08/25/2026
đSigns youâre an HSP, deeply feeling mama and itâs back to school đ
⨠The school supply list gave you low-grade anxiety
⨠You rehearsed what to say (or researched questions to ask the kids) before you even got there
⨠Meet the teacher night wiped you out and you needed a nap
⨠You almost cried at the first day of school photos
⨠The class group chat notifications genuinely stress you out
⨠Youâve been zoning out or reaching for your phone more, just to calm down
⨠Youâre easily agitated and the big feelings are BIG this week
⨠Youâre counting down to 5pm so you can finally pour that drink
If you said âyesâ to at least half of these⌠youâre likely an HSP mom just like me. And thatâs not a flaw, itâs just how youâre wired. And it can truly be your super power.
You need one tool, done deeply, that actually helps you recover.
đ Thatâs exactly what Self*tember is for â 30 days, one thing, alongside others just like you, so youâre not doing it alone. đ¤
Join me â link in bio or COMMENT âSELFâ and Iâll send it right over!
PS Which one hit different for you? Tell me below đ
08/14/2026
I was really feeling like opening a bottle đˇ earlier this week.
I was also hungry yet didnât feel like a meal or snack was necessary. Iâm always pretty well hydrated so I knew it wasnât that either.
I had already done some breathing and regulated myself yet still had a lingering need for somethingâŚ.but it wasnât going to be alcohol.
So, I walked to my fridge and pulled out this nice, cold kombucha. I sipped on it for 2 hours, and boy am I so happy I did!!!
My belly was happy and content and so was my body and self.
Great reminder to have things on hand ready to go at all times đ you never know when the cravings will strike.
Thank you SYNERGY Kombucha for saving the day once again!
đââď¸ How can you set yourself up for success for the weekend or your next trigger/craving? Comment with your fav go-to!
Donât forget to save this reminder đ
06/18/2026
Sip smarter this summer âď¸đš
You donât have to choose between having fun and feeling good. Change your relationship with alcohol, learn to drink on purpose, and discover that your favorite drink might just be the one that leaves you feeling amazing tomorrow. â¨
These are a few of my go-to booze-free summer sips that make moderation SO much easier. Cheers to waking up without the regret. đ
06/10/2026
You love your kids. You also love to drink đĽ .
And nobodyâs talking honestly about what that actually looks like. Until now.
Join shame-free drinking coach Erica Mallery (thatâs me!) for an evening of real talk, real laughs, and yes â real drinks â about the sneaky ways parenthood and alcohol intertwine.
Weâre covering:
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Why âmommy wine cultureâ is everywhere (and why that matters)
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What your drinking habits are actually telling you
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Simple shifts that make you feel more in control â without giving anything up
No judgment. No lectures. No AA vibes. Just honest conversation with parents who get it.
đ¨comment âSIPâ to RSVP or checkout the link in bio!
Happy Hour Thursday, June 18
Letâs have some fun - parenting is hard enough!
04/27/2026
Alcohol often isnât just about the alcohol.
For so many women, it has become the support system where support is lacking everywhere else. And that is exactly what this podcast episode is about.
In Part 1, and I talk about:
⢠what somatic work actually means and why itâs become such a buzzword
⢠the difference between top-down healing and body-based healing
⢠why so many women use alcohol to âshut offâ
how alcohol can become a stand-in for support, soothing, and regulation
⢠the role of motherhood, caregiving, and overwhelm in drinking habits
⢠why co-regulation matters so much more than weâve been taught
⢠how Western culture disconnects us from our bodies
⢠why community can be one of the most healing parts of the journey
đŤcomment SPOTIFY or APPLE for the direct link on your preferred platform đ
About Elani:
Elani Engelken is a depth psychotherapist and somatic healer whose work sits at the intersection of nervous system science, depth psychology, and embodied healing. She works with individuals, couples, families, and groups to explore the patterns that live beneath the surface, in the body, in the lineage, and in relationship. She is particularly drawn to the places where psychology and the sacred meet. (And sheâs really freaking awesome and amazing at what she does!)