When the wine is flowing, the pressure is on, and you’re wondering—can I really do this alcohol-free and still feel joy?

In this festive but very real episode, Susan and Ruby open up about the awkward moments, the grounding tools that saved them, and how their sober holidays have actually become the most meaningful ones yet.

When you’re the only one at the Holiday table not drinking… Listen in for Real-Life Tips to stay sober this Christmas or Hanukkah:

You’ll walk away with powerful strategies to protect your peace, stay rooted in your “why,” and enjoy the holidays on your terms. Whether it’s your first alcohol-free Christmas or Holiday, you’re feeling wobbly with family around, or you just want a dose of inspiration, this episode is your toolkit.

Want to feel confident, connected, and actually present this season? 🔥 Let’s get lit—without the booze.

Dry January isn’t about white-knuckling. Support, shared stories, and being witnessed change everything.

Break free from the Groundhog Day drinking cycle. Coach Ruby's 30-Day Dry January Challenge starts January 1st. It's not about quitting forever. It's about choosing YOU.
Sign up today: https://www.freedomrenegadecoaching.com/buy-dry-jan-2026

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It is strongly recommended that you seek professional advice regarding your health before attempting to take a break from alcohol. The creators, hosts, and producers of the The Feel Lit Alcohol Free podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, or psychological advice nor do they intend for the podcast, any resource or communication on behalf of the podcast or otherwise to be a substitute for such.

Is it even really the holidays without the clink of champagne or spiked eggnog? Or… could this be the year you discover a deeper kind of joy—one that doesn’t come in a glass?

In this feel-it-to-heal-it episode, Susan and Ruby dive into the messy, magical middle of the holiday season—where cravings collide with traditions, and the pressure to be “merry” can trigger the urge to drink.

They ask the big question: What actually makes the holidays feel good… and what are we ready to leave behind?

You’ll get real talk on:

• How to Marie Kondo your holiday rituals
• What to say when the family asks why you’re not drinking
• How to trade FOMO for joy with mocktails that sparkle
• Why intentional celebrations hit different without alcohol
• And how to stay grounded through solo time, family drama, or just plain stress

Whether this is your first sober December or your fifth, you’ll walk away with permission to rewrite the rules, embrace what lights you up, and celebrate on your terms.

Tune in and let’s reimagine what a truly lit holiday season looks like—alcohol-free, full of meaning, and unapologetically you.

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Don't forget to follow and subscribe and leave a review! It helps to get the word out that living sober is lit!

Listeners have said that our podcast has helped them get alcohol free! Get started by taking a break that feels lit with a Feel Lit 21 Day Break. Click here to find out more: https://www.freedomrenegadecoaching.com/buy-feel-lit-21-sg

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Susan Larkin Coaching https://www.susanlarkincoaching.com/
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Follow Susan: @drinklesswithsusan
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It is strongly recommended that you seek professional advice regarding your health before attempting to take a break from alcohol. The creators, hosts, and producers of the The Feel Lit Alcohol Free podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, or psychological advice nor do they intend for the podcast, any resource or communication on behalf of the podcast or otherwise to be a substitute for such.

It’s our 100th episode — and we’re celebrating with a powerful dose of alcohol-free vitality! In this milestone conversation, Ruby and Susan welcome the radiant Patricia Becker: a sober yoga teacher, plant-based nutrition coach, and wellness guide helping women 50+ feel strong, flexible, and lit from within.

If you’ve ever wondered how to age gracefully without alcohol… or how breathwork, chair yoga, and gut-healing foods can reignite your energy and self-love, this one’s for you. Patricia shares her story of ditching alcohol, overcoming burnout, and building daily practices that support sober living, vibrant health, and joy at any age.

✨ What if getting older was the best time to get lit — alcohol free?

Whether you're curious about quitting alcohol, healing your nervous system, or simply want to feel good in your body again — this episode is full of inspiration, practical tips, and mindset shifts to help you glow without the glass.

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Guest Resources for Patricia Becker:
Website- https://yourhealthandjoy.com/
YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@patriciabeckeryoga
Stay In Touch and Get 3 Everyday Happiness Tips video- https://conta.cc/3IjN7LX
Aging with Grace Retreat Sonoma County- https://yourhealthandjoy.com/retreatmay2026/

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Don't forget to follow and subscribe and leave a review! It helps to get the word out that living sober is lit!

Listeners have said that our podcast has helped them get alcohol free! Get started by taking a break that feels lit with a Feel Lit 21 Day Break. Click here to find out more: https://www.freedomrenegadecoaching.com/buy-feel-lit-21-sg

Join our private community!

Connect with the Podcast Hosts:
Susan Larkin Coaching https://www.susanlarkincoaching.com/
Ruby Williams at Freedom Renegade Coaching https://www.freedomrenegadecoaching.com/

Follow Susan: @drinklesswithsusan
Follow Ruby: @rubywilliamscoaching

It is strongly recommended that you seek professional advice regarding your health before attempting to take a break from alcohol. The creators, hosts, and producers of the The Feel Lit Alcohol Free podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, or psychological advice nor do they intend for the podcast, any resource or communication on behalf of the podcast or otherwise to be a substitute for such.