Can you actually enjoy vacation without alcohol… or does wine still feel like part of the experience?

In this episode of Love Life Sober, Christy sits down with Susan Larkin, alcohol freedom coach, podcast host, and one of our Love Life Sober coaches and Fast Captains, for a practical, honest, and hope-filled conversation about alcohol-free vacations.

Susan shares how vacations once became a trigger for drinking, from beach trips to wine country and how learning to plan ahead, stay connected to her why, and practice vacationing differently changed everything.

If you’ve ever thought…
“I can’t start now because I have a holiday coming up.”
“Vacation won’t feel fun without wine.”

Babe, this episode is for you 🩷

What You’ll Learn In This Episode

• Why vacations can feel so triggering when you’re changing your relationship with alcohol

• How Susan’s first alcohol-free vacation helped her build confidence

• Why fixation on “when and where will I get my drinks?” is a sign to pay attention to

• How to plan for alcohol-free travel before you go

• Why mocktails, morning routines, and visualizing ahead can make a huge difference

• How to stop romanticizing holiday drinking and play the tape forward

• Why being alcohol-free is a lifestyle, not a life sentence

• How community, prayer, and support help you stop shrinking back

Links & Resources

Join the June 40-Day Alcohol Fast
https://lovelifesober.co.uk/june-fast

Susan’s Website:
https://susanlarkincoaching.com

Susan's AF Vacation Workshop:

https://www.susanlarkincoaching.com/vacation-workshop

The Aligned Conference
https://www.alignedconference.org/

📖 Order Christy’s book, Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind
https://lovelifesober.co.uk/book

Connect on Instagram: @lovelifesoberwithchristy

Subscribe on YouTube — Come hang with us!

Disclaimer
The creators, hosts, and producers of the Love Life Sober podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, psychological, or professional advice nor intend for the podcast or any Love Life Sober communication to substitute for such. Views and opinions expressed in any referenced or linked resources do not necessarily reflect those of the Love Life Sober team or guests.

Can you actually enjoy vacation without alcohol&hellip; or does wine still feel like part of the experience?
In this episode of Love Life Sober, Christy sits down with Susan Larkin, alcohol freedom coach, podcast host, and one of our Love Life Sober coaches and Fast Captains, for a practical, honest, and hope-filled conversation about alcohol-free vacations.
Susan shares how vacations once became a trigger for drinking, from beach trips to wine country and how learning to plan ahead, stay connected to her why, and practice vacationing differently changed everything.
If you&rsquo;ve ever thought&hellip; &ldquo;I can&rsquo;t start now because I have a holiday coming up.&rdquo; &ldquo;Vacation won&rsquo;t feel fun without wine.&rdquo;
Babe, this episode is for you 🩷
What You&rsquo;ll Learn In This Episode
&bull; Why vacations can feel so triggering when you&rsquo;re changing your relationship with alcohol
&bull; How Susan&rsquo;s first alcohol-free vacation helped her build confidence
&bull; Why fixation on &ldquo;when and where will I get my drinks?&rdquo; is a sign to pay attention to
&bull; How to plan for alcohol-free travel before you go
&bull; Why mocktails, morning routines, and visualizing ahead can make a huge difference
&bull; How to stop romanticizing holiday drinking and play the tape forward
&bull; Why being alcohol-free is a lifestyle, not a life sentence
&bull; How community, prayer, and support help you stop shrinking back
Links &amp; Resources
Join the June 40-Day Alcohol Fast <a href="https://lovelifesober.co.uk/june-fast" data-start="4749" data-end="4786">https://lovelifesober.co.uk/june-fast</a>
Susan&rsquo;s Website: <a href="https://susanlarkincoaching.com">https://susanlarkincoaching.com</a>
Susan's AF Vacation Workshop:
<a href="https://www.susanlarkincoaching.com/vacation-workshop">https://www.susanlarkincoaching.com/vacation-workshop</a>
The Aligned Conference <a href="https://www.alignedconference.org/" data-start="4865" data-end="4899">https://www.alignedconference.org/</a>
📖 Order Christy&rsquo;s book, Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind <a href="https://lovelifesober.co.uk/book" data-start="5125" data-end="5157">https://lovelifesober.co.uk/book</a>
Connect on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovelifesoberwithchristy/?hl=en">@lovelifesoberwithchristy</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LoveLifeSober">Subscribe on YouTube </a>&mdash; Come hang with us!
Disclaimer The creators, hosts, and producers of the Love Life Sober podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, psychological, or professional advice nor intend for the podcast or any Love Life Sober communication to substitute for such. Views and opinions expressed in any referenced or linked resources do not necessarily reflect those of the Love Life Sober team or guests.

