve caught yourself romanticizing “drinking traditions” or feeling nostalgic about past holidays with alcohol, this episode is here to support you through it. If you're ready to stop white-knuckling and actually learn how to live alcohol-free with ease, The Alcohol- Free Blueprint is open! As a thank you for listening, use code PODCAST at check out for a private listener bonus.  In today’s conversation, I’m talking honestly about what it feels like to experience the holiday season sober, the unexpected triggers, the emotional dips, the moments where nostalgia hits hard, and the incredible rewards waiting on the other side. Inside this episode, I cover: ✨ The truth about romanticizing past drinking memories ✨ Why the brain tends to “polish the past” when you stop drinking ✨ How to create new moments that feel meaningful (not deprived) ✨ Practical tools to stay grounded and confident during parties, dinners & gatherings ✨ Why community and support make ALL the difference this time of year The holidays can feel emotional. They can feel heavy. But they can also feel peaceful, grounding, joyful, and deeply connected — especially when you walk into them with intention and support. Join Us at my first Sober Retreat in Sedona — April 2026 ELEVATE — support community for women who want deeper connection, structure, and sobriety support Follow Me on Instagram Learn More About My Programs & Coaching Opportunities  The Sober Holiday Collection Watch on YouTube   If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with a friend who might need to hear it too. And if you’re enjoying The Shannon McCabe Show, it would mean the world if you could take a moment to rate and review the podcast—it helps more people find these conversations and start their own journey to living alcohol-free.

    21 min
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For years, I looked like I had it all together—a stay-at-home, work-from-home, homeschooling mom of three. But behind closed doors, I was hiding alcohol in my home office, sneaking drinks, and lying to my husband and daughters. What started as a glass of wine to unwind turned into a habit I couldn’t control. I spent years trying to quit on my own, convinced something was wrong with me. But the truth? The problem wasn’t me—the problem was alcohol. And once I finally accepted that, everything changed. Now, I’m on a mission to help other women break free before they hit rock bottom. On this podcast, I’m breaking down the myths about alcohol, exposing the truth about its impact, and redefining sobriety as the empowering choice it truly is. Welcome to the Shannon McCabe Show podcast! Whether you’re newly sober, struggling to quit, or years into this journey, this show will give you the confidence, strategies, and real talk conversations to help you create a life that feels really good—without alcohol. No matter what your past looks like, no matter how stuck you feel, you can come back at any time—and you don’t have to do it alone. Hit subscribe and find hope in every episode—your next chapter starts here. Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonleighmccabe/ Email Me: slmcollectivellc@gmail.com

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