Today I’m talking with my friend Heather, who approached her issues with alcohol in a creative and different way. She took a break and then successfully added alcohol back in, in an intentional way, and now she has a positive relationship with her drinking. We talk about Heather’s story, what (and who!) helped her along the way and her advice for people who are just getting started. You can find Heather on Instagram here.   Important Links Book Your Free Coaching Consultation with Michelle Free Class - How to Relax Without Your Nightly Glass of Wine Get Started For FREE with the 7 Day Alc ..read more

Have you ever had the thought that you’re a terrible person because of the way you drink? I hear that. I used to think that about myself. In this week’s episode, I am taking a deep dive into the reasons why we equate our drinking with our morality - even though the science says otherwise. And, more importantly, what you can do to start to make a shift.   Important Links Book Your Free Coaching Consultation with Michelle Episode 26 - Trigger Thoughts Episode 20 - Managing Urges Episode 21 - The Urge Jar Free Class - How to Relax Without Your Nightly Glass of Wine Get Started For FREE with ..read more

In today’s episode, we are talking about the four ways that humans deal with their negative feelings and why it is important to know this when you are trying to reduce or eliminate alcohol from your life.  Reacting  Avoiding  Resisting  Allowing Are all discussed in the (rather uncomfortable) analogy of being at the dentist and getting a root canal. This sensationally charged episode will help you understand how YOU deal with negative emotions and how to change it, if you want to.   Important Links Michelle’s Website Episode 26 - Trigger Thoughts Episode 20 - Managin ..read more

In this episode, we are talking about two years since my last drink. What I’ve appreciated. My new self-concept. What I have learned. The space I have created.   I also talk about how my relationships have changes - both with others and with myself.   Important Links Michelle’s Website Episode 29 - I Can Drink If I Want To Free Class - How to Relax Without Your Nightly Glass of Wine Get Started For FREE with the 7 Day Alcohol Freedom Experiment Connect with Michelle on Instagram Book Your Free Coaching Consultation with Michelle    ..read more

Why does it feel so terrible when we try to rest?   And by rest, we mean ACTUALLY resting. Not scrolling social media. Not watching TV or snacking. Not reading or catching up on work emails. Just sitting and doing nothing.   We know it's important for our health and especially our nervous system.   But why does it feel so bad when we try to do it?   In this week’s episode, we talk all about why that is and what to do about it.   Important Links Michelle’s Website Free Class - How to Relax Without Your Nightly Glass of Wine Get Started For FREE with the 7 Day Alcohol Fr ..read more

In today’s episode our host, Michelle Kapler, interviews Lindsay Sutherland Boal, the founder of She Walks Canada. They talk about sobriety, addiction, recovery and living an alcohol-free life in the context of being a woman. They also talk about the importance of community and of surrounding yourself with people who get it and people who can be an example of what is possible.   Lindsay’s Bio Lindsay Sutherland Boal is an Empowerment, Life and Purpose coach, executive responsible for relationship development at Urban Outline; she’s the podcast host and producer of The COVID Chronicles Can ..read more

In today’s quick episode our host, Michelle Kapler, is defining Alcohol Freedom. What does it mean to find alcohol freedom? Does it mean we can never drink again? Michelle says no and explains why.  It actually has nothing to do with whether or not you put alcohol into a glass and ingest it. It has everything to do with what you’re thinking and how you’re feeling about it. Are you ready to start your journey to finding alcohol freedom? Click the link below to book your free consultation today!   Important Links Michelle’s Website Get Started For FREE with the 7 Day Alcohol Freedom Ex ..read more

In today’s episode our host, Michelle Kapler, talks about perfectionist thinking and how it might affect your relationship with your drinking. She discusses:  What perfectionist thinking is  How it applies in the context of habit change  Why it’s problematic  How we can begin to change our perfectionist thoughts To submit listener Q&A for future episodes, head over to Instagram and send Michelle a DM. Link is below. To find out more about working one-on-one with Michelle, click the link below to book your free 60-minute coaching consultation.   Important Links Mi ..read more

Welcome to Just One Glass. The podcast where we have a modern conversation about our relationship to alcohol as high achieving, driven, millennial mothers. Where we explore our drinking without judgment and without labels. In today’s episode our host, Michelle Kapler, talks about socializing without alcohol. In this episode, she discusses:  Why we think not drinking might diminish our enjoyment  Where enjoyment actually comes from  Exploring how we can enjoy our time socializing without the drinks  Examining our relationships through a non-drinking lens To submit listener ..read more

Welcome to Just One Glass. The podcast where we have a modern conversation about our relationship to alcohol as high achieving, driven, millennial mothers. Where we explore our drinking without judgment and without labels. In today’s episode our host, Michelle Kapler, talks about the key to doing this work. Feeling and allowing uncomfortable emotions. She discusses some of the underlying reasons for us not having a good grasp of this skill, especially as modern mothers.  Childhood experiences  Societal Influences  And the expectations put on us as mothers To submit listener Q ..read more