Feel Good Alcohol-Free with Lindsay Hennekey
Hi, I'm Lindsay Hennekey, Sober Coach and Founder of Feel Good AF. This is a podcast for women who are sober or sober curious, looking for support in navigating a life without alcohol. I'm so glad you are here.
You may be thinking: What does an alcohol-free life look like for me? How do I live a life without drinking that doesn’t feel like I am missing something? How do I move beyond alcohol and into the elevated version of myself that I know is inside of me.
You are a hardworking, high-achieving, successful woman in so many areas of your life, who deserves to find a solution to the one big issue that has been holding you back. The solution exists and that's what this podcast is all about.
Each episode we'll cover one area of the Feel Good AF methodology - why moderation doesn't work, what to do when you have a slip, how to celebrate milestones, where you will find your alcohol-free community - and everything in between.
You'll be hearing a lot from me, but I'll also be bringing in a wide range of incredible women to share their stories, expertise, tips & advice, and so much more. Follow Feel Good Alcohol-Free wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for video episodes. Thanks for listening!
Lindsay is your sober coach, not a health professional. If you are chemically dependent on alcohol, consult your doctor on the steps you need to take to safely detox.
Feel Good Alcohol-Free with Lindsay Hennekey
Episode 75: The Truth About Rock Bottom, Relapse & Recovery with Ryan Kennedy
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Have you ever wondered if you can change your relationship with alcohol without having to identify as an “alcoholic,” follow a specific recovery program, or hit rock bottom first?
In this episode, Lindsay sits down with Ryan Kennedy, host of Rock Bottom With Ryan, to talk honestly about addiction, recovery, vulnerability, AA, and finding your own path to sobriety.
After years of heavy drinking, repeated attempts to control his alcohol use, hospitalizations, injuries, seizures, and relapse, Ryan finally reached a point where he knew he needed help. Now, nearly two years sober, he’s using his experience to help others through honest conversations about recovery, mental health, trauma, and second chances.
Ryan and Lindsay also discuss his unique approach to AA — embracing the community and connection while taking what resonates and leaving what doesn’t.
In this episode:
- Ryan’s journey through addiction, relapse, and recovery
- Why you don’t have to hit rock bottom to change your drinking
- How comparing your drinking to others can keep you stuck
- Finding your own approach to AA and recovery
- The power of community, friendship, and connection
- Why vulnerability can be a turning point in recovery
- How shame and emotional avoidance can fuel drinking
- Why you don’t need a label to change your relationship with alcohol
- The “normal drinker” mindset and why it can keep you stuck
- How sobriety can unlock your potential
- Ryan’s plans to become a sober coach
If you've been questioning your drinking but don't relate to traditional recovery language, this conversation is for you. You don't have to call yourself an alcoholic, hit rock bottom, or follow someone else's path.
Sometimes the first step is simply being honest about what alcohol is actually adding to or taking away from your life.
Take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, and remember that you get to build a path that works for you.
About Ryan Kennedy
Ryan Kennedy is the creator and host of the Rock Bottom with Ryan podcast. After overcoming years of addiction, Ryan now shares honest conversations about recovery, mental health, and second chances.
As he prepares to become a sober coach, he’s also building a business dedicated to promoting individuals, organizations, and businesses making a positive impact in the recovery and mental health community.
Ryan is a passionate advocate for people recovering from alcohol and drug addiction, while also raising awareness about trauma, abuse, grief, and the challenges that can contribute to addiction and mental health struggles. Through his work, he’s helping break the stigma and show that healing, hope, and long-term recovery are possible.
Connect with Ryan
Instagram: @rockbottomwithryan
Podcast: Rock Bottom with Ryan on Spotify
YouTube: Rock Bottom With Ryan
TikTok: Rock Bottom With Ryan
Email: rockbottomwithryan@gmail.com
Here's how you can stay connected:
- 🗓️ Schedule a 30-minute Discovery Call
- 👩💻 Sign-up for Feel Good AF Coaching
- 📱Follow along on Instagram
- 📰 Subscribe to the Feel Good AF newsletter
And remember, Lindsay is a sober coach, not a health professional. If you are chemically dependent on alcohol (or think you might be), consult your doctor on the steps you need to take to safely detox.
Intro/Outro Music Credit: Cozy Lofi Beat - Split memmories by Idoberg
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