Susan Larkin Coaching

03/10/2026

What if you could relax, socialize, and unwind… without alcohol?
No hangover.�No brain fog. No regret.
So what are people drinking instead?
👉 Kava.

In this episode, Ruby and Susan sit down with Morgan Smith, founder of Kalm with Kava, to explore the ancient South Pacific drink that’s quietly becoming a modern alcohol-free ritual.

Inside this conversation:
🌿 What kava actually is (and why it’s trending)� 🌊 The fascinating roots of kava culture in the South Pacific� 🧠 How kava relaxes the nervous system without alcohol� 🍹 Why kava bars are popping up across the U.S.� 🏝 Morgan’s journey from tech burnout to running a kava farm in Hawaii� ⚠️ What to know about sourcing, safety, and preparation

Curious about new ways to unwind alcohol-free?�Wondering what sober socializing could look like in the future?This episode might introduce you to your next favorite ritual.
Have you tried kava? ⬇️

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03/03/2026

Why do I always go back to drinking? �
If you struggle going back again and again like I did- this episode is for you!!
Episode 112, of the Sober & Lit Podcast.

When I was exploring my drinking in 2019, Even after taking breaks and knowing I felt better, I would always go back. It might be for stress, or a special occasion. I would tell myself “just one” or I just “need this right now now” or “I’m sure I can moderate, now”

This is classic gray area drinking. You can stop, have stopped, but don’t stay stopped, Interestingly, this is also the type of woman I help stay stopped! In my four years of coaching, I would say this is now my specialty. You want to want to stop drinking, but you also don’t want to and keep going back.

I get it! On this week’s podcast episode I unpack what is going on in our brain when we go back to drinking, why we do it, and some insight about how I help women stay stopped.

I’ll be sharing even more insights and resources for staying stopped in this week’s newsletter. If you are not in my community yet, comment newsletter and I’ll send you a link!

02/24/2026

✨ In episode 111 Navigating Grief and Sobriety with Brandi Babb, We’re joined by Brandi Babb, certified coach + somatic experiencing practitioner, in a real conversation about grief, sobriety, and learning to stay present when life hurts.
�Here’s what unfolds:
• Brandi’s journey to living alcohol free—shaped by loss, love, and listening to her body� • How grief can deepen drinking (and how somatic work helps you move through it)� • Nervous system tools for overwhelm, urges, and emotional waves� • What it really looks like to heal after you put down the drink� • How to feel “lit” even when life isn’t easy
� If you’ve ever asked:� How do I sit with grief and pain without pouring a glass?

💛 This episode is for you.

Listen for an honest, heart-centered conversation about presence, resilience, and finding your way back to yourself—one breath at a time.
Comment Pod and I’ll send you a link.

02/19/2026

The Sober & Lit Podcast 🔥 has been nominated for Best Podcast by Sans Bar (an alcohol-free social space in Austin TX). We are completely blown away and honored. 

Fun fact about me, I was a Theater major at UCLA and had an agent and my SAG (Screen Actors Guild) card and small non-speaking parts in a few shows in the late 80’s early 90’s. So of course, I dreamt of one day winning an Academy Award. Now’s my chance!
Who would have figured it would take me having a drinking problem, overcoming it and starting a podcast about it to get there! Life is funny that way.  

For my dreams to come true, I need your help!
Please vote - link in bio.

Be sure to vote for Sober & Lit under Best Podcast, and Susan Larkin under Best Social Media categories. 

There are several categories to vote for, so if you don’t know what to vote for in those just pick something or someone. 

Thank you! Buying my dress now......

02/17/2026

A new twist on purse wine! �
Did you ever bring your own wine to an event that you knew wouldn’t be serving something you liked or to drink (not driving) on the way? Yikes. Me too. Now I’m still bringing my own wine to parties and events but it is AF!

In this episode of the Sober & Lit Podcast Ruby and I share how you can say no by saying YES! With strategies to take care of yourself so you don’t end up caving or white knuckling it. �
What you will learn:
✨ Why saying no isn’t about willpower (it’s about wiring + people-pleasing)� ✨ How family dynamics and social pressure quietly pull you back in� ✨ Simple ways to prepare before events so you don’t panic in the moment� ✨ Go-to phrases that feel natural (not awkward or rehearsed)� ✨ Why bringing your own alcohol-free drink can be a game changer� ✨ How to honor yourself and belong — at the same time

This episode is equal parts heart, honesty, and practical tools you can use tonight.

02/16/2026

This episode is packed with information and if you want even more? Join my newsletter- I share more intimate stories and more tools, for free! https://www.susanlarkincoaching.com/contact best of all I love to hear about YOU!

🔥 Listen to the Sober & Lit Podcast: Mastering Drinking Urges / EP 108

Inside this episode, you’ll discover:
• Why urges feel automatic (hello, autopilot)
• The real reason willpower fades by happy hour
• How triggers + routines + rewards keep you stuck
• What “urge surfing” is and how it helps cravings pass
• Simple swaps that replace alcohol with real pleasure
• How tiny shifts can lead to lasting alcohol freedom

This isn’t about fighting yourself.
It’s about understanding your patterns, reclaiming your agency, and choosing something better—one moment at a time.

Whether you identify as a gray area drinker, are exploring how to stop drinking, or are wondering how to know if you even have a drinking problem, this show offers practical tools and honest conversations.

https://feellitpodcast.com/108

02/16/2026

02/11/2026

Getting curious about my drinking changed everything.

No labels. No rock bottom. Just honest questions and compassion.

Get curious about your drinking inside the Freedom Formula Course.

Link in bio. ➡️