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EPISODE · May 7, 2025 · 19 MIN

Why Quitting This Time Will Be Different

from Wild Sobriety · host Mary Wagstaff

I’m sharing about what it actually takes to make a lasting shift in your relationship with alcohol—and why “feeling good” can often be the very thing that triggers a return to old habits.We explore:Why you break your promises to yourself (and how to rebuild trust)What really needs to change to create a new self-conceptHow intention, not willpower, changes everythingWhat clients say made this time different—and how it can be different for you tooThe truth about emotional alignment and identity shiftsWhy accountability and presence are essential, especially when you feel goodThis is about so much more than just “not drinking.” It’s about stepping into the woman you know you are. One who leads. One who listens to herself. One who lives from her values.Ready to finally do this differently?Imagine having weekly breakthroughs — and celebrating them without alcohol.The 90-Day Life Renewal Challenge is an invitation into your year of clarity, self-trust, and embodied change. This is about knowing you can handle life without numbing, avoiding, or hiding. You can be sacred and do it anyway.👉 Schedule your Clarity Call for your first breakthrough — and trust that it’s only the beginning.Join The 90 Day Life Renewal! A Private Holistic Coaching Program to gracefully help you move through the resistance of change, stay accountable and honor the version of you that is done waiting. What if this year, you didn’t just set a goal…but created a living plan that actually fits your energy, your values, and your season of life? Apply & schedule your clarity call with Mary here. Download The Permission Protocol — my free 5-part mini-course — and start practicing the skills that make alcohol irrelevant on your terms. DISCLAIMER: This podcast and its contents are not a substitute for rehabilitation, medical treatment or advice. It is for educational and inspirational purposes. I am not a therapist or doctor. The views here are expressed a personal opinion and based on first hand experience. Please consult a doctor if your mental or physical health is at risk.

I’m sharing about what it actually takes to make a lasting shift in your relationship with alcohol—and why “feeling good” can often be the very thing that triggers a return to old habits.We explore:Why you break your promises to yourself (and how to rebuild trust)What really needs to change to create a new self-conceptHow intention, not willpower, changes everythingWhat clients say made this time different—and how it can be different for you tooThe truth about emotional alignment and identity shiftsWhy accountability and presence are essential, especially when you feel goodThis is about so much more than just “not drinking.” It’s about stepping into the woman you know you are. One who leads. One who listens to herself. One who lives from her values.Ready to finally do this differently?Imagine having weekly breakthroughs — and celebrating them without alcohol.The 90-Day Life Renewal Challenge is an invitation into your year of clarity, self-trust, and embodied change. This is about knowing you can handle life without numbing, avoiding, or hiding. You can be sacred and do it anyway.👉 Schedule your Clarity Call for your first breakthrough — and trust that it’s only the beginning.Join The 90 Day Life Renewal! A Private Holistic Coaching Program to gracefully help you move through the resistance of change, stay accountable and honor the version of you that is done waiting. What if this year, you didn’t just set a goal…but created a living plan that actually fits your energy, your values, and your season of life? Apply & schedule your clarity call with Mary here. Download The Permission Protocol — my free 5-part mini-course — and start practicing the skills that make alcohol irrelevant on your terms. DISCLAIMER: This podcast and its contents are not a substitute for rehabilitation, medical treatment or advice. It is for educational and inspirational purposes. I am not a therapist or doctor. The views here are expressed a personal opinion and based on first hand experience. Please consult a doctor if your mental or physical health is at risk.

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