Feel Good Alcohol-Free with Lindsay Hennekey

In this enlightening conversation, Lindsay and Dr. Hanna Blaney, MD, MPH, a transplant hepatologist, discuss the often-overlooked impact of alcohol on women's health, particularly in relation to liver disease. Dr. Blaney shares her personal journey into the field, the alarming rise of alcohol-associated liver disease among young women, and the importance of early detection and intervention. The discussion emphasizes the need for open conversations about alcohol consumption, the potential for liver recovery, and the importance of seeking medical advice without shame. Dr. Blaney provides insights into the physiological differences in how women process alcohol and the societal pressures surrounding drinking. The episode concludes with a message of hope and empowerment for women questioning their relationship with alcohol.Resources: In the episode, Dr. Blaney shares a list of the following lab tests you can request to your doctor. A complete metabolic panel with the liver enzymesA complete blood count (CBC) with the plateletsAn ultrasound to follow the CBCA fiber scanYou can follow Dr. Blaney on Instagram @blaneymdThanks for listening! Please rate and review this podcast! Your feedback helps us reach more women who are ready to transform their relationship with alcohol. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! If you want to stay connected with Lindsay you can always send her an email at info@lindsayhennekey.com, as well as: 🗓️ Schedule your complimentary 30-minute Discovery Call 👩‍💻 Learn more about her coaching programs at www.lindsayhennekey.com/coaching-programs 📱Follow along on Instagram: @lindsay_hennekey 📰 Subscribe to the Feel Good AF newsletter at www.lindsayhennekey.com 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.

Are you a high-achieving woman who feels stuck in a cycle with alcohol, even though you're crushing it in every other area of your life? If so, this episode is for you. This week Lindsay shares her personal journey and powerful insights on how to stop negotiating with alcohol and start living in alignment with your true self. If you're tired of the shame, the self-doubt, and the constant internal battle, this conversation offers a fresh perspective and a tangible path forward that doesn't involve "forever" or white-knuckling it.What You'll Learn:Why the idea of "forever" is actually a trap: Discover how trying to quit drinking "forever" can trigger fear, pressure, and panic, leading to self-sabotage and integrity gridlock.The true meaning of integrity in your alcohol-free journey: Understand that this isn't about willpower, but about unhooking from decades of societal and familial programming around alcohol, and choosing what truly matters to you.What a "Bold AF Move" actually looks like: Get practical examples of small, powerful shifts you can make today that build self-trust and rewire your nervous system without the pressure of perfection.The 3-step foundation for sustainable change: Learn the emotional sobriety tools that help you move beyond just "not drinking" and build a life that feels so good, alcohol doesn't belong.How to get the support you need: Understand that this journey doesn't have to be isolating and discover how high-touch coaching and community can provide the safety and guidance to become the woman you're meant to be.Resources Mentioned:Free Guide for Your Alcohol-Free Journey: https://www.lindsayhennekey.com/sober-shiftFeel Good AF Signature 3-Month Group Coaching Program: https://www.lindsayhennekey.com/feel-good-afPrivate Coaching Experience: https://www.lindsayhennekey.com/one-on-one-coachingSubscribe, Rate, and Share!If you loved this episode, please rate and share it to help other women find the support they need. Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode!Thanks for listening! Please rate and review this podcast! Your feedback helps us reach more women who are ready to transform their relationship with alcohol. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! If you want to stay connected with Lindsay you can always send her an email at info@lindsayhennekey.com, as well as: 🗓️ Schedule your complimentary 30-minute Discovery Call 👩‍💻 Learn more about her coaching programs at www.lindsayhennekey.com/coaching-programs 📱Follow along on Instagram: @lindsay_hennekey 📰 Subscribe to the Feel Good AF newsletter at www.lindsayhennekey.com 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 powerful episode, Lindsay challenges the conventional wisdom of counting days in your alcohol-free journey. If you're a high-achieving woman feeling quietly drained by a focus on "not drinking," this episode is for you. Learn what truly measures transformation and how to train your brain to believe in the new identity you're building by stacking "micro-wins" that go far beyond just avoiding a drink.As mentioned in this episode, secure your Get Unstuck Session with Lindsay: https://www.lindsayhennekey.com/store/p/get-un-stuckThanks for listening! Please rate and review this podcast! Your feedback helps us reach more women who are ready to transform their relationship with alcohol. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! If you want to stay connected with Lindsay you can always send her an email at info@lindsayhennekey.com, as well as: 🗓️ Schedule your complimentary 30-minute Discovery Call 👩‍💻 Learn more about her coaching programs at www.lindsayhennekey.com/coaching-programs 📱Follow along on Instagram: @lindsay_hennekey 📰 Subscribe to the Feel Good AF newsletter at www.lindsayhennekey.com 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 a special Q&A, Lindsay dives into the complexities of quitting drinking, encouraging listeners to explore their relationship with alcohol. She shares insights on the power of identity without labels and the benefits of taking breaks rather than committing forever. Listeners learn practical strategies to handle social situations, manage cravings, and approach slips as learning opportunities. She highlights rediscovering joy sober and stresses the importance of emotional processing after stopping alcohol. Finally, Lindsay encourages building an identity that makes alcohol irrelevant.

