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Sobriety Snippets for Ambitious Women Over 40 - Sober Living with Soul, Smarts, and a Sense of Humor

Author: Becca Jacobson

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What if sobriety isn’t about giving something up — but finally coming home to yourself… and having a few good laughs along the way?

Welcome to Sobriety Snippets, the podcast where women over 40 discover that sober living isn’t about restriction — it’s about freedom, clarity, humor, and a powerful mindset for conscious health.

Hosted by Becca Jacobson — educator, mentor, and recovered high-achiever turned conscious living guide — each short, heartfelt (and often hilarious) episode helps you shift from surviving to thriving, one soulful insight at a time.

Here, sobriety becomes a spiritual and self-improvement journey — with a wink and a smile. See your past with compassion (and maybe a chuckle).

Awaken to higher levels of consciousness and mindset mastery.

Reconnect with your body, your truth, and your purpose.

Move beyond binge drinking and awaken your natural clarity.

If you’re ready to laugh, learn, and live alcohol-free with confidence, mindset, and joy, you’re in the right place.

Sobriety Snippets reminds you that you’re not here to quit something — you’re here to remember who you are… and have fun doing it.
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Ever catch yourself saying, “I’ll start next week” when it comes to journaling, meditating, or working on your emotional growth? Becca’s calling you out—with love.In this Sanctuary Saturday episode, we dive into what really happens when you keep putting your self-care at the bottom of your list. Spoiler: you don’t just lose time—you lose your spark. Becca shares how just five intentional minutes a day can completely shift your mood, relationships, and mindset in your first year of sobriety.In this episode, you'lldiscover how prioritizing your self-care makes you calmer, kinder, and more patient—especially with the people you love.realize that emotional growth is what transforms “not drinking” into true recovery.feel how even five mindful minutes ripple through every part of your day—your energy, your relationships, your peace.Hit play to learn why “me first” isn’t selfish—it’s essential. Start carving out your five sacred minutes today and watch how the healing trickles down into everything you do.🪞 Ready to be seen — not just sober?✨ Start Your Sacred Mirror Experience →This podcast explores the journey of sober living and sobriety, highlighting how health, mindset shifts, and overcoming regret from binge drinking and drinking can lead to powerful habits that support an alcohol-free lifestyle, especially for professionals and business women seeking self-improvement, confidence, clarity, and lasting empowerment.
You’ve been given one life — a body, a mind, a heart, and a soul. So why do we treat it like it’s disposable?In this powerful Sobriety Snippet, Becca invites ambitious women over 40 to pause and take an honest look at how they’re living. From neglecting your health to staying in toxic relationships to numbing out with alcohol, this episode is your wake-up call to reclaim your power and start living with intention.In this episode, you'llreflect on what you truly want from the next chapter of your life.write your “life essay” — a vision for how you want to live the rest of your years.reignite your sense of possibility and remember: it’s never too late to grow up, heal, and make this the best chapter yet.Hit play to get inspired, take your first step toward emotional maturity, and rediscover what’s possible when you start treating your one precious life as the gift it is.🪞 Ready to be seen — not just sober?✨ Start Your Sacred Mirror Experience →This podcast explores the journey of sober living and sobriety, highlighting how health, mindset shifts, and overcoming regret from binge drinking and drinking can lead to powerful habits that support an alcohol-free lifestyle, especially for professionals and business women seeking self-improvement, confidence, clarity, and lasting empowerment.
What if you’ve been using worry the wrong way? If you’re going to worry anyway, why not learn to do it right?In this episode, Becca reveals how to turn your old habit of worrying into a new tool for transformation. You’ll learn how to flip your “what ifs” from fear-driven doubts into powerful, life-affirming thoughts that fuel your sobriety, success, and peace of mind.In this episode, you'lluncover how to rewire your mind to expect the best instead of the worst.practice a simple three-minute “What If” ritual that can shift your energy and strengthen your alcohol-free mindset.visualize a future where freedom from alcohol feels natural, easy, and absolutely yours.Hit play now to master the art of “worrying in reverse” and start creating the life you actually want—one empowering what if at a time.🪞 Ready to be seen — not just sober?✨ Start Your Sacred Mirror Experience →This podcast explores the journey of sober living and sobriety, highlighting how health, mindset shifts, and overcoming regret from binge drinking and drinking can lead to powerful habits that support an alcohol-free lifestyle, especially for professionals and business women seeking self-improvement, confidence, clarity, and lasting empowerment.
