Sobriety Snippets for Ambitious Women Over 40 - Gain Confidence, Clarity & Success With An Alcohol-Free Mindset

Is sobriety supposed to feel like a life sentence — something you'll have to talk about forever?

If you're in your first year of sobriety (or just about to be), this episode is your permission slip to let go of the outdated idea that you'll carry the “alcoholic” label for life. Becca shares a liberating truth about what happens when healing actually works — and why you don’t need to stay stuck in the recovery bubble.

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Still reaching for wine when emotions rise up? You’re not broken—you’re just avoiding something your body desperately wants to feel.

In today’s vulnerable and often hilarious episode, Becca opens up about her years of running from emotions—even long after she quit drinking. What finally set her free? Learning how to actually feel. No digging into the past. No analyzing the trauma. Just sitting, breathing, and releasing.

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Feeling stuck, aging, and unsure if life can really get better — especially if you’re still drinking?

In this honest and powerful episode, Becca opens up about her perspective shift as she approaches 60. She reflects on how every decade of her life has gotten better—not in spite of sobriety, but because of it. From rock bottom in her twenties to joy and purpose in her fifties, this is a story about what’s possible when you choose to...

Trying to quit drinking without changing your thinking is like putting clean clothes over top of dirty ones — it won’t last, and it won’t feel right.

In today’s powerful launch of the As a Man Thinketh book study, Becca introduces the timeless wisdom of James Allen and explains why your thinking — not your willpower — is the foundation of lasting sobriety. If you've been trying to “act sober” without changing your internal story, th...

Are you expecting big results from your sobriety journey — while putting in minimal effort?

In this eye-opening episode, Becca shares a true story from the Sacred Mirror that sparked a powerful truth: without energy, effort, and enthusiasm, sobriety won’t stick. If you’ve been playing small, phoning it in, or feeling “meh” about your progress, this might be the wake-up call you need.

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• understand why passive ...

What if the real key to lasting sobriety and business growth was written over 100 years ago?

In today’s episode, Becca kicks off a brand-new book study with fire and passion—introducing As a Man Thinketh by James Allen. This 54-minute classic may be old, but its truths about the power of thought are timeless. Whether you're an ambitious woman growing a career or navigating early sobriety, this book will challenge how you see yoursel...

What if the wisest, most compassionate guide for your sobriety was already within you—and you’ve been ignoring her?

In today’s episode, we’re talking about the Inner Coach—that deep, intuitive voice inside you that knows the exact next step for your unique journey. Whether you’re still drinking or already on the path, she’s available. She’s real. And she’s waiting for you to connect.

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• learn how alcohol cloud...

You’re smart, driven, and maybe even thriving on the outside—but deep down, you know alcohol is stealing something from you. So why haven’t you quit?

In this powerful episode, Becca explores the real reason ambitious women keep drinking—even when we know better. From the lies alcohol whispers, to how success keeps us stuck, this one goes straight to the heart. With the help of a 1978 quote and a humbling personal story, you’ll start...

Ever catch yourself romanticizing that glass of wine on a hot summer day—even though you know how bad it got?

In this Sanctuary Saturday episode, Becca unpacks the sneaky power of Euphoric Recall—those idealized memories of drinking that hit hard in your first year of sobriety. You’ll learn how this mental trick plays into relapse, and why your brain is not always your best friend in recovery.

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Ever feel like you’re succeeding externally, but secretly at war with your own values? That’s the Integrity Gap — the silent chasm between who you say you are and how you’re showing up behind closed doors.

This episode dives deep into the integrity gap—a hidden emotional wound that goes far beyond cognitive dissonance. It’s what happens when your values, your leadership, your public success don't match your private drinking habits. ...

Ever catch yourself thinking, “I’ll just take the crumbs…” or “I don’t want to be a bother”? If so, stop right there and ask yourself: Am I truly worthy of the best?

In this raw and revealing episode, Becca Jacobson opens up about her journey from the streets to the classroom to the mic—sharing what it really took to rebuild her self-worth after decades of shame, imposter syndrome, and secret drinking. If you're a high-achieving wom...

What are you really afraid of? It’s probably not spiders, public speaking, or even AI. For high-achieving women navigating sobriety, fear takes on a different face—and it’s quietly controlling your life.

If you're building a business and trying to live alcohol-free, the scariest part isn’t the stress or even the cravings—it’s the raw exposure of feeling everything without a glass in hand. In this episode, Becca unpacks how fear is s...

Still think sobriety is something you can handle completely on your own? That mindset might be the thing holding you back.

In this Sanctuary Saturday episode, I’m speaking directly to the women who are two months or more into sobriety—those who’ve made the brave decision to stay alcohol-free but are now facing the real work of growth, connection, and community. I share a heartfelt message from a woman on this journey, and why her wo...

You’ve read the books. You’ve been to therapy. You’ve tried to do everything “right.” So why does alcohol still have a grip on you?

In this raw and powerful snippet, Becca sits down with Ele—a high-achieving woman who spent 30 years numbing difficult emotions through alcohol and eating disorders. After decades of trying to “fix it” on her own, Ele shares what finally worked, why facing emotions was the game-changer, and how letting ...

You quit drinking, you're doing all the “right” things… but your life still feels cluttered, chaotic, or off. What gives?

In this episode, Becca breaks down what it actually means to live consciously—and why sobriety is just the beginning. From understanding the blind spots that keep you stuck to realizing how your thoughts literally shape your reality, we go deeper than surface-level positivity or toxic mindset hacks.

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Ever met someone who instantly rubbed you the wrong way—and couldn’t figure out why? What if they were actually showing you something about yourself?

In this episode of Sobriety Snippets, we’re talking about mirrors—those frustrating people who challenge us, trigger us, and unknowingly hold up a reflection of our past selves. Becca shares a powerful, personal story about one such woman who unexpectedly revealed an unhealed part of h...

Feeling confident in your sobriety—until a quiet thought sneaks in: “Maybe I’m fine now… maybe I could just have one”?

In this Sanctuary Saturday snippet, we’re diving into a sneaky threat that can catch you off guard after a stretch of sober living: complacency. That false sense of security can open the door to old habits—just when you thought you were past them.

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• see how your mind can quietly rewrite the p...

Still exhausted, anxious, or stuck in resentment—even after giving up the wine? You’re not broken. You’re just carrying emotional baggage that talk therapy can’t reach.

In today’s episode, Becca dives deep into the emotional layer of sobriety—where old memories, past pain, and unresolved emotions silently drag you down. This isn’t just mindset talk—it’s about energy. And it’s the piece most high-performing women miss when trying to ...

Ever feel like you're doing everything right—reading quit lit, following sober influencers, diving into self-help—but still not seeing change?

This episode is a wake-up call for high-achieving women who are unknowingly stuck in a cycle of surface dwelling. You’ll discover how “mental indigestion”—consuming more than you implement—can keep you spinning in place, despite your best intentions to grow, heal, and ditch the wine for good.

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