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Updated newsletter format: who dis?

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July was my best performing month yet at Ditched the Drink (or any job previous). This makes me so happy. As an enneagram 3, achievement means a lot (too much) to me. As my wins started stacking up, I almost immediately panicked.

How will I sustain this? Now that I have moved the needle, how will I keep it up? Am I a workaholic? Am I burning out? Is it okay for me to succeed? How much, though, can I succeed? Maybe not too much? Maybe I should be okay with just enough or even a little less? Who should I compare myself to? Is it good or bad to have achieved new heights? Do I want this or not? Am I ready for more?

I had to sit down with myself and my nervous system and say, "This is it!" I've arrived at a new summit. I want to be here. I like it here. I have been climbing towards this. I am allowed to enjoy it. 

So for August, I am sitting at this beautiful summit that I have created and worked for and enjoying the view. I am taking a pause to take it all in before moving on. My Insider Go Slow and Savor Challenge was created for me. This month, when given a choice between pushing harder, achieving more, or enjoying myself, I am choosing enjoyment. I want to stay grounded, even when reaching new heights. It turns out I often push for more and the practice of not grinding or hustling is a challenge for me. That's how I know that forced rest and relaxation are exactly what I need to fuel my next level. I am pausing before moving on. It is good. A rest must always come after a push. I know how to take care of myself. I can handle success and achievement. This might sound strange, but I know you get it. Is being the underdog a more comfortable spot for you too?

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The wins last month have given me time, space, and resources to improve my offerings and support more people in their healing, which is always the ultimate goal.

Sometimes taking a step back to reflect, review, evaluate and improve is in order. I am doing it now with this improved newsletter format. My technology has now caught up to me in the way I want to deliver it. It was great that it hasn't been here until now, however, because that is what inspired my new podcast! More to come on this. But first...a few things I've been wanting to share.

I listened to the Be There in Five podcast with Hannah Berner, who I've been following for awhile and then watched her Netflix show, We Ride at Dawn. I loved it. I am (obviously) also watching The Bachelorette and wow, I could talk forever about America's Sweethearts, the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders. There's so much to unpack there. I'll leave it for another day.

I read Sandwich by Catherine Newman and loved it. For anyone in midlife with kids and parents. For anyone who loves the beach. For anyone who wants to eat potato chips, pickles, scallops, and dill. I am obsessed with this beachy cottage mid-life read.

I am now reading Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau and it is the cutest story. I am just giggling all the way through. A come-of-age story with a little rock and roll, and then throw a lot of humor and some addiction in there and you've got yourself a darling read.

Saving the best for last. My Peripeteia Podcast Talk Show for Women is off the charts. The feedback from these conversations is so good. Like, so so so good. The ratings and reviews too. I am blown away.

Definitely listen in if you haven't yet. Rate, review, and subscribe, of course.

Who would you like to see on the guest list?

Finally, something I was going to keep private for my Insiders only, but I haven't figured out how to do that yet, so all of you are getting this story.

Something happened that I want to tell you about. I had a few sips of alcohol.

I ordered a free sprited cocktail that I have had before and it arrived at my table with alcohol in it. This has happened to me a few times before. When I went to the bar to confirm the alcohol in my drink, they said they have a drink with the same name on both the free-spirited and the alcoholic menus. The free-spirited menu is listed first, so I never even saw it with alcohol. I didn't look at the alcohlic drinks. Since I have had it before, I just assumed it was always sans alcohol. I was able to get it switched and I didn't lose my sobriety or anything like that, but it did mess with me for a few days. I started seeing things I hadn't been noticing, like the wine section in certain stores. The idea of alcohol started haunting me, troubling me and scaring me for a few days. I said this out loud to my husband and to my friends (shout out Kate, Tiffany, and Deb). I journaled. I am over it now but it was a feeling I haven't had in a long time.

It gave me so much compassion and understanding for my clients in early sobriety. It is hard. It's a mind-fuck. I love you and I am with you. Come say it out loud to me if you are struggling. Do not isolate yourself; call that mother effer out on a complimentary call.

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