Sunsets Are The New Happy Hour

Kristin Horstman
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What if you could elevate your life instead of escaping it? Sunsets Are the New Happy Hour is hosted by Kristin Horstman, a Gray Area Drinking and Health Coach who uses neuroscience to help men and women understand what alcohol is really doing to their health, their mood, and their light. Judgment-free tools, real answers, and a whole lot of hope. Your brightest life is waiting.

  1. 3h ago

    #24: Why So Many Musicians Struggle With Self-Destruction (And What It Reveals About All of Us)

    Why do so many musicians struggle with addiction and self-destruction? Jack Mangan, founder of Support Life And Music (S.L.A.M.), explains how an industry that romanticizes suffering and assumes everyone drinks leaves people without help, and why the same pressures show up in every life. Kristin sits down with Jack Mangan, founder of Support Life And Music (S.L.A.M.), a nonprofit dedicated to musician mental health, substance misuse awareness, and suicide prevention. They discuss why the music industry normalizes self-destruction, how co-regulation and the Invitation to Change framework create safer conditions for real change. Kristin shares her own raw story of gray area drinking escalating to a medical crisis and the almost three years it took after that to find freedom. For anyone rethinking their relationship with alcohol or loving someone who is. Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:34) Why musicians struggle to survive (07:42) How SLAM helps musicians (19:06) What musicians face when they stop drinking (31:23) Shame as a barrier to getting help (42:37) Why rock bottom rarely works (55:01) Resources on the SLAM website (01:02:00) The future vision for SLAM (01:16:37) What fans can do for musicians Jack says fans are actually stakeholders in a musician's life. Has music ever helped you through a dark moment? Drop a comment below. If you're ready to feel better, think clearer, and brighten your life, you're in the right place. SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every week. As always, I'm rooting for you. 🌅 WORK WITH KRISTIN HORSTMAN 1:1 Gray Area Drinking Coaching: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/gray-area-drinking-coaching Private Health Coaching: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/health-coaching FREE RESOURCES Substack: https://substack.com/@kristinhorstman Brighten Your Life Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/865785648653696 6 Tips To Brighten Your Life: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/6-tips-to-brighten-your-life Resources for Loved Ones of Those Struggling with Substance Use Disorder: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/resources CONNECT WITH KRISTIN HORSTMAN Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunsetsarethenewhappyhour Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachkristinhorstman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachKristinHorstman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-horstman-43001280 Website: https://www.kristinhorstman.com Connect with Jack and (SLAM): Website: https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manganjack/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supportlifeandmusic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupportLifeAndMusic LISTEN TO SUNSETS ARE THE NEW HAPPY HOUR Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HL6A1o2USWQuJ2lRPoplk Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sunsets-are-the-new-happy-hour/id1896762635 AFFILIATES & DISCOUNT CODES Zero Proof Experiences: https://zeroproofexperiences.com/?aff=4 Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/kristinhorstman ARMRA: https://tryarmra.novel.com/login?referralCode=de9ddb1e-9f9d-4c8a-ba43-21a30abb552e Jolene Park NOURISH Coaching Program: https://healthydiscoveries.mykajabi.com/a/35865/ihLPoJPC Jolene Park Ultimate Sober Bundle: https://checkout.grayareadrinkers.com/ultimate-sober-af-bundle/?affiliate=kristinhorstman Cured Nutrition: https://curednutrition.com/collections/all?referral_code=KRI2L0STF Loose Leaf Tea Market: https://looseleafteamarket.com?bg_ref=nwruvHn7oD Use code TEAKRISTIN10 for 10% off (no minimum, enter at checkout) Some links above are affiliate links. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend things I genuinely love.

  2. Oct 29

    #23: When Was the Last Time You Said Something Kind to Yourself? (Try This)

