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.
Through grounded spirituality, mindset shifts, and transformational tools, Wild Sobriety offers inspiration and clarity for women ready to live fully awake—beyond alcohol, beyond the script, and back into their power.
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⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only. It is not a substitute for medical treatment, therapy, or professional healthcare advice. I am not a doctor. If you are at risk of harming yourself or your health, please call your doctor, 911, or a local emergency line right away. In the U.S., you can also dial or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Episodes
327 episodes
Your Future Is Riding On It , New Chapter, Life Update
To all my Warriors of Love — this is for you.After a break for integration and creation, I’m back with a brand-new title, a new direction, and a new way for us to connect. Wild Sobriety is expanding to YouTube — not as a ...
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31:26
How to Support a Loved One Through Addiction (Without Losing Yourself) with Amber Hollingsworth
What happens when your sobriety collides with a loved one’s addiction? In this episode, I talk with addiction specialist Amber Hollingsworth about how to support someone struggling without enabling, the truth about boundaries, and how to...
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Why You Should Stop Chasing Solutions
Calm isn’t just a mood—it’s the baseline your body must return to if you want to break free from the cycle of drinking. When you’re stuck in overwhelm—overthinking, overworking, and over-giving—your nervous system never resets. That co...
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17:42
Your Basic Needs Have Changed-Releasing the Need to Belong
Ever wonder why quitting alcohol feels like a full-on identity shift? It’s because sobriety isn’t just about abstaining—it’s about reclaiming the parts of you that got buried under performance, people-pleasing, and perfectionism.In this ...
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20:30
How You Know You Don't Have A Drinking Problem
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...
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21:14
The Thing You’re Avoiding About Alcohol Is the Way Through
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...
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17:02
"Can't you just have one?" And Other People's Advice You Should Avoid
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 ...
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17:37
The Woman Who Doesn't Need Alcohol
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 star...
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19:31
Beyond Boredom: Rediscovering Your Creative Essence
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, w...
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16:19
The Mental Load: Why You're Overwhelmed and How to Let Go
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 perimenopau...
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17:23
Sobriety in Perimenopause: Your Unbothered, Unapologetic Era
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 th...
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17:59
Why Avoidance Doesn’t Work (And What Does)
✨ 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:...
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17:39
Alcohol Isn't The Cause Of Your Hangover & The Cure You Didn't Know You Needed
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.Whet...
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15:02
Why It’s Already Working Out in Your Favor
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: f...
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25:11
Why It Was Never About The Wine-Attachment vs. Desire
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 ...
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16:17
What If Your Rock Bottom Is Just a Whisper...
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...
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24:32
Why you should quit when your up
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...
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20:02
Why Quitting This Time Will Be Different
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...
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18:00
Six Years of Alcohol-Freedom—And How You Can Do It Better
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 f...
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20:21
Client Spotlight: 2 Years of Sustainable Sobriety with Bonnie
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 ...
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58:03
Relaxation Resistance
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 produ...
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16:49
The Truth About Mental Health, Sobriety & Embracing The Feminine Way with Andrea Clark
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 ...
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Exquisite Care – The Feminine Way to Sobriety, Deep Nourishment & Expansion Part 3
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 bod...
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17:25
There’s No Rush – The Feminine Way to Sobriety, Slowing Down & Softening Part 2
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 ...
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