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Sober Life Rocks ®️Episode 41: Finding Sobriety Through Yoga: A Conversation with Alex McRobert on Sober Life RocksOn this week’s episode of Sober Life Rocks, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Alex McRobert, better known as The Sober Yoga Girl as we discuss how you can find sobriety through yoga.
Alex’s journey to sobriety is both inspiring and deeply relatable. What started as an exciting adventure abroad quickly spiraled into a lifestyle of heavy drinking and partying—one that she eventually realized was no longer serving her. Now, she’s a successful yoga teacher, running her own studio in Bali, and helping others find peace, balance, and sobriety through the practice...
2025-03-2736 min
Sober Yoga GirlAn Intro To Yoga Philosophy with Alex: Aka when Rory takes over the PodIn this episode of Sober Yoga Girl Podcast, Rory Kinsella takes over the pod! He interviews Alex on yoga philosophy, and she does a basic intro into the yama & niyama - which are the starting point for a lot of beginning yoga philosophy students. In the episode we talk about our upcoming programs:Our May 25 - 31 Bali Sober Yoga/Meditation Retreat: We have a couple rooms left which you can book onto here! https://www.wisemonkeyway.com/a/2147781106/wGVhfYH8In July 2025 Rory will be teaching Vedic Meditation with Alex on the 200 Hour YTT. We have a few spots...
2025-03-2137 min
Talking Scared230 – Alex Grecian & Weirdos in the WestSaddle up for a weird west week on Talking Scared. The start of a loose trilogy of sorts. This first instalment features Alex Grecian, talking about his fantastical vision of the Old West (and East) in 2023’s Red Rabbit and the brand-new follow-up, Rose of Jericho. We cover western inspirations, the melancholia of ghosts, Kansas legends and surprising witches. There’s also a nerdy little cryptid section thrown in there too cos you know I can’t resist. It’s a charmer this week. With a glint in its eye...
2025-03-111h 08
Don’t Touch My MindsetS7.M8. Navigating Personal and Professional Growth with Alex McRobert.In this special episode of "Don’t Touch My Mindset," Jay Chase reconnects with returning guest Alex McRobert, also known as the Sober Yoga Girl. It’s been two years since her last appearance, and Alex shares her inspiring journey from yoga teacher to business leader, retreat host, and trainer. This conversation dives deep into the mindset shifts, challenges, and personal growth that have shaped her success.
Key Quotes:
“Don’t allow the things in your external world to shape the attitude, the energy that you’re bringing.”
“It is absolutely possible that two years from now I would be sitt...
2025-01-2249 min
The George Peterson PodcastEpisode 2: Sober Yoga Girl with Alex McRobertWelcome to this inspiring episode of The George Peterson Podcast! I’m thrilled to have Alex McRobert—yoga teacher, author, and founder of The Mindful Life Practice—as my guest.Alex shares her remarkable journey of transformation, from working as an elementary school teacher in the Middle East to creating a thriving global community for sober yoga practitioners. In our conversation, we explore how quitting drinking allowed Alex to step fully into her purpose and manifest her dream of running yoga teacher trainings and retreats in Bali.We also dive into the empowering teachings from her ne...
2024-12-1040 min
Mindful Sobriety The PodcastAlex McRobert, The Ultimate Sober Yoga Girl, on Transcending The Party Life and Manifesting a Life of Meaning and PurposeIn this episode, Jane and Amanda sit down with their friend, Alex McRobert, found of the vibrant sober community, The Mindful Life Practice. Alex McRobert shares her unconventional path to building the life of her dreams. From living in Kuwait to finding sobriety and establishing a fulfilling life in Bali as a yoga teacher and sober coach. She discusses the importance of connection, healing, and the role of spirituality in her sobriety. The conversation also touches openness to new cultural practices, the impact of community support, and the significance of mentorship in personal growth. Alex's book, 'Sober Yoga Girl...
2024-10-1446 min
The Not Drinking Alcohol Today PodcastSober Yoga Girl: Alex McRobert's Inspiring MemoirToday, we welcome back Alex McRobert, known to many as the Sober Yoga Girl, who shares her inspiring journey in the recent release of her memoir, Sober Yoga Girl, from a school teacher in the Middle East to becoming a yoga teacher and sober coach in Bali. Alex candidly discusses how a transformative experience led her to a life centered around healing and sobriety, leading retreats in some of the world’s most serene settings. Discover what makes Bali so special to her and why it's becoming a hub for sober retreats.Alex started her memoir at 14 mo...
2024-09-1435 min
Wild LoveSpiritual teachers are also human ~ with Alex McRobertIn this enlightening episode of the Wild Love podcast, we're thrilled to have a conversation with Alex McRobert, a highly respected yoga teacher trainer. Our discussion centres around the authentic journey of being a yoga teacher while embracing our human imperfections. This episode is especially valuable for those new to their journey as a yoga instructor or facilitator, offering insights and encouragement to fully embody their unique teaching style.
Alex emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself as a teacher. He points out that by embracing our authentic selves, we create a space where students feel...
2024-02-1947 min
Thrive Alcohol Free5. Is Yoga Better Alcohol Free?...with Sober Yoga Girl, Alex McRobertIn today's episode, we talk all things Yoga with Alex McRobert, Sober Yoga Girl! Alex tells her story, talks about how she became alcohol free and all the exciting things she's done since. Enjoy the latest episode!
Alex is a 500 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher, Certified Life Coach, entrepreneur, podcaster, and Ontario Certified Teacher. Since a very young age, she was drawn to yoga as a way to calm her mind and manage an undiagnosed mood disorder.
She began practicing yoga daily at the age of eighteen and completed her first 200 Hour Yoga T...
2023-10-2150 minSober Yoga GirlCome Hang with us in Bali! Plan a Retreat with Maree MackenzieMeet one of Alex's friends in Bali, Maree Mackenzie! Maree is a retreat planner who specializes in planning sober retreats. Alex and Maree have been friends since long before Alex moved to Bali! In this episode Maree tells her inspiring sobriety story - why she chose to become sober, how AA supported her, and then what led her into the retreat planning business in Bali. If you are a sober community leader or influencer yourself and are curious about planning a retreat here in Bali, check out Soul Bliss Journeys at https://www.soulblissjourneys.com/ . If you register to...
2023-08-1847 minTalking Scared154 – Alex Woodroe & The Sweet Science of Folk HorrorSend us a textWe’re off on a Goth pilgrimage this week folks, to the motherland, Transylvania, to talk folk-horror and more with Alex Woodroe.Alex is a Romanian writer of dark fictions, the Editor in Chief of Tenebrous Press, and the debut author of Whisperwood. The book brings the monsters of Romanian myth and legend to the fore in a battle of wills with an isolated village. There isn’t a vampire in sight. Bram Stoker didn’t know what he was talking about.Alex does! And we get into lots of thi...
2023-08-011h 14Sober Yoga GirlAhimsa: Living with Love with Kristen HutchinsonAlex sits down with Kristen in this episode! Based in Canada, Kristen is one of the key leaders in The Mindful Life Practice. She supports Alex in running the 30 and 60 Day Sober Girls Yoga Challenges, and also is an assistant facilitator for the Yoga Teacher Trainings. In this episode Alex & Kristen break down the topic of ahimsa and what it means to live with ahimsa, or nonviolence/loving kindness. They answer questions brought to them from members of the Sober Girls Yoga Facebook group and also offer journal prompts for the topic of ahimsa. If you are curious about...
