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Sober Yoga Girl"Become Obsessed with your Sobriety" with Lexie Lynn PolkSend a textIn this powerful and heart-opening episode of the Sober Yoga Girl Podcast, Alexandra sits down with yoga teacher, spiritual psychology coach, and sober traveler Lexie Polk to explore what it truly means to build a life you don’t need to escape from.From getting sober abroad in South Korea in 2021, to creating a daily devotional practice rooted in yoga, meditation, and spiritual study, Lexie shares how sobriety became the doorway to freedom, devotion, and deep self-trust.Together, Alexandra and Lexie dive into what it looks like to be...
2026-02-2540 minSober Yoga GirlReinventing Midlife Without the Wine: Gray Area Drinking, Nervous System Healing & Self-Trust with Susan LarkinSend a textIn this episode of Sober Yoga Girl Podcast, Alexandra sits down with Susan Larkin, certified Senior This Naked Mind Coach, Gray Area Drinking Master Coach, and Sacred Depths Life Coach, for a compassionate and deeply affirming conversation about midlife, alcohol, and reinvention.Susan brings wisdom, honesty, and grace to a topic so many women silently struggle with: drinking that doesn’t look like a problem on the outside, but feels misaligned on the inside.Together, we explore why midlife is a powerful time to become alcohol-free. As...
2026-02-1850 minSober Yoga GirlEmbodying Your Vision with Tasha AckermanSend a textIn this episode, Alexandra speaks with yoga teacher and writer Tasha Ackerman about healing through movement, writing, and embodied presence.Tasha shares her journey with somatic and narrative medicine practices, her involvement in the early days of Mindful Life Practice online, and how those experiences shaped her teaching.They explore Tasha’s new Manifestation Yin Series, where manifestation is approached not as wishful thinking, but as a grounded, embodied practice rooted in intention, nervous system support, and self-reflection.Through yin yoga, meditation, and journaling, this conversation in...
2026-02-1138 minSober Yoga GirlWorking with the Mind, Not Against it: Yoga, Nervous System Regulation & Alcohol-Free Living with Annie KnowlesSend a textIn this episode of Sober Yoga Girl Podcast, Alexandra is joined by Annie Knowles - newly qualified yoga teacher, NLP-qualified life and alcohol-free coach, and former NHS healthcare professional with over 33 years of experience working in high-pressure clinical environments.Annie shares her journey of choosing an alcohol-free life during the pandemic - not from crisis or “rock bottom,” but from a deep desire for calm, clarity, and authenticity. That decision sparked a profound personal and professional transformation, leading her to support high-functioning women - particularly those in healthcare and caring roles - who...
2026-02-0445 minSober Yoga GirlYogas Citta-Vrtti-Nirodhah: Why I Pressed Pause (and Why I’m Back)Send a textAfter a season of slowing down, Sober Yoga Girl is back. In this relaunch episode, Alexandra shares why she pressed pause, what changed, and how yoga philosophy, meditation, and simplicity are guiding her return. A reflective conversation on burnout, sobriety, and sustainable living.The information about our upcoming 200 Hour YTT is here: https://www.mindfulbali.com/200-hour-yttThe information about our upcoming 300 Hour YTT is here: https://www.mindfulbali.com/300-hour-ytt-advanced-modulesSupport the showSign up for the FREE Sober Girls Yoga 60 Day Challenge here:
2026-01-2813 minSober Yoga GirlThe Podcast Becomes a Pause-Cast (Trigger Warning SA)Send a textI have decided to hit pause on Sober Yoga Girl Podcast. In this episode, I explain why.Thank you for your support of Sober Yoga Girl Podcast over the last five years.There are 250 episodes which will stay live for you to go back and listen to anytime. And as well, I may start recording again soon...perhaps again of Sober Yoga Girl, or another show or creation. For the next few months I want to focus on setting up my yoga space in Bali, writing my next book, and cu...
2025-08-2214 minSober Yoga GirlSutra 1.3 The Result of YogaSend a textTune 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/ubudmedicineretreat
2022-03-2705 minSober Yoga GirlSutra 1.2 Stilling the Fluctuations of the MindSend a textIn 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 h...
2022-03-2603 minSober Yoga GirlSutra 1.1 Yoga is Now (Sober Yoga Girl Daily)Send a textIn 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-yttB...
