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GREY AREA
DRINKING?
Grey Area Drinking describes the space between "social, every now and then drinking" and "rock bottom, physically addicted drinking." Millions of women sit in this space. I was a Grey Area Drinker for 29 years.
GREY AREA
DRINKING?
Grey Area Drinking describes the space between "social, every now and then drinking" and "rock bottom, physically addicted drinking." Millions of women sit in this space. I was a Grey Area Drinker for 29 years.
GREY AREA
DRINKING?
Grey area drinking describes the space between "social, every now and then drinker" and "rock bottom, physically addicted drinker." Millions of women sit in this space.
Here's the
UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTH
Grey area drinking is everywhere, though it's often dressed up as self-care.
"Mummy needs wine" mugs.
Wine-and-yoga retreats.
"It's 5 o'clock somewhere."
Grey Area Drinking isn’t about an ‘amount’. It’s about a feeling and a realisation of WHY we are drinking.
For me, Grey Area Drinking was showing up as my ‘reward’ at the end of a hard day.
My ‘go to’ when I was stressed or overwhelmed.
My only tool when I was sad or lovely,
The only way I knew how to have fun and socialise.
But it was slowly taking it’s toll – increasing anxiety, poor sleep, low mood, low energy, weight gain, feeling lethargic and like life was passing me by.
I was asking ‘Is this it? Is this my life?’
Grey Area Drinking isn’t about a number, it’s about a feeling.
Here's the
UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTH
Grey area drinking is everywhere, though it's often dressed up as self-care.
"Mummy needs wine" mugs.
Wine-and-yoga retreats.
"It's 5 o'clock somewhere."
Grey Area Drinking isn’t about an ‘amount’. It’s about a feeling and a realisation of WHY we are drinking.
For me, Grey Area Drinking was showing up as my ‘reward’ at the end of a hard day.
My ‘go to’ when I was stressed or overwhelmed.
My only tool when I was sad or lovely,
The only way I knew how to have fun and socialise.
But it was slowly taking it’s toll – increasing anxiety, poor sleep, low mood, low energy, weight gain, feeling lethargic and like life was passing me by.
I was asking ‘Is this it? Is this my life?’
Grey Area Drinking isn’t about a number, it’s about a feeling.
Signs that you're a
Grey Area Drinker
You make 'rules' about your drinking (how many, how often, what type of drink, what time of day, what day of the week) but you often break them.
You secretly worry about your drinking and often regret what you said or did when you drank
You take breaks from alcohol, you may not drink every day, but you find it hard to stay 'stopped' and keep returning to old habits
You aren't always honest about how much you drink
On the outside, no one questions your drinking (you’re high functioning) and it certainly doesn't appear you have a 'problem', but for YOU, it's becoming a problem and something you worry about more and more
You live with a constant internal ‘chatter’ about alcohol, always negotiating with yourself of when you will drink next
You’re a long way from rock bottom but alcohol feels like it’s robbing you of life. You're starting to feel like it's taking more than it's giving but you don't know what to do next.
If any of these points resonate with you, please know you are not alone. I ticked every single one. And I am here to help!
Signs that you're a
Grey Area Drinker
You make 'rules' about your drinking (how many, how often, what type of drink, what time of day, what day of the week) but you often break them.
You secretly worry about your drinking and often regret what you said or did when you drank
You take breaks from alcohol, you may not drink every day, but you find it hard to stay 'stopped' and keep returning to old habits
You aren't always honest about how much you drink
On the outside, no one questions your drinking (you’re high functioning) and it certainly doesn't appear you have a 'problem', but for YOU, it's becoming a problem and something you worry about more and more
You live with a constant internal ‘chatter’ about alcohol, always negotiating with yourself of when you will drink next
You’re a long way from rock bottom but alcohol feels like it’s robbing you of life. You're starting to feel like it's taking more than it's giving but you don't know what to do next.
If any of these points resonate with you, please know you are not alone. I ticked every single one. And I am here to help!
Signs that you're a
Grey Area Drinker
You make 'rules' about your drinking (how many, how often, what type of drink, what time of day, what day of the week) but you often break them.