2023-07-2024 min
Ben’s Dry AF TalksFrom PARTY Girl To SOBER Yoga Girl I Alex McRobert I E07Alex McRobert, also known as Sober Yoga Girl, is helping women around the world transform their lives. She runs yoga retreats, yoga teacher trainings, she coaches individuals, teach yoga classes, and more. She has built a big online community, The Mindful Life Practice and the Sober Girls Yoga Facebook Group, and in 2023 she opened up The Mindful Life Practice Bali Retreat Centre.
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2023-06-121h 02The Not Drinking Alcohol Today PodcastAlex McRobert, Sober Yoga Girl!Namaste to Alex McRobert creator of the Sober Yoga Girl Podcast and founder of the Mindful Life Practice based in Bali (but accessible online all around the world)! Alex has fit a lot into her relatively young life so far. She is a Canadian who's lived in Kuwait, Abu Dhabi and Bali over the last eight years, was married, divorced and suffered a mental health breakdown all by the age of 25. She now calls Bali home and has created a life full of yoga, health and wellness that she now shares with others. Alex talks about what led her t...
2023-05-2044 min
HEART’s HomeEpisode 7: Conscious Conversations: with Alex McRobert from Sober Girl Yoga and The Mindful Life PracticeWelcome to HEART's Home!!! I'm Lizzie Siegel, aka @namasteplantbased and I am so excited to offer you my first VIDEO podcast episode, and my first "Conscious Conversations" episode!!!
Also, I am beyond grateful and excited to introduce you to my FIRST EVER podcast guest: Alex McRobert from Sober Girl Yoga and The Mindful Life Practice!!!
Trigger Warning: Sensitive touch on the topic of challenges with mental health and suicide ideation at 27:01-29:48
In this beautiful "Conscious Conversations" episode, Alex and I get to learn about each other and discuss all the things like:
The saving grace that is yoga
Li...
2023-05-011h 05Sober Yoga GirlBusiness Secrets from Jojo Maisie, Founder of Body by JojoIn this episode, Alex sits down with her Master Trainer from when she trained to be a Barre Instructor, Jojo Maisie! Jojo and Alex were both freelancing yoga/fitness instructors pre-covid. Both of them built online businesses over the course of the pandemic. Jojo founded Body By Jojo which can be found here: https://www.bodybyjojo.com/In this episode, Alex interviews Jojo about her journey as an entrepreneur. This episode was recorded live as part of our BYOB Summit (Be Your Own Boss!). In the second half of the interview, some of our audience members ask Jo...
2022-12-2251 minSober Yoga GirlBONUS: Sober Chats with Alex & CathyIn this episode Alex & Cathy sit down in the Sober Girls Yoga Facebook Group and go live to chat about preparing to go sober for the holidays and all the things to think about. The next 108 Day Recovery program with Cathy starts this week - if you would like to jump in and join, click the link here! https://www.themindfullifepractice.com/108-day-recoverySupport the showRead Alex's Writing at the Intersection of the Bhavagad Gita, Patanjali's Sutras, The Buddha Dharma and Mental Health at:https://www.soberyogagirl.com
2022-10-0720 minSober Yoga GirlBONUS: What does 108 Mean? Sober Talks with Alex and CathyWhat is the significance of the number 108 in yoga? In this episode Alex & Cathy record live in the Facebook Group. They share the significance behind the number 108, why they chose it for the Challenge to Recovery Program. The 108 Day Recovery is a four month program for women more than two months sober. It digs deep into emotional recovery. The next 108 Day Recovery Program begins this weekend and there are a few spots left. Here is the link to join! https://www.themindfullifepractice.com/108-day-recoverySupport the showRead Alex's Writing at the Intersection of t...
2022-09-0925 min
Adversity Bites : The Podcast - Featuring Aric H. MorrisonFall Back Into Wellness Symposium With Aric H. Morrison, Wendy Blanchard and Alex McRobertThis is the next in a short series of interviews to discuss the upcoming Fall Back Into Wellness Symposium to take place virtually on November 5, 6, 2022. In this episode, speaker/author Aric H. Morrison meets with his co-host, fellow speaker, and author Wendy Blanchard as we welcome our guest Alex McRobert to the program to discuss what she is looking forward to sharing on this incredible weekend! This episode is part of an ongoing series to showcase each presenter, their platform, and their expectations for their audiences during this two-day-long global event!http://www.a...
2022-08-2017 minSober Yoga GirlSober Talks with Alex & Cathy: What We Learned During Our Sober SummersToday's episode is a live recording of Cathy & Alex's live from this week in the Sober Girls Yoga Facebook group! In this episode Alex and Cathy chat about what they learned in their Sober Summers. If you'd like to join Cathy & Alex for their regular lives, join the Sober Girls Yoga Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sobergirlsyoga . Alex & Cathy go live every Monday at 6am Bali time / 6pm Eastern Standard Time.Support the showRead Alex's Writing at the Intersection of the Bhavagad Gita, Patanjali's Sutras, The Buddha Dharma and Mental...
2022-08-1821 min
The Eanna McNamara Podcast.#56 The Sober Yoga Girl with Alex McRobertAlex McRobert aka the Sober Yoga Girl is a Yoga Teacher, Certified Life Coach, Founder of The Mindful Life Practice and podcaster at Sober Yoga Girl podcast. Our discussion centred heavily on sobriety, managing a business and the path of getting into yoga. It was an open and honest conversation and I'm really looking forward to sharing it with you.
We spoke about..
Alex's journey into yoga?
What made Alex switch to a sober life?
Where did the idea of creating the sober girls yoga and the mindful life practice come from?
What are some of...
2022-08-0147 min
Don’t Touch My MindsetPivotal Moments. Finding Purpose W/ Alex McRobert.Finding your purpose and meaning in life will help you transition to a life-long recovery and sobriety. A purpose might be an activity, self-improvement goal, or an impactful pursuit, and it’s a great way to avoid a relapse. Addiction is a symptom of something wrong and a lack of purpose in life. It is an attempt to fill the void with something that makes us feel alive. However, drugs are just a coping mechanism and will impact your ability to find meaning in life, leading you to self-destruction. Becoming sober and finding meaning in your life is pivotal. An...
2022-07-1041 minSober Yoga GirlPresent and Sober - with Sam Goldfinch and Ellie CroweIn this episode, Alex meets Sam Goldfinch and Ellie Crowe, who are both hosts of the Present and Sober podcast and sober coaches. Sam and Alex have been connected on Facebook for a while, and Alex recently shared one of Sam's poems in the Sober Girls Yoga Facebook Group - thus striking up a friendship! Both based in the UK, Sam is the creator of Sober Rebellion, https://sober-rebellion.com/ and Ellie is a mum, yogi and entrepreneur, founder of Pump Up the Present. https://www.pumpupthepresent.com/ In this episode Alex hears their inspiring stories and journeys with...
2022-06-1644 minSober Yoga GirlPodcast Rebirth (Episode 1 of Season 2): My Updated Story and JourneyWelcome back to Sober Yoga Girl Podcast! Alex is so excited to officially have a production team with her working behind the scenes to bring you the podcast! Experience an upgraded version of the show - and watch the video version on Youtube here.https://youtu.be/SIM8fJFkg7gIn this episode Alex shares her updated story and journey. The first time she told her own story on the show, it was a year and a half ago, and so much has changed: Alex is now speaking publicly about bipolar disorder, and has quit her...
