Student Spotlight - What If Going Alcohol-Free Could Be Your Superpower with Sober Coach, Ellie Nova

Welcome back to the Heads Together podcast! This week, I'm absolutely thrilled to spotlight Ellie Nova, an alumna of The Coaching Business Academy. Ellie is not just a sober coach but also a writer, mentor, and mom., living in Lewes, East Sussex.She’s guides women to discover alcohol-free freedom through her very special approach to quitting drinking.In this episode, Ellie shares insights into her personal journey of overcoming alcohol dependence, the emotional triggers behind it, and how she's turned that experience into a mission to help others do the same.We also dive deep into the cultural norms around alcohol, how to navigate social circles when you're sober, and the importance of self-compassion and community.If you're curious about quitting alcohol, this conversation is a must-listen. CONNECT WITH ELLIE:Website: https://www.ellie-nova.com/Substack: https://ellienova.substack.com/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellienovacoaching/Get Ellie's Self Compassion For Sobriety guide: https://www.ellie-nova.com/newsletterREGISTER NOW FOR ELLIE's FREE MASTERCLASS:Joyful Sober Socialising (Tuesday 20th May 2025, 1PM UK / 8AM EST)https://www.eventbrite.com/e/joyful-sober-socialising-free-online-workshop-tickets-1323572895159 CONNECT WITH GILL:Website: https://www.gillmoakes.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillmoakes/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/gillmoakes/*****00:18 Meet Ellie Nova: Sober Coach and Mentor00:38 Ellie's Journey to Sobriety03:25 The Reality of Alcohol Addiction06:57 Challenging Cultural Norms Around Drinking10:52 Navigating Social Circles Without Alcohol18:16 Embracing Sobriety and Emotional Well-being19:23 Building Your Sober Toolkit20:51 Embracing Silence and Self-Compassion23:26 Transforming Self-Criticism into Self-Love27:37 The Journey of Compassionate Coaching31:22 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts  Get full access to ReWild With Gill Moakes at gillmoakes.substack.com/subscribe