Show Notes
In this episode, Jessica sits down with Kristin Horstman, host of Sunsets Are The New Happy Hour, to talk about gray area drinking, cravings, nervous system regulation, and creating a new version of happy hour without alcohol. Kristin shares why so many high-functioning women minimize their drinking, what cravings are really telling us, and how simple tools like sleep, stress support, and daily rituals can make sobriety feel easier. In this episode, we cover:
Gray area drinking The drink-regret-repeat cycle Nervous system tools for cravings Social pressure and sober identity
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