Meg and Bella discuss the ups and downs of navigating an alcohol free life in Australia's alcohol centric culture. This highly rated podcast, featuring in Australia's top 100 self improvement podcasts, is a must for those that are trying to drink less alcohol but need some motivation, are curious about sober life or who are sober but are looking for some extra reinforcement. The Not Drinking Alcohol Today pod provides an invaluable resource to keep you motivated and on track today and beyond ...
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If you can sense that you're destined for more and curious about how alcohol might be holding you back, then Present and Sober is the podcast for you! Join your hosts Sam and Ellie for a weekly dose of practical mind and body practices that will elevate your daily life and show you the wonder and potential of living life alcohol-free. Let's make life bigger, together!
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The Mixed Bag is a women's golf podcast brought to you by Fried Egg Golf. Every week Meg Adkins and Matthew Galloway will recap tournament happenings, preview upcoming events, and bring you interviews with important voices in the game. Whether you're new to the world of women's golf or a lifelong fan, we'll run the gamut and have something for everyone.
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LPGA Hall of Famer Karrie Webb on Playing in the U.S. Senior Women's Open, Her Scholarship Program, & More
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1:23:48There's only one super career grand slam winner, and she's this week's guest on The Mixed Bag. That's right, the legendary Karrie Webb joins Meg and Matthew to talk about this week's U.S. Senior Women's Open which she is playing in for the first time. After that, Karrie discusses her influential scholarship program for upcoming Australian female go…
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In this episode we interview one of Australia's leading lights in managing anxiety. An educational leader, Dr Jodi Richardson supports parents and teachers to change their relationship with anxiety, dial it right down and light the way for their children and students to do the same. Jodi is professional speaker supporting whole school communities a…
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How to Talk About Sobriety / Being Alcohol Free
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55:27Join Ellie and Scott as they dive into the art of talking about your alcohol-free or sober journey - whether it’s dating, friendship, or handling tough questions from family. Join the Waitlist for Live P&S! Suggest podcast topics Buy some Present and Sober merch 😎😎😎 https://shop.presentandsober.com/ Don't forget to... Leave us a review 😊 on your fa…
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Megha Ganne's Big Moment, A Fuenfstueck Wins in London, and Travel Woes
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51:09The dog days of summer are officially here, so it's only appropriate we kick off the episode with a road trip horror story. Meg and Matthew eventually get to the golf happenings of the week recapping Megha Ganne's U.S. Women's Amateur win at Bandon Dunes. An LET check-in follows and then things get wrapped up with a flurry of news and notes from ar…
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Menopause, Alcohol, and Nutrition: Emma Bardwell's Insights on Navigating This Complex Phase
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37:55What if you could navigate the complexities of menopause with a little help from nutrition and lifestyle changes? Join us for a meaningful conversation with registered nutritionist and author Emma Bardwell, as we delve into the lesser-known facets of menopause and its impacts. Emma provides startling insights into Peri-Menopause, a phase that can s…
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Miyu Yamashita Wins the AIG Women's Open
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1:12:00Miyu Yamashita outlasted a Sunday charge from Charley Hull to win the AIG Women's Open at Royal Porthcawl. Meg and Matthew break down all the action in Wales from Miyu's steady path to the championship to the thrilling Sunday run by Charley. They share their thoughts on Royal Porthcawl as an Women's Open venue, dig into the recent dominance of Japa…
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Breaking Free from Alcohol: Trauma, Inner Beliefs, and Healing
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56:58Join us for Meg's interview for the Sober Summit with Maggie Klaassen's. Why can some people take or leave alcohol while others feel trapped in a drinking cycle? At 17, a panic attack in front of her class sparked years of social anxiety. At 18, alcohol felt like magic—it stopped the shaking and gave her confidence. Weekend drinks slowly turned int…
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Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea | With Jessica Guerrieri
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47:21Join Ellie and special guest Jessica Guerrieri as they explore motherhood, addiction, rewriting the narrative on alcohol, and discovering authenticity and joy in sobriety. Jessica's links Join the Waitlist for Live P&S! Suggest podcast topics Buy some Present and Sober merch Don't forget to... Leave us a review 😊 on your fave podcast player! Join t…
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AIG Women's Open Preview with Karen Stupples
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1:28:36The final major of the year is here, and we have the great Karen Stupples on to preview the week at Royal Porthcawl. Karen will be on the ground as an on course reporter in Wales and has plenty of experience in the Women's Open dating back to her 2004 victory at Sunningdale. Karen also shares her insights on Lottie Woad as her professional career s…
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What happens when we wake up one day and decide that self-destruction isn't serving us anymore? For Faye Hughes, that awakening came on a plane ride home from Dubai after a family wedding gone terribly wrong. The shame, guilt, and regret she felt became the catalyst for a Valentine's Day decision that would transform her life: choosing sobriety as …
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What Should Be on Craig Kessler's To Do List?
