225. Taking Your Last Sip Isn't The First Step

Do you believe that being alcohol-free is the only way to quit drinking? In today's episode on Stop Drinking and Start Living, we challenge that notion. 🎙️We explore the idea that learning to drink less is a journey towards no longer desiring alcohol, and it is indeed a skill that can be acquired. 🚀By simply abstaining from drinking, you may find yourself fixating on alcohol due to your unchanged perspective. Quitting drinking involves committing to a process of acquiring a new skill set that prioritizes self-care and self-empowerment. Join me in today's show as we delve into the steps you can take to embark on this transformative journey:Being ready: The process of unlearning alcohol (2:45) ⏰Regulating your nervous system: One circumstance at a time (5:08) 🧘‍♂️Refining your intuition: A key aspect of the process (7:50) 🔍The impact on other areas of life: Why this work matters (9:32) 🌟"Getting ready" triggers and expediting results (12:15) ⚡Decision-making from your future self (14:40) 🤔No longer desiring alcohol: The positive impact on your life (16:22) ✨Adding value to your life: Strategies for personal growth (17:01) 🌱The three-step strategy: Your roadmap to drinking less (18:46) 🗺️If you're seeking an easier way to reduce your alcohol consumption, moderation might not be the answer. Discover how to leverage the warmth of these days to support your transformation. ☀️Imagine having weekly breakthroughs — and celebrating them without alcohol.The 90-Day Life Renewal Challenge is an invitation into your year of clarity, self-trust, and embodied change. This is about knowing you can handle life without numbing, avoiding, or hiding. You can be sacred and do it anyway.👉 Schedule your Clarity Call for your first breakthrough — and trust that it’s only the beginning.Join The 90 Day Life Renewal! A Private Holistic Coaching Program to gracefully help you move through the resistance of change, stay accountable and honor the version of you that is done waiting. What if this year, you didn’t just set a goal…but created a living plan that actually fits your energy, your values, and your season of life? Apply & schedule your clarity call with Mary here. Download The Permission Protocol — my free 5-part mini-course — and start practicing the skills that make alcohol irrelevant on your terms. DISCLAIMER: This podcast and its contents are not a substitute for rehabilitation, medical treatment or advice. It is for educational and inspirational purposes. I am not a therapist or doctor. The views here are expressed a personal opinion and based on first hand experience. Please consult a doctor if your mental or physical health is at risk.