In this powerful episode of Feel Good Alcohol-Free, Lindsay dives deep into a transformative approach to changing your relationship with alcohol. Forget the old rules of willpower and deprivation—this is about building a life you love so much, alcohol simply loses its relevance. Lindsay shares why focusing on "quitting" keeps alcohol in the driver's seat and introduces a revolutionary framework for "becoming her"—the future version of yourself who lives alcohol-free.Ready to stop white-knuckling and start living a life so aligned you don’t need alcohol? Connect with Lindsay and explore how to step into your "Feel Good Alcohol-Free" life:Email Lindsay at: info@lindsayhennekey.comExplore Feel Good AF: Group CoachingPrivate CoachingThanks for listening! Please rate and review this podcast! Your feedback helps us reach more women who are ready to transform their relationship with alcohol. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! If you want to stay connected with Lindsay you can always send her an email at info@lindsayhennekey.com, as well as: 🗓️ Schedule your complimentary 30-minute Discovery Call 👩‍💻 Learn more about her coaching programs at www.lindsayhennekey.com/coaching-programs 📱Follow along on Instagram: @lindsay_hennekey 📰 Subscribe to the Feel Good AF newsletter at www.lindsayhennekey.com 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 episode, Lindsay explores the challenges women face in navigating sobriety and the mental processes that lead to justifying drinking. You’ll learn why your brain justifies drinking and actually works against you to rationalize the 6 pm drinks. She introduces the concept of 'super thinking,' where high-achieving individuals rationalize their drinking habits despite knowing the negative impacts. You'll learn three ways to start rewiring your brain into new, healthy habits. Resources + Links: You’re not behind. You’re not stuck. You’re just ready for a new kind of support—and that begins now: https://www.lindsayhennekey.com/feel-good-afThanks for listening! Please rate and review this podcast! Your feedback helps us reach more women who are ready to transform their relationship with alcohol. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! If you want to stay connected with Lindsay you can always send her an email at info@lindsayhennekey.com, as well as: 🗓️ Schedule your complimentary 30-minute Discovery Call 👩‍💻 Learn more about her coaching programs at www.lindsayhennekey.com/coaching-programs 📱Follow along on Instagram: @lindsay_hennekey 📰 Subscribe to the Feel Good AF newsletter at www.lindsayhennekey.com 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’ve read the books. You’ve tried the breaks. You’ve highlighted all the quotes and listened to every podcast with so much hope… But you’re still waking up at 3am wondering why nothing is changing. This episode is the one that bridges the gap between knowing better and actually doing better.Lindsay shares the three key behavioral shifts that changed everything in her own journey to five years alcohol-free—and how most high-achieving women stay stuck in what she calls passive pursuit. She also opens up about the exact moment it all clicked: a hot August night, a pending surgery, and the decision that finally cracked her open.If you’re feeling the pull for something different—something deeper—this episode is your sign. Not to try harder. But to stop doing this alone. You don’t need more information. You need support that works in real life.Ready to stop circling the same problem?DM “Ready” to @lindsay_hennekey on Instagram or Join us inside Feel Good AF: https://www.lindsayhennekey.com/feel-good-afThanks for listening! Please rate and review this podcast! Your feedback helps us reach more women who are ready to transform their relationship with alcohol. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! If you want to stay connected with Lindsay you can always send her an email at info@lindsayhennekey.com, as well as: 🗓️ Schedule your complimentary 30-minute Discovery Call 👩‍💻 Learn more about her coaching programs at www.lindsayhennekey.com/coaching-programs 📱Follow along on Instagram: @lindsay_hennekey 📰 Subscribe to the Feel Good AF newsletter at www.lindsayhennekey.com 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 get it all done, the meetings, the workouts, the school pickups, the birthday texts.  