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 3 - Episode 5: The In-Between Phase Nobody Warns You About
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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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