What if your drinking habits have less to do with stress—and more to do with the invisible agreements you made as a child?In this powerful new episode of Sobriety Snippets, Becca opens our book study of Don Miguel Ruiz’s The Four Agreements. She unpacks how “domestication” — the quiet conditioning that teaches us to seek approval, fit in, and follow the rules — still shapes how we live, work, and even drink today.In this episode, you'llsee how unconscious agreements from childhood still run your thoughts, choices, and coping mechanisms.recognize how the inner judge and victim keep you stuck in shame, guilt, and self-sabotage.learn why courage — the same courage sobriety demands — is the key to breaking free from the dream of the planet and creating your own dream of heaven.Press play now to uncover how The Four Agreements can help you break invisible patterns, release self-judgment, and start living your truest, sober life.And if you’re ready to go deeper, tap the link to share your story through The Sacred Mirror—you’ll receive a personal audio reflection from Becca herself.🪞 Ready to be seen — not just sober?✨ Start Your Sacred Mirror Experience →This podcast explores the journey of sober living and sobriety, highlighting how health, mindset shifts, and overcoming regret from binge drinking and drinking can lead to powerful habits that support an alcohol-free lifestyle, especially for professionals and business women seeking self-improvement, confidence, clarity, and lasting empowerment.
Are your late-night scrolls and skipped skincare secretly keeping you from feeling fully alive in sobriety?In this Sanctuary Saturday snippet, Becca dives into why your nighttime routine isn’t just about clean skin—it’s a mirror of your self-worth in recovery. She explains how blue light, makeup, and midnight stress loops impact your body, your sleep, and your sense of self as you navigate early sobriety.In this episode, you'llreclaim your evenings as a sacred transition, not a crash-and-burn endingexperience deeper sleep, calmer mornings, and real emotional clarity without the scroll-spiralbuild self-trust and identity as a woman who takes care of her future self — not abandons her at bedtimeHit play now, and learn how to turn your evenings into a sanctuary that supports your sobriety — from clean skin to a clean mind.Then tap the link to try the Sacred Mirror and get a personal reflection audio note on your sober journey. 🪞 Ready to be seen — not just sober?✨ Start Your Sacred Mirror Experience →This podcast explores the journey of sober living and sobriety, highlighting how health, mindset shifts, and overcoming regret from binge drinking and drinking can lead to powerful habits that support an alcohol-free lifestyle, especially for professionals and business women seeking self-improvement, confidence, clarity, and lasting empowerment.
What if the key to feeling stronger in your sobriety wasn’t avoiding alcohol… but stopping a single negative thought mid-sentence?Today, we're diving into a powerful mindset tool inspired by Dr. Joseph Murphy — one that helps high-performing women quit the emotional autopilot that leads to drinking. You’ll learn how your subconscious mind accepts every internal message you feed it — and how flipping negative thoughts in real-time can change your habits, your confidence, and your emotional strength.In this episode, you'llspot the subtle, negative self-talk patterns that quietly fuel cravingsreplace destructive thoughts with empowering language that calms your nervous systembuild subconscious programming that supports strength, not stress-driven drinkingpractice a real-time thought interruption technique with anchor phrases you can use todayHit play to learn the simple mental re-route that protects your sobriety, strengthens your self-trust, and puts your subconscious to work for you — not against you.Ready to rewrite your inner script? Let’s dive in.Tap here to get the guide that Becca talks about in this episode.This podcast explores the journey of sober living and sobriety, highlighting how health, mindset shifts, and overcoming regret from binge drinking and drinking can lead to powerful habits that support an alcohol-free lifestyle, especially for professionals and business women seeking self-improvement, confidence, clarity, and lasting empowerment.
