Phoenix Mind and Body Wellness held the first Sober Sociable. 

The purpose of this live Facebook party is to invite women to share their businesses and their stories. I believe that we all have a story that will touch the lives of other women who just might need the message those stories hold to move forward in their lives.  My goal is to share share and keep sharing and healing and becoming stronger together.  

Why Sober Sociable?  Well part of my story is that I am have been sober for over 2 years and clean for over one year.  I want to prove that you can still be sociable and sober and have a great time and a great life with great people!!!  

Last week I was very honored to share this space Christine Hiltz, owner of The Cosmic Hippie Boutique.  She not only has built a beautiful business, but she is building a beautiful life. 

She explained the birth and growing pains of the Cosmic Hippie.  Educated us on the links of breast cancer and Alzheimer's disease to using Anti-perspirants and gave us options for natural deodorants.  
You can find this amazing little shop on Instagram or Facebook. 
 https://www.facebook.com/cosmichippieboutique/?ref=page_internal

She blessed us with her story and how she lives from her heart.  At 48 she is taking life by the lady balls and started surfing, loves to travel and how she pushes away the self doubt/imposter syndrome when it creeps in.  I think that is something we can all relate to! 

If you missed this episode and you identify as female,  you can find it here on our Facebook group
​ https://www.facebook.com/debbie.silver.3/videos/10156872562947242  

If you would like to have your own Sober summer drinks you can find 12 delicious recipes by signing up for my newsletter!  

We have heard of dry January.  January 1 rolls around and the challenge of going alcohol free for the month is set. The main goal is to help people reset their relationship with alcohol. Now Dry July is here. Going alcohol free in July to raise money for those affected by cancer. This fundraiser was started in 2008 in Australia by three guys hoping to raise money for a tv for their local hospital’s waiting room and since then has inspired more then 200 000 Aussies to go dry and raising more then 49 million for people affected by cancer and funding several other projects.  Nice job Australia!!
Ever wonder the side effects of quitting alcohol. I can tell you 5 of them from personal experience.
Please note, no one who is a heavy drinker should ever give up alcohol ‘cold turkey’. 
​Contact a recovery group or your local addictions center to find help. 

Weight loss may occur
Alcohol is loaded with calories and empty carbs. A standard glass of wine (5 ounces) can contain about 130 calories, and a serving of beer (12 ounces) nearly 330 calories. 330 calories is basically a meal for most of us.  You are also more likely to make unhealthy food choices when drinking.  Also Studies have shown that people who binged on alcohol at least once a month over the course of one year were 41% more likely to become overweight after a 5-year period.  (Bingeing, for women, is more than four glasses of alcohol in one sitting.)

Your skin might ‘glow’
Alcohol dehydrates our skin causing our pores and wrinkles to become more visible. When we drink it causes our insides to become inflamed and this will quickly show up on the skin in the form of redness, breakouts and puffiness. When people stop drinking, they get more calories from foods; this tends to improve their vitamin intake, which can also make their skin appear healthier, younger and have that glow.