Crafting an Alcohol Free Life with Brigitta Dau

In this episode of The Sober Edge, Teri Patterson welcomes coach and Reiki master Brigitta Dau for a soulful conversation about what healing truly looks like after alcohol. Rather than focusing only on behavior change, Brigitta invites us into a holistic model of recovery—one that integrates the mind, body, and soul. She explains how alcohol blocks intuition, disrupts nervous system safety, and disconnects us from our bodies, making it nearly impossible to trust ourselves. Together, Teri and Brigitta explore how creativity, play, Reiki, and community act as powerful regulators of the nervous system. They discuss why crafting, knitting, gardening, and other tactile practices are not frivolous—but essential for completing the stress cycle and restoring emotional balance. They also dive into trauma-informed healing, the neuroscience of play, co-regulation, intuition, and why your original "why" for quitting alcohol must evolve as your life expands. This episode is a powerful reminder that alcohol-free living isn't about deprivation—it's about coming home to yourself. SHOW NOTES HERE