The day I found peace on this sober journey. By Alyson Premo.

The day I found peace on this sober journey was the day I finally accepted alcohol couldn't be a part of my life anymore.

How many of us time and time again try everything we can to keep alcohol in our lives?

Things we say like...

✋🏻 "I don't have a problem. It's normal to have two glasses of wine a night."

✋🏻 "It's just a habit. Nothing more than that. I can control how much I have or when I can drink."

✋🏻 "I just want to have alcohol here or there or on special occasions."

Why do we do this? Why do we convince ourselves that all we need is a break or to cut back, and we'll be fine? Maybe for some of you, that's the case, but for most of us, it doesn't work like that.

Instead of constantly going back and forth, hating yourself, and trying so hard to keep a toxic substance in your life, why don't you use that same energy to get rid of it?

👉🏻 What would it feel like if you accepted that alcohol isn't for you anymore?

👉🏻 What would be possible for you if you used your mental energy to let go of alcohol instead of holding on to it?

Seriously think about it.

The day I accepted I couldn't drink like a "normal" drinker (whatever that is) was the day I found peace on this sober journey because I stopped resisting what my soul already knew.

I want that same peace for you. ❤️

The mothers in the Confidently Be Booze Free - 60 Day Challenge that kicked off on Monday are SO happy they joined. They are supporting one another, checking in every morning to see how their night went, and educating themselves on how you can be confident on this alcohol free journey.

❌ Did you miss out on enrolling? Message me (@alysonpremo), and I will send you the link to get in ASAP to be a part of a great group of women!

Are groups not your thing, and you know deep down you need 1:1 support from someone who gets it and has helped hundreds of women change their relationship with alcohol? Click here to apply for the 90 Day 1:1 Coaching Program.

💥 I only have ONE spot open for November so if you're interested, apply NOW so that we get set up a brief chat!

Alcohol is a trick disguised as a treat. By Alyson Premo.

Don't be fooled; alcohol is a trick, not a treat.

I tell this story every Halloween since I've been sober, but you're going to hear it again because I KNOW there are some of you out there who need to hear it.

Five years ago, I took my son trick-or-treating and put wine in a red solo cup (classy). Between the rain showers, holding an umbrella, and trying to make sure my son wasn’t going to get hit by a car, I spilled RED WINE all over my jacket. Seriously, ALL OVER.

I was a hot mess, and I thought this was normal behavior. No, this isn’t normal, and my son didn’t deserve a mother who was more worried about having her sips of wine than watching his excitement.

This year my son is going with his friends, and I won't even be there, and to be honest, it makes me a little sad because it makes me reflect on what I missed out on in the past.

👉🏻 There were too many holidays that I prioritized alcohol over him.

👉🏻 Too many holidays that I missed out on memories.

👉🏻 Too many holidays that my mindset was garbage, and I was more irritated than happy.

And this is why I share my story and guide women to a life without alcohol because I don't want you to make the same mistakes I did. I don't want you looking back with regret for what you missed out on. Trust me. They grow up way too fast, and these moments you CANNOT get back.

Yes, some days are hard.

Yes, parenting can be challenging.

BUT dealing with the regret, guilt, hangovers, and all the shitty con's of drinking is even HARDER.

🎃 And this is why alcohol is a trick disguised as a treat.

❌ If you're reading this and struggling, this is your sign to put the bottle down for the holidays so that you can be present this holiday season.

Need a guide, support system, and education to help you ditch alcohol this holiday season and beyond? Join the Confidently Be Booze Free - 60 Day Challenge starting November 1st!

Click here for all deets and to register.

P.S. This is may be the last LIVE round of the challenge, so if you're on the fence, there is no better time than NOW!

Sobriety has given me so much more than drinking ever could. By Alyson Premo.

Sobriety has given me so much more than drinking ever could.

My wish for this lifetime is for others to become deconditioned to the belief that alcohol is fun, sexy, a way to relax, and a necessary requirement for adulthood so that you can "fit in."

❌ Fuck fitting in.

❌ Fuck the status quo.

❌ Fuck the thinking that alcohol is the only way to survive hard days, good days, or social outings.

I get fired up and am so passionate about this because people think alcohol is the way to get through life. But did you ever stop to think how much alcohol is holding you back from your desires and who you really want to be in this lifetime?

❌ Alcohol dims your shine.

❌ Alcohol makes you play small.

❌ Alcohol takes away the ability to go after what you want in life.

And no, you don't need to be at the lowest of low's to question your relationship with alcohol. You don't need to progress from social drinking to nightly drinking to drinking all day long. Trust me. I've been there, and it is not fun.

👉🏻 You have the opportunity RIGHT NOW to say this isn't what I want for my life.

