Episode 139: Giving Up Alcohol — A Life-Changing Decision (with Recovery Coach Mary Gilmer)
Description
In this episode, Matt speaks with Mary Gilmer, a recovery coach who has been sober for over 30 years and now works globally helping individuals navigate addiction and mental health challenges.
They explore their personal journeys into sobriety, reflecting on the early days of recovery and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.
Together, they cover:
• Why they stopped drinking — and what those early days looked like.
• The difference between sobriety and emotional sobriety.
• How nervous system regulation supports long-term recovery.
• The role of movement, nutrition, and sleep in holistic wellbeing.
• Simple techniques to support mental and emotional health through recovery.
If you're considering getting sober — or you're already sober but want to deepen your emotional wellbeing — this episode is for you.
Want to contact Mary? Details below:
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