The First 90 Days: How To Start And Stick With Sobriety With Courtney Andersen

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Today s episode of Sisters in Sobriety is all about navigating the ups downs and surprising discoveries of early sobriety Sonia is joined by Courtney Andersen the founder of Sober Vibes and a seasoned sober life coach who s been alcohol-free for over a decade Courtney s also the author of Sober Vibes A Guide to Thriving in Your First 90 Days Without Alcohol a no-nonsense roadmap for getting through those crucial early months She s here to share real-life tips and laughs making the road to sobriety feel a little less intimidating In this episode they dive into questions like What can you do when the witching hour hits and cravings come knocking How can you tell if moderation isn t cutting it And what are the realistic expectations for those tough first 90 days Courtney offers her refreshingly honest take on some key concepts of early sobriety managing withdrawal building a support network and learning to talk to yourself kindly yep that s a big one She ll break down how to replace old habits with new feel-good routines that keep you steady and maybe even make you excited about a new way of life Things get personal as Courtney opens up about her rock-bottom moment her aha pact with the universe and her journey from feeling lost to finding purpose If you re looking for motivation to start or stick with sobriety Courtney s story is full of the grit humor and hope that will keep you moving forward This is Sisters in Sobriety the support community that helps women change their relationship with alcohol Check out our Substack for extra tips tricks and resources Highlights00 01 15 – A quick look at Courtney s new book Sober Vibes and how it guides readers through the first 90 days 00 02 34 – Courtney shares her I have to quit moment and what drove her to finally make the change 00 03 00 – Falling in love with the bar scene and the fun side of drinking 00 04 50 – Panic attacks and anxiety kick in as the fun fades 00 06 50 – Courtney s funny and frustrating attempts at moderation rules for drinking 00 09 13 – The sneaky ways emotional dependency shows up when trying to quit 00 10 58 – The endless cycle of bargaining and why it s exhausting 00 12 40 – Courtney s rock-bottom night and a lost cat that finally pushed her to quit for good 00 15 35 – Sonia and Courtney chat about how rock-bottom looks different for everyone 00 16 30 – What those first 90 days really feel like and why they re so tough 00 17 45 – Withdrawal symptoms and the importance of checking in with a doctor 00 20 15 – How having a support network can help you feel less alone 00 21 45 – Redefining routines and how small changes can make a big difference 00 24 00 – Courtney s Friday night lights TV binge for those hard weekend nights 00 26 22 – Easy tips for handling cravings and setting boundaries with friends 00 29 00 – Courtney s 60-minute rule for social events and getting home before triggers hit 00 31 50 – How journaling and reflection can help keep your sober mindset strong 00 33 00 – Simple do-anywhere tools for getting through intense cravings 00 36 30 – How exercise and fresh air can be secret weapons for staying sober 00 37 04 – The underrated power of a good night s sleep 00 40 00 – What to expect as cravings start to fade and you build a new normal 00 45 00 – Why staying present is the best way to approach your sobriety journey LinksConnect With Courtney Here Website- https www courtneyrecovered comIG- https www instagram com sober vibesBook- https www courtneyrecovered com sober-vibes-pre-orderSisters In Sobriety Substack – find more tips tricks resources and communitySisters In Sobriety EmailSisters In Sobriety InstagramKathleen s Website Kathleen does not endorse any products mentioned in this podcastKathleen s Instagram Click here to visit this podcast episode