Breaking Free: Overcoming the Obsession With Alcohol / EP45

Welcome to Episode 45 of the "Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast"!  Join hosts Susan Larkin and Ruby Williams as they take you on a transformative journey to alcohol freedom. This episode, we shine a light on breaking free from the gripping obsession with alcohol. We answer a FB member's question: "Its been 2 years since I’ve quit drinking and I can’t stop thinking about it and starting again. Talking myself into how I can start again and I’m afraid. Mostly sad, will this ever go away? I don’t want to be obsessed either this anymore."Can you relate? Ruby shares her raw, personal struggle with managing the desire for more, despite setting limits, and reflects on experiences with relapse and shame. How can we shift from feeling powerless to truly alive and in control?  Together with Susan and Ruby, we explore the game-changing coaching framework which guides you from dependency to freedom.Ever wondered how societal norms and hidden beliefs fuel our dependency?  We uncover these dynamics, emphasizing the power of shifting from self-criticism to curiosity and self-compassion. Ruby and Susan’s heartfelt stories highlight the importance of viewing setbacks as data points and learning opportunities.This episode is packed with insights and practical tools—think grounding exercises and emotion-based goals—to help you embrace a healthier, more vibrant life. Ready to uncover your subconscious triggers and create new thought patterns?Timestamp00:00 Struggling with obsession post-drinking cessation - help?03:40 Finding community support through recovery and challenges.06:41 Discovered compassion, redefined relapse as data point.15:26 Grace and compassion are the secret sauce.18:06 Empowerment journey: Uncover and reshape core beliefs.20:36 Focus on emotion-based goals for lasting change.26:00 Alcohol's not a friend; it's an enemy.27:25 Tools to help feel good without alcohol.32:44 Listener question inspires core coaching mission discussion.We 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.