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We tend to think of the jounrey of leaving alcohol behind as something of a straight line - but it never really is. In the episode I talk about the beauty of that circuitous path: the scenic route! LINKSI have a new version of Shift coming! Shift is my flagship program and the way I see things has evolved. So I’m going to be recording an all new version of the program, and I’d love you to join me! I will be reaching out to the waitlist shortly with more info. Click here to get on the list and be the first to know when seats are open!Do you have an episode topic you’d like to hear? Want to send a note with feedback or to just say hi? Head on over to www.scottpinyard.com/podcast and reach out today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit afewthoughtsabout.substack.com

Fear is always part of the change process - whether we’re aware of it or not! Knowing what it is that you fear, and more importantly dragging it out into the light, is one of the most liberating parts of this process. Let’s talk about it!LINKSI have a new version of Shift coming! The way I see things has evolved, I’m going to be recording an all new version of the program, and I’d love you to join me! I will be reaching out to the waitlist shortly with more info. Click here to get on the list and be the first to know when seats are open!Do you have an episode topic you’d like to hear? Want to send a note with feedback or to just say hi? Head on over to www.scottpinyard.com/podcast and reach out today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit afewthoughtsabout.substack.com

“I never want to drink again!” Many of us have all said some version of this - and it almost always leads to frustration. In this episode I talk about the end goal and what you can do to make smaller goals AND still hold on to the big goal. If this procress have felt like you letting yourself down over and over, then this episode is for you! Links:THERE’S ONLY ONE COACHING SPOT LEFT! If you want it, now’s the time to reach out. Click here to book some time with me to chat about it today!Do you have an episode topic you’d like to hear? Want to send a note with feedback or to just say hi? Head on over to www.scottpinyard.com/podcast and reach out today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit afewthoughtsabout.substack.com

It’s so easy to feel like we always have to be DOING something on this road to being AF. Like I have to constantly be feeling my emotions or digging into my beliefs or whatever happens to come up. I don’t think that’s true - I think being distracted is not only good, but necessary on this journey. Listen and find out why!Links:THERE’S ONLY ONE COACHING SPOT LEFT! If you want it, now’s the time to reach out. Click here to book some time with me to chat about it today!Do you have an episode topic you’d like to hear? Want to send a note with feedback or to just say hi? Head on over to www.scottpinyard.com/podcast and reach out today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit afewthoughtsabout.substack.com

I’m psyched to bring you a special episode out of the usual weekly cadence! My good friend Sam Goldfinch and I sat down for a wide ranging conversations about all types of stuff: growth, woo-y stuff, knowing versus feeling something is true, and more. We recorded it for his podcast (Rebel Spirtuality - which you should really listen to!) and I wanted to bring it here to my audience as well. I had a great time recording it - and I hope you enjoy listening to it!How to find Sam:Rebel Spirituality PodcastRebel Spirituality Substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit afewthoughtsabout.substack.com

Transitions! These times in our life when big things shift and change. They can cause so much intensity - they can even be triggers for behaviors we want to change. Frankly, they can be uncomfortable. But what if that was ok? What if being uncomfortable and letting go in a transition is exactly what we need to make the next step? Links:THERE’S ONLY ONE COACHING SPOT LEFT! If you want it, now’s the time to reach out. Click here to book some time with me to chat about it today!Do you have an episode topic you’d like to hear? Want to send a note with feedback or to just say hi? Head on over to www.scottpinyard.com/podcast and reach out today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit afewthoughtsabout.substack.com

It is so easy to forget that we have a built-in way of turning down the temperature and getting closer to peace. The world and our lives can seem crazy - and peace is literally one breath away. Links:I have two one on one coaching slots open! Click here to book some time with me to chat about it today!Do you have an episode topic you’d like to hear? Want to send a note with feedback or to just say hi? Head on over to www.scottpinyard.com/podcast and reach out today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit afewthoughtsabout.substack.com

Thinking that you want to quit sometimes and being ready to quit are two different things. Often we end up trying to convince ourselves to quit, but does that really work? Links:I have two one on one coaching slots open! Click here to book some time with me to chat about it today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit afewthoughtsabout.substack.com

Getting in touch with who you really are - beneath all the layers of physical and psychological identity - really changes things. When you see this, everything changes. LinksWant to dip your toe in some thought-changing ideas? Check out my totally free Intro Course! You can sign up here: https://www.scottpinyard.com/intro This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit afewthoughtsabout.substack.com

