Feb 26 2025 40 mins 1
In this episode, meet Jennifer Peterson from Metamorphosis Life Counseling. Jennifer recounts her transformation from a successful real estate professional to a licensed mental health counselor and sober coach. She shares her personal journey to sobriety, including the pivotal moment that led her to embrace an alcohol-free lifestyle. Jennifer discusses how she now empowers women to explore life without alcohol, offering coaching and counseling that focus on mindfulness, breaking the guilt-shame cycle, and addressing the underlying anxieties and stresses that lead to substance use. Throughout the conversation, Jennifer emphasizes the importance of self-love, setting boundaries, and finding authentic joy and purpose.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:08 Jennifer's Journey from Real Estate to Counseling
03:33 Opening a Private Practice
03:55 Focus on Women's Mental Health
05:11 Mindfulness and Deep Breathing
07:52 Embracing an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
22:16 Embracing Self-Love and Approval
23:23 The Journey of Not Drinking
27:19 Support Systems and Coping Mechanisms
29:46 Helping Others Through Counseling and Coaching
37:47 Mocktails and Healthy Alternatives
40:02 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
Find Jennifer at Metamorphosis Coaching.
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