2022-05-0535 minSober Yoga GirlTwelve Tips for Becoming a Sober Yoga EntrepreneurIn this episode, Alex shares with you her top twelve tips for becoming a Sober Yoga Entrepreneur. If you are someone who wants to build an online business, quit your job, and work remotely - this episode is for you. Alex shares her tips for how she went from being a Grade One Teacher to a Sober Yoga Girl working remotely in Bali in less than two years!Alex is coming soon with a Sober Yoga Entrepreneur Program - after several different evolutions, redesigns, trials, and errors, she now has THE best recipet to support you in...
2022-04-2817 minSober Yoga GirlSutra 1.6 We are Not Our ThoughtsIn this episode of Sober Yoga Girl Daily Alex gives her interpretation of Yoga Sutra 1.6, we are not our thoughts!Alex's Next Online 30 Hour Sober Curious Yoga Teacher Training starts April 3 - May 22.Based on the chakras, this course covers: leading meditation, sober and mental health education, how to lead a group sober circle and foundational coaching skills.Join here: https://www.themindfullifepractice.com/scy-yttBali's borders have opened and Alex has bookings for her yoga retreat: Ubud Medicine, May 28 - Jun 3, 2022. There are six spots left! Learn more here: https...
2022-03-3006 minSober Yoga GirlSutra 1.5 Fluctuations of the MindIn Sutra 1.5, Pantanjali outlines the five fluctuations of the mind. In this episode of Sober Yoga Girl Daily Alex gives her interpretation of this sutra.Alex's Next Online 30 Hour Sober Curious Yoga Teacher Training starts April 3 - May 22.Based on the chakras, this course covers: leading meditation, sober and mental health education, how to lead a group sober circle and foundational coaching skills.Join here: https://www.themindfullifepractice.com/scy-yttBali's borders have opened and Alex has bookings for her yoga retreat: Ubud Medicine, May 28 - Jun 3, 2022. There are six spots...
2022-03-2904 minSober Yoga GirlSutra 1.4 You are Not Your ThoughtsTune into this bite sized Sober Yoga Girl Daily to listen to Alex's interpretation of Sutra 1.4.Alex's Next Online 30 Hour Sober Curious Yoga Teacher Training starts April 3 - May 22.Based on the chakras, this course covers: leading meditation, sober and mental health education, how to lead a group sober circle and foundational coaching skills.Join here: https://www.themindfullifepractice.com/scy-yttBali's borders have opened and Alex has bookings for her yoga retreat: Ubud Medicine, May 28 - Jun 3, 2022. There are six spots left! Learn more here: https://www.themindfullifepractice.com/ubudmedicineretreat
2022-03-2804 minSober Yoga GirlSutra 1.3 The Result of YogaTune into Alex's interpretation of Sutra 1.3: The Result of Yoga.Alex's Next Online 30 Hour Sober Curious Yoga Teacher Training starts April 3 - May 22.Based on the chakras, this course covers: leading meditation, sober and mental health education, how to lead a group sober circle and foundational coaching skills.Join here: https://www.themindfullifepractice.com/scy-yttBali's borders have opened and Alex has bookings for her yoga retreat: Ubud Medicine, May 28 - Jun 3, 2022. There are six spots left! Learn more here: https://www.themindfullifepractice.com/ubudmedicineretreatJoin us in Mexico...
2022-03-2705 minSober Yoga GirlSutra 1.2 Stilling the Fluctuations of the MindIn this Sober Yoga Girl Daily episode, Alex dives into Sutra 1.2: Stilling the Fluctuations of the Mind. Alex's Next Online 30 Hour Sober Curious Yoga Teacher Training starts April 3 - May 22.Based on the chakras, this course covers: leading meditation, sober and mental health education, how to lead a group sober circle and foundational coaching skills.Join here: https://www.themindfullifepractice.com/scy-yttBali's borders have opened and Alex has bookings for her yoga retreat: Ubud Medicine, May 28 - Jun 3, 2022. There are six spots left! Learn more here: https://www.themindfullifepractice.com/u...
2022-03-2603 minSober Yoga GirlSutra 1.1 Yoga is Now (Sober Yoga Girl Daily)In Alex's new series, Sober Yoga Girl Daily, Alex will be bringing you short 2-5 minute daily reflections on the Yoga Sutras, the philosophy of yoga. In this episode, Alex is reflecting on Yoga Sutra 1.1: Now, The Teachings of Yoga. Alex's Next Online 30 Hour Sober Curious Yoga Teacher Training starts April 3 - May 22.Based on the chakras, this course covers: leading meditation, sober and mental health education, how to lead a group sober circle and foundational coaching skills.Join here: https://www.themindfullifepractice.com/scy-yttBali's borders have opened and A...
2022-03-2504 min
Sober Mess Podcast#75 Alex McRobert - Happy And SoberToday I was joined by Alex McRobert, also known as Sober Yoga Girl, is a former party girl turned international yoga teacher and sober lifestyle coach. She is the founder of The Mindful Life Practice and and the host of the Sober Yoga Girl Podcast. We talk about our healing journeys that have come of putting down the alcohol and the great opportunities that arise from sobriety. You can find Alex @alexmcrobs on Instagram
2022-03-2548 min
Sober Yoga GirlHealing Trauma, Processing Grief and Developing Strategies to Transform Your Life with Ali KatesTrigger Warning: This episode discusses sexual assault. Ali Kates is a sober woman, an Emotional Health Coach and Certified Trauma Coach. She believes the more we can heal from our past, the deeper we can step into our most authentic self. In this episode, Ali is extremely vulnerable in sharing her journey and story with past sexual assault and trauma that has led her to become a Certified Trauma Coach. Ali is passionate about sharing her story in order to help others. Alex and Ali are excited to pair up and offer a free event together, "How to Feel...
2022-03-1029 minSober Yoga GirlLoving Kindness Meditation with AlexIn this episode Alex will lead you through a journey to practice loving kindness towards the self and others. This increases capacity for forgiveness and compassion. Get in the free Sober Curious Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/sobercuriousyoga Also, check out Alex's different retreats in 2022 which are selling out quickly at https://www.themindfullifepractice.com/. Support the showRead Alex's Writing at the Intersection of the Bhavagad Gita, Patanjali's Sutras, The Buddha Dharma and Mental Health at:https://www.soberyogagirl.comCheck Out All Our U...
2022-02-2425 min
Sober Yoga GirlTwo Souls in the Wrong City: Meet Alex's friend and fellow Dubai resident/Bali healer, Khaled BayedMeet Alex's friend Khaled Bayed and hear the extraordinary story of how they connected online this winter and were meant to meet. Khaled is a hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner and sound healer who grew up in Dubai. Around the same time as Alex, they both had a calling from the universe to move to Bali, and then connected through co-incidence (or not!) online when they were both home in Dubai for winter. Khaled and Alex are now excited to be collaborating with the Mindful Life Practice to bring you a Free Manifestation Yin & Hypnotic Meditation this upcoming Sunday - book...
