Drink Less; Live Better
tekijä: Sarah Williamson - Sober Coach, Expert Speaker and Author
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294. Your annual reminder
294. Your annual reminder
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THIS is the magic place where doubt, hope and action meet!
Let's find JOY and COLOUR on the other side of alcohol!
We don't have to hit rock bottom, we're allowed to want something different and we CAN choose to improve our lives from this point onwards.
Sarah was 40 and reconsidering her relationship with alcohol.
She was tired and overwhelmed; she'd got a lot on her mind and a glass of wine or a G and T at the end of the day seemed like a treat or escape but... deep down she knew she wasn't doing herself any favours with this habit.
Are you thinking about drinking less? Sarah brings you tips, advice, motivation and believes that the changes we bring into our lives when we choose to be alcohol free are worth celebrating and shouting about (she also believes in YOU)!
Sarah Williamson retired from drinking alcohol in 2019 and now uses her extensive coaching and mentoring experience to help and support others to do the same!
www.drinklesslivebetter.com
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- 294. Your annual reminder · 5 min · Jakso 294November is No-ember! A little invitation to practise saying no, let go of people pleasing and create a winter that feels good to you. About Sarah Williamson | Drink Less; Live…
- 293. Good endings · 7 min · Jakso 293In this episode, I’m exploring what makes a good ending, from habits and relationships to jobs, life circumstances and coaching relationships, and how we can move forward when…
- 292. What are you seeking? · 4 min · Jakso 292What are you really seeking when you reach for a drink? Discover how understanding your needs can help you make choices that bring you closer to the life you want. About Sarah…
- 291. What Are You Tolerating? · 4 min · Jakso 291What have you stopped questioning simply because you’ve got used to it? This episode explores the everyday things we tolerate, including our relationship with alcohol, and…
- 290. What if you stopped trying to make everyone understand you? · 5 min · Jakso 290In this episode, I explore the freedom that can come from stopping trying to make everyone understand your choices, particularly when you’re changing your relationship with…
- 289. You're allowed to change your mind · 7 min · Jakso 289In this episode, I’m exploring why changing your mind can be a sign that you’re paying attention, growing and getting to know yourself better. About Sarah Williamson | Drink…
- 288. Transactions and relationships · 4 min · Jakso 288I’m exploring the difference between transactional and relational living, and how bringing more connection into our lives can help us feel more fulfilled. About Sarah Williamson…
- 287. Congruence · 6 min · Jakso 287I’m exploring congruence, why trusting ourselves means listening to what we know to be true, and how this can support us in drinking less. About Sarah Williamson | Drink Less…
- 286. Things you'll never hear me say (part 16) You need more personal development/growth · 6 min · Jakso 286I’m questioning whether our obsession with self-development and constant self-improvement is actually helping us live better lives. About Sarah Williamson | Drink Less; Live…
- 285. Why We Love Learning · 6 min · Jakso 285I explore what my love of learning might reveal about the deeper needs for curiosity, growth, competence and meaning. About Sarah Williamson | Drink Less; Live Better I'm Sarah…
- 284. Finding ourselves · 5 min · Jakso 284I’m exploring why “finding yourself” may be the wrong question, and how we can keep building and becoming throughout midlife. About Sarah Williamson | Drink Less; Live Better I'm…
- 283. To be human · 5 min · Jakso 283I explore what it means to be human when we notice what feels wrong, care deeply about ourselves and the world around us, and want things to be better. About Sarah Williamson |…
- 282. Writing a eulogy · 5 min · Jakso 282Let's think about what writing our own eulogies can teach us about the life we're living now and what we want it to stand for. About Sarah Williamson | Drink Less; Live Better…
