Sober Yoga Girl
Alex McRobs, known as Sober Yoga Girl, is a former party girl turned international yoga teacher and sober lifestyle coach. Originally from Canada, Alex spent her twenties partying in Dubai, the land of bottomless brunch and unlimited drinks. Alex now supports other women in finding spirituality and sobriety through Sober Girls Yoga - which is part of The Mindful Life Practice, an international online yoga community she founded. In this podcast Alex will offer weekly episodes with insight into her life and journey, including stories, strategies, and sometimes with special guests. Dive into topics such as triggers around alcohol, yoga philosophy, speaking to family and friends and mental health. You’re not alone - and in being her open, authentic self, Alex helps others find and feel that. How to connect with Alex: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sobergirlsyoga Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexmcrobs/ Join our Free Sober Girls Yoga 7 Day Challenge here: https://stan.store/alexmcrobs
Episodes
237 episodes
An Intro To Yoga Philosophy with Alex: Aka when Rory takes over the Pod
In this episode of Sober Yoga Girl Podcast, Rory Kinsella takes over the pod! He interviews Alex on yoga philosophy, and she does a basic intro into the yama & niyama - which are the starting point for a lot of beginning yoga philosophy stu...
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37:57
Introduction to Vedic Meditation - Part 2 with Rory Kinsella
Lots of you have been asking questions about Vedic meditation, after hearing how profoundly impactful it's been for me, so I took the time to sit down with my friend Rory Kinsella to learn more about the practice. Vedic Meditation ...
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47:41
Introduction to Vedic Meditation - Part 1 with Rory Kinsella
Lots of you have been asking questions about Vedic meditation, after hearing how profoundly impactful it's been for me, so I took the time to sit down with my friend Rory Kinsella to learn more about the practice. Vedic Meditation ...
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43:55
A Sober Girls Guide with Jessica Jeboult
In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Jessica Jeboult, creator of A Sober Girls Guide, and hear her inspiring sober story. Jessica was a full time, travelling DJ in a past life. She's now an inspirational speaker, podcaster, a...
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44:29
Healing Through Grief and Trauma with Angela Ogle
This episode, recorded live in Sober Soul Sundays, was a deeply meaningful Sober call as we explored the profound intersection of trauma, grief, and healing with our guest, Angela Ogle. Angela and Alex met in Bali this past year. She is a yoga ...
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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33:31
BONUS EPISODE: "Checking Your Likes is the New Smoking" - Craving, Suffering, and Instagram Addiction
On today’s episode, I reflect on my second day of stepping away from social media and the parallels between Instagram addiction and my sobriety journey from alcohol. Inspired by Cal Newport's Digital Minimalism and Joseph Goldstein's <...
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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11:42
Logging Off to Tune In: My 30-Day Social Media Detox Journey
In this episode, I share the raw and honest story of why I’m stepping away from social media for 30 days. As someone who has built a business and community online, this decision wasn’t easy—but it feels necessary. I dive into my complicated rel...