    Your vagus nerve is the longest nerve in your body, and it responds to how you talk to yourself. If your inner voice is harsh, critical, and relentless, your nervous system registers that as a threat. Loving kindness meditation is a practice that trains your vagus nerve to extend warmth, starting with yourself, and research shows it measurably improves vagal tone, positive emotion, and social connection. Kristin Horstman, certified Gray Area Drinking Coach and host of Sunsets Are the New Happy Hour, walks through the neuroscience behind this 2000 year old practice, citing a landmark 2013 UNC study and a 2015 meta-analysis. She explains why the sequence matters, why the self-compassion round is the hardest, and then leads a full guided loving kindness meditation you can feel in real time. This episode is for anyone navigating gray area drinking, anxiety, burnout, or any habit quietly dimming their light, and who is ready to stop relying on willpower and start healing through nervous system regulation. Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:14) The Four Phrases and Why Order Matters (02:36) Your Vagus Nerve and Vagal Tone (05:06) Why This Practice Matters for Anyone Who Drinks (06:50) Guided Loving Kindness Meditation (08:47) Three Ways to Take This With You Kristin says the hardest round is often offering kindness to yourself. Was that true for you? Comment below. If you're ready to feel better, think clearer, and brighten your life, you're in the right place. SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every week. As always, I'm rooting for you. 🌅 WORK WITH KRISTIN HORSTMAN 1:1 Gray Area Drinking Coaching: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/gray-area-drinking-coaching Private Health Coaching: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/health-coaching FREE RESOURCES Substack: https://substack.com/@kristinhorstman Brighten Your Life Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/865785648653696 6 Tips To Brighten Your Life: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/6-tips-to-brighten-your-life Resources for Loved Ones of Those Struggling with Substance Use Disorder: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/resources CONNECT WITH KRISTIN: Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunsetsarethenewhappyhour Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachkristinhorstman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachKristinHorstman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-horstman-43001280 Website: https://www.kristinhorstman.com AFFILIATES & DISCOUNT CODES Zero Proof Experiences: https://zeroproofexperiences.com/?aff=4 Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/kristinhorstman ARMRA: https://tryarmra.novel.com/login?referralCode=de9ddb1e-9f9d-4c8a-ba43-21a30abb552e Jolene Park NOURISH Coaching Program: https://healthydiscoveries.mykajabi.com/a/35865/ihLPoJPC https://checkout.grayareadrinkers.com/ultimate-sober-af-bundle/?affiliate=kristinhorstman Cured Nutrition: https://curednutrition.com/collections/all?referral_code=KRI2L0STF Loose Leaf Tea Market: https://looseleafteamarket.com?bg_ref=nwruvHn7oD Use code TEAKRISTIN10 for 10% off (no minimum, enter at checkout) Some links above are affiliate links. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend things I genuinely love.

  3. Oct 15

    #22: Could Non-Alcoholic Beverages Ruin Your Sober October?

    If you are participating in Sober October, you might be wondering if non-alcoholic drinks labeled 0.5% alcohol will derail your month or trigger cravings for the real thing. It is a common question, and I am here to help you navigate it using a simple test to see how these options fit into your journey. As a gray area drinking coach with nearly six years of experience, I know how important it is to find what works best for your unique nervous system. I will walk you through a practical experiment to determine if these options support your goals or if they are better left off your list. I will also share some of my personal favorite alcohol free beverage choices that I rely on. Whether you are fully sober or just experimenting with a different lifestyle, this guidance helps you stay clear on your intentions and feel confident in your choices. Chapters (00:00) The Truth About NA Labels (01:23) The Ritual Trap: When Taste Triggers Cravings (03:14) My Top Picks: Athletic Brewing and Beyond (04:49) Sophisticated Sips: Discovering NA Wine (06:54) When You Need Something Completely Different Let me know in the comments if you have a favorite non-alcoholic drink that helps you stay on track. As always, I'm rooting for you. 🌅 WORK WITH KRISTIN HORSTMAN 1:1 Gray Area Drinking Coaching: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/gray-area-drinking-coaching Private Health Coaching: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/health-coaching FREE RESOURCES Substack: https://substack.com/@kristinhorstman Brighten Your Life Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/865785648653696 6 Tips To Brighten Your Life: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/6-tips-to-brighten-your-life Resources for Loved Ones of Those Struggling with Substance Use Disorder: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/resources CONNECT WITH KRISTIN HORSTMAN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kristinhorstman Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunsetsarethenewhappyhour Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachkristinhorstman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachKristinHorstman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-horstman-43001280 Website: https://www.kristinhorstman.com AFFILIATES & DISCOUNT CODES Zero Proof Experiences: https://zeroproofexperiences.com/?aff=4 Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/kristinhorstman ARMRA: https://tryarmra.novel.com/login?referralCode=de9ddb1e-9f9d-4c8a-ba43-21a30abb552e Jolene Park NOURISH Coaching Program: https://healthydiscoveries.mykajabi.com/a/35865/ihLPoJPC Jolene Park Ultimate Sober Bundle: https://checkout.grayareadrinkers.com/ultimate-sober-af-bundle/?affiliate=kristinhorstman Cured Nutrition: https://curednutrition.com/collections/all?referral_code=KRI2L0STF Loose Leaf Tea Market: https://looseleafteamarket.com?bg_ref=nwruvHn7oD Use code TEAKRISTIN10 for 10% off (no minimum, enter at checkout) Some links above are affiliate links. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend things I genuinely love. REFERENCES NielsenIQ, "From Value to Vibe" (Jan 2026): https://nielseniq.com/global/en/insights/analysis/2026/from-value-to-vibe-how-moderation-preference-and-new-drinkers-are-reshaping-us-beverage-alcohol Thierauf et al., Rechtsmedizin, 2012: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00194-012-0835-8 Yoshimoto et al., BMC Medicine, 2023: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37784187 Dobashi et al., BMC Medicine, 2024: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39343906 NHS, "Calories in alcohol": https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/calories-in-alcohol

