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Aging Flipped with Debi Talbert
Debi Talbert Mindset Coach For Women In Their Grandmotherhood Years
You’re a grandmother, soon-to-be, or hope-to-be—and you’re done with the old rules about aging. You want clarity, confidence, and a future that feels exciting again. Hosted by retired flight attendant and Certified Life Coach Debi Talbert, Aging Flipped gives you brain-based tools, real talk, and just the right amount of salty humor to help you flip the script on aging. Each episode helps you retrain your brain, exit unwanted habits, and navigate the sweet, salty, and lifey moments of this c ...
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You don’t have to hit rock bottom. You don’t need to call yourself an alcoholic. And you definitely don’t have to commit to never drinking again if that feels too scary. How to Drink Less is for anyone who’s ready for a healthier, more intentional relationship with alcohol—whether you’re just starting on your sober-curious journey, trying to cut back on drinking, or looking for a new way to control alcohol cravings without relying only on willpower. Hosted by sobriety coach and hypnotist Adr ...
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I help people understand themselves better, make sense of their feelings, and learn from resentments and disappointments by using a heart-centered and holistic approach. We all want to live an authentic and fulfilling life...sometimes we just need a little help. Two of our most basic needs are to be connected and to feel loved. Without these, we feel a lack of purpose and isolated. When we feel alone, disconnected and insecure, we’re filled with negative thoughts and feelings of guilt and sh ...
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Story Screen Presents is the Podcasting and Telecommunications arm of Story Screen, specializing in conversational film and television reviews, discussion, and education. All music by Von Holt. Check him out here: https://soundcloud.com/niloc All content is owned, licensed and operated by Story Screen. © Story Screen 2018 You can read more from us at our website: www.storyscreenbeacon.com
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Too Much on Her Plate is a podcast for smart, busy women who want to stop emotional eating and overeating. Psychologist and emotional eating expert Dr. Melissa McCreery explores why diets don’t work and what to do instead. Discover how emotional eating, mindless eating, stress eating, and comfort eating can teach you how to address your non-food Hidden Hungers, and how to implement smart strategies to ditch diet mentality, rewire your thoughts and beliefs about food, eating, and the scale, a ...
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Tired of breaking your promise to go easy on the drinks tonight? You know your nightly habit isn’t great for your health or waistline, but it’s so hard to say no. Sound familiar? Then you need Rachel. She knows what it’s like to be fed up with your drinking, worried about judgment from others, and turned off by approaches that focus on a higher power instead of brain science. Learn the exact steps she used to change her relationship with alcohol. Discover how the brain works, the real reason ...
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Stop Over-drinking and Start Living podcast is for the high achieving, goal-oriented, rebel woman to learn how to live a vibrant and fulfilling life without requiring alcohol to get through it. If you find yourself dipping into that 2nd, 3rd or 4th glass of wine to help cope with the daily life grind of work and home life, this podcast is for you. Make some positive changes with your relationship with alcohol, gain back control of how much, where, and when you drink. In each episode, Certifi ...
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Ep 341 Summertime Rewind- How To Parent and Not Overdrink
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27:26Please enjoy this Summertime Rewind- Oh boy.. parenting!!! Parenting is no f'ng joke. It's the hardest thing I have ever done, even harder than stopping over-drinking. It's relentless, exhausting, overwhelming, and filled with guilt. You are constantly judging yourself and worried about your kids' future. And then you get these tiny little nuggets …
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180: When Wine Becomes Your Stress Relief: Breaking the Cycle of Overdrinking
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40:18Overdrinking and emotional eating often go hand-in-hand, but rarely do we talk openly about alcohol as a coping mechanism—especially for high-achieving women. In this episode, Dr. Sherry Price joins me to discuss how she broke free from a wine habit that no longer served her, the emotional parallels between food and alcohol, and why abstinence isn'…
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You’ve decided you want to cut back. Maybe even stop drinking altogether. But how do you actually say no to a drink—especially when everyone else is drinking? In this episode, I’m breaking down the practical steps that help you follow through on your intentions, even when it’s hard. You’ll learn: why relying on willpower alone doesn’t work (and wha…
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Ep 342 Summertime Rewind- Why It's Hard to Say No
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19:17Please enjoy this Summertime Rewind- It's hard to say no to other people sometimes, right? And WHY is that the case, especially for women? Well.. maybe it's because if you stood up and said NO you got in trouble when you were a kid. Maybe.. you have been told by family, society, work, -that you shouldn't be too loud, talk back, disagree... And if y…
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182: Q&A Why You're Mindlessly Eating Through Zoom Calls (and What to Do Instead)
