Lots of you have been asking questions about Vedic meditation, after hearing how profoundly impactful it's been for me, so I took the time to sit down with my friend Rory Kinsella to learn more about the practice. Vedic Meditation uses a mantra and you sit comfortably in a chair rather than in a classic meditation pose like lotus, so many people find it more accessible than other styles. In this episode, Rory will talk about learning to meditate ten years ago, how it changed his relationshi...
Feb 10, 2025•48 min
Lots of you have been asking questions about Vedic meditation, after hearing how profoundly impactful it's been for me, so I took the time to sit down with my friend Rory Kinsella to learn more about the practice. Vedic Meditation uses a mantra and you sit comfortably in a chair rather than in a classic meditation pose like lotus, so many people find it more accessible than other styles. In this episode, Rory will talk about learning to meditate ten years ago, how it changed his relationshi...
Feb 03, 2025•44 min
In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Jessica Jeboult, creator of A Sober Girls Guide, and hear her inspiring sober story. Jessica was a full time, travelling DJ in a past life. She's now an inspirational speaker, podcaster, and author. Tune into this episode to hear how she did it, and what wisdom and advice she has for those who are just beginning their sober journeys. You can find out about Jessica's community at: https://www.asobergirlsguide.com/ Support the show ...
Jan 27, 2025•44 min
This episode, recorded live in Sober Soul Sundays, was a deeply meaningful Sober call as we explored the profound intersection of trauma, grief, and healing with our guest, Angela Ogle. Angela and Alex met in Bali this past year. She is a yoga teacher and lost her son in 2015. She is running her first Grief and Trauma Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica in February! In this call we discussed how practices like yoga, mindfulness and community connection can help us navigate the journey of recover...
Jan 06, 2025•34 min•Season 4Ep. 25
On today’s episode, I reflect on my second day of stepping away from social media and the parallels between Instagram addiction and my sobriety journey from alcohol. Inspired by Cal Newport's Digital Minimalism and Joseph Goldstein's Mindfulness , I dive into the true costs of social media, how it fuels craving, and ways to let go. Social media, much like any addiction, feeds on craving—whether it’s for likes, validation, or endless stimulation. Drawing on Buddhist teachings, the Bhaga...
Jan 01, 2025•12 min•Season 4Ep. 24
In this episode, I share the raw and honest story of why I’m stepping away from social media for 30 days. As someone who has built a business and community online, this decision wasn’t easy—but it feels necessary. I dive into my complicated relationship with Instagram, how it mirrors my struggles with addiction, and the ways it’s impacted my mental health and relationships. You’ll hear about the inspiration behind this detox, the ancient wisdom from the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, 12 Steps, and ...
Jan 01, 2025•16 min•Season 4Ep. 23
In this episode of the show I express some of my takeaways from the last month I spent in Panama and Costa Rica, including: - The wild ride of Karma (sutras 4.7 - 4.8) - Clarity in Contrast - The Light Was Always On - The 12 Steps and Finding Spiritual Friendship - Bhakti as the Next Chapter Tune in and let me know what you think! Support the show Read Alex's Writing at the Intersection of the Bhavagad Gita, Patanjali's Sutras, The Buddha Dharma and Mental Health at: https://thed...
Dec 30, 2024•15 min•Season 4Ep. 22
I loved having my teacher Rolf on the show for a third time. In previous episodes, Rolf shared a bit of his sober journey. In this episode, I ask Rolf to share about shame in the sober journey. We talk about some practices for the sober journey to release shame. Support the show Read Alex's Writing at the Intersection of the Bhavagad Gita, Patanjali's Sutras, The Buddha Dharma and Mental Health at: https://thedailydharma.substack.com/ Check Out All Our Upcoming Retreats, Programs and O...
Dec 23, 2024•20 min•Season 4Ep. 21
Renee has been a part of the Mindful Life Practice community for a few years and sober for multiple years! In this session, we will be discussing change in sobriety. There are both challenges and rewards of transformation in sobriety. In this session, we’ll talk about embracing these changes, practices for releasing the old, and welcoming new habits and mindsets. You can check out Renee's website at: https://www.reneejernigan.com/ Support the show Read Alex's Writing at the Inter...
Dec 16, 2024•26 min•Season 4Ep. 20
In 2013, Kim Bellas’ 15-year-old started having seizures. Like many teenagers, he liked going to parties. He was unable to drink our to his seizures. Kim instinctively wanted him to know that drinking alcohol wasn’t necessary for him to enjoy himself. It dawned on her how hypocritical she was being, as she frequently found herself drinking wine. To prove a point for her son, she stopped drinking for three months, and then added another three months. What started as an example for her son became ...
