Welcome to Episode 1 of The Natural High Life - the podcast exploring how to feel better, live brighter, and create real highs in life… naturally.

In this first episode, we introduce ourselves, share our personal journeys with sobriety, and open up about why we felt called to create this podcast and community. From the highs, lows, awkward moments, and life-changing lessons, this is the honest beginning of the journey.

We also dive into our very first Natural High of the Week: Gratitude. Sounds simple… because it is. But science shows gratitude can improve mood, reduce stress, strengthen relationships, support sleep, and even help rewire the brain toward greater wellbeing. Not bad for something free.

Inside this episode we explore:

• Our individual paths to sobriety
• Why we created The Natural High Life
• How gratitude changes the brain and body
• Practical ways to build a gratitude habit that actually sticks
• Our challenge for the week: bringing gratitude into daily life
• How you can join the journey with us

Over the next week, we’ll both be putting this practice to the test in real life - and in the next episode, we’ll share the good, the bad, and the slightly chaotic truth of how it went. We’ll also reveal the next Natural High to explore together.

This podcast is built on community, connection, and shared growth - so come join in. Let us know how you get on, share your own stories, and be part of the movement. We’ll also have some beautiful prizes and giveaways for listeners along the way.

Because feeling good shouldn’t always come in a bottle.

Research & References

Emmons, R.A. et al. - Counting blessings versus burdens: an experimental investigation of gratitude and subjective well-being in daily life https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12585811/

Wong, Y.J. et al. - Does gratitude writing improve the mental health of psychotherapy clients? Evidence from a randomized controlled trial https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27139595/

James Clear - Atomic Habits

Find Us In Person

Both Clodagh & Aisling teach yoga at the beautiful Cork Lotus Yoga studio. Check out the full class schedule at corklotusyoga.com

💚 This week's discount for our Natural High Lifers - Doctrine Skincare. Use code TNHL15 for 15% off any full-sized, full-price product at doctrineskincare.com

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Disclaimer

We are two Irish women who quit drinking and found our way - we are not doctors, therapists, or medical professionals of any kind. Nothing you hear on The Natural High Life podcast or read in our show notes should be taken as medical advice, a diagnosis, or a substitute for professional support. If something we discuss sparks a question about your own health or wellbeing, please bring it to your GP or a qualified healthcare professional. And if you're in a difficult place right now, please don't let anything you hear here delay you from reaching out to someone who can really help. 💚

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