Feel Good Alcohol-Free with Lindsay Hennekey Episode 84: You Don’t Actually Want the Wine. You Want the Exhale.
In this episode of Feel Good Alcohol Free, Lindsay explores why we reach for wine at the end of a long day and what we may actually be craving beneath the urge to drink.
Drawing on her own experience and her work as an alcohol-free coach, Lindsay shares the difference between temporary relief and genuine restoration, and how understanding your needs can help you build a more fulfilling alcohol-free life.
In This Episode
- Why wine becomes our go-to response to every feeling.
- The difference between relief and restoration.
- How to identify the needs beneath your cravings.
- Why replacing wine with a mocktail isn't always the answer.
- How to build self-trust through Lindsay's Identity, Practice, and Trust method.
- Practical ways to create an end-of-day exhale without alcohol.
Your Takeaway
The next time you think, “I want a glass of wine,” ask yourself: “How do I want to feel?”
You might need rest, connection, boundaries, or simply permission to switch off. Learning to recognize and meet those needs is how you begin reclaiming your evenings—and your life.
Ready for support? Explore Lindsay's coaching program, Feel Good AF, through the links in the show notes.
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