The Sober Connection
Hosted by Abi King, an ex-daily drinker turned sobriety coach based in New Zealand, this podcast is for people who are curious about a sober life. Episodes will discuss a variety of sobriety related topics with the aim of helping people understand the dangers of a regular drinking habit. With a mixture of short "tips & tricks" episodes, and longer guest interviews, The Sober Connection podcast hopes to provide you with a glimpse into a life without alcohol, proving that being sober is anything but boring.
The Sober Connection
Season 2 - Episode 19: The Starting Over Trap
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If you feel like you’re constantly starting over when it comes to drinking… you’re not alone.
Taking a break. Cutting back. Telling yourself “this time will be different.”
And for a while, it works… until it doesn’t.
In this episode, Abi talks about why that keeps happening — and why starting again isn’t actually the problem.
After recently losing her Instagram accounts and being forced to rebuild from scratch, Abi found herself facing a very familiar thought:
“Do I really want to start again?”
And it made her realise just how similar this is to the stop-start cycle so many people experience with alcohol.
In this episode, Abi explores:
- Why the “starting again” cycle feels so frustrating
- What’s actually keeping you stuck (it’s not what you think)
- Why willpower isn’t the issue
- And what needs to change if you want something more sustainable
If you’re tired of resetting, restarting, and wondering why it’s not sticking… this one’s for you.
And if you’re ready to take the next step:
✨ 30 Days to Freedom – a gentle reset for sober curious women
✨ Steady & Strong – a longer-term coaching partnership for lasting change
Links are in the show notes below.
You don’t have to keep starting over. 💛
Get in touch:
Abi
30 Days to Freedom - A Gentle Reset
Available here - www.levelupsobrietycoaching.com/30-days-to-freedom-reset/
Steady & Strong - 6-month partnership
More information available here - www.levelupsobrietycoaching.com/coaching-options/
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