There are no doubt some times that are better to quit and some that are worse. But is that an excuse? What do we do when we are waiting? Maybe there’s a different way to see the whole thing! LinksWant to dip your toe in some thought-changing ideas? Check out my totally free Intro Course! You can sign up here: https://www.scottpinyard.com/intro This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit afewthoughtsabout.substack.com

Hey! Have you ever wondered about rock bottom? Like when will it happen, what will it be like, and/or how will it feel? I’ve thought a lot about it too - and to be totally honest with you, I think this whole concept stinks! I explain my thinking in today’s episode! LinksWant to dip your toe in some thought-changing ideas? Check out my totally free Intro Course! You can sign up here: https://www.scottpinyard.com/intro This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit afewthoughtsabout.substack.com

What exactly IS a fresh start? We all talk about it at this time of year, and I want to dig into what it is, and how you can frame it for yourself to make real change happen. LinksWant to dip your toe in some thought-changing ideas? Check out my totally free Intro Course! You can sign up here: https://www.scottpinyard.com/intro This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit afewthoughtsabout.substack.com

In this second part of the holiday Q&A I talk about: * Connecting without alcohol* Moderation* Failing and moving forwardAnd more! Listen and let me know what you think. LinksWant to dip your toe in some thought-changing ideas? Check out my totally free Intro Course! You can sign up here: https://www.scottpinyard.com/intro This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit afewthoughtsabout.substack.com

This is part one of a two part series on your questions! In this episode I answer questions about: * Getting started* Challenges* Telling people about going AFAnd more! Check it out! LinksWant to get a jump on change? Check out my totally free Intro Course! You can sign up here: https://www.scottpinyard.com/intro This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit afewthoughtsabout.substack.com

We made it to the end of the series! In this last episode I talk about getting clear on what you want to take forward with you into the new year. Using the experience of the holiday season to plan for what you’re going to do when it’s done (as in “what am I going to do when I’m busy and want a drink?”) can be super helpful. LinksSpeaking of the holidays - join me, Sam Goldfinch, and Ellie Crowe for a totally FREE holiday group: A Christmas Present and Sober! Come join us for free group coaching calls, connection, and some holiday silliness! You can click here to join: https://present-and-sober.mn.co/plans/1926829 See you in there! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit afewthoughtsabout.substack.com

This time of year is rife with memories and ideas of how we want to feel. Using your memories of this time of year, you can reflect back on what you want things to be like now, AND you can use that to help you move closer to the feelings you want to feel!LinksSpeaking of the holidays - join me, Sam Goldfinch, and Ellie Crowe for a totally FREE holiday group: A Christmas Present and Sober! Come join us for free group coaching calls, connection, and some holiday silliness! You can click here to join: https://present-and-sober.mn.co/plans/1926829 See you in there! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit afewthoughtsabout.substack.com

Last week we talked about Connection, this week in Part II of our series is Protection! Making sure you have what you need, when you need it most. LinksSpeaking of the holidays - join me, Sam Goldfinch, and Ellie Crowe for a totally FREE holiday group: A Christmas Present and Sober! Come join us for free group coaching calls, connection, and some holiday silliness! You can click here to join: https://present-and-sober.mn.co/plans/1926829 See you in there! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit afewthoughtsabout.substack.com

It’s that time again! Today we start my series on the holidays and how you can survive the next month and a half. Today’s episode starts us off with a discussion of what these holidays are actually about - CONNECTION!LinksQ&A Alert! I am going to do a big Q&A episode in December, and I want to know your questions! You can submit with a name or anonymously - and I will answer on an upcoming episode. I am trying to get as many Qs as I can so if you have one, please go here to get it submitted right away: https://www.scottpinyard.com/podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit afewthoughtsabout.substack.com

Expectations are normal - we always want to have some idea of what’s coming so we create expectations. But what if they’re not actually that helpful? In today’s episode I talk about that - and what you can do instead of creating an expectation! LinksQ&A Alert! I am going to do a big Q&A episode in December, and I want to know your questions! You can submit with a name or anonymously - and I will answer on an upcoming episode. I am trying to get as many Qs as I can so if you have one, please go here to get it submitted right away: https://www.scottpinyard.com/podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit afewthoughtsabout.substack.com

“Why can’t I just be on the other side of this?” This is a question I hear a lot, and it’s an example of not accepting the gap between where we are and where we want to go. In this episode I talk about this gap and why not accepting it actually makes the process of crossing it slower! LinksQ&A Alert! I am going to do a big Q&A episode in December, and I want to know your questions! You can submit with a name or anonymously - and I will answer on an upcoming episode. I am trying to get as many Qs as I can so if you have one, please go here to get it submitted right away: https://www.scottpinyard.com/podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit afewthoughtsabout.substack.com