Sober & Lit Podcast

Ready to break free from the crippling "shoulds" that hold you back? In this episode of the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast, co-hosts Susan and Ruby dive into the sneaky, self-destructive habit of "shoulding" ourselves. How often do you catch yourself thinking, "I should be happier," "I should be more successful," or even "I should be able to handle this&...

Welcome to the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast!  In today's episode, we're thrilled to chat with Sarah Dawkins, the inspiring holistic health coach and author of "Heal Yourself." Once a nurse, Sarah's personal journey of overcoming chronic illness through lifestyle changes and quitting alcohol is nothing short of amazing. Are you curious about how interconnected our body sys...

Welcome back to the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast!  In today’s episode, Susan and Ruby confront the notorious "F word"—failure. As we kick off the new year, we dive into why failure might just be your secret weapon in tackling Dry January. Why is failure so feared, and could it actually be your biggest ally? Drawing from Andrew Huberman's insights on neuroplasticity, we explore how...

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 52 of the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast! We are beyond excited to have the rock star of the alcohol-free movement, Annie Grace, author and founder of "This Naked Mind," join hosts Ruby Williams and Susan Larkin for an eye-opening conversation. In this captivating episode, we dive deep into the journey of living alcohol-free, debunking the myth of "normie...

Welcome back to the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast! In today's episode, we're ringing in the New Year and the end of our first season with a special focus on Dry January and our exciting "Feel It 21" program.   Join hosts Ruby Williams and Susan Larkin as they delve into a journey of self-compassion and growth, offering daily activities that support you in exploring an alcohol-f...

Welcome back to the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast! In this exciting milestone episode, hosts Ruby and Susan delve into a topic that resonates with many in their community— the challenge of deciding to go alcohol free. Inspired by the struggles shared within their private Facebook group, Ruby and Susan explore personal stories, strategies, and analogies that can help listeners make the pivotal deci...

Welcome back to the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast!  In this festive holiday episode, hosts Susan Larkin and Ruby Williams answer a listener's question: " Boy, the holidays are stressful. Hosting Christmas Eve, buying and wrapping presents, traveling, then to hear at times I forgot stuff from the kids and the spouse is just being constantly stressed. There was so much. And even though I d...

Welcome back to the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast!  Today, Ruby Williams and Susan Larkin are thrilled to chat with Martha Wright, who went from owning a winery to becoming a leading voice in mindful drinking. Ever wondered how a wine industry insider found freedom from alcohol?  In this episode, Martha reveals her transformative journey and shares groundbreaking strategies for enjoying social eve...

 Welcome to Episode 47 of the "Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast," where we are thrilled to have the inspiring Toni Will join us as our special guest. Toni, an accomplished leader and the first female General Manager on the ECHL Board of Governors for the Kalamazoo Wings hockey team, shares her journey of resilience and strength. As we explore Toni's empowering experiences as a female l...

Welcome to Episode 46 of the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast!  This Thanksgiving special is brought to you by your inspiring hosts, Coaches Susan Larkin and Ruby Williams. Ever wondered how to truly savor the holiday season without a drop of alcohol? Join us as we dive into the transformative journey towards an empowered, alcohol-free Thanksgiving. Ruby and Susan, once avid wine drinkers themselves,...

Welcome to Episode 45 of the "Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast"!  Join hosts Susan Larkin and Ruby Williams as they take you on a transformative journey to alcohol freedom. This episode, we shine a light on breaking free from the gripping obsession with alcohol. We answer a FB member's question: "Its been 2 years since I’ve quit drinking and I can’t stop thinking about it and star...

Welcome to Episode 44 of the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast! Your hosts, Ruby Williams and Coach Susan Larkin, are here to dive deep into the transformational journey of supporting loved ones who are "sober curious." We'll tackle the insightful question from our listener, Renee, about guiding those on an alcohol-conscious path . What's the real difference between habits and addi...

Welcome to Episode 43 of the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast! Today we're thrilled to be joined by Joshua James—once a seasoned bartender, now the visionary behind San Francisco’s first non-alcoholic bar, Ocean Beach Cafe. What made him quit drinking at 37 and lead a global movement toward alcohol-free living? His journey from mixologist to sober trailblazer is nothing short of inspiring. In th...

