Episode 66 - Pausing, Not Pouring: Mindfulness for Alcohol Recovery

Pausing, Not Pouring explores how mindfulness can become one of the most powerful tools in alcohol recovery. In this episode, we look at how learning to pause before reacting can help reduce cravings, manage stress, break automatic drinking habits, and build a calmer, stronger relationship with yourself.You’ll discover how mindfulness helps create space between urge and action, why cravings come in waves, and how simple practices like breathing, body awareness, and urge surfing can support lasting sobriety.Whether you’re sober curious, newly alcohol-free, or rebuilding after relapse, this episode offers practical encouragement and real-world strategies for recovery—one moment at a time.Inspired by the audiobook Mindfulness for Alcohol Recovery by Lewis David and Antonia Ryan.🎧 Listen on Audible: Click here.In this episode: How mindfulness weakens cravings  Why pausing changes everything  The urge surfing technique  Managing triggers without alcohol  Healing shame through self-compassion  Creating peace in recovery If today’s episode helps you, share it with someone who may need support. Recovery begins with one pause.