Chasing Sunsets with Kristin Horstman: Guest on the Sober Edge Podcast with Teri Patterson
SUPPORT YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM AS PART OF YOUR ALCOHOL-FREE JOURNEY
Perhaps you have been told that you need to support your nervous system as part of your AF journey. You might have wondered, how exactly does one do that?
I was invited by my friend and colleague, Teri Patterson of The Sober Nutritionist, to be a guest on her amazing podcast, The Sober Edge.
In this episode of Chasing Sunsets with Kristin Horstman, Teri and I chat about how to give your nervous system a little extra love.
I share my philosophy of ‘chasing sunsets’ as a beautiful example of finding activities that calm and center our mind and body. I also share three practical ways to get started: grounding, centering, and orienting.
It can be so hard to gather our thoughts or change direction once we get ‘triggered,’ so I explain some tactics to help you come back into the present moment.
One highlight for Teri was learning about the limbic brain (our emotional brain) and how it doesn’t understand language, explaining why simply telling someone to ‘calm down’ often doesn’t work. Instead, we need to recognize what's happening in our bodies to better regulate our emotions.
I also discuss:
Perfectionism
Polyvagal Theory
How focusing on the body brings us into the present
How focusing on our thoughts leads us to the past or future
How to recognize when we are regulated or dysregulated
If you’re familiar with me and ‘Brighten Your Life Coaching,’ you’ll know I have a passion for a non-profit organization, CMC, Foundation For Change. This organization helps support family members whose loved ones are dealing with substance use. In this podcast, I share the philosophy of CMC, which is based on science and kindness. CMC goes beyond offering support and actually teaches skills to help one feel empowered to care for their loved one. This program can help families let go of the outdated ‘tough love’ method and lead with connections.
Find out more about CMC, Foundation for Change HERE
Connect with me at Brighten Your Life Coaching HERE
Teri and I also hang out together in The Sober Edge Book Club – if you are a sober curious or sober serious woman who loves books – please consider joining them! More Info HERE
Remember, sunsets 🌅 are the new happy hour, and I’m rooting for you!
Kristin 🫶
How I Can Help You 🌅
If you want to explore an alcohol-free life or would like to improve your health, it would be my greatest pleasure to help you on your journey.
I have two different coaching options:
Health Coaching Program
Are you experiencing sickness, fatigue, depression, pain or weight issues?
If so, then your body isn’t working as it should.
There are many reasons for these health issues, and sometimes working with a Health Coach can help.
As your Health Coach, I support you through diet and lifestyle changes to help you feel the best you can and live a brighter, happier life.
Gray Area Drinking (GAD) Program
It’s challenging to change your drinking habits - especially when they’ve crept up and have been happening for a long time.
That’s where I can help you. I work holistically, focusing on your gut health, neurotransmitters, and dysregulated nervous system to calm, soothe, and get everything back in balance. I teach you coping mechanisms to deal with cravings and give you all the tools you need to live an alcohol-free life.
Take the first step to brighten your life!
Book your FREE consultation to learn more about my Health Coaching and Gray Area Drinking Coaching programs and how I can help you.
Remember…
EVERY DAY IS A GOOD DAY TO BE ALCOHOL-FREE, and SUNSETS ARE THE NEW HAPPY HOUR! 🌅
Kristin ❤️ x
