Fizzy and Free
Join me on my alcohol-free motherhood journey as I navigate the twists and turns in a society filled with mommy wine culture.
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Episode 009: Why You Keep Waiting for a Fresh Start to Quit Drinking (opens the original)
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In this episode, Ashley talks about the “Fresh Start Trap” and why waiting for Monday, the end of vacation, or the next calm season of life probably isn’t what will help you stay alcohol-free. She breaks down why so many moms keep quitting and starting over, what alcohol may actually be helping you cope with, and why lasting change starts with understanding the reason you reach for it in the first place. If you keep telling yourself, “I’ll quit when…” only to find yourself back in the same place
Episode 008: How to Find Calm When Life Feels Chaotic (ft. Jeanne Panucci) (opens the original)
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In this episode, Ashley sits down with coach Jeanne Panucci, Inner Work Coach for a real coaching conversation about overwhelm, comparison, and learning how to find calm in the middle of life's chaos. Together, they explore how overwhelm shows up in the body, why so many moms stay stuck on autopilot, and how even a brief pause can help create more calm, clarity, and self-compassion. Through this honest conversation, Ashley experiences these practices firsthand and reflects on how they connect to
Episode 007: Why You Can't Stop Drinking (Even When You Want To) (opens the original)
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In this episode, Ashley answers the five biggest questions she hears from moms who know something needs to change with their drinking but feel stuck figuring out what comes next. From wondering why moderation never seems to work to questioning who you'll be without alcohol, Ashley unpacks what's really happening beneath the surface. These questions aren't about willpower. They're about stress, overwhelm, identity, and the ways alcohol quietly becomes a coping strategy during motherhood. If you'v
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