In this episode Lindsay dives deep into the hidden patterns that keep high-performing women stuck in the "just one glass" cycle. Explore why constantly negotiating yourself erodes self-trust and drains your energy, creating a frustrating identity loop. You will leave knowing why true freedom from alcohol isn't about rules or deprivation - but about rewiring your identity and returning to your most aligned self. Are you ready to stop negotiating and start living in alignment with the woman you know you’re here to be? 

LISTEN NEXT:

If this episode resonated, listen to:

Episode 6: Why Drinking in Moderation Doesn't Work: The Science of "Just One Glass"

Episode 56: What Your "Just One Glass" Mindset Actually Leads To

Episode 74: Things I Tried Before Admitting Moderation Wasn't Working

Resources: 

If this episode resonates with you and you’re ready to explore what powerful, lasting change could look like in your life, book a complimentary discovery call with Lindsay. This is your moment to gain clarity, momentum, and reclaim your full bandwidth.

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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. 

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Sober curious women. Quit drinking without AA, How to quit drinking for High Achieving women. 

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 enzymes
• A complete blood count (CBC) with the platelets
• An ultrasound to follow the CBC
• A fiber scan

You can follow Dr. Blaney on Instagram @blaneymd

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Sober curious women. Quit drinking without AA, How to quit drinking for High Achieving women. 

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-shift
• Feel Good AF 
  • Signature 3-Month Group Coaching Program: https://www.lindsayhennekey.com/feel-good-af
  • Private Coaching Experience: https://www.lindsayhennekey.com/one-on-one-coaching

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Sober curious women. Quit drinking without AA, How to quit drinking for High Achieving women. 

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-stuck

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Sober curious women. Quit drinking without AA, How to quit drinking for High Achieving women. 

Welcome to a special Q&A where Lindsay dives deep into the questions you've been asking about quitting drinking. This episode is packed with invaluable insights, personal anecdotes, and compassionate guidance. Whether you're just starting to consider your relationship with alcohol or you're deep into your sobriety journey, Lindsay provides the encouragement and actionable advice you need.

Have a question for Lindsay? You are welcome to send any questions you have about quitting drinking and living alcohol-free directly to: [email protected] - and maybe your question will be answered in a future episode! 

Resources: 

• Download One Bold AF Move 
• Learn more about Feel Good AF - Lindsay's Coaching Program
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Sober curious women. Quit drinking without AA, How to quit drinking for High Achieving women. 

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: [email protected]
• Explore Feel Good AF: 
  • Group Coaching
  • Private 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. 

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Sober curious women. Quit drinking without AA, How to quit drinking for High Achieving women. 

You can decide at 10 AM that you are not drinking tonight and still find yourself pouring a glass at 6 PM. That does not mean you suddenly forgot what you wanted. In this episode, Lindsay breaks down the internal negotiation that makes “I deserve it,” “I’ll just have one,” “everyone else drinks,” or “I’ll start Monday” sound completely reasonable in the moment, and shows you how to interrupt that pattern before it becomes another automatic decision.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

• Why your brain keeps reaching for the fastest, most familiar route to relief even when drinking no longer matches what you want
• How stress, anticipation, dopamine, cognitive dissonance, and social belonging can turn a thought into a convincing justification
• A three-step way to interrupt the loop: name the thought, regulate your body before making the decision, and take one action that matches the woman you are becoming

LISTEN NEXT:

If this episode resonated, listen next to 

Episode 40: How to Stop Negotiating With Yourself About Drinking.

https://feel-good-alcohol-free.buzzsprout.com/2449557/episodes/18347471

WORK WITH LINDSAY:
If you’re tired of knowing what you want to do about your drinking but struggling to follow through consistently, this is exactly the work I help women with. Book a discovery call with me and we’ll talk about where you are, what keeps pulling you back into the same pattern, and what support could look like for you.

→ Book a discovery call with Lindsay: 

https://www.lindsayhennekey.com/discovery-call

→ Download Lindsay's free guide to get started:

 https://www.lindsayhennekey.com/sober-shift 

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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. 

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Sober curious women. Quit drinking without AA, How to quit drinking for High Achieving women. 

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-af

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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. 

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Sober curious women. Quit drinking without AA, How to quit drinking for High Achieving women. 

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 disconnection
• The 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 feeling
• Why it’s not about perfection—and what true self-respect actually looks like
• The tiny, powerful shifts that signal: you’re not in the cycle anymore—you’re leading yourself differently
  
  

LISTEN NEXT:

If this episode resonated, listen to:

Episode 4: Kristin's Transformation: Sobriety for High-Achieving Women

Episode 48: High-Functioning But Drinking Too Much? Why Success Can Keep Women Stuck

Episode 58: The High-Functioning Trap (Why Stress Drinking is a Leadership Failure)

Episode 71: You Haven't Lost Your Ambition. Alcohol Is Draining It.

LINKS + RESOURCES:

• Learn more about Feel Good AF Coaching: https://www.lindsayhennekey.com/feel-good-af  

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• 🗓️ Schedule a 30-minute Discovery Call
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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. 

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Sober curious women. Quit drinking without AA, How to quit drinking for High Achieving women. 

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!

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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. 

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Sober curious women. Quit drinking without AA, How to quit drinking for High Achieving women.