2022-03-2504 min
Sober Yoga GirlIzzy's Sparkly N/A JourneySend a textIsabel van Zuilen (Izzy) is an ex-pat living in sunny Marbella with her little family. On her sober journey since May 2019, when she dived into the world of non-alcoholic drinks and has made it her goal to try every N/A bubbly on the market! You can find her sparkly journey on Instagram at @mybubblypop. This May she is also organising her first Sober Paradise Retreat in Tarifa, Spain. The perfect sober get-away, where you can combine a blissful time away in the sunshine, with meeting like-minded women in an alcohol-free setting. For any...
2022-03-2425 minSober Yoga GirlThis Side of Alcohol with Peggi CooneySend a textPeggi Cooney is a social work instructor/coach with a master's in Social Work from California State University. Since getting sober, Peggi has become a sobriety advocate. Peggi has written a book called This Side of Alcohol and founded a Facebook group with 13,000 members! You can find Peggi at https://thissideofalcohol.comSupport the showSign up for the FREE Sober Girls Yoga 60 Day Challenge here: https://alexandramcrobert.thrivecart.com/sober-girls-yoga-60-day-challenge/ Check out Alexandra's upcoming programs here: https://www.soberyogagirl.com/p/upcoming-retreats-and-trainings-47...
2022-03-1739 min
Sober Yoga GirlHealing Trauma, Processing Grief and Developing Strategies to Transform Your Life with Ali KatesSend a textTrigger 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...
2022-03-1029 min
Sober Yoga GirlTelling My Story Can Help Someone Else with Kelly BelewSend a textKelly Belew is a single mom of one eight year old, residing in Virgina. She got sober in July 2019, after what she describes as when she "finally stopped digging after her numerous rock bottoms." Kelly was originally part of AA, however she discovered the Sober Instagram Community and then became part of 1000 Hours Dry. Kelly later went on to found her own sobriety community, East Coast Sober Squad. Kelly is a member of The Mindful Life Practice and you can catch her in class often! Check out her community at: https://eastcoastsobersquad.com/home
2022-03-0333 minSober Yoga GirlLoving Kindness Meditation with AlexSend a textIn 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 showSign up for the FREE Sober Girls Yoga 60 Day Challenge here: https://alexandramcrobert.thrivecart.com/sober-girls-yoga-60-day-challenge/ Check out Alexandra's upcoming programs here: https://w...
2022-02-2425 min
Sober Yoga GirlTwo Souls in the Wrong City: Meet Alex's friend and fellow Dubai resident/Bali healer, Khaled BayedSend a textMeet 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...
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 SisterhoodSend a textIn 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 showSign up...
2022-02-1025 min
Sober Yoga GirlAlex meets Clare Pooley, Author of the Sober DiariesSend a textIn 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 th...
2022-02-0332 min
Sober Yoga GirlAn Expat's Sober Story with KateSend a textMeet Kate Gugerli, from @soberfitnesswithkate! Kate is an American mom of three living in Switzerland. We recorded this episode on her 700th day Alcohol Free! Kate says, "Uncovering why I drank like I did was the game changer for my sobriety but it's fitness that now keeps me sober. I have a growing list of athletic accomplishments that never would have been achieved had I not quit drinking." Tune into this episode to hear more about her expat story, how culture shock influenced her drinking, and her inspiring sober story now. Support t...
2022-01-3128 min
Sober Yoga GirlMeet Sarah, Your Sober CheerleaderSend a textMeet Sarah Stewart, your sober cheerleader! Sarah is a 28 year old in the UK. She works full time as a conveyancer for a property law firm, but in her spare time she creates content for Instagram that shares that being sober is fun. Alex and Sarah had been following eachother for ages on Instagram prior to this conversation, so Alex was really excited to sit down and chat with Sarah and hear her story. Sarah can be found on Instagram @sobersare_ . Support the showSign up for the FREE Sober G...
2022-01-2730 min
Sober Yoga GirlManifest your Sobriety with Anneka ReeceSend a textMeet Anneka Reece! Anneka, like Alex, is a former UAE teacher now turned coach. Anneka is a Health and Mindset Coach who specialises in alcohol free living and manifestation. Anneka works with clients to support them with releasing alcohol and raising their vibrations back up to the level of their highest self so that they can step into their true manifesting power once more. You can learn more about Anneka's coaching programs here: https://www.coachingbyanneka.co.uk and follow her on Instagram: @coachingbyannekaAre you a fan of Sober Yoga Girl...
