What if the thought keeping you stuck… sounds totally normal?

“My drinking isn’t that bad.”

We hear this all the time. Maybe you’ve said it too.

But what if that one thought is the thing quietly keeping you…
• tired
• stuck
• not quite living at your full potential

In this episode of Sober & Lit, we go there...gently, honestly, no shame.

We talk about:
• the gray area most women live in
• the comparison trap (“at least I’m not that bad…”)
• those sneaky permission-giving thoughts
• why you don’t need rock bottom to change
• how to get curious instead of critical

And a few real questions for you…
➡️ Is alcohol actually working for you anymore?
➡️ Or have you just learned to live with it?

This isn’t about labels. This isn’t about perfection.
It’s about feeling better. Sleeping better. Living more… lit.

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Be sure to vote for Sober & Lit under the Best Podcast category. Your vote truly means the world to us.
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Connect with the Podcast Hosts:
Susan Larkin Coaching https://www.susanlarkincoaching.com/contact
Ruby Williams at Freedom Renegade Coaching https://www.freedomrenegadecoaching.com/

Follow Susan: @drinklesswithsusan
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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.

Cold water. Big feelings. Real joy.

In this episode of Sober & Lit, we sit down with Libby DeLana, author of Cold Joy, who shares how something as simple as stepping into cold water helped her move through loss, rebuild herself, and feel truly alive again.

We talk about the surprising parallels between cold plunging and sobriety…
why community changes everything…
and what happens when you stop numbing and start feeling.

What if discomfort isn’t something to avoid but something that actually brings you back to life?

This conversation might just shift the way you think about growth… and what you’re capable of.

If you’re ready to feel more alive... this one’s for you. Let's dive into the cold water!

Guest Resources for Libby DeLana-
Website: http://thiscoldjoy.com
Instagram: @thiscoldjoy
This Morning Walk Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-morning-walk/id1616844895
REI Podcast episode: https://www.rei.com/blog/podcasts/walking-cold-plunging-as-a-meditative-practice-with-libby-delana

We Love Hearing From You

Don't forget to follow and subscribe and leave a review! It helps to get the word out that living sober is lit!

Listeners have said that our podcast has helped them get alcohol free!
Join our private community!

Connect with the Podcast Hosts:
Susan Larkin Coaching https://www.susanlarkincoaching.com/contact
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.

Have you ever caught yourself thinking… “Maybe my brain chemistry is just messed up.”

You’re not alone. Many women who struggle with alcohol believe their brain is broken. But what if that’s not true? What if the real story is that alcohol has been quietly hijacking your brain’s reward system all along?

In this episode of Sober & Lit, Ruby and Susan take a deep dive into dopamine, the brain chemical responsible for learning, motivation, pleasure, and feeling good.

✅ Why does alcohol create powerful dopamine spikes?
✅ Why do people feel “blah” in early sobriety?
✅ And most importantly… what becomes possible when you give your brain the space to reset?

If you’ve ever wondered why quitting drinking can feel hard at first, and why real joy eventually returns, this episode will change the way you understand your brain.

If a small part of you wonders what life might feel like with alcohol taking up less space, my door is open. I offer private 1:1 coaching with real support and a plan shaped around you. You’re welcome to book a clarity chat here and see what feels right. 🧡

Here's the link to schedule a call with Coach Ruby:
https://calendly.com/williams-ruby/discovery-call

We Love Hearing From You

Don't forget to follow and subscribe and leave a review! It helps to get the word out that living sober is lit!

Listeners have said that our podcast has helped them get alcohol free!
Join our private community!

Connect with the Podcast Hosts:
Susan Larkin Coaching https://www.susanlarkincoaching.com/contact
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.