Your calendar’s full, your smile is on, your glass is poured… And yet, there’s this nagging sense that something’s off.In this episode, Lindsay is pulling back the curtain on the "high-functioning" façade, how we’ve been taught to manage our lives from depletion while calling it discipline, and why so many brilliant, successful women are quietly numbing instead of actually living.We’ll talk about:Why being high-functioning often masks deep disconnectionThe invisible cost of coping with alcohol “because it’s not that bad”What you might not be seeing in your day-to-day, but definitely feelingWhy it’s not about perfection—and what true self-respect actually looks likeThe tiny, powerful shifts that signal: you’re not in the cycle anymore—you’re leading yourself differentlyLINKS + RESOURCES:Learn more about Feel Good AF Coaching: https://www.lindsayhennekey.com/feel-good-af  Thanks for listening! Please rate and review this podcast! Your feedback helps us reach more women who are ready to transform their relationship with alcohol. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! If you want to stay connected with Lindsay you can always send her an email at info@lindsayhennekey.com, as well as: 🗓️ Schedule your complimentary 30-minute Discovery Call 👩‍💻 Learn more about her coaching programs at www.lindsayhennekey.com/coaching-programs 📱Follow along on Instagram: @lindsay_hennekey 📰 Subscribe to the Feel Good AF newsletter at www.lindsayhennekey.com 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.

On this week's episode  of Feel Good Alcohol-Free (and the Season 1 FINALE!), Lindsay interviews Rebecca Weller, International Bestselling Author, Health & Life Coach, and Speaker. Named ‘one of Perth’s leading Healthpreneurs’ by The Sunday Times Magazine, Rebecca has helped women from around the world to get their sparkle back and create an alcohol-free life they love.You can get Rebecca's books HERE. They had such an impact on Lindsay's journey, and we hope they will yours as well. While Rebecca is currently not super active on social media, you can still support her work and follow along @bexweller on instagram. Season 2 of the podcast will be back August 13th! See you then!Thanks for listening! Please rate and review this podcast! Your feedback helps us reach more women who are ready to transform their relationship with alcohol. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! If you want to stay connected with Lindsay you can always send her an email at info@lindsayhennekey.com, as well as: 🗓️ Schedule your complimentary 30-minute Discovery Call 👩‍💻 Learn more about her coaching programs at www.lindsayhennekey.com/coaching-programs 📱Follow along on Instagram: @lindsay_hennekey 📰 Subscribe to the Feel Good AF newsletter at www.lindsayhennekey.com 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 episode of How to Feel Good Alcohol-Free, Lindsay discusses the intricate relationship between burnout and alcohol consumption among high-achieving women. She shares her personal journey and highlights how alcohol can become a coping mechanism for stress and emotional exhaustion. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing the cycle of reliance on alcohol and offers practical steps to rebuild resilience, set boundaries, and embrace healthier coping strategies. Lindsay encourages listeners to envision a life beyond alcohol, filled with genuine rest and self-care, and provides actionable exercises to initiate this transformative journey.Resources + Links:Read the companion blog to this episode 'Four Easy Exercises To Help You Quit Drinking' which includes this week's assignments 👉 https://www.lindsayhennekey.com/feelgoodafblog/4-steps-to-take-to-quit-drinkingBook your free 30-minute sober strategy session with Lindsay 👉 Thanks for listening! Please rate and review this podcast! Your feedback helps us reach more women who are ready to transform their relationship with alcohol. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! If you want to stay connected with Lindsay you can always send her an email at info@lindsayhennekey.com, as well as: 🗓️ Schedule your complimentary 30-minute Discovery Call 👩‍💻 Learn more about her coaching programs at www.lindsayhennekey.com/coaching-programs 📱Follow along on Instagram: @lindsay_hennekey 📰 Subscribe to the Feel Good AF newsletter at www.lindsayhennekey.com 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.