What We Really Bring Into the New Year
Sober Edge
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 science and identity-based change, she explores why real transformation doesn’t begin with a calendar date — and why becoming alcohol-free (and living alcohol-free) teaches us how to carry wisdom forward instead of starting over. This episode is a reflection on roots, identity, and the quiet power of honoring who you already are as you step into what’s next. SHOW NOTES...
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Walking Back to Happiness with Nigel Jones
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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 natural, expansive, and deeply aligned. Drawing on NLP, hypnotherapy, and lived experience, Nigel explains why changing how you see yourself changes everything — and why the mental battle disappears when identity leads the way. This is a conversation about becoming, not depriving. About clarity, not control. And about what’s possible when you stop negotiating and start...
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Walking Back to Happiness with Nigel Bruce
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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 natural, expansive, and deeply aligned. Drawing on NLP, hypnotherapy, and lived experience, Nigel explains why changing how you see yourself changes everything — and why the mental battle disappears when identity leads the way. This is a conversation about becoming, not depriving. About clarity, not control. And about what’s possible when you stop negotiating and start...
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How to Calm the F Down
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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, and fawn—and how they influence behavior, urges, and emotional patterns in alcohol-free living. Drawing on her recent trauma-informed nervous system certification, she reveals how alcohol numbs dysregulation, why early AF life can feel overwhelming, and how simple body-based tools help restore safety, self-trust, and emotional clarity. Listeners will walk away with...
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From Wild Ride to Solid Ground: Living AF with Ian Fee
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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 “wild ride” years and the moment he knew something needed to change The turning point where responsibility stopped feeling like blame and started feeling like liberation Why recovery isn’t linear and the stages Ian now recognizes in hindsight How identity shifts happen over time (and why early sobriety often feels like a personality remodel) The brain...
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10 Things I Love About Sobriety (at 10 Years AF)
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In this milestone episode of The Sober Edge Podcast, Teri Patterson, The Sober Nutritionist, celebrates her 10-year alcohol-free anniversary with a heartfelt reflection on the journey that changed everything. She shares 3 promises she’s made to herself, 2 changes that surprised her, and 5 lessons that continue to guide her life — blending personal story with practical wisdom. From the way our brains learn safety and joy, to how community becomes the real secret ingredient, this episode is a love letter to growth, grace, and staying the course. 🎧 Listen to learn why healing is...
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A BRAVE Conversation with Nancy McKay
Sober Edge
In this episode of The Sober Edge, Teri sits down with Nancy McKay — certified Equus Coach, author, and creator of the BRAVE framework. Nancy shares how horses help us reconnect to truth and emotional honesty, guiding people in recovery to rediscover self-trust and empowerment. Together, Teri and Nancy explore the five pillars of BRAVE— Belief, Resilience, Authenticity, Voice, and Empowerment — and how these qualities transform the way we live, lead, and love in sobriety. Whether you’re early in your alcohol-free journey or walking confidently in recovery, this conversation invites you...
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The Hard Truth About “Just One Less”
Sober Edge
We’ve all heard it: “If you’re drinking five nights a week, cut back to three.” It sounds like a reasonable step, but here’s the truth—your brain doesn’t heal from “just less.” In fact, even small amounts of alcohol keep your reward circuitry, stress hormones, and sleep disrupted. In this episode, I dive into: How alcohol hijacks dopamine and why cutting back doesn’t restore balance The pain-pleasure seesaw (Dr. Anna Lembke’s research) and why even one drink tips it Why your stress, sleep, and mental clarity don’t truly improve until abstinence ...
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The Creative Side of Healing with Adriana Marchione
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In this episode of The Sober Edge, Adriana Marchione joins me to explore how art in all its forms can be a powerful tool for healing and recovery. Adriana shares her journey from movement and dance into formal training in Expressive Arts Therapy, and how creativity helps us reconnect with ourselves, regulate our nervous systems, and discover unexpected insights. We talk about the accessibility of creativity—even for those who don’t see themselves as “artists”—and how it can open a pathway to deeper healing in an alcohol-free life.
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Hope for Families - Real Talk with Amber Hollingsworth
Sober Edge
On this episode of The Sober Edge, I’m joined by Amber Hollingsworth, a family recovery expert who has spent nearly 20 years helping loved ones find a path through the chaos of addiction. Amber is known for her refreshingly direct and practical approach—what she jokingly calls being “a little bossy.” Instead of leaving families guessing at what to do or say, Amber offers clear, actionable guidance that can ease tension, reduce resentment, and create real change. We talk about how families can support their loved ones without losing themselves, why trying to “always say the right...
info_outlineMeditation - Mindfulness - Peace - Suffering. My guest today, Ramananda John Welshon's has practiced meditation for over 50 years and shares his personal journey that led him to studying religion and meditation as his life's work.
Highlights include:
- His healing journey
- A miraculous moment
- His rememberance of Ram Dass and Stephen Levine
- The difference between mindfulness and meditation
- What meditation means to him
I loved this conversation and the peace I felt being in the presence of someone grounded in love. I hope it will delight you as well!
JOHN E. WELSHONS (“Ramananda”) is a contemporary spiritual teacher and meditation teacher whose teachings weave together the world’s great mystical and contemplative traditions.
He lectures and leads workshops, classes, and retreats across North America. He was a close associate of Ram Dass and Stephen Levine, and trained - in 1976 - with Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross. He has traveled and studied extensively in India - spending time at the ashrams of Meher Baba and Neem Karoli Baba.
He is the author of three critically-acclaimed books: One Soul, One Love, One Heart; When Prayers Aren’t Answered; and Awakening From Grief .