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Wild Sobriety

Wild Sobriety is a podcast about clear seeing and feminine freedom beyond alcohol.Hosted by expert holistic alcohol coach Mary Wagstaff, creator of the proven 5 Shifts of Feminine Sobriety, this show guides women who are ready to go beyond alcohol, reclaim their full, authentic feminine expression with sobriety made simple. Learn how to say no to alcohol, deprivation free with your wild feminine.Through grounded spirituality, mindset shifts, and transformational tools, Wild Sobriety offers

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21:14

How You Know You Don't Have A Drinking Problem

Wild Sobriety ·

2025/08/06

What if nothing’s actually “wrong”—you’re just seeing it from an outdated perspective?In this episode, you'll learn how to interrupt spirals of stress, resentment, or drinking urges without needing to fix anyone else or wait for the perfect conditions.We’ll explore:The mindset shift that instantly diffuses urges to numbWhy “it’s just a thought” can be the most liberating realizationHow to take radical responsibility without bypassing your emotionsThe Sacred Pause process that rewires your

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17:02

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

Wild Sobriety ·

2025/07/30

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 family reunion where, for the first time, everyone had shifted their relationship with alcohol. What came from that wasn't awkwardness — it was deeper connection, true presence, and genuine joy without needing a single drop.This is what happens when we stop performing and start participating in

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17:37

"Can't you just have one?" Is the Worst Advice Ever

Wild Sobriety ·

2025/07/24

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 you're tired of the start-stop cycle and craving a way of living that actually supports your goals, your energy, and your feminine power… this one’s for you.Sobriety isn't just about saying no to alcohol—it’s about saying yes to yourself. To living fully expressed, in your truth, and from a

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19:31

The Woman Who Drinks Iced Tea Can Change Everything

Wild Sobriety ·

2025/07/17

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 essence of my own transformation. What started as a dream of women’s retreats manifested in a flower farm. And what I thought would be found through achievement, I discovered through simplicity, presence, and letting go of alcohol.Midlife sobriety is more than just quitting drinking—it's a rite of

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16:19

Beyond Boredom: Rediscovering Your Creative Essence

Wild Sobriety ·

2025/07/09

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 wellbeing.In this episode, we get real about how our culture conditions women to fear stillness and how alcohol has become a sneaky permission slip to rest. But what if you could grant yourself that permission — no wine required?✨ This one’s for the woman who’s ready to reclaim her energy, her

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17:23

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

Wild Sobriety ·

2025/07/02

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 become overwhelming, especially during perimenopause and beyond.Takeaways:The mental load is both a gift and a curse for high-achieving womenOverwhelm often peaks during perimenopause, turning our superpower into burnoutSetting clear boundaries and dividing tasks creates clarity and peaceLetting go of control

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17:59

Sobriety in Perimenopause: Your Unbothered,...

Wild Sobriety ·

2025/06/26

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 five years, I’ve discovered that this transitional phase requires a sacred pause from alcohol to truly understand what’s happening within.Perimenopause literally means "the time before the pausing of the month/moon" – it’s a threshold experience inviting you into an unbothered, unapologetic

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19:41

Why Avoidance Doesn’t Work (And What Does)

Wild Sobriety ·

2025/06/18

✨ 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 waste.We talk about how to:Stop avoiding people and places just because alcohol might be presentUse discernment to practice your sacred yes and noShift from controlling circumstances to mastering your mindsetBuild belief brick by brick until alcohol becomes irrelevant🔗 And if you’re ready to create

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17:04

Alcohol Isn't The Cause Of Your Hangover & The Cure...