👉🏻 You have the opportunity to say alcohol isn't making me feel good, so why am I keeping something that makes me feel worse in my life?

👉🏻 You have the opportunity to say enough is enough.

👉🏻 You have the opportunity to say you know what? I'm fucking sick and tired of being sick and tired.

I know you believe alcohol gives you something, whether that be an escape, a way to handle social situations, or you don't want to let it go because you're fearful of a life without it. But what you should be fearful of is a life with it.

I'm living a life of alcohol freedom, time freedom, and financial freedom, and this was all possible because I ditched alcohol FOR GOOD.

❌ Are you ready to see for yourself all that ditching alcohol can do for your life?

If you said, "hell yes, I'm done living this way," and are ready to do the damn thing once and for all. Then YOU are who I want to be in the Confidently Be Booze Free - 60 Day Challenge starting November 1st!

Click here to grab one of the 40 spots!

Mommy wine culture. By Alyson Premo.

Mommy wine culture adds another justification to the endless list of reasons why we don't think our drinking is "that bad".

👉🏻 Other moms drinking at sporting events? That means I'm good!

👉🏻 Other moms talking about their nightly glass of wine to unwind? That means I'm good too!

I'm here to tell you that mommy wine culture is toxic and will have you comparing your consumption to the mom next door, just so that you can continue to drink.

Ultimately, we'll seek out any justification until we take a real hard look at our alcohol intake and how it makes us feel. Not making you feel good? That's all the reason you need to ditch alcohol.

Are you having a hard time leaving mommy wine culture behind? Keep reading! 👇🏻

A week from today, the Confidently Be Booze Free - 60 Day Challenge - Holiday Edition BEGINS, and I'm so excited! Why? Because this program has changed HUNDREDS of mothers' lives. Ultimately they saved their own damn self, but I gave them the gentle nudge and encouragement that they needed to a better life without alcohol.

The secret sauce to this challenge is the small group size and the high-level personalized support from me (@alysonpremo), which includes a 1:1 call, TWO 90-minute group coaching calls, and accountability check-ins NIGHTLY. And that's only a small fraction of what's included. Never mind the daily audio lessons, journal prompts, worksheets, bonuses, and the judgment-free space to express what you feel when no one else seems to understand.

You are made for so much more than feeling like a failure, a bad mom, and all the other negative things that are going on in your head, from you not being able to nip this drinking cycle in the bud.

By the way, YOU ARE NOT A BAD MOM for getting sucked in by a chemically addictive substance, and I want you to see how amazing you are for even knowing that you need to change your relationship with alcohol. Not everyone has that level of self-awareness, so give yourself kudos right now.

Self-awareness is the first step, but then it's on you to start taking action.

Click here to take action and join us!

P.S. Were you on the waitlist? Check your email for your discount code that expires on October 28th at 11:59 pm EST!

One of the many perks of sobriety. By Alyson Premo.

One of the many perks of sobriety:

Knowing I can pick my child and his friends up at any time of night.

It's the weekend, and you know what that means - kid's sports and activities. And for those moms whose kids can't drive yet, what does that mean? Carting them around everywhere.

Let's be real. I enjoy being in my bed by 9 pm but knowing that I can pick my child and his friends up whenever they need feels good and is the definition of a responsible parent.

While I'm an introvert and strive off of one-on-one conversations and being home rather than in big groups, my son is the complete opposite. He's a total extrovert and thrives off being surrounded by others. And he is constantly on the go, which for an 11-year-old, who does that mean drives him around everywhere?

You guessed it, ME.

I can't even imagine if I was drinking. I'd be irritable that I couldn't start drinking earlier, or I'd have a few drinks and then drive them around.

❌ How unsafe and irresponsible would that be? Just to preface, I did that back in the day, and that is one thing that's taken me a while to let go of. The guilt, regret, and shame from that can be crippling, but nothing I can do about it now but be the parent my child needs and deserves.

I sometimes wonder if other parents who know my story or who have creeped me on social media deem me as an unsafe parent because of my past, but that's a topic for another day.

But right now, I'm grateful that my son gets to do what he loves, which is watching sports teams in town, being with his friends, and playing soccer.

If I were still drinking, he wouldn't be able to enjoy all of this, and neither would I. Grateful for this sober life every single day!

👀 Keep an eye on this page and your emails! TOMORROW my (@alysonpremo) signature program Confidently Be Booze Free - 60 Day Challenge is opening back up for the holidays with new content geared specifically for the season.

I'm so flipping excited to meet all of you who join me to close out the rest of 2021 without alcohol as your crutch. So that you can enjoy moments with your kids, start new traditions that don't involve booze, and most importantly, FEEL BETTER mentally, physically, and on a soul level going into 2022.

