Have you ever wondered...

• How do you date without liquid courage?
• What happens when you stop numbing and start feeling?
• Could connection actually be easier alcohol-free?

In this episode, Ruby and Susan sit down with Lily Shanks — life + relationship coach with 7+ years of sobriety, who went from high-achieving attorney quietly struggling with alcohol… to deeply connected, emotionally sober, and helping others rebuild from the inside out.

We’re talking about:

• Sober dating + sober sex (yes, the awkward parts too)
• Learning to trust your intuition again
• Emotional sobriety & feeling your feelings without numbing
• Why real intimacy often gets better without alcohol
• Self-love, boundaries, and authentic connection
• First dates, nervous systems, laughter, and growth

If you’re navigating love, loneliness, or relationships in sobriety - especially in midife - (or you’re sober-curious and craving deeper connection), this episode is for you.

Press play and let’s explore what it really looks like to live — and love — lit. 💘🔥
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Guest Resources for Lily Shanks at My Internal Weather-
Website: www.myinternalweather.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/my-internal-weather/

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It is strongly recommended that you seek professional advice regarding your health before attempting to take a break from alcohol. The creators, hosts, and producers of the The Feel Lit Alcohol Free podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, or psychological advice nor do they intend for the podcast, any resource or communication on behalf of the podcast or otherwise to be a substitute for such.