2022-02-1736 min
Sober Yoga GirlNo Matter How Far You Go, You're Still the Same Distance from the Ditch with Ellen from Sobriety SisterhoodIn this episode, Alex sits down with Ellen Woods from Sobriety Sisterhood. Alex and Ellen have been connected on Instagram for quite a long time and Ellen has attended lots of Alex's online yoga classes with The Mindful Life Practice! Ellen and Alex are collaborating in 2022 to bring you a Sobriety Sisterhood Yoga Retreat in November in Bali! In this episode, hear Ellen's story of her sober journey and learn about the work she does now in sobriety. Ellen can be found on instagram @sobrietysisterhood.Support the showRead Alex's Writing at the Intersection...
2022-02-1025 min
Sober Yoga GirlAlex meets Clare Pooley, Author of the Sober DiariesIn this episode, Alex meets one of her favourite Quit Lit Authors, Clare Pooley! Clare Pooley spent 20 years in the heady world of advertising, working hard and playing harder. In 2015 she quit drinking, and started a blog called Mummy was a Secret Drinker by way of therapy. That blog became a memoir - The Sober Diaries. Clare then turned to fiction, publishing the international bestselling novel The Authenticity Project in 29 languages. Clare’s second novel - The People on Platform 5 - is out in May 2022. You can find Clare on instagram: @clarepooley. Tune into this episode to learn more ab...
2022-02-0332 min
Causing FrictionIs Sobriety Right for You? Sober Curious with Alex McRobertHave you ever been curious about sobriety? Have you ever woken up with a hangover so bad, you start to question what is the point of all this? This episode is for all of you who sometimes feel that they need a break from alcohol... but that doesn't make you an alcoholic, right? So why does it seem that AA is the one & only "sober" community we can turn to, for guidance? Why isn't there something for the in-between? The people who are curious about sobriety? Who are maybe questioning their relationship with alcohol but don't quite feel that...
2022-01-1739 min
Sober Yoga GirlSurviving the Festive Season Sober with your SCY PanelIn this episode we bring back the Sober Curious Yoga Panel to chat about all things sober for the festive season! Touch base with your MLPC teachers Matt, Jules, Leigh, Emma and Alex as they describe their sober festive seasons and how they manage to survive and thrive during the holidays sober. If you want to join Matt, Emma, Jules, Alex or Leigh for yoga classes, you can catch them all at www.themindfullifepractice.com!Are you a fan of Sober Yoga Girl Podcast? The podcast remains completely free, and free from advertisements, however, it has monthly...
2021-12-0947 min
Sober Yoga GirlAlex meets Topaz Jones, Sober Change CoachIn this episode, Alex sits down with Topaz Jones, a change coach in Colorado. Alex and Topaz both completed their life coach certification at Life Purpose Institute. In this episode, Topaz tells her story of sobriety and what led her to pursue a career in coaching. You can book sessions with Topaz at: https://topazjonescoaching-scheduling.as.me/?appointmentType=18995732 . Join Alex for yoga, meditation, barre and coaching programs at: www.themindfullifepractice.com . Are you a fan of Sober Yoga Girl Podcast? The podcast remains completely free, and free from advertisements, however, it has monthly production costs. If you a...
2021-11-1130 minSober Yoga GirlPlot Twist! How I ended up in Bali...Plot twist...Alex moved to Bali! In this episode Alex tells the story of her seemingly spontaneous sudden move to Bali...which has actually been in the works and in her dreams for the past five years! Alex has relocated to Bali for November & December to try things out and see how they go! In this episode, listen to all the things leading up to her decision and what her plans are next. The great thing about the MLPC is that Alex can run it anywhere...so you can still join her live on Zoom for yoga daily! Catch...
2021-10-2821 min
Sober Yoga GirlAmy Pope, Sober in DubaiIn this episode Alex connects with Amy Pope! Amy Pope is a Change Coach, Meditation & Embodiment Facilitator and developer of a conscious movement mediation called “Let’s Shake & Flow”. Amy has been living in Dubai since 2015 with her husband, alongside a grumpy elderly cat and a very lively rescue cat. After working in the London insurance industry for over 15 years, she moved to Dubai and set up the regional office of an international Recruitment Agency. Following the sudden death of her Mum, Amy made many changes in her life - she first stopped drinking alcohol, which...
2021-10-2137 min
Sober Yoga GirlSober Vacations with your Sober Curious Yoga PanelThe Sober Curious Yoga Panel is back! Meet Jules, Matt, Leigh and Alex for their third panel episode about preparing for Sober Vacations! Sober Vacations can be scary and challenging because they are so different from when drinking. But so rewarding as well! In this episode the panel is back to tell you their tools, tricks, strategies and wisdom around sober curious vacations. Join Alex, Matt, Jules and Leigh for yoga classes at www.themindfullifepractice.com ! We have a two week free trial to jump in for classes! Are you a fan of Sober Yoga Girl Podcast...
2021-10-1444 min
Sober Yoga GirlAlex Meets Tosh, Your Sober Flight AttendantAlex is super excited to meet one of her Sober Instagram friends, Tosh, @princesstoshhh. Tosh is a sober flight attendant based on the states and is on a mission to normalize sobriety, especially in the aviation industry. She said that due to unpredictable schedules and stress from work and home, it's common for flight crews to drink heavily. She is now over a year sober and advocates on social media to help others in this journey too. In this episode Alex and Tosh chat about her sober story. Follow Tosh on Tiktok and on Instagram @princesstoshhh. You can join...
2021-10-0732 min
Sober Yoga GirlSober Special Occasions with your Sober Curious Yoga PanelIn this episode the SCY panel is back to tell you all about their experiences at sober weddings, bachelor parties, concerts, and other special occasions. Tune into what Matt, Leigh, Alex and Jules were worried about on their first nights out, what they planned for, and what surprised them about the occasions. If you want more context into our sober journeys, have a listen to our previous podcast episode where we touched on how to tell friends and family you are alcohol free. You can join Matt, Leigh, Jules and myself for sober yoga classes every day at The...
2021-09-3042 min
Sober Yoga GirlAlex Meets Tawny Lara, host of Recovery RocksMeet Tawny! Tawny is an NYC-based millennial who writes about the intersection of sex and sobriety. Her work is featured in Playboy, Men’s Health, Huffington Post, Writer’s Digest, Mic, The Temper, Audiofemme, a sex column for SheSaid, and two essay collections: The Addiction Diaries(LaunchPad 2020) and the forthcoming reimagining of Sex and the Single Girl (Harper Perennial 2022). She is the co-host of Recovery Rocks podcast and story developer for the Webby-award winning podcast, F*cking Sober. In this episode Alex interviews Tawny about her sober journey and how she ended up doing the work she is doing now...
2021-09-2726 min
Sober Yoga GirlNo More Wasted Days with Sara Kaufman-BradstreetSara Kaufman-Bradstreet is a sober coach with 64.3K followers on TikTok! Alex first came across her on TikTok and found her posts funny, relatable and inspiring. In this episode, listen to how Sara quit drinking about 2.5 years ago. Initially, she started out with a 30 Day break from booze - but those 30 days changed her life and she was able to see what life could be like without alcohol. Now, she shares her experience with others on social media and hosts 30 day alcohol free challenges.You can find Sara on social media @no_more_wasted_days and check o...