Dec 09, 2024•29 min•Season 4Ep. 19
This conversation, which was recorded live in Sober Girls Club, is "Conscious Finances for Sober Women." Carol is a financial coach based in Dubai but originally from Ireland, that Alex worked with a few years ago when she lived in the UAE! This episode is an empowering conversation between Carol and Alex around some of the common worries and concerns around finances when going on your sober journey. This conversation will help empower you in taking control of your financial well-bei...
Dec 02, 2024•36 min•Season 4Ep. 18
In this conversation with Alex & Susie Streelman, the creator of Zeroproof Experiences (also known as Sober in the City!) Alex and Susie will be speaking about the importance of building meaningful relationships on your sober journey. We'll speak about how to create and sustain a supportive sober network, and why it's important. Join one of our sober events and gatherings by checking out what we have to offer at: www.themindfulllifepractice.com Alex and Susie will also be at ...
Nov 25, 2024•33 min•Season 4Ep. 17
I loved having my Yoga Teacher Training Graduate, Lauren Brassfield, on the show! Lauren is one year sober. Lauren and I connected while she was on a s Sober Curious Women's Retreat in Bali. Lauren fell in love with Bali, and came back to participate in the 200-Hour YTT in Bali this past July. Lauren is passionate about helping women heal from trauma and serving the neuro-recovery community. Listen to this inspiring episode to learn more about Lauren's journey! The next 200-Hour Yoga...
Nov 17, 2024•29 min•Season 4Ep. 16
In this episode, I spoke to my friend Peggi Cooney, the Chief Connections Officer of Zeroproof Experiences. Peggi is all about sober connection and in this episode we talk about the importance of connecting with people on their alcohol-free journey. Peggi also shares her story of how the Zeroproof Experiences movement grew over time. Alex & Peggi will be at the Sober in the City event in Scottsdale, Arizona, in May. Join them there! The link to book is here. https://zeroproofexperiences....
Nov 11, 2024•42 min•Season 4Ep. 15
I loved having Dupe Witherick on my podcast! On this episode of the show, Dupe shares about her journey going alcohol-free, and how she supports women in finding their passions alcohol-free. She also supports women to thrive in sobriety, build resilience in sobriety, and build a life without alcohol. You can learn more about Dupe's offerings at this link! https://www.thrivealcoholfree.com/ Support the show Read Alex's Writing at the Intersection of the Bhavagad Gita, Patanjali's...
Nov 04, 2024•38 min•Season 4Ep. 14
I absolutely LOVED having Payal on the show! For those who don't follow Payal Desai on Tiktok, follow her now! https://www.tiktok.com/@payalforstyle?lang=en. Payal is a mom, Tiktoker, instagrammer and is also four years sober. In this inspiring episode we discuss her journey to go alcohol-free, along with her journey to quit her teaching job, and TikTok fame! Support the show Read Alex's Writing at the Intersection of the Bhavagad Gita, Patanjali's Sutras, The Buddha Dharma and ...
Oct 28, 2024•43 min•Season 4Ep. 13
In this inspiring episode, Rosie Turner speaks about her personal journey with ADHD, alcohol, and recovery, and what has inspired her to lead ADHD-specific trainings. If you are a yoga teacher with ADHD or have ever wondered if you could have ADHD, this is an excellent episode to listen to to learn more about how it presents in women versus men, how it manifests, and how yoga can help. You can learn more about Rosie's offerings here: https://www.untangledco.com/ Support the show Read Al...
Oct 21, 2024•45 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Juliet is one of the most recent graduates of the Mindful Life Practice's 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Bali! She is an educator based in Texas. In this episode, I get to sit down with Juliet and hear about her sober journey, and what led her to Bali to become a yoga teacher with our program. You can sign up for our next 200-Hour YTT in Bali here! https://www.themindfullifepractice.com/bali-200-hour Support the show Read Alex's Writing at the Intersection of the Bhavagad Gita, Pa...
Oct 14, 2024•37 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Crystal Nicholson and I have been connected in the sober world for a long time! Crystal is the founder of Sober Flow Retreats and is on a mission to build a supportive and inclusive community for sober and sober-curious people. Having battled with alcohol and drug abuse for many years, she understands the importance of finding peace with our internal world and champions mindful practices such as yoga, breathwork, sound, and community to achieve this. You can connect with Crystal on Instagram...
Oct 07, 2024•26 min•Season 4Ep. 10
It was SO COOL to have Susanna Barkataki on the podcast! I have followed Susanna for years and really admire her work. Susanna focuses on decolonizing yoga, and inclusivity in yoga. She authored the book "Embrace Yoga's Roots" which I recommend to all of my 200-Hour YTT students. In this episode, we discuss cultural appropriation versus cultural appreciation and the work that students of yoga and teachers of yoga can do to uplift, inspire, and educate each other on this important ...
