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Episode Title: But I Love the Taste of Wine

Host: Sarah Leather

Episode Summary: In today’s episode of I Quit Wine, Sarah dives into a common challenge for people quitting alcohol: “But I love the taste of wine!” Sarah shares her personal story of once loving the taste of wine with certain meals, but realizing that it's not just the taste she was craving. It's the feeling that alcohol provides after those first few glasses, not the taste itself. She explains how our brains have been conditioned to associate certain feelings with the consumption of alcohol, and offers a perspective shift that helps break free from that mindset.

Sarah also touches on the role alcohol has played historically in nursing homes and hospitals and how alcohol was used for various purposes in medical settings. She reflects on her own experiences, her changing relationship with alcohol, and how she now feels indifferent or even repulsed by it.

Sarah encourages listeners to observe their thoughts about alcohol and the stories they've told themselves, like "I drink for the taste," and gently challenges these beliefs. She shares how emotional sobriety is about shifting perspectives and seeing the truth about what alcohol has taken from your life.

Finally, Sarah highlights the importance of building new, healthier habits and mindsets, while encouraging listeners to explore her IQW Freedom Formula for deeper support.

Key Takeaways:

• We often convince ourselves we drink for the taste, but it’s really the feeling that follows that we crave.
• Alcohol doesn’t taste good on its own—our associations with it have been built over time.
• The journey to emotional sobriety involves breaking down long-held beliefs and building new ones that support a healthier, happier life.
• Sarah shares personal stories, from her teenage drinking years to her now peaceful, alcohol-free life, where the smell of wine no longer tempts her.
• The I Quit Wine Freedom Formula is a supportive resource for those seeking to quit alcohol.

Mentioned in This Episode:

• I Quit Wine Freedom Formula – A self-paced program to help you transform your relationship with alcohol. Visit iquitwine.com/iqwff for more information.
• One-on-one coaching sessions are available! Sarah is offering deep-dive coaching to help you create a clear plan for quitting alcohol. Book your session via the link in the show notes here:

I have a new offering: 75-minute one-on-one coaching sessions for personalized guidance. It includes the IQW Freedom Formula (if you've already purchased it, you will get a 30-minute follow-up session). You can ⁠see it here⁠:

https://bit.ly/IQW75minuteFFbonus

Connect with Sarah:

• Instagram: @iquitwine_sarah
• Website: iquitwine.com

Call to Action: If this episode resonated with you, please leave a review or rating! It helps other people find the podcast and makes a big difference. Sarah would love to hear your thoughts—send her a DM on Instagram to share your story!

Podcast Links:

• I Quit Wine Freedom Formula
• Book a One-on-One Coaching Session

In this episode of the I Quit Wine podcast I discuss the importance of simplicity in quitting alcohol and introduce a new program for alcohol-free living.

• Simplicity and constraint can significantly ease the decision-making process when quitting alcohol

• I have created the "IQW Freedom Formula," a comprehensive 30-day program to help women quit drinking

• The program offers tools for managing cravings, emotional sobriety, and addressing underlying reasons for drinking

• I emphasize the ongoing nature of emotional sobriety and the importance of continual self-work

• Simplicity is one of my top values, along with spaciousness and freedom

• Constraint concept: fewer choices lead to more ease and simplicity

• Analogy: Low-frills supermarkets (e.g., Lidl, Aldi) offer less choice, reducing decision fatigue

• Quitting alcohol eliminates complex decision-making around drinking, reducing mental burden

• Example: My weekend alone - only one alcohol-free beer consumed, contrasting with past behavior

• Includes first 3 modules immediately, with others released over time

• Features a private podcast for deeper, more honest discussions

• Covers mindset processes, thought management, and creating desired results

• Priced at a "ridiculous" one-time fee, with potential price increases in the future

• Tools for managing cravings

• Strategies for both good and challenging times

• Information on brain chemistry, nutrition, and environmental factors

• Naturopathic insights from Sarah's 25 years of practice

• Guidance on achieving emotional sobriety

• Techniques for managing the "voice" that encourages drinking

• Distinction between stopping drinking and achieving emotional sobriety

• Emphasis on the process nature of recovery - cannot be rushed or fast-tracked

• Importance of continual self-work and gradual improvement

• Strategies for managing the ego or "voice" that undermines sobriety efforts

• Interested listeners can access the IQW Freedom Formula at iQuitWine.com/IQFF

• Follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/iquitwine_withsarah_/ for updates and connection

• Listeners are encouraged to email me at iqwwithsarah@gmail.com with questions or stories

• Please leave a review or rating for the I Quit Wine podcast - it will make me so happy!

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

In this episode I explore 'Alcohol & Grief- why it's normal to feel sad to stop drinking'. When you stop drinking you can experience a rollercoaster of emotions. Grief is one that stood out for me but for years I felt guilty about this.

It's normal to experience grief when a person or pet dies. But letting go of drinking alcohol can create similar emotions. Take a listen to find out why.

As I mentioned during this episode, IQW Academy is open. What a loving gift this would be to yourself!!      
You can hop in now and start getting the support, inspiration, motivation & information you need to stop drinking, stay stopped and have a much better relationship with alcohol (& yourself!).

*Everything in IQW Academy will be 100% confidential and your stories will never be shared without permission. IQW Academy is a sacred safe place to explore your relationship with wine.

