EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 23 MIN
5 Tips to Say No to a Drink / EP 110
from Sober & Lit Podcast · host Susan Larkin & Ruby Williams
Ever freeze when someone offers you a drink? Wonder how to stay alcohol-free and feel connected?In this Sober & Lit episode, Ruby and Susan get real about what’s actually happening in those moments — and how to move through them with confidence instead of white-knuckling it.Inside this conversation:Why saying no isn’t about willpower (it’s about wiring + people-pleasing)Simple ways to prepare before events so you don’t panic in the moment Go-to phrases that feel natural (not awkward or rehearsed) Why bringing your own alcohol-free drink can be a game changer How to honor yourself and belong — at the same timeThis episode is equal parts heart, honesty, and practical tools you can use tonight. Coach Ruby's powerful worksheet to help you feel grounded, prepared, and truly ready the next time a drink is offered.🧡Get the worksheet here: https://www.freedomrenegadecoaching.com/how-to-say-no-to-a-drinkWe Love Hearing From YouDon't forget to follow and subscribe and leave a review! It helps to get the word out that living sober is lit! Listeners have said that our podcast has helped them get alcohol free! Join our private community! Connect with the Podcast Hosts:Susan Larkin Coaching https://www.susanlarkincoaching.com Ruby Williams at Freedom Renegade Coaching https://www.freedomrenegadecoaching.com/Follow Susan: @drinklesswithsusanFollow Ruby: @rubywilliamscoachingIt is strongly recommended that you seek professional advice regarding your health before attempting to take a break from alcohol. The creators, hosts, and producers of the The Feel Lit Alcohol Free podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, or psychological advice nor do they intend for the podcast, any resource or communication on behalf of the podcast or otherwise to be a substitute for such.
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Ever freeze when someone offers you a drink? Wonder how to stay alcohol-free and feel connected? In this Sober & Lit episode, Ruby and Susan get real about what’s actually happening in those moments — and how to move through them with confidence instead of white-knuckling it. Inside this conversation: Why saying no isn’t about willpower (it’s about wiring + people-pleasing)Simple ways to prepare before events so you don’t panic in the moment Go-to phrases that feel natural (not...
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