Sober-Living Snippets for Women Over 40: Sobriety and Alcohol-Free Mindset

Sober-Living Snippets for Women Over 40: Sobriety and Alcohol-Free Mindset

Are you ready to hear hard-hitting truths about your relationship with alcohol and your journey to sobriety? Transform your health and happiness with "Sober-Living Snippets," a podcast helping women over 40 take the final step into sobriety and embrace an alcohol-free lifestyle. Aimed at 40+ professional, business, and entrepreneurial women who are tired of letting alcohol steal the best years of their lives, the Snippets are bingeable and addictive, and they keep you fired up to build a life you crave more than booze. Fully recovered from alcohol-use disorder (alcoholism), Becca Jacobson doesn't pull any punches when she delivers daily, 15 minute episodes that remind us about the naked truths that keep us stuck. Ultimately, you’ll learn how to undo the damage caused by alcohol to improve relationships, regain youthfulness, release negative emotions, and stop wasting your time on the hamster wheel of uncontrolled drinking. Sobriety and an alcohol-free mindset are possible with the right mindset shifts and support. Becca also exposes the lies we tell ourselves and the mindsets we harbor that keep us stuck. Whether seeking mindset shifts; understanding the health, relationship, and career benefits of quitting alcohol; or getting a daily kick in the rear to keep you going, this podcast guides you through recovery. Learn to: - Adopt a sober mindset for easy alcohol-free living - Overcome cravings, repair the damage (health, relationships, career), quit drinking, and stay quit with solid strategies - Throw down the gauntlet and finally walk into sobriety and full recovery. New to the Snippets? Try fan-favorite episodes: "Living in the Now: Embracing Sobriety in 24-Hour Compartments" and "The Boomerang Effect: This Doesn't Work When You're Not Alcohol-Free." Join us to make these your best years through finally facing the truth and embracing self-improvement and healthy living.

Episodes

April 29, 2025 13 mins

Do you feel uneasy when you're left alone with just your thoughts—no phone, no distractions, just… you?

This snippet dives into a profound truth that so many women in recovery avoid: true healing begins not when we stop drinking, but when we can sit quietly with ourselves and feel safe in our own inner world. If silence feels more like punishment than peace, this episode is for you.

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Ever feel paralyzed by fear, second-guessing every decision you make — especially around your sobriety journey?

In this powerful snippet, Becca Jacobson breaks down Chapter 6 of Susan Jeffers' Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway, teaching you how to finally trust your intuition and stop worrying about making the “wrong” choice. If fear of making mistakes has been keeping you stuck in self-doubt (and maybe even stuck drinking), today’s ep...

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Sick of feeling hijacked by cravings and triggers that derail your sobriety goals?

In this special Saturday Snippet, Becca Jacobson drops a powerful announcement about today's live masterclass where you’ll finally learn why triggers and cravings seem unstoppable — and how to shut them down permanently. If you’re tired of feeling powerless in the face of alcohol urges, this could be the game-changer you’ve been waiting for.

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Are you still replaying old mistakes in your mind and secretly punishing yourself for things you did years ago?

In this episode of Sober Living Snippets, Becca dives deep into one of the sneakiest roadblocks to your emotional growth and freedom in sobriety: your refusal to forgive yourself.

Whether it's self-deprecating jokes or full-blown shame spirals, this habit is keeping you stuck—and Becca is here with the solution (and a hila...

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Do you ever wonder if you really have a problem with drinking—or if you’re just overthinking it?

If you’ve found yourself promising to “cut back” only to break that promise again and again, Claudia’s story will hit close to home. In this episode, she shares her raw, honest journey from silent blackouts and shame to finally finding peace, support, and lasting sobriety in her 60s.

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Ever feel like you were made for more — but the wine bottle keeps getting in the way?

In this raw and deeply personal episode, Becca shares the full truth behind her journey — from a chaotic past as a daily drinking prostitute to discovering her divine mission through sobriety and recovery.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s truly waiting for you on the other side of alcohol, this one will open your heart wide.

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Are you a high-achieving woman with a successful life—but quietly drinking every night to cope?

In this raw and revealing episode, Becca speaks directly to women who look like they “have it all” but are secretly battling a private war with alcohol. If you’ve ever told yourself “it’s not that bad,” this conversation will strike a chord.

It dives deep into the lonely, overlooked spiral of high-functioning drinking—and why it's so easy...

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Have you ever been mocked for being "too positive"—especially while fighting for your sobriety?

