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Welcome to the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast, where hosts Ruby Williams and Susan Larkin, your dynamic duo of alcohol freedom coaches, guide you through the twists and turns of breaking free from alcohol.

In this episode, Episode 17, they dive deep into a listener's burning question, "I'm 31 days AF today. Longest streak I’ve had in months. Today is the first real struggle I’ve had with the wine witch showing up all day. There are days when I feel great and it feels easy and then days like today where the struggle is real. I just want the struggle to be over. I feel like the fading effect bias gets me every time. The longer I go the more I think a drink seems fine. I know it’s not. But my brain is not accepting that answer."

Susan and Ruby delve into the concept of fading effect bias and cognitive dissonance, providing valuable insights and practical strategies to help you navigate the ups and downs of an alcohol-free lifestyle. They share personal experiences, expert insights, and practical tactics for breaking free from the allure of alcohol and regaining control of one's thoughts and emotions.

Here are some key takeaways from the episode:

• Understanding the fading affect bias and how it impacts our perception of alcohol over time.
• Techniques for challenging romanticized thoughts about alcohol.
• Insights into cognitive dissonance and reclaiming control over our thoughts and feelings.

We encourage you to tune in to the episode to gain valuable tools and perspectives that will support you in feeling lit on your alcohol-free path.

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00:00 Fading affect bias: Unpleasant feelings fade faster.

04:47 Let go of the rope, stop the fight.

07:48 Reflecting on alcohol's negative impact on life.

10:14 Drinking too much led to a fight.

13:09 Challenging underlying beliefs around romanticizing wine.

16:12 Resisting temptation with strong convictions and reasons.

19:29 Practicing savoring for better mental health.

We want to hear from you! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and ask us any questions you have about breaking free from wine or living an alcohol-free lifestyle. Your question could be the highlight of a future episode!

Grab your copy of our FREE WineFree Weekend Guide to help you on your alcohol free journey. https://feellitpodcast.com/Guide

Find community and connection on the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/feellitalcoholfreepodcast

Websites:
Susan Larkin Coaching https://www.susanlarkincoaching.com/
Ruby Williams at Freedom Renegade Coaching https://www.freedomrenegadecoaching.com/

Follow Susan: @drinklesswithsusan
Follow Ruby: @rubywilliamscoaching

It 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.

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In our latest episode, Susan and Ruby answer a listener's question, "I’m 100 Days AF still flummoxed at how I was managing to put away away at least an extra 700 cals a day and yet, I haven’t lost weight?? Blows my mind".

This episode is packed with insightful discussions and practical tips for anyone on an alcohol-free journey or looking to make intentional choices about food habits. The hosts emphasize the importance of focusing on a few goals at a time and taking a balanced approach to make progress.

They discuss the significance of gradual progress and showing self-compassion, especially in the context of an alcohol-free journey. Ruby shares her experience with cutting out sugar and the unexpected effects it had on her body. The hosts provide strategies for dealing with sugar cravings, including making healthier alternatives and setting oneself up for success by eliminating sugary temptations from the home.

Both hosts address the frustration of not losing weight immediately after quitting alcohol and stress the importance of uncoupling weight loss expectations from the alcohol-free journey initially. They encourage listeners to be patient and emphasize the body's need to heal and recalibrate after quitting alcohol.00:00 Body healing and recalibrating to achieve balance.

04:24 Separate weight loss from alcohol-free journey. Apply mindset to food too.

06:59 Bodies struggle with change, but progress continues.

11:40 Struggle with self-compassion in an alcohol free journey.

16:20 Confidently overcoming urges, transitioning from alcohol to food.

17:27 Sugar-free for 4 years, sensitive to it.

21:13 Communicate with your spouse for alcohol-free household success.

25:28 Struggling with an alcohol-free journey, focusing on feelings.

27:47 Struggling with emotions, working on self-improvement.

We want to hear from you! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and ask us any questions you have about breaking free from wine or living an alcohol-free lifestyle. Your question could be the highlight of a future episode!

Grab your copy of our FREE WineFree Weekend Guide to help you on your alcohol free journey. https://feellitpodcast.com/Guide

Find community and connection on the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/feellitalcoholfreepodcast

Websites:
Susan Larkin Coaching https://www.susanlarkincoaching.com/
Ruby Williams at Freedom Renegade Coaching https://www.freedomrenegadecoaching.com/

Follow Susan: @drinklesswithsusan
Follow Ruby: @rubywilliamscoaching

It 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.

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Welcome to the Feel It Alcohol Free Podcast! In this episode, hosts Coach Ruby and Coach Susan, along with special guest Tammi Salas, share powerful insights on alcohol use disorder, recovery, and the importance of supportive communities. Tammi discusses her own alcohol-free journey, the challenges she faced, and the communities she's created to support herself and others. From in-person connections to online support, this episode explores the modern landscape of sober communities. Tammi unveils her creative ventures and upcoming initiatives, underscoring the importance of involvement in accountability projects and communal engagement. Join us as we delve into the power of friendship, accountability, and the transformative nature of creative expression.

Tammi Salas is a Sober. Dignified. Creative. Woman. She is a painter, diligent list-maker, certified coach, skilled facilitator, and former co-host of the wildly popular Unruffled Podcast, a podcast that explored the intersection between creativity and sobriety. Tammi founded the Ray of Light Online Community in September 2021 and co-facilitates these weekly creative salons with her business partner, Corinne Bowen. She lives in Oakland, CA and daydreams about one day moving to Paris.
You can connect with Tammi at:
tammisalas.com
tammisalas.substack.com

We want to hear from you! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and ask us any questions you have about breaking free from wine or living an alcohol-free lifestyle. Your question could be the highlight of a future episode!

Grab your copy of our FREE WineFree Weekend Guide to help you on your alcohol free journey. https://feellitpodcast.com/Guide

Find community and connection on the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/feellitalcoholfreepodcast

Websites:
Susan Larkin Coaching https://www.susanlarkincoaching.com/
Ruby Williams at Freedom Renegade Coaching https://www.freedomrenegadecoaching.com/

Follow Susan: @drinklesswithsusan
Follow Ruby: @rubywilliamscoaching

It 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.