  4. Oct 8

    #21: Are You Missing Out on Anything When You Travel Without Alcohol?

    What happens to your senses when you stop numbing them? This episode explores what it means to travel fully present, with every taste, sound, and sensation turned back on. If you have ever come home from a vacation and barely remembered it, or wondered why the best parts of your trip always revolved around a glass in your hand, this conversation will reframe everything. Darci Murray is the founder of HOOKED Alcohol Free Travel and a 20-year travel industry veteran who stopped drinking after alcohol became the "primary character" in her life. She and Kristin talk about full sensory travel experiences, the culture shift happening in hospitality, why alcohol free travelers want the same destinations as everyone else, and how like-minded community replaces liquid courage. This one is for anyone who is sober curious, already alcohol free, or just wondering what vacation would feel like if you were actually there for it. Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (03:38) When Alcohol Became the Main Character (08:42) The Loneliest Moment as a Sober Mom (12:43) What Is HOOKED Alcohol Free Travel (17:04) Full Sensory Moments That Brought Tears (24:30) The Focus Group That Changed Everything (32:25) The Culture Shift in Hospitality (38:08) Winemakers Who Chose Alcohol Free (43:07) Where Alcohol Free Travel Is Headed (49:01) Post Trip Blues and What Comes Next Full sensory travel means every taste and sound hits different. What is one thing you noticed more after going alcohol free? Drop a comment. If you're ready to feel better, think clearer, and brighten your life, you're in the right place. SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every week. As always, I'm rooting for you. 🌅 WORK WITH KRISTIN HORSTMAN 1:1 Gray Area Drinking Coaching: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/gray-area-drinking-coaching Private Health Coaching: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/health-coaching FREE RESOURCES Substack: https://substack.com/@kristinhorstman Brighten Your Life Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/865785648653696 6 Tips To Brighten Your Life: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/6-tips-to-brighten-your-life Resources for Loved Ones of Those Struggling with Substance Use Disorder: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/resources CONNECT WITH KRISTIN HORSTMAN Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunsetsarethenewhappyhour Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachkristinhorstman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachKristinHorstman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-horstman-43001280 Website: https://www.kristinhorstman.com Connect with Darci: Website: https://www.hooked-on-travel.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darci-murray-466a7718 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hookedalcoholfreetravel/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hooked-on-travel9827 AFFILIATES & DISCOUNT CODES Zero Proof Experiences: https://zeroproofexperiences.com/?aff=4 Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/kristinhorstman ARMRA: https://tryarmra.novel.com/login?referralCode=de9ddb1e-9f9d-4c8a-ba43-21a30abb552e Jolene Park NOURISH Coaching Program: https://healthydiscoveries.mykajabi.com/a/35865/ihLPoJPC Jolene Park Ultimate Sober Bundle: Cured Nutrition: https://curednutrition.com/collections/all?referral_code=KRI2L0STF Loose Leaf Tea Market: https://looseleafteamarket.com?bg_ref=nwruvHn7oD Use code TEAKRISTIN10 for 10% off (no minimum, enter at checkout) Some links above are affiliate links. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend things I genuinely love.