2021-09-2030 min
Sober Yoga GirlIntroducing The Sober Curious Yoga Panel: Telling Friends and Family You're Alcohol FreeAlex is so excited to bring you the first ever "Sober Curious Yoga Panel" with some of your favorite Sober Curious Yoga Teachers - Matt, Jules and Leigh! In this podcast episode, Matt, Alex, Jules and Leigh answer some common questions about how they navigated friendships and family relationships in sobriety. Jules, Leigh and Matt have all been previous podcast guests and if you want to hear more about their individual stories and journeys we recommend listening to their individual episodes: Jules - https://www.themindfullifepractice.com/podcast/episode/4c9c9720/a-cup-of-decaf-coffee-with-jules-allan-sober-curious-yoga-teacher Leigh - https://www.themindfullifepractice.com/podcast...
2021-09-1647 min
Sober Yoga GirlIf You Can Dream It, You Can Do It with Dan KumarAlex is so happy to have Dan, her psychic back on the show today! In this episode Dan & Alex discuss dreams - both the dreams we have when we're sleeping, and the dreams we have about our goals and aspirations. Dan is Alex's psychic who changed her path in 2019. Tune into their previous episode in which they tell the story of how Alex and Dan connected and how he changed her life. Alex and Dan are so excited to be teaming up again to offer you a virtual retreat on this Friday, September 17th. Join us here: https://www...
2021-09-1344 min
Sober Yoga GirlWhen I Learn About Others, I Learn About Myself with Abi Feltham, Sober InfluencerAlex is super stoked for Abi Feltham to join her in today's episode! Abi Feltham is an addiction recovery advocate and content creator from London. Through her funny and often relatable videos, she strives to reduce the stigma surrounding people with addiction issues. She shares the highs and lows of her addictions and recovery, aiming to give hope to those who are struggling and make them feel less alone. In this episode, Alex and Abi chat about Abi's journey back packing around the world, becoming sober, and how she became a Sober advocate. To follow Abi on Instagram you ca...
2021-08-3032 min
Sober Yoga GirlSober Coach and Spiritual Yoga Teacher Emily KileenIn this episode, Alex is happy to have Emily Killeen on Sober Yoga Girl! Alex met Emily when she was a guest on her Happy Sober Free Summit back in June. Emily Killeen is sobriety coach, spiritual yoga teacher and a transformational retreat facilitator! She believes that connection, community and accountability along with SOME sort of spirituality and health and wellness are essential for sobriety success. After 15 years of bouncing in and out of recovery she’s finally found so much freedom, abundance and joy in sobriety and is on a mission to help others discover their own path to...
2021-08-2625 min
Sober Yoga GirlSober Curious with Laura NaylorMeet Laura Naylor, one of Alex's friends and yoga students based in Abu Dhabi! If you've attended any MLPC class over the course of the last year and a half you've met her - she's one of our original members and hasn't missed a day of yoga with us in over 18 months. Laura is a TV & radio presenter & events host MC from Preston in the UK. She is currently based in Abu Dhabi. She hosts the Radio 2 Breakfast show every weekday morning in Abu Dhabi, Dubai & across the UAE. In this episode, Alex and Laura talk about her story...
2021-08-2348 min
Sober Yoga GirlThe Power of Connection with Jeff G, host of Getting Bac 2 ZeroAlex is super excited to have Jeff Graham on the show today! Jeff is a new member of the Mindful Life Practice, so you've probably met him in classes. He's also the host of Getting BAC 2 Zero. In this episode, Jeff describes his challenges with anxiety, and how he used alcohol to medicate his anxiety - but alcohol only made it worse, not better. He finally drove himself to rehab in November of 2019 and has been sober ever since. In this episode he tells his story and also shares what a positive impact joining The Mindful Life Practice and...
2021-08-1955 min
Sober Yoga GirlMichelle's Yoga/Sober Journey in Red Deer, AlbertaMeet Michelle, an MLPC teacher and certified Sober Curious Yoga Teacher! Michelle is a certified RYT 200 with the Yoga Alliance of Canada. Since her 200 YTT, she has became certified in YIN YOGA, Yoga Nidra, Yoga for Kids & Teens, and most recently Sober Curious Yoga. Michelle is committed to creating a safe atmosphere where students of every level can mindfully challenge themselves, accept their edge and celebrate their unique abilities. She bring humor and compassion to all of her classes as well weaving symbolism and insight of the yogic traditions throughout. In this episode of Sober Yoga Girl, Alex interviews...
2021-08-1631 min
Sober Yoga GirlBee Sober with Alex and LisaMeet Alex and Lisa founders of Bee Sober CIC. Alex and Lisa are two women from Northern England, starting a new revolution and on a mission to remove stigmas associated with binning the booze and showing everyone the huge benefits sobriety brings. Tune into this episode to hear their sober story, and how they created a global sober community that's taking the world by storm! Find them at www.beesoberofficial.com . You can join Alex's online yoga community at www.themindfullifepractice.com!Are you a fan of Sober Yoga Girl Podcast? The podcast remains completely free, and...
2021-08-1246 min
Sober Yoga GirlAlex Meets Charlie from the Way Out PodcastCharlie LeVoir is a person in long term recovery from alcoholism and addiction since 12/6/2014 and the Creator, host and producer of The Way Out Podcast since its inception in 2016. His sobriety and recovery podcast brings audiences sobriety power topics and powerful recovery stories to jumpstart your sobriety and enhance your recovery. Tune into this episode to hear Charlie's inspiring story of the mountains he has overcome with his addiction, and how he helps and inspires people all over the world in the work. Charlie can be found at: https://www.wayoutcast.com . To join Alex's yoga classes, meditations, and...
2021-08-0249 min
Sober Yoga GirlLeigh's Sober JourneyAlex is super happy to have Leigh Saulnier on the show today! Leigh and Alex met over a year ago and Leigh has had a very active role in the Mindful Life Practice Community. Leigh started practicing daily yoga with the MLPC during the Coronavirus pandemic. Leigh had practiced off and on for many years before, but got more inspired to practice daily when she had to stop running due to arthritis. She has competed in the Ironman triathlon as well as many marathons in the past and felt a big void in my life when she was no...
2021-07-2942 min
Sober Yoga GirlPete McCann, The Laughter ManIn this episode Alex sits down with Pete Cann, The Laughter Man! He is on a fun filled mission to bring the positive benefits of laughter to the world. Since discovering Laughter Yoga, company owner Pete has transformed his business and family life and now wants to share his infectious secrets and get the planet laughing along with him. Pete has a five day laughter challenge you can join at: https://petecann.com/5-day-challenge-opt-in/ To join Alex's online yoga, meditation, and coaching, visit www.themindfullifepractice.com. Are you a fan of Sober Yoga Girl Podcast? The podcast re...
2021-07-2634 min
Sober Yoga GirlThe Wolf You Feed with Sophie AghdamiIn this episode Alex sits down with Sophie Aghdami. Sophie is in recovery from alcohol addiction and now helping others maintain longterm recovery as a coach. She is also a 200 hour trained yoga teacher. Sophie spent a long dark decade (plus some) in the depths of addiction. Successful on the outside in exciting jobs, Sophie was on her deathbed emotionally, spiritually and physically. After waking up one morning during a trip in Indonesia at yet another rock bottom (there were many), she looked in the mirror and didn’t recognise herself. A big, puffy, sad moon face stared back at...
