
This Is Me: the Identity Gap
What does identity have to do with becoming alcohol-free—and perhaps more importantly, staying alcohol-free? In this solo episode of The Sober Edge , I explore why changing our relationship with alcohol is about so much

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Hosted by Teri Patterson · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 215 episodes
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Are you ready to explore the 'edge' you get from not drinking? Are you curious if not drinking will really change your life for the better? Wondering what to do with all of your energy and mental clarity now that you're not drinking? Join your host Teri Patterson, certified This Naked Mind Senior Coach and functional nutritionist as she interviews men and women who have let go of drinking alcohol and created a life of passion, purpose and joy! Teri brings you tips, tactics and practical knowledge from her work helping people change their relationship with alcohol and take their life to the next level. Want to run a marathon, write a book, create true wellness, or start a business? Get ready to be motivated, inspired and astounded by what is possible with The Sober Edge.
Teri Patterson hosts Sober Edge, a health show with 215 episodes published.

What does identity have to do with becoming alcohol-free—and perhaps more importantly, staying alcohol-free? In this solo episode of The Sober Edge , I explore why changing our relationship with alcohol is about so much

Seven years ago, I walked into a church basement in Colorado to become part of the very first This Naked Mind coaching certification. I had no idea how much that weekend would change my life. In this episode, I'm looking

What happens after you've been alcohol-free for years? For many of us, that's when the real adventure begins. In this heartfelt conversation, Terri welcomes back Michelle Plant—over seven years alcohol-free—to talk about

What if self-sabotage isn't really sabotage at all? In this episode of The Sober Edge , Teri Patterson explores how many of the behaviors we criticize—procrastination, perfectionism, avoidance, people-pleasing, and even

What if the problem isn't that you need more willpower? In this solo episode, Teri explores one of the biggest myths in alcohol-free living: the idea that lasting change comes from simply trying harder. Drawing on neuros

This week on The Sober Edge, I'm joined by my friend Lauren Fay for a conversation that feels honest, thoughtful, and deeply human. Lauren shares the story behind her memoir Blurred Lines—why she chose to move beyond a t

If you've ever felt disconnected from your intuition after stepping away from alcohol, you're not alone. In this solo episode, Teri explores what intuition actually is (hint: it's biological, not mystical), how alcohol d

In this rich and wide-ranging conversation, Teri sits down with award-winning actress Patricia Heaton to explore what really happens when alcohol is no longer part of your life—and what can take its place. From subtle si

What if your purpose isn't something you have to chase—but something you return to? In this conversation, Teri sits down with Peggy Cooney and Brigitta Dau to explore the idea of your "North Star"—your internal compass r

In this episode, I sit down with Deborah Yager to explore what's really underneath the behaviors we're trying to change—whether it's alcohol, food, or patterns we just can't seem to break. We talk about the idea of "alch

In this solo episode of The Sober Edge, Teri shares a powerful story from Mark Nepo about a simple monkey trap: a coconut filled with rice that monkeys refuse to release, even when letting go would set them free. It's a

What if the party was never in the glass? In this episode of The Sober Edge, Teri Patterson is joined by Evan Cudworth—known as The Party Coach—for a refreshing and deeply honest conversation about fun, belonging, and id

Olympians don't rely on willpower — they rely on training. In this episode, Teri Patterson explores how elite athletes approach identity, discipline, recovery, and nervous system regulation — and why those same principle

In this episode of The Sober Edge, Teri Patterson welcomes coach and Reiki master Brigitta Dau for a soulful conversation about what healing truly looks like after alcohol. Rather than focusing only on behavior change, B

Episode 200 is a celebration — and a reflection. In this milestone solo episode, Teri shares the distinction that has shaped her alcohol-free journey and her work with clients: the difference between becoming alcohol-fre

December 31 carries a lot of pressure — to reset, resolve, and reinvent. In this episode, Teri Patterson invites listeners to take a gentler, more grounded approach to the new year. Through the lens of nervous system sci

What if you didn't have to climb your way to alcohol freedom — what if you were already there? In this episode of The Sober Edge, Teri talks with Nigel Jones about the identity shift that makes alcohol-free living feel n

What if you didn't have to climb your way to alcohol freedom — what if you were already there? In this episode of The Sober Edge, Teri talks with Nigel Bruce about the identity shift that makes alcohol-free living feel n

How to Calm the F Down (Fight, Flight, Freeze & Fawn) In this candid and neuroscience-backed episode, Teri breaks down how to "Calm the F Down" by understanding the four core nervous system states—fight, flight, freeze,

In today's episode, Teri welcomes author Ian Fee to discuss his book Wild Ride to Sobriety—a raw, honest, and hopeful look at what it really means to take responsibility for your healing. Together, they dive into: Ian's
Patricia Heaton
actress · October 7th Coalition
1 appearance on this show
Brigitta Dau
life coach, Reiki practitioner, author, speaker
2 appearances on this show
Deborah Yager
master trainer of NLP and high-performance coach · Yager Training
1 appearance on this show
Teri Patterson
Nutritional Therapy · The Sober Nutritionist
2 appearances on this show
Nigel Jones
bestselling author of Walking Back to Happiness, certified hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner, founder of 9KM BY 9AM
1 appearance on this show
Ian Fee
author and entrepreneur
1 appearance on this show
Nancy McKay
certified Equus Coach, author, creator of the BRAVE framework
1 appearance on this show
Amber Hollingsworth
Licensed Professional Counselor, Master Addiction Counselor, creator of Put the Shovel Down · Hope for Families Recovery Consultants
1 appearance on this show
Michelle Houston
To Be Honest Bev
1 appearance on this show
Sophia Graniela
Her Journey Home
1 appearance on this show
Sarah Showard
Tucson Sober Girlfriends
1 appearance on this show
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