You secretly worry about your drinking and often regret what you said or did when you drank
You take breaks from alcohol, you may not drink every day, but you find it hard to stay 'stopped' and keep returning to old habits
You aren't always honest about how much you drink
On the outside, no one questions your drinking (you’re high functioning) and it certainly doesn't appear you have a 'problem', but for YOU, it's becoming a problem and something you worry about more and more
You live with a constant internal ‘chatter’ about alcohol, always negotiating with yourself of when you will drink next
You’re a long way from rock bottom but alcohol feels like it’s robbing you of life. You're starting to feel like it's taking more than it's giving but you don't know what to do next.
If any of these points resonate with you, please know you are not alone. I ticked every single one. And I am here to help!
Benefits of
Changing your drinking
I've supported over 12,000 women through my Alcohol Reset Challenges, all of whom would describe themselves as Grey Area Drinkers. After completing my challenge, these are the benefits they experienced:
Improved sleep and more energy
Less Anxiety and overthinking
Weight loss and reduced bloating
Increased motivation at work and home
Saving money
Improvement in self-esteem and kinder self-talk
Calmer and more tolerance (less snapping at kids and partners!)
FEELING HAPPIER!!!!
Benefits of
Changing your drinking
I've supported over 12,000 women through my Alcohol Reset Challenges, all of whom would describe themselves as Grey Area Drinkers. After completing my challenge, these are the benefits they experienced:
Improved sleep and more energy
Less Anxiety and overthinking
Weight loss and reduced bloating
Increased motivation at work and home
Saving money
Improvement in self-esteem and kinder self-talk
Calmer and more tolerance (less snapping at kids and partners!)
FEELING HAPPIER!!!!
"Sarah's challenge is the one that actually WORKS!"
Before and After Challenge for Vanessa
“Oh wow, this was the best decision I could have made. Not only did the challenge exceed my expectations, but I found my tribe of women.
The challenge held me accountable every day. It had variety, structure, challenges and it was consistent. It made me feel seen and heard every single day. Sarah was amazing, she responded to every email, chat, comment and held my hand from through the challenge.
This is the best challenge I have ever completed. Highly recommend this to any woman out there who feels she has tried everything before or who wants to be supported to make change in her drinking – this challenge is different! 10/10.”
- Vanessa, Australia
Giving up alcohol in 2019 was my Turning Point
Stopping drinking for good in April 2019 turned out to be one of the greatest gifts I’ve ever given myself.
What I discovered surprised me. When alcohol was no longer in the picture, everything began to change - my sleep, my anxiety, my energy, my clarity, and the way I showed up in my life.
I felt more connected to myself than I had in years.
For many women, especially as we move into our 40s and beyond, there comes a moment when we start asking deeper questions about how we want to live - about our health, our values, and how we spend our time and energy.
That realisation led me to train with Jolene Park in the USA and become one of Australia’s first accredited Grey Area Drinking Coaches.
The first 30-Day Alcohol Reset Challenge launched in 2021, and since then, over 12,000 women from all over the world had gone through the challenge.
MY AWARDS & ACCREDITATIONS
Today, my mission is simple.
That is to support as many women as possible to change their relationship with alcohol and build lives that feel healthier, calmer, and far more fulfilling.
Alongside my team of coaches, we now support thousands of women around the world each year through my Alcohol-Free Challenges and programs - helping them rediscover themselves and create lives they genuinely love, without alcohol.
If you’re here because something about alcohol has stopped feeling right for you, you’re in the right place.
And I’d love to support you on that journey.
Great PLACES to Start
If you’re beginning to question your relationship with alcohol, here are some great resources to help you get started.
Get My Bestselling Book - Beyond Booze
For decades we have been sold the idea that alcohol is our ‘reward’ at the end of a busy day. In a culture so captivated with booze, in a society that sells alcohol to us everywhere we turn, can we really remove it altogether and still be happy?
The answer is absolutely YES, and this book will show you how.