Do you feel like your energy and spark are slipping—no matter how much you sleep, exercise, or self-care?In this empowering episode, Becca reveals the real Fountain of Youth for women over 40—and it has nothing to do with diet, makeup, or fitness. If you’ve been holding onto resentment, replaying painful moments, or using alcohol to numb your emotions, this conversation will show you how emotional release can completely transform your vitality and peace of mind.In this episode, you'lluncover how resentment silently accelerates aging and emotional burnout.recognize how alcohol keeps you emotionally contracted and youthful energy blocked.experience the mental lightness and radiance that come from emotional release.step into a more grounded, confident, youthful version of yourself — without numbing or carrying the past.Click play now to discover the real Fountain of Youth — emotional sobriety, resentment release, and the freedom that brings your energy, softness, and power back to life.Join the 5-Day Holiday Sobriety Reset today and step into your strongest season yet. 💫It's time for one of Becca's life-changing live events - completely free to join! Let her know you're coming so she can send you all the info you need and keep your momentum going. Tap right here to join the "I'm Ready 5-Day Sobriety Challenge! We start on Wednesday, November 5th, so Sign up now!https://recoveringwithbecca.com/im-ready-sobriety-challenge/This podcast explores the journey of sober living and sobriety, highlighting how health, mindset shifts, and overcoming regret from binge drinking and drinking can lead to powerful habits that support an alcohol-free lifestyle, especially for professionals and business women seeking self-improvement, confidence, clarity, and lasting empowerment.
Ever wondered why quitting alcohol never seems to stick—even when you’re determined, successful, and ready for change?In this episode, Becca sits down with Shannon, a high-performing woman who spent six years stuck in the quit–relapse cycle before realizing she didn’t need more willpower—she needed a new approach. You’ll hear how joining a supportive challenge led Shannon to deeper emotional clarity and a sobriety that feels peaceful instead of punishing.In this episode, you'lluncover why doing “something different” might be the only way to truly change your drinking habits.gain insight into how emotional awareness, forgiveness, and self-connection can break the cycle for good.experience the inspiration of Shannon’s courage to replace shame with empowerment—and build a life she’s proud to model for her daughter.Hit play now to hear Shannon’s full story—and join Becca’s “I’m Ready” Holiday Sobriety Challenge starting Wednesday.It’s time to stop starting over and start building your alcohol-free life with clarity, confidence, and community.It's time for one of Becca's life-changing live events - completely free to join! Let her know you're coming so she can send you all the info you need and keep your momentum going. Tap right here to join the "I'm Ready 5-Day Sobriety Challenge! We start on Wednesday, November 5th, so Sign up now!https://recoveringwithbecca.com/im-ready-sobriety-challenge/This podcast explores the journey of sober living and sobriety, highlighting how health, mindset shifts, and overcoming regret from binge drinking and drinking can lead to powerful habits that support an alcohol-free lifestyle, especially for professionals and business women seeking self-improvement, confidence, clarity, and lasting empowerment.
What if the secret to keeping your momentum in sobriety isn’t doing more—but pausing long enough to close your eyes?In this Sanctuary Saturday episode, Becca explores how stillness can actually move you forward. As ambitious women, we often push for progress, but our constant motion can block clarity. Today, we uncover why moments with your eyes closed can reset your nervous system, ground your energy, and help you build your tomorrow from a place of peace—not panic.In this episode, you'llexperience how stillness can fuel your sobriety journey instead of slowing it down.practice simple breathing tools—like square or box breathing—to calm your system naturally.visualize your next chapter with clarity and intention every time you close your eyes.Press play now to explore the beauty of “momentum through stillness” and learn how to build your tomorrow—eyes closed, heart open.It's time for one of Becca's life-changing live events - completely free to join! Let her know you're coming so she can send you all the info you need and keep your momentum going. Tap right here to join the "I'm Ready 5-Day Sobriety Challenge! We start on Wednesday, November 5th, so Sign up now!https://recoveringwithbecca.com/im-ready-sobriety-challenge/This podcast explores the journey of sober living and sobriety, highlighting how health, mindset shifts, and overcoming regret from binge drinking and drinking can lead to powerful habits that support an alcohol-free lifestyle, especially for professionals and business women seeking self-improvement, confidence, clarity, and lasting empowerment.