- 281. Are we living too fast? · 6 min · Jakso 281In this episode, I explore what happens when we slow down, listen to our bodies and make more room for being in a life that often asks us to keep doing. About Sarah Williamson |…
- 280. An identity do-over · 7 min · Jakso 280In this episode, I explore how our identities evolve throughout life and why changing your relationship with alcohol can become the beginning of becoming someone new. About Sarah…
- 279. Consistently Inconsistent · 8 min · Jakso 279I explore why being inconsistently human doesn't stop us building a life of quiet, meaningful consistency where it matters most. About Sarah Williamson | Drink Less; Live Better…
- 278. A path through a field · 28 min · Jakso 278Something different today - A bedtime story in which I share how slowing down, noticing nature, and walking without hurry can gently lead us back to peace, gratitude and…
- 277. Reflections on a retreat · 11 min · Jakso 277I’m taking you behind the scenes of our retreat to share what it takes to create a weekend where genuine connection, rest and lasting memories can flourish. About Sarah…
- 276. A reminder of who you are · 8 min · Jakso 276In this episode, I reflect on how we can lose touch with ourselves during hard seasons and how we gently find our way back through memory, connection, and compassion. About Sarah…
- 275. Expectations - reasonable and unrealistic! · 7 min · Jakso 275I explore why reasonable expectations can still leave us feeling disappointed, and how we can respond with greater understanding of ourselves and others. About Sarah Williamson |…
- 274. A story about a scarf · 6 min · Jakso 274A story about a scarf that isn't really about a scarf and what it taught me about comfort, resilience, and emotional attachment. About Sarah Williamson | Drink Less; Live Better…
- 273. People Don’t Understand a Life They Don’t Live · 8 min · Jakso 273In this episode, I explore why people struggle to understand lives they haven’t lived and how to feel steadier when misunderstood. About Sarah Williamson | Drink Less; Live…
- 272. Seeing the world as it is, not as we want it to be · 8 min · Jakso 272In this episode, I explore the balance between accepting reality as it is while still creating meaningful change in our lives and communities. About Sarah Williamson | Drink…
- 271. Self awareness - a word of warning · 8 min · Jakso 271Today let's explore the surprising balance between healthy self awareness and overthinking, and how to find a calmer relationship with ourselves. About Sarah Williamson | Drink…
- 270. bold opinions, lightly held · 7 min · Jakso 270Mastering the art of “bold opinions lightly held” helps you stay grounded yet adaptable in life’s journey. Sarah tells you why! About Sarah Williamson | Drink Less; Live Better…
- 269. care vs control · 8 min · Jakso 269In this episode, I explore the subtle difference between care and control, and how loving relationships can sometimes start to feel emotionally heavy. About Sarah Williamson |…
- 268. Rethinking the bucket list · 8 min · Jakso 268I share a calmer, more personal way to think about bucket lists that focuses on everyday moments rather than pressure-filled milestones. About Sarah Williamson | Drink Less; Live…
- 267. Things you'll never hear me say (part 15) I get it · 6 min · Jakso 267I share why I’ve stopped saying “I get it” and how deeper listening creates more meaningful connection. About Sarah Williamson | Drink Less; Live Better I'm Sarah Williamson, a…
- 266. Stand Out, Don’t Blend In · 8 min · Jakso 266Let's look at why blending in dulls our lives and how standing out—through honesty, values, and self-expression—creates deeper connection and fulfilment. About Sarah Williamson |…
- 265. Be discerning · 6 min · Jakso 265Today I explore why being discerning supports your wellbeing and challenges the belief that it makes you difficult. About Sarah Williamson | Drink Less; Live Better I'm Sarah…
- 264. Things you'll never hear me say (Part 14) "Let me play devil's advocate" · 10 min · Jakso 264Nope, you won't hear me say it - listen in to find out why! Today we explore why “playing devil’s advocate” can undermine connection, and how owning our words builds trust and…
- 263. Five Ways to Say No (Without Making It a Drama) · 7 min · Jakso 263Sarah shares five simple, realistic ways to say no without guilt, drama, or over-explaining. About Sarah Williamson | Drink Less; Live Better I'm Sarah Williamson, a UK-based…