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16:36Mindlessly snacking through Zoom calls? You’re not alone. In this week’s episode, I answer a listener’s question about why it’s so easy to graze through meetings without even tasting the food - and what to do instead. You’ll learn how to stop blaming yourself, recognize what your brain is actually trying to accomplish, and try simple tools to shift…
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431: Why Time Away From Alcohol Can Backfire
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22:38The floodgates metaphor captures exactly how it feels when you reintroduce alcohol after a break - like you've lost all control and are being swept downstream. You watch your progress unravel, find yourself right back in old patterns, and wonder why you keep making the same mistakes. This experience leaves many people trapped in an exhausting on-ag…
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181: Tired of Grazing After Work? Try This Simple Shift
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18:01You walk in the door after work—not hungry, but somehow you end up in the fridge. If this after-work grazing habit feels all too familiar, this episode is for you. I'm answering a listener’s question that gets to the heart of why we eat when we don’t really need food—and how to shift the pattern without relying on willpower or guilt. In this episod…
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You’ve probably heard the phrase “We’re powerless over alcohol.” It’s one of the most common beliefs in AA and traditional recovery circles. But what if it’s not true? In this episode, I’m challenging how the very idea of powerlessness can keep us stuck in unhelpful drinking patterns. We’ll talk about: why the language you use—especially with yours…
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16. When You Numb the Bad, You Numb the Good
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19:15We often talk about alcohol as a way to take the edge off—but what if it's also taking the shine off? In this episode, we explore how alcohol doesn’t just dull pain, stress, or anxiety—it also numbs your ability to feel joy, connection, and real pleasure. I’ll walk you through the neuroscience behind this, explain how alcohol rewires your brain’s r…
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Ep 340 Summertime Rewind- Getting To The Root and Dry July
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18:49Please enjoy this Summertime Rewind- Tune in this week and hear me explain why just doing Dry July or saying you won't drink during the week doesn't create permanent change with your relationship to alcohol. Understanding WHY you are over-drinking is critical to changing how much you drink. And if you skip this part you will find that all the littl…
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You've made the list. You have all the reasons why drinking less is a smart choice. You know all the benefits and you really do want to change. So why isn't that enough in the moment? Why does your motivation disappear the second a craving shows up or as soon as you've finished your first drink? Many people spend years believing that their long lis…
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15. Yes, You Can Change—But There’s a Catch
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17:59We say we want to drink less. But do we really want to change—or do we just want to avoid the consequences of overdrinking? In this episode, I invite you to look beneath the surface and get radically honest with yourself. We explore what it actually means to change your relationship with alcohol—not just how much you drink, but who you are around a…
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Ep 339 Summertime Rewind - Drinking Social Pressure and Unsupportive Comments
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26:46Please enjoy this Summertime Rewind- This episode dives in the problem of people in our lives who might say unsupportive comments about you cutting back or quitting alcohol. I explain WHY they might do this and how to navigate it if the person who is the offender is important to you. I also discuss our culture and the social pressure we experience …
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Diana DiMuro is joined by super special guest, the incredibly smart and sweet Damian Masterson, to discuss Mike Flanagan's latest adaptation of a Stephen King work, "The Life of Chuck." Topics cover thoughts on the universe, life, Flanagan and King's previous works, as well as one heck of a supporting cast.Listen on....…
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In last week’s episode, I invited you to ask: What is alcohol giving you? In this companion episode, we explore what alcohol might be taking from you. Not just the obvious consequences of drinking, but the deeper, more personal costs that often go unspoken. This isn’t about shame or judgment. It’s about awareness—so you can stop letting alcohol tak…
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We all want that deep sigh of relief at the end of the day — to shift from stress to stillness, from doing to being. For many of us, alcohol has been the go-to shortcut to get there fast. But what if real relaxation doesn’t come from a drink... but from a warm-up? In this episode, I break down the neuroscience behind why alcohol only mimics relaxat…
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179: Q&A: Breaking Up with Nighttime Eating on the Couch
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15:06If you’ve ever felt stuck in a loop of nighttime overeating or bingeing, this episode might help you direct your efforts at change in more effective directions. I’m not talking about willpower. I’m not shaming food (or hunger). I am talking about what your real needs might be in that moment, and how to stop solving the wrong problem. You’ll learn: …
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429: The Hidden Difference Between Having Fun and Chasing It
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24:47What’s the difference between having fun and chasing it? As kids, most people have a good 15 years of life when they knew how to have fun without a drink in their hand. Back then, your brain had no idea that the perception of fun could be outsourced to something external. You just went out and created your own enjoyment. When you get in the habit o…