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1:31:40It was an off week for the women, but there's still plenty to talk about. Meg and Matthew chat about the Euro adventures players went on during their time off, preview this week's ISPS Handa Women's Scottish Open, and then welcome in Golfweek's Beth Ann Nichols to discuss what Craig Kessler should tackle during his first few months as LPGA Commissi…
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Meg takes a look back at her relationship with alcohol, where she discovered a profound paradox that changed everything. She was terrified of losing precious moments—yet was drinking them away. Meg's whole life revolved around preserving memories. She treasured photographs, constantly reminisced about childhood homes, and felt deep aches when think…
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Bonus episode! After one of the best major championship finishes ever, we are thrilled to have Grace Kim on to talk about her insane victory at Evian. Graces talks about struggling early on during the final round, what was going through her mind during the playoff, and celebrating the win with her fellow Australians.…
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Scott Joins Team Present & Sober (For Real!)
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30:32Join Sam & Ellie for a HUGE Present & Sober announcement! The clue's in the podcast title... Join the Waitlist for Live P&S! Suggest podcast topics Buy some Present and Sober merch 😎😎😎 https://shop.presentandsober.com/ Don't forget to... Leave us a review 😊 on your fave podcast player! Join the FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/presentands…
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Evian Championship Recap: Grace Kim's Fantastic Finish, Jeeno's Heartbreak, Lottie's Run, and Much More
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1:02:11Meg and Matthew come down from the high of an insanely fun finish at The Evian Championship, recapping all of the madness from one of the most action packed major finishes in recent memory. Grace Kim's eagle-birdie-finish, Jeeno's close call, Lottie's chase, and everything in between is covered, plus other odds and ends from a crazy week in France.…
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Laughs Without Lager: Finding Authentic Connection in Sobriety
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28:06What happens when four decades of heavy drinking suddenly stops? Ali Burke returns to share her remarkable transformation from a self-described "party pisshead parent" to a woman fully embracing authentic connection and present parenting. Ali's drinking story began in her early teens, looking for courage, attention, and a way to fit in. As the youn…
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Evian Championship Preview and Deep Dive
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1:21:08Majors season rolls on, and Meg and Matthew are talking all things Evian. They go deep into the history of the tournament and talk through the positives and negatives of the past few decades. Things get wrapped up with a few beer garden stories and their picks for who will win the fourth major of the year.…
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Faye Lawrence: Claim Your Sober Identity (what if your best self exists on the other side of sobriety?)
