The Shannon McCabe Show | Sobriety & Healthy Living
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46. The 10 Mindset Shifts That Make Quitting Drinking Feel Less Overwhelming
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Shannon McCabe Show, I’m sharing a heartfelt pep talk for anyone who feels shaky, uncertain, or conflicted about living alcoh...
45. The 5 Subtle Ways Alcohol Is Draining Your Life (and What Pours In Without It)
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Shannon McCabe Show, I’m talking about something we don’t hear nearly enough about when it comes to alcohol: what it’s qu...
44. The Most Important Tool That Carried Me Through Early Sobriety
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Shannon McCabe Show, I’m answering a really great question I got asked recently: What was the single most important tool tha...
43. How to Socialize Without Alcohol (Relearning Connection, Boundaries, and Confidence)
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Shannon McCabe Show, I’m talking about something so many women quietly struggle with in sobriety, but don’t always say out ...
42. Why Alcohol Feels Harder to Quit During the Holidays & How It Hijacks Your Brain… Here’s How to Take Control Back
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Shannon McCabe Show, I’m breaking down something that changed everything for me on my sobriety journey: understanding what al...
41. The Most Impactful Sobriety Truths of 2025 (All in One Episode)
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Special Compilation Episode of the Most Impactful Conversations of 2025 This episode of The Shannon McCabe Show is a little different, I’ve taken ...
40. The Top 10 Reasons Why Smart, Successful Women Are Ditching Alcohol
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Shannon McCabe Show, I’m breaking down ten of the biggest reasons smart, successful, intuitive women are walking away from al...
39. When Holiday Nostalgia Makes You Miss Drinking: How to Stay Grounded, Empowered & Alcohol-Free
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prayer: “God take my ___ and turn my attention to where you would have it be.” The holidays have a way of bringing back memories of the good, th...
38. How Alcohol Wrecks Your Sleep & What to Do About It
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever told yourself that a glass of wine helps you relax or sleep better… this one’s for you. In this episode of The Shannon McCabe Sho...
37. How to Navigate Your First Sober Holiday Season
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Shannon McCabe Show, I’m sharing everything I learned from my first sober Thanksgiving (spoiler: it wasn’t easy!) to how I ...
36. The Slippery Truth About Moderation After a Break From Drinking
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about something that comes up a lot once you’ve taken a break from drinking—this idea of “maybe I can just have one now and then.”...
35. When Sobriety Feels Hard, Stay in the Struggle | Why the Uncomfortable Work Leads to the Greatest Growth
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Shannon McCabe Show, I’m sharing a precious insight from my morning devotional that deeply connects to the journey of quittin...
34. Cheers to Health, Happiness & High Protein (Without Alcohol) | Interview with Morgan Zanotti, Co-Founder of Primal Kitchen & Founder of Drink Waay
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Shannon McCabe Show, I’m joined by Morgan Zanotti—mom of three, co-founder of Primal Kitchen Foods, and now founder of Drink Waay...
33. Why You Crave Sugar (and Maybe Gain Weight) After You Quit Drinking
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve quit drinking and suddenly find yourself craving sugar—or noticing a few extra pounds—you’re not alone. 🍫 In this episode of The ...
32. When Life Feels Heavy: How Faith & Discipline Support Sobriety | Interview with Kori Leigh
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Shannon McCabe Show, I sat down with Kori Leigh, who opens up about her journey from the depths of alcoholism to more than eigh...
31. [Pep Talk] For When You’re Craving A Drink - Listen to THIS
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is one you’re going to want to save and come back to—especially for those moments when a craving hits and you need a voice reminding ...
30. Her Sobriety Story & Why Life Really Is More Fun Alcohol-Free | Interview with Deb Podlogar (@mocktail.mom)
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a special one—it’s my very first guest interview on The Shannon McCabe Show! I’m so excited to introduce you to Deb Podlogar, kn...
29. [Heart Talk] What I Do When Life Feels Heavy…These Are the Anchors That Help Me Stay Sober
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Life doesn’t slow down just because we choose sobriety. If anything, it sometimes feels like the challenges pile up even more—big emotions, family...
28. When You Tell Yourself “My Drinking Isn’t That Bad”… It’s Time to Pay Attention Before It Escalates
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How many times have you told yourself, “My drinking isn’t that bad”? I used to say it all the time. It was my way of convincing myself that I di...
27. Alcohol’s Grip Had Me… Until I Took My Life Back | My Sobriety Story
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For years, my life looked picture-perfect from the outside: homeschooling mom, running a business, raising three daughters. But behind closed doors, I...
26. Why You’re So Tired After You Quit Drinking & What You Can Do About It
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve quit drinking and find yourself more tired than ever—you are not alone. In fact, it’s one of the most common things women ask me about...
25. 10 Blunt (but true) Facts About Alcohol That You Need to Know
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We live in a society that loves to glamorize alcohol—but let’s be honest: most of us were never told the full story of what it’s actually doing ...
24. Sober Vacation Tips: How to Prepare and Actually Have Fun Without Alcohol
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If the thought of taking a vacation without alcohol makes you a little nervous—you’re not alone. I’ve been there. In this episode of The Shannon...
