Why Quitting Drinking Feels So Hard — Breaking the Alcohol Lie with Veronica Valli

In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I sit down with Veronica Valli to talk about one of the biggest questions in recovery — why does quitting drinking feel so hard?Veronica shares her story of addiction, long-term sobriety, and how she’s helped thousands of people overcome the emotional and psychological pull of alcohol. We dig into “The Alcohol Lie,” the belief that alcohol makes life better, when in truth, it holds us back from living fully.Together, we unpack why early sobriety can feel uncomfortable, what’s really happening in your brain and body during that adjustment, and the mindset shifts that make long-term recovery possible.Sobriety isn’t about losing joy, it’s about removing what’s been numbing it. Veronica Valli is a former psychotherapist, sobriety coach, author, and co-host of the Soberful Podcast. Sober for over 21 years, she’s spoken internationally at events like Women for Sobriety and Soberistas, helping people reclaim their power and build meaningful, alcohol-free lives. Thank you to our Sponsors! CURIOUS ELIXIRS! Click here to shop all Curious Elixirs and save $10 off purchases of $50 or more with code Sobervibes22 #4 is my personal favorite.To Connect with Veronica:WebsiteFacebook GroupPodcastSoberful BookTo Connect with Courtney:Instagram 30 Day Sober Not Boring Calendar The Ultimate Guide to Sobriety *The Sober Focus program is retired. Please see below for up-to-date resources and programs to help you quit drinking alcohol and achieve emotional sobriety.🎧 Hosted by Courtney Andersen — Sober Coach, Author of Sober Vibes: A Guide to Thriving in Your First Three Months Without Alcohol, and Founder of the Sober Vibes community.👉 For more support, 1:1 Sobriety Coaching, and additional resources, visit courtneyrecovered.com or join my membership, Sobriety Circle, for meetings, workshops, and a supportive community of women living alcohol-free.Thank you for listening! Help the show by Rating, Reviewing, and/or Subscribing to the Sober Vibes Podcast.Connect w/ Courtney:InstagramJoin the Sobriety CircleApply for 1:1 CoachingOrder the Sober Vibes Book