2022-01-2430 min
Sober Yoga Girl1000 Days Sober - "The Further I get from my Sobriety, The Closer I Must Stay to It" with Sarah WilliamsonSend a textThis January I celebrated 1000 days sober! Also, truth bomb: I had three drinks in November. In this episode my lovely friend Sarah Williamson interviews me on my sober story, celebrating 1000 days, the blip and what I learned from it. Sarah has been my friend since early Sobriety and she is also a sober coach. You can catch Sarah at: https://drinklesslivebetter.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...
2022-01-2039 min
Sober Yoga GirlMeet Tasha, one of the OG's from Sober Girls YogaSend a textAlex is so excited to introduce you to Tasha! Tasha is one of the OG's of Sober Girls Yoga (which is now Sober Curious Yoga!) She joined one of the first challenges in July 2020 and has been sober ever since! Tasha has transformed her life since joining Sober Girls Yoga. She now is a yoga teacher for the Mindful Life Practice and is going back to school to do a Masters in Narrative Medicine. She hopes to build a business soon. Tune into this episode to hear more about Tasha's inspiring journey. You can...
2022-01-1727 min
Sober Yoga GirlBreaking the Stigma of Mental Illness with Wendy BlanchardSend a textIn this episode, Alex connects with Wendy Blanchard, who is a writer and mental health advocate. Wendy has recovered from addiction and now has dedicated her career to helping others recover and break the stigma, too. In this episode Wendy speaks about the loss of her daughter's partner, Johnny, to mental illness, and shares a chapter from her upcoming book, Write Pray Recover. You can discover more about Wendy's upcoming book here: https://writeprayrecover.com/ . Are you a fan of Sober Yoga Girl Podcast? The podcast remains completely free, and free from...
2022-01-1338 min
Sober Yoga Girl"The Wine Monkeys and Wise Monkeys" with Rory KinsellaSend a textIn this episode, Alex sits down and chats with Rory Kinsella! Rory Kinsella is a writer and Vedic Meditation teacher based in Sydney, Australia. A former hard-drinking musician and journalist, he quit alcohol in 2017 and has written widely about his experiences, including in the Sydney Morning Herald. He is the creator of the highly-rated We Meditate To Quit Alcohol and Six Steps for Not-Quite Alcoholics online programs to help people change their relationship with alcohol through meditation. He is the host of the Not-Quite Alcoholics podcast, has contributed meditations to apps such as Insight...
2022-01-1050 min
Sober Yoga GirlSober Little Mother Red: Meet Leanne BaylisSend a textLeanne is a UK based writer and sobriety advocate, who can be found on Instagram @soberlittlemotherred. She is a single mother, mental health warrior, and vegan. Leanne is passionate about speaking out on issues around sobriety and mental health, and can be found organizing events both locally in the UAE and on Zoom for those to connect around the themes of sobriety and mental health. Tune into this episode to hear Leanne's story and catch her online at www.soberlittlemotherred.com . Are you a fan of Sober Yoga Girl Podcast? The podcast...
2022-01-0640 min
Sober Yoga Girl"Imagine the Possibility in Letting Alcohol Go" with Kate LindleySend a textKate Lindley is a mindset coach and thinking partner on a sober journey! Originally from Canada, Kate has lived overseas throughout her twenties, currently residing in the Middle East. Like Alex, she worked in Kuwait as a teacher before settling in the UAE. In this episode Kate and Alex discuss her story and journey and how she moved towards sobriety. Kate is currently building her coaching business and also offers kids yoga. She can be found on Instagram @kindnesswith.kate .Are you a fan of Sober Yoga Girl Podcast? The podcast remains...
2022-01-0328 min
Sober Yoga GirlSecrets for Rocking Dry January with Casey DavidsonSend a textAre you considering Dry January this January? Alex has Casey Davidson on the show this week! Casey is a Certified Life Coach who helps women quit drinking and create lives they love without alcohol. She is the founder of Hello Someday Coaching and host of The Hello Someday Podcast. You can find Casey at: https://hellosomedaycoaching.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...
