The Glitter Revival Podcast

It’s time to stop apologising. It’s time to stop rehashing all of the past mistakes and hurts that you have caused others or they have caused us. This episode speaks about letting all of the solid work you have done with your sobriety or healing and move on. Move towards your next goals. Move towards your glitter and your future. Because we are all going to die, so you may as well get out there and go and try all the things you’ve wanted to try. You may as well love yourself and your life. You may as well glitter again. Music from: https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/your-way License code: B7GFQOC90A2QMP03

Episode description Glow-Up Energy This isn’t just about quitting drinking. It’s about upgrading your entire life. In this episode, we’re diving into what it really means to “fill yourself with good things”—and why so many women in early sobriety still feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and stuck in old patterns. If you’re a mum running on fumes, rebuilding after a breakup, or just done with feeling like sh*t in your own life… this episode is your turning point. No more settling. No more scraps. We’re building something better now. Music from: https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/your-way License code: B7GFQOC90A2QMP03

Mindful drinking isn’t about quitting—it’s about paying attention. In this episode, we break down how to step out of autopilot, check in with your choices, and start building awareness around your drinking without guilt or restriction. If you’ve ever poured a drink without thinking… this one’s for you. Music from: https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/your-way License code: B7GFQOC90A2QMP03

Alcohol hijacks the brain’s natural reward system — but sobriety lets it heal. In this episode we break down how endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals, help restore joy, energy and emotional balance after quitting alcohol. Learn simple, science-backed ways to trigger endorphins naturally and why movement, laughter, sunlight and achievement become powerful tools in recovery. No hangovers. No shame. Just your brain doing what it was designed to do. Music from: https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/your-way License code: B7GFQOC90A2QMP03

Alcohol hijacks the brain’s natural reward system — but sobriety lets it heal. In this episode we break down how endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals, help restore joy, energy and emotional balance after quitting alcohol. Learn simple, science-backed ways to trigger endorphins naturally and why movement, laughter, sunlight and achievement become powerful tools in recovery. No hangovers. No shame. Just your brain doing what it was designed to do. Music from: https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/your-way License code: B7GFQOC90A2QMP03

Trying to “drink in moderation” but constantly thinking about alcohol? This episode breaks down why moderation feels exhausting, why it’s not a failure of willpower, and why sobriety might actually be the easier path. If you’re stuck in the cycle of “just one” turning into overthinking, guilt, and mental gymnastics—this one’s for you. Music from: https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/your-way License code: B7GFQOC90A2QMP03

What’s the real difference between the drinking life and the sober life? In this honest and inspiring episode, we explore the good, the bad, and the powerful transformation that happens through sobriety. From the exhaustion and chaos of drinking to the clarity, confidence, and freedom that sobriety brings, this conversation looks at what truly changes when alcohol is no longer running the show. If you’re on the sobriety journey or thinking about it, this episode will remind you that while the path can be challenging, the future waiting on the other side is worth every step. Music from: https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/your-way License code: B7GFQOC90A2QMP03

You don’t hate the system. You just stopped funding it. In a culture where drinking is the default, sobriety isn’t a tantrum — it’s a withdrawal of participation. This episode breaks down the economics, psychology, and quiet power behind opting out of alcohol. The facts: alcohol is a multibillion-dollar industry woven into celebration, stress relief, networking, and “normal” life. It profits from repetition, habit, and cultural pressure. And you’re making them rich.. instead of yourself And when you stop drinking? You stop paying. With your money. With your sleep. With your anxiety levels. With your long-term health. It’s about controlled rebellion without the chaos. You don’t need to flip tables. You just don’t renew the subscription. Clear head. Full agency. No hangover. That’s the shift. Music from: https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/your-way License code: B7GFQOC90A2QMP03

Stop Your Whinging and Just Get On With Being Sober This is not a gentle recovery episode. This is the one where we stop romanticising the struggle, stop negotiating with ourselves, and start acting like the grown woman who made a decision. If you’re stuck in the loop of: •“Maybe just one.” •“Why is this so hard?” •“I deserve it.” •“Everyone else is drinking.” Good. Press play. •The identity shift from “trying not to drink” to “I don’t drink” This is your loving slap back to reality. No fluff. No martyr energy. No tragic sobriety storyline. Just discipline. Self-respect. And practical execution. If you’re ready to stop narrating your life like a crisis and start living it like a woman in control — this episode is for you. Music from: https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/your-way License code: B7GFQOC90A2QMP03

I have recorded this gentle morning mediation to help you ease into the day with positivity and gratitude. With the sounds of rain in the background, this mediation can guide you into a day that is purposeful, meaningful and yours. Enjoy.