  5. Oct 1

    #20: Neuroscientists Say You Have a 6th Sense, Alcohol Quietly Destroys It

    Interoception is your ability to sense what is happening inside your own body, and for many gray area drinkers, it is the skill that went quiet without them ever realizing it was gone. If you have spent years reaching for a drink, a scroll, or anything outside yourself to manage that end of day tension, you were not failing. You were outsourcing a job your nervous system was designed to do, and the part of you that could have done it started to fade. Kristin Horstman, certified Gray Area Drinking Coach and host of Sunsets Are the New Happy Hour, walks through the neuroscience of interoception, how alcohol dulls this inner sense, and what it looks like to rebuild it. She covers Stephen Porges' nervous system states, Bessel van der Kolk's work on body awareness and agency, and the concept of "shifting the burden to the intervener" from neuroscientist Stephanie Fay. She closes with a guided noticing practice you can start today. This episode is for anyone who is ready to feel like their true self again Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:53) What Noticing Actually Means (03:11) Interoception: Your Inner Sense (04:19) Shifting the Burden to the Intervener (05:43) Nervous System States: Porges' Map (07:05) The Insula and Body Awareness (08:07) Notice, Read, Choose in Action (09:49) Guided Noticing Practice (10:34) Recap: Rebuilding What Went Quiet Kristin asks what your body is doing right now. Comment below: what did you notice when you actually checked in? If you're ready to feel better, think clearer, and brighten your life, you're in the right place. SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every week. As always, I'm rooting for you. 🌅 WORK WITH KRISTIN HORSTMAN 1:1 Gray Area Drinking Coaching: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/gray-area-drinking-coaching Private Health Coaching: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/health-coaching FREE RESOURCES Substack: https://substack.com/@kristinhorstman Brighten Your Life Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/865785648653696 6 Tips To Brighten Your Life: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/6-tips-to-brighten-your-life Resources for Loved Ones of Those Struggling with Substance Use Disorder: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/resources CONNECT WITH KRISTIN HORSTMAN Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunsetsarethenewhappyhour Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachkristinhorstman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachKristinHorstman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-horstman-43001280 Website: https://www.kristinhorstman.com AFFILIATES & DISCOUNT CODES Zero Proof Experiences: https://zeroproofexperiences.com/?aff=4 Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/kristinhorstman ARMRA: https://tryarmra.novel.com/login?referralCode=de9ddb1e-9f9d-4c8a-ba43-21a30abb552e Jolene Park NOURISH Coaching Program: https://healthydiscoveries.mykajabi.com/a/35865/ihLPoJPC Jolene Park Ultimate Sober Bundle: https://checkout.grayareadrinkers.com/ultimate-sober-af-bundle/?affiliate=kristinhorstman Cured Nutrition: https://curednutrition.com/collections/all?referral_code=KRI2L0STF Loose Leaf Tea Market: https://looseleafteamarket.com?bg_ref=nwruvHn7oD Use code TEAKRISTIN10 for 10% off (no minimum, enter at checkout) Some links above are affiliate links. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend things I genuinely love.

  6. Sep 24

    #19: The Neuroscience of Shame And Why It Loosens Its Grip Once You See It Clearly

