https://www.livebettersober.com/ 2026-08-15T19:13:35.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/understand-my-drinking-pattern.webp Woman reflecting on the patterns and triggers behind her evening drinking https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/why-is-it-hard-to-stop-drinking-every-night-podcast.png Podcast discussion about why it is so hard to stop drinking every night https://www.livebettersober.com/images/why-drinking-feels-like-a-reward-podcast.png Podcast discussion about why drinking feels like a reward after work https://www.livebettersober.com/images/why-do-i-drink-every-night-podcast.png Podcast discussion about why I drink every night https://www.livebettersober.com/images/before-day-one-cover-susan-gast-1720x2580.webp Before Day One cover image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/read-real-life-sobriety-stories.webp Woman relaxing by a peaceful lake representing life after drinking https://www.livebettersober.com/images/the-somatic-marker-method-flowchart.webp Flowchart showing The Somatic Marker Method and how anticipatory drinking thoughts can be interrupted before the nightly drinking habit takes over https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.webp Susan Gast, Live Better Sober creator https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-my-nightly-drinking-habit.webp Woman journaling as she works on changing her nightly drinking habit https://www.livebettersober.com/Live_Better_Sober_Newsletter-lbs-newsletter-2026-08-14.html 2026-08-14T15:44:10.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-signature.webp Susan Gast https://www.livebettersober.com/Live_Better_Sober_Newsletter-live-better-sober-newsletter-day-three.html 2026-08-13T19:14:59.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-signature.webp Susan Gast https://www.livebettersober.com/images/day-three-drinking-cycle-infographic.webp The Day One to Day Three drinking cycle https://www.livebettersober.com/about-live-better-sober.html 2026-08-14T16:23:00.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-working-calm-alcohol-free-lifestyle.webp Susan Gast working calm alcohol-free lifestyle https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly 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the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/after-work-drinking-trigger-plan-fridge-reminder.webp Handwritten "I don't drink anymore" reminder attached to a refrigerator door as part of an after-work drinking trigger plan. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/alcohol-free-evening-starter-routine.html 2026-08-14T16:43:32.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/alcohol-free-evening-starter-routine-infographic.webp Infographic showing a simple alcohol-free evening starter routine with a step-by-step sequence and optional calming activities to replace nightly drinking. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/alcohol-free-evening-starter-routine-walking-dog.webp Susan walking her black and tan miniature pinscher beside a peaceful neighborhood lake, showing a simple alcohol-free evening routine that replaces drinking with a calming walk. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/alternatives-to-aa.html 2026-08-27T16:03:41.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober 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https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/anxiety-after-drinking.html 2026-08-27T15:24:45.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/anxiety-after-drinking-why-it-feels-so-bad-infographic.webp Infographic explaining why anxiety after drinking feels so bad, including alcohol rebound effects, poor sleep, dehydration, stress hormones, the anxiety-after-drinking cycle, and practical steps to feel better the next day. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/anxiety-after-drinking-morning-reflection.webp Woman sitting quietly at a kitchen table feeling emotionally drained the morning after drinking https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/break-the-nightly-drinking-habit-blog.html 2026-08-14T16:24:39.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/break-the-nightly-drinking-habit.html 2026-08-14T16:26:01.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/live-better-sober-r-quit-drinking-course.webp Susan Gast smiling as she pushes away beer bottles, cans, whiskey, and a glass of alcohol. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/contact-us.html 2026-08-14T14:42:17.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo 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neighborhood lake while reflecting before taking the Live Better Sober evening drinking self-assessment. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/does-relapse-mean-i-failed.html 2026-08-27T16:01:32.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/does-relapse-mean-i-failed.webp Woman reflecting calmly after a setback, showing that relapse does not mean failure https://www.livebettersober.com/images/does-relapse-mean-i-failed-reflection-notes.webp Woman writing notes calmly, reflecting after a relapse and planning next steps https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/turning-relapse-into-information.webp Infographic showing how to view relapse as information instead of failure. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/drinking-alone-meant-nobody-saw-it-getting-worse.html 2026-08-14T17:07:19.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/hidden-dangers-of-drinking-alone.webp Infographic highlighting the hidden dangers of drinking alone, including secrecy, isolation, and loss of accountability. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/drinking-alone-nobody-saw-it-getting-worse.webp Susan looks back at a memory of drinking alone behind closed doors, with nobody there to see the habit getting worse. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/drinking-alone-meant-nobody-saw-it-getting-worse-hero.webp Susan sitting alone at home in the evening, reflecting on how nightly drinking quietly became a habit https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/drinking-culture-in-sports.html 2026-08-14T17:10:09.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/drinking-culture-in-sports.webp Football players competing under stadium lights, illustrating the drinking culture often associated with sporting events. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/drinking-culture-in-sports-pinterest.webp Football stadium under floodlights representing the drinking culture often associated with sporting events. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/drinking-to-shut-off-thoughts.html 2026-08-27T15:21:20.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/drinking-to-shut-off-thoughts-hero.webp Woman sitting on a couch looking out a window while struggling with racing thoughts and stress before drinking. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/drinking-to-shut-off-thoughts-infographic.webp Infographic showing how drinking to shut off thoughts can become a habit cycle and what to do instead. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/drunk-version-wasnt-the-real-me.html 2026-08-27T15:13:12.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/drunk-version-wasnt-the-real-me-infographic.webp Susan Gast with an infographic explaining that alcohol changed her behavior, reactions, and judgment but never revealed her authentic self. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/the-drunk-version-of-you-isnt-the-real-you-susan-story.webp Susan's journey from drinking and self-doubt to sobriety, creativity, and confidence https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/liquid-courage-vs-authentic-self.webp Infographic showing the illusion of liquid courage vs. your authentic self https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/enjoy-life-without-alcohol.html 2026-08-14T17:12:14.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/enjoy-life-without-alcohol-patio-conversation.webp Woman enjoying tea and a relaxed outdoor conversation with a neighbor while embracing life without alcohol. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/enjoy-life-without-alcohol-pinterest-infographic.webp Woman enjoying coffee and conversation while discovering that real enjoyment can return without alcohol through calmer routines and emotional stability. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/enjoy-life-without-alcohol-real-enjoyment-infographic.webp Susan Gast holding coffee beside four ways real enjoyment returns without alcohol, including calm mornings, remembered conversations, and peaceful evenings. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/evening-triggers-and-urges.html 2026-08-07T15:07:24.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/explore-topics.html 2026-08-14T16:27:52.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/live-better-sober-break-nightly-drinking-habit-home.webp Susan Gast sitting calmly with a cup of tea, representing a relaxed alcohol-free lifestyle https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/my-somatic-marker-workbook-sidebar.webp Learn more about Susan Gast's free My Somatic Marker Moments workbook for breaking the nightly drinking habit https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/guilt-after-drinking.html 2026-08-07T18:35:13.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/guilt-after-drinking-phone-regret.webp Woman sitting quietly on a sofa looking at her phone with regret and emotional discomfort the morning after drinking https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/guilt-after-drinking-regret-loop-infographic.webp Susan Gast beside an infographic showing the repeating guilt-after-drinking loop of morning regret, promises to change, evening stress, and the familiar urge returning. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/guilt-after-drinking-habit-loop-self-trust-infographic.webp Infographic showing how guilt after drinking can become a repeating cycle involving regret, habit loops, cravings, and loss of self-trust. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/hiding-alcohol-from-family.html 2026-08-27T15:15:17.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/hiding-alcohol-from-family.webp Woman caught hiding alcohol from family by placing bottles in a kitchen cupboard https://www.livebettersober.com/images/hiding-alcohol-signs-and-psychology.webp Infographic: Behind closed doors: The signs and psychology of hiding alcohol https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/home-setup-for-not-drinking.html 2026-08-07T18:36:58.