In this riveting episode, hosts Ruby and Susan sit down with the incredible Jamie Phillips, a certified alcohol freedom mindset coach. Jamie opens up about her personal battles with addiction, the relentless hustle culture, and the transformative power of rest. Have you ever wondered how societal norms and media shape our views on alcohol? Or how burnout and stress can drive us towards unhealthy c...

In Episode 41, Coaches Ruby and Susan tackle a common yet eye-opening misconception: Can exercising or eating healthy really offset the negative effects of alcohol?  They answer a listener's question: "I would regularly justify the amount I drank, by convincing myself it wasn’t that bad, because I’d be counteracting the alcohol by running/exercising and eating healthy." Have you eve...

In this episode of the Feel Lit Pod we have an extraordinary guest, Hadley Sorensen, joining us.! Hadley is not just a mom of three boys and a lifelong runner, but also the inspiring author of the eye-opening book, “The Dirty Truth on Social Drinking, Everything in Moderation and Other BS.” Have you ever questioned the social narratives around drinking? Hadley dives deep into her personal journey...

Welcome to the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast, where your hosts, Susan and Ruby, guide you on a transformative journey to break free from the love-hate relationship with alcohol. In this episode, we dive deep into a topic many of us can relate to: feeling embarrassed about being alcohol-free. They answer a listener's question: "I am loving being alcohol free - however, I’m struggling with...

Welcome back to the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast! Today, we have an extraordinary guest, Tabbin Almond, whose journey of overcoming alcohol use disorder and advocating for a healthier workplace culture will leave you inspired and motivated. Tabbin is the author of Bottling Up Trouble: How alcohol is harming your business...and what to do about it.   A much needed look into how alcohol is holding...

Welcome to the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast, where your hosts, Ruby Williams and Susan Larkin, guide you through the transformative journey of breaking free from alcohol and embracing a vibrant, healthier life. This is part two on moderation, a loaded topic! Have you ever wondered why moderation feels like an endless struggle, even when you’re disciplined in other areas of your life? In today’s e...

Welcome back to The Feel Lit Alcohol Free podcast where co-hosts Susan and Ruby, shatter the myths about alcohol and arm you with the tools to break free. Ever wondered why moderation feels like an uphill battle? In today’s episode, titled “The Moderation Myth,” we dive deep into the challenging waters of returning to “normal” drinking and the elusive struggle with moderation. We answer a listener...

In this episode of the Feel Lit Alcohol-Free Podcast, hosts Susan and Ruby are joined by guest Colleen Clifford, a former chef on a fishing boat. Colleen shares her journey through binge drinking and her decision to lead an alcohol-free lifestyle in her sixties, highlighting her experiences, challenges, and the joy of living an alcohol-free life. The hosts also discuss the dangers of binge drinkin...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast with hosts Ruby Williams and Susan Larkin.   Ever wondered why you might need help with alcohol when you’re so disciplined in other areas of your life? You’re not alone. In today's episode we answer a listener's question: " I should be able to do this on my own. Why do I need help in this one area? I'm...

Welcome to the "Feel It Alcohol Free" podcast with your hosts Ruby and Susan, where we explore the journey to an alcohol-free lifestyle and the profound impact it has on our lives. In this episode, we have a very special guest, Maureen Benkovich, a certified alcohol freedom coach, who shares her deeply personal struggle with alcohol and the emotional toll of infertility and disenfranchis...

Welcome to the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast!  Ever wondered if you can give yourself too much grace?  A listener in the Feel Lit Podcast Facebook asked this question. In this episode, Susan and Ruby dive deep into the intriguing world of self-compassion and its powerful role in an alcohol-free lifestyle. What happens when grace becomes a double-edged sword? How can self-compassion be your greates...

Welcome back to the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast!  Today, we’re diving deep into a topic that’s both eye-opening and incredibly personal. Have you ever wondered how weight loss surgery can unexpectedly intertwine with alcohol use disorder? A listener asked this brave question: "I’m 7 years post WLS, I was always a social drinker, after WLS I radically changed my eating habits, but added wine...