Need support in managing your cravings? CLICK HERE to download my free guidebook that will make your next craving feel easy to navigate. Cravings don’t mean you’re weak—your brain is just doing what it was trained to do. In this solo shorty episode, Sara breaks down the science behind alcohol cravings and helps you release the shame that often comes with them.
You’ll learn how alcohol hijacks your dopamine and reward system, why certain triggers feel so intense, and how to rewire your brain for real, lasting joy. If you've ever wondered why cravings hit so hard (especially early in sobriety), this episode is for you.
Sara shares her own stories from early sobriety and offers science-backed strategies to help you ride the wave of a craving—and come out stronger on the other side.
✨ In this episode:
- 🧠 How alcohol affects your brain’s dopamine and reward systems
- 🔄 The cue-craving-reward cycle—and how it becomes automatic
- 🥱 Why things feel flat or dull in early sobriety (and how to get through it)
- 🎉 The truth about “reward” drinking—and what to do instead
- 🛠️ Craving-busting tools you can use in the moment
- 💬 How curiosity (not criticism) helps you overcome urges
- 📉 Why shame increases the risk of relapse—and what to do instead
📥 Grab the free Cravings Guidebook Get all of Sara’s go-to tools and tips for navigating cravings: 👉 https://nomorewasteddays.co/beating-alcohol-cravings/
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