Today on the show, I’m sharing a recording from one of my mindfulness classes. This excerpt focuses on autopilot and habits, as much of our drinking is just that—a habit. It’s a habit we’ve developed, which means it’s a habit we can undo and break. Learning about habits and automatic behavior, and then discovering techniques for breaking out of that autopilot mode, can be incredibly helpful.

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Listen to this ATP podcast as we hear from Samantha Lander, a Functional Diagnostics practitioner, certified personal trainer, and holistic lifestyle coach, who shares her inspiring journey from substance use to sobriety. Samantha’s passion for functional diagnostics was sparked by her own health challenges, including adrenal fatigue, food sensitivities, pathogens, leaky gut, and numerous hidden stressors. Despite maintaining a rigorous workout routine and a perfect diet, she struggled with weight issues and knew there had to be a deeper cause. She found an alternative way to heal, rebuilt her health and discovered she didn’t have to settle for feeling terrible.

Tune in if you’re sober curious, already sober, or seeking solutions for health issues that traditional medicine hasn’t resolved. If you’ve been told your labs are normal but still feel exhausted, bloated, unable to lose weight, or dealing with gut and hormone issues, this episode is for you.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast includes alternative methods and concepts such as food sensitivity tests, and leaky gut, which are not universally endorsed by the medical community. As a nurse, I recommend consulting with a licensed healthcare provider before making any decisions based on this information. This content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice.

We talk about:

• Samantha’s story of being sober for 13 years and starting to drink again with mommy wine culture
• How alcohol affects the gut
• Why following a perfect diet and exercise routine isn’t always the key to weight loss (and what does help)
• Best supplements and foods to heal your gut
• Tips for managing sugar and drinking cravings
• Bene

On the podcast today all the way from Australia is Rory Kinsella, a meditation teacher, sober coach and founder of Wise Monkey Way. He’s a former hard-drinking journalist who found meditation during an early-midlife crisis and quit drinking in 2017.

In this episode we cover:

• Rory’s experience as a hard-drinking touring musician and music journalist
• How Rory found meditation and quit drinking
• What Vedic meditation is and how it can help you drink less or not at all
• How to use meditation as a strategic tool for managing stress, anxiety, and cravings
• How long and how often you should meditate to feel positive effects