Episode 19: Breaking Free from Alcohol Habits

Coaches Brandi and Becca unpack why so many women feel stuck in their drinking patterns and why willpower alone isn’t the answer. They explore the shame cycle, emotional triggers, cognitive dissonance, and the real reasons alcohol becomes harder to manage over time. They also highlight the strength of community, preparation, and shared stories in supporting meaningful alcohol-free change, and offer an overview of the Zero Proof Life 30-Day Challenge.

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Key Takeaways

• It's common to feel stuck in drinking habits.
  
  
• Relying solely on willpower leads to burnout.
  
  
• Shame creates a self-fulfilling cycle.
  
  
• Understanding triggers is essential for change.
  
  
• Preparation is a powerful disruptor of old habits.
  
  
• Cognitive dissonance is normal in alcohol use.
  
  
• Sharing stories breaks isolation.
  
  
• Dopamine cravings increase with age.
  
  
• Alcohol affects women uniquely.
  
  
• Community support is vital for recovery.
  
  

Timestamps

00:00 – Understanding Alcohol Habits and Stuckness
11:23 – Breaking the Shame Cycle
22:52 – Triggers, Emotions, and Alcohol Awareness
26:44 – The Zero Proof Life Challenge Overview
27:46 – Outro

Resources & Links

• https://www.thezeroprooflife.com/products/zpl-monthly-subscription
  
  
• Follow ZPL: https://www.instagram.com/thezeroprooflife/
  
  
• Follow the coaches:
  
  
  • Brandi Babb – @brandi.babb (https://www.instagram.com/brandi.babb/)
    
    
  • Karla Adkins – @karlakadkins (https://www.instagram.com/karlakadkins/)
    
    
  • Carolyn Bennett – @thesoberempath (https://www.instagram.com/carolynbennett2.0/)
    
    
  • Becca Snider – @becsnider (https://www.instagram.com/becsnider/)

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