Financial stress isn't just about dollars and cents—it's a critical component of recovery that can make or break your sobriety journey. In this powerful episode, I break down the deep connection between money and emotional healing. Why Financial Wellness Matters in Sobriety: Money represents more than just currency Can be a profound source of anxiety Potential trigger for old coping mechanisms Reflection of self-worth Critical to sustainable recovery 5 Game-Changing Strategies: Honest Financial Inventory Take a compassionate, judgment-free look at your current financial situation. List inco ..read more

Are you dreading family gatherings during the holiday season? Wondering how to maintain your sobriety and emotional balance when family dynamics threaten to overwhelm you? In this episode of the Confident Sober Women podcast, host Shelby John provides a comprehensive roadmap for navigating family interactions with grace, strength, and self-preservation. Key Insights in This Episode: Understanding Family Dynamics Uncover the deep-rooted interaction patterns that can trigger emotional responses and potentially jeopardize your recovery. Shelby breaks down common family roles: The Hero: Perfectio ..read more

Navigating Social Gatherings: A Sober Woman's Guide to Confidence and Joy During the Holidays Are you dreading holiday social events and worried about maintaining your sobriety? You're not alone. In this powerful episode of the Confident Sober Women podcast, we dive deep into practical strategies that will transform your approach to social gatherings, helping you not just survive, but truly thrive during the holiday season. Key Highlights: Understanding Your Personal Triggers Setting Healthy Boundaries Choosing Supportive Social Environments Creating Fun Sober Alternatives Whether you're new ..read more

Are you struggling with anxiety in recovery? This episode is your lifeline to understanding and managing anxiety like never before. Today, I share five transformative strategies that have been absolute game-changers for women in recovery. Key Episode Highlights: The science behind the powerful 4-7-8 breathing technique Neurofeedback therapy: Your brain's ultimate reset button Mindfulness practices that actually work for busy women How movement becomes medicine for your mental health The neurological power of gratitude What You'll Learn: Understand the neurological roots of anxiety Discover ..read more

In this inspiring episode of Confident Sober Women, host Shelby welcomes Tricia Lewis, creator of the Recovery Happy Hour podcast. Tricia shares her journey through addiction and into long-term recovery, offering valuable insights for women seeking sobriety and personal growth. Key Highlights: Tricia's path to sobriety, starting in November 2016 The challenges of being an overachiever in recovery Balancing work, life, and recovery in the restaurant industry Transitioning from workaholic tendencies to a more balanced lifestyle The importance of self-awareness and addressing self-centeredness i ..read more

Did you feel isolated when you got sober? Christina shared her feelings of social isolation due to her sobriety and COVID. It was actually helpful that things were shut down in the beginning for her but when the world opened bac up she found she didn’t know how to socialize. Through her own lived experience of sobriety and not having a community, she decided to create one. She was a military spouse in a heavy drinking culture and she lost all her friends when she got sober. She wanted to go out and have fun and she did see it. So Christina started planning small events and built it from there ..read more

Do you struggle with bloating, joint pain, digestive issues or knowing what to eat? Samantha is a woman in long-term recovery who has dedicated her life to service work and helping others. She shares how she enjoyed several years of sobriety, was in a toxic marriage, went through infertility treatment, and hadn’t done the emotional work on he own past trauma and turned to drugs and alcohol. Samantha’s own fitness and health journey informed her path professionally to becoming a functional diagnostic nutritionist. After she did her own functional medicine testing she discovered food sensitivi ..read more

Do you know how to discover your own personal core values? Angie’s freedom from alcohol started the month before the pandemic started her 5th hospitalization due to her drinking. The pandemic put all her in-person programs on hold at 40 days of sobriety.  She used a core values activity from graduate school to help her regain leadership in her sobriety. Angie shares the activity she does with others using a deck of values cards to help people truly gain clarity about their values. In general, we take on the values of our family of origin and the addition of substances during adolescen ..read more

When you are overcome with anxiety, grief or sadness what do you do? Despite being the fastest swimmer in the country at one point Hilary Phelps never felt good enough, pretty enough or smart enough in her life. She started using drugs and alcohol to make her feel a part of.  She focused more on the negative so the accomplishments or compliments couldn’t even get into her energy field. Through her work in recovery, she has become ok with who she is and has learned that not everyone is for her in long-term sobriety.  Hilary and I shared a lot about the benefits as well as potential co ..read more

Today I wanted to share with you part of my TedX talk from May 2023 where I uncovered the truth about the lies we believe. This is just a clip of the talk specifically highlighting the lies however you can go listen to the whole thing here. Long term recovery is different than early sobriety. It's an amazing time of awakening, growth, building confidence, emotional sobriety, and pursuing the desires of your heart. So many women struggle with negative beliefs about themselves and those lies are holding them back. In my FREE workshop series starting October 16, I am sharing with you the exact ..read more