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46:54Faye Lawrence, Psychologist, offers practical guidance for navigating social situations without drinking. She explores how our social identity and connections play a crucial role in sustaining behavior change around alcohol consumption. • Discover how family experiences and cultural norms shape our relationship with alcohol • Challenge commonly hel…
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Sober Friendships and Adventures Beyond Alcohol | With Meg Webb & Ali Burke
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49:3701/07/2025 Present and Sober Podcast Episode 187 Sober Friendships and Adventures Beyond Alcohol | With Meg Webb & Ali Burke Join Ellie, Ali, and Meg as they share stories of sober friendship, launching creative ventures, and proving life alcohol-free is full of connection, courage, and riotous fun! Vote for us! Here Check out Meg and Ali's podcast…
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Dow Championship Recap and Auston Kim's Life Changing Sunday
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1:12:14Meg and Matthew have high praise for the alternate shot playoff at the Dow Championship where Somi Lee and Jin Hee Im came out on top. Next, they cover the latest news and happenings before welcoming on Auston Kim. Auston talks about her T2 finish at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, how she kept thing together down the stretch, and what the finis…
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Rory Kinsella: Why Meditation Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Sobriety Puzzle
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48:34Rory Kinsella, musician, Vedic meditation teacher and sober coach, reveals how finding inner stillness helped him transform his relationship with alcohol and eventually quit completely. He now teaches others to do the same. We discuss: • Growing up in alcohol-centric UK culture where drinking was normalised from teenage years and how that lifestyle…
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Bonus episode! Fresh off her third major victory on Sunday at Fields Ranch East, Minjee Lee joins Meg and Matthew to chat all things Frisco. They discuss her difficult 2024, what she did in the offseason to get her motivation back, and how she rose above one of the toughest setups in recent memory.By Fried Egg Golf
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KPMG Women's PGA Recap: Minjee Gets #3 and Fields Ranch East Fallout
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1:17:18Minjee Lee survived a grueling week in Frisco to capture her third major championship. Meg and Matthew chat about what impressed them the most from Minjee's performance during one of the most difficult weeks in recent history. Next, they get into the debate around how Fields Ranch East was set up and offer a rebuttal to the many, many comments and …
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The Unstoppable World of Rocky Rafaela: Rochelle's Recovery Journey
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42:12Australian fashion designer Rochelle Gregory shares her transformative journey from alcohol addiction to creative success with her clothing line Rocky Rafaela. In this ep, we cover how: • alcohol initially provided social connection, but led to dangerous situations and repeated rehab stays • purpose through fashion design offered moments of peace a…
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KPMG Women's PGA Championship Preview with Stacy Lewis
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1:31:20Majors season rolls on with the KPMG Women's PGA Championship this week at Fields Ranch East in Frisco, Texas. Meg and Matthew cover the main storylines, offer some course insights, and give a few predictions and picks. They are then joined by two-time major winner Stacy Lewis who played an important role alongside KPMG and the PGA of America in re…
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Sober Festivals, Nightlife, and the Real Cost of Drinking
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38:3617/06/2025 Present and Sober Podcast Episode 186 Sober Festivals, Nightlife, and the Real Cost of Drinking Join Sam and Ellie as they dive into the realities of partying and festivals (then and now). Sharing sober adventures, honest laughs, hangover-free mornings, and fresh perspectives on fun, freedom, and connection. Vote for us! Here Explore joi…
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Alice Hansen, From Rehab to Wild Wellness
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51:48Alice's drinking got out of control growing up in Tasmania, drinking to numb complicated feelings associated with being gay in an environment in which it was still illegal to be gay at the time and so she kept her identity hidden from everyone around her. After bravely going to rehab more than 20 times desperate to find a way out of the destructive…
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Kupcho Ends Winless Drought, Asterisk Breaks Her Toe, and Lucy Li Graduates
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1:09:22It's a grab bag of an episode as Meg and Matthew chat about Jennifer Kupcho's ShopRite Classic victory, a rough week off the course for Asterisk Talley, and an extremely impressive accomplishment from Lucy Li. Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a re-airing of our interview with U.S. Women's Open champion, Maja Stark.…
