Midlife. Menopause. Alcohol cravings.

Coincidence... or connected?

In this episode of Sober & Lit, Susan and Ruby welcome Kathleen McDermott, registered nurse and menopause coach, for a conversation every woman deserves to hear.

You'll discover:

• Why hormones can amplify alcohol cravings
• How menopause impacts your brain and nervous system
• Why willpower isn't the answer
• The role of self-compassion in lasting change
• Simple ways to feel more balanced and in control

If you've ever thought:

• "Why is drinking harder to manage now?"
• "Are my hormones affecting my cravings?"
• "Can I get through menopause alcohol-free?"

This episode offers practical tools, compassionate guidance, and a refreshing reminder that you don't have to navigate midlife…or an alcohol-free journey…alone.

Guest Resources for Kathleen McDermott and Women & Balance-
Website: http://womenandbalance.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558627978641
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenandbalance/

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It is strongly recommended that you seek professional advice regarding your health before attempting to take a break from alcohol. The creators, hosts, and producers of the The Feel Lit Alcohol Free podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, or psychological advice nor do they intend for the podcast, any resource or communication on behalf of the podcast or otherwise to be a substitute for such.

You quit drinking expecting to feel amazing... but what if you're feeling worse before you feel better?

So now you're wondering:

"Shouldn't I feel better by now?"

In this episode of Sober & Lit, Ruby and Susan unpack a little-known part of the alcohol-free journey:

PAWS (Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome).

You'll discover:

• Why recovery can feel harder than expected
• Common symptoms of PAWS
• How long healing may take
• Signs your brain is actually recovering
• Tools to stay encouraged and keep going

If you've ever thought:

• "What's wrong with me?"
• "Why am I still struggling?"
• "Will I ever feel normal again?"

This conversation is your reminder that healing isn't always linear...and sometimes the symptoms you're worried about are actually signs of progress.

Nobody talks enough about what can happen in the first 90 days after quitting alcohol. That's exactly why I created The First 90 Days Reset Guide. Because if you're exhausted, anxious, emotional, or dealing with brain fog, you might think something is wrong with you.

✔️ Get your Free Guide: https://coachingwithruby.com/PAWS

We Love Hearing From You

Don't forget to follow and subscribe and leave a review! It helps to get the word out that living sober is lit!

Listeners have said that our podcast has helped them get alcohol free!
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Connect with the Podcast Hosts:
Susan Larkin Coaching https://www.susanlarkincoaching.com
Ruby Williams at Freedom Renegade Coaching https://www.freedomrenegadecoaching.com/

Follow Susan: @drinklesswithsusan
Follow Ruby: @rubywilliamscoaching

It is strongly recommended that you seek professional advice regarding your health before attempting to take a break from alcohol. The creators, hosts, and producers of the The Feel Lit Alcohol Free podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, or psychological advice nor do they intend for the podcast, any resource or communication on behalf of the podcast or otherwise to be a substitute for such.

What if sobriety gave you MORE... not less?

In this episode of Sober & Lit, Susan and Ruby sit down with Deborah C. Smith... business coach, entrepreneur, and powerful example of what can happen when you stop using alcohol to cope and start reconnecting with yourself.

Inside this conversation:

• Deborah’s story
• Alcohol, ambition + high stress entrepreneurship
• The wake-up call that changed everything
• Finding joy, creativity + relief without wine
• Why sobriety became her superpower
• Building a life and business that actually feels good

If you’ve ever wondered...

• Can I really feel lit without alcohol?
• What happens when I stop drinking to manage stress?
• Could sobriety open doors I never imagined?

This one is inspiring, real, and full of hope for your own alcohol-free journey.
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Guest Resources for Deborah Smith-
Website: Http://www.deborahcsmith.com
Podcast - Mindset to Market: https://mindset-to-market.buzzsprout.com/
Instagram: Http://www.instagram.com/deborah_smith_coaching
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1B3UWMF2ax/?mibextid=wwXIfr

We Love Hearing From You

Don't forget to follow and subscribe and leave a review! It helps to get the word out that living sober is lit!

Listeners have said that our podcast has helped them get alcohol free!
Join our private community!

Connect with the Podcast Hosts:
Susan Larkin Coaching https://www.susanlarkincoaching.com
Ruby Williams at Freedom Renegade Coaching https://www.freedomrenegadecoaching.com/

Follow Susan: @drinklesswithsusan
Follow Ruby: @rubywilliamscoaching

It is strongly recommended that you seek professional advice regarding your health before attempting to take a break from alcohol. The creators, hosts, and producers of the The Feel Lit Alcohol Free podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, or psychological advice nor do they intend for the podcast, any resource or communication on behalf of the podcast or otherwise to be a substitute for such.