))
3 Triggers to Watch Out for in a Sober Summer (and How to Handle Them with Confidence)
Manage episode 485589957 series 3364972
Content provided by Courtney Andersen. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Courtney Andersen or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.
Episode 226: 3 Triggers to Watch Out for in a Sober Summer (and How to Handle Them with Confidence)
In episode 226, Courtney Andersen chats about typical Summer triggers for sober and sober-curious folks to be prepared for in your journey. If you're navigating an alcohol-free lifestyle, summer can come with some sneaky emotional triggers.
From patio season to beach days and late-night hangs, it’s not always easy to hold your ground, especially when everything around you says “just one drink won’t hurt.”
What you'll learn:
- How to handle “vacation mode” brain when your routines go out the window
- What to say when you're the only one not drinking at a BBQ
- How to stop romanticizing alcohol in those dreamy, golden-hour moments
- Your first sober summer is the hardest - it does get easier with each passing year
- You're modeling clarity for yourself and possibly inspiring others around you
Whether you’re on day 1 or year 5 of living alcohol-free, this episode will help you move through summer with more confidence, clarity, and self-trust.
No tips that make you feel like you’re “missing out.” Just real talk, mindset shifts, and grounded support.
🎧 Tune in and share with a friend who’s walking the same path.
Thank you for listening, and I hope this episode helps you today!
Resources Mentioned:
The Sobriety Circle
Ready to thrive in your alcohol-free life? Sober Vibes: A Guide to Thriving in Your First Three Months Without Alcohol is your step-by-step guide to navigating early sobriety with confidence.
Thank you for listening! Help the show by Rating, Reviewing, and/or Subscribing to the Sober Vibes Podcast.
Connect w/ Courtney:
Instagram
Join the Sobriety Circle
Chapters
1. Introduction and Summer Challenges (00:00:00)
2. The Vacation Mode Trap (00:04:30)
3. The Just a Barbecue Spiral (00:07:24)
4. The Rosé at Sunset Fantasy (00:12:33)
5. Closing Thoughts and Encouragement (00:16:15)
228 episodes
Share
