About this episode

Susan and Ruby explore the missing piece in alcohol-free journeys, focusing on self-compassion and hidden beliefs that affect change.

What if you're not stuck... just unheard? You know alcohol isn't helping. You've read the books. You've learned the science. You've tried to change. So why do the same patterns keep coming back? In this episode of Sober & Lit, Susan and Ruby explore the missing piece that many alcohol-free journeys overlook: Why knowing isn't always enoughThe hidden beliefs that quietly fuel drinkingHow self-compassion creates lasting changeA simple practice to soothe your inner critic instead of fighting...

People in this episode

Hosts: Susan Larkin, Ruby Williams

Topics covered

• alcohol-free journeys
• self-compassion
• hidden beliefs
• lasting change
• inner critic

Keywords

• alcohol
• self-improvement
• mental health
• change
• self-compassion
• inner critic

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