Jane Ballard, Expert on Eating Disorders and Perinatal Mental Health on How Sobriety Renewed Confidence and Mental Wellbeing

Wellness As A Way of Life

Living an alcohol-free life can be a transformative journey, revealing deeper self-awareness and clarity. In this episode, Jane Ballard joins us to share her decision process, the psychological impacts, and how going alcohol-free has enriched her holistic wellness approach and professional life.

Things we discussed:

Jane’s personal decision and transformative moment to go alcohol-free.

The impact of alcohol on memory and maintaining integrity with oneself.

The role of social anxiety and how alcohol-free living improves social interactions.

How therapists discuss or avoid discussing the topic of alcohol use.

Jane's current work, including her retreats, podcast, and coaching programs.

TLDR:

Jane Ballard’s journey to an alcohol-free life shed light on the profound impacts it has on mental clarity, integrity, and overall wellness. She now uses her experience to guide others through a similar transformation, emphasizing the importance of aligning one's lifestyle with personal values and purpose.

Connect with Jane Ballard

She would love to hear from you at

https://www.janewballard.com

https://www.instagram.com/janewballard

Bali Retreat Info

https://www.janewballard.com/sobriety-simplified-bali-retreat

Connect with Megan Swan

https://www.instagram.com/meganswanwellness

https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-swan-wellness/

http://www.meganswanwellness.com

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Keywords

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More on Jane:

Jane Ballard, LCSW-S, CEDS, PMH-C is a licensed psychotherapist, certified eating disorder specialist and perinatal mental health certified clinician in Dallas, TX. As an enneagram 5, Jane has a love of learning and continually honing her knowledge and expertise to meet the unique needs of her clients. She’s on a mission to walk alongside women of all ages, particularly those experiencing anxiety, OCD, infertility, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, peri/menopause and disordered eating/body image concerns.

After an epiphany moment in the fall of 2022, Jane realized that she would never reach her full potential in life with alcohol along for the ride. She embraced sobriety and set off down a path of unexpected joy and adventure, finding true self-acceptance and clarity along the way. Her hope to spark curiosity and change the dialogue around drinking led to the co-creation of Mindful Sobriety: The Podcast and the recent completion of the first annual Living Your Purpose Simplified Retreat in Bali, Indonesia.

Jane is passionate about connecting with women intent on living an extraordinary life. Whether you’re just contemplating the alcohol-free path or further along but wondering what’s next, Jane would love to connect with you! Reach out to snag your spot on Living Your Purpose Bali 2025 or just to say hi!

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