Season 3 - Episode 5: The In-Between Phase Nobody Warns You About

In this episode, I'm talking about the “in-between” phase of changing your relationship with alcohol - the part nobody really warns you about.That space where drinking no longer feels good… but not drinking still feels uncomfortable too.I share my own experience of the stop-start cycle, why so many people relapse around the 40–50 day mark, and the psychology behind why our brains fight change even when we know something isn’t working anymore.I also talk about:– why familiarity can feel safer than happiness– the mental exhaustion of moderation– grief, identity and uncertainty– why you keep getting pulled back to old patterns– and what starts to shift when you finally choose something differentIf you’ve ever felt stuck in the middle - not fully drinking, not fully free - this episode is for you.Get in touch:Abi30 Days to Freedom - A Gentle ResetAvailable here - www.levelupsobrietycoaching.com/30-days-to-freedom-reset/Instagram @levelup.withabiEmail [email protected] links: Terps & Co. www.drinkterps.co.nz - enter code ABI20 for 20% off storewideI use Riverside.fm for my podcast editing software. Click the link below to find out more!https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=abiMy podcast episodes are hosted and distributed by Buzzsprout. Click the link below for a $20 Refer a Friend voucher (T&Cs apply)https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2404910Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/tatami/in-motionLicense code: N5GLWPT8QQSRU7D2