What if this summer didn’t have to end the same way it always does?

You start June saying, “I’m going to cut back.”

Then come the vacations… the patio drinks… the girls trips… the BBQs… and suddenly it’s September and you’re exhausted, anxious, inflamed, and promising yourself you’ll “start again Monday.”

But what if this summer became the one where you finally tried something different?

In this episode of the Sober & Lit podcast, we’re talking about The Sober Summer Experiment... and why your first alcohol-free “firsts” might completely change the way you think about fun, confidence, vacations, and even yourself. We’re diving into the real reason summer feels so triggering, why social pressure can feel so intense, and how to stop white-knuckling your way through the season.

✨ This isn’t about perfection.
✨ It’s about curiosity.
✨ It’s about experimenting.

And it’s about discovering what’s possible when you stop starting over… and start showing up for yourself in a whole new way.

⭐ Join Coach Ruby inside The Sober Summer Experiment and get support for every alcohol-free “first”... vacations, barbecues, concerts, cravings, and more. 🧡

Join the Sober Summer Crew now and spend the summer with women who truly get it.

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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.

Are you stuck in the loop of stress, wine, and starting over tomorrow?

In this guest episode, with Lauren Baptiste, we’re getting real about burnout, alcohol, and the pressure high-achieving women carry…

We explore:
• Why “doing it all” feels so exhausting
• The hidden link between burnout + drinking
• The moment your body says… enough
• How alcohol keeps the cycle going
• Small shifts that actually create change

This is the conversation behind the scenes:
-- You’re successful… but tired
-- Holding it together… but barely
-- Wondering… is this just how life is now?

Press play… and see what shifts for you.
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Guest Resources for Lauren Baptiste-
Website: http://www.acheloawellness.com/
Facebook: https://facebook.com/AcheloaWellness
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thelaurenbaptiste
Burnout Prevention Handout: https://pieoperatingsystem.com/apps/rooms/rooms-3e38746a?l=wjths76woynb

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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.

Thinking about your first alcohol-free vacation and already feeling nervous?

What if your next vacation became the trip where you felt the most free... not the one that pulled you back into the drinking cycle?

Because let’s be honest… vacation can sound like:
• airport wine
• beach cocktails
• girls’ trip pressure
• “I deserve it” thoughts

In this episode, Susan and Ruby unpack:

✨ The biggest mistakes women make on sober vacations
✨ How to handle cravings, triggers, and FOMO
✨ Why alcohol is not the magic part of the trip
✨ How to feel relaxed, free, and fully present
✨ What makes vacations better without the hangover

Press play before you pack.

⭐ Join Coach Susan's Free Alcohol-Free Vacation Workshop: https://www.susanlarkincoaching.com/vacation-workshop

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Coach Susan is hosting a free Alcohol-Free Vacation Workshop on May 28th at noon Eastern, you'll learn exactly how to travel, relax, socialize, and fully enjoy your vacation without relying on alcohol.

You'll leave with practical strategies and the confidence to go anywhere, do anything—alcohol-free—and love it!
Register for the free workshop at www.susanlarkincoaching.com/vacation-workshop

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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.

What if the thing making you feel awkward at events… isn’t you… it’s the alcohol?

• Ever grabbed a drink just to feel normal?
• Ever thought… “my drinking isn’t that bad”?
• Ever wondered what real connection would feel like without it?

This episode is that conversation.

We sit down with Laura Nelson of Sober Rocks… and her story will hit home. From gray area drinking to creating a movement around alcohol-free, inclusive events, Laura shares the moment everything shifted… and what became possible when she chose differently.

Inside, we explore:
• Why networking + alcohol feel so tied together
• What actually changes when you go alcohol-free
• How to create connection without a drink in your hand
• And what becomes possible when you start showing up fully YOU

If you’ve been quietly questioning your drinking… or just want something more… this one will hit. Press play!

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Guest Resources for Laura Nelson-
Website: https://soberliferocks.com/
Buy Inclusive Event Planner on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/INCLUSIVE-EVENT-PLANNER-Conferences-Attendance/dp/B0DJWHBG1B
Podcast: https://soberliferocks.com/new-podcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sober_life_rocks/

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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.

✨ Discover The Ultimate Alcohol-Free Decision Tool ✨

Ever notice how fast cravings happen?

That moment… “I need a glass of wine”…
and suddenly you’re already pouring it.

What if you could catch it… right there?

In this episode, we break it down:

• what’s really happening in your brain during a craving
• why it feels automatic (it’s not just you)
• how to interrupt it in seconds with the SNAP tool
• and how to come back to you before the habit takes over

Because here’s the truth:
It’s not about willpower…
it’s about what you do in that tiny window.

If you’ve ever thought, “it just happens so fast…”

Press play… and let’s catch it before it catches you 🧡

GET YOUR FREE SNAP BRACELET: https://coachingwithruby.com/SNAP

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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.

Okay… quick real talk, friend:

What if burnout isn’t the problem… it’s the wake-up call?

In this episode of Sober & Lit, we sit down with Sue Willoughby… equus coach, entrepreneur, and total midlife badass… who shares how she went from burnout, overachieving, and emotional exhaustion… to a life that actually feels aligned, powerful, and free.

We talk about:
• “normal” drinking that isn’t working anymore
• high-achieving women feeling stuck
• and the question… is this really it?

And yes… 🐎 horses
• they mirror your truth
• they reconnect you to your power

This episode is full of wisdom, practical insights, and inspiration for anyone ready to rewrite their story, embrace change, and live boldly alcohol-free. Press play.

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Guest Resources for Sue Willoughby-
Website: https://www.willoughbycoaching.com/
Podcast: https://www.midlifebadasswomen.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/willoughbycoaching/⁠⁠
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sue_willoughby/⁠⁠

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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.

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.

🧡 And we’d love your support — vote for us in the Sans Bar Best Podcast awards!
Be sure to vote for Sober & Lit under the Best Podcast category. Your vote truly means the world to us.
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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

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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.