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EPISODE · Aug 4, 2026 · 29 MIN

Alcohol & Boredom: Why You Keep Drinking / EP 134

from Sober & Lit Podcast · host Susan Larkin & Ruby Williams

Ever notice how boredom seems to whisper... "Have a drink?"What if that urge has less to do with boredom... and more to do with how alcohol has trained your brain?In this episode of Sober & Lit, Ruby and Susan unpack why everyday life can feel dull after years of drinking... and why that's not your fault.Inside this conversation:• Why alcohol rewires your brain's reward system• The surprising upside of boredom• Coach Ruby's powerful 4 Boredom Buckets coaching tool• Simple ways to create new habits that actually stickIf weekends, quiet afternoons, or "nothing to do" moments are your biggest drinking triggers, this episode could completely change how you see boredom... and yourself.______Do you find yourself reaching for a drink simply because you're bored? Download my FREE Alcohol & Boredom Worksheet to discover what's really driving the urge... and explore simple, meaningful ways to create a life that feels more fulfilling than a glass of wine.🧡 Get your free worksheet now: https://coachingwithruby.com/AlcoholBoredomWe 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 notice how boredom seems to whisper... "Have a drink?" What if that urge has less to do with boredom... and more to do with how alcohol has trained your brain? In this episode of Sober & Lit, Ruby and Susan unpack why everyday life can feel dull after years of drinking... and why that's not your fault. Inside this conversation: • Why alcohol rewires your brain's reward system • The surprising upside of boredom • Coach Ruby's powerful 4 Boredom Buckets coaching tool • Simple ways to ...

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