015 | Michelle Buonfiglio: Sharing your struggles to help others navigate sobriety
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12/04/24 • 54 min
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Today’s guest is Michelle Buonfiglio, also known as Sober Virgo Woman, a sobriety coach who helps women navigate moderating drinking or getting to sobriety.
In this episode, she opens up about her own journey, from struggling with her relationship with alcohol to discovering the freedom of a sober life.
Michelle talks about the powerful moments that changed everything and led her to become a sobriety coach. She also explains the importance of finding resources that resonate with you and having a supportive community where you feel understood.
Listen to how her personal story has allowed her to build strong connections with her clients and inspire them on their paths to moderate or quit drinking. During this conversation, Michelle not only reflects on her experiences but also shares practical tips and insights on what helped her to make the transition to a sober lifestyle.
Don’t miss it!
Links/resources for this episode:
Michelle’s links:
Website: https://www.sobervirgowoman.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sobervirgowoman/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sobervirgowoman
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sobervirgowoman
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sobervirgowoman
Email: [email protected]
My links:
Website: https://www.rememancera.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rememancera/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reme-mancera-postigo/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rememancera
Resources mentioned:
A Sober Girls Guide: https://www.asobergirlsguide.com/podcast
Recovery Elevator: https://www.recoveryelevator.com/podcasts/
Books mentioned:
This Naked Mind by Annie Grace
Quit Like a Woman by Holly Whitaker
How to Eat to Change How You Drink by Dr. Brooke Scheller
We Are the Luckiest, by Laura McKowen
The Dry Challenge by Hilary Sheinbaum
Dry Humping by Tawny Lara
Unbottled Potential by Amanda Kuda
Sober Curious, by Ruby Warrington
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CREDITS
Host: Reme Mancera
Guest: Michelle Buonfiglio
Podcast Manager: Rianne Sonneveld
Music: Funny Upbeat Pop Funk, by LightBeats
Contact information: https://www.rememancera.com/podcast/
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Today’s guest is Michelle Buonfiglio, also known as Sober Virgo Woman, a sobriety coach who helps women navigate moderating drinking or getting to sobriety.
In this episode, she opens up about her own journey, from struggling with her relationship with alcohol to discovering the freedom of a sober life.
Michelle talks about the powerful moments that changed everything and led her to become a sobriety coach. She also explains the importance of finding resources that resonate with you and having a supportive community where you feel understood.
Listen to how her personal story has allowed her to build strong connections with her clients and inspire them on their paths to moderate or quit drinking. During this conversation, Michelle not only reflects on her experiences but also shares practical tips and insights on what helped her to make the transition to a sober lifestyle.
Don’t miss it!
Links/resources for this episode:
Michelle’s links:
Website: https://www.sobervirgowoman.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sobervirgowoman/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sobervirgowoman
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sobervirgowoman
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sobervirgowoman
Email: [email protected]
My links:
Website: https://www.rememancera.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rememancera/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reme-mancera-postigo/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rememancera
Resources mentioned:
A Sober Girls Guide: https://www.asobergirlsguide.com/podcast
Recovery Elevator: https://www.recoveryelevator.com/podcasts/
Books mentioned:
This Naked Mind by Annie Grace
Quit Like a Woman by Holly Whitaker
How to Eat to Change How You Drink by Dr. Brooke Scheller
We Are the Luckiest, by Laura McKowen
The Dry Challenge by Hilary Sheinbaum
Dry Humping by Tawny Lara
Unbottled Potential by Amanda Kuda
Sober Curious, by Ruby Warrington
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CREDITS
Host: Reme Mancera
Guest: Michelle Buonfiglio
Podcast Manager: Rianne Sonneveld
Music: Funny Upbeat Pop Funk, by LightBeats
Contact information: https://www.rememancera.com/podcast/
______________________________________________
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Links/resources for this episode:
Seandra’s links
Website: https://www.rootedgroup.com/
Seandra’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seandra-pope-8131565/
Seandra’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootedconsulting/
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Website: https://www.rememancera.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rememancera/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reme-mancera-postigo/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rememancera
Mentioned in this episode
Coretta Scott King: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coretta_Scott_King
Eyes on the Prize: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGVL9d_ibhw
Spelman College: https://www.spelman.edu/
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CREDITS
Host: Reme Mancera
Guest: Seandra Pope
Podcast Manager: Rianne Sonneveld
Music: Funny Upbeat Pop Funk, by LightBeats
Contact information: https://www.rememancera.com/podcast/
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Today’s guest is Courtney Robinson, a personal stylist, author and speaker, with a background in both science and business.
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Links/resources for this episode:
Courtney’s Purpose Palette Persona Quiz: https://bit.ly/purposepalettepersonaquiz
Courtney’s website: https://imagebycourtney.com/image-by-courtney
Courtney’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imagebycourtney
Courney’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imagebycourtney
My links:
Website: https://www.rememancera.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rememancera/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reme-mancera-postigo/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rememancera
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CREDITS
Host: Reme Mancera
Guest: Courtney Robinson
Podcast Manager: Rianne Sonneveld
Music: Funny Upbeat Pop Funk, by LightBeats
Contact information: https://www.rememancera.com/podcast/
______________________________________________
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Conversations on Personal Brand Story
Interviews with amazing guests about how sharing their stories has impacted their businesses. We cover the benefits and the behind-the-scenes challenges you face in deciding what to share, without oversharing or pretending to be someone else.
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