Rewire Your Relationship with Alcohol - Physical Wellness - with Dr. Cynthia Phelps - Ep 209

In this week's episode of Women Connected in Wisdom, Shannon & Christine sit down with Dr. Cynthia Phelps — scientist, international speaker, self-compassion researcher, and founder of InnerAlly — for a powerful, practical conversation about transforming your relationship with alcohol from the inside out.  Whether you're sober-curious, seeking healthier habits, or supporting someone you love, this episode offers hope, tools, and science-backed strategies to help you reclaim clarity, resilience, and emotional wellness.  💛 Drawing from her research in self-compassion, neuroscience, and her chapter "Discover Your Inner Voice and Soothe Your Soul" in Women Connected in Wisdom, Dr. Phelps breaks down how shame, inner critics, and old patterns keep us stuck — and how we can gently rewire the brain through compassion, mindful awareness, and supportive inner dialogue.  🔍 In This Episode, We Explore: ✔️ Why willpower isn't the answer — and what is ✔️ The neuroscience of habits, healing, and addiction  ✔️ How self-compassion can reduce stress, anxiety, and addictive patterns ✔️ What your "Inner Allies" are and how to access them ✔️ Practical steps to rewire your relationship with alcohol ✔️ How to shift from shame → empowerment → sustainable change About Our Guest Dr. Cynthia Phelps is a neuroscientist, certified mindfulness instructor, and creator of the InnerAlly method — a research-based approach to cultivating self-compassion, emotional resilience, and supportive inner dialogue. Her work helps people move from self-criticism and struggle into emotional freedom and wellbeing. Learn more: InnerAlly.com   🎧 Listen, subscribe, and join the conversation: 🌐 https://womenconnectedinwisdom.com 🌐 Connect With Us:🎙 Podcast Website: https://womenconnectedinwisdompodcast.com/ 📸 IG: @WomenConnectedInWisdom 📘 Facebook Group: Women Connected in Wisdom Community ✨ Glo from head to toe by joining the Shealo Glo Club at www.shealoglo.com! Now offering Subscriptions – Delivered on the 1st & 15th!  📚 Stillpoint: A Self-Care Playbook for Caregivers – https://www.amazon.com/Stillpoint-Self-Care-Playbook-Caregivers-Breathe/dp/1732370400 🎉 Join Christine at an event!👉 Book a free coaching consult: https://christinegautreaux.com 📅 New episodes every Wednesday at 5 PM ET. https://www.yourmamaskitchen.com Can't buy me love Jean Kilbourne https://mindfulselfcompassion.app/ InnerAlly sherecovers.org https://cynthiaphelps.com/2026workshop/ Women Connected in Wisdom Volume 2: Stories and Resources Rooted in the 8 Dimensions of Wellness