Feel Good Alcohol-Free with Lindsay Hennekey

What has Dry January done for you? This is the big question Lindsay urges you to ask yourself in this episode of Feel Good Alcohol-Free. As we near the end of the month, the conversation shifts towards what happens next? And the answer is: the end of Dry January does not have to mean a return to old habits. You have an opportunity to take all the data you've collected this month and start showing up, slowing down, and building new patterns - are you going to take it? Resources + Important Mentions From This Episode:Try Saint Viviana, one of my favorite NA wines!What to do if you had a slip in Dry January (Blog)Thank you to The Zero Proof for sponsoring this episode! The Zero Proof is the #1 destination for the best in non-alcoholic wine, spirits, functionals, and beer—curated to make every moment worth raising a glass. From everyday pours to special celebrations, we deliver premium options that make sure everyone has something memorable and delicious in hand.Here's how you can stay connected: 🗓️ Schedule your complimentary 30-minute Discovery Call 👩‍💻 Sign-up for Feel Good AF Coaching 📱Follow along on Instagram 📰 Subscribe to the Feel Good AF newsletter 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.

Discover how to sustain your alcohol-free journey after Dry January. Lindsay highlights the return of old patterns once structure fades, emphasizing the need for new responses to the 'just one' thought. She shares insights on practicing choices in social settings, reframing mistakes as learning experiences, and building confidence through repetition. Learn why planning for the transition into February is crucial to prevent slipping back. Embrace a sober lifestyle beyond a temporary break!

Explore the emotional rollercoaster of Dry January, where common paths reveal deep insights into personal sobriety. Discover how to navigate feelings of clarity, friction, and struggle while reinforcing rituals and building micro-boundaries. Learn why slips happen and how to step out of shame and recommit immediately. Lindsay emphasizes the importance of self-trust and emotional regulation over rigid rules, making each listener's journey unique and supported. Reflect, recalibrate, and embrace the process!

Welcome to Season 3! In this special New Year's episode, Lindsay reflects on the transformative journey of 2025 as we approach the end of the year, emphasizing the importance of recognizing growth, building inner integrity, and preparing for a successful alcohol-free start to the new year. Through guided meditations and journal prompts, she encourages you to embrace your messy middle, acknowledge small wins, and set intentions for the upcoming year. The episode serves as a supportive guide for those looking to navigate their relationship with alcohol and step into a new identity.Resources from this episode: Your Alcohol-Free Intention Setting Guide For NYE Here's how you can stay connected: 🗓️ Schedule your complimentary 30-minute Discovery Call 👩‍💻 Sign-up for Feel Good AF Coaching 📱Follow along on Instagram 📰 Subscribe to the Feel Good AF newsletter 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.

It’s Christmas Eve and Lindsay's birthday! This episode is an invitation to take a few minutes out of the busyness of the season for yourself - to pause, to reflect, and to learn how you can take actionable steps towards an alcohol-free life. Happy Holidays!Here's how you can stay connected: 🗓️ Schedule your complimentary 30-minute Discovery Call 👩‍💻 Sign-up for Feel Good AF Coaching 📱Follow along on Instagram 📰 Subscribe to the Feel Good AF newsletter 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.

Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall - not one season is easier to quit than the others. It's about deciding that you are ready to change, and then starting to take small actions, one small adjustment to your life at a time, to get you moving toward your goal of living a beautiful, alcohol-free life. This is exactly what Lindsay will walk you through in this week's podcast episode.Here's how you can stay connected: 🗓️ Schedule your complimentary 30-minute Discovery Call 👩‍💻 Sign-up for Feel Good AF Coaching 📱Follow along on Instagram 📰 Subscribe to the Feel Good AF newsletter 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.

December has this funny way of looking magical on paper and feeling, well, overwhelming in real life. There’s the pressure to be cheerful, the pressure to make it special, the pressure to hold everyone else’s emotions — and the moment the sun goes down, your brain goes, ‘Oh thank god, we made it. Where’s the wine?’In this episode of Feel Good Alcohol-Free, Lindsay breaks down why this isn’t a character flaw showing up. It’s a pattern your brain has been practicing for a long time. And once you see that, things start to make a lot more sense. Peace doesn’t come when December slows down. It comes when you slow down long enough to notice what you actually need.Here's how you can stay connected: 🗓️ Schedule your complimentary 30-minute Discovery Call 👩‍💻 Sign-up for Feel Good AF Coaching 📱Follow along on Instagram 📰 Subscribe to the Feel Good AF newsletter 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.

In this week's episode we welcome Kelly Nolan to the podcast! Kelly shares her journey from patent attorney to time management strategist, detailing the challenges she faced and what led her to the creation of the Bright Method™. Time management is a practice everyone can benefit from, but it is especially relevant as we navigate our alcohol-free journey. You will learn how introducing time management strategy into your work and personal life can help you reduce stress, why taking inventory of how you spend your time can both empower you and support your relationships, and you'll leave with some tips to start taking control of your own calendar.You can learn more about Kelly and the Bright Method™ at kellynolan.com and follow her @_kellynolan_.Here's how you can stay connected: 🗓️ Schedule your complimentary 30-minute Discovery Call 👩‍💻 Sign-up for Feel Good AF Coaching 📱Follow along on Instagram 📰 Subscribe to the Feel Good AF newsletter 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.

You don’t have to wait for a new year, a quieter season, or the “perfect time” to start changing your relationship with alcohol. That moment doesn’t exist — and honestly, you don’t need it. You just need this one.In this episode of Feel Good Alcohol-Free, Lindsay Hennekey, Accredited Sober Coach and Founder of Feel Good AF, walks you through what’s actually happening in your brain when you put off change, how to reframe the fear of starting during the holidays, and what you can expect in your first 30 days when you finally decide to start this work now — not later.⭐️ Learn more about the exciting end of year coaching special: https://www.lindsayhennekey.com/endofyear ⭐️Here's how you can stay connected: 🗓️ Schedule your complimentary 30-minute Discovery Call 👩‍💻 Sign-up for Feel Good AF Coaching 📱Follow along on Instagram 📰 Subscribe to the Feel Good AF newsletter 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.

In this week's episode, Lindsay lays it all out there: if you want to quit drinking, then get comfortable being uncomfortable. Your ability to change is directly tied to your willingness to be uncomfortable -  because nothing great happens when we stay in the comfort zone. It's in the moments when you let yourself sit in the real, awkward (and sometimes really awkward) discomfort, that you are making progress. Whether it's stumbling through conversations at your first alcohol-free work outing, or over-sharing to your Grandmother about why you aren't drinking at this year's Thanksgiving dinner, know that not only can you handle it, but you are building confidence as you do it. Links + Resources:Now is the time to get ahead of your New Year Resolutions 🎉 - with a very special end of year bonus! 👉 https://www.lindsayhennekey.com/endofyear Here is this week's assignment: Take a look at your calendar for the next week and pick an upcoming event where you would normally drink, but in this case you aren't. After the event, reflect in your journal (or a voice note to yourself) on the following questions: When were you uncomfortable? What was uncomfortable about it? What surprised you about how you handled the discomfort?What felt new about not drinking?What felt good about not drinking?Here's how you can stay connected: 🗓️ Schedule your complimentary 30-minute Discovery Call 👩‍💻 Sign-up for Feel Good AF Coaching 📱Follow along on Instagram 📰 Subscribe to the Feel Good AF newsletter 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.