What Florence Scovel Shinn Knew in 1925 That Most Women Still Miss About Alcohol & the Mind

What if your struggle with alcohol has less to do with willpower—and more to do with what you’re quietly imagining every day?In this episode of Sobriety Snippets, I introduce a surprising guide to recovery and emotional healing: The Game of Life and How to Play It, written in 1925 by Florence Scovel Shinn. Together, we explore how your thoughts, words, and mental images train your subconscious—and why that matters deeply for women over 40 navigating sobriety.You don’t need to read the book to follow along. This is about applying timeless wisdom to real life, real habits, and real healing.In this episode, you'lluncover how your imagination may be reinforcing drinking patterns without you realizing it.recognize how fear, doubt, and self-talk quietly instruct your subconscious mind.begin to see sobriety not as a fight—but as a shift in thought, emotion, and inner direction.Press play to discover how the “game of life” is really played—and how changing your thoughts can change your drinking, your emotional health, and your future.Connect with Becca and let her know what you're implementing today! [email protected] podcast explores the journey of sober living and sobriety, highlighting how health, mindset shifts, and overcoming regret from binge drinking and drinking can lead to powerful habits that support an alcohol-free lifestyle, especially for professionals and business women seeking self-improvement, confidence, clarity, and lasting empowerment. 🎙️ Vote for The Snippets on SobrietyTalkRate and review the Snippets and help other women find their way here. It’s fast and simple: https://ratethispodcast.com/snippetsThis podcast explores the journey of sober living and sobriety, highlighting how health, mindset shifts, and overcoming regret from binge drinking and drinking can lead to powerful habits that support an alcohol-free lifestyle, especially for professionals and business women seeking self-improvement, confidence, clarity, and lasting empowerment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.