Sober Dating, Intimacy & Relationships with Ellen Woods

Send us Fan MailWhat happens to sex, dating and relationships when alcohol is no longer part of the equation?In this episode, I’m joined by Ellen Woods, founder of Sobriety Sisterhood, for an honest conversation about navigating intimacy in sobriety. We explore sober dating, learning to tolerate vulnerability without using alcohol for confidence, recognizing green flags, setting boundaries and discovering what we genuinely want from our relationships.We also talk openly about sober intimacy - being fully present in our bodies, communicating our desires and working through the fears and insecurities that can surface when there’s nothing to numb them. Whether you’re newly sober, returning to dating or reimagining what healthy love looks like, this conversation is a reminder that sobriety doesn’t diminish intimacy—it can make space for something more authentic, conscious and deeply connected.Check Out Ellen's Sobriety Sisterhood Retreat Here next month in Bali, and come join us! https://www.sobrietysisterhood.com/bali-2026 Support the showJoin the free 60 Day Sober Girls Yoga Challenge here!And join our next Sober Women's Bali Bhakti class here.

Send us Fan MailJoin our next group Sobriety themed Bhakti Flow series on Monday mornings at 7:30am Bali Time (Sunday nights 7:30pm EST!) In this episode, I sit down with Cybele to explore her journey of becoming alcohol-free in 2011 and the healing path that unfolded afterward.Cybele supports women in learning to offer themselves the nurturing, protection, and guidance they may not have received growing up. We talk about reparenting as a healing practice, how unmet childhood needs can continue to shape our adult lives and relationships, and the meaning of “Mother Hunger.”Cybele also shares how trauma-informed coaching, yoga, marriage, and motherhood have influenced her work—and what it looks like to enter a new chapter of life with greater self-compassion and care.She is an RYT 200 yoga teacher, a certified trauma-informed SHERECOVERS® coach, a Mother Hunger® Trained Facilitator, and a late-blooming Swiftie who is fully embracing her healing era.Support the showJoin the free 60 Day Sober Girls Yoga Challenge here!And join our next Sober Women's Bali Bhakti class here.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with Elan Hardy: somatic sobriety coach, psychology-trained guide, and mom of two, to explore what it really means to create an inner world you no longer need to escape.After years of numbing, striving, and searching outside ourselves for relief, how do we learn to feel safe in our own bodies? Elan shares how healing the nervous system, processing emotions, and reconnecting with ourselves can transform not only our relationship with alcohol, but the way we experience life itself.We talk about emotional avoidance, nervous system regulation, motherhood, recovery, and the difference between simply stopping drinking and truly healing. This is a powerful conversation for anyone who has ever felt disconnected from themselves and is ready to stop surviving—and start fully living.You can connect with Elan on Instagram at this link: https://www.instagram.com/joyfully.sober/Support the showJoin the free 60 Day Sober Girls Yoga Challenge here!And join our next Sober Women's Bali Bhakti class here.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with Leontine, an alcohol-free coach based in Bali, to talk about the life-changing decision to quit drinking and what becomes possible when you stop settling for a life that no longer fits.After years of social drinking, burnout, and feeling disconnected from herself, Leontine chose sobriety—and everything changed. We explore the fears that keep so many women stuck, the beliefs that make alcohol feel necessary, and how removing alcohol creates space for confidence, clarity, purpose, and genuine joy.We also dive into manifestation, raising your vibration, creating a life you don't need to escape from, and why sobriety is so much more than simply giving something up—it's about reclaiming who you've always been. Whether you're sober curious, newly alcohol-free, or years into your journey, this conversation is a reminder that the life waiting on the other side is bigger than you can imagine.You can connect with Leo on Instagram here! https://www.instagram.com/thesoberexpat/ Support the showJoin the free 60 Day Sober Girls Yoga Challenge here!And join our next Sober Women's Bali Bhakti class here.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with holistic transformation coach, TEDx speaker, retreat facilitator, and podcast host Ash Butterss to explore the deeper healing that begins after sobriety.After entering rehab in 2020, Ash realized that removing alcohol was only the first step. The real journey was learning to heal the anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and feelings of not being enough that had been driving her addiction all along.Together we explore:Why nothing external can fill an internal voidThe connection between addiction, nervous system dysregulation, and self-worthHow yoga, spirituality, and breathwork became powerful tools for healingRemoving the "armour" we build to surviveWhat authenticity really looks like after recoveryCreating a life you no longer need to escape fromWhether you're sober, sober curious, or simply longing to feel more at home in yourself, this conversation is a reminder that true transformation isn't about becoming someone new—it's about remembering who you were before the world told you who you had to be.I am excited to be leading Kirtan on Ash's upcoming retreat here in Bali next month! You can learn more about Ash's work here. https://www.ashbutterss.com/ Support the showJoin the free 60 Day Sober Girls Yoga Challenge here!And join our next Sober Women's Bali Bhakti class here.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I'm sharing the story of coming out later in life, and how it wasn't one single moment, but the culmination of years of healing.I talk about how sobriety taught me to stop numbing, how yoga philosophy, mantra, kirtan, Vipassana, and nervous system healing helped me reconnect with my heart, and how trauma, including my sexual assault, became part of a much larger journey toward living authentically.I also share what it was really like to come out publicly, why the experience reminded me so much of getting sober, navigating my first relationship with a woman, dating as a lesbian in Bali, and what life looks like now on the other side of finally telling the truth.Whether you're questioning your sexuality, navigating a major life transition, or simply feeling the quiet pull to live more honestly, I hope this conversation reminds you that it's never too late to become who you've always been.Thank you for being here, and for allowing me to share this chapter of my story with you.Support the showJoin the free 60 Day Sober Girls Yoga Challenge here!And join our next Sober Women's Bali Bhakti class here.