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/home-setup-for-not-drinking-happy-place.webp Susan relaxing in a recliner imagining her peaceful happy place while building a new alcohol-free evening routine at home. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/create-a-go-to-evening-space.webp create-a-go-to-evening-space.webp https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/how-do-i-use-tomorrow-me-thinking-to-talk-myself-out-of-drinking-tonight.html 2026-08-07T18:37:48.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/tomorrow-me-thinking-help-you-stay-sober-tonight-hero.webp Woman using tomorrow-me thinking to reflect on whether drinking tonight is worth how she will feel tomorrow morning. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/tomorrow-me-thinking-talk-yourself-out-of-drinking-tonight-infographic.webp Tomorrow-Me Thinking infographic showing a simple four-step exercise to help resist the urge to drink and focus on how you will feel tomorrow morning. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/how-to-socialize-without-drinking.html 2026-08-07T18:38:37.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/how-to-socialize-without-drinking-confidently-pinterest.webp Woman confidently socializing without alcohol at a dinner gathering with tips for handling parties, social events, and sober confidence. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/how-to-socialize-without-drinking-dinner-party.webp Woman sitting comfortably at a casual dinner gathering holding sparkling water while socializing naturally without alcohol. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/how-to-stop-drinking-without-aa.html 2026-08-27T16:06:12.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/how-to-stop-drinking-without-aa.webp Woman relaxing peacefully at home with tea while building healthier evening habits without alcohol https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/how-to-stop-putting-off-quitting-drinking.html 2026-08-07T18:40:51.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/how-to-stop-putting-off-quitting-drinking.webp Woman journaling at home while building healthier evening habits without alcohol https://www.livebettersober.com/images/how-to-stop-putting-off-quitting-drinking-habit-loop-infographic.webp Infographic showing how to stop putting off quitting drinking by interrupting nightly habit loops, reducing overwhelm, and changing evening routines. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/i-already-poured-a-drink-now-what.html 2026-08-07T18:42:22.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/i-already-poured-a-drink-now-what-hero.webp Woman holding a glass of wine, reflecting on whether to take the first sip. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/i-already-poured-a-drink-now-what-infographic.webp Infographic showing what to do when you've already poured a drink but want to stop before taking the first sip. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/i-deserve-a-drink-oh-really.html 2026-08-07T18:43:18.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/i-deserve-a-drink-oh-really-infographic.webp Infographic explaining why the thought "I deserve a drink" appears after good, bad, and ordinary days and how to respond differently. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/i-drank-because-i-was-shy.html 2026-08-15T19:17:01.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/i-drank-because-i-was-shy-personal-story.webp i-drank-because-i-was-shy-personal-story.webp https://www.livebettersober.com/images/young-susan-at-school-in-england.webp Young Susan as a shy schoolgirl in England sitting at her classroom desk https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/illusion-of-liquid-courage-alcohol-and-shyness-infographic.webp Infographic explaining that alcohol temporarily masks shyness rather than creating genuine courage or lasting confidence. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/identify-drinking-triggers.html 2026-08-07T18:45:37.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/LBS-Favicon-192x192.png Live Better Sober logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/identify-drinking-triggers-in-60-seconds.webp Four-question infographic for identifying drinking triggers by noticing what happened, your surroundings, emotions, and body sensations. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/identify-drinking-triggers-hero.webp Susan thoughtfully recalls narrowly avoiding an empty flatbed trailer crossing the highway. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/is-quitting-drinking-harder-than-losing-weight.html 2026-08-07T18:46:36.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/is-quitting-drinking-harder-than-losing-weight-infographic.webp Infographic comparing losing weight and quitting drinking, showing how success creates motivation and why sobriety may become easier over time https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/life-after-quitting-drinking.html 2026-08-07T18:48:19.