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Chrissy Janiga | Intuitive Alcohol Free Coach
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This podcast is meant to nourish your mind, body, and soul. Chrissy Janiga, your host, got sober in 2022 and her life has transformed in ways she never imagined. Chrissy is a social worker, an author, alcohol-free, mindset, success, NPL, and spiritual coach. Chrissy's mission is to help you stay sober, find your soul purpose by living in alignment with your highest self! Come along on the journey to love your life alcohol-free and manifest your deepest dreams!

  1. 5h ago

    Ep 64 - The Power of Intuition: How to Stop Doubting Yourself

    Have you ever had a quiet feeling that something in your life needed to change... but talked yourself out of it? In this episode of Soulful & Sober, I'm joined by intuition coach Heather Alice Shea for a powerful conversation about learning to trust yourself, quiet the outside noise, and reconnect with your inner wisdom. We dive into what intuition really is (and what it isn't), why so many women struggle to trust themselves, and how alcohol, overwhelm, fear, and constant busyness can disconnect us from our authentic voice. We also talk about: * How to tell the difference between intuition, fear, and overthinking * Why your intuition often tells you things you don't want to hear but need to * The connection between emotions, the nervous system, and intuitive guidance * Simple practices to strengthen your intuition without spending hours meditating * Why slowing down, walking, journaling, and learning to feel your emotions can completely change your life * How intuition plays a role in healing your relationship with alcohol and creating lasting transformation If you've ever questioned yourself, ignored those quiet nudges, or wondered if there's something more waiting for you on the other side of alcohol, this episode is for you. Connect with Heather: Website Instagram If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love for you to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a woman who needs this reminder: you already have the wisdom you're searching for. Sometimes you simply need to create enough space to hear it. Connect with me: Apply to work with me Instagram Buy my book Awakening workbook

    52 min

  2. Jun 28

    Ep 63 - Why Smart, Healthy Women Struggle With Alcohol

    I explore the complexities of gray area drinking, the science behind alcohol's effects on the body, and practical steps to change your relationship with alcohol. This episode offers deep insights into why quitting is challenging and how to navigate the emotional and physical barriers. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Gray Area Drinking 01:53 Personal Journey and Insights 05:45 Understanding Alcohol's Impact on Health 10:05 The Neuroscience of Alcohol Consumption 12:03 Challenges of Moderation and Hormonal Effects 18:40 Social Constructs and Emotional Connections 22:34 Breaking Free from Conditioning 29:59 The Role of Emotional Needs 32:51 The Path to Sobriety and Growth 39:09 Conclusion and Call to Action Apply to Work with Chrissy Follow on IG Buy my book, Soul-Led Sobriety Awakening workbook

    41 min

  3. Jun 13

    Ep 62 - Your Nervous System Is Running the Show

    If you've ever wondered why you keep reaching for alcohol, sugar, or other coping habits despite wanting to change, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down the connection between stress, the nervous system, cravings, and why willpower isn't the answer. You'll learn how fight-or-flight and freeze states influence your behaviors, why alcohol often gets replaced with food, and what your body actually needs to feel safe and regulated. When you understand what's happening beneath the surface, you can stop blaming yourself and start creating lasting change. Connect with me: Work with me Instagram: @chrissyjaniga Buy my book Awakening workbook

    22 min

  4. May 29

    Ep 61 - Emotional Eating After Alcohol: What Nobody Talks About

    When I stopped drinking, I thought everything would finally fall into place. I thought my relationship with food would improve, I’d feel amazing, and life would instantly get easier. That’s not what happened. In this episode, I’m sharing my personal journey with emotional eating, binge eating, diet culture, and the deeper patterns that surfaced after removing alcohol. We talk about why so many women turn to sugar, chips, or food after quitting drinking, how alcohol culture and diet culture keep us disconnected from ourselves, and why healing is so much deeper than changing behaviors. Inside this episode, we cover: * Why stopping drinking doesn’t automatically heal emotional eating * The connection between alcohol culture and diet culture * Why restriction often leads to binge eating * The role of stress, nervous system regulation, and emotional overwhelm * Why shame keeps us stuck and curiosity moves us forward * How reconnecting with your body and intuition changes everything If you’ve ever wondered, Why am I still struggling even after I quit drinking? this conversation is for you. Sobriety isn’t just about removing alcohol. Sometimes it’s the doorway into everything else you were always meant to heal. ✨ Connect with me: Instagram ✨ Want support on your alcohol-free journey, emotional eating, or reconnecting with yourself? Reach out about coaching opportunities and ways we can work together✨ Get my book✨Awakening workbook