Sep 30, 2024•47 min•Season 4Ep. 9
I met Simmone when she came on a Bali sober women's retreat this past April! Simmone just hit one year sober and I knew I had to have her on the show to celebrate her accomplishments! In this episode, we speak about what prompted her sober journey, what led her to Bali, what her sober dating life has been like, and her dreams for her second year in sobriety. Support the show Read Alex's Writing at the Intersection of the Bhavagad Gita, Patanjali's Sutras, The Buddha Dharma and Men...
Sep 23, 2024•28 min•Season 4Ep. 8
I loved recording this episode with Jaimy Frances! Jaimy was a student on a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training I taught last year in Bali. She is going to be returning to Bali for her 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training with me this October - November! In this episode Jaimy speaks about her journey to become a Manifestation Coach & Yoga Teacher, and how she has transitioned to living nomadically and traveling around the world. We still have one room left on our 300-Hour Advanced YTT - if it&...
Sep 16, 2024•28 min•Season 4Ep. 7
I loved recording this episode with Kyle Jason Leitzke! Kyle is a men's group facilitator and ayurvedic coach, and we got connected through a mutual friend when he was planning a retreat to Bali. In this episode, we discuss his childhood trauma of the death of his brother, which led to binge eating patterns as a consequence. We discuss how Ayurveda as a practice came into his life and transformed his ways of thinking and living for the better. You can check out Kyle and everything he ha...
Sep 09, 2024•50 min•Season 4Ep. 6
In this episode, I sat down with my friend Sarah Williamson live in London, England! Sarah asks me about my new book, Sober Yoga Girl. I share with her about the writing process, the editing process, and some of my fears and hopes around the book release (which is this week - September 5!) You can get on the waitlist for the book here: www.soberyogagirl.com. Support the show Read Alex's Writing at the Intersection of the Bhavagad Gita, Patanjali's Sutras, The Buddha Dharma and Mental...
Sep 02, 2024•33 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Arlina Allen is an absolute inspiration in the sober world. She is a Certified Life & Sober Coach and Hypnotist, and host of the award winning recovery podcast "The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast" since 2016. Arlina is the founder of Sober Life School where she works with women to achieve sobriety, and create a life they love. In this episode we talk mostly about some of the misconceptions related to AA - and why people avoid it, but are really missing out on a good thing! I lo...
Aug 26, 2024•40 min•Season 4Ep. 4
I loved recording this episode with Melissa McGovern, the Sober New Yorker. Melissa just hit one year sober this August, and we met on the Sobah Sistahs retreat this past April in Bali. In this emotional and inspiring episode Melissa shares about her journey towards sobriety and the people that inspired her along the way. Support the show Read Alex's Writing at the Intersection of the Bhavagad Gita, Patanjali's Sutras, The Buddha Dharma and Mental Health at: https://thedailydharma.subs...
Aug 20, 2024•42 min•Season 4Ep. 3
I am thrilled to be sitting down with Jade Lee in this episode and learning more about her sober story. Jade participated in the Sober Girls Yoga 30 & 60 Day Challenge early in her sober journey and has been a member of our community for a long time! In this episode, she shares about her sober story, and her recent vipassana meditation experience. Jade completed the Everest base camp trek in Nepal many years ago, where she met her now husband. In this episode, Jade shares us how the vipa...
Aug 12, 2024•44 min
After a short few weeks away...we're back with regular episodes again! I loved recording this episode with Kristi Tanner, aka Mocktail Mommy, live as part of Sober Girls Club. Kristi is a powerhouse of a woman and such an inspiration. Living in Wisconsin, Kristi found herself a single mom of four children under the age of five during the pandemic. In this episode she tells her story of where she came from - and how she overcame it all - to start Sober Social, her new non alcoholic bar in Wi...
Aug 05, 2024•41 min
I loved recording this episode with Emily Killeen. Emily is a sober community leader who I have collaborated with in the past, and I previously had her on the show a few years ago, when she shared her inspiring sober story. The theme of our discussion on this episode, which was recorded live in Sober Girls Club, was what it really means to be "Happy, Sober and Free" but when I reflect back on the talk, the theme that really showed up in this episode for me was having the courage to sta...
Jul 03, 2024•41 min
I LOVED sitting down with Cindy Payne and recording this episode of Sober Yoga Girl Podcast together. Cindy is an absolute inspiration. When she was a few months sober, she googled alcohol free women's retreats in Bali...and that's how she ended up on the Sober Girls Yoga 2023 Bali Retreat! :) Since then Cindy has gone on to complete our Online 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, join the India 2024 Sober Girls Yoga Retreat, and be a crucial member of our community, joining our Sunday Sobe...
Jun 27, 2024•32 min