Love Life Sober is a Christian podcast for women questioning their relationship with alcohol and sensing God might have more for them beyond the wine glass.

Have you felt that nudge from God to put down the wine glass, but the thought of relaxing, having fun, or even coping with life feels impossible without it? Are you waking up each morning vowing not to drink tonight, only to find that by five p.m., all bets are off?

Love Life Sober is for sober and sober-curious women who love Jesus, or who are longing to reconnect with Him, and who know deep down that alcohol is no longer serving them.

Hosted by Christian sobriety coach and author Christy Osborne, author of Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind, this podcast blends Scripture, neuroscience, and practical coaching to help you understand what’s happening in your brain, your nervous system, and your heart, and how lasting freedom from alcohol is actually possible.

You’ll hear expert conversations and powerful testimonies for women exploring Christian sobriety, faith-based recovery, mindful drinking, and alcohol-free living. Each episode gently invites you to step away from wine and toward deeper connection with God, without shame, pressure, or the need to decide forever.

At the heart of Love Life Sober is a simple truth. Love, joy, peace, and connection were never meant to be found in a wine bottle. They are found in Jesus.

This is a grace-filled, shame-free space for women seeking freedom from alcohol through faith, neuroscience, and compassionate coaching. You don’t have to hit rock bottom. You don’t have to white-knuckle your way through sobriety. And you don’t have to do this alone.

If you’re ready to loosen alcohol’s grip and live the life God is inviting you into, you’re in the right place.
Welcome to Love Life Sober. Want more? Visit lovelifesober.com. 

Love Life Sober is a Christian podcast for women questioning their relationship with alcohol and sensing God might have more for them beyond the wine glass.
Have you felt that nudge from God to put down the wine glass, but the thought of relaxing, having fun, or even coping with life feels impossible without it? Are you waking up each morning vowing not to drink tonight, only to find that by five p.m., all bets are off?
Love Life Sober is for sober and sober-curious women who love Jesus, or who are longing to reconnect with Him, and who know deep down that alcohol is no longer serving them.
Hosted by Christian sobriety coach and author Christy Osborne, author of <a href="https://lovelifesober.co.uk/book">Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind</a>, this podcast blends Scripture, neuroscience, and practical coaching to help you understand what&rsquo;s happening in your brain, your nervous system, and your heart, and how lasting freedom from alcohol is actually possible.
You&rsquo;ll hear expert conversations and powerful testimonies for women exploring Christian sobriety, faith-based recovery, mindful drinking, and alcohol-free living. Each episode gently invites you to step away from wine and toward deeper connection with God, without shame, pressure, or the need to decide forever.
At the heart of Love Life Sober is a simple truth. Love, joy, peace, and connection were never meant to be found in a wine bottle. They are found in Jesus.
This is a grace-filled, shame-free space for women seeking freedom from alcohol through faith, neuroscience, and compassionate coaching. You don&rsquo;t have to hit rock bottom. You don&rsquo;t have to white-knuckle your way through sobriety. And you don&rsquo;t have to do this alone.
If you&rsquo;re ready to loosen alcohol&rsquo;s grip and live the life God is inviting you into, you&rsquo;re in the right place. Welcome to Love Life Sober. Want more? Visit <a href="https://lovelifesober.com/">lovelifesober.com</a>.&nbsp;

Love Life Sober is a Christian podcast for women questioning their relationship with alcohol and sensing God might have more for them beyond the wine glass.  Have you felt that nudge from God to put down the wine glass, but the thought of relaxing, having fun, or even coping with life feels impossible without it? Are you waking up each morning vowing not to drink tonight, only to find that by five p.m., all bets are off?  Love Life Sober is for sober and sober-curious women who love Jesus, or who are longing to reconnect with Him, and who know deep down that alcohol is no longer serving them.

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Alcohol-Free Vacations: How to Travel Without Wine Stealing the Joy | Susan Larkin

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