Mastering Drinking Urges / EP 108

Ever wake up determined not to drink…
only to find yourself pouring a glass by evening?

You’re not broken. You’re human. And this episode explains why.

In today’s conversation, Susan and Ruby unpack the invisible habit loops behind drinking urges, and show you how to gently interrupt them.

Inside this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why urges feel automatic (hello, autopilot)
• The real reason willpower fades by happy hour
• How triggers + routines + rewards keep you stuck
• What “urge surfing” is and how it helps cravings pass
• Simple swaps that replace alcohol with real pleasure
• How tiny shifts can lead to lasting alcohol freedom

This isn’t about fighting yourself.
It’s about understanding your patterns, reclaiming your agency, and choosing something better—one moment at a time.

Stick around to the end of the show to hear how we keep our own lives lit without alcohol, and why real change starts with compassion, not control.

If you want to learn more about your own unique drinking habit and take a break, join Susan's Freedom Formula Group Coaching Course. Invest 8 weeks to take control over your drinking!
https://www.susanlarkincoaching.com/the-freedom-formula-rewire-regulate-and-rise

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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.