Are you comfortable right now? Be honest—because if you are, that might be the very reason you’re not growing.In this episode of Sobriety Snippets, Becca shares how discomfort isn’t something to avoid—it’s the secret ingredient that builds true momentum in sobriety and life. You’ll hear why “friction” is essential for growth, and how taking small, uncomfortable actions each day keeps your transformation alive.In this episode, you'llrecognize how comfort zones quietly kill progress—even in sobriety.practice daily contrary actions that build resilience and self-trust.reframe discomfort as evidence of growth, not failure.embrace friction as the force that keeps your sobriety—and your momentum—alive.Hit play now to find out why discomfort is your greatest teacher—and how choosing it daily can help you grow stronger, clearer, and freer than ever.It's time for one of Becca's life-changing live events - completely free to join! Let her know you're coming so she can send you all the info you need and keep your momentum going. Tap right here to join the "I'm Ready 5-Day Sobriety Challenge! We start on Wednesday, November 5th, so Sign up now!https://recoveringwithbecca.com/im-ready-sobriety-challenge/This podcast explores the journey of sober living and sobriety, highlighting how health, mindset shifts, and overcoming regret from binge drinking and drinking can lead to powerful habits that support an alcohol-free lifestyle, especially for professionals and business women seeking self-improvement, confidence, clarity, and lasting empowerment.
How do you show up when no one’s watching? That quiet moment when you break a promise to yourself — that’s where integrity lives or dies.In this episode of Sobriety Snippets for Ambitious Women Over 40, Becca dives into what integrity really means for your sobriety journey — not the moral kind, but the self-trust kind.You’ll see how the icky feeling of letting yourself down (even when no one else knows) quietly fuels your cravings, keeps you stuck in shame, and sabotages your momentum.In this episode, you'llrebuild your sense of wholeness by keeping small promises to yourself.learn how integrity strengthens your nervous system and reduces your need to numb.practice a gentle self-love exercise to reconnect with your inner self and restore emotional steadiness.experience how even small moments of integrity can rebuild momentum and self-trust from the inside out.Join the 7-Day Mini Momentum Challenge happening this week — and get ready for next week’s live I’m Ready Holiday Sobriety Challenge starting Wednesday.Hit play now to learn how integrity restores your self-trust, rebuilds momentum, and helps you show up for the woman you truly are.It's time for one of Becca's life-changing live events - completely free to join! Let her know you're coming so she can send you all the info you need and keep your momentum going. Tap right here to join the "I'm Ready 5-Day Sobriety Challenge! We start on Wednesday, November 5th, so Sign up now!https://recoveringwithbecca.com/im-ready-sobriety-challenge/This podcast explores the journey of sober living and sobriety, highlighting how health, mindset shifts, and overcoming regret from binge drinking and drinking can lead to powerful habits that support an alcohol-free lifestyle, especially for professionals and business women seeking self-improvement, confidence, clarity, and lasting empowerment.
You don’t need to wait until you “feel ready.” Momentum builds after we start, not before.If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in the cycle of stopping and starting again—feeling defeated every time you “lose” progress—this episode will change how you think about momentum. You’ll learn why it’s not laziness or lack of discipline keeping you stuck, but inertia.In this episode, you'lluncover how emotional, mental, and physical momentum work together to create lasting change.reframe your understanding of motivation so you can take action—even when you don’t feel like it.cultivate a mindset of compassion that replaces self-criticism and keeps your momentum alive.Grab a pen and write:“My Mini Momentum Moment starts now.”Then, commit to taking one tiny action today toward the life you want. Hit play now to kick off your 7-Day Mini Momentum Challenge and start building unstoppable energy toward an alcohol-free holiday season. 🌱Tap here to get the guide that Becca talks about in this episode.This podcast explores the journey of sober living and sobriety, highlighting how health, mindset shifts, and overcoming regret from binge drinking and drinking can lead to powerful habits that support an alcohol-free lifestyle, especially for professionals and business women seeking self-improvement, confidence, clarity, and lasting empowerment.
