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EPISODE · May 20, 2025 · 36 MIN

Coming Out Alcohol-Free: How to Tell Your Friends & Family You’re Not Drinking / EP 71

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

What happens when you stop drinking—but the rest of your world doesn’t? In this episode of Feel Lit Alcohol Free, we’re diving into the heart-pounding moment every sober-curious soul eventually faces: telling friends and family, “I don’t drink anymore.”Coaches (and co-hosts) Ruby Williams and Susan Larkin get real about the fears, awkwardness, and surprising freedom that comes with “coming out AF.” From dodging wine club gifts to crafting your alcohol-free elevator pitch, they’ll share the mindset shifts, boundary-setting tools, and hilarious stories that can turn dread into empowerment.💭 How much do you share—and with whom? 💬 What if they react weirdly? 💡 Can this actually deepen your relationships?Whether you’re brand new to alcohol-free living or quietly plotting your exit from wine culture, this episode offers the script, the courage, and the laughs you need to start owning your choice—on your terms. 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.

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What happens when you stop drinking—but the rest of your world doesn’t? In this episode of Feel Lit Alcohol Free, we’re diving into the heart-pounding moment every sober-curious soul eventually faces: telling friends and family, “I don’t drink anymore.” Coaches (and co-hosts) Ruby Williams and Susan Larkin get real about the fears, awkwardness, and surprising freedom that comes with “coming out AF.” From dodging wine club gifts to crafting your alcohol-free elevator pitch, they’ll share the m...

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