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Embracing Your Body: The Power of Connection and Compassion
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12:13Even after changing her relationship with alcohol and learning to ask for help, Debi shares how she still treated her body like a burden. This episode invites listeners to slow down, listen inward, and begin a more compassionate partnership with the body that’s carried them this far. With personal stories, client breakthroughs, and tangible mindset…
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Ep 337 Podcast REWIND- Sober vs Drinking in Las Vegas
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31:13Please enjoy this summertime rewind- The episode you have been waiting for! In this episode, I reflect on my recent trip to Las Vegas and how it was different from my previous trips when I would over-drink and party the night away. I also discuss how to think ahead with intention when you travel and the importance of setting expectations with your …
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If you're trying to drink less, it might feel counterintuitive to ask yourself what alcohol is giving you. But understanding the real reason you're reaching for a drink is the key to changing your relationship with alcohol—without relying on shame or scare tactics. In this episode, I unpack why it’s so important to get honest about the benefits you…
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178: Why Willpower and GLP-1s Won’t Fix Emotional Eating
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16:23In this episode, I’m sharing five things every smart woman needs to know about emotional eating. If food still feels like a struggle even though you’ve tried all the things, a better understanding of emotional eating might help you understand why. I’ll explain why emotional eating isn’t always obvious, how it shows up in ways you might miss, and wh…
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428: Change Feels Hard Because You’re Meant to Grow
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33:34When contemplating taking a break from drinking or cutting back, most people focus on how hard it will be. They anticipate struggle, discomfort, and missing out on fun. Our brains are actually designed to avoid hard things. We’re wired to seek pleasure, avoid pain, and expend the least amount of energy possible. This motivational triad helped human…
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If your main reason for drinking less is to avoid the shame, hangovers, or health risks... that’s totally understandable—but it might not be enough. In this episode, I talk about the difference between running away from alcohol and running toward something better—and why your “why” matters more than you think. You’ll learn: why fear-based motivatio…
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The Wings — Why You’re Not Supposed to Fly Solo
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16:35Key Takeaways: Understanding The Wings: Internal support (mindset) and external support (people, tools, systems) Five types of support: Emotional, Mental, Practical, Spiritual, and Reciprocal support Breaking free from the "do it all" mindset that many women were taught Notable Quote: "You're not too much to carry. You're just too valuable to carry…
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Ep 336 I'm Afraid Of Losing Connection Without Alcohol
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21:06I received a great question last week around the fears we have when we think about changing our drinking. Here it is: The biggest fear I have about not drinking is a potential loss of emotional connection with other people. My husband and I have a routine of drinking together, having one of our great, deep conversations. And with other people - I l…
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427: The Skill of Staying Present Through Discomfort
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26:01Ever felt like you just need a drink to handle discomfort? In this episode, you’ll hear how a terrifying bus ride through Alaska’s Denali National Park helped me realize that discomfort isn’t the enemy – it’s the chaos we create around it that trips us up. Through a narrow, winding road perched over sheer cliffs, fear consumed me. I reacted, resist…
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11. What's a Sobriety Coach—and Do You Need One?
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26:46If you’ve ever wondered what a sobriety coach actually does—and whether you need one—this episode is for you. I’m answering the most common questions I get about the work I do: who I work with and exactly how I help them; how my approach differs from other sobriety-focused programs; what coaching looks like in practice (hint: it’s not about handing…
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You are in for a very special treat on the podcast this week! Dorrie was delighted to come on and share her journey in stoping over-drinking and is truly LIVING! Dorrie shares what was happening with her when she finally decided she needed help (clue: It wasn't about the alcohol.. it was about what was happening with a family member and how she was…
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177: What to Do When You’re Tired of Starting Over Again
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19:04If you've ever said "I'll start over Monday," only to end up back in the same old loop, this episode is for you. Too many smart, high-achieving women are stuck in a cycle that goes something like this: try hard, lose steam, get off track, blame yourself, and start again - harder this time. It's exhausting. And it's not working. In this episode, I c…
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426: Would You Still Drink If It Wasn’t Fancy?