Ever catch yourself thinking, “What was I even thinking back then?” You’re not alone. That moment isn’t about regret—it’s proof that you’ve grown.In this episode, Becca breaks down what’s really happening when you change—on a deeper, energetic level. Whether you’re in your first months of sobriety or years into the journey, you’ll see how every “past version” of you was simply living at a different level of consciousness… and why that’s something to honor, not hide.In this episode, you'llsee your past self through the lens of compassion instead of judgment.realize that true growth in sobriety is emotional, spiritual, and beautifully human.learn how reflection, journaling, and gentle coaching help you keep rising up the scale of consciousness.Press play and explore What Changing Levels of Consciousness really means—so you can celebrate your evolution and make peace with every version of you that led the way.Tap here to get the guide that Becca talks about in this episode.This podcast explores the journey of sober living and sobriety, highlighting how health, mindset shifts, and overcoming regret from binge drinking and drinking can lead to powerful habits that support an alcohol-free lifestyle, especially for professionals and business women seeking self-improvement, confidence, clarity, and lasting empowerment.
What if peace wasn’t something you found, but something you trained your thoughts to create?In this episode, Becca introduces us to Peace Pilgrim—a woman who walked over 25,000 miles to teach one simple truth: your thoughts shape your reality. You’ll hear how her philosophy connects directly to sobriety, especially when it comes to the invisible mental clutter that keeps us stuck in old patterns.In this episode, you'lluncover how “junk thoughts” can quietly sabotage your peace and progress.practice a simple grounding phrase to pull yourself back to center in seconds.embrace patience, awareness, and gentle self-talk as tools for deep emotional healing.Press play now to learn how to clean up your thoughts, reclaim your peace, and find real momentum in your sober journey.And if you haven’t yet, grab Becca’s free collection of guides—on breathing, journaling, cleansing, and more. It’s the best way to stay connected and supported on your path.Tap here to get the guide that Becca talks about in this episode.This podcast explores the journey of sober living and sobriety, highlighting how health, mindset shifts, and overcoming regret from binge drinking and drinking can lead to powerful habits that support an alcohol-free lifestyle, especially for professionals and business women seeking self-improvement, confidence, clarity, and lasting empowerment.
When was the last time you said something kind about yourself—without following it up with “but”?If you’re a driven, high-performing woman who’s spent years chasing the next goal or gold star, this one’s for you. In this sobriety snippet, Becca invites you to pause the striving and take on a surprisingly powerful challenge: writing down 50 things you like about yourself. It’s not about perfection, productivity, or pouring another glass of wine—it’s about remembering who you are underneath all the achieving.In this episode, you'llreveal the hidden link between overachievement and low self-worth—and how it quietly fuels the cycle of drinking and self-doubt.try the “50 Things I Like About Me Challenge” and notice how it shifts your self-talk from criticism to compassion.reclaim your worth by celebrating yourself, not your accomplishments—and learn to rest in the truth that you are already enough.Hit play and take on the 50 Things I Like About Me Challenge. Reflect, write, and remind yourself—you are more than what you achieve.Connect with Becca and let her know what you're implementing today! becca@beccajacobson.comThis podcast explores the journey of sober living and sobriety, highlighting how health, mindset shifts, and overcoming regret from binge drinking and drinking can lead to powerful habits that support an alcohol-free lifestyle, especially for professionals and business women seeking self-improvement, confidence, clarity, and lasting empowerment.
Ever notice how fast you react when something—or someone—sets you off? Whether it’s stress, a glass of wine calling your name, or a sharp comment from someone close, it can feel instant… like you don’t even have a choice.In today’s episode, Becca revisits a timeless lesson from Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning—and admits she got something wrong. It’s not the moment before you fall asleep that shapes your day… it’s the space between stimulus and response. That split second is where your real power lives—and where lasting sobriety begins.In this episode, you'lldiscover how this one mindset shift can change the way you respond to cravings, criticism, and chaos.learn why slowing down your reactions builds more confidence, calm, and clarity.feel what freedom truly means when you stop reacting and start choosing.Hit play now to explore the Viktor Frankl mindset that transforms triggers into growth—and start practicing the space that leads to freedom, both in sobriety and in life.Tap here to get the guide that Becca talks about in this episode.This podcast explores the journey of sober living and sobriety, highlighting how health, mindset shifts, and overcoming regret from binge drinking and drinking can lead to powerful habits that support an alcohol-free lifestyle, especially for professionals and business women seeking self-improvement, confidence, clarity, and lasting empowerment.
