Episode 69: Why Waiting Until After Summer to Quit Drinking Keeps You Stuck

🎟️ Reserve your free seat for Lindsay's live summer workshop series:Free Feel Good AF Summer WorkshopsIf you've ever found yourself waiting for "the perfect time" to quit drinking after summer, after the holidays, after the next vacation—this episode is for you.Lindsay gets personal in this solo episode, sharing why she spent years telling herself she'd deal with her drinking "later" and why that later never seemed to arrive. She unpacks the hidden relief that comes from postponing change, why life never actually settles down, and how confidence isn't something you have before you stop drinking, it's something you build by practicing in your real life.Through stories from her own journey, including her first alcohol-free vacation, Lindsay explains why waiting for the right moment only keeps you stuck and how small, intentional decisions become the foundation for lasting self-trust.You'll discover: Why "I'll start after summer" feels so convincing and why it keeps you stuck  The difference between temporary relief and genuine alignment with the life you want  Why life will never hand you a perfect, stress-free time to change your relationship with alcohol  How Lindsay's first alcohol-free vacation completely changed her perspective on sobriety  The hidden mental load of drinking, from constant negotiating to recovering and starting over  Lindsay's three-step framework for lasting change: Identity, Practice, and Self-Trust  Why practicing through real-life events, not avoiding them—is what builds lasting confidence  How support can help you navigate weddings, vacations, stressful workdays, and social pressure without relying on alcohol If you've been waiting for the "right time" to stop drinking, this episode is a reminder that the life you want isn't waiting on a clear calendar, it's built one decision at a time, right in the middle of your real life.LOTL: Queer ConversationWe all crave Queer Conversations. Follow the link to listen.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showHere's how you can stay connected: 🗓️ Schedule a 30-minute Discovery Call👩‍💻 Sign-up for Feel Good AF Coaching📱Follow along on Instagram📰 Subscribe to the Feel Good AF newsletterAnd remember, Lindsay is a sober coach, not a health professional. If you are chemically dependent on alcohol (or think you might be), consult your doctor on the steps you need to take to safely detox. Intro/Outro Music Credit: Cozy Lofi Beat - Split memmories by IdobergSober curious women. Quit drinking without AA, How to quit drinking for High Achieving women.