- 262. You’re Allowed to Outgrow Things · 7 min · Jakso 262Sarah explores why it’s okay to outgrow habits, relationships, environments, and alcohol—and how to give yourself permission to evolve. About Sarah Williamson | Drink Less; Live…
- 261. Why We Defend Ourselves (Even When We Know We’re Wrong) · 6 min · Jakso 261Today Sarah explores why we get defensive even when we know we're wrong! About Sarah Williamson | Drink Less; Live Better I'm Sarah Williamson, a UK-based life coach, sober…
- 260. How to Recover From Being Wrong · 7 min · Jakso 260Today let's explore why being wrong is an unavoidable part of life, how to accept mistakes with honesty and compassion, and how to turn those moments into powerful opportunities…
- 259. The power of persistence · 7 min · Jakso 259A powerful reminder that lasting change doesn’t come from force or willpower, but from steady, consistent persistence. About Sarah Williamson | Drink Less; Live Better I'm Sarah…
- 258. Things you'll never hear me say (Part 13) No judgement here · 7 min · Jakso 258We explore why “I’m non-judgemental” isn’t true, why we all judge, and why open-mindedness is a more honest and powerful alternative. About Sarah Williamson | Drink Less; Live…
- 257. What's the best that could happen? · 8 min · Jakso 257A simple mindset shift that helps you move from fear-based thinking to possibility-led action in your drinking and your life. About Sarah Williamson | Drink Less; Live Better I'm…
- 256. Taking small risks · 7 min · Jakso 256Small risks create powerful clarity, helping you build self-trust and make changes that align with your values. About Sarah Williamson | Drink Less; Live Better I'm Sarah…
- 255. Clear is kind · 7 min · Jakso 255In this episode, Sarah explores why clarity is kind, how it reduces friction, and how boundaries and honest asking help us live more aligned lives. About Sarah Williamson | Drink…
- 254. At the end of January, we do this... · 8 min · Jakso 254A gentle end-of-January reset for people who want sustainable change, kinder goals, and a calmer approach to drinking and personal growth. About Sarah Williamson | Drink Less…
- 253. Overcoming Overwhelm · 7 min · Jakso 253Overwhelm isn’t a personal failure. In this episode, Sarah explains why life feels too much and how to design days that breathe. About Sarah Williamson | Drink Less; Live Better…
- 252. Rest for the restless · 8 min · Jakso 252In this episode, we explore why rest feels so hard, the different types of fatigue, and how to meet your nervous system’s real needs. About Sarah Williamson | Drink Less; Live…
- 251. How to Avoid Burnout in 2026 · 9 min · Jakso 251In this episode, Sarah explores what burnout really is, why it happens, and how to prevent it sustainably in 2026 and beyond. About Sarah Williamson | Drink Less; Live Better I'm…
- 250. Goal Setting – Do We Need Inspiration or Desperation? · 7 min · Jakso 250In this episode, Sarah explores whether lasting change comes from hitting a breaking point or being pulled forward by hope, and how blending desperation with inspiration can help…
- 249. Why do people drink at Christmas? · 6 min · Jakso 249A compassionate look at five common reasons people drink at Christmas, with gentle ways to navigate the season with or without alcohol. About Sarah Williamson | Drink Less; Live…
- 248. It's the most wonderful time of the year - or is it? · 7 min · Jakso 248A gentle, compassionate look at the light and shade of Christmas, with practical support for navigating stress, family dynamics, loneliness, and alcohol without losing yourself…
- 247. What is the kindest way to look at this? · 8 min · Jakso 247Might the question... “What’s the kindest interpretation of this behaviour?” help us stay grounded, compassionate, and connected when people around us act in ways we don’t…
- 246. You can start today · 7 min · Jakso 246A gentle reminder that you don’t need a perfect moment to change—this episode explores how you can begin drinking less, shift habits, and choose what’s right for you starting…
- 245. Bright Spots and Dark Corners · 7 min · Jakso 245Why life isn’t binary, how bright spots and dark corners coexist, and how embracing the shades in between helps us live with more compassion, resilience and ease. I think you'll…
