The Sober Scoop

Telling people you're getting sober is one of the most frustrating and difficult things in early sobriety, so today, I'm providing some tips for "coming out" as sober.

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Timestamps:
00:00 — Why is "Sober" even a word? Returning to our natural state
03:45 — The social stigma of being a "non-drinker" vs. a "non-smoker"
07:20 — Why I hate the word "Alcoholic" and the power of labels
11:05 — How to handle the "Why aren't you drinking?" question
14:30 — The "I'm not drinking tonight" vs. "I don't drink" distinction
18:15 — Why you don't owe anyone an explanation for your sobriety
22:10 — Sobriety as a personal journey of self-discovery and peace

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In today’s episode, we’re diving into managing cravings and triggers in sobriety. This is often the hardest part, and where many people feel tempted to throw in the towel and give in... but the Scoop Troop isn’t giving in!
I’ll share some tangible tips to help you move through a craving, and I intentionally made this video about 30 minutes long because cravings typically peak and pass within that window. So if you can make it through this video during a craving, you can make it through the craving too.
Come back and listen anytime you need, and we’ll work through it together :)
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Moderation is exhausting -quitting brings peace. In today’s episode, I share all the moderation strategies I (and so many other sober people) tried before finally quitting 100%. Sobriety became the first thing I truly succeeded at, and I promise - while moderation feels tempting, living sober is actually easier in the long run. Tune in to hear why and how letting go can set you free.
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Timestamps:
00:00 — Why we all try moderating before quitting
03:10 — The two camps: those who can and those who can't
06:30 — Strategy #1: "Only drinking on weekends"
09:45 — Strategy #2: "Only drinking after 5 PM"
13:15 — Strategy #3: "Only drinking hard alcohol"
17:20 — Why having "just one drink" is mental torture
19:40 — The peace of mind found in sticking to your word

Alcohol doesn’t actually give you restful sleep -it sedates you. It can keep you in lighter, fragmented sleep and reduce REM, the stage where your brain restores mood and energy.
So if you wake up at 3am or feel groggy every morning, alcohol may be part of the reason. Removing it often helps your sleep regulate again -and better sleep improves almost everything!
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Today we are diving into why I personally did not do AA. While I believe it's a great option for some people, it wasn't for me. And I actually think the thought of having to attend an AA meeting is part of what kept me from getting sober... I didn't want to sit in a room with other sober people and openly call myself an alcoholic.
So today, I'm explaining why it wasn't for me, and how you can get sober with or without AA. There's no one "right way" to get sober.
** The woman I referenced in the episode is @laurenissober on tiktok :)
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