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Ruby and Susan discuss strategies for confidently saying no to drinks in social situations.

Ever freeze when someone offers you a drink? Wonder how to stay alcohol-free and feel connected? In this Sober & Lit episode, Ruby and Susan get real about what’s actually happening in those moments — and how to move through them with confidence instead of white-knuckling it. Inside this conversation: Why saying no isn’t about willpower (it’s about wiring + people-pleasing)Simple ways to prepare before events so you don’t panic in the moment Go-to phrases that feel natural (not...

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Hosts: Susan Larkin, Ruby Williams

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