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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16:15
Turning on the Light: Lessons from Central America
In this episode of the show I express some of my takeaways from the last month I spent in Panama and Costa Rica, including:- The wild ride of Karma (sutras 4.7 - 4.8)- Clarity in Contrast- The Light Was Always On- The 12 Ste...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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14:33
Shame and Self Compassion for People in Sobriety with Rolf Gates
I loved having my teacher Rolf on the show for a third time. In previous episodes, Rolf shared a bit of his sober journey. In this episode, I ask Rolf to share about shame in the sober journey. We talk about some practices for the sober journey...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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19:51
Embracing Change with Renee
Renee has been a part of the Mindful Life Practice community for a few years and sober for multiple years! In this session, we will be discussing change in sobriety. There are both challenges and rewards of transformation in sobri...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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25:58
Kim Bellas - Sober is the New Cool
In 2013, Kim Bellas’ 15-year-old started having seizures. Like many teenagers, he liked going to parties. He was unable to drink our to his seizures. Kim instinctively wanted him to know that drinking alcohol wasn’t necessary for him to enjoy h...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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28:54
Conscious Finances for Sober Women with Carol Glynn
This conversation, which was recorded live in Sober Girls Club, is "Conscious Finances for Sober Women." Carol is a financial coach based in Dubai but originally from Ireland, that Alex worked with a few years ago when she lived in the UAE!&nbs...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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36:09
Connections in Sobriety with Susie Streelman
In this conversation with Alex & Susie Streelman, the creator of Zeroproof Experiences (also known as Sober in the City!) Alex and Susie will be speaking about the importance of building meaningful relationships on your sober journey. We'll...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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33:18
Lauren B's Sobriety Journey - to Bali and Back
I loved having my Yoga Teacher Training Graduate, Lauren Brassfield, on the show! Lauren is one year sober. Lauren and I connected while she was on a s Sober Curious Women's Retreat in Bali. Lauren fell in love with Bali, and came back to parti...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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29:23
Peggi Cooney, A Sober Connector
In this episode, I spoke to my friend Peggi Cooney, the Chief Connections Officer of Zeroproof Experiences. Peggi is all about sober connection and in this episode we talk about the importance of connecting with people on their alcohol-free jou...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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41:41
Thrive Alcohol Free with Dupe Witherick
I loved having Dupe Witherick on my podcast! On this episode of the show, Dupe shares about her journey going alcohol-free, and how she supports women in finding their passions alcohol-free. She also supports women to thrive in sobriety, build ...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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37:49
Payal Desai's Sober Story: From Recovery, to Teaching, to TikToking
I absolutely LOVED having Payal on the show! For those who don't follow Payal Desai on Tiktok, follow her now! https://www.tiktok.com/@payalforstyle?lang=en. Payal is a mom, Tiktoker, instagrammer and is also four years sober. In ...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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43:03
Yoga for ADHD with Rosie Turner
In this inspiring episode, Rosie Turner speaks about her personal journey with ADHD, alcohol, and recovery, and what has inspired her to lead ADHD-specific trainings. If you are a yoga teacher with ADHD or have ever wondered if you could have...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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45:21
Juliet Roger's Sober & Yoga Journey with The Mindful Life Practice
Juliet is one of the most recent graduates of the Mindful Life Practice's 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Bali! She is an educator based in Texas. In this episode, I get to sit down with Juliet and hear about her sober journey, and what led h...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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36:30
Sober Flow Retreats with Crystal Nicholson
Crystal Nicholson and I have been connected in the sober world for a long time! Crystal is the founder of Sober Flow Retreats and is on a mission to build a supportive and inclusive community for sober and sober-curious people. Having battled w...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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26:09
Decolonizing Yoga with Susanna Barkataki
It was SO COOL to have Susanna Barkataki on the podcast! I have followed Susanna for years and really admire her work. Susanna focuses on decolonizing yoga, and inclusivity in yoga. She authored the book "Embrace Yoga's Roots" which I recommend...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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46:40
When I Got More Clear, I Got More Brave: Simmone's One Year Sober!
I met Simmone when she came on a Bali sober women's retreat this past April! Simmone just hit one year sober and I knew I had to have her on the show to celebrate her accomplishments! In this episode, we speak about what prompted her sober jour...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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28:27
Manifesting Your Reality - Become a Yoga Teacher in Bali! With Jaimy Frances
I loved recording this episode with Jaimy Frances! Jaimy was a student on a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training I taught last year in Bali. She is going to be returning to Bali for her 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training with me this October - N...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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27:47
Binge Eating & Ayurvedic Recovery with Kyle Jason Leitzke
I loved recording this episode with Kyle Jason Leitzke! Kyle is a men's group facilitator and ayurvedic coach, and we got connected through a mutual friend when he was planning a retreat to Bali. In this episode, we discuss his childhood trauma...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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50:13
Sober Yoga Girl: The Book with Sarah Williamson
In this episode, I sat down with my friend Sarah Williamson live in London, England! Sarah asks me about my new book, Sober Yoga Girl. I share with her about the writing process, the editing process, and some of my fears and hopes around the bo...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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32:53