In this episode, I'm talking about the “in-between” phase of changing your relationship with alcohol - the part nobody really warns you about.

That space where drinking no longer feels good… but not drinking still feels uncomfortable too.

I share my own experience of the stop-start cycle, why so many people relapse around the 40–50 day mark, and the psychology behind why our brains fight change even when we know something isn’t working anymore.

I also talk about:

– why familiarity can feel safer than happiness
– the mental exhaustion of moderation
– grief, identity and uncertainty
– why you keep getting pulled back to old patterns
– and what starts to shift when you finally choose something different

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the middle - not fully drinking, not fully free - this episode is for you.

Get in touch:

Abi

30 Days to Freedom - A Gentle Reset

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