2021-07-2244 min
Sober BlissSober Bliss Meets - Alex McRobert, The Mindful Life PracticeIn this episode of Sober Bliss Meets, I talk to the wonderful Alex McRobert, founder of The Mindful Life Practice and The Sober Curious Yoga School. Alex is a Canadian living in Abu Dabi, party girl turned yoga teacher.
Alex talks about the moment she realized that alcohol was taking over everything and how she quit drinking with the help of community and yoga. The clarity gained from being alcohol-free led her to someone who confirmed what she knew all along, she was dedicated to a life of healing others through the power of yoga and she h...
2021-07-2046 min
Sober Yoga GirlMLPC Team Talks: Meet Raquel, our Yoga Teacher in Costa RicaAlex is so happy to have one of our MLPC yoga teachers on the show today. Meet Raquel from Costa Rica. Raquel entered one of the MLPC competitions and won a spot in the first 25-Hour Root Chakra course that Alex ran in 2021. Since then, she's been part of our community for about six months! Raquel is an Economist and she has been working in Finance for the last +6 years. Raquel is married, has two Dachshunds who she adores, and enjoy nature, hiking and yoga. Tune into this episode to learn more about Raquel. You can join her for...
2021-07-1924 min
Sober Yoga GirlA Conversation with my Psychic - Danesh KumarAlex is super excited to have a very special guest on the show today - Danesh Kumar. Dan is a psychic she met in Dubai around 30 days sober, in 2019, who completely changed her life and set her on the path to where she is today. Dan is a natural born psychic with over 15 years’ experience in the fields of psychic readings, holistic healing, and providing spiritual guidance to people across the world. Completely free of any particular religious beliefs, his readings are a reflection of your current situation, identification of the cause of certain situations or patterns in...
2021-07-1551 min
Sober Yoga GirlSober Bliss with Gayle MacDonaldIn this episode, Alex sits down with Gayle MacDonald, the founder and creator of Sober Bliss. Gayle is a qualified teacher, addiction therapist, and sobriety coach. She lives in the south of Spain with her husband and two sons. She loves walking, reading and endless cups of tea! She is also a woman who enjoys every single day to the full without alcohol getting in the way of who she really is.For Gayle sobriety is the greatest gift of life. Since quitting drinking in March 2018, she has embraced this way of life with a joy and...
2021-07-0843 minSober Yoga GirlWhat is Trauma Informed Yoga Teaching?Trigger warning: discussion of trauma. In this episode, Alex explains what trauma informed yoga teaching is. It seems like an overwhelmingly big word, but in reality, everyone CAN be a trauma informed yoga teacher, and everyone SHOULD be a trauma informed yoga teacher. One in four participants in a yoga class is likely to have survived trauma, and we have no idea who they may be in our classes. They may have experienced sexual assault, physical assault, abuse as a child, or even complex trauma such as narcisstic abuse survivors. Major trauma aside, in reality, everyone carries some level...
2021-07-0524 minSober Yoga GirlSobriety & Society: Why is drinking so cool?In this episode, Alex will dive into the whole culture around alcohol in North America and expat culture, versus the culture around smoking cigarettes. Why is it that alcohol is seen as so cool, and we pressure people to drink once they've quit, but we'd never behave that way if their drug was cigarettes?For more information about Sober Girls Yoga, and Alex’s coaching, meditations and yoga classes, join her on www.themindfullifepractice.com.Are you a fan of Sober Yoga Girl Podcast? The podcast remains completely free, and free from advertisements, however, it ha...
2021-07-0113 min
Sober Yoga GirlSurrender with Alex BalesIn this episode, Alex sits down with another Alex! Alex Bales is a personal trainer turned transformational life coach who helps people overcome addiction and emotional trauma. His mission is help people effortlessly evolve to create a life they love full of health and joy. For more information about Alex, you can find him on Instagram, at @soberfitalex. For more information on Alex McRobert's yoga, coaching and sober programs, find her at www.themindfullifepractice.com. Are you a fan of Sober Yoga Girl Podcast? The podcast remains completely free, and free from advertisements, however, it h...
2021-06-2426 minSober Yoga GirlA Pep Talk On FailureIn this episode, Alex talks about failure this week - and the lessons she learned through the experience. Failure is a part of life and mistakes are not something to beat ourselves up for - they're proof that we're taking risks and trying. And there's a lesson in everything - something to learn from each situation. The more difficult and uncomfortable it is, the more that we need to learn. This episode is a pep talk for times when you're feeling down about yourself about having failed - save this and come back to it whenever you're feeling down...
2021-06-1419 min
Sober Yoga GirlRPGs Have More Fun with Tori, The Retired Party GirlTori Felder is the creator of The Retired Party Girl, an online community for sober curious/sober women. Alex and Tori have followed eachother on social media for a year - it was so exciting for them to finally meet! Tori is based in Seattle, USA. In this episode she shares with Alex her sober story and her advice for others just starting out a Sober Curious journey. Tori can be found on Instagram @theretiredpartygirl and at www.retiredpartygirl.com . Follow Alex on Instagram @alexmcrobs and check out her offerings in yoga, meditation and coaching at www.themindfullifepractice.com
2021-06-1034 min
Sober Yoga Girl"How Do I Vacation Sober?" with Kevin Bellack, the Sober GingerKevin Bellack is an accountant by day, sober and mental health advocate by night, known as The Sober Ginger on Instagram! Alex and Kevin have been corresponding back and forth on Instagram since she offered a yoga class for 1000 Hours Dry in March 2021. Kevin had recently been on Sober Vacation, as had Alex, hence they decided to meet up and do an episode on the topic! The first sober vacation can be a stressful experience for newly alcohol free people, and as the post-covid world opens up, more and more individuals will be facing this challenge. Join Alex and...
2021-06-0357 minSober Yoga GirlIs It Time For A Sober Friendship Breakup?Navigating friendships post-sobriety can be one of the hardest parts of a sober journey. Maybe you're finding you're beginning to evolve away from the friends you used to hang around with when you drank. Is it time for a friendship breakup? In this episode Alex shares her top three tips for navigating friendships post-sobriety. This is a sneak preview of one of her lessons in her new Sober Curious Yoga School which will be launching on July 4th! This week she launched the waitlist for her Sober Curious Yoga School - to get on the waitlist sign up at...
2021-05-3114 min
Sober Yoga GirlOne Day at a Time with Sober Dave, Sober CoachSober Dave is a 56 year old man in South London. He began drinking when he was fourteen years old and by the time he was forty, he was drinking a litre of vodka every night. Dave quit drinking in January 2019 and since then has gained a large audience.For more information about Sober Girls Yoga, and Alex’s coaching, meditations and yoga classes, join her on www.themindfullifepractice.com. Follow Alex's sober journey on Instagram @alexmcrobs. Are you a fan of Sober Yoga Girl Podcast? The podcast remains completely free, and free from ad...
2021-05-2739 minSober Yoga GirlYoga, Addiction and Mental HealthWhy does Alex pair yoga with sobriety? This is one of the most common questions Alex recieves about Sober Curious Yoga School. In this episode, Alex discusses some of the research on why yoga is beneficial for our mental health in general - and when on a sobriety journey. She discusses the sometimes harmful culture around mental health in the yoga world and how we as yoga teachers can support and respond to our clients who struggle with mental health. Alex is launching a Sober Curious Yoga School on July 4 - if you are looking into a sober journey...
