The Cravings ToolkitThe Cravings Toolkit
Sober Awkward
<p>Cravings are a huge part of treading this sober path. This week the girls want to delve deeper into these pesky reminders of their past lives.</p><p>Let's face it, cravings are out to get you! They sneak up and tap you on the shoulder when you least expect it. They make you uncomfortable around alcohol and can cause you to slip up. Today Vic and Lucy want to find out if it's possible to predict cravings, prepare for them and accept them as just a part of going alcohol-free. In this funny and insightful episode you'll learn the science behind why your squishy brain still desires alcohol when sober, why you hanker after booze when hormonal, why having a fuzzy brain after 25 years of caning it is quite normal and loads of tips and tricks to stop you fantasising about your old buddy - booze. Oh, and find out why Vic is scared of hammocks!</p><p>Show Notes</p><p>Join the free social network for the sober and sober curious made by Sober Awkward for you!!</p><p>Go to <a href="http://www.cuppa.community" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.cuppa.community</a> and find your kind of people. You can create free events, your own sober groups, find sobriety courses and so much more.</p><p>The kettle has officially boiled people!!! Get on there and start sharing your 'journey'!</p><p>This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://lyres.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://lyres.com.au</a> Just head to their website to find out more about the mixology classes. </p><p><a href="https://lyres.com.au/loyalty_rewards" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://lyres.com.au/loyalty_rewards? </a>- The Frequent Sippers Club</p><p>@soberawkward</p><p>@drunkmummysobermummy</p><p>@cuppa.community</p><br><p><br></p><p> </p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
1:14:30•20 Jun 2022
Mastering Cravings: Vic and Lucy's Guide to Staying Sober
“Our neurological pathways and memories are conditioned to respond with cravings, but our brains will continue to rewire themselves with a little planning, patience, and time.”
Cravings. They sneak up on you when you least expect it, making the journey to sobriety feel like an uphill battle. But what if you could predict them, prepare for them, and even accept them as part of your alcohol-free life? In this episode of 'Sober Awkward', hosts Vic and Lucy dive into the nitty-gritty of cravings. They break down the science behind why your brain still yearns for alcohol even when you're committed to staying sober.
You'll discover why those pesky cravings hit hardest when you're hormonal and why having a foggy brain after years of drinking is pretty normal. But it's not all doom and gloom—Vic and Lucy share loads of practical tips to help you stop fantasizing about your old drinking days. From predicting cravings to building your sobriety strength, they've got you covered. And just for a bit of fun, you'll find out why Vic has a strange fear of hammocks!
This episode is packed with humor, honesty, and invaluable advice for anyone on the path to sobriety. Tune in and arm yourself with the tools you need to tackle cravings head-on.
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