Ep. 69 - Why Waiting Until After Summer to Quit Drinking Keeps You Stuck

If you've ever found yourself waiting for "the perfect time" to quit drinking after summer, after the holidays, after the next vacation—this episode is for you. Lindsay gets personal in this solo episode, sharing why she spent years telling herself she'd deal with her drinking "later" and why that later never seemed to arrive. She unpacks the hidden relief that comes from postponing change, why life never actually settles down, and how confidence isn't something you have before you stop drinking, it's something you build by practicing in your real life. Through stories from her own journey, including her first alcohol-free vacation, Lindsay explains why waiting for the right moment only keeps you stuck and how small, intentional decisions become the foundation for lasting self-trust. You'll discover: Why "I'll start after summer" feels so convincing and why it keeps you stuck The difference between temporary relief and genuine alignment with the life you want Why life will never hand you a perfect, stress-free time to change your relationship with alcohol How Lindsay's first alcohol-free vacation completely changed her perspective on sobriety The hidden mental load of drinking, from constant negotiating to recovering and starting over Lindsay's three-step framework for lasting change: Identity, Practice, and Self-Trust Why practicing through real-life events, not avoiding them—is what builds lasting confidence How support can help you navigate weddings, vacations, stressful workdays, and social pressure without relying on alcohol If you've been waiting for the "right time" to stop drinking, this episode is a reminder that the life you want isn't waiting on a clear calendar, it's built one decision at a time, right in the middle of your real life. Support the show Here's how you can stay connected: 🗓️ Schedule a 30-minute Discovery Call 👩‍💻 Sign-up for Feel Good AF Coaching 📱Follow along on Instagram 📰 Subscribe to the Feel Good AF newsletter And remember, Lindsay is a sober coach, not a health professional. If you are chemically dependent on alcohol (or think you might be), consult your doctor on the steps you need to take to safely detox. Intro/Outro Music Credit: Cozy Lofi Beat - Split memmories by Idoberg Sober curious women. Quit drinking without AA, How to quit drinking for High Achieving women.