Wild Sobriety ·

2025/06/11

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. Frequency.Whether you’re waking up hungover or just heavy with life, this episode is a big warm hug and a nudge to try one thingthat shifts you back into alignment with the woman you want to be.Take yourself on a coffee walk. Smile at strangers. Put on some music and dance in your kitchen

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26:30

Why It’s Already Working Out in Your Favor

Wild Sobriety ·

2025/06/04

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. I talk about what’s been helping me lately: from gut health and hormone shifts to the supplement that’s actually making a difference. Plus, the one mindset shift that changes everything: asking yourself what you’re really reaching for before the drink.Takeaways:Why mindset is only half the storyHow

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17:28

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

Wild Sobriety ·

2025/05/28

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 your perspective. You believe drinking is the only way to get what you want — but it's actually blocking you from it.The key is knowing the difference between desire and attachment. Desire is the emotional state you long for. Attachment is insisting alcohol is the only way to get there. That grip

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25:44

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

Wild Sobriety ·

2025/05/21

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 to be dramatic, destructive, or public? What if it’s just a quiet whisper—telling you that you’re meant for more? This episode explores the hidden beliefs and subconscious fears that keep us stuck in drinking patterns, even when our lives look “fine” from the outside. We unpack why alcohol feels so hard

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21:14

Why you should quit when your up

Wild Sobriety ·

2025/05/14

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, you’re not alone. Most of us only commit to change when we’ve hit a low—after a fight, a blackout, a painful moment of regret. But what if that’s why it hasn’t stuck?Inside this episode:Why feeling good can be the most powerful time to quit drinkingHow your brain tricks you into thinking it’s “not that

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19:12

Why Quitting This Time Will Be Different

Wild Sobriety ·

2025/05/07

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:Why you break your promises to yourself (and how to rebuild trust)What really needs to change to create a new self-conceptHow intention, not willpower, changes everythingWhat clients say made this time different—and how it can be different for you tooThe truth about emotional alignment and identity

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21:32

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

Wild Sobriety ·

2025/05/05

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 (spoiler: it wasn’t willpower) and sharing the feminine path that helped me create a life so rich and connected, alcohol couldn’t compete.Whether you’re just starting or somewhere in the middle, I want to show you how to stop drinking in a way that actually feels nourishing, powerful, and aligned with who

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59:10

Client Spotlight: 2 Years of Sustainable Sobriety...

Wild Sobriety ·

2025/04/25

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 sit down with Bonnie, a mother of four, a generational cycle-breaker, and a woman who has redefined what’s possible when you choose yourself. Two years after going through my holistic alcohol coaching container, she’s not only still sober—she’s living her truth out loud.When Bonnie found me, she was

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16:49

Relaxation Resistance

Wild Sobriety ·

2025/04/16

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. That your worth is tied to your productivity.This week, we’re unraveling the deep-seated patterns that keep you stuck in fight-or-flight mode, constantly "doing" instead of simply "being." Because the truth is:💡 You don’t fall apart when things get hard. You rise.💡 The real

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68:01

The Truth About Mental Health, Sobriety & Embracing...

Wild Sobriety ·

2025/04/09

This episode is a special one—I’m sharing an incredible conversation I had on The Truth About Mental Health podcast with host Andrea Clark. Andrea is a former family psychologist who’s pulling back the curtain on the limitations of the mental health industry and advocating for a more holistic, empowering approach to healing.We had so many synchronicities in our conversation, from shifting away from the need to control everything to fully embracing our feminine energy. We also talked about the

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17:25

Exquisite Care – The Feminine Way to Sobriety, Deep...

Wild Sobriety ·

2025/04/02

This week, we’re diving into Exquisite Care, the third principle of The Feminine Way. And no, I’m not just talking about bubble baths and spa days—this is about deep, soul-level nourishment that actually supports your body, your nervous system, and your expansion.We’re still in the vibe of finding out instead of figuring it out, and sometimes, that means letting go of control, asking for support, and allowing yourself to truly receive. I share how exquisite care has shown up in my life, from

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14:48

There’s No Rush – The Feminine Way to Sobriety,...

Wild Sobriety ·

2025/03/26

Let’s start with this: you don’t need me. You don’t need another book, another podcast, another guru telling you what to do. You already have everything you need inside of you. The problem? We’ve been conditioned to search outside of ourselves instead of trusting what’s already there.In today’s episode, we’re continuing our conversation about The Feminine Way by diving into Principle #2: Luxurious Space. We’re talking about releasing the urgency, softening into trust, and giving yourself permission

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