A snippet of life Since Bali: The Reality Behind the Journey

A snippet of life Since Bali: The Reality Behind the Journey

After taking a step back from social media, we're finally back. In this honest catch-up episode, we share what life has really looked like over the past few months—from Bali to Thailand, navigating visa challenges, injuries, homesickness, personal growth, and everything in between. This isn't a highlight reel. It's a conversation about what happens when you slow down, disconnect from the noise, and allow life to teach you what healing really looks like. In this episode we talk about: • Why we disappeared from social media • The emotional reality of moving to Thailand • Lessons from Bali that changed us • Facing unexpected setbacks with resilience • What recovery really means beyond addiction • Building a life based on purpose instead of survival • Why authentic coaching is about walking alongside people—not fixing them • Our plans for the future, our community, and what's coming next Whether you're navigating recovery, healing from trauma, rebuilding your life, or simply trying to become a more authentic version of yourself, we hope this conversation reminds you that you're never alone. 💙 Connect with us: 🌍 https://peterandsophia.com Join our free newsletter for weekly reflections, recovery insights, and updates. If this conversation resonates with you, please Like, Subscribe, Comment and Share. Those simple actions genuinely help us reach someone who may need to hear this message today. Remember... Recovery isn't just about addiction. Sometimes it's recovering from trauma. Sometimes it's recovering from heartbreak. Sometimes it's recovering from a version of yourself you've outgrown. Thank you for walking this journey with us. With love, Peter & Sophia Email - info@peterandsophia.com TikTok - @chatswithpeterandsophia Instaqram -@peterandsophiahavingthechats YouTube - @PeterandSophiaHavingTheChats

Crocs in Sport Mode, Jungle Rats & Bali Realities

We left two couches in Sligo… and somehow ended up recording this from two couches in Bali. Life is wild. In this episode of Having the Chats with Peter and Sophia, we cover:Peter nearly breaking himself in Crocs “sport mode”Slipping on moss like it’s an Olympic eventBooking a dreamy jungle villa… that came with bonus wildlife (including a rat who clearly paid no rent)Why you absolutely bring your head with you wherever you travel The reality of “finding yourself in Bali” (spoiler: you might also find your nervous system having a meltdown) There’s laughs, lessons, a few unexpected deep moments, and the reminder that real love isn’t the sunset Instagram version — it’s riding out the storm when the jungle gets a bit too real. We also chat about the beautiful people we’ve met, spontaneous connections, and why sometimes you just have to say the thing instead of overthinking it. If you enjoy the episode, hit follow, subscribe, leave a rating, share it with someone who needs a laugh (or a reality check before booking a jungle villa). Next stop… Thailand 👀 Email - info@peterandsophia.com TikTok - @chatswithpeterandsophia Instagram -@peterandsophiahavingthechats YouTube - @PeterandSophiaHavingTheChats

Thriving Beyond Booze - A Powerful Conversation with TAB for Women

In this deeply honest and empowering episode of Having the Chats with Peter and Sophia, we are joined by Sarah and Sandra, the founders of TABB for Women - a global online community supporting women to transform their relationship with alcohol and build lives they truly love. TABB stands for Take a Break from Booze and Thriving and Amplifying Beyond Booze - and that is exactly what this conversation is about. We explore: * Why language matters in recovery * Why women need safe, women-only spaces * The difference between just stopping drinking and truly healing * Shame, identity, co-dependency and self-worth * Why recovery doesn’t have to fit into one box or one model How community, connection and compassion change everything Sarah and Sandra share their own lived experience, their journey into sobriety, and how TABB for Women was born from a desire to create a space where women can land safely, grow at their own pace, and thrive beyond alcohol. This is a conversation about empowerment, choice, healing, accountability, and building a life that no longer needs escape.If you or someone you love is questioning their relationship with alcohol, this episode is for you. You are not broken.You are not alone.And there is another way. Find out more about TAB for Women at: www.tabbforwomen.comInstagram: @tabb_for_women Email - info@peterandsophia.com TikTok - @chatswithpeterandsophia Instagram -@peterandsophiahavingthechats YouTube - @PeterandSophiaHavingTheChats

Love, Presence & Honest Stories - From Ireland With Heart

In this deeply honest episode of Having The Chats with Peter and Sophia, Sophia speaks openly about the torment of feeling pushed away by the people she loved, and the emotional weight that comes with rejection, grief, and healing old wounds. We also share the excitement and the sadness behind our move to Bali - navigating the emotional pull of leaving loved ones while stepping into a new chapter. We talk candidly about our experiences with plant medicine, the emotions it stirred, and what it taught us about connection, loss, and self-compassion. Peter reflects on what Christmas can be like for people in recovery - the loneliness, the triggers, the quiet battles - and offers grounded, compassionate insight into how friends and family can truly support loved ones during this time. This is a conversation about love, grief, growth, and staying connected - even when change hurts. Email - info@peterandsophia.com TikTok - @chatswithpeterandsophia Instagram -@peterandsophiahavingthechats YouTube - @PeterandSophiaHavingTheChats

Healing in Real Time

In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Peter and Sophia open up about healing in real time- not the polished version, but the messy, honest, beautifully human reality of recovering from trauma, addiction, dissociation, and destructive cycles. Together they explore: * What spirituality really is (and isn’t) * Coming to terms with who you are as a survivor - across every age and version of yourself * What it’s like being in a relationship when both partners have lived through abuse, triggers, and emotional shutdowns - and how they communicate through it * Revisiting childhood memories, flashbacks, and the painful reconnection with the inner child * Ego, masks, and why the body protects itself even long into adulthood * Attachment wounds, early neglect, and learning how to soothe the self from the inside out * The ripple effect of generational trauma and the weight of one person's actions across decades * The resurfacing of old memories during healing practices and the body’s instinct to protect itself from vulnerability * Burnout, emotional collapse, and the frightening experience of losing connection with yourself completely * Why destructive behaviours, addiction, and escape make sense in the context of severe childhood trauma - and how survival mechanisms become lifelong patterns This episode is heavy, real, and full of moments most people never talk about, but should. It’s a conversation about love after trauma, about healing that isn’t linear, and about finding your way back to yourself piece by piece. If you’ve lived through trauma, dissociation, relationship struggles, addiction, or inner-child wounds… this episode will sit deeply with you. Email - info@peterandsophia.com TikTok - @chatswithpeterandsophia Instagram -@peterandsophiahavingthechats YouTube - @PeterandSophiaHavingTheChats