Feel It: Strategies for Managing the Urge to Drink / Ep. 09

Welcome to the latest episode of the "Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast" with your hosts, Ruby and Susan! In this episode, they answer a listener's question:  I had a month alcohol free and was feeling so much better, but then I drank. Can you help me figure out how to deal with strong urges to drink? I can't seem to fight it, and I end up drinking wine.Together, they discuss changing the mindset around alcohol urges, managing thoughts and emotions, and the concept of relapses or "data points" as valuable learning experiences. Susan shares her favorite urge tactic she designed called "Stop Drop & Roll". Ruby shares her thoughts on HALT, and exercise, emphasizing the importance of finding movement that feels good and the power of connecting with a community.  Susan opens up about her alcohol-free journey in 2020 and how she turned moments of boredom into opportunities for new experiences and hobbies.  The episode also features a listener's inspiring story of finding joy in a sober lifestyle through partner dancing.  Join Ruby and Susan as they delve into tools for dealing with cravings, a demo of the "stop, drop, and roll" technique, and the importance of self-care and finding alternative activities to replace the urge to drink. Don't miss out on this insightful and empowering episode!Click here for a video of Stop Drop & Roll tactic! https://www.susanlarkincoaching.com/resources Timestamp overview00:00 Acronym HALT: check body signals before eating.06:01 Longings lead to alcohol use, ignored heart's desires.07:55 Stop Drop and Roll urge tactic.08:16 Remember, recognize, and allow the urge to drink.11:02 Set timer to manage urges.15:55 Reframe exercise as moving your body freely.18:28 Alcohol-free journey during COVID brought introspection.21:18 Embracing challenges, investigating thoughts and feelings.24:57 Listener in Facebook group shares her joy.29:07 Liberation in ecstatic dancing.30:57 Encouraging listeners to join the Facebook community.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.