Building Resilience & Embracing Dry January with Mandy Manners

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Kiki Kirby Podcast: Evolving in a Heart-Centered Way

Episode Title: Building Resilience & Embracing Dry January with Mandy Manners

Welcome to the third series of the Kiki Kirby Podcast, Evolving in a Heart-Centered Way. In this series, we’re diving deep into life, work, and careers, exploring why we do the work we do and how we can navigate challenges with love, growth, and healing.

In this Episode: We’re thrilled to welcome back Mandy Manners, a dear friend and trauma-informed coach specialising in stress resilience and habit change. Mandy is an ambassador for Alcohol Change and a trustee for She Recovers, organisations dedicated to supporting individuals on journeys of recovery, healing, and growth.

This conversation is perfectly timed for those embracing Dry January a movement to take a break from alcohol, re-evaluate habits, and foster positive change. Mandy shares her inspiring journey, along with practical advice for anyone navigating the first few weeks of Dry January, building resilience, or rethinking their relationship with alcohol.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• The importance of understanding your "why" when making changes in life.
• How curiosity can help you reframe your relationship with alcohol.
• The role of resilience in navigating life's challenges.
• How stress and habits impact our choices and how to create an environment that supports positive change.
• Simple yet powerful strategies to thrive during Dry January and beyond.

Key Takeaways from Mandy’s Advice:

1. Clarify Your Why: Reflect on why you’re doing Dry January, whether for health, mindfulness, or habit change.
2. Practice Self-Curiosity: Pay attention to how you feel, both physically and emotionally, and use those insights to guide your journey.
3. Adjust Your Environment: Identify stressors and routines that may hinder your progress, and create supportive alternatives (e.g., replacing wine with a relaxing bath).
4. Build Resilience: Redefine resilience as the ability to seek support, build capacity, and care for yourself during challenging times.

Connect with Mandy Manners:

• Instagram: @MandyMannersCoach
• Linkedin: Mandy Manners ACC
• Alcohol Change UK: www.alcoholchange.org.uk
• She Recovers: www.sherecovers.org

Resources Mentioned:

Mandy’s previous appearance on the podcast: Recovery from trauma and addictions with Mandy Manners

• 8-Step Buddhist Recovery Book (recommended by Mandy)
• The Happiness Year: How to Find Joy in Every Season Tara Ward
• Wintering: The Power of Rest & Retreat in Difficult Times, Katherine May
• Alcohol Explained - William Porter
• Dopamine Nation - Dr Anna Lembke
• Atomic Habits James Clear

  APPS: Free Tools

  Try Dry App - Alcohol Change

  Sober Buddy App

  Reframe App

  I Am Sober App

  Nobu App

  Communities

  She Recovers

  AA

  Smart Recovery

  Life Ring

  Women for Sobriety

Join the Conversation: Are you participating in Dry January or exploring your relationship with alcohol? Share your journey with us on social media using #EvolvingHeartPodcast and tag Kiki.Kirby.Coaching

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Happy New Year! Let’s start this year with intention, growth, and heart-centered action.

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Kiki Kirby Coaching & Consultancy

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