The Sober Mom Life The Weekend Reset: Navigating Cravings
Dec 5, 2025
In this engaging talk, listeners learn to navigate cravings with confidence. Cravings are framed as normal, especially during life changes or holidays. The difference between wanting a drink and actually drinking is emphasized, alongside the importance of the pause before action. Practical strategies like asking questions and trying alternatives are shared to combat urges. Repeatedly choosing sobriety fosters trust and clarity. Community support and additional resources are highlighted for those seeking a fulfilling sober journey.
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Cravings Are Sparks, Not Commands
- Cravings are sparks, not commands, and don’t make drinking inevitable.
- Suzanne says the thought does not decide the action and there is a large gap to choose differently.
Wanting Doesn't Equal Failing
- Wanting a drink feels scary because we've been taught desire equals action.
- Suzanne reframes that wanting is human and doesn’t mean failure or inevitability.
Sobriety Restores The Decision Space
- There is a whole landscape between wanting and doing with pauses and choices.
- Suzanne emphasizes that sobriety restores decision-making power in that space.