2021-12-3038 min
Sober Yoga Girl"There is a Reason for Everything You've been Through" with Shaena JasmatSend a textMeet Shaena Jasmat! Alex and Shaena met when Alex attended Shaena is Empowerment Coach working with women who are stuck in a self sabotaging cycle. She helps them to break free so they can live the want and deserve. The work she does is as a result of her own battles with alcohol, toxic relationships and no self-worth. She turned her life around by getting sober and healing her past and now helps other women to do the same. In this episode Shaena tells her personal story with alcohol, how she found sobriety, and...
2021-12-2343 min
Sober Yoga GirlRegulating the Nervous System through Meditation: The Science behind Ancient Practices that work with Tom Cronin, Founder of The Stillness ProjectSend a textIn this episode Alex sits down with Tom Cronin, founder of the Stillness Project and producer of the Portal Film. Tom worked as a bond and stockbroker for 26 years. During this time, he suffered from a nervous breakdown from living in chronic stress with no coping skills. He discovered meditation, and used that to regulate his nervous system. Tom now teaches individuals all over the world the powerful meditation practices he learned, both online and at in person retreats. You can discover Tom's Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcgcSsEfvssq4ty12aaaouw. H...
2021-12-1643 min
Sober Yoga GirlSurviving the Festive Season Sober with your SCY PanelSend a textIn 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...
2021-12-0947 min
Sober Yoga Girl"I am Enough" with Margy JacksonSend a textMargy is a retired school teacher who has just written her first book called ‘I Am Enough’. After battling depression and anxiety in her formative years, Margy turned to alcohol to self medicate. Margy’s alcohol dependence led to fractured relationships, domestic violence and low self esteem. During Covid lockdown, Margy took time to re-evaluate her life. She stopped drinking, started writing and used her voice to say ‘Enough’! To learn more about Margy's book, check her out at www.margyjackson.com . Join Alex for yoga, meditation, barre and coaching at www.themindful...
2021-12-0238 min
Sober Yoga GirlThrive in Recovery with Amy GuerreroSend a textAmy Guerrero is a fellow conscious sober woman. She supports sober people to heal past traumas to feel more freedom, pleasure & purpose. She helps sober people create healthy relationships & thrive. Tune into this episode where Amy tells her story and journey of how she became sober and what advice she would give for others on a sober journey. You can connect with Amy and learn more about her here: https://www.thriveinrecoverywithamy.com/guides-to-thrive Are you a fan of Sober Yoga Girl Podcast? The podcast remains completely free, and free from advertisements, however, i...
2021-11-2525 min
Sober Yoga GirlThe Intersection of Desperation and Grace with Nancy McKaySend a textIn this episode, Alex sits down with Nancy McKay and hears her inspiring sober journey. Nancy McKay is a life coach who helps women find their voice and build their courage. She is the founder of Amazing Outlook Coaching and works with women virtually and with the help of horses to uncover the limiting beliefs and behaviors that are keeping them stuck in the muck. You can join Nancy's sober Facebook community here: https://bit.ly/3cYORv0Support the showSign up for the FREE Sober Girls Yoga 60 Day Challenge h...
2021-11-1833 min
Sober Yoga GirlAlex meets Topaz Jones, Sober Change CoachSend a textIn 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 m...
2021-11-1130 min
Sober Yoga GirlTake a Leap of Faith! With Lisa RyanSend a textMeet Lisa Ryan! Lisa is a mutual friend of one of Alex's, Sarah Williamson. Sarah was a previous guest on the podcast. In this episode, Lisa tells her sober journey, and how she got to where she is today. After several "rock bottoms", she found herself at a crossroads in September 2014, and was ready for a different life - ready for a change. Seven years later, she doesn't consider herself "in recovery" but on a journey of discovery, living her life with joy and gratitude. Lisa is a Certified Gray Area Drinking Coach with...
2021-11-0445 minSober Yoga GirlPlot Twist! How I ended up in Bali...Send a textPlot 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...
2021-10-2821 min
Sober Yoga GirlAmy Pope, Sober in DubaiSend a textIn 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 fi...
2021-10-2137 min
Sober Yoga GirlSober Vacations with your Sober Curious Yoga PanelSend a textThe 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...
2021-10-1444 min
Sober Yoga GirlAlex Meets Tosh, Your Sober Flight AttendantSend a textAlex 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...
