Hi Friend,   Thank you for downloading the podcast, my name is Arlina, and I’ll be your host.   In case we haven’t met yet, I am a certified Recovery Coach and Hypnotist. I help people get sober, stay sober and go deeper through scientifically proven tools and spiritual practices.   I have been practicing abstinence from drugs and alcohol since 4/23/94 and I’ve seen recovery grow and evolve over the years with a lot of different options. I encourage you to explore it all and find what works for you.    Today my guest is Jean McCarthy, the podcast host of The Bubble Hour, with over 4 million downloads! She is also the author of the award winning blog “Unpickled”, and author of the Unpickled book series. Today we are talking about her latest book, Unpickled - Prepare to be alcohol free. Insights and tips to ease the transition.   Jean is so talented and has such a huge heart. The book is very thoughtful, super practical and I know it will help many many people on their alcohol-free journey.   Before we jump in, I want to ask you, do you struggle with stubborn issues like self-confidence, weight loss, smoking or chronic pain? If you do, then you might want to consider hypnosis. Hypnosis has been around since the 18th century, and institutions like Stanford University School of Medicine, and the  These issues are rooted in the subconscious mind and hypnosis is how you can reframe and rewire your brain, so that you can feel more confident, lose weight, quit smoking and manage pain without drugs. Not sure if you can be hypnotized? There is actually a eye test to determine how hypnotizable you are. If you’re curious, just visit soberlifeschool.com and book a free consultation to see if hypnosis is right for you.    So that’s it for the intro. Please enjoy this episode with Jean! Connect with Jean McCarthy Here! Visit Website: https://unpickledblog.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanmccarthy_writes/ Watch on YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuRolkOZ7X8fCEFCDYd5tg   Subscribe So You Don’t Miss New Episodes!