2021-05-2424 min
Sober Yoga GirlStillness in Motion with Kenneth MortensenIn episode 26 of Sober Yoga Girl podcast, @alexmcrobs speaks with Kenneth Mortensen @kenny_yogi, who is one of the original guest teachers from the Mindful Life Practice! Kenny is a yoga teacher in Norway. In this episode Alex and Kenny speak about yoga and chronic pain.Join Alex for yoga, meditation, barre and coaching at www.themindfullifepractice.com. Are you a fan of Sober Yoga Girl Podcast? The podcast remains completely free, and free from advertisements, however, it has monthly production costs. If you are able to, please subscribe to become a monthly podcast member t...
2021-05-2040 min
Sober Yoga GirlSober & SingleIn this episode, Alex tells her stories of sober dating. She shares her experiences and why she thinks having a period of being single in sobriety can be beneficial. It can allow you an opportunity to turn inwards and create a sense of self independent from another person. Alex also shares the best parts of sober dating - including remembering the first kiss! Follow Alex on Instagram @alexmcrobs and check out her yoga classes on www.themindfullifepractice.com . Are you a fan of Sober Yoga Girl Podcast? The podcast remains completely free, and free from advertisements, however...
2021-05-1637 min
Sober Yoga Girl"Understanding Friends versus Friends who Understand" with Elizabeth from Life Outside the BarElizabeth, @lifeoutsidethebar, is a Sober Blogger, TikToker and Instagrammer. In this Episode, Elizabeth and Alex chat about craft beer culture, sober friendships, mental health, and Elizabeth's personal journey through Sobriety. Elizabeth is down to Earth and relatable, making sober cool through her stories, posts and reels. Tune in to hear her journey!For more information on Alex's yoga classes, find her on www.themindfullifepractice.com. She can be found on Instagram @alexmcrobs. Are you a fan of Sober Yoga Girl Podcast? The podcast remains completely free, and free from advertisements, however, it has monthly production c...
2021-05-1346 minSober Yoga GirlLiving It - The Niyamas of YogaIn this episode of Sober Yoga Girl, Alex dives deep into the Niyamas of Yoga, which are the personal commitments of yoga. They are, saucha, samtosha, ishvara pranidhana, tapas, and svadhyaya. Tune in to learn about how to apply these commitments to your life. Find Alex on Instagram @alexmcrobs and check out her yoga classes at www.themindfullifepractice.com.Are you a fan of Sober Yoga Girl Podcast? The podcast remains completely free, and free from advertisements, however, it has monthly production costs. If you are able to, please subscribe to become a monthly podcast member to...
2021-05-1023 min
Sober Yoga GirlYour Story May Become Someone Else's Survival Guide with Xanthe GraceXanthe Grace is a health coach in her 50s located in Poole, on the Dorset Coast, in the UK. When Alex first quit alcohol, she joined One Year No Beer, a Facebook group. One of the first posts she came across was Xanthe's Day 511 post about being alcohol free in an airport. Alex, being an expat and traveller, and having a strong association with airports and alcohol, resonated significantly with this story. In many ways it became her "survival guide." She remembered Xanthe all throughout her sobriety every time she was in an airport (but she couldn't remember Xanthe's...
2021-05-0652 minSober Yoga GirlLiving It - The Yamas of YogaAlex has begun the second module of her 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, "I Go With The Flow" which has a huge focus on yoga philosophy. Inspired by a rich conversation with her teacher trainers this afternoon, Alex dives deep into the yamas, the five moral restraints of yoga that bring the yogi into right relationship with themselves and others. Yoga goes way beyond the poses, the asanas, and in this episode, Alex dives deep into that. If this topic interests you, Alex will be offering this course again in July, and as well, will soon be developing a course...
2021-05-0330 min
Sober Yoga GirlThe Person to Thank is Who You Were on Day 1 with Phil JordanPhil Jordan is a sober coach in the UK, that Alex met on One Year No Beer. In this episode Phil dives into his 25 years working in the health and social care sector in the UK, and how he came to the realization that he was very good at giving out the appropriate health advice, but not necessarily living to those core principles. Now approaching two years without alcohol, he has been through an amazing transformation which has led him to training as a Transformational Life Coach, providing support for health and social care professionals who feel stressed and...
2021-04-2948 minSober Yoga GirlCatch Up & Check In with Alex: "Stepping Into my Purpose"We are at twenty episodes of Sober Yoga Girl, and what a journey it has been! In this episode Alex takes a break from having guests on the show to catch you up on everything that's been going on in her life for the past few months. Alex led her first live yoga event in a year, a Sober Girls Brunch, and also her first ever Yoga Teacher Training Module for the Root Chakra: I am Grounded. Alex is super excited about her two next upcoming courses: Sacral Chakra: I Go with the Flow - which is a 25...
2021-04-2618 min
Sober Yoga Girl"By Helping Others you Help Yourself" with Daniel Sencier of Sober Inspired PiratesDaniel Sencier is a writer and expat who was raised in Ireland, from the UK, and now living in Thailand. After a lifetime of drinking, he started to consider what it would be like to be a nondrinker at age 55 and finally took a break from booze ten years later, at age 65. Since then he's gone on to create one of the most active, supportive, free Facebook communities out there for people walking away from booze called 'Sober Inspired Pirates.' SIP has over 5,000 members and Alex has been part of it for almost six months.
2021-04-2241 min
Sober Yoga GirlTriggers with Simon Tomlinson, Producer of "Club Sobriety"Simon Tomlinson is a photographer and video producer located in the UK. He made a documentary about stopping drinking alcohol called "Club Sobriety" which can be found on Youtube. He has been trying to stop drinking for three or four years and is still finding it difficult. In this episode Simon is extremely vulnerable and opens up around his mental health as it relates to alcohol consumption. He volunteers to talk through one of the situations, thoughts, actions and results of his triggers, and imagine an alternative reality, which is a coaching strategy Alex often...
2021-04-1943 min
Sober Yoga GirlPurpose and Passion with Dj Taz RashidDj Taz Rashid is one of Alex's favorite yoga music producers/DJs - his tracks create the perfect playlist for a practice that allows yogis to let go, feel and awaken. If you have been to any of Alex's classes, you have heard his music! Taz plays guitar, piano, Native American Flute, didgeridoo and hand percussion, and has performed at events such as Yoga Journal Conference, Wanderlust Festivals and Bali Spirit Fest. In this episode Taz opens up about his partying past, what he describes as "waking up from the Matrix" from his 9-5 corporate job, and h...
2021-04-1541 min
Sober Yoga GirlSober Spring with Sarah Williamson, the Drink Less CoachSarah Williamson is the "Drink Less" coach located in the UK. She champions and supports women who would like to drink less or stop drinking alltogether. Alex and Sarah became friends early on in both of their sober journeys through a Facebook group and have collaborated and supported eachother along the way. Tune in to hear about how going sober unlocked Sarah's potential and why she thinks going sober is brave and rebellious. Sarah currently runs group and individual coaching and can be found at: www.drinklesslivebetter.comhttps://www.facebook.com/sarahwilliamson.drinklesslivebetterhttps...
