In this episode, Ashley answers the five biggest questions she hears from moms who know something needs to change with their drinking but feel stuck figuring out what comes next.

From wondering why moderation never seems to work to questioning who you'll be without alcohol, Ashley unpacks what's really happening beneath the surface. These questions aren't about willpower. They're about stress, overwhelm, identity, and the ways alcohol quietly becomes a coping strategy during motherhood.

If you've ever found yourself saying, "I know I need to stop, but I don't want to," this episode is for you.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why knowing alcohol is hurting you isn't always enough to stop.

• Why moderation feels so exhausting and often doesn't last.

• What you're really looking for when you ask, "What do I do instead?"

• Why thoughts about alcohol become quieter over time.

• How alcohol can become tied to your identity and what happens when you begin rebuilding self-trust.

• Why stability has to come before lasting change.

Resources & Support:

Take the Which Sitcom Mom Drinking Style Quiz to discover your drinking pattern and what it’s really telling you.

If you’re ready for support, reach out:

• Email: hello@fizzyandfree.com

• Instagram: @fizzyandfree

• Facebook: Fizzy and Free

• Join the Raising Kids, Not Glasses Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingkidsnotglasses

If this episode resonated with you, share it with a mom who might need it. Follow the show, leave a review, and remember, you’re not alone in this. Until next time, keep raising kids, not glasses.

In this episode, Ashley sits down with registered dietitian Emily Gozy of Nourished with Emily, for an honest conversation about stress, alcohol, sugar cravings, and why so many moms feel stuck in survival mode.

They talk about what actually happens in the body when you stop drinking, why sugar cravings can feel so intense in early sobriety, and how chronic stress keeps so many women trapped in the cycle of reaching for relief at the end of the day.

This conversation is practical, compassionate, and full of small shifts that can help moms feel more supported while navigating change.

• Why quitting drinking can trigger sugar cravings.

• How stress and nervous system overload impact alcohol habits.

• Why “just use willpower” rarely works for overwhelmed moms.

• Small nutrition and routine changes that can support early sobriety.

• How autopilot habits and dopamine-seeking behaviors keep cycles going.

• Why shame around food and alcohol often makes everything harder.

Resources & Support:

Connect with Emily Gozy at nourishedwithemily.com or on IG @nourishedwithemily

If you’re ready for support from Ashley, reach out:

Email: hello@fizzyandfree.com

Instagram: @fizzyandfree

Facebook: Fizzy and Free

Join the Raising Kids, Not Glasses Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingkidsnotglasses

If this episode resonated with you, share it with a mom who might need it. Follow the show, leave a review, and remember, you’re not alone in this. Until next time, keep raising kids, not glasses.

In this episode, Ashley shares why quitting or cutting back on drinking can feel especially challenging during the summer. What’s meant to feel fun and carefree can quickly turn into overwhelm, chaos, and exhaustion, especially with kids home and routines out the window.

Through her own experience, Ashley breaks down the real reasons it felt so hard to stop and why it wasn’t about willpower. Summer brings unique triggers that make old habits feel automatic, but awareness is the first step to changing them.

• How a lack of structure can increase stress and trigger the urge to drink.

• Why feeling overstimulated and bored at the same time makes alcohol more appealing.

• How the “it’s summer” mindset can lead to relaxed boundaries and drinking habits.

• Why alcohol being everywhere makes it harder to say no and easier to justify “just one.”

• How one drink can quickly turn into an automatic pattern.

• Simple ways to create structure, plan ahead, and reset when triggers hit.

Resources & Support:

Take the Which Sitcom Mom Drinking Style Quiz to discover your drinking pattern and what it’s really telling you.

If you’re ready for support, reach out:

• Email: hello@fizzyandfree.com

• Instagram: @fizzyandfree

• Facebook: Fizzy and Free

In this episode, you’ll learn: If this episode resonated with you, share it with a mom who might need it. Follow the show, leave a review, and remember, you’re not alone in this. Until next time, keep raising kids, not glasses.