Stop comparing your sobriety journey with some random person on the internet. By Alyson Premo.

Stop comparing your sobriety journey with some random person on the internet.

This topic comes up a lot with my 1:1 clients and challenge participants. The comparison game. The thoughts of, "they have it all together and enjoy this sober life, so why can't I be like that too." Or "everyone successful in sobriety meditates, so that means I HAVE to do it too to be successful."

First, there are many pathways to sobriety. That notion that you have to read all the quit lit, listen to all the sober podcasts, meditate for 15 minutes every day, and journal every day are ways to enhance your recovery, but they aren't the end all be all.

At the end of the day, you have to find what works for YOU. Not what the sober influencer says. Not what the person in AA says. YOU. But I will add a little disclaimer there if your way isn't producing results, then listen to someone because your way isn't working, so be willing to take some pointers from someone who's been in your shoes.

Second, we're not seeing someone's demise in real-time. We're seeing them declare I'm sober. We all have our own struggles in getting sober, so leave that comparison at the door. The only person you should be comparing yourself to is your past self.

One of my most popular programs for support on this sober journey is BACK for the holidays and starting on November 1st!

Confidently Be Booze Free Holiday Edition opens its doors soon. This will be an ALL NEW 60 Day Challenge with new content relevant to the holiday season.

Do you want to be one of the 40 moms to join us and receive your $100 discount code? All you have to do is get on the waitlist BEFORE it closes on Wednesday.

❌ Once the waitlist is closed on Wednesday, you WILL NOT be able to get a discount code and will have to pay FULL PRICE—no ifs, ands, or buts.

Click here before it's too late!! -> -> -> @sobermomtribe

👉🏻 Did you know? If you enroll in the 90 Day 1:1 Coaching Program, you get the Challenge for FREE! If you want the brand new 60 Day Challenge at no cost, then apply for this 1:1 program by clicking here.

No book, podcast, course, or coach has the power to stop you from drinking. By Alyson Premo.

No book, podcast, course, or coach has the power to stop you from drinking. That power comes from within yourself.

Maybe some of you are thinking, but you're a sobriety coach, you have a podcast (on hiatus, but you can still catch up on 51 episodes of Sober As A Mother), and you offer courses, so are you telling me that's all a waste of time and money? Absolutely NOT!

What I'm saying is these are all amazing tools and ways to help you get to your ultimate goal of not drinking, but those tools don't have the power alone to stop you from drinking. That power only comes from YOU.

I have many women (I don't even know how many at this point) who credit me for their sobriety. While that's an amazing compliment and I'm grateful to be able to guide women to a fulfilling life without alcohol. I didn't do that. YOU did that. I was your guide, accountability partner, and cheerleader, but the power is ALL on you love.

All this to say, please don't stop listening to podcasts, reading quit lit, or investing in coaches and programs either. Just because you hold the power to quit drinking doesn't mean that you should be doing it without any support. You'd be doing a huge disservice to yourself thinking that you can.

One of my most popular programs for support on this sober journey is BACK for the holidays!!

Confidently Be Booze Free Holiday Edition opens its doors soon. This will be an ALL NEW 60 Day Challenge with new content relevant to the holiday season.

Do you want to be one of the 40 moms to join us and receive your $100 discount code? Um, this is a definite no-brainer, yes, if you've been struggling! Click here to get on the waitlist!

❌ Once the waitlist is closed (heads up that will be in the next few days), you WILL NOT be able to get a discount code and will have to pay FULL PRICE—no ifs, ands, or buts.

Click here before it's too late!!

👉🏻 Did you know? If you enroll in the 90 Day 1:1 Coaching Program, you get the Challenge for FREE! If you want the brand new 60 Day Challenge at no cost, then apply for this 1:1 program by clicking here.

There's nothing that a drink will fix. By Alyson Premo.

Absolutely nothing.

👉🏻 Stressed after a long workday and using alcohol to "fix" it?

👉🏻 Overwhelmed with mom duties, household chores, being a wife, and using alcohol to "fix" it?

👉🏻 Anxious about all the events in the world and using alcohol to "fix" them?

❌ I (@alysonpremo) have a serious question - how has that "fix" been working out for you? I'm assuming not so well since you're on this page.

Alcohol is not a true fix, but do you want to know what is?

Working through why you have those feelings in the first place and finding a solution that doesn't involve making you feel worse off.

Most likely, what you really need and deserve is rest, support, and a toolbox full of healthy coping mechanisms. NOT ALCOHOL.

If this sounds like you, then keep reading.👇🏻

Are you ready for this?!?!

The 60 Day Alcohol Free Challenge that you've been inquiring about for months now is coming back for the holiday season!!

