Do you put on a brave face when you’re struggling– conducting business as usual while juggling a million things even though you know something is deeply wrong?

You may feel isolated, overwhelmed, nauseated, or even have panic attacks in the middle of the night.

But pushing through the symptoms of mental and emotional distress leads to breakdown. When you hear yourself say “I can’t keep doing this,” you need to believe it.

My guest today is Andrea Rappaport, a stand up comedian and co-host of the “How Not to Suck at Divorce” podcast. She shares how ignoring the red flags in her relationship led to disabling anxiety and physical illness.

You’re going to be so inspired by her story of transformation and how she discovered that everything you want is on the other side of everything you’re afraid to face.

Find Andrea on social media @theandrearappaport and @hownottosuckatdivorce

Come find me on TikTok @hangoverwhisperer and IG @thehangoverwhisperer

If you’re ready to get emotionally sober (side effects include an 80 percent reduction in drinking, click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL WITH COLLEEN. You'll walk away from our call with a clear understanding of how to get the skills you need to transform your life.

How do you make sense of the fact that, even though you really do want to drink less, you keep making the same mistakes?

You know what you should do. But your brain is blocking your motivation with three sneaky obstacles:

• Using your past to predict your future, thinking ‘I’ve failed before, so why should this time be any different.'
• Believing you don’t have enough time, energy, or motivation to make a change right now--even though you have the time and energy to manage a drinking problem.
• You focus so much on the problem—feeling bad about how much you drink—that you can't see the solution.

In this episode, I’ll show you exactly how to get around the three mental obstacles keeping you stuck.

Come find me on TikTok @hangoverwhisperer and IG @thehangoverwhisperer

If you’re ready to get emotionally sober (side effects include an 80 percent reduction in alcohol consumption), click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL WITH COLLEEN. You'll walk away from our conversation with a clear understanding of how to get the skills you need to transform your life.

In this special bonus episode, Colleen interviews Susan Keller, author of the new book Mostly Sober: A Love Story and a Road Trip. Susan shares her personal journey of rethinking her relationship with alcohol, how she found her way into the mindful drinking movement, and why she wrote Mostly Sober, a groundbreaking novel for those who want to cut back on drinking without quitting entirely.

In this conversation, Colleen and Susan discuss:

• Susan's background in healthcare education and how it influenced her interest in alcohol moderation.

• The appeal of mindful drinking and how Susan’s approach differs from traditional "Quit Lit" stories of sobriety.

• The process of writing Mostly Sober, a blend of fiction, autobiography, and self-help for women who want to minimize their drinking but don't see complete sobriety as the answer.

• Why Susan believes in celebrating the small wins and how using simple tools like marking days without drinking helped her feel empowered.

• The emotional connection between childhood trauma, people-pleasing, and drinking habits, as explored through Susan’s protagonist, Annie Marks.

• How Susan found support and community through podcasts, online groups, and conversations with like-minded women, and why having a support system is so important for mindful drinkers.

• The importance of understanding that mindful drinking is about rethinking your relationship with alcohol, not just counting drinks or adhering to rigid rules.

Where to Buy Mostly Sober

You can find Mostly Sober: A Love Story and a Road Trip in various formats:

• BookBaby Store

• Susan’s website: SusanKeller.com

• Major retailers like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Books-A-Million (coming soon).

Connect with Colleen: Come find me on TikTok @hangoverwhisperer and Instagram @thehangoverwhisperer.

If you're ready to get Mostly Sober and want support, guidance and accountability, click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL WITH COLLEEN. You'll walk away from our call with a clear understanding of how to get the skills you need to transform your life.