How Do I Deal With Cravings and Triggers?

Let me paint you a picture. You walk into the grocery store for a normal errand… and suddenly the beer aisle lights up like a Christmas tree. You weren’t planning on drinking. You weren’t even thirsty. But out of nowhere, the craving hits. If you’ve ever found yourself negotiating with your own brain - "Maybe just one." "No, don’t do it." "Come on, you deserve it." - then you know exactly what I’m talking about. In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast , we’re continuing the 4-week series from my book: Sober Guy: How Do I? — Real Answers for Men Who Want to Quit Drinking, Lead Strong, and Win at Life. We’re breaking down what cravings really are, why triggers happen, and the simple tools you can use to stay in control when the urge to drink shows up. Because here’s the truth: Cravings are normal. They’re temporary. And they don’t control you. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why cravings and triggers happen (and why they’re not a sign of weakness) • The HALT method to identify what’s really driving the urge • The 5-minute rule that helps cravings pass • How to interrupt the pattern before you relapse • Simple strategies to stay strong in real-life situations If you’re trying to quit drinking, stay sober, or just want better tools to handle urges when they hit, this episode is for you. Shanes New Book, Sober Guy How Do I - Join “The Victory Circle” , our FREE Sober Guy Mens Community at Want to go 30 Days Alcohol Free? Try our 30-Day Sober Performance Challenge — Sober Executive Performance Reset: A 12 Week Private Coaching Experience - APPLY HERE Invite Shane to Speak - For More Resources go to

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How Do I Deal With Cravings and Triggers? is an episode from That Sober Guy Podcast: Alcoholism | Addiction | Recovery | Stop Drinking | Stop Drugs | Sobriety by Shane Ramer.

This episode is 00:20:12 long.

This episode was published on Apr 3, 2026.

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