Sara gets vulnerable in this solo episode. She opens up about something many of us deal with—even deep into the alcohol-free journey: anxiety.
At nearly six years sober, she shares her surprise when anxiety started showing up again. But instead of turning back to alcohol or spiraling, Sara got curious. In this episode, she shares four unexpected tools that have been easing her anxiety without a drop of alcohol.
Also, if you’re new to your alcohol free journey and you want some extra support, CLICK HERE to download my free Alcohol Free Checklist.
If you've been wondering, "Why am I feeling anxious even though I'm sober?"—this episode is for you.
✨ In this episode, you'll hear:
- Why anxiety can resurface even years after quitting drinking
- How caffeine might be making your symptoms worse—and what Sara did about it
- A refreshing approach to nutrition and movement that supports mental health
- Why reconnecting with a spiritual practice is grounding in uncertain times
- How cycle tracking has helped Sara understand her moods and show herself more compassion
🔑 Key Takeaways:
- ☕ Cutting back (way back!) on caffeine made a huge difference in managing anxiety
- 🥗 Recommitting to nourishing meals and consistent movement provided a sense of control and stability
- 🧘♀️ Meditation and spiritual surrender helped calm her nervous system and ease obsessive thinking
- 📱 Using a simple cycle tracking app allowed for more self-awareness and grace, especially during hormonal shifts
🧡 Sara reminds us: Just because you’re sober doesn’t mean anxiety is gone forever. But without alcohol clouding the picture, you’re better equipped to identify the root causes and use empowering tools that actually work.
📥 Mentioned in the episode:
- My free Alcohol-Free Checklist – Your roadmap to navigating your first steps (or your next ones!) alcohol-free
- Flo App (cycle tracking)
🗣️ Quotes from this episode:
“Just because you’re experiencing anxiety again doesn’t mean you’re going backwards. Healing isn’t linear.” — Sara
“Having less caffeine has equaled less chaos in my body.” — Sara
“I'm not piling onto this anxiety with alcohol and hangovers. That alone is a gift.” — Sara
“Every day I say to myself: I am a yes for miracles happening around me.” — Sara
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Are you navigating anxiety too? Which of these four tools might help you the most?
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