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/life-after-quitting-drinking.webp Woman peacefully relaxing at home while enjoying a calm alcohol-free evening https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/life-feels-boring-without-alcohol.html 2026-08-07T18:50:22.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/life-feels-boring-without-alcohol-evening-tea.webp Woman sitting quietly in a softly lit living room at night holding a mug of tea while reflecting on life without alcohol. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/life-feels-boring-without-alcohol-pinterest-infographic.webp Pinterest infographic explaining why life can feel boring without alcohol at first and how enjoyment gradually returns during sobriety. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/live-better-sober-approach.html 2026-08-07T15:05:55.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/live-better-sober-books.html 2026-08-14T16:29:54.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/live-better-sober-book-2-why-do-i-drink-every-night-cover.webp Book cover for Why Do I Drink Every Night? by Susan Gast featuring a woman sitting with a glass of wine, reflecting on her nightly drinking habit. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/can-you-really-enjoy-life-without-alcohol-book-cover.webp Can You Really Enjoy Life Without Alcohol book cover by Susan Gast featuring a peaceful lakeside sunrise and rediscovering joy after drinking https://www.livebettersober.com/images/who-am-i-without-alcohol-book-cover.webp Who Am I Without Alcohol book cover by Susan Gast featuring a woman reflecting on life after quitting drinking https://www.livebettersober.com/images/why-you-stop-trusting-yourself-after-drinking-ebook-cover.webp Book cover for Why You Stop Trusting Yourself After Drinking by Susan Gast featuring a notebook of personal promises, a coffee mug, and a self-trust message overlooking a sunrise. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/the-drunk-version-of-you-isnt-the-real-you-ebook-cover.webp Book cover for The Drunk Version of You Isn't the Real You by Susan Gast featuring a woman walking away from a bar toward a brighter future. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/living-comfortably-sober.html 2026-08-07T15:08:37.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/my-somatic-marker-moments-workbook.html 2026-08-14T16:30:25.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/using-my-somatic-marker-moments-workbook.webp Susan writing in her My Somatic Marker Moments workbook while reflecting on past drinking experiences https://www.livebettersober.com/images/my-somatic-marker-moments-workbook.webp My Somatic Marker Moments workbook with printable reflection pages for interrupting the nightly drinking habit https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/after-work-drinking-trigger-plan-fridge-reminder.webp Handwritten "I don't drink anymore" reminder attached to a refrigerator door as part of an after-work drinking trigger plan. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/quietly-stopping-drinking-at-home.html 2026-08-07T18:51:58.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/privacy-vs-isolation-drinking-at-home.webp Privacy vs isolation infographic for people quietly stopping drinking at home. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/quietly-stopping-drinking-at-home-transformation.webp Woman quietly stopping drinking at home, transitioning from stressful evenings with alcohol to a calm and peaceful alcohol-free life. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/recover-after-a-drinking-slip.html 2026-08-07T18:52:39.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/LBS-Favicon-192x192.png Live Better Sober logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-recover-after-drinking-slip.webp Susan thoughtfully considering what to write in her workbook after a drinking slip. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-how-to-recover-after-slip-infographic.webp Infographic showing six steps to recover after a drinking slip without spiraling, from self-care and honest reflection to protecting tonight. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/restarting-after-a-slip.html 2026-08-07T15:09:26.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/reward-drinking-after-a-hard-day.html 2026-08-27T15:19:49.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/reward-drinking-after-a-hard-day-flowers-hero.webp Woman arranging freshly picked flowers as a healthy reward after a hard day instead of drinking. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/reward-drinking-after-a-hard-day-infographic.webp Break the "I Deserve a Drink" loop by replacing alcohol with healthier rewards after a stressful day. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/shame-and-self-trust.html 2026-08-07T15:10:20.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/shame-free-first-steps.html 2026-08-07T15:11:14.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo 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https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/sober-curious-first-steps.html 2026-08-07T18:55:24.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/sober-curious-first-steps-infographic.webp Infographic explaining sober curious first steps, including simple ways to question nightly drinking without pressure or labels. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/sober-curious-first-steps.webp Woman thoughtfully looking at a bottle of whisky while questioning her nightly drinking habit. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/sober-gifts-and-merch.html 2026-08-14T15:01:11.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/work-182111771-transparent-sticker.webp Transparent sticker featuring The Tabbys logo with George and Maggie the tabby cats. 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home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/what-to-say-back-to-i-deserve-a-drink.html 2026-08-07T19:12:50.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/what-to-say-back-to-i-deserve-a-drink-hero.webp Susan questioning the thought "I deserve a drink" instead of automatically believing it. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/what-to-say-back-to-i-deserve-a-drink-infographic.webp Infographic explaining what to say back to the thought “I deserve a drink” and why it may be defending a familiar drinking habit loop. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/when-the-desire-not-to-drink-is-stronger.html 2026-08-07T19:14:38.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/when-the-desire-not-to-drink-is-stronger-infographic.webp When the desire not to drink becomes stronger than the urge to drink, sobriety motivation infographic with six practical mindset tips. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/who-am-i-without-alcohol.html 2026-08-07T19:16:33.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image 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https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/why-cant-i-stop-drinking-on-my-own.html 2026-08-27T15:54:04.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/why-cant-i-stop-drinking-on-my-own.webp Woman sitting alone in the evening looking thoughtful while questioning her drinking habits https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp 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https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/why-do-i-drink-every-night.html 2026-08-27T15:47:03.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/understanding-the-nightly-glass-habit-loop-infographic.webp Infographic explaining the nightly drinking habit loop and the path to quiet sobriety using The Somatic Marker Method. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/why-do-i-drink-every-night-reflective-woman-wine.webp Woman sitting on couch holding wine glass looking away thoughtfully at home https://www.livebettersober.com/images/why-do-i-drink-every-night-infographic-livebettersober.webp Infographic explaining common reasons people drink every night and healthier ways to cope with stress and emotions. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/why-do-i-keep-delaying-quitting-drinking.html 2026-08-14T15:07:11.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/why-do-i-keep-delaying-quitting-drinking.webp Woman sitting quietly at home in the evening, reflecting while hesitating during a familiar nightly drinking routine https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/why-do-i-keep-drinking-again-on-day-three.html 2026-08-12T14:00:24.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/why-do-i-keep-drinking-again-on-day-three.webp Susan’s Day Three drinking pattern, from feeling awful on Day One to dismissing the warning signs on Day Three https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/day-three-drinking-cycle-infographic.webp The Day Three drinking cycle showing Susan feeling awful on Day One, determined on Day Two, and dismissing the risk on Day Three https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/why-do-i-keep-going-back-to-drinking.html 2026-08-27T15:55:43.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/why-do-i-keep-going-back-to-drinking-infographic.webp Infographic explaining emotional and behavioral reasons why people keep going back to drinking and how change is possible https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/why-do-i-keep-going-back-to-drinking-pattern.webp Woman holding a drink in kitchen, reflecting a familiar drinking routine https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/why-do-i-keep-going-back-to-drinking.webp Woman in kitchen pausing and looking thoughtfully at a drink, reflecting a repeated drinking habit https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/why-do-i-relapse-at-the-same-time.html 2026-08-27T15:57:23.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/why-do-i-relapse-at-the-same-time-infographic.webp Infographic explaining why people relapse at the same time and how emotional patterns, routines, and triggers can repeat https://www.livebettersober.com/images/why-do-i-relapse-at-the-same-time.webp Woman pausing and reaching in evening at home, reflecting a repeated drinking pattern at the same time https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/why-do-i-relapse-at-the-same-time-pause-moment.webp Woman pausing and fidgeting with her fingers, reflecting a familiar evening drinking habit https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/why-does-the-urge-to-drink-hit-harder-at-night.html 2026-08-07T19:41:25.