If you're a woman over 40 navigating life alcohol-free, you’ve likely felt the weight of cynicism. In today’s snippet, Becca dives into Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers and reveals why learning to think positively isn’t just nice—it’s necessary for healing, growth, and ditching the shame spiral for good.

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Are you still telling yourself, “I’ll quit drinking when I’m finally ready”?

In this empowering episode, Becca dives into the real reasons why waiting to feel “ready” keeps so many women stuck. She breaks down what truly makes transformation possible—and it’s not about having it all figured out.

If you’ve been holding off on change because you're scared or uncertain, this one’s for you.

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  • Discover the only three thi...
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Are you craving relief from alcohol and terrified of what life will feel like without it?

In today’s episode, Becca opens up about the painful loop of seeking instant gratification through alcohol and how it actually robs us of the deep joy we’re truly searching for. If you’ve ever thought, “I just want to feel better now”, this conversation is your wake-up call.

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What if the thing that annoyed you today—the plan that fell apart, the person who didn’t show up, the mistake that triggered you—wasn’t a problem… but a gift?

In today’s episode, Becca reveals how adopting a life-is-happening-for-me mindset can completely transform your alcohol-free journey. If you’re stuck in frustration, waiting for life to cooperate, or feeling like everything’s out of your control—this is your wake-up call to fl...

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Are you consuming podcast after podcast, book after book—yet still feeling stuck, exhausted, and nowhere closer to an alcohol-free life?

If you're a 40+ woman trying to ditch regret and shame but can’t seem to get past "surface dwelling," you're not alone—and you’re not lazy, you’re just overwhelmed.

In this empowering snippet, Becca breaks down why scrolling, listening, and learning without action is quietly holding you back and ho...

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Still blaming your past, your partner, or your stress for your drinking? What if the real block to your freedom is something far more subtle?

This snippet dives deep into Chapter 4 of Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway and uncovers one of the most critical mindset shifts for women 40+ navigating an alcohol-free life: taking full responsibility without falling into shame or blame. If you're still giving your power away — even in tiny way...

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Do you feel like you’ve lost your sense of purpose after quitting alcohol—or wonder if you’re even allowed to dream again?

If you're a woman over 40 navigating sobriety, you're not alone in feeling like dreaming or wanting more feels out of reach. In this powerful episode, Becca shares the exact 3-question framework to not only clarify what you want—but also believe you can have it.

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  • Learn how to reig...
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Are you stuck in a cycle of shame, regret, and feeling like your life is spiraling no matter how hard you try to stay alcohol-free?

If you're trying to heal, feel youthful again, and finally take your life back, mindset is the missing link. In this snippet, Becca shares why mastering your mind isn’t just helpful—it’s essential if you want to truly live alcohol-free and thrive.

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Have you ever told yourself, “I don’t need help—yet,” only to wake up with regret again the next day?

If you're stuck in the drinking cycle, wondering if things are “bad enough” to make a change, this episode is for you. Norma—who never hit a dramatic rock bottom—shares how one late-night click on Facebook led to a transformation she didn’t even know she needed. And it all started with one decision: taking uncomfortable action.

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Have you ever been blindsided by someone’s words—maybe even someone you love—and wondered if you should speak up or just let it go?

In today’s vulnerable and powerful snippet, Becca unpacks a raw, real story about betrayal, love, and emotional maturity.

If you find yourself hurt by what people say, constantly offended, or unsure where the line is between standing up for yourself and letting things go—this episode will hit home.

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Still thinking you can just “quit drinking” without a plan? What if the missing piece isn’t willpower… but a life-changing retreat?

In this episode, Becca dives into the final piece of her powerful HEAL method—Life-Changing Retreats. After decades of her own struggle with alcohol, she reveals why structured time-outs, even just a few hours long, are essential for long-term success in sober living—especially for women over 40

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Are you still waiting for the "right day" to quit drinking—the one where fear magically disappears?

In this episode, Becca Jacobson unpacks chapters 2 & 3 of Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers and connects it directly to the emotional rollercoaster that women face when trying to leave alcohol behind.

If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by fear or waited for “readiness” before taking action, this conversation is your wake-...

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Have you ever felt like alcohol is holding you back, but the thought of quitting feels impossible? Imagine drinking for over 50 years—then finally breaking free. That’s exactly what today’s guest, Susan, did.

In this powerful episode, Susan shares her journey of struggling with alcohol, attempting to quit on her own, and finally finding the support system that made sobriety stick. She opens up about the challenges of retiring, losin...

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