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Ep 118 | Sobriety Journey of Chasing Sunsets Instead of Cocktails
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Kristin Horstman shares her journey from gray area drinking to becoming a certified coach who helps others find freedom from alcohol while developing powerful nervous system regulation techniques.
• Drinking exists on a spectrum with millions of people in the "gray area" between occasional consumption and end-stage addiction
• Neural pathways created by habits can't be erased, but can go dormant when we build new, healthier pathways
• The sunset hours naturally trigger our nervous system to downshift, which is why Kristen promotes "Sunsets are the new happy hour."
• Taking a 30-day break from alcohol provides valuable data about your relationship with drinking
• If quitting feels difficult now, it won't become easier later – addressing it sooner rather than later is key
• Non-alcoholic options like mocktails, Athletic Brewing, and Töst sparkling tea can provide satisfying alternatives
• When ordering at restaurants, ask for "refreshing, not sweet" mocktails to avoid overly sugary concoctions
Follow Kristen on Instagram @CoachKristinHorstman and visit her website to learn more about gray area drinking coaching and nervous system regulation techniques.
Send me a message about the show!
Click HERE to join the next Mocktail Challenge!
Click HERE to snag a list of some of my favorite non-alcoholic drinks & brands.
- Instagram: @Mocktail.Mom
- Mocktail Book: The Happiest Hour
- Website: MocktailMom.com
You are loved. Big Time Cheers!
Chapters
1. Meeting Kristen Horstman (00:00:00)
2. Twenty Years of Gray Area Drinking (00:02:03)
3. Finding Support and New Tools (00:06:41)
4. Sunsets: The New Happy Hour (00:14:45)
5. The Forever Decision Explained (00:25:24)
6. Mocktails and Alcohol-Free Options (00:36:08)
132 episodes
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Kristin Horstman shares her journey from gray area drinking to becoming a certified coach who helps others find freedom from alcohol while developing powerful nervous system regulation techniques.
• Drinking exists on a spectrum with millions of people in the "gray area" between occasional consumption and end-stage addiction
• Neural pathways created by habits can't be erased, but can go dormant when we build new, healthier pathways
• The sunset hours naturally trigger our nervous system to downshift, which is why Kristen promotes "Sunsets are the new happy hour."
• Taking a 30-day break from alcohol provides valuable data about your relationship with drinking
• If quitting feels difficult now, it won't become easier later – addressing it sooner rather than later is key
• Non-alcoholic options like mocktails, Athletic Brewing, and Töst sparkling tea can provide satisfying alternatives
• When ordering at restaurants, ask for "refreshing, not sweet" mocktails to avoid overly sugary concoctions
Follow Kristen on Instagram @CoachKristinHorstman and visit her website to learn more about gray area drinking coaching and nervous system regulation techniques.
Send me a message about the show!
Click HERE to join the next Mocktail Challenge!
Click HERE to snag a list of some of my favorite non-alcoholic drinks & brands.
- Instagram: @Mocktail.Mom
- Mocktail Book: The Happiest Hour
- Website: MocktailMom.com
You are loved. Big Time Cheers!
Chapters
1. Meeting Kristen Horstman (00:00:00)
2. Twenty Years of Gray Area Drinking (00:02:03)
3. Finding Support and New Tools (00:06:41)
4. Sunsets: The New Happy Hour (00:14:45)
5. The Forever Decision Explained (00:25:24)
6. Mocktails and Alcohol-Free Options (00:36:08)
132 episodes
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