Join here at the lowest price it will ever be: https://iquitwine.com/iqwa  

I can't wait to support you.  If you have questions, pop me an email at iqwwithsarah@gmail.com  
If you have a friend who needs this, please share the special link with them: https://iquitwine.com/iqwa

Are you ready to honestly explore the love affair you've had with alcohol?

Maybe, like so many of us, it's turned into a love/hate relationship. Taking way more than giving.

Are you ready for the end of the affair?

As I mentioned during this episode, IQW Academy is open. What a loving gift this would be to yourself!!    

You can hop in now and start getting the support, inspiration, motivation & information you need to stop drinking, stay stopped and have a much better relationship with alcohol (& yourself!).
*Everything in IQW Academy will be 100% confidential and your stories will never be shared without permission. IQW Academy is a sacred safe place to explore your relationship with wine.

Join now to enjoy the 90% OFF Launch Special discount.

Join here at the lowest price it will ever be: https://iquitwine.com/iqwa  

I can't wait to support you.  If you have questions, pop me an email at iqwwithsarah@gmail.com  

If you have a friend who needs this, please share the special link with them: https://iquitwine.com/iqwa

There's nothing like your own version of Groundhog Day to create all the guilt and shame with alcohol.

I used to ask myself 'If I'm so smart, why do I keep doing this?'

Not a fun way to live your life. In this episode, I share my own personal GHD and relate it to an escalator in a massive shopping centre. Take a listen and see if you relate. If you're following this podcast, you probably do!

As I mentioned once or ten times, IQW Academy is open!  

You can hop in now and start getting the support, inspiration, motivation & information you need to stop drinking, stay stopped and have a much better relationship with alcohol (& yourself!). *Everything in IQW Academy will be 100% confidential and your stories will never be shared without permission. IQW Academy is a sacred safe place to explore your relationship with wine.

Join now to enjoy the 90% OFF Launch Special discount.

Join here at the lowest price it will ever be: https://iquitwine.com/iqwa  

I can't wait to support you.  If you have questions, pop me an email at iqwwithsarah@gmail.com  

If you have a friend who needs this, please share the special link with them: https://iquitwine.com/iqwa

Drumrol, please! IQW Academy is open!

You can hop in now and start getting the support, inspiration, motivation & information you need to stop drinking, stay stopped and have a much better relationship with alcohol (& yourself!).

*Everything in IQW Academy will be 100% confidential and your stories will never be shared without permission.
IQW Academy is a sacred safe place to explore your relationship with wine.

Join now to enjoy the 90% OFF Launch Special discount.

IQW Academy starts on Monday 13th of February.

Join here at the lowest price it will ever be:
https://iquitwine.com/iqwa

I can't wait to support you.

If you have questions, pop me an email at iqwwithsarah@gmail.com

If you have a friend who needs this, please share the special link with them:
https://iquitwine.com/iqwa

In this episode I speak with my wonderful friend & colleague Lesley Hossner.

Lesley shares her story of her past love affair with wine, especially when she was on her work trips around the world.
She came on women's coaching retreat that I ran in Portugal 4 years ago and it had a profound impact on her.

My brand new program called I Quit Wine Academy (IQWA) officially starts on February 13 2023. I announced it on a previous podcast and am so thrilled to see so many women say they'd like to hear more. I can't wait to start sharing the information in a few day's time.

If you need some help navigating your drinking & want to hear more about IQW Academy, please see the special launch offer of 90% off right now!
https://bit.ly/IQWAcademy

Welcome to another episode of I Quit Wine.

Most of the emails I have the pleasure of receiving speak about the wish to believe that life could be better after wine.
Many of the women say that despite feeling so much better without it, they keep going back to it. There's a very simple reason for this, they don't fundamentally BELIEVE that their life is better. I explore this concept and more.

I also mentioned my brand new program called I Quit Wine Academy (IQWA). I announced it on the last podcast and am so thrilled to see so many women say they'd like to hear more. I can't wait to start sharing the information in a few day's time.

If you need some help navigating your drinking & want to hear more about IQW Academy, please email me at iqwwithsarah@gmail.com

Welcome to another episode of IQW.

I don't have a hangover. Have you ever said that? Whilst silently suffering wishing the day away? Or saying things like 'I'm just a bit tired today' and dismissing any thought of a hangover? All the while knowing the truth.

It doesn't matter how much you drink, it matters how it makes you feel. Listen in and let me know what you think.

I also mentioned my brand new program called I Quit Wine Academy (IQWA). I announced it on the last podcast and am so thrilled to see so many women say they'd like to hear more. I can't wait to start sharing the information in a few day's time.

If you need some help navigating your drinking & want to hear more about IQWA, please email me at iqwwithsarah@gmail.com

What exactly is Grey Area Drinking and is it really a problem?

In this episode, I speak about what it is, what the symptoms are and what to do about it.

I also made an exciting announcement on the podcast about my brand new program called I Quit Wine Academy (IQWA).

If you need some help navigating Grey Area Drinking & want to hear more about IQWA, please email me at iqwwithsarah@gmail.com

Or DM me at https://www.instagram.com/iquitwine_withsarah/ & tell me one thing you'd love to change about your relationship with alcohol.