23. What Alcohol is Really Doing to Your Sleep (and Your Sanity)
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever poured a glass of wine thinking it’ll help you relax and sleep better... this episode is your wake-up call (literally). In this epi...
22. Real Talk: How Alcohol Alters Your Brain Chemistry & Keeps You Stuck in the Same Exhausting Cycle
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why can’t I just stop?” This episode is for you. Spoiler alert: it’s not because you’re weak. It’s be...
21. How to Quit When Your Husband Still Drinks Without Feeling Resentful, Alone, or Stuck
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about one of the most common questions I get: “How do I quit drinking… if my husband still drinks?” If you’ve ever felt alone in...
20. The Power of Acceptance in Sobriety When You Realize Moderation Isn’t An Option
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about something a lot of us secretly struggle with… ⚡️ That nagging belief that maybe you can still learn to drink “normally.”...
19. Reimagining the Rest of 2025 Without Alcohol -- A Mid-Year Friend to Friend Check In
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s have a heart-to-heart, friend. 💛 We’re halfway through the year—and if you're feeling like things haven’t gone the way you hoped, yo...
18. The Best is Yet to Come—And It Doesn’t Involve Alcohol
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve been feeling so grateful lately—for every message, every DM, and every one of you who’s taken the time to share how this podcast is landing...
17. Still Trying to Control Your Drinking? Start Here.
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a weird thing that happens the longer we’re alcohol-free—we start to forget just how exhausting it was before we quit. All the starts a...
16. Shifting the Narrative Right Now: Using Confirmation Bias to Support Your Alcohol-Free Life
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our brains are wild, aren’t they? 🧠 In this episode, I’m digging into a little something called confirmation bias—how our minds are constantl...
15. Mastering Cravings — Tools You Actually Need on Your Sober Journey
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be honest—cravings can feel so overwhelming in the moment. But the good news? You’re not powerless. In this episode of the Shannon McCabe ...
14. Thriving in Sobriety Isn’t About Just Quitting Alcohol — It’s About What Comes Next
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about something I see all the time in the sober space — women who’ve quit drinking, done the hard work of breaking that cycle… and ...
13. Alcohol Does NOT Belong in the Wellness Space – I Used to Think Drinking Was Fine Because I Worked Out, Here’s the Truth
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Okay friends, we’re going there. Today, I’m diving into a big question that’s been on my heart (and probably yours too): Does alcohol really bel...
12. Coming Home to Your Power as an Alcohol-Free Woman | 10 of the Most Common Fears & Mindset Blocks Debunked
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a big ol’ hug and a pep talk rolled into one 💛 Today’s conversation is especially for anyone who’s thinking about going alcoh...
11. Smart, Successful Women Are Walking Away From Alcohol– Here’s 10 Reasons Why
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m sharing something that’s been on my heart—because I know I’m not the only one who’s ever asked herself: “Is alcohol ...
10. Embracing the Blueprint of Sobriety: How to Trust & Grow Through the Process
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of The Shannon McCabe Show podcast is for the woman who’s all in—or trying to be. The one who’s ready to build something solid, rea...
9. Prepping for Your First Sober Summer: What Most People Get Wrong & How to Do It Differently
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever believed summer just isn’t summer without drinks on the patio or cocktails by the lake, I feel you—because I used to think the sa...
8. You Can’t Go Back to the Good Old Drinking Days — Here’s Why
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Shannon McCabe Show, I’m getting honest about something so many of us wrestle with—the shift from seeing alcohol as somethi...
7. Alcohol is Having its Cigarette Moment… A Wake-Up Call Worth Hearing
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is Alcohol the New Cigarette? Let’s Talk About It... In this episode, I’m sharing a little behind-the-scenes moment from a recent lesson inside my...
6. Climbing the Hard Stuff: A Hike That Mirrored My Journey to Sobriety
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Shannon McCabe Show, I’m sharing a story that’s still fresh in my legs and in my heart—my recent hike up Camelback Mounta...
5. Your First Sober Spring & Summer | You Can Absolutely Have Fun Without Alcohol—Here’s How
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If the idea of heading into your first spring or summer without alcohol feels a little... weird (or totally overwhelming), this episode is for you. I’...
4. [Heart Talk] What My Daughter & My Sobriety Taught Me About Facing Fears
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever faced something so overwhelming that it felt impossible to get through? In this episode, I’m getting real about two of the biggest challenges i...
3. Why Moderation with Alcohol Feels Impossible | The Science Behind How Alcohol Rewires Your Brain, Messes with Your Hormones, & Keeps You Stuck
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder why just having one never feels like enough? Or why moderation with alcohol seems downright impossible? It’s not because you lack willpo...
2. The Hidden Costs of Drinking That No One Talks About (Until Now)
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve been sold the idea that alcohol makes life more fun, helps us relax, and brings people together. But what if that’s not the whole story? In ...
1. It Started as ‘Me Time’—Then It Became a Secret I My Sobriety Story
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the very first episode of The Shannon McCabe Show! I’m kicking things off by getting real about my journey—because if you’re here, ch...
Your Next Chapter of Sobriety & Healthy Living Starts Here - Welcome to the Shannon McCabe Show Podcast!
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For years, I looked like I had it all together—a stay-at-home, work-from-home, homeschooling mom of three. But behind closed doors, I was hiding alc...