Feel Good Alcohol-Free with Lindsay Hennekey

Episode 11: Willpower Is A Finite Resource

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May 21, 2025

Feeling drained from fighting cravings? Discover why relying solely on willpower can keep you stuck. Learn how to shift from a rigid resistance mode to a more fulfilling alignment with your life. Hear a transformative client story that highlights the power of creating joy-filled routines that diminish the need for alcohol. Lindsay emphasizes the importance of building inner integrity and processing discomfort as vital steps toward lasting sobriety. It's time to thrive, not just survive!

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INSIGHT

Willpower Drains Like A Battery

Willpower is a finite battery that drains with each decision and stressor throughout the day.
Relying solely on willpower to avoid drinking will eventually fail when the battery runs out.

ANECDOTE

Thursday Night Relapse Story

Lindsay recounts standing in front of her fridge after a long day and giving in despite wanting to keep her streak.
She wasn't failing; she had exhausted her willpower and had no alternative tools in place.

INSIGHT

Willpower Alone Misses The Root Causes

Willpower can stop drinking short-term but doesn't heal the underlying reasons for drinking.
Without deeper tools, sobriety becomes resistance mode rather than a sustainable aligned life.

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Ever feel like you're doing everything right—white-knuckling through cravings, saying no to the drink—and yet you're still exhausted? This episode is for you. In this week’s episode, Lindsay breaks down why relying on willpower alone will always leave you stuck in the same cycle. She shares why even the most disciplined, high-achieving women burn out trying to “just say no” to alcohol—and why that’s not your fault.

You’ll learn:

Why willpower is a finite resource (and what that means for your sobriety)
The difference between resistance mode and alignment mode
Why trying harder isn’t the answer—and what actually is
The tools that help you move from “just surviving” sobriety to thriving in a life you don’t want to escape from
A client story that beautifully illustrates how freedom is possible when you stop relying on willpower and start creating a life that feels so good, alcohol no longer fits

Links & Resources:

Ready to stop relying on willpower? Learn more about Lindsay’s 13-week group coaching program: https://www.lindsayhennekey.com/feel-good-af
Get your free guide to kickstart your alcohol-free life: https://www.lindsayhennekey.com/sober-shift
Book a free discovery call with Lindsay: https://www.lindsayhennekey.com/apply-for-coaching

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And remember, Lindsay is a sober coach, not a health professional. If you are chemically dependent on alcohol (or think you might be), consult your doctor on the steps you need to take to safely detox.