The RESET App
Support Tool
The RESET App is your daily-companion and a practical tool that helps change your relationship with alcohol!
Whether you're taking a break, exploring sober curiosity or committing to an alcohol free life, the RESET meets you where you are!
The Grey Area Drinking
Bundle
After interviewing many experts in all areas supporting Grey Area Drinking, I have curated my latest Grey Area Drinking Masterclass Bundle!
This bundle includes my top 10 Expert Masterclasses for Grey Area Drinking + 2 of my own masterclasses + 5 practical guides to support you in your journey!
Start Your 30-Day Reset Journey
Ready to change your habits, behaviours and mindset around alcohol, but don’t know how to start?
Join the next 30-Day Alcohol Reset Challenge – it's the perfect starting point! Learn the science, tools and strategies that work specifically for women to create long-term change with your drinking habits.
Great PLACES to Start
If you’re beginning to question your relationship with alcohol, here are some great resources to help you get started.
Get My Bestselling Book - Beyond Booze
For decades we have been sold the idea that alcohol is our ‘reward’ at the end of a busy day. In a culture so captivated with booze, in a society that sells alcohol to us everywhere we turn, can we really remove it altogether and still be happy?
The answer is absolutely YES, and this book will show you how.
The RESET App
Support Tool
The RESET App is your daily-companion and a practical tool that helps change your relationship with alcohol!
Whether you're taking a break, exploring sober curiosity or committing to an alcohol free life, the RESET meets you where you are!
The Grey Area Drinking
Bundle
After interviewing many experts in all areas supporting Grey Area Drinking, I have curated my latest Grey Area Drinking Masterclass Bundle!
This bundle includes my top 10 Expert Masterclasses for Grey Area Drinking + 2 of my own masterclasses + 5 practical guides to support you in your journey!
Start Your 30-Day Reset Journey
Ready to change your habits, behaviours and mindset around alcohol, but don’t know how to start?
Join the next 30-Day Alcohol Reset Challenge – it's the perfect starting point! Learn the science, tools and strategies that work specifically for women to create long-term change with your drinking habits.
“The constant noise about whether to drink was exhuasting.”
“I’d spent 10 years trying to moderate my drinking, always signing up for Dry January only to slip back in February. The constant noise in my head about whether to drink was exhausting.
From day one with Sarah, I felt heard, supported and inspired in a way I never had before.
At the end of Sarah's 30-Day Challenge, I have no desire to drink, just a deep gratitude for Team Rusbatch and excitement for what’s ahead.”
Rebecca, United Kingdom
"A true eye-opening experience!”
“I would describe myself as sober curious.
Sarah's challenge opened my eyes to the links between alcohol and breast cancer, a topic that is not discussed enough.
It really helped me reevaluate my relationship with alcohol and I am making the conscious effort to cut way back on the booze, something that I could not have been able to attempt without Sarah's challenge.”
Elizabeth, United Kingdom
"Worked when nothing has before!"
"I've tried sobriety before. I've read the books, I've listened to many podcasts and joined other programs. But Sarah's approach was different. She provides scientific information based on how alcohol specifically affects women, paired with love and kindness, and not to mention the amazing community!
Instead of feeling like I was losing something by quitting alcohol, Sarah helped me realise that I would gain so much.
I feel like my life is beginning again. Thank you Sarah!!!”
Sarah, United States
“The constant noise about whether to drink was exhuasting.”
“I’d spent 10 years trying to moderate my drinking, always signing up for Dry January only to slip back in February. The constant noise in my head about whether to drink was exhausting.
From day one with Sarah, I felt heard, supported and inspired in a way I never had before.
At the end of Sarah's 30-Day Challenge, I have no desire to drink, just a deep gratitude for Team Rusbatch and excitement for what’s ahead.”
Rebecca, United Kingdom
"A true eye-opening experience!”
“I would describe myself as sober curious.
Sarah's challenge opened my eyes to the links between alcohol and breast cancer, a topic that is not discussed enough.
It really helped me reevaluate my relationship with alcohol and I am making the conscious effort to cut way back on the booze, something that I could not have been able to attempt without Sarah's challenge.”