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Celebrating 10 Years of the Revolutionary Book Drink: The Intimate Relationship Between Women and Alcohol With Author Ann Dowsett Johnston
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43:44Drink: The Intimate Relationship between Women and Alcohol celebrates 10 years today! Tune in as we talk to the author, Ann Dowsett Johnston, award-winning journalist, TEDx Speaker and Founder of the Writing Your Recovery Workshops about women’s relationship with alcohol 10 years on. Is alcohol still the modern women’s steroid that helps us do the …
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Recently crowned U.S. Women's Open Champion Maja Stark joins Meg and Matthew for a short chat about her breakthrough win at Erin Hills. From searching for confidence at the start of the week to becoming a first time major winner and everything in between, it was a thrill having Maja on to talk about the biggest win of her career.…
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Expat Life, Loss, and Letting Go of Wine | With Susan Hodgson
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54:0303/06/2025 Present and Sober Podcast Episode 185 Expat Life, Loss, and Letting Go of Wine | With Susan Hodgson Join Sam and Ellie as they chat with Susan Hodgson about living abroad, motherhood, grief, and overcoming alcohol. Discover how finding home within yourself can unlock real transformation, no matter where you are. Vote for us! Here Susan's…
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Maja Stark Wins the U.S. Women's Open
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1:14:43Maja Stark claims the biggest win of her young career with a U.S. Women's Open victory at Erin Hills. Meg and Matthew talk about what impressed them most about Maja's win, discuss Nelly's round and putter woes, and breakdown all the ways in which this event is the best showcase in women's golf. With more golf on the horizon, they end the episode pr…
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U.S. Women's Open Halfway Episode: Mao Surges, Nelly Lurks, Charley Sits, and Cones on the Range
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1:03:58It's a bonus episode as we're halfway through the U.S. Women's Open at Erin Hills. Meg fills in Matthew on all the happenings from the ground in Wisconsin where Mao Saigo is poised to grab the first two legs of the Grand Slam. A handful of exciting chasers are on her heels including Nelly Korda. Pace of play, Meg's tweet about sitting down, cheese …
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Today, we have the honor of speaking with William Porter, the insightful author of "Alcohol Explained." William spent years in the throes of his own drinking career, unknowingly gathering the research and experiences that would later form the foundation of his life-changing book. In this episode William is generous in his knowledge and wisdom. Will…
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U.S. Women's Open Preview with Shannon Rouillard and Tiff Joh
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1:24:29Before Meg and Matthew tackle all things U.S. Women's Open, they discuss the big news of the week. The LPGA has a new commissioner and his name is Craig Kessler. Once commish chat is over, it's on to Erin Hills. The USGA's Senior Director of Championships, Shannon Rouillard comes on to discuss course setup, and then Tiff Joh, Assistant Coach of the…
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Mastering Habit Change: Dr. Gina Cleo on Dopamine, Neuroplasticity, and Reducing Alcohol Dependency
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37:16Dr. Gina Cleo, one of Australia's leading habit change experts, shares her expertise on creating healthier, alcohol-free habit loops. In this recording of Dr Cleo's talk to my (Bella) November Alcohol Freedom Challenge, Dr Cleo discusses the science behind dopamine, a neurotransmitter that drives our reward and pleasure systems. On this note, alcoh…
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20/05/2025 Present and Sober Podcast Episode 184 I Don't Feel Like I Belong Join Sam and Ellie as they explore the magic of true belonging, the power of community, and why authentic connection beats “fitting in” every time. Explore joining us in Live Present & Sober (open this link in a web browser like Chrome so you can explore all the details) 🙂 …
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Lauren Coughlin on Her Breakout Year and What She Wants to Accomplish Next
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1:44:51The LPGA was off last week, so Meg and Matthew take a deep dive into a controversial U.S. Women's Open qualifier in Florida and try to decipher the meaning behind the MEXICO sponsorship of this week's Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba. Once that's settled, they're joined by two-time LPGA winner and 10th ranked player in the world, Lauren Coughlin. Laur…
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I never imagined that so many special memories in my life would be a blur. The harsh reality of alcohol-induced blackouts left a mark on what should have been some of the clearest and happiest days of my life. Tune in as I, Meg, unravel the harrowing connection between these blackouts and anxiety, and the role they've played in my own journey. It's…
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A Journeywoman's Career Gets a New Lease on Life
