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!

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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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Please enjoy this REWIND-

This week’s episode talks about the creeping effect of drinking alcohol.

Have you recognized:

1) Your drinking has increased over time in how many days a week you drink or how many drinks you have each time you drink?

2) When you try and cut back and then you are ‘loose’ with your rules around alcohol, you notice it creeping back in to your old habits?

Tune in and hear how I describe this phenomenon.

Alcohol is invasive it’s like a weed with a strong root that takes hold, and sometimes we need to do more than we think to get our drinking under control.

Song mentioned in the podcast:
Creepin’ by Metro Boomin, listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0TMA0GRBV0

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If you’ve ever said yes when you really wanted to say no—whether it’s to a drink, an invitation, or keeping alcohol in the house for guests—you’re not alone.

Women who over-drink often over-do in every area of life.

We people-please, over-commit, and ignore our own needs to avoid disappointing others.

But here’s the truth: every dishonest yes chips away at your self-trust and keeps you stuck in the cycle of over-drinking.

In this episode, I’ll show you why trusting yourself with your yes and no is the foundation for real freedom.

You’ll learn how to spot the difference between a clean yes and a guilt-driven one, why honesty in your relationships is essential for change, and how practicing small nos can help you build confidence and self-trust.

This is the episode to listen to if you’re ready to stop people-pleasing, start trusting yourself, and create relationships built on honesty—not obligation.

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Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, people pleasing, people pleasing keeps you stuck