The Not Drinking Alcohol Today Podcast

By: Isabella Ferguson and Meg Webb
  • Summary

  • 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. Meg and Bella's guests include neuroscientists, quit-lit authors, journalists, health experts, alcohol coaches and everyday people who have struggled with alcohol but have triumphed over it. Our aim is to support and inspire you to reach your goals to drink less or none at all! Meg and Bella are This Naked Mind Certified Coaches (plus nutritionists and counsellors respectively) who live in Sydney.

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Episodes
  • Talking alcohol and relationships with Lauren O'Hanlon
    Apr 19 2025

    Lauren O'Hanlon shares her powerful journey from teen blackouts to life-threatening alcohol dependence, and how motherhood, “mommy wine culture,” and a near-divorce pushed her to wake up. Now two and a half years sober, Lauren opens up about transforming her relationship, healing her identity, and finding freedom in making alcohol “small and irrelevant.” Tune in to hear how she turned pain into purpose as a sobriety coach helping others do the same.

    MEG

    Web: https://www.meganwebb.com.au/
    Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/meganwebbcoaching/
    Unwined Bookclub: https://www.alcoholfreedom.com.au/unwinedbookclub
    ConnectAF group coaching: https://www.elizaparkinson.com/groupcoaching
    Sober Summit FREE ticket: https://soberlifecollective.spiffy.co/a/wZETXqkEdk/3495


    BELLA

    Web: https://isabellaferguson.com.au
    Insta: @alcoholcounsellorisabella
    Bi-Yearly 6-Week Small Group Challenges: Learn more: https://www.isabellaferguson.com.au/feb-2025-challenge
    Free Do I Have A Drinking Problem 3 x Video Series: https://resources.isabellaferguson.com.au/offers/JTFFgjJL/checkout
    Free HOW DO I STOP DRINKING SO MUCH Masterclass: https://resources.isabellaferguson.com.au/offers/7fvkb3FF/checkout
    Online Alcohol Self-Paced Co...

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    39 mins
  • Your Body Isn't Broken: Weight Loss, Hormones, and Cortisol with Dr Shami
    Apr 12 2025

    Dr. Shamistra Barathan breaks down the science of midlife weight gain and reveals the three missing pieces of the puzzle for women struggling despite diet and exercise changes. Some key points:

    • Weight loss struggles are often tied to hidden hormonal imbalances
    • Calories-in/calories-out model outdated – it's about hormones telling your body to store or burn fat
    • Insulin resistance can exist for years despite normal blood sugar readings
    • Chronic stress creates cortisol patterns that tell your body to store fat
    • Muscle loss accelerates after 40, reducing your ability to burn calories
    • Simple habit changes like morning protein, standing breaks, and basic resistance exercises can create significant results
    • Perimenopause accelerates these challenges as estrogen declines

    Take back control of your health with these practical, science-backed strategies to address the root causes of midlife weight gain!

    MEG

    Web: https://www.meganwebb.com.au/
    Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/meganwebbcoaching/
    Unwined Bookclub: https://www.alcoholfreedom.com.au/unwinedbookclub
    ConnectAF group coaching: https://www.elizaparkinson.com/groupcoaching
    Sober Summit FREE ticket: https://soberlifecollective.spiffy.co/a/wZETXqkEdk/3495


    BELLA

    Web: https://isabellaferguson.com.au
    Insta: @alcoholcounsellorisabella
    Bi-Yearly 6-Week Small Group Challenges: Learn more: https://www.isabellaferguson.com.au/feb-2025-challenge
    Free Do I Have A Drinking Problem 3 x Video Series: https://resources.isabellaferguson.com.au/offers/JTFFgjJL/checkout
    Free HOW DO I STOP DRINKING SO MUCH Masterclass: https://resources.isabellaferguson.com.au/offers/7fvkb3FF/checkout
    Online Alcohol Self-Paced Co...

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    40 mins
  • Julie Lively taking the edge off without alcohol
    Apr 5 2025

    What happens when the wine you use to take the edge off becomes the very thing keeping you on edge? Julie Lively, alcohol freedom coach and This Naked Mind coach, shares her powerful journey from being caught in mummy wine culture to discovering true freedom beyond the bottle.

    With four children in six years and a frequently-traveling husband, Julie's nightly wine ritual seemed like the perfect escape—until it wasn't. Without experiencing a dramatic "rock bottom" moment, Julie recognised something more subtle but equally powerful: the drinking she used to alleviate isolation was actually deepening it. After two years on what she calls the "drinking-no-drinking rollercoaster," she finally found her lasting day one.

    This conversation goes beyond the typical sobriety narrative to explore what truly happens in our bodies and brains when we use alcohol as our primary relaxation tool. Julie shares practical, science-backed techniques for regulating your nervous system without alcohol, from the powerful 4-7-8 breathing method taught to Navy SEALs to simple sensory grounding practices that take just minutes.

    Whether you're questioning your relationship with alcohol or simply curious about more effective relaxation techniques, this conversation offers practical tools for creating a life where you don't need to take the edge off—because you're no longer living on edge.

    Jullie's website: https://julielivelycoaching.com/

    MEG

    Web: https://www.meganwebb.com.au/
    Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/meganwebbcoaching/
    Unwined Bookclub: https://www.alcoholfreedom.com.au/unwinedbookclub
    ConnectAF group coaching: https://www.elizaparkinson.com/groupcoaching
    Sober Summit FREE ticket: https://soberlifecollective.spiffy.co/a/wZETXqkEdk/3495


    BELLA

    Web: https://isabellaferguson.com.au
    Insta: @alcoholcounsellorisabella
    Bi-Yearly 6-Week Small Group Challenges: Learn more: https://www.isabellaferguson.com.au/feb-2025-challenge
    Free Do I Have A Drinking Problem 3 x Video Series: https://resources.isabellaferguson.com.au/offers/JTFFgjJL/checkout
    Free HOW DO I STOP DRINKING SO MUCH Masterclass: https://resources.isabellaferguson.com.au/offers/7fvkb3FF/checkout
    Online Alcohol Self-Paced Co...

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    31 mins
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