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1:26:38Meg and Matthew recap a Mizuho victory for Jeeno Thitikul, cover the latest news and notes in the women's game, and dig into a surprising trend with the new pace of play policy. They are then joined by this week's guest, Lindy Duncan. Lindy shares what is was like coming down the stretch at Chevron with a chance to win the biggest tournament of her…
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Navigating Sobriety at 57: Donna's Five-Year Journey
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48:03Donna Bennett shares her five-year sobriety journey that began with an "Easter epiphany" during COVID lockdown, revealing how removing alcohol from her life led to profound personal transformation and newfound freedom. We cover so much in this episode, including: • Recognising how alcohol had "sneakily" increased its influence over the years, parti…
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Fitness, Family, and Fearless Travel | With Kate Nichols
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43:1406/05/2025 Present and Sober Podcast Episode 183 Fitness, Family and Fearless Travel | With Kate Nichols Join Sam and Ellie as they chat with Kate Nichols about rediscovering adventure through travel, transforming fitness, and mending family bonds in sobriety. Kate's Links https://freedomaffect.com/ Join us in Live Present & Sober (open this link i…
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Michelle Wie West on Hosting an LPGA Tournament, Mentoring Young Players, & More
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1:28:02After a recap of the Black Desert Championship, Matthew's former boss, Michelle Wie West, joins The Mixed Bag to talk about how she became tournament host for this week's Mizuho Americas Open. She also shares her thoughts on what the new LPGA Commissioner will need to tackle and where the league can make improvements. Matthew and Michelle wrap thin…
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Ever wondered why the notion of being a "normal drinker" weighs heavily on so many of us? Join me, Meg, as I share my personal journey through the maze of societal expectations and personal realisations around alcohol consumption. From questioning my own drinking habits to the pivotal moment of embracing a sober lifestyle, this episode unpacks the …
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Making Sense of the Chevron Championship Madness
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1:11:36Meg and Matthew try their best to explain what went down at the Chevron Championship. Backboarding, flubbed chips, three putts, a drowning scare and so much more happened in the final hours of the women's first major. After breaking down the on course action, they dive into the questions and concerns around the event now that it's three years into …
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Sober Legend, Jen Hirst, Shares How She Rebuilt Her Life from the Ground Up
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44:17Today we talk to Jen Hirst! Jen is an open book when it comes to her experience with alcohol addiction. She says it like it is and discusses how she recovered with transparency. This is what drew me to Jen. Her honesty about how dark it got has been such an inspiration for many who can relate and say 'yep me too!". Jen now dedicates her time to hel…
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When Sobriety Changes Everything! Relationships, divorce, and new beginnings | With Allison Barber
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42:1722/04/2025 Present and Sober Podcast Episode 182 When Sobriety Changes Everything! Relationships, divorce, and new beginnings | With Allison Barber Join Sam and Ellie as they chat with Allison Barber about relationships, divorce, and rediscovering your true self in sobriety. Find Allison's links and website... www.theinsideoutfreedom.com Join us in…
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Chevron Championship Preview and Predictions
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1:17:53The first major of the year is here and we're talking all things Chevron Championship. Justin Ray of Twenty First Group joins Meg and Matthew to discuss the course, the players, and how he thinks things will shake out this week. From favorites to under the radar players to watch, we'll get you ready for what's poised to be a big week in the world o…
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Talking alcohol and relationships with Lauren O'Hanlon
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38:32Lauren O'Hanlon shares her powerful journey from teen blackouts to a turning point that reshaped her life. Navigating the pressures of motherhood, “mommy wine culture,” and a near-divorce, she realised something had to change. Now two and a half years alcohol free, Lauren opens up about transforming her relationship, healing her identity, and findi…
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What's Life Like As An LPGA Rookie?
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1:10:45With all of the golfing world focused on The Masters, Meg and Matthew start off the show trying to explain the rollercoaster that was Rory McIlroy's win at Augusta National. Next, they dig into the latest news in women's golf before diving into a preview of this week's event, the JM Eagle LA Championship. Matthew has some notes on the course and so…
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