What Florence Scovel Shinn Knew in 1925 That Most Women Still Miss About Alcohol & the Mind

What Florence Scovel Shinn Knew in 1925 That Most Women Still Miss About Alcohol & the Mind

Author: Becca Jacobson February 9, 2026 Duration: 21:10
What if your struggle with alcohol has less to do with willpower—and more to do with what you’re quietly imagining every day?In this episode of Sobriety Snippets, I introduce a surprising guide to recovery and emotional healing: The Game of Life and How to Play It, written in 1925 by Florence Scovel Shinn. Together, we explore how your thoughts, words, and mental images train your subconscious—and why that matters deeply for women over 40 navigating sobriety.You don’t need to read the book to follow along. This is about applying timeless wisdom to real life, real habits, and real healing.In this episode, you'lluncover how your imagination may be reinforcing drinking patterns without you realizing it.recognize how fear, doubt, and self-talk quietly instruct your subconscious mind.begin to see sobriety not as a fight—but as a shift in thought, emotion, and inner direction.Press play to discover how the “game of life” is really played—and how changing your thoughts can change your drinking, your emotional health, and your future.Connect with Becca and let her know what you're implementing today! becca@beccajacobson.comThis podcast explores the journey of sober living and sobriety, highlighting how health, mindset shifts, and overcoming regret from binge drinking and drinking can lead to powerful habits that support an alcohol-free lifestyle, especially for professionals and business women seeking self-improvement, confidence, clarity, and lasting empowerment.

What if the journey to an alcohol-free life after forty felt less like a rigid protocol and more like reconnecting with a wiser, wittier version of yourself? That’s the space explored in Sobriety Snippets for Women Over 40-Alcohol-Free Living with Soul, Smarts, and a Sense of Humor. Host Becca Jacobson brings her background as an educator and mentor into frank, often funny conversations that reframe sobriety not as a loss, but as a profound gain in personal freedom and mental clarity. This podcast moves beyond the basics of not drinking to delve into the nuanced reality of building a conscious, vibrant life. Listeners will hear practical insights on navigating social situations, redefining self-care, and cultivating a resilient mindset, all tailored for the specific experiences and transitions common in midlife. Becca, a self-described recovered high-achiever, approaches the topic without preachiness, blending soulful reflection with smart strategy and genuine levity. Each episode serves as a compact dose of encouragement and reality, acknowledging the challenges while consistently focusing on the expansive possibilities that open up. It’s for any woman curious about or committed to exploring how an alcohol-free path can lead to more authentic energy, improved fitness, and a deeper sense of self-improvement, all discussed with the warmth and candor of a trusted friend. Tune in for honest talk that proves transformation doesn’t have to be solemn-it can be insightful, empowering, and surprisingly lighthearted.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Sobriety Snippets for Women Over 40 - Alcohol-Free Living with Soul, Smarts, and a Sense of Humor
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