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Stop Drinking and Start Living - Podcast

Stop Drinking and Start Living

Do you feel like you’re outgrowing alcohol—longing for a deeper connection to life, but stuck in the tug-of-war between numbing, overwhelm, and self-doubt?

Welcome to Stop Drinking and Start Living—a podcast dedicated to helping women create a life they love, beyond alcohol.


I’m Mary Wagstaff. After a 20-year relationship with daily drinking, I finally flipped the switch that made alcohol completely irrelevant in my life. Now, as an expert holistic alcohol coach, I guide women to do the same through my proven 5 Shifts process.


Each week, I share tools, stories, and fresh perspectives to help you expand your desires and reclaim the pleasure, purpose, and power of being a woman.

Sobriety isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of your awakening.


Want to drink less without deprivation? 60 Seconds To Calm Is How you do it. Grab the free guid here. https://marywagstaffcoach.com/urgetracking


⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only. It is not a substitute for medical treatment, therapy, or professional healthcare advice. I am not a doctor. If you are at risk of harming yourself or your health, please call your doctor, 911, or a local emergency line right away. In the U.S., you can also dial or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Background Music Savannah Sultana Graciously Provided by The Exceptional Talent of Scott Nice : https://www.scottnice.com 

Spirituality Empowerment Alternative Health Mental Health Relationships Religion & Spirituality Education Personal Development Health & Fitness Mindset Self-Improvement Leadership Mindfulness Personal Growth Purpose
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
33 minutes
Episodes
326
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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How to Support a Loved One Through Addiction (Without Losing Yourself) with Amber Hollingsworth

How to Support a Loved One Through Addiction (Without Losing Yourself) with Amber Hollingsworth

What happens when your sobriety collides with a loved one’s addiction? In this episode, I talk with addiction specialist Amber Hollingsworth about how to support someone struggling without enabling, …

00:58:27  |   Wed 27 Aug 2025
Why You Should Stop Chasing Solutions

Why You Should Stop Chasing Solutions

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00:17:42  |   Wed 20 Aug 2025
Your Basic Needs Have Changed-Releasing the Need to Belong

Your Basic Needs Have Changed-Releasing the Need to Belong

Ever wonder why quitting alcohol feels like a full-on identity shift? It’s because sobriety isn’t just about abstaining—it’s about reclaiming the parts of you that got buried under performance, peopl…

00:20:30  |   Wed 13 Aug 2025
How You Know You Don't Have A Drinking Problem

How You Know You Don't Have A Drinking Problem

What if nothing’s actually “wrong”—you’re just seeing it from an outdated perspective?

In this episode, you'll learn how to interrupt spirals of stress, resentment, or drinking urges without needing t…

00:21:14  |   Wed 06 Aug 2025
The Thing You’re Avoiding About Alcohol Is the Way Through

The Thing You’re Avoiding About Alcohol Is the Way Through

Freedom from alcohol isn't found in white-knuckling or temporary breaks — it emerges when you stay engaged with the process of transformation.

In this episode, I share a powerful moment from a recent …

00:17:02  |   Wed 30 Jul 2025

"Can't you just have one?" And Other People's Advice You Should Avoid

Ever wonder why “just have one” never actually works?

In this no-fluff episode, we unpack the deeper truth behind that tiny phrase—and why your body already knows alcohol doesn’t feel good anymore. If…

00:17:37  |   Thu 24 Jul 2025
The Woman Who Doesn't Need Alcohol

The Woman Who Doesn't Need Alcohol

Ever wonder who you’d be without the wine?

