You're eating better. Exercising more. Maybe you've even had bariatric surgery... so why is the scale still moving in the wrong direction?

In this episode of Sober & Lit, Ruby and Susan uncover one of the most overlooked contributors to midlife weight gain... alcohol. Together, they explore how alcohol affects your metabolism, hormones, sleep, cravings, and recovery, and why it can quietly sabotage your health goals... even when you're doing everything else "right."

You'll discover:

• Why alcohol impacts weight differently after 40
• The surprising connection between alcohol and bariatric surgery
• How hormones, sleep, and cravings work together
• Why this isn't about willpower... and what you can do instead

If you've ever wondered...

"Why can't I lose weight anymore?"

"Is it menopause... or is it alcohol?"

"Could alcohol be the missing piece?"

This conversation will leave you with a new perspective, practical insights, and hope that feeling healthier, lighter, and more energized may be closer than you think. Listen in!
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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 hardest part about becoming alcohol-free isn't giving up alcohol...
...it's letting go of the identity that came with it?

In this episode of Sober & Lit, Susan and Ruby answer a listener question that so many women quietly struggle with:

"Why do I feel embarrassed to call myself alcohol-free?"

Together they explore why our brains worry so much about fitting in, how limiting beliefs shape our identity, and why becoming alcohol-free is less about losing something... and more about rediscovering who you've been all along.

You'll learn:

• Why fear of judgment keeps us stuck

• How to stop mind-reading other people's opinions

• A simple mindset shift that builds lasting confidence

• Practical coaching tools to help you feel proud, authentic, and free

If you've ever wondered...

"Will people think I'm boring?"

"Who am I without alcohol?"

"How do I stop caring what everyone else thinks?"

This conversation may completely change the way you think about your alcohol-free journey.

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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.

You have the career. The family. The responsibilities.

So why does that glass of wine feel harder to say no to?

In this episode of Sober & Lit, we're exploring the hidden connection between alcohol, anxiety, and women.

You'll discover:

• Why anxiety can quietly increase drinking
• How alcohol becomes a coping habit
• The surprising science behind "telescoping"
• Why this isn't a willpower problem
• Simple tools to calm anxiety without alcohol

If you've ever thought:

• "Why am I drinking more than I want to?"
• "Why does alcohol help... and then make everything worse?"
• "Why can't I seem to break the cycle?"

This episode offers hope, science, and practical strategies to help you understand what's really happening beneath the habit and how to find relief without relying on alcohol. You don't have to worry about forever just today. Try the Skip the Sip Guide to take tonight off!

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
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.