Are you curious about changing your relationship with alcohol? Whether you want to cut back, moderate, take a break or quit for good, putting down the bottle isn’t easy. But help is at hand! Ange Chappel is a North Shore Mum who has recently launched a life-changing app called Mind The Sip – helping thousands of people re-evaluate the role of alcohol in their lives.
Has a nightly wine crept into the bedtime routine with the kids? Do you try to not drink during the week, only to binge at the weekend? If you feel like alcohol has become a problem and you want to do something about it, this inspiring interview with Ange Chappel from Mind The Sip will help you take a step in the right direction.
Ange joins Rachel and Sarah on The Parenting Couch podcast to share her top tips for cutting back on alcohol, including:
- Listen to sober curious podcasts.
- Stock the fridge with alcohol-free alternatives.
- Don’t stop socialising – head out with a drinks plan and clear intention.
- Play the tape forward and imagine yourself leaving as fresh as you arrived.
- Become acquainted with “Quit-Lit” – a genre of literature for the sober curious.
- Journal your moods & triggers and celebrate your wins.
- Pop a guided mediation on to get out of your head and re-centre.
If you’re doing Dry July, Ange shares her best advice for getting through 31 days without alcohol, such as:
- Don’t white knuckle your way through it. Get organised instead. Stock the fridge with AF alternatives, grab a book from the Quit-Lit genre to educate yourself. Organise social activities that aren’t focused on booze.
- Don’t just hibernate for July and load yourself up for a massive August. That is a false reality and one that doesn’t allow you to genuinely feel the benefits of taking a break from the booze.
- Join a team to help keep you motivated. Mind The Sip has a team that is open for anyone to join, the more the merrier.
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In the video, Ange shares her “why”… how a glass of wine (or three!) crept into the nightly routine, and the turning point that inspired her to cut back drinking, and ultimately create an innovative app to help others too.
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About Ange Chappel
Ange Chappel, Founder of Mind The Sip
Ange Chappel is the Founder of Mind The Sip & Certified Recovery Coach. Driven by a desire to find a solution that focuses on moderation rather than strict sobriety, Ange took the initiative to create Mind The Sip — an innovative alcohol reduction app.
Through her work as Founder of Mind The Sip, Ange aims to inspire individuals to reassess their relationship with alcohol, improve their wellbeing, and unlock a brighter, more balanced future. Providing a platform that counts alcohol-free days, promotes moderation, and encourages long-term change.
Ange’s unwavering commitment and dedication to helping others make her a driving force in the field of alcohol reduction. Her vision and passion continue to make a profound impact on the lives of individuals seeking a mindful and healthier approach to drinking.
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Mind The Sip
Mind The Sip is a mindful drinking app to help you reassess your relationship with alcohol. It provides you with the tools and resources to cement a lifestyle free from hangovers, regrets and excess expense. Their mission for all members is to drink mindfully and within the health guidelines, with it being your ultimate choice whether you wish to go all the way to zero.
- Download Mind The Sip app
- Join the Dry July team
- Find out more on the Mind The Sip website
- Follow Mind The Sip on Instagram or Facebook
Ange Recommends
Looking for a book to read to support you through your alcohol reduction journey? Ange Chappel recommends:
- Alcohol Explained – William Porter
- Higher Sobriety – Jill Stark
- A Happier Hour – Rebecca Weller
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