In this episode I sit down with Ros Thompson to explore the emotional ups and downs that come with staying sober during the festive season.

I talk openly about my own early sobriety, how frightened I used to feel at Christmas and the pressure of being around people who expected me to drink. Ros’s calm, grounded approach to Bach flower remedies brings a soothing clarity to the conversation, and I share how tools like these supported me during the moments when triggers were everywhere.

I also talk honestly about the early years of my recovery, the fear of failing again and the strategies I still lean on today. From boundaries to planning ahead to choosing the right environments, I explore how I stay steady through a time that used to overwhelm me.

Ros explains which remedies help with fear, confidence and emotional overload, especially when family dynamics or social events stir up old patterns.

Highlights:

(01:40) Ros’s story of discovering flower remedies through a feisty pony

(05:55) How emotional patterns respond to Bach flower support

(09:58) Why winter and Christmas amplify stress and old wounds

(15:22) My early sobriety struggles and fear of relapse

(19:43) The strategies I use to protect my recovery at gatherings

(26:26) Ros’s go to remedies for calm, confidence and festive overwhelm

Connect with Ros:

ros2413@googlemail.com

www.remediesbyros.com

https://www.facebook.com/ros.thompson.12

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ros-thompson-menopausetrainer-bachflowerpractitioner/

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Future Life Progression

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In this episode, I’m joined by Deborah Mendez for an honest conversation about the addictions we rarely talk about.

Not just substances, but achievement, exercise, validation and even community.

Deborah shares her journey through exercise addiction, burnout and corporate misalignment, and how those experiences reshaped the way she leads today.

We also talk about the difference between hustle and flow, doing inner work without getting stuck in it, and why authentic leadership starts with self awareness and compassion.

Highlights:

(02:10) When exercise crossed the line from coping to burnout

(05:45) The hidden addictions we praise, achievement, status and hustle

(09:30) Losing your sense of agency is the real warning sign

(13:40) What alignment actually feels like in your body and energy

(17:55) Why inner work is about evolution, not fixing yourself

(22:10) Leading with compassion without burning yourself out

Find out more about Deborah:

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Phone: 07989 584084

Email: deborahmendes001@gmail.com

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Future Life Progression

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In this episode, I am joined by Matt and Sara from Solutions Makers for a clear and relatable look at why we get in our own way.

We talk about burnout, habits, and the brain’s tendency to pull us back into old patterns, even when we want better for ourselves.

What I love about this conversation is how simple and doable their advice feels.

No pressure, no perfection, just real guidance on taking small steps that genuinely shift your day to day life.

Highlights:

(01:38) Burnout and rebuilding life

(06:12) Why knowing better does not mean doing better

(14:05) The brain’s reward loops and self sabotage

(23:47) Morning rituals that protect energy

(31:10) Tiny steps that build real change

(38:52) Understanding identity and habit patterns

Find out more about Matt and Sara:

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Our Solutions Manual (podcast, articles, courses)

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Future Life Progression

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