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If you're taking a break from drinking and unsure what to say when people ask why—you're not alone. In this episode of Sobermentum Today, I share a few simple, non-awkward ways to answer the dreaded “Why aren’t you drinking?” question. From social situations to work events, this video offers real-life tips to reduce the anxiety and shame that can come with being alcohol-free in a drinking world. Whether you're doing a Dry January, focusing on fitness, or just tired of hangovers, you’ll walk away with go-to responses that work—and peace of mind that most people won’t judge you.

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If the idea of quitting drinking forever feels overwhelming, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to go that route. In this video, I share a powerful mindset shift that worked for me and has helped many of my coaching clients: don’t quit forever — just take a break for now. Instead of focusing on the scary concept of NEVER drinking again, I explain how committing to a temporary “sober vacation” can help you build alcohol-free momentum without added pressure. Whether it’s 30 days, 100 days, or a full year, this approach gives your mind and body space and distance to reset and reflect — without the fear of forever.

This episode is especially for: Social drinkers feeling stuck in a routine Gray area or “middle-of-the-road” drinkers Anyone curious about alcohol-free living

Topics covered:

✅ Why "forever" thinking can sabotage your progress

✅ How to reframe sobriety as a short-term experiment

✅ Tips for gaining clarity, energy, and perspective without alcohol

✅ Why you’re still under the influence even when you’re not drinking

✅ How taking a break can reveal the truth about your relationship with alcohol

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🔗 FREE RESOURCE: Want to find out where you land on the Alcohol Drinker Spectrum? Watch my free presentation here → https://www.sobermentum.com/the-drinker-spectrum

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SHOW NOTES: Are you starting to wonder if it’s time to take a real break from alcohol—even if you don’t consider yourself an alcoholic? In this video, we explore 4 key signs that suggest taking an extended break from drinking could benefit your health, mindset, and quality of life. If you're frequently thinking about alcohol, breaking self-imposed drinking rules, feeling regret after drinking, or noticing the physical and mental after-effects more often, this episode is for you. Discover what an extended alcohol break (or "Sober Vacation") really means, why it's more effective than short-term challenges like Dry January, and how to shift your mindset toward a healthier relationship with alcohol. If you're in that middle-of-the-road territory—drinking more than you want but not sure what to do about it—this video offers clarity, encouragement, and practical next steps.

🔗 FREE RESOURCE: Want to find out where you land on the Alcohol Drinker Spectrum? Watch my free presentation here → https://www.sobermentum.com/the-drinker-spectrum

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Are you wondering if you're drinking too much—even if you don’t consider yourself an alcoholic? In this episode, we explore the gray area of above average drinking and answer the question: "How do I know if I have a drinking problem?" If you've started questioning your relationship with alcohol, you're not alone—and it might be the clearest sign that something needs attention. We'll break down the signs of problematic drinking, explain the alcohol use spectrum, and offer non-judgmental guidance on what steps you can take next. Whether you're considering a break from drinking or just want more control, this episode offers practical insight and resources to help you move forward without shame or stigma.

If you're questioning your drinking, you can find out where you stand on the Alcohol Drinker Spectrum here: ►►►https://www.sobermentum.com/the-drinker-spectrum

If your drinking habit has morphed into something you are no longer comfortable with, and you’ve considered taking action to cut back (or perhaps you’ve already tried some breaks or other approaches), I’d like to offer you one powerful insight which was a game-changer for me back when I was struggling with my own drinking habit.

The idea is this: once you cross a certain threshold with your drinking habit, you can never go back. Meaning, the days in your past where you could enjoy the proverbial “glass of wine with dinner” and then easily stop, or when you could knock back a pint or two with your friends at the pub and then call it a night…more than likely those days are gone and they’re never coming back.

Many of us hold on to a futile hope that we can squeeze the toothpaste back into the tube, and somehow turn back the clock on our drinking habit to where it used to be (or maybe through brute force, make it look like someone else’s “moderate” consumption level). But clinging to that hope is a path toward frustration, disappointment and it ultimately just delays your ability to truly solve this problem in your life.

While it may be disappointing to come to terms with this concept…in truth it is incredibly liberating. Because it forces you to either accept your drinking habit “as is” understanding full well that it will probably worsen over time (since that is the path you’ve already been traveling). OR you can commit to giving a sincere attempt at an alcohol-free lifestyle to see how you like it, knowing that there really is no third alternative path.

In today’s episode we unpack this idea and explore why ignoring it can become a huge risk to everything that matters to you most…

If you need help in carving out a new path forward with your drinking habit, check out these resources:

►►► Website: https://www.sobermentum.com/

►►► Blog: https://www.sobermentum.com/blog 

If you're questioning your drinking, you can find out where you stand on the Alcohol Drinker Spectrum here: ►►► https://www.sobermentum.com/the-drinker-spectrum

Some downsides of a robust drinking habit are too huge to miss. And by the time you arrive at the end of the Alcohol Drinker Spectrum, denial becomes nearly impossible. Your friends and family have seen the consequences of your drinking firsthand. But what if you’re not there yet? What if you’ve managed to keep this habit in check “most” of the time, yet still you wonder where it might be headed?

In today’s episode, we explore 3 Red Flags that can be easy to miss as your drinking habit evolves over time. Paying attention to these can help you determine whether you are okay with the trend, or if you’d rather take corrective action before things progress further.

If you need help in carving out a new path forward with your drinking habit, check out these resources:

►►► Website: https://www.sobermentum.com/

►►► Blog: https://www.sobermentum.com/blog 

If you're questioning your drinking, you can find out where you stand on the Alcohol Drinker Spectrum here: ►►►https://www.sobermentum.com/the-drinker-spectrum

Because somewhere around 90% of your relationship with alcohol is psychological…when you contemplate the idea of stepping away from your habit for a while, even the mere idea of doing so can cause your brain to shoot out unsolicited signals of fear and anxiety about the issue. In today’s episode, we explore 3 specific fears that are common among those of us who have been in this situation. Fortunately with these 3 particular fears, as daunting as they may feel…in reality your concerns have probably been inflated well beyond reality. And that is very positive news!

If you need help in carving out a new path forward with your drinking habit, check out these resources:

►►► Website: https://www.sobermentum.com/

►►► Blog: https://www.sobermentum.com/blog 

*SHOW NOTE* This is Episode 4 in a Series of 4. Each Episode builds on information covered in the prior editions, so watching them in sequential order is best!

**** If you're questioning your drinking, you can find out where you stand on the Alcohol Drinker Spectrum here: ►►► https://www.sobermentum.com/the-drink...

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Over the past 3 episodes, we've explored the first 3 out of the 4 most challenging headwinds you're likely to face as you take a break from your drinking habit. Today we delve into the 4th and final of these challenges, which is unique in that unlike the first 3, it is outside of your control.

We are speaking here of social pressure. Chances are, if your drinking habit has grown to a point where taking some time off is warranted...it probably means you live in a society (and possibly travel amongst a circle of family and friends) where drinking is a big priority. It can therefore feel like you are choosing to go against the grain when you opt out.

Thankfully, there are several helpful strategies and insights you can lean on when you begin feeling pressure to fit in, or when your brain tries to use the old FOMO trick (Fear Of Missing Out) to make you buckle and go back to drinking.

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If you need help in carving out a new path forward with your drinking habit, check out these resources:

►►► Website: https://www.sobermentum.com/

►►► Blog: https://www.sobermentum.com/blog