Relief Not Relapse
What to Do When Cravings Hit and Drinking Feels Like the Only Option When a craving hits, it can feel instant and overwhelming. One minute you’re handling your day, and the next, your brain is screaming for a drink.
5 Things to Do Instead of Drinking Tonight
You don’t actually want the drink.You want relief.You want to quiet your mind, slow your breath, and feel just a little more okay. But here’s what you may not realize:You don’t need alcohol to get there.You need tools—tools that
How to Stay Sober When Everyone Around You Still Drinks
Here’s what to do when you're trying to stay sober… and everyone around you is still drinking like nothing’s changed. Whether it’s your partner having a glass of wine with dinner, your friends pouring cocktails on the summer trip,
How to Get Sober Without AA (And What’s Really Holding You Back)
You’ve said it before: “I don’t want to do AA,” or “I’ll figure this out on my own.” But if you’re stuck in the cycle—making promises, breaking them, and wondering why nothing sticks—this episode is your wake-up call. In
What to Do When Sobriety Feels Like a Constant Battle
You quit drinking. People congratulated you. Maybe you posted your day count, joined a group, downloaded a tracker, even started journaling… But deep down, it still feels like you’re just barely holding it together. This is white-knuckling—where you’re sober,
Relapsed Again? How to Start Over Without Shame and Reclaim Your Sobriety
If you’ve relapsed recently or had a drink after a solid streak of sobriety, I want you to take a deep breath and hear this: ✨ You are not broken.✨ You have not failed.✨ And you are absolutely not
The Small Daily Decisions That Make or Break Your Sobriety
Your sobriety isn’t determined by one big decision—it’s shaped by the small, daily choices you make. If you’re wondering why staying sober feels so hard or why you keep falling into the same patterns, it’s time to take a
What It Really Means to Be a Dry Drunk and How to Change
Have you heard the term dry drunk and wondered, “Is that me?” Can you be sober and be a dry drunk? Or you may think, what’s the difference between dry drunk vs. sober or in recovery. Today, I’m going
Recognizing the Early Signs of Relapse and What NOT to Do
Did you know that many people don’t realize they’re on the path to relapse until it’s too late? The truth is, relapse doesn’t happen in a single moment—it’s a slow buildup of emotions, stressors, and unchecked behaviors that compromise
How Relapse Will Make You Build Strong Recovery
Did you know that relapse can actually be a pivotal moment in your recovery journey? It’s a reality that many people face when quitting alcohol, but here’s the good news—it doesn’t mean you’ve failed. In fact, it can be