Redesigning Life with Sabrina Soto

This week, we are re-releasing one of Redesigning Life's most well-received and downloaded episodes... Holly Whitaker : Quit Like A Women Have you ever wondered why we reach for a drink during life's highest moments and lowest lows? Why does alcohol seem essential to celebrating a wedding, mourning a loss, or simply getting through a Tuesday? In this illuminating conversation with Holly Whitaker, author of "Quit Like a Woman", we explore the complex relationship many of us have with alcohol and how it might be affecting more than we realize. Holly shares her personal journey from someone who used alcohol, cigarettes, and food to "ruin herself and clean herself up" repeatedly to discovering a path toward genuine fulfillment without substances. What makes this discussion particularly powerful is the science Holly brings to the table. She explains how alcohol hijacks our dopamine system, making it difficult to experience pleasure from everyday activities and creating a false association between drinking and fun. "Alcohol doesn't actually produce fun," Holly reveals. "Fun things produce fun." This insight challenges the cultural narrative that positions alcohol as the essential ingredient for enjoyment. Beyond the science, Holly offers practical wisdom for anyone questioning their relationship with alcohol. Rather than advocating for an all-or-nothing approach, she emphasizes the power of subtle shifts in awareness and intention. By simply allowing yourself to notice alcohol's effects on your mood, sleep, and anxiety levels, you begin creating space for change. Whether you're sober curious, actively changing your relationship with alcohol, or simply interested in understanding its effects better, this episode offers thoughtful perspectives without judgment. As Holly reminds us, when we release what no longer serves us... whether it's alcohol, toxic relationships, or limiting beliefs, we create space for something better to arrive. What might be waiting on the other side of that glass for you? Listen in and consider what consciousness over cocktails could bring to your life. Holly's Website: https://www.hollywhitaker.com/ [https://www.hollywhitaker.com/] Holly's Podcast: Co-Regulation [https://www.patreon.com/coregulation] Holly's book: QUIT LIKE A WOMAN [https://bit.ly/32WsfH3] Holly's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holly [https://www.instagram.com/holly] Connect with Sabrina: https://www.instagram.com/Sabrina_Soto/ [https://www.instagram.com/Sabrina_Soto/] www.SabrinaSoto.com [https://www.sabrinasoto.com/]

In this episode, Palak Dave shares how we've become the experimental generation navigating digital life without established guidelines. She offers practical wisdom for implementing digital boundaries without completely disconnecting from modern life. The conversation explores three powerful strategies for creating more fulfilling days: evaluating where your time actually goes, prioritizing genuine human connection, and implementing healthy digital habits. We discuss the counterintuitive truth that activities we think help us "tune out" like binge-watching shows or consuming true crime podcasts often leave us more depleted than energized. Meanwhile, activities that require effort initially like exercise, creative pursuits, or socializing, ultimately fill our cups. Whether you're feeling perpetually tethered to your devices, struggling with boundaries between work and personal time, or simply seeking more meaningful connection, this conversation offers both the inspiration and practical tools to redesign your relationship with technology. Connect with Palak's work and her book "Beautiful Everydays" through the links in our show notes. Connect with Palak Dave on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/paldave? Her book, "Beautiful Everydays" https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Everydays-Guide-Living-Here/dp/1738214702 Connect with Sabrina: https://www.instagram.com/Sabrina_Soto/ www.SabrinaSoto.com

When was the last time you truly checked in with yourself? In this soul-stirring conversation with Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, we explore the hidden dimensions of mental health that affect us all, especially our children who are navigating anxiety at increasingly younger ages. Dr. Alfiee, a psychologist with nearly 30 years of experience, shares profound insights about how today's children have more language for mental health but face unprecedented challenges. Whether you're raising children, reimagining your career, or simply seeking greater peace, this episode provides both comfort and actionable strategies. Dr. Alfiee's warmth and expertise remind us that redesigning our lives begins with understanding ourselves and extending "patient loving kindness" to our journey. Listen now and discover how small shifts in perspective might be the key to unlocking a more aligned, authentic life. What would change if you gave yourself permission to pause and truly listen to your needs? Connect with Dr. Alfiee: https://dralfiee.com/ Dr. Alfiee on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/dralfiee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=aTVnMHZtbHRpOHd0 Connect with Sabrina: https://www.instagram.com/Sabrina_Soto/ www.SabrinaSoto.com

Dr. Gertrude Lyons turns motherhood on its head with a revolutionary concept: everyone mothers, whether they have biological children or not. Her groundbreaking book "Rewrite the Mother Code" examines how we all conceive, create, and nurture - from creative projects to relationships to our own selves. The profound truth at the heart of this work? The most important person we need to mother is ourselves. The conversation speaks to women at every life stage - those considering motherhood, those in the thick of raising children, those facing empty nests, and those who've chosen different paths entirely. By expanding our definition of mothering beyond biology, Dr. Lyons invites all women to recognize their nurturing power and turn it inward first. When we mother ourselves with compassion and intention, we transform not just our own lives but everyone we touch. Ready to rewrite your own mother code? Get Dr. Lyons' book and join a movement that's redefining what it means to mother from the inside out. Dr. Gertrude Lyons book: https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/book-rewrite-the-mother-code Connect with Dr. Gertrude Lyons https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/ Gertrude Lyons on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/drgertrudelyons?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=dXllYWpzMHEwa3h0 Connect with Sabrina: https://www.instagram.com/Sabrina_Soto/ www.SabrinaSoto.com

Discover the profound connection between celestial bodies and earthly locations with astrocartography expert Helena Woods. This conversation reveals how the positions of planets at your birth create a personalized map indicating where different aspects of your life can flourish around the world. Have you ever felt mysteriously drawn to certain places or experienced an immediate sense of belonging or discomfort in different locations? There's a cosmic explanation for these feelings. Helena explains how planetary lines cast across the globe create "power points" where specific energies are magnified, affecting everything from career success to romantic connections. Whether planning your next vacation, considering a move, or simply curious about why you thrive in certain environments, this episode offers a compelling framework for aligning your geographical choices with your cosmic blueprint.  Visit Astro.com to get your free astrocartography map and helenawoodscom/cheatsheet to understand what your planetary lines mean. Connect with Helena: https://helenawoods.com/ Helena Woods on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mshelenawoods? Helens Woods on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@helenawoods Connect with Sabrina: https://www.instagram.com/Sabrina_Soto/ www.SabrinaSoto.com