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In this episode of the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast, coaches Ruby and Susan dive into the rollercoaster of emotions in the early days of living an alcohol-free lifestyle. They tackle a listener's question about feeling overly emotional after going alcohol-free and share their own experiences with unexpected bursts of tears, anger, and joy. They discuss the science behind these emotions, provide tools to navigate and embrace these feelings, and offer practical tips to kick start dopamine production naturally. The hosts also touch on the importance of celebrating small wins and using the "What have you done well today?" practice to shift focus to the positive. With insightful anecdotes and expert advice, this episode offers valuable strategies for navigating the emotional journey of an alcohol-free lifestyle.

Keywords
Alcohol-free living, alcohol freedom coaches, emotional roller coaster, sobriety, emotional healing, sleep, dopamine, feeling wheel, anhedonia, alcohol cravings, b vitamins, exercise, savoring, RAIN practice, feelings exploration, emotional mastery, self-awareness, gratitude, self-celebration, joy, envy, emotional processing, emotional regulation, stress management, self-care, self-reflection, behavior change, Facebook group, alcohol-free podcast, lit lifestyle, purposeful living

Timestamp
00:00 Understanding the science behind emotional healing.

04:50 Understanding emotions using feelings wheel, gamifying experience.

07:55 Processing emotions is part of the healing.

09:20 Stopping drinking affects dopamine production, leading to blues. After 100 days alcohol-free, focus on joy.

13:00 Regular exercise and savoring activities for pleasure.

16:19 Set timer to identify and describe feelings.

19:15 Addressing emotional healing through RAIN practice.

22:11 Focusing on the positive and celebrating wins.

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Websites:
Susan Larkin Coaching https://www.susanlarkincoaching.com/
Ruby Williams at Freedom Renegade Coaching https://www.freedomrenegadecoaching.com/

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