2021-04-1229 min
Sober Yoga GirlAlcohol as a Connector and Isolator with Rachel Brady, "Shotstoshakes"Rachel Brady is one of the OG Sober Influencers known as @shotstoshakes! She is an instagrammer, tiktoker and blogger who shares about mental health, fitness, and her sobriety journey. Rachel is located in North Carolina and has over 33 K Instagram followers and 88.4 K TikTok followers. Rachel is one of the first people Alex followed on Instagram when she quit drinking. Join Alex and Rachel as they chat about how alcohol can become a lubricant for socializing and fitting in, the phases of Rachel's drinking and sober journey, and how she got to the place where...
2021-04-0844 min
Sober Yoga GirlChronic Pain, Toxic Family Dynamics and Moving Forward with Adriana Bucci, Narcissistic Abuse CoachAdriana Bucci is the first guest on Sober Yoga Girl who is not on a sober journey! Adriana is a Narcissistic Abuse Coach located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Alex's hometown!) Alex has recently started opening up and sharing about her experience in an emotionally abusive relationship and has begun connecting with Narcissistic Abuse professionals all over the world. Adriana empowers her clients worldwide to heal from narcissistic abuse, emotional and mental abuse, toxic family dynamics, and the emotional, mental and physical pain that comes along with it. Tune into this episode to learn the warning signs of...
2021-04-0545 min
Sober Yoga Girl"Your Mess is your Message" with Andy RamageAndy Ramage is one of Alex's original inspirations to quit drinking alcohol. One of the co-founders of One Year No Beer, Andy is a coach, entrepreneur, broker, behavioural change and performance expert. In this episode, Alex and Andy chat about his alcohol free journey that was completely life changing for him. Andy has since left One Year No Beer and now runs "The Arete Way," a program for people looking for their next step or life purpose - post-alcohol. More information about Andy Ramage can be found at www.andyramage.com .For more information about...
2021-04-0141 min
The LiveHealthy PodcastAlex McRobert, aka Sober Yoga GirlLivehealthy editor Ann Marie McQueen Zooms with Alex McRobert, aka Sober Yoga Girl, about giving up an Abu Dhabi life of brunch and ladies nights to quit drinking – a move that not only changed her life for the better, but sent her down a path of becoming a sober coach for others wanting to do the same.
2021-03-3137 min
Sober Yoga Girl"Rock Bottom is When You Stop Digging" with Kayla Lyons of 1000 Hours DryIn this episode, Alex connects with Kayla, founder of 1000 Hours Dry and the Dry Club, an alternative recovery community on Instagram. The Dry Club is inclusive to everyone on a sober or sober curious journey. Kayla tells her journey of addiction and sobriety, and why she moved away from the AA method in the end. Kayla can be found on Instagram @1000hoursdry and @kaylerlyons . For more information about Sober Girls Yoga, and Alex’s coaching, meditations and yoga classes, join her on www.themindfullifepractice.com.To learn more about Alex's sober yoga journey, she...
2021-03-291h 14
Sober Yoga GirlFinding Freedom from Cannabis with SophieSophie is one of Alex's oldest childhood friends from summer camp! She is a yoga teacher and yoga teacher trainer in Canada for Modo Yoga International. Sophie used cannabis regularily as a teenager and young adult (which is legal in Canada for those listeners who are not aware, unlike in other parts of the world). While Alex has never used that drug herself, thought it would be valuable to hear different perspectives on sobriety from another addictive drug. For more information about Sober Girls Yoga, and Alex’s coaching, meditations and yoga classes, join her on www.them...
2021-03-2552 min
Sober Yoga Girl"Embodying who I Really Am" with Jasmine TaylorJasmine Taylor is a singer, radio host and entrepreneur originally from the UK, now located in Abu Dhabi. Jasmine gave up during the COVID pandemic and says it was the best decision of her life. In this podcast she takes us through the dark places she went to while consuming alcohol and shares her joyful and fufilling life now that she is alcohol free. You can find her on Instagram @jasminetaylormusic.For more information about Sober Girls Yoga, and Alex’s coaching, meditations and yoga classes, join her on www.themindfullifepractice.com.To learn more ab...
2021-03-2231 min
Sober Yoga GirlMindset Shifting with Hayley NoelleAlex is super excited to come full circle with her podcast journey and have Hayley Noelle on the podcast this week! Hayley was the first person to ever invite Alex for an interview on her podcast, Philosophy of Fitness. Hayley a NASM-Certified Personal Trainer, indoor cycling instructor, podcast host and mindset mentor. Her main focus is bridging the gap between fitness and spirituality, and having alcohol out of the equation has been a huge part of that process. Hayley can be found on Instagram @imhayleynoelle. For more information about Sober Girls Yoga, and...
2021-03-1824 minSober Yoga GirlSeven Strategies for Your First Month Alcohol FreeThe first month alcohol free is extremely challenging for most people as they adapt to a new lifestyle. In this episode, Alex will take you through the seven strategies she thinks are most important for a first month sober. Alex has also created a free workbook which outlines these seven strategies that you can download on her website: www.themindfullifepractice.com/sobergirlsyoga.For more information about Sober Girls Yoga, and Alex’s coaching, meditations and yoga classes, join her on www.themindfullifepractice.com.To learn more about Alex's sober yoga journey, she can be found on...
2021-03-1109 min
Sober Yoga GirlThe Former CEO Of Moms Drinking Wine: Annie RobertAlex is so excited to have one of her favorite Tik Tokers on this week's show! Annie Roberts, @thismamastillgotit is a sarcastic mom in Montreal, Canada who has over a quarter of a million followers. She makes her followers laugh with her honest, authentic and real accounts of motherhood. When she first went viral on TikTok she was famous for having a glass of wine in hand on every video. She quit alcohol in August and began sharing about it publically in December. Alex had been following her for a few months before...
2021-03-0429 minSober Yoga GirlTelling Friends and Family You're Alcohol FreeOne of the hardest things about going alcohol free is telling your friends and family about it. How do you deal with the questions and the pressure? In this episode I will share my timeline from Day 1-Day 90 around how I told my friends, family, dates and acquaintances that I was no longer drinking.For more information about Sober Girls Yoga, and Alex’s coaching, meditations and yoga classes, join her on www.themindfullifepractice.com.To learn more about Alex's sober yoga journey, she can be found on Instagram @alexmcrobs. Are you a fa...
2021-02-2521 min
Sober Yoga GirlSober Yoga Dad with Matt EllisMatt Ellis is one of Alex's yoga students and sober coaching clients. Prior to quitting alcohol he'd never practiced yoga before - but after going alcohol free ended up making the huge lifestyle change. As of February 2021, at the time of the interview, he's practiced yoga every day for over 200 days and been alcohol free for 266 days. In this episode he talks about the drinking culture in the UK and how much happier and healthier he is alcohol free.For more information about Sober Girls Yoga, and Alex’s coaching, meditations an...
2021-02-1844 min
Sober Yoga GirlThe UAE Sober Revolution with Erika DoyleMeet Erika Doyle, the founder of the Drink Dry Store in the UAE. Erika came to the UAE as a nondrinker and immediately noticed the lack of alcohol free options here. This inspired her to found Drink Dry Store, the first ever premium Alcohol-Free marketplace in the UAE. In this episode Alex and Erika discuss Dubai's drinking culture and the reason why alcohol free options are so beneficial for sober folks. You can find the Drink Dry Store at www.drinkdrystore.com and for the month of February, use the code ALEX10 for 10% off all...
2021-02-1837 min