Feel Good Alcohol-Free with Lindsay Hennekey
Hi, I'm Lindsay Hennekey, Sober Coach and Founder of Feel Good AF. This is a podcast for women who are sober or sober curious, looking for support in navigating a life without alcohol. I'm so glad you are here.
You may be thinking: What does an alcohol-free life look like for me? How do I live a life without drinking that doesn’t feel like I am missing something? How do I move beyond alcohol and into the elevated version of myself that I know is inside of me.
You are a hardworking, high-achieving, successful woman in so many areas of your life, who deserves to find a solution to the one big issue that has been holding you back. The solution exists and that's what this podcast is all about.
Each episode we'll cover one area of the Feel Good AF methodology - why moderation doesn't work, what to do when you have a slip, how to celebrate milestones, where you will find your alcohol-free community - and everything in between.
You'll be hearing a lot from me, but I'll also be bringing in a wide range of incredible women to share their stories, expertise, tips & advice, and so much more. Follow Feel Good Alcohol-Free wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for video episodes. Thanks for listening!
Lindsay is your sober coach, not a health professional. If you are chemically dependent on alcohol, consult your doctor on the steps you need to take to safely detox.
Feel Good Alcohol-Free with Lindsay Hennekey
Episode 71: You Haven’t Lost Your Ambition. Alcohol Is Draining It.
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Have you ever wondered where your ambition went?
If you used to love taking on new challenges but now even the thought of more responsibility feels exhausting, you're not alone. In this episode, Lindsay explores why so many high-achieving women mistake burnout or a lack of motivation for losing their ambition—when alcohol may actually be draining the energy, clarity, and self-trust they need to feel like themselves again.
She shares her own experience of feeling successful on the outside while privately feeling flat, depleted, and disconnected from the driven woman she once was. You'll learn why simply "functioning" can keep you stuck, how your evening routine shapes your mornings, and why rebuilding your capacity, not forcing yourself to be more disciplined is the key to getting your spark back.
You'll discover:
- Why functioning isn't the same as thriving
- How alcohol quietly drains your energy, motivation, and emotional capacity
- The difference between being burned out and being under-recovered
- Why ambition requires physical, mental, and emotional capacity
- How the nightly wine routine can keep you stuck in a cycle of exhaustion
- Why your actions must align with how you want to feel and live
- How alcohol affects sleep, recovery, and your brain's reward system
- Why replacing alcohol with meaningful rewards is essential for lasting change
- A simple three-day "Ambition Audit" to help you uncover what's really affecting your motivation
- How rebuilding self-trust can reconnect you with the version of yourself who feels energized, capable, and excited about life
If you're tired of merely getting through your days and you're ready to feel clear, energized, and connected to yourself again, this episode will help you understand why your ambition isn't gone, it may simply be waiting for the space to come back.
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.
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