Alcohol-Free Vacations: How to Travel Without Wine Stealing the Joy | Susan Larkin
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
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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.
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Christy found her true calling when she gave up alcohol and discovered a passion for helping women do the same. She has since coached hundreds of women across the US and UK as a highly trained senior sobriety coach, blending neuroscience, faith, and practical tools to help clients break free from alcohol and live with purpose.
She is the author of the best-selling Love Life Sober: A 40-Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind, and the host of the Love Life Sober podcast. Christy lives in Sussex, England, with her husband, their two teenagers, Ella and Carter, and their cavapoo, Copper.
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