Summer is here — and so are the drinks.

From patios to cottage weekends, warm weather can trigger old habits. In this episode, Mel shares two personal moments from her own sober summer that brought back thoughts of old drinking habits.

You’ll learn the neuroscience behind habit loops, how to break your brain’s association between summer and alcohol and four powerful strategies to help you enjoy summer without the booze.

If this is your first (or fifth) sober summer, think of this episode as a shot of inspiration and motivation to keep going.

00:27 Facing Triggers in a Sober Lifestyle

02:03 Celebrating Without Alcohol

02:42 Breaking Summer Drinking Habits

03:58 Understanding Associative Conditioning

05:15 Four Strategies for a Sober Summer

08:21 Final Thoughts and Encouragement