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Struggling with Dry January? I get it
As the nation recovers from the excesses of the festive period, it's reported that over 8 million of us will quit alcohol for the month of January. Some will fly through it, and enter February full of energy; but for others, it's not that easy.
Christine Coulson
Jan 84 min read


Is it time to try working with a sobriety coach?
Quitting alcohol is bloody tough. It's been over three and a half years since I last had an alcoholic drink, but I still remember those days when I was spiralling; frightened that I couldn't keep drinking like I was, but equally frightened that I couldn't stop.
Christine Coulson
Sep 16, 20253 min read


Recommendations for quitting alcohol, sobriety and the sober curious - podcasts!
I blooming love a podcast and have a rota of downloads to my Podcast App about cricket, comedy, food, true crime and - of course -...
Christine Coulson
Mar 14, 20253 min read


Recommendations for quitting alcohol, sobriety and the sober curious - books!
Christine offers some literatary suggestions for books she recommends to clients or anyone else who asks!
Christine Coulson
Jan 28, 20252 min read


The 'binge drinking' documentary that shows change IS possible
This morning, I caught up on a powerful documentary on alcohol - the BBC's 'Panorama: Binge Drinking and Me'. You can currently find it...
Christine Coulson
Nov 28, 20243 min read


Why we need to redefine 'loneliness'
I googled the definition of loneliness and it made me angry. We need to redefine it and here's why.
Christine Coulson
Oct 18, 20244 min read


Living Alone in Sobriety: The private journey to inner strength
Living alone presents a unique challenge if you're starting to be privately concerned about your relationship with alcohol. I wrote a...
Christine Coulson
Aug 17, 20243 min read


EURO 2024: What to do when the nation turns to booze...
Today heralds the start of UEFA's Euro 2024 - a competition that will see home nations Scotland and England compete against other...
Christine Coulson
Jun 14, 20244 min read


Mindful Drinking: A harmful oxymoron or helpful step to reframing the way we think about alcohol?
"Mindful Drinking: A harmful oxymoron or helpful step to reframing the way we think about alcohol?"
Christine Coulson
Feb 11, 20243 min read


Secret Sipping: How living alone changed my drinking
I love living alone. This arrangement can lead to unique challenges if you're starting to worry about your relationship with alcohol.
Christine Coulson
Jan 19, 20244 min read


2 Years Sober: From Firsts to Foundations
As I was putting it together, something became apparent. And that was the difference between Year 1 and Year 2 of my sobriety.
Christine Coulson
Jan 3, 20244 min read


When I knew things had to change...
I was lying in bed, head pounding and feeling sick after another night that didn’t go to plan. This had to stop.
Christine Coulson
Sep 8, 20232 min read


The Times I Failed to Quit Alcohol
I talk a lot about the positive impact sobriety has had on me. But today, I want to talk about some of the times I didn't quit.
Christine Coulson
Jul 24, 20234 min read
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