2021-10-0732 min
Sober Yoga GirlSober Special Occasions with your Sober Curious Yoga PanelSend a textIn 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...
2021-09-3042 min
Sober Yoga GirlAlex Meets Tawny Lara, host of Recovery RocksSend a textMeet 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 w...
2021-09-2726 min
Sober Yoga GirlSober Powered with Gillian TietzSend a textGill is sober and works as a biochemist in the Boston Area. She is a podcast host, youtuber, and course creator, and is passionate about providing education to help others free themselves from the drink, hate yourself, drink cycle. Learning about how alcohol influences the brain, both chemically and psychologically, to cause addiction has helped free her from blaming and shaming herself for her problem with alcohol. Tune into this episode to hear Gillian's story with her relationship with alcohol. You can find Gillian at www.soberpowered.com . Join Alex for yoga, meditation, community an...
2021-09-2332 min
Sober Yoga GirlNo More Wasted Days with Sara Kaufman-BradstreetSend a textSara 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_m...
2021-09-2030 min
Sober Yoga GirlIntroducing The Sober Curious Yoga Panel: Telling Friends and Family You're Alcohol FreeSend a textAlex 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...
2021-09-1647 min
Sober Yoga GirlIf You Can Dream It, You Can Do It with Dan KumarSend a textAlex 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...
2021-09-1344 min
Sober Yoga GirlWrite, Pray, Recover with Wendy BlanchardSend a textWendy Blanchard, M.S., CHHC, CPS is a certified holistic health counselor/practitioner, certified peer specialist, drugless practitioner, and mental health educator. She is trained by the National Council for Behavioral Health, the Suicide Prevention Center of NYS, and the Office of Mental Health NYS.Wendy specializes in holistic health counseling through nutritional support for the body, mind, and spirit through natural and organic solutions. Wendy works with clients who are on their own recovery journey from these same disorders, and clients who are simply interested in making sustainable lifestyle changes to...
2021-09-0944 min
Sober Yoga GirlBecause You Are Alive, Everything is Possible with Megan McKinnonSend a textMegan McKinnon is a 28 year Graphic Designer living in San Francisco, CA. She got sober when she was 25 and has recently began her training to become a Certified Life Coach. Megan was a blackout drinker, daily pot smoker and struggled with an eating disorder for 8 years. She never imagined sobriety and recovery would be part of her journey. But to her surprise, a life beyond measures was waiting for her on the other end! Megan is very open about her recovery and hopes that her story can help other people not feel...
2021-09-0641 min
Sober Yoga GirlA Cup of (Decaf) Coffee with Jules Allan, Sober Curious Yoga TeacherSend a textIn this episode, Alex sits down with Jules Allen, one of our Sober Curious Yoga teachers and community members! Jules' approach to yoga is focussed on creating a safe and welcoming space; gentle, accessible, joyful, intuitive, creative, mindful, nourishing and restorative. Everything Jules offers is an invitation, we explore in the class what works for our bodies and minds in the moment. In this episode, learn about Jules - and the role that Sober Curious Yoga and yoga in general has played in managing her physical health and mental health. Catch Jules...
2021-09-0244 min
Sober Yoga GirlWhen I Learn About Others, I Learn About Myself with Abi Feltham, Sober InfluencerSend a textAlex 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 fo...
2021-08-3032 min
Sober Yoga GirlSober Coach and Spiritual Yoga Teacher Emily KileenSend a textIn 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 ot...
2021-08-2625 min
Sober Yoga GirlSober Curious with Laura NaylorSend a textMeet 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...
2021-08-2348 min
Sober Yoga GirlThe Power of Connection with Jeff G, host of Getting Bac 2 ZeroSend a textAlex 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...
2021-08-1955 min
Sober Yoga GirlMichelle's Yoga/Sober Journey in Red Deer, AlbertaSend a textMeet 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...
2021-08-1631 min
Sober Yoga GirlBee Sober with Alex and LisaSend a textMeet 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...
2021-08-1246 min
Sober Yoga GirlSober Approved with Cathy CSend a textAlex is so excited to have Cathy as a guest on the show! Cathy recently joined the Mindful Life Practice - so you've probably met her in class! She is a sobriety connector. She is also the mother of two college students and a high school counselor. Cathy’s mission is to connect those on the sober journey. Cathy’s goal of living recovery out loud of addiction and mental health to shatter stigmas and labels. Find Cathy on Instagram @soberapproved and meet her in class one day at www.themindfullifepractice.com!Are...
