What if nothing is actually going wrong? In this episode, I’m unpacking a truth that has completely changed how I move through sobriety, business, money stress, emotions, and even embarrassment: the work is always working — either for you or on you. We talk about getting out of your head, breaking the mental loops, and learning how to trust the process even when it doesn’t feel good yet. I share how sobriety taught me clear seeing — not just the absence of alcohol, but the ability to be with emotions instead of escaping them. Anxiety, embarrassment, boredom, fear, money stress… all of it. We also dive into: Why alcohol (and other substances) create synthetic joy — and how feminine sobriety gives you the real thingLetting go of control, approval-seeking, and codependent patternsThe power of saying “so what?” to emotions instead of making them a problemHow embarrassment, discomfort, and emotional waves are actually building confidence and self-trustMoving from hustling and hunting to gathering, receiving, and trusting opportunityWhy sobriety makes entrepreneurship, relationships, and self-expression easier — not harderIf you’re navigating sobriety, questioning your relationship with alcohol (or weed), craving more self-trust, or learning how to stay present with your emotions instead of numbing them — this episode is for you. Nothing has gone wrong. You’re not behind. The work is working. Imagine having weekly breakthroughs — and celebrating them without alcohol. The 90-Day Life Renewal Challenge is an invitation into your year of clarity, self-trust, and embodied change. This is about knowing you can handle life without numbing, avoiding, or hiding. You can be sacred and do it anyway. 👉 Schedule your Clarity Call for your first breakthrough — and trust that it’s only the beginning. Get the free mini-course: The Permission Protocol A foundational experience designed to help your alcohol-free time become more than just time off. You’ll learn how to end the mental tug-of-war and return to peace, presence, and pleasure. Sobriety stops feeling like discipline and starts feeling like trust — trust in yourself, your body, and your inner knowing. Join The 90 Day Life Renewal! A Private Holistic Coaching Program to gracefully help you move through the resistance of change, stay accountable and honor the version of you that is done waiting. What if this year, you didn’t just set a goal…but created a living plan that actually fits your energy, your values, and your season of life? Apply & schedule your clarity call with Mary here. Download The Permission Protocol — my free 5-part mini-course — and start practicing the skills that make alcohol irrelevant on your terms. DISCLAIMER: This podcast and its contents are not a substitute for rehabilitation, medical treatment or advice. It is for educational and inspirational purposes. I am not a therapist or doctor. The views here are expressed a personal opinion and based on first hand experience. Please consult a doctor if your mental or physical health is at risk.
