Ep 395 What to NOT To Worry About When You Change Your Drinking

Scared to stop drinking because you don't know what happens next? We'll cover what actually happens when you stop drinking, what happens to your friendships when you're the one who changes first, and why Dry January was never a preview of anything. If you're afraid to quit drinking because of everyone else, this one's for you. In this episode I'm walking you through why your brain is so bad at determining the future. Why it freezes your entire life in place and only takes away the wine. What really happens to the people around you when you're the one who moves first. And why that Dry January you white-knuckled through was never a preview of anything. In this week's episode I'm covering: Why your worries about the future are accurate and still not useful Focalism, and how your brain edits out every single good part What happens to your relationships when you change from the inside out Why you can't do ten years of white-knuckling, and why that's fine The only thing you actually have to do today About Angela: I'm Angela Mascenik, a certified life coach helping women stop over-drinking without shame, willpower, or a label. I over-drank for 20 years while raising three kids, building a career, and keeping a good marriage and a nice home together. Functional on the outside, falling apart on the inside. Coaching changed all of it, and I've been alcohol free for eight years. The Stop Over-Drinking and Start Living podcast is for high-achieving women who are tired of the cycle. Drinking more than you meant to. Waking up at 3am. Promising yourself tomorrow will be different. This isn't about white-knuckling your way through Dry January. We get underneath it. Why you're drinking in the first place, what you're actually feeling at 5pm, and how to build a life you don't need to escape from. Every week I'm talking about boundaries, emotions, mind management, and putting yourself at the top of your own priority list, which is the part most women skip. Ways to work with me: T he Magic House My retreat center in Lisbon, Portugal. https://www.angelamascenik.com/magichousefounderscircle Private coaching One on One , for women who want to go deep and go fast. https://form.typeform.com Transformation Program , small group, 6 months of weekly meetings and materials, includes a trip to The Magic House at the end! https://www.angelamascenik.com/transformationprogram Subscribe wherever you listen, and if this episode helped, a review helps another woman find it.