One year sober—and counting. In this episode of Brownies For Breakfast (soon to be In The Pink Podcast), I share the real story of how I went from hangovers and anxiety spirals to clarity, confidence, and peace after a full year without alcohol. I’ll take you behind the scenes of my journey—the cravings, the breakthroughs, and the surprising ripple effects sobriety had on my relationships, work, and self-trust.

*But this isn’t just about my story. We’re diving into the science of sobriety—what actually happens to your body and brain after 30 days, 3 months, 6 months, and one year alcohol-free. Think: glowing skin, better sleep, improved liver and heart health, reduced anxiety, and even regrowth in areas of your brain that alcohol once shrunk.

Whether you’re sober-curious, doing a 30-day reset, or deep into your recovery journey, this episode is packed with honesty, encouragement, and proof that life really does get better without alcohol. Sobriety isn’t about what you lose—it’s about everything you gain.

Simone Knego is an international speaker, award-winning author of the best-selling book The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You, and co-host of the globally ranked podcast Her Unshakeable Confidence, which she hosts with her daughter, Olivia. A two-time TEDx speaker, her work on confidence, self-leadership, and personal growth has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, Entrepreneur Magazine, and Yahoo News. As the creator of the REAL Method, Simone helps high achievers quiet self-doubt and build lasting confidence from the inside out. She’s also the mother of six kids, three dogs, and has been married for 32 years. One of her most meaningful adventures? Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro.

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Tally Koren arrived in London with 1 suitcase and a dream in the late 90th, and against all odds became an international Singer - Songwriter. Despite family objections and countless music business rejections, what kept her going was, turning every minus to plus, taking every refusal to become better, and every hard situation to do something good to herself and others.

Her turning point to fulfill her childhood dreams and to become a singer happened at the age of 26, while she was in a very un-happy marriage.

A singing teacher immediately recognised her talent and thought that her low voice is reminding of Karen carpenter.

In 2007 Tally made the decision to make her first album and not to wait for the record company.

Despite one of the top radios plugger telling her that she doesn’t have a chance to make it nationally being over 40. She made the choice to listen to the words of her song “Beauty of The Duty “saying “the only thing that holds you back is you”. Her song became a National success on the BBC radio 3 weeks later. Many of my other singles been play-listed with over 1000 radio stations in the UK and around the world.

Performances include: the Royal Albert Hall, The National Arboretum, The Belgrade

Theatre, Pizza on the Park, Pizza Express, The JW3, Electric Carousel, The Soho Revue Bar, the Forum (Kentish Town), Tate Britain to Celebrate William Blake’s birthday, The House of Lords, opening a football match at the MK Dons Stadium. Music in Films: “Rotten Fruit” Windmills of Your Mind, and Man Who Sold the World. TV advert for Bell Atlantic, USA phone company.

Her purpose in life is to inspire people to do what they love.

“For me, Free Will is not just a song - it’s a journey about resilience, commitment, and my life purpose to inspire people to make the best choices in life, have the courage to go for their dreams, never give up, and take every rejection to become better.”

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