Confidently Be Booze Free Holiday Edition opens its doors soon, and I'm doing it with a twist. This will be an ALL NEW 60 Day Challenge with new content relevant to the holiday season.

Who's f*cking excited? Because I am!!

Do you want to be one of the 40 moms to join us and receive your $100 discount code? If you just said, "hell yeah," in your head, then YOU are who I want to be a part of this challenge, so click here to get on the waitlist!

❌ Once the waitlist is closed, you WILL NOT be able to get a discount code and will have to pay FULL PRICE—no ifs, ands, or buts.

So I will say it again - get on that waitlist!!

Click here before it's too late!!

👉🏻 Did you know? If you enroll in the 90 Day 1:1 Coaching Program, you get the Challenge for FREE! If not, now you do so if you'd like to receive personalized support throughout the rest of the year, all while getting the brand new 60 Day Challenge at no cost, then apply by clicking here.

P.S. I only have ONE spot left for October for the 1:1 Program!

One of the many perks of sobriety: By Alyson Premo.

One of the many perks of sobriety:

No longer waking up with the dread of the texts I sent the night before.

OMG! What a sh*tshow my life used to be the morning after drinking.

The crazy texts to my ex wondering why he wouldn't get back together with me. 😳

The things I posted on Facebook about my son's dad not paying child support. 😬

The random men I would connect with through dating apps for a hookup. 😩

Total cringe right now as I remember those times.

The thing is, that wasn't really me. That was the alcohol bringing up all the suppressed emotions I was feeling. I would stuff it all down, drink it away, and then one night it would come out in a wrath.

What it all came back to was pain and hurt. I was in so much pain from what I felt as being abandoned my whole life.

I was the girl who was unlovable. I was the girl that was the last hoorah before they went off and found the one. I was the not enough girl. I was the fun girl.

And all those feelings that I never expressed would come out as anger, sadness, and promiscuity.

When I removed alcohol, I finally started to see why I was drinking in the first place, and boy was it uncomfortable to see that it was me standing in my own way the whole entire time.

Do I still say some stupid things through text? Absolutely. But that's me in a continual process of growth, trying to respond rather than react. Something that has been a challenge for me but has gotten WAY better. But at least I know those aren't alcohol-fueled texts anymore.

Are you stuffing your emotions down and drinking them away? One day, if it hasn't already, those will come out, and it's not going to be pretty.

The way out of the drinking cycle is to sit with the uncomfortable feelings, express them, and talk through what has been plaguing you for so long, NOT suppress them.

If you're struggling with this, I encourage you to apply for the 90 Day 1:1 Coaching Program, where I hold that space for you that is so needed to heal.

Maybe you're saying I can do this on my own. You can, but it will be a lot harder and take you a lot longer, so why not accept the support?

Click here to apply!

Who is no longer fooled by the marketing tactics of Big Alcohol? By Alyson Premo.

"Every bottle of our limited-edition Pink Glitter Chardonnay helps fund clinical trials for breast cancer."

Biggest eye-roll ever when I saw this ad in my feed. This seems counterintuitive to me. Why? Because alcohol INCREASES your risk of breast cancer. You want us to buy alcohol to fund breast cancer research? Hmmm. My logical thinking brain says this doesn't make any sense.

How about we don't drink alcohol, and our chances of getting breast cancer decrease? Now that's a cause I can get behind. Why can't we be promoting Sober October and Breast Cancer Awareness TOGETHER in the same month? Like go sober for 31 days during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and donate the money you would've spent on booze to help fund clinical trials. Seems more productive to me. 

This is straight from WebMD. "Alcohol can increase levels of estrogen and other hormones associated with hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer. Alcohol also may increase breast cancer risk by damaging DNA in cells. In general, studies have found that the more you drink regularly over time, the higher your chances of having breast cancer. If you’re a woman and you have three drinks per week, your odds are 15% higher than a woman who doesn’t drink at all. And this risk goes up an estimated 10% for each extra drink per week."

3 drinks per week? That's it. To increase your chances of getting breast cancer and 10% per drink after that. I can't even count how much alcohol I drank before I got sober, but it was way more than 3 drinks per week, and if you're on this page, I bet most of you were way over that as well. 

I don't post this information ever to scare anyone I post to educate. No matter how glitzy and glamourous a pink bottle of champagne looks, it is not helping your overall health, and it's increasing your chance of not only getting breast cancer, but throat, mouth, bowel, and liver cancer. No thanks, I'll pass on the added risk. 

You want to be around for your kids and grandkids, right? So put down the wine, and if you're having trouble doing that, then that's what extra support is for. I (@alysonpremo) have ONE spot available for my 90 Day 1:1 Coaching Program. More information on what the program is in our stories.

If you want that spot, then grab it by clicking here and applying!