Mind Over Matter: Tackling Fading Affect Bias / Ep 017

Welcome to the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast, where hosts Ruby Williams and Susan Larkin, your dynamic duo of alcohol freedom coaches, guide you through the twists and turns of breaking free from alcohol. In this episode, Episode 17, they dive deep into a listener's burning question, "I'm 31 days AF today. Longest streak I’ve had in months. Today is the first real struggle I’ve had with the wine witch showing up all day. There are days when I feel great and it feels easy and then days like today where the struggle is real. I just want the struggle to be over.  I feel like the fading effect bias gets me every time. The longer I go the more I think a drink seems fine. I know it’s not. But my brain is not accepting that answer."Susan and Ruby delve into the concept of fading effect bias and cognitive dissonance, providing valuable insights and practical strategies to help you navigate the ups and downs of an alcohol-free lifestyle. They share personal experiences, expert insights, and practical tactics for breaking free from the allure of alcohol and regaining control of one's thoughts and emotions.Here are some key takeaways from the episode:Understanding the fading affect bias and how it impacts our perception of alcohol over time.Techniques for challenging romanticized thoughts about alcohol.Insights into cognitive dissonance and reclaiming control over our thoughts and feelings.We encourage you to tune in to the episode to gain valuable tools and perspectives that will support you in feeling lit on your alcohol-free path.Timestamp00:00 Fading affect bias: Unpleasant feelings fade faster.04:47 Let go of the rope, stop the fight.07:48 Reflecting on alcohol's negative impact on life.10:14 Drinking too much led to a fight.13:09 Challenging underlying beliefs around romanticizing wine.16:12 Resisting temptation with strong convictions and reasons.19:29 Practicing savoring for better mental health.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.