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What if the bravest thing you do is stop negotiating with alcohol?

In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, Courtney Andersen sits down with women’s mentor and certified EFT tapping practitioner Sophia Grinjella to explore what really happens after you decide to quit drinking and how to actually stay alcohol-free without white-knuckling.

Sophia shares how quitting alcohol at 29 reshaped her identity, friendships, travel experiences, and daily energy. What started as years of moderation and “trying to control it” eventually led to a full pivot into presence, health, and self-trust. A key part of that transformation? EFT tapping—a powerful blend of cognitive and somatic work that helps regulate the nervous system, calm cravings, and replace liquid courage with embodied confidence.

Together, Courtney and Sophia unpack the messy middle between deciding to quit and truly living free. They talk about grief for the old self, navigating FOMO, setting boundaries with friends, and learning how to show up at dinners, dates, airports, and social events without a glass in your hand.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What EFT tapping is and how it works for cravings and anxiety
• How daily tapping routines can reduce urges and ease FOMO
• Why the moderation cycle stalls real change
• Regulating the nervous system to build absolute, lasting confidence
• Practical tools for airports, dinners, and social events
• How to replace “liquid courage” with self-trust

This episode is for anyone ready to stop bargaining with alcohol and start building a life rooted in calm, clarity, and self-trust.

Resources Mentioned:

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1:1 Coaching

My Book

Connect with Sophia:

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PODCAST SPONSOR:

This episode is sponsored by Soberlink, a trusted accountability tool for anyone navigating early recovery. Whether you're rebuilding trust with loved ones or want more structure in your sobriety, Soberlink offers a discreet and empowering way to stay on track.

Sober Vibes listeners, sign up HERE and claim our $100 Enrollment Bonus.

This episode is sponsored by ExactNature, a trusted holistic tool for anyone navigating recovery and sobriety. Use code SV25 at checkout to save on your order. Click here to shop and save.

Grab my Masterclass for Free:

Gain access to my Masterclass when you submit a review on iTunes. Email me sobervibes@gmail.com with a screenshot of the review, and I will send you the code to unlock my Ma

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If you’ve ever told yourself…
“I just need to try harder.”
“I should be able to control this.”
“Tomorrow will be different.”

…but nothing actually changes, this episode is for you.

Today, I break down the REAL reason quitting feels impossible when you're relying on willpower alone and why this doesn’t mean you’re weak. It means you're using the wrong tool for the job.

If you’re trying to figure out how to stop drinking every night, tired of white-knuckling your way through evenings, or wondering why logic and good intentions never seem to stick, you’ll finally understand what’s going on beneath the surface.

This episode is especially supportive for women who feel frustrated, ashamed, discouraged, or confused about why they can be successful in every other area of life… except this one.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why willpower is a temporary emotion, not a strategy
• How alcohol hijacks the brain’s reward system
• Why cutting back feels impossible when you're stressed
• The deeper emotional triggers behind drinking
• What actually works if you want long-term change
• How to build real coping tools so you know how to relax without alcohol
• Why sobriety coaching helps you succeed without burnout or perfectionism
• The strategy that replaces shame and willpower with clarity and confidence

If you’re stuck in the “I will do better tomorrow” loop, this episode will help you understand why and how to break free, finally.

Resources Mentioned:

Subscribe to my YouTube Channel

1:1 Coaching

My Book

PODCAST SPONSOR:

This episode is sponsored by Soberlink, a trusted accountability tool for anyone navigating early recovery. Whether you're rebuilding trust with loved ones or want more structure in your sobriety, Soberlink offers a discreet and empowering way to stay on track.

Sober Vibes listeners, sign up HERE and claim our $100 Enrollment Bonus.

This episode is sponsored by ExactNature, a trusted holistic tool for anyone navigating recovery and sobriety. Use code SV25 at checkout to save on your order. Click here to shop and save.

Grab my Masterclass for Free:

Gain access to my Masterclass when you submit a review on iTunes. Email me sobervibes@gmail.com with a screenshot of the review, and I will send you the code to unlock my Masterclass for free!

Thank you for tuning in!

Thank you for listening! Help the show by Rating, Reviewing, and/or Subscribing to the Sober Vibes Podcast.

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If you keep telling yourself you’re going to “cut back,” drink less, or stop pouring that next glass… yet somehow end up in the same cycle, this episode is for you.

In today’s conversation, I break down the real reason it’s so hard to change your drinking, the hidden excuses and internal stories that subtly keep you stuck. Whether you're trying to figure out how to stop drinking wine, struggling with alcohol and stress, or wondering why the desire to change isn’t matching your follow-through, this episode brings clarity and compassion to the process.

These excuses aren’t about weakness. They’re protective patterns your brain uses to avoid discomfort, and once you understand them, everything begins to shift.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The six most common excuses keeping women stuck in the drink-less cycle
• Why rationalizing your drinking feels so convincing in the moment
• How emotional bargaining (like “I deserve it”) sneaks in
• Why waiting for life to “calm down” doesn’t work
• How these patterns block real progress and peace
• Why sobriety coaching helps you break the pattern and move forward
• What to do when you’re ready to make a change but feel terrified to start
• Tools for early mindset shifts and how to relax without alcohol

If you’re sober curious, frustrated with yourself, or tired of making promises you can’t seem to keep, this episode will help you understand why and what to do next.

Resources Mentioned:

Subscribe to my YouTube Channel

PODCAST SPONSOR:

This episode is sponsored by Soberlink, a trusted accountability tool for anyone navigating early recovery. Whether you're rebuilding trust with loved ones or want more structure in your sobriety, Soberlink offers a discreet and empowering way to stay on track.

Sober Vibes listeners, sign up HERE and claim our $100 Enrollment Bonus.

This episode is sponsored by ExactNature, a trusted holistic tool for anyone navigating recovery and sobriety. Use code SV25 at checkout to save on your order. Click here to shop and save.

Grab my Masterclass for Free:

Gain access to my Masterclass when you submit a review on iTunes. Email me sobervibes@gmail.com with a screenshot of the review, and I will send you the code to unlock my Masterclass for free!

Thank you for tuning in!

Thank you for listening! Help the show by Rating, Reviewing, and/or Subscribing to the Sober Vibes Podcast.

Connect w/ Courtney:
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Join the Sobriety Circle

Apply for 1:1 Coaching
Order the Sober Vibes Book