Elizabeth, United Kingdom
"Worked when nothing has before!"
"I've tried sobriety before. I've read the books, I've listened to many podcasts and joined other programs. But Sarah's approach was different. She provides scientific information based on how alcohol specifically affects women, paired with love and kindness, and not to mention the amazing community!
Instead of feeling like I was losing something by quitting alcohol, Sarah helped me realise that I would gain so much.
I feel like my life is beginning again. Thank you Sarah!!!”
Sarah, United States
Free Resources
These free resources can help you learn more about Grey Area Drinking and take the first step to changing your habits with alcohol.
Looking to explore taking a break from alcohol?
Download my free Guide to Taking a Break from Alcohol to learn all the tricks, tools, books, podcasts and more that were so much help to me at the start.
This is a great starting point if you're sober curious or looking to explore taking a break from alcohol.
Want ideas of things you can do instead of drink?
One of the toughest parts of taking a break from alcohol is learning to sit with (instead of distract from) our feelings.
This guide is a toolkit of what to do INSTEAD of drinking when those big, uncomfortable emotions hit.
My podcast episode on Grey Area Drinking
Have you ever quietly asked yourself, "Am I drinking too much?"
If you answered yes, you need to listen to this solo podcast episode where I walk you through the 11 diagnostic criteria clinicians use to identify mild, moderate and severe alcohol use disorder, and understand what actually is grey area drinking.
Free Resources
These free resources can help you learn more about Grey Area Drinking and take the first step to changing your habits with alcohol.
Looking to explore taking a break from alcohol?
Download my free Guide to Taking a Break from Alcohol to learn all the tricks, tools, books, podcasts and more that were so much help to me at the start.
This is a great starting point if you're sober curious or looking to explore taking a break from alcohol.
Want ideas of things you can do instead of drinking?
One of the toughest parts of taking a break from alcohol is learning to sit with (instead of distract from) our feelings.
This guide is a toolkit of what to do INSTEAD of drinking when those big, uncomfortable emotions hit.
My podcast episode on Grey Area Drinking
Have you ever quietly asked yourself, "Am I drinking too much?"
If you answered yes, you need to listen to this solo podcast episode where I walk you through the 11 diagnostic criteria clinicians use to identify mild, moderate and severe alcohol use disorder, and understand what actually is grey area drinking.
Want to start the conversation?
Speaking, media and podcast appearances exploring women, alcohol and wellbeing in
midlife.
I’m regularly featured in major media and publications, speaking about sobriety, changing our relationship with alcohol, and how women can improve their health, wellbeing and sense of fulfilment in midlife.
I also present live on stage and online at events around Australia and internationally, sharing my work around alcohol and mental health, building practical tools to manage stress, and creating a life that feels genuinely good without relying on alcohol.
In my talks, I combine research, coaching tools and my own personal story - speaking openly about alcohol, anxiety, and the decision that ultimately changed my life.
If you’d like me to appear on your show, podcast, interview or publication, please send through an enquiry here.
And if you’re interested in booking me to speak at your next event or host a corporate workshop, you can visit my speaker page for more information.
Let's start a
Conversation
If you're sober curious or looking to take a break from alcohol, but don't know how to start...
If you feel disconnected from your true self and the life you know you want to live, and would like some personalised guidance to help you start living your best life...
I invite you to book a FREE 15-minute chat with me and let's talk about which program or coaching might be right for you.
Let's start a
Conversation
If you're sober curious or looking to take a break from alcohol, but don't know how to start...
If you feel disconnected from your true self and the life you know you want to live, and would like some personalised guidance to help you start living your best life...
I invite you to book a FREE 15-minute chat with me and let's talk about which program or coaching might be right for you.
Let's start
A Conversation
If you're sober curious or looking to take a break from alcohol, but don't know how to start...
If you feel disconnected from your true self and the life you know you want to live, and would like some personalised guidance to help you start living your best life...
I invite you to book a FREE 15-minute chat with me and let's talk about which program or coaching might be right for you.
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