Overcoming the Friday Night Wine Trap / Ep. 010

In this episode of the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast, hosts Ruby and Susan dive into the topic of transitioning to alcohol-free Friday nights. They answer a listener's question: "I can't imagine my life without drinking? What do you do on a Friday night?"  They share their personal experiences of overcoming the habitual urge to drink on Friday nights (or every night!) and discuss practical tactics such as interrupting routines, being intentional with activities, and changing beliefs and thoughts. Ruby and Susan also explore the impact of strength training for women over 40, delving into its many benefits and providing valuable insights. Listeners are encouraged to join the conversation in the podcast's Facebook community and share their own before-and-after Friday night experiences. This episode offers inspiring and actionable strategies for breaking free from the grip of alcohol and embracing a fulfilling, lit lifestyle.Key wordsalcohol free podcast, alcohol freedom coaches, lies about alcohol, alcohol free living, breaking free from wine, alcohol free lifestyle, alcohol free journey, alcohol free community, wine free weekend guide, alcohol habits, alcohol triggers, mindful meditation, transitioning to an alcohol free lifestyle, strength training, strength training for women, weightlifting, building muscle, exercise routine, alcohol free activities, alcohol free socializing, Friday night routine, alcohol free transitions, alcohol free mindset, interrupting alcohol habits, changing alcohol beliefs, being curious and aware, self compassion, controlling alcohol cravings, alcohol free support communityTime Stamp overview00:00 Struggling with Friday nights, needing wine to end the week04:54 Struggle with drinking, working to interrupt habit of using to overcome stress09:07 Exercise is a great stress-reliever 09:58 Prioritize calm transitions for easier evenings.14:32 Challenging old thoughts, questioning truth, seeking new ways.19:17 Strength training helped transition to alcohol-free lifestyle.26:20 Live answer to your questions, join facebook group.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.