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the life you've always known no longer aligns with the person you're becoming?In this episode, I'm joined by the wonderful Hollie, who completed both her 200-hour and 300-hour Yoga Teacher Trainings with us in Bali and will be joining us as the retreat chef for our upcoming Sober Women's New Year's Retreat in Mexico.Hollie shares her incredible journey from spending over 30 years in the food and beverage industry—including working as a bartender—to building a life rooted in sobriety, yoga, nourishment, and holistic wellness. We explore how recovery transformed not only her relationship with alcohol, but also with food, health, purpose, and herself.We also dive into her work as a certified Fast Like a Girl coach, her love of astrology, and why creating beautiful meals has become one of her greatest acts of service.Whether you're sober, sober-curious, passionate about wellness, or simply looking for inspiration to reinvent your life, this conversation is a beautiful reminder that it's never too late to choose a different path.In this episode we discuss:Hollie's journey to over five years of sobrietyLife after working in the bar and restaurant industryHow yoga supported her healingNourishment as a form of self-careWomen's health, fasting, and holistic wellnessAstrology and personal growthWhat to expect from the Mexico New Year's RetreatBuilding a joyful, meaningful life—one intentional choice at a timeYou can join us in Mexico on New Years Eve by saving a spot here! https://www.themindfullifepractice.com/mexico-retreatSupport the showJoin the free 60 Day Sober Girls Yoga Challenge here!And join our next Sober Women's Bali Bhakti class here.

Send us Fan MailThis dharma talk was recorded in one of our live classes taught at Mindful Bali on Zoom.To see more of our live online and in person programs, check them out here: https://www.mindfulbali.com/Support the showJoin the free 60 Day Sober Girls Yoga Challenge here!And join our next Sober Women's Bali Bhakti class here.

Send us Fan MailThis dharma talk was filmed during a live class at our yoga shala in Bali! You can see everything we have to offer here: https://www.mindfulbali.com/Support the showJoin the free 60 Day Sober Girls Yoga Challenge here!And join our next Sober Women's Bali Bhakti class here.

Send us Fan MailThis dharma talk was recorded as part of Resting with the Sutras.The next series of Resting with the Sutras starts June 25. You can sign up for it here. https://alexandramcrobert.thrivecart.com/resting-with-the-sutras-115-127/ Support the showJoin the free 60 Day Sober Girls Yoga Challenge here!And join our next Sober Women's Bali Bhakti class here.