Ep. 123 Chris Janssen | Grace Yourself: How to Show Up for the Sober Life You Want

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Today, we sit down with Chris Janssen, MA, BCC, a board-certified results coach, author, and expert in performance and mindset. Chris shares her deeply personal journey with alcohol, from growing up in a non-drinking household to battling a secretive drinking habit in adulthood. She first got sober in 2007 but went back to alcohol during the pandemic, an experience that brought her to a deeper understanding of grace, community, and personal transformation.

Chris discusses the themes of her book, Grace Yourself: How to Show Up for the Sober Life You Want, highlighting the role of self-compassion in recovery, how to navigate perfectionism, and why so many high achievers struggle with alcohol. She also offers practical tools for handling cravings, shifting toxic narratives, and finding a supportive community. Whether you're on your own sobriety journey or supporting a loved one, this episode offers encouragement and actionable steps for embracing a life of freedom and grace.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The importance of grace and self-compassion in the freedom from alcohol journey

• How to break free from perfectionism and self-sabotage

• Why high achievers are often drawn to alcohol and unhealthy coping mechanisms

• Practical tools for handling cravings and shifting negative narratives

Connect with Chris:

• Website: www.chrisjanssencoaching.com

• Book: Grace Yourself: How to Show Up for the Sober Life You Want

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