What do you do when someone passes around the gummies—and you’re trying to stay sober?In this episode, Becca explores one of the most common questions women ask in early sobriety: “Is THC okay?” Rather than rules or restrictions, she guides you toward a deeper reflection on what sobriety truly means to you, what you’re seeking from substances, and how to reconnect with natural joy and emotional freedom.In this episode, you'llreflect on what “sobriety” looks like for you—beyond anyone else’s definitions.experiment with ways to shift your emotional state naturally, without numbing or escaping.embrace the challenge of feeling your emotions fully and finding peace in your own presence.Hit play now to explore how clarity, curiosity, and conscious choice can help you build a sobriety that feels authentic, powerful, and deeply freeing.Tap here to get the guide that Becca talks about in this episode.This podcast explores the journey of sober living and sobriety, highlighting how health, mindset shifts, and overcoming regret from binge drinking and drinking can lead to powerful habits that support an alcohol-free lifestyle, especially for professionals and business women seeking self-improvement, confidence, clarity, and lasting empowerment.
Ever told yourself, “I know I should love myself… but I just can’t”? You’re not alone—and in sobriety, that struggle runs deep.For many women in early recovery, self-love feels out of reach. The old shame, guilt, and self-disgust can feel louder than ever. In this episode, Becca shares how to start healing your relationship with yourself—even if you’re not ready to “love yourself” yet.In this episode, you'llbegin shifting from self-criticism to gentle curiosity about who you’re becoming.cultivate willingness—the quiet mindset that makes lasting sobriety possible.reframe self-love as a practice of permission, not perfection, and feel the weight lift.Press play now to discover how willingness, compassion, and small mindset shifts can help you stay sober—and finally start seeing yourself through kinder eyes.Tap here to get the guide that Becca talks about in this episode.This podcast explores the journey of sober living and sobriety, highlighting how health, mindset shifts, and overcoming regret from binge drinking and drinking can lead to powerful habits that support an alcohol-free lifestyle, especially for professionals and business women seeking self-improvement, confidence, clarity, and lasting empowerment.
“How do you actually stop a craving?” It’s the million-dollar question every sober-curious woman asks herself—especially in those moments when the urge hits hard.If you’ve ever felt like cravings sneak up out of nowhere and hijack your mind, this episode is for you. Becca breaks down what’s really happening when the thought “I need a drink” takes hold—and why cravings aren’t as physical as you think. You’ll hear how she learned to interrupt the pattern that kept her stuck for decades and how you can do the same.In this episode, you'llgrasp how the craving loop starts—and how to break it in real time.apply Becca’s PIC-UP method (Pause, Inhale, Connect) to stop the urge before it snowballs.reclaim your power in the exact moment your mind tries to pull you back toward the bottle.Hit play now to learn how to silence cravings, find your footing, and stay grounded in your choice to live alcohol-free.Join Becca's Sober-Living Community for 40+ women today! This podcast explores the journey of sober living and sobriety, highlighting how health, mindset shifts, and overcoming regret from binge drinking and drinking can lead to powerful habits that support an alcohol-free lifestyle, especially for professionals and business women seeking self-improvement, confidence, clarity, and lasting empowerment.
Ever feel like you’ve been trying to quit drinking for years—but somehow keep ending up back at square one?If you’re a high-achieving woman who’s built a successful life but still struggles to let go of alcohol, this episode is for you. Becca dives into the Law of Applied Effort—and reveals how mindset, not willpower, determines whether you stay stuck or finally break free. You’ll also hear why keeping an open mind might be the single most powerful act you can take in sobriety.In this episode, you'lluncover how persistence (not perfection) is what truly fuels recovery.reflect on how a closed mind kept Becca stuck for decades—and what finally cracked it open.embrace how the simple act of showing up, again and again, transforms failure into freedom.Hit play now to uncover how the Law of Applied Effort can reshape your sobriety—and your life.Tap here to get the guide that Becca talks about in this episode.This podcast explores the journey of sober living and sobriety, highlighting how health, mindset shifts, and overcoming regret from binge drinking and drinking can lead to powerful habits that support an alcohol-free lifestyle, especially for professionals and business women seeking self-improvement, confidence, clarity, and lasting empowerment.
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