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26:28The hidden influence of "drinking the good stuff" is shaping your relationship with alcohol in surprising ways. As you upgrade your drink choices to fancy wines, craft beers, or top-shelf spirits, you might notice thought patterns around waste and value that are driving overconsumption. Our beliefs about what constitutes "good" alcohol trace back t…
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Have you ever felt ashamed for still wanting a drink even though you’d decided to cut back or quit? Then this episode is for you. So many people believe that if they truly wanted to change, they wouldn’t still crave alcohol. They think desire means weakness or proof that something’s wrong with them. But that’s not true—and in this episode, I’ll sho…
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176: You Can’t Change Your Eating If You’re Not Here
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13:31If you’ve ever found yourself eating on autopilot, not tasting your food, or wondering how you got from “just a bite” to the bottom of the bag, you’re not alone. And you’re not broken. What’s likely happening is something I see all the time - you’re simply not with yourself in those moments. And when you’re not present, something else takes over. H…
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Ep 334 How to Stop Breaking Promises to Yourself
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23:33Over-drinking is saddled with broken promises we make to ourselves; they go together like salt and pepper. From saying you won't drink tonight, to not drinking during the workweek, or I'll just have one, how often are you breaking those promises? This is common, and you are not unusual. And the good news, there is nothing wrong with you, and it's n…
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When you’re out with friends and everyone orders drinks, you might have thoughts like, “Well, you only live once. I want to enjoy it!” Despite wanting to drink less (or not at all), you order yourself a drink too. You might think that having more discipline in moments like these would help you resist, but I'm here to tell you that discipline, willp…
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9. How to Feel Your Feelings without Numbing Them
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26:28If you’ve ever reached for a drink just to take the edge off—because you were stressed, bored, anxious, or just overwhelmed—this episode is for you. I unpack the emotional side of drinking: why we use alcohol to avoid feelings, how that avoidance becomes a habit, and how learning to feel your feelings (without numbing them) is the key to creating l…
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Ep 333 Post Retreat Take Aways and Wisdom
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29:19MUST listen to all the goodness I share about the wedding I officiated and the Sober Sanctuary in the Desert Retreat I just held last week in Palm Springs California. In addition to all the amazingness and experiences I share about officiating my first wedding and the retreat, I dive into: Pre-alcohol free break over-drinking, this is over-drinking…
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175: How Self-Compassion Can End Your Emotional Eating Cycle
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16:12If you've ever found yourself reaching for food when you're stressed, overwhelmed, or just plain exhausted, it might be time to explore a powerful but often overlooked tool for lasting change: self-compassion. In this episode, you’ll hear why self-compassion is a game-changer when it comes to ending overeating and emotional eating. If the voice in …
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424: When Drinking Less Feels Like a Fluke
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26:50When someone successfully moderates their drinking or says no to alcohol in situations where they previously would have reached for a drink, they tend to view it as a fluke and go back to worrying about when they'll slip up again. But was it a fluke? As humans, we often attribute our wins to external factors - the circumstances, other people, or pu…
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8. Saying No to Alcohol Isn’t the Hardest Part
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21:58Most people assume the hardest part of drinking less is saying no to alcohol. But what if that’s not true? In this episode, I share why the real challenge of changing your drinking habits isn’t about resisting the drink itself—it’s about learning to sit with discomfort without numbing or escaping. I unpack why alcohol feels so essential sometimes, …
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Ep 332 Podcast REWIND- Mental Health Awareness Month and Alcohol Use
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20:25May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Over-drinking is usually a sign that our mental health is in need of some help. Over-drinking is a symptom…
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Have you ever woken up after drinking too much and immediately thought either, “I f*cked up” or “I must be f*cked up?” These two seemingly similar thoughts actually reveal deep-rooted societal beliefs about drinking problems that might be keeping you stuck. It doesn't matter your age, gender, education level, or socioeconomic status – these thought…
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