Not drinking feels simple when you don’t even want a drink. But what about those moments when the cravings and hard urges show up — after a stressful day, when you’re out with friends, or when your brain insists that a glass of wine will make everything easier?

That’s when the real work begins.

In this episode, I’ll show you why urges aren’t a sign of failure — they’re actually the training ground where you build confidence and self-trust.

You’ll learn how to pause, ride out the discomfort, and practice tools that make saying “no” possible even when it feels hard.

If you’ve ever wondered why it feels so different on “easy days” versus “craving days,” this episode will give you a fresh perspective and practical strategies you can use right away.

And I share my new favorite mantra, and you DON'T want to miss it.

Also, make sure you are on my email list to be the first to sign up for the Sober October Challenge inside the Alive AF! coaching membership, enrollment will be open September 17th through October 1st and it won't be open again this year. We are waiving the enrollment fee, I discuss all the details in the episode, so give it a listen!

Click the link to get on my email list: https://www.angelamascenik.com/

Podcast mentioned in this episode- Ep 213- Drinking Culture + All Inclusive Resorts: https://www.angelamascenik.com/podcasts/stop-over-drinking-and-start-living/episodes/2147857948

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