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/why-does-the-urge-to-drink-hit-harder-at-night-infographic.webp Infographic explaining why alcohol cravings often feel stronger at night and practical ways to cope without drinking. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/why-drinking-feels-like-a-reward-after-work.html 2026-08-27T15:42:47.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/breaking-after-work-reward-loop-infographic.webp Infographic explaining the after-work reward loop and how nightly drinking becomes emotionally connected to stress relief and relaxation rituals https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/why-drinking-feels-like-a-reward-after-work-driving-home.webp Woman sitting in her car after work with a quiet smile, anticipating relaxing at home after a long day. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/why-i-kept-wanting-to-go-back-to-drinking.html 2026-08-07T19:45:24.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/why-i-stopped-drinking-at-37.html 2026-08-29T17:36:27.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/older-susan-comforting-younger-susan.webp Older Susan places a reassuring hand on the shoulder of her younger self as she reflects on the decision to stop drinking. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/why-i-stopped-drinking-at-37-wake-up-call.webp Susan sitting outside with a mug of coffee reflecting on the decision to quit drinking at age 37. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/why-i-stopped-drinking-at-37-infographic.webp Infographic showing Susan Gast's story of quitting drinking at age 37 after a severe illness became the wake-up call that led to lasting sobriety in 1998. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/why-is-it-hard-to-stop-drinking-at-night.html 2026-08-27T15:48:43.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/the-nighttime-pull-understanding-the-habit-loop.webp Infographic explaining the nighttime drinking habit loop, somatic markers, emotional triggers, and healthier transition rituals. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/why-is-it-hard-to-stop-drinking-at-night-kitchen-hesitation.webp Woman in kitchen at night hesitating with wine glass looking uncertain https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/why-nightly-drinking-sticks.html 2026-08-07T15:15:20.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/why-quitting-drinking-only-works-when-you-mean-it.html 2026-08-07T19:54:59.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/turning-point-why-sobriety-sticks-when-you-mean-it.webp turning-point-why-sobriety-sticks-when-you-mean-it.webp https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/why-relapse-keeps-happening.html 2026-08-07T15:16:11.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/why-you-stop-trusting-yourself-after-drinking.html 2026-08-07T19:57:50.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/self-trust-after-drinking-reflection.webp Woman sitting quietly at home writing in a notebook and reflecting emotionally after repeated drinking regrets https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/why-you-stop-trusting-yourself-after-drinking-infographic.webp Infographic explaining why people stop trusting themselves after drinking, showing the nightly habit loop, emotional impact of broken promises, and small steps to rebuild self-trust. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/willpower-is-not-the-problem.html 2026-08-07T15:17:06.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/P-Badge-Red-RGB.png Pinterest logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo https://www.livebettersober.com/wine-oclock-habit-loop.html 2026-08-10T13:11:37.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/wine-oclock-habit-loop-hero.webp Woman driving home while thinking about a glass of wine, illustrating the Wine O'Clock habit loop and evening drinking triggers. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/wine-oclock-habit-loop-infographic.webp Wine O'Clock habit loop infographic explaining how evening drinking habits form and how to break them. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course 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https://www.livebettersober.com/you-were-drinking-before-you-drank.html 2026-08-07T20:04:26.000000Z https://www.livebettersober.com/images/lbs-nl-feathered-edge.png Live Better Sober Newsletter header image https://www.livebettersober.com/images/instagram-logo.webp Instagram logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/facebook-logo.png Facebook logo https://www.livebettersober.com/images/susan-gast-alcohol-free-lifestyle.png Susan Gast smiling at home, 25+ years alcohol-free https://www.livebettersober.com/images/you-were-drinking-before-you-drank-infographic.webp Infographic explaining how the nightly drinking habit often begins mentally and emotionally before the first drink is poured. https://www.livebettersober.com/images/break-nightly-drinking-habit-at-home-course-2026.png Break the nightly drinking habit privately and practically at home with Susan Gast’s guided 66-day course https://www.livebettersober.com/images/youtube-logo-no-words.webp YouTube logo 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