    27 min

  5. May 21

    Ep 60 - The Science of Going Alcohol-Free

    In this episode we talk about the science behind alcohol and what it’s actually doing to your brain, nervous system, hormones, gut health, mood, anxiety, and overall well-being. We dive into: *GABA, dopamine, serotonin, and why alcohol feels relaxing at first *why anxiety and emotional lows increase after drinking *the gut-brain connection and inflammation *how alcohol affects women differently as we age *hormones, cortisol, sleep, muscle recovery, and mood *why “moderation” can feel so exhausting *what really happens when you remove alcohol *the emotional and spiritual side of becoming alcohol-free This episode is not about shame or labeling yourself. It’s about understanding what’s happening in your body so you can make empowered decisions and reconnect with yourself on a deeper level. If you’ve been questioning your relationship with alcohol, feeling disconnected from yourself, or craving a healthier and more aligned life, this episode is for you. Connect with me: * Apply to work with me * Instagram * Buy my book * Awakening workbook

    26 min

  6. Apr 30

    Ep 59 - Alcohol, Sleep, and Cortisol Truth

    You might think a glass of wine helps you relax at night… but what if it is actually the reason you feel exhausted, wired, and anxious the next day? In this episode, I walk you through what is really happening in your body when it comes to alcohol, sleep, and cortisol. We talk about how alcohol raises your stress hormone, disrupts your sleep cycle, and creates a pattern where you feel worse, crave more, and stay stuck in the loop. I also dive into why poor sleep affects your hunger hormones, why you feel hungrier and more out of control the next day, and how your nervous system plays a role in reaching for alcohol or food in the first place. This is not about judgment. It is about awareness. Because when you understand what is going on beneath the surface, you can finally start to feel better and make choices that actually support your body and your life. If you have ever wondered why you are doing everything right but still do not feel good, this episode will connect the dots. Connect with me: * Apply to work with me * Instagram * Buy my book * Awakening workbook

    24 min

  7. Apr 20

    Ep 58 - How to Stop Going Back to Alcohol (For Good)

    If you’ve ever felt like one part of you is ready to stop drinking… and another part keeps pulling you back in, this episode is for you. In this conversation, I’m breaking down why this isn’t a willpower problem and what’s actually happening beneath the surface. We talk about: *Why moderation often feels harder than quitting *How alcohol is rewiring your brain (and how to reverse it) *The hidden beliefs that make alcohol feel “fun,” “relaxing,” or “necessary” *What alcohol is really blocking in your life *Why stopping drinking can feel uncomfortable at first and what that actually means *How to shift your identity so you naturally become someone who doesn’t want alcohol This isn’t about restriction or giving things up. It’s about expanding your life, reconnecting with your intuition, and becoming the version of you that no longer needs alcohol to feel good. Because when you do this work… you don’t just stop drinking you change your entire life. If you’re ready to stop going back and forth and actually feel free from alcohol, I’d love to support you. Connect with me: * Apply to work with me * Instagram * Buy my book * Awakening workbook

    15 min

  8. Apr 11

    Ep 57 - The Real Reason You Keep Going Back to Alcohol (It’s Not What You Think)

    Do you say it’s stress… but that’s not the full story. In this episode, I break down the real emotional root behind drinking and why willpower or moderation isn’t fixing it. We talk nervous system patterns, hidden emotions like fear or not feeling good enough, and what’s actually driving the cycle beneath the surface. If you’ve ever wondered “why do I keep doing this?” this will give you clarity. ✨ Ready to go deeper? Work with me 1:1: Apply here Connect with me: * Instagram * Buy my book * Awakening workbook

    21 min
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This podcast is meant to nourish your mind, body, and soul. Chrissy Janiga, your host, got sober in 2022 and her life has transformed in ways she never imagined. Chrissy is a social worker, an author, alcohol-free, mindset, success, NPL, and spiritual coach. Chrissy's mission is to help you stay sober, find your soul purpose by living in alignment with your highest self! Come along on the journey to love your life alcohol-free and manifest your deepest dreams!

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