In this personal and powerful episode, I reflect on how creating a sacred space for women—where we gather weekly over iced tea and flowers—revealed the essen…

00:19:31  |   Thu 17 Jul 2025
Beyond Boredom: Rediscovering Your Creative Essence

Beyond Boredom: Rediscovering Your Creative Essence

Have you ever caught yourself pouring a glass of wine just because you were “bored”? Let’s talk about what’s really going on underneath that go-to excuse — and why it matters so much to your feminine…

00:16:19  |   Wed 09 Jul 2025
The Mental Load: Why You're Overwhelmed and How to Let Go

The Mental Load: Why You're Overwhelmed and How to Let Go

Women are wired to handle a lot. It’s our superpower—but it can also be our kryptonite. The mental load we carry—anticipating needs, managing tasks, and caring for everyone around us—can easily becom…

00:17:23  |   Wed 02 Jul 2025
Sobriety in Perimenopause: Your Unbothered, Unapologetic Era

Sobriety in Perimenopause: Your Unbothered, Unapologetic Era

Are you wondering why alcohol doesn't work for you the way it used to?
Your body might be signaling a profound transformation – perimenopause. As a holistic alcohol coach working with women for over f…

00:17:59  |   Thu 26 Jun 2025
Why Avoidance Doesn’t Work (And What Does)

Why Avoidance Doesn’t Work (And What Does)

Are you avoiding life just to avoid alcohol? In this episode, I share why that strategy will never work—and how to start optimizing the energy you’re already spending so your efforts don’t go to wa…

00:17:39  |   Wed 18 Jun 2025
Alcohol Isn't The Cause Of Your Hangover & The Cure You Didn't Know You Needed

Alcohol Isn't The Cause Of Your Hangover & The Cure You Didn't Know You Needed

Hey beautiful listener 💋

This week’s challenge? Throw a better party. Not for your friends—for your life. We’re not talking balloons and cake (unless you want that)—we’re talking energy. Mood. Vibe. F…

00:15:02  |   Wed 11 Jun 2025
Why It’s Already Working Out in Your Favor

Why It’s Already Working Out in Your Favor

You don’t have to quit drinking to start changing your relationship with alcohol. In this episode, I share why the process might already be working in your favor—even if it doesn’t look like it yet. …

00:25:11  |   Wed 04 Jun 2025
Why It Was Never About The Wine-Attachment vs. Desire

Why It Was Never About The Wine-Attachment vs. Desire

Your craving for alcohol isn’t about the drink — it’s about what you think the drink will give you. Connection. Joy. Freedom.

Over time, your brain has fused alcohol with emotional relief, narrowing y…

00:16:17  |   Wed 28 May 2025
What If Your Rock Bottom Is Just a Whisper...

What If Your Rock Bottom Is Just a Whisper...

If you’ve ever thought, “Is this as good as it gets?” or “I don’t want to keep doing this,” this episode is for you.

I invite you to consider a radical new idea: What if your rock bottom doesn’t have …

00:24:32  |   Wed 21 May 2025
Why you should quit when your up

Why you should quit when your up

One of the most surprising and empowering truths in the alcohol-free journey:

The best time to change your relationship with alcohol is when you’re already feeling good.

If that sounds counterintuitive…

00:20:02  |   Wed 14 May 2025
Why Quitting This Time Will Be Different

Why Quitting This Time Will Be Different

I’m sharing about what it actually takes to make a lasting shift in your relationship with alcohol—and why “feeling good” can often be the very thing that triggers a return to old habits.

We explore:

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00:18:00  |   Wed 07 May 2025
Six Years of Alcohol-Freedom—And How You Can Do It Better

Six Years of Alcohol-Freedom—And How You Can Do It Better

It’s been six years since I took my last sip of alcohol—and not only do I not miss it, I truly don’t want it. In this soul-deep episode, I’m reflecting on what made lasting change possible for me (sp…

00:20:21  |   Mon 05 May 2025
Client Spotlight: 2 Years of Sustainable Sobriety with Bonnie

Client Spotlight: 2 Years of Sustainable Sobriety with Bonnie

There is no greater honor than reconnecting with a client years after we’ve worked together and seeing her thriving—more empowered, more present, and more alive than ever before.

In this episode, I si…

00:58:03  |   Fri 25 Apr 2025
Relaxation Resistance

Relaxation Resistance

Let’s talk about something so many high-achieving women struggle with: relaxation resistance. That underlying belief that if you relax, everything will fall apart. That if you slow down, you're lazy.…

00:16:49  |   Wed 16 Apr 2025
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