2021-08-0943 min
Sober Yoga GirlFinding Conscious Love with Presley YarrowSend a textPresley is a Conscious Love Specialist and the creator of The Love Awakening Method™️. For the last 3 years, she’s made it her mission to break down the exact steps it takes for women to release their negative subconscious beliefs to find a thriving relationship and long-lasting love. Her journey has taken her across the globe. She’s worked at world class retreat centers in Dubai, Thailand, and Hawaii. She’s had the opportunity to work with hundreds of women around the world and provide guidance as a Life Coach, Hypnotherapist & Clinical Couples Therapist. Her goal is...
2021-08-0524 min
Sober Yoga GirlAlex Meets Charlie from the Way Out PodcastSend a textCharlie 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...
2021-08-0249 min
Sober Yoga GirlLeigh's Sober JourneySend a textAlex 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...
2021-07-2942 min
Sober Yoga GirlPete McCann, The Laughter ManSend a textIn 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 Yo...
2021-07-2634 min
Sober Yoga GirlThe Wolf You Feed with Sophie AghdamiSend a textIn 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...
2021-07-2244 min
Sober Yoga GirlMLPC Team Talks: Meet Raquel, our Yoga Teacher in Costa RicaSend a textAlex 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...
2021-07-1924 min
Sober Yoga GirlA Conversation with my Psychic - Danesh KumarSend a textAlex 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...
2021-07-1551 min
Sober Yoga GirlSober Bliss with Gayle MacDonaldSend a textIn 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...
2021-07-0843 minSober Yoga GirlWhat is Trauma Informed Yoga Teaching?Send a textTrigger 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...
2021-07-0524 minSober Yoga GirlSobriety & Society: Why is drinking so cool?Send a textIn 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 fr...
2021-07-0113 minSober Yoga GirlSober Curious Yoga School is Launching!Send a textAlex is so excited that Sober Curious Yoga School is finally open for registration. It launches next week! This course is the only Sober Curious Yoga School out there. It is the most well-rounded, specialized and thorough program to transform your life and create a life you don't need alcohol to escape from. If any program is going to help you live the life you've always dreamed of - it's Sober Curious Yoga School. It's not an expense - it's an investment in your personal growth and wellbeing. Tune into this episode t...
2021-06-2822 min
Sober Yoga GirlSurrender with Alex BalesSend a textIn 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 f...
2021-06-2426 minSober Yoga Girl"Infinite Love for Humankind" with Graham WilliamsonSend a textGraham Williamson, based in the UK, has recovered from ten years of alcoholism through the AA method. He recovered and is now on a path of spirituality. He regularly practices meditation, does reiki sessions, and has made strong connections in Uganda and spends time fundraising money to send gifts to children in villages in Uganda. Graham believes that if one person can be inspired by his story, then his work is done. Graham has an open door policy of friends on Facebook and would love to be connected! He can be found here: https...
2021-06-1731 minSober Yoga GirlA Pep Talk On FailureSend a textIn 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...
2021-06-1419 min
Sober Yoga GirlRPGs Have More Fun with Tori, The Retired Party GirlSend a textTori 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...
2021-06-1034 min
Sober Yoga Girl"How Do I Vacation Sober?" with Kevin Bellack, the Sober GingerSend a textKevin 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...
2021-06-0357 minSober Yoga GirlIs It Time For A Sober Friendship Breakup?Send a textNavigating 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...
2021-05-3114 min
Sober Yoga GirlOne Day at a Time with Sober Dave, Sober CoachSend a textSober 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 co...
2021-05-2739 minSober Yoga GirlYoga, Addiction and Mental HealthSend a textWhy 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...
2021-05-2424 min
Sober Yoga GirlStillness in Motion with Kenneth MortensenSend a textIn 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 b...
2021-05-2040 min
Sober Yoga GirlSober & SingleSend a textIn 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...
2021-05-1637 min
Sober Yoga Girl"Understanding Friends versus Friends who Understand" with Elizabeth from Life Outside the BarSend a textElizabeth, @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, h...
2021-05-1346 minSober Yoga GirlLiving It - The Niyamas of YogaSend a textIn 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...
