99 episodes

The Sober Bliss Podcast bringing you hints, tips, advice and inspiration as you walk your path to living a rich and full alcohol-free life. Discover why sobriety is the most loving gift of self care and self love, and how you can feel empowered and joyous with your choice to live the abundant life of alcohol-freedom you deserve.
I'm Gayle Macdonald, coach, mentor, mum, and tea drinker! I'm here to help you to transform your relationship with alcohol in a way that feels good, so you can live the life you deserve without alcohol holding you back.

Sober Bliss Gayle Macdonald

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.7 • 12 Ratings

The Sober Bliss Podcast bringing you hints, tips, advice and inspiration as you walk your path to living a rich and full alcohol-free life. Discover why sobriety is the most loving gift of self care and self love, and how you can feel empowered and joyous with your choice to live the abundant life of alcohol-freedom you deserve.
I'm Gayle Macdonald, coach, mentor, mum, and tea drinker! I'm here to help you to transform your relationship with alcohol in a way that feels good, so you can live the life you deserve without alcohol holding you back.

    When Your New Year Doesn’t Start Well and What to do about It

    When Your New Year Doesn’t Start Well and What to do about It

    When Your New Year Doesn’t Start Well and What to Do About It is the podcast that will help you get back on track if the year hasn't started well for you.

    If you've struggled with Dry January, if your life goals are feeling difficult or if you're facing unexpected difficulties or challenges, this episode will help you out.

    You will discover


    How I found my way back to a place of calm and ease after
    our New Year setback
    Practical tips for navigating unexpected challenges
    Why going within and slowing down is the most powerful thing you can do
    Simple daily rituals that will guide and support you
    The one mindset shift that changed everything for me

     

    Resources mentioned in the episode

    The Lunar Retreat

    My book. Sober Bliss. Quit Drinking, Feel Good

    This post about the worst year of our lives 

    Substack. The Shadow of a Butterfly

    Book a Free Call

    Powerful Journaling Prompts

    • 39 min
    How to Rock Dry January with Casey Davidson - Hello Someday

    How to Rock Dry January with Casey Davidson - Hello Someday

    How to Rock Dry January with Casey Davidson from the Hello Someday Podcast.

    Who doesn't want to feel inspired, uplifted and motivated about Dry January? Join the wonderful Casey Davidson and me as we share some of our top tips and most supportive advice on how to Rock Dry January and beyond. Sober is fabulous, this conversation will set you up for success!



    Links for More support

    Buy my book. Sober Bliss. Quit Drinking, Feel Good

    Connect with Casey at Hello Someday!

    • 46 min
    Sober Bliss: Quit Drinking. Feel Good - An Introduction to my book

    Sober Bliss: Quit Drinking. Feel Good - An Introduction to my book

    “A wise companion on the sober journey, Gayle Macdonald offers nurturing support. A gem of a book for all those new to recovery.” —Ann Dowsett Johnston, author of Drink


    I am beyond excited to share with you the launch of my new book. Sober Bliss: Quit Drinking Feel Good.

    In this special edition of the podcast, I read the first setion of my book.

    This is a warm, uplifitng and insirng book that will help you through the first three months of your sober journey feeling nourished and supported.

    Get the Book

    • 18 min
    Ten Ways to Feel Good This Sober October

    Ten Ways to Feel Good This Sober October

    Ten ways to feel good this Sober October if you’re
    struggling. Let's face it, sometimes we need a little bit of love, kindness, support and encouragement. I hope this podcast finds you in the form of a hug as we come to the end of the first week of Sober October. From spending time in nature, prioritising sleep, to upping your self care and journaling your journey, I hope this podcast helps you to stay inspired, motivated and feeling good.



    Links for more support

    Sober Bliss Book - Quit Drinking. Feel Good

    Journal prompts for sobriety

    Follow me on Substack

    • 32 min
    Sober Vibes with Courtney Andersen

    Sober Vibes with Courtney Andersen

    Join me in this inspiring and uplifting conversation with Courtney Andersen, sober life coach, podcast host, and author. She is the founder of Sober Vibes and National Sober Day. She helps high-achieving women quit drinking alcohol and thrive in sobriety. 

    Courtney is over 11 years alcohol-free, we discuss the moment that led her to quitting, the tools she used along the way and how her life has changed in sobriety.

    Plus, Courtney's new book that will help you thrive in your first three months of sobriety.



    Links for more support;



    ***Get the book: Sober Bliss, QUIT DRINKING. FEEL GOOD.***


    Courtney's website

    The Sober Vibes Podcast

    Sober Vibes Book

    Instagram

    Sober Bliss

    • 29 min
    This Side of Alcohol with Peggi Cooney

    This Side of Alcohol with Peggi Cooney

    This side of alcohol is a fun, inspiring and deep conversation with the gorgeous Peggi Cooney. Peggi is a sobriety advocate, a UC Davis professor, and well-known author of “This Side of Alcohol.”

    Peggi shares the events leading up to the day she had her last day one and how she navigated such a massive transformative period in her life & the wonderful support she received along the way.

    But Peggi didn't just 'quit drinking' Oh no! So profound was her experience she began sharing her journey with others resulting in a really powerful book and hugely popular community and collaborating with the fabulous 'Sober in the City' events.

    We discuss all of this, the joy that Peggi feels to not be beholden to alcohol anymore, plus some of Peggi's devastating early life events, family, parenting, menopause, toxic work environments, and more. This is a not to be missed episode!



    Links for more support


    ***Get the book: ⁠Sober Bliss, QUIT DRINKING. FEEL GOOD.⁠***


    Visit Peggi's website and buy the Book This Side of Alcohol

    This side of alcohol Facebook Community



    For Sober in the City:

    Zero Proof Experiences

    • 44 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

Dawn R 💜 ,

The Best

I am so happy to have found Gayle and Sober Bliss! She has a lovely energy about her! Am listening to all her podcasts. She has great topics and is a thoughtful host who listens to her guests.
Really enjoyed her last 3 episodes— topics spoke to me especially overthinking!
Am learning so much!! Recommend her so much!!
She also is on Facebook and Instagram. 💜

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