Soulful and Sober

About Soulful and Sober

Soulful and Sober is for the woman in midlife who wants to stop drinking, break the alcohol start-over cycle, and finally feel good in her alcohol-free life. Maybe you look put together on the outside, but privately you’re exhausted from moderating, making alcohol rules, taking breaks, starting over, or wondering if your drinking is really a problem. You want to stop thinking about alcohol so much, trust yourself again, feel better in your body, and create a life you actually enjoy without needing a drink to relax, cope, or have fun. Here, we go beyond simply quitting drinking and talk about what actually helps you stay alcohol-free and move forward: anxiety, sleep, cravings, self-trust, relationships, food noise, perfectionism, people-pleasing, intuition, purpose, and the deeper patterns that can keep you stuck. I’m Chrissy Janiga, a licensed social worker, alcohol-free coach, and author of Soul-Led Sobriety. I spent years questioning my own relationship with alcohol, trying to moderate, making rules, taking breaks, and wondering if I really needed to stop because my life still looked successful from the outside. I finally walked away from alcohol in 2022, and it changed far more than what was in my glass. I started this podcast because I know how lonely and confusing that in-between place can feel, especially when you haven’t hit a traditional “rock bottom” but you know alcohol is keeping you from the life you want. I want to give you the honest conversations, practical tools, and deeper support I wish I had when I was figuring it out for myself. If you’re new here, start with my free training, The 3 Shifts That Help Women Break Free From the Alcohol Start-Over Cycle and Wake Up to the Life They’re Meant to Live. You’ll find it in the show notes.

Publisher

Chrissy Janiga | Intuitive Alcohol Free Coach

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 May 2024

Latest episode

26 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

74 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Oct 2026

   Ep - 73 Walks Without Wine: 5 Ways to Rethink Your Relationship With Alcohol

   Have you ever wondered why you keep thinking about quitting drinking but struggle to make a lasting change? In this episode, I'm introducing my new FREE Walks Without Wine audio series, designed to help you explore your relationship with alcohol, understand your drinking patterns, and discover what's possible beyond drinking. Through five short audio lessons and a companion workbook, we'll explore why moderation doesn't always work, what you might actually be missing when you crave alcohol, and how an alcohol-free life can open the door to greater self-trust, purpose, and personal growth. Whether you're sober curious, struggling with grey-area drinking, or already alcohol-free, this series will help you get curious about the life you want to create. I'm also sharing some exciting updates about my recent speaking event and upcoming Soul-Led Sobriety audiobook! 💜 Get the FREE Walks Without Wine Series (https://chrissyjaniga.com/walk-without-wines-series) 💜 Get My Book, Soul-Led Sobriety (https://a.co/d/0elClrJ3)

2. 

   16 Oct 2026

   Ep 72 - Is Alcohol Holding You Back? How Drinking Affects Your Energy, Anxiety, and Personal Growth

   Have you ever felt like alcohol is holding you back from becoming the person you know you're meant to be? In this episode of Soulful and Sober, we're exploring how drinking affects your energy, anxiety, mental clarity, and personal growth. We'll talk about why so many successful women feel stuck in the cycle of drinking, how alcohol can disconnect you from your intuition, and what becomes possible when you decide to make a change. You don't need to hit rock bottom to recognize that alcohol isn't serving you anymore. Sometimes, you simply know you're meant for more. Connect with me: * Learn more about the Sober and Sovereign Membership (https://chrissyjaniga.com/) * Buy my book, Soul-Led Sobriety (https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Led-Sobriety-Fulfilling-Spiritual-Joy-Filled/dp/1968164944/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8) *Free Webinar: The 3 Shifts that Help Women Break Free From the Alcohol Start-Over Cycle and Wake Up to the Life They're Meant to Live (https://talk2chrissy.com/register-mc?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleATpQ-hwZG9mAmZkaWQWUMWNdlZumPeNAXsP-Y9plDNs0coc8mV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp-U-xMQ3-dhG562dYA-4sP-n5gn4sLQu2ZpDyc09OWxyqWiGCUoPX3KgE_ba_aem_tJR4Rh0oGMjaAFPZNa0Uag) *Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/chrissyjaniga?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&vrfl=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==)

3. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Ep 71 - Trying to Moderate Your Drinking? Why It Keeps You Stuck

   If you’ve ever told yourself, “I’ll only drink on weekends,” “I’ll just have two,” or “I’ll do better next time,” this episode is for you. For years, I tried to moderate my drinking. I made rules, took breaks, started over and spent way too much mental energy thinking about alcohol. In this episode, I’m talking about why alcohol moderation can keep you stuck in the start-over cycle, the all-or-nothing thinking that makes stopping feel so overwhelming, and why changing your relationship with alcohol is about more than just willpower. We’ll also explore a bigger question: What could your life become about if alcohol wasn’t taking up so much space? If you’re tired of trying to control your drinking and wondering if there’s something more for you, this episode will give you a different way to look at what’s really keeping you stuck. Connect with me: * Learn more about the Sober and Sovereign Membership (https://chrissyjaniga.com/) * Buy my book (https://a.co/d/0ixztShd) * Free Webinar: The 3 Shifts that Help Women Break Free From the Alcohol Start-Over Cycle and Wake Up to the Life They're Meant to Live (https://talk2chrissy.com/register-mc?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleATpQ-hwZG9mAmZkaWQWUMWNdlZumPeNAXsP-Y9plDNs0coc8mV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp-U-xMQ3-dhG562dYA-4sP-n5gn4sLQu2ZpDyc09OWxyqWiGCUoPX3KgE_ba_aem_tJR4Rh0oGMjaAFPZNa0Uag) *Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/chrissyjaniga?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&stkn=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==)

Who has been a guest on Soulful and Sober

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Stephanie
• Chrissy Janiga
• Julie Brumley

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 23 / 100

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Quality

26

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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