Ep 124. The Lie of Moderation and the Freedom That Follows, with Georgie Irvine

In this week’s episode, Ash is joined by Georgie Irvine, a sobriety and mindset coach and owner of Thrivalist, a global community for sober-curious women. After decades of binge drinking and years of attempting to moderate, Georgie shares the moment she finally called herself out and the freedom she’s found on the other side of alcohol.Georgie speaks candidly about her early days in sobriety, the shame and self-betrayal that came with trying to moderate, and how life changed when she drew a line in the sand. She shares tools that helped her break free, including the concept of the “inner mentor” and the power of playing the tape forward. Georgie also opens up about how her relationship with her husband transformed, the challenges of parenting teens with a sober mindset, and why she paused her own podcast to protect her energy.This is a story of self-leadership, boundary setting, and the deep peace that comes when we finally stop negotiating with alcohol and start showing up for ourselves.The episode highlights are:00:00 Introduction to Georgie Irvine and Her Journey03:09 Navigating Life Changes and Personal Growth06:04 Daily Routines and Self-Care Practices09:11 The Impact of Sobriety on Relationships12:06 Hiding Behind a Smile: The Struggles of Alcoholism14:56 The Journey to Sobriety: Overcoming Addiction17:50 The Challenge of Moderation and Alcohol Dependency29:42 The Struggle with Moderation32:00 The Decision to Embrace Sobriety34:40 Breaking Free from Alcohol's Grip36:21 Tools for Overcoming Addiction39:08 Sobriety as an Act of Self-Care40:50 Navigating Relationships in Sobriety43:40 Busting Myths About Sobriety45:41 Communicating Your Sobriety Journey48:17 Setting Boundaries for Self-Care52:45 Non-Negotiables for a Fulfilling LifeYou can connect with Georgie on Instagram here, or through the Thrivalist website. To access your free guided meditations, head to the Freebie Page on Ash’s website ⁠https://www.ashbutterss.com/free-resources⁠Follow and connect with Ash on: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok ⁠⁠Facebook Website⁠  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.