2021-05-1023 min
Sober Yoga GirlYour Story May Become Someone Else's Survival Guide with Xanthe GraceSend a textXanthe 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...
2021-05-0652 minSober Yoga GirlLiving It - The Yamas of YogaSend a textAlex 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...
2021-05-0330 min
Sober Yoga GirlThe Person to Thank is Who You Were on Day 1 with Phil JordanSend a textPhil 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...
2021-04-2948 minSober Yoga GirlCatch Up & Check In with Alex: "Stepping Into my Purpose"Send a textWe 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...
2021-04-2618 min
Sober Yoga Girl"By Helping Others you Help Yourself" with Daniel Sencier of Sober Inspired PiratesSend a textDaniel 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...
2021-04-2241 min
Sober Yoga GirlTriggers with Simon Tomlinson, Producer of "Club Sobriety"Send a textSimon 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...
2021-04-1943 min
Sober Yoga GirlPurpose and Passion with Dj Taz RashidSend a textDj 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 h...
2021-04-1541 min
Sober Yoga GirlSober Spring with Sarah Williamson, the Drink Less CoachSend a textSarah 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...
2021-04-1229 min
Sober Yoga GirlAlcohol as a Connector and Isolator with Rachel Brady, "Shotstoshakes"Send a textRachel 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...
2021-04-0844 min
Sober Yoga GirlChronic Pain, Toxic Family Dynamics and Moving Forward with Adriana Bucci, Narcissistic Abuse CoachSend a textAdriana 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...
2021-04-0545 min
Sober Yoga Girl"Your Mess is your Message" with Andy RamageSend a textAndy 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 .
2021-04-0141 min
Sober Yoga Girl"Rock Bottom is When You Stop Digging" with Kayla Lyons of 1000 Hours DrySend a textIn 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 abo...
2021-03-291h 14
Sober Yoga Girl"Embodying who I Really Am" with Jasmine TaylorSend a textJasmine 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.
2021-03-2231 min
Sober Yoga GirlMindset Shifting with Hayley NoelleSend a textAlex 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...
2021-03-1824 minSober Yoga GirlSeven Strategies for Your First Month Alcohol FreeSend a textThe 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 jo...
2021-03-1109 min
Sober Yoga GirlThe Former CEO Of Moms Drinking Wine: Annie RobertSend a textAlex 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...
2021-03-0429 minSober Yoga GirlTelling Friends and Family You're Alcohol FreeSend a textOne 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.
2021-02-2521 minSober Yoga GirlMy Story and My JourneySend a textIn this first episode of Sober Yoga Girl, Alex gets intimate and personal, sharing her story of how she became a party girl at a young age, eventually quit drinking entirely, and founded her own business, The Mindful Life Practice. Alex tells the story of how she ended up moving from Canada to the Middle East and how the different environments she was in taught her about herself. Alex shares how she began working one on one with women and men as a sober coach and also developed Sober Girls Yoga.
2021-02-1823 min
Sober Yoga GirlMy Role Model - Uncle RickSend a textAlex is super excited to introduce to you her role model, her Uncle Rick, who was one of the first people she watched go alcohol free.In this episode Uncle Rick will talk through his story, what led him to give up alcohol, and the ginormous health benefits he's experienced. Hear some laughs about family vacations in the Carribean and get to know about the drinking culture in Canada both Rick and Alex grew up around.For more information about Sober Girls Yoga, and Alex’s coaching, meditations and yoga cl...
2021-02-1833 min
Sober Yoga GirlThe UAE Sober Revolution with Erika DoyleSend a textMeet 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...
2021-02-1837 min
Sober Yoga GirlSober Yoga Dad with Matt EllisSend a textMatt 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...
2021-02-1844 min
Sober Yoga GirlSober Yoga Girl Podcast with Alex McRobsSend a textWelcome to the Sober Yoga Girl Podcast. I'm Alex McRobs, International Yoga Teacher and Certfied Life Coach specializing in sobriety. I am so excited to invite you to join me on my brand new podcast. I was a party girl for years and years. I finally broke up with booze in 2019 and I was terrified my life would be over. It was actually the beginning of the best and most beautiful chapter of my life. In this podcast we’re going to explore all the tools, tips, strategies and lessons I...
2021-02-0801 min