The FriendShift: Navigating Relationships Alcohol-Free / Ep. 08

In this episode of the "Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast," Coach Ruby and Susan answer a question from a listener in their Facebook group, " how much has your friend group changed since you stopped drinking? Do you still have drinking friends and if so, how many? Would you say that now that you aren't drinking, you mainly hang out with non-drinkers? What do you do with all those old buds that still drink? Susan and Ruby discuss the topic of friendships and how they have evolved since they quit drinking. They share personal experiences and stories about interactions with friends, coworkers, and their alcohol-free journey. They talk about the importance of friendship audits, strategies for handling social situations, and the positive impact of being alcohol-free on their lives. From discussing the role of pets to sharing tips on how to handle social events, the hosts open up about their experiences and the transformative power of living an alcohol-free lifestyle. Join us for an insightful and heartfelt discussion on navigating friendships and sobriety in today's episode.Key wordsalcohol free, wine, alcohol freedom coaches, alcohol, alcohol free alternative, friends, happy hour, social life, alcohol free options, alcohol free beer, alcohol free movement, sobriety, support, accountability, alcohol free weekend guide, alcohol free lifestyle, relationship with drinking, unconditional love, pets, self-improvement, normalize not drinking, friend audit, feeling lit, ripple effect, feeling better,  Facebook community, struggles, support, boost upTimestamp overview00:00 Excluded from happy hour, embraced teetotal life.04:04 Leave parties when people get drunk and annoying.07:01 Manager recognized you, made you uncomfortable, alcohol-free.09:56 Navigating alcohol-free changes with supportive friend.12:40 Evaluate friendships, prioritize support, and embrace change.17:27 Deflect questions about not drinking, change subject.19:09 Encourage honesty about drinking to help others.23:18 Excited about daily walks in new place in a Vineyard.26:50 Leave rating, review, and ask questions. Tune in.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.