This is a very strong and visceral guided meditation to really be done with the past that is haunting you. As the name suggests, it includes the imagery of fire, so if you find that triggering, please be warned or skip this. I will create softer guided mediations in the future. I hope this works for you.. I hope you can burn all of the necessary elements from your past to walk into your glittering future of possibilities Get in touch and let me know what you thought or felt. [email protected] Yours, In freedom, Sarah 🩷

Some chapters don’t close quietly. They burn. In this eclipse-themed episode, we explore the psychology of letting go — why identity shifts feel terrifying, why we cling to old pain, and why transformation requires grief. This is about: •Releasing shame from your drinking years •Letting relationships truly end •Shedding the “fun but self-destructive” persona •Stepping into calm without sabotaging it The episode is paired with a cinematic guided meditation, Rebirth Through Fire, designed to help you consciously release the old version of yourself and rise — clearer, steadier, and stronger. Not everything you lose is a loss. Some things are fuel. Music from: https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/your-way License code: B7GFQOC90A2QMP03

Everyone’s addicted to something. Alcohol, phones, food, work, validation, chaos — none of us are exempt. This episode breaks down what addiction actually is, using neuroscience and behavioural research to show how the human brain is wired for reward, habit, and compulsion. We talk about why modern life makes addiction almost inevitable, how behavioural addictions like scrolling and overworking hijack the same systems as substances, and why addiction isn’t a moral failure — it’s biology. Most importantly, we explore how to redirect addictive patterns into habits that actually serve you. No shame. No perfection. Just grounded, research-backed insight into how to make your addictions work for your life instead of against it. Especially relevant if you’re sober — or questioning what you’re really hooked on. Music from: https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/your-way License code: B7GFQOC90A2QMP03

Do you actually want things to stay the way they are — or are you just scared to change them? In this episode, we get brutally honest about comfort, fear, and why “fine” is one of the most dangerous places to live. We unpack why sobriety and radical change feel terrifying, why staying the same quietly costs you everything, and how familiar pain keeps us stuck longer than it should. This isn’t about blowing your life up. It’s about telling yourself the truth. Includes reflection questions and a companion journal worksheet to help you decide whether you’re choosing comfort… or choosing yourself. Music from: https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/your-way License code: B7GFQOC90A2QMP03

Sobriety shouldn’t require an explanation, a backstory, or a personality transplant. In this episode, we dismantle the idea that not drinking is extreme — and call out the real chaos we’ve normalised instead. This is about freedom, clarity, and choosing a life that doesn’t need numbing. No apologies. No justifications. Just the truth. Music from: https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/your-way License code: B7GFQOC90A2QMP03

Dry January is almost over… so why does the idea of drinking again feel a bit off? In this episode, we talk about the uncomfortable truth no one mentions: if your life felt better without alcohol, starting again isn’t a reward — it’s a step backwards. We unpack why most people don’t miss alcohol itself, why the first drink back is usually disappointing, and what Dry January actually revealed about your sleep, mental health, and sense of self. This isn’t about labels, rock bottoms, or “forever sobriety.” It’s about momentum, honesty, and the quiet fear of feeling your life clearly — without numbing it. If you’ve accidentally enjoyed being sober and now don’t know what to do with that information, this episode is for you. No pressure. No promises. Just one honest question: Was “normal” really working for you? Music from: https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/your-way License code: B7GFQOC90A2QMP03

Not all change is chosen. Some change arrives without warning and takes more than it gives — identities, relationships, bodies, coping mechanisms, and futures you thought were locked in. This episode is for anyone living through severe, unwanted change. We talk honestly about grief that isn’t always recognised, the urge to numb or escape, the quiet terror of not knowing who you are anymore, and why this isn’t the season for fixing or reinventing yourself. Especially if you’re doing it sober. No silver linings. No rushed healing. Just grounded truth about how to stay with yourself when everything shifts. Music from: https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/your-way License code: B7GFQOC90A2QMP03

If sobriety scares you, this episode will annoy you. We dismantle the lie that alcohol equals fun and explain why sober people aren’t boring — they’re just done tolerating repetitive stories, fake confidence, and chemically assisted personalities. This episode is honest, and absolutely not here to make drinkers feel comfortable. Sobriety didn’t ruin my life. It exposed how dull, repetitive, and emotionally stunted drinking culture actually is. Let’s talk through early sobriety and socialising, and connecting with people we love in different ways. Remember it won’t suck forever 😉 Music from: https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/your-way License code: B7GFQOC90A2QMP03

What if quitting drinking isn’t just a personal choice — but a radical act of rebellion? In this episode, we unpack how alcohol has been sold to women as self-care while quietly keeping us tired, compliant, and disconnected from our power. Sobriety sharpens memory, strengthens boundaries, and restores self-trust — and that makes systems built on numbing very uncomfortable. This isn’t about hating men. It’s about dismantling the structures that benefit when we stay foggy. Sobriety isn’t self-denial. It’s self-possession.

How was 2025 for you? Was it a shit show or dumpster fire? Are you pleased with how your goals were accomplished? Did you have any goal? In this episode I reflect on how the year went, why i want to leave in 2025 and what I want to grow and work for in 2026. Remember that stopping drinking is only the beginning. What happens next? How do we really start to get our glitter back? Anything is possible Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/your-way License code: B7GFQOC90A2QMP03

Sober at Christmas parties? Bold. Sober on New Year’s Eve? Revolutionary. This episode covers party season pressure, drunk chaos, sober grief, and why you don’t need alcohol — or midnight magic — to start the year grounded and sane. Let me share some tips and some ideas for a magical start to 2026 and how to supercharge your goals for the Year of the Horse! Let’s gallop Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/your-way License code: B7GFQOC90A2QMP03

Hey w are you going out there in Christmas world my little sober lovelies? It’s a hard time of year for everyone. Remember that everything be is feeling overwhelmed, exhausted and emotionally charged at the moment, but you are totally winning because you’re not using alcohol to dull down your feelings or your experiences. In this episode, I speak about how to navigate Christmas, some suggestions and some strategies. May this help someone who is struggling or pat someone on the back who is winning! Merry Christmas. Maybe we be grateful ❤️

Do you need some inspiration to stay sober? Shall we play the tape forward and see what happens when we drink? Why we should stay sober? It’s a shit show out there because alcohol convinces us that we need it… once we step away from it even though it’s a really uncomfortable experience, we realise we never really needed it. Come back to this episode when you need to remember all the positives about not drinking alcohol! Hope this helps someone out there. Let’s go!

Menopause.. it’s a really rough time of life. Everything is shifting and changing and we can’t be sure what is real and what is menopause. But throw alcohol into the mix of physical, mental and emotional upheaval and you have complete chaos So you’re sober.. going through menopause and you feel… insane. But you’re a warrior. You’re walking through the fire to get to the next level. You are amazing. This is hard. It’s oh so hard. But you’re tough. You’ve got this. Menopause and sobriety?? It’s the most raw and rock star thing you can ever do. And guess what? You’re doing it.

Think sobriety fixes everything? Think again. Emotional sobriety is the next level — and it’s where most people struggle. Let’s talk about what’s actually going on and how to get your emotional life under control. Tools From the Episode • The Pause Technique • Naming Your Emotional State • Real Regulation Skills (no spiritual bypassing required) • Self-responsibility without self-blame • Learning to tolerate quiet, peace, and stability • When to walk away from your phone • How to have an emotional “plan B” instead of spiralling

Fear vs Faith. Fear is present everyday and in most things. Most humans are living in fear and it is responsible for so much dread and anxiety. But faith is the antidote. Faith will set you free. In our quest to grow and heal, we need to try to trust that everything will be okay. We need to trust our faith. Let faith quieten down the fear. I hope this episode inspires you. Send me an email and tell me how you go or ask me anything [email protected]

In this episode I speak about a dinner where almost half of the guests were sober. I was so interested in how these people were sober, their own programs and what to share with you, the listeners. Some of us were in Alcoholics Anonymous and some were not. I divulge what their stories are and suggestions for your own journey in sobriety. What can you do to stay sober? What strategies can you implement? How can you live this one precious life to the absolute fullest and in the best, most authentic way that you can. Because time is fleeting and there is never enough of it. So start your journey into your best life today. A life that dazzles, shimmers and glitters! Please feel free to comment or pose some questions that I can unpack in future episodes. Let’s get sober and stay sober.

Hey hey hey! I’m one year sober! One year sober with no hangovers, with all of the drama, anxiety, stress and bad habits slipping away. I share today what I have been implementing this year, what has helped me and some strategies that I am currently working on. Join me for some tips, some suggestions and thoughts on how to make changes in your life that will make small but meaningful improvements. And these small changes add and grow until you can flourish. I hope this inspires you and helps. Drop me a comment or some ideas that I can flesh out in future episodes. Sarah

Wow! Dies 11 months mean radical changes and so much growth? Are you at the beginning and you need some inspiration? Are you sober curious and wondering what’s on the other side? Are you looking for strategies to help you through your journey? It’s so hard, it’s a painful journal but IT IS SO WORTH IT Welcome to what is going to be your best life Welcome to the rest of your life.. Don’t waste it Make all the years ahead, the best ones that you can Start sparkling again 🌟🌟

When we’re healing and growing… well, there’s days you are going to feel pretty average. This short episode gives some tips on how to get through that day without feeling like a complete loser Because we are getting our glitter back.. but some days are just not as shiny as other ones Keep going Play that song Do simple things and recharge

I’m 11 months sober! What does that feel like? It feels amazing. It’s been quite a journey from day one and I have learnt a lot about myself and the process of sobriety Are you counting days or months?

Are you undertaking Sober October? One month is a great start, but is it enough to really make a difference on your emotional, mental and physical states? Let’s chat

Travelling sober.. is it possible? Can you really have a grand old time? What is travelling without all the beers and mess? Can you do it solo? It’s uncomfortable, but it’s exciting. It’s strange, but it’s rewarding. Join me from a wardrobe studio in charming Luang Prabang Laos for this episode of The Glitter Revival

Welcome to the Glitter Revival! Are you battling with alcohol? Feeling like shit in the mornings? Maybe you’ve sent another text you can’t remember? Maybe you need some inspiration? Come on the journey with me Because we are going to get our glitter back

This episode is all about gratitude and how we can rewire ourselves to beat the negative self talk. I outline what gratitude does physically and the immense benefits that we can gain. Are you stuck with negative self talk? Are you stuck on bad memories? Are you regretting the past? Do you have a dirty for the future? Listen in and I’ll share some tips and some journal prompts to try Come along with me and Let’s Get Our Glitter Back 🩷