    Your brain treats shame like real pain in the body. That sinking feeling, the urge to hide, the belief that you are broken: these are not character flaws. They are a coordinated nervous system event involving four distinct brain systems firing at once. If you have been stuck in a cycle where shame about your drinking drives you to drink more in silence, this episode explains exactly what is happening inside you and why it is biology, not weakness. Kristin Horstman, certified Gray Area Drinking Coach and host of Sunsets Are the New Happy Hour, walks through the neuroscience of shame using a 2023 Study and the information threat theory from a 2016 PNAS study. She separates shame from guilt, explains chronic internalized shame as a nervous system baseline, and teaches four somatic practices including extended exhale breathwork and naming the emotion and observing it. This episode is for anyone navigating gray area drinking, anxiety, burnout, or any habit quietly dimming their light, and who is ready to stop relying on willpower and start healing through nervous system regulation. Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:13) Shame vs Guilt: The Real Difference (03:04) Four Brain Systems Behind Shame (06:00) The Information Threat Theory (08:03) The Smoke Detector Problem (09:13) Chronic Shame as a Baseline (10:37) Four Somatic Practices to Try Kristin says shame loses power the moment you say it out loud. What do you need to say to yourself now? Comment below. If you're ready to feel better, think clearer, and brighten your life, you're in the right place. SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every week. As always, I'm rooting for you. 🌅 WORK WITH KRISTIN HORSTMAN 1:1 Gray Area Drinking Coaching: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/gray-area-drinking-coaching Private Health Coaching: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/health-coaching FREE RESOURCES Substack: https://substack.com/@kristinhorstman Brighten Your Life Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/865785648653696 6 Tips To Brighten Your Life: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/6-tips-to-brighten-your-life Resources for Loved Ones of Those Struggling with Substance Use Disorder: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/resources CONNECT WITH KRISTIN HORSTMAN Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunsetsarethenewhappyhour Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachkristinhorstman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachKristinHorstman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-horstman-43001280 Website: https://www.kristinhorstman.com AFFILIATES & DISCOUNT CODES Zero Proof Experiences: https://zeroproofexperiences.com/?aff=4 Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/kristinhorstman ARMRA: https://tryarmra.novel.com/login?referralCode=de9ddb1e-9f9d-4c8a-ba43-21a30abb552e Jolene Park NOURISH Coaching Program: https://healthydiscoveries.mykajabi.com/a/35865/ihLPoJPC Jolene Park Ultimate Sober Bundle: https://checkout.grayareadrinkers.com/ultimate-sober-af-bundle/?affiliate=kristinhorstman Cured Nutrition: https://curednutrition.com/collections/all?referral_code=KRI2L0STF Loose Leaf Tea Market: https://looseleafteamarket.com?bg_ref=nwruvHn7oD Use code TEAKRISTIN10 for 10% off (no minimum, enter at checkout) Some links above are affiliate links. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend things I genuinely love.

  7. Sep 17

    #18: Lessons From Almost a Decade Sober: What Fun Looks Like Without Alcohol

    What if you could see a craving coming before it hits? Most tools for gray area drinking focus on the aftermath, the shame, the apology tour, the promise to do better. But what if you could interrupt the pattern by tracking simple daily signals like sleep, stress, and energy that predict when you are most vulnerable to reaching for a drink? Jessica Jeboult is the founder of A Sober Girl's Guide, a nine-year veteran of the sober curious space, and creator of the Best Day app. In this episode, she and Kristen talk about why cravings are trackable, not random, how daily check-ins regulate your nervous system, and why building a fun sober life matters as much as the inner work. Jessica also shares how she navigated devastating grief at eight and a half years sober without picking up a drink. This episode is for anyone navigating gray area drinking, anxiety, burnout, or any habit quietly dimming their light, and who is ready to stop relying on willpower and start healing through nervous system regulation. Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:19) The New Year's Eve Turning Point (05:34) Protecting Your Nervous System Through Grief (11:51) The 1978 Vintage Mocktail Trailer (16:46) How the Best Day App Interrupts Cravings (21:16) Why Cravings Are Predictable (27:32) Why She Says Sip Up Instead of Relapse (38:06) Chasing Sunsets and Finding Your Thing (42:09) What a Best Day Actually Looks Like Jess tracks sleep, stress, and mood to predict cravings before they hit. What is your biggest craving trigger? Drop a comment below. If you're ready to feel better, think clearer, and brighten your life, you're in the right place. SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every week. As always, I'm rooting for you. 🌅 WORK WITH KRISTIN HORSTMAN 1:1 Gray Area Drinking Coaching: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/gray-area-drinking-coaching Private Health Coaching: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/health-coaching FREE RESOURCES Substack: https://substack.com/@kristinhorstman Brighten Your Life Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/865785648653696 6 Tips To Brighten Your Life: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/6-tips-to-brighten-your-life Resources for Loved Ones of Those Struggling with Substance Use Disorder: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/resources CONNECT WITH KRISTIN HORSTMAN Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunsetsarethenewhappyhour Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachkristinhorstman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachKristinHorstman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-horstman-43001280 Website: https://www.kristinhorstman.com LISTEN TO SUNSETS ARE THE NEW HAPPY HOUR Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HL6A1o2USWQuJ2lRPoplk Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sunsets-are-the-new-happy-hour/id1896762635 AFFILIATES & DISCOUNT CODES Zero Proof Experiences: https://zeroproofexperiences.com/?aff=4 Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/kristinhorstman ARMRA: https://tryarmra.novel.com/login?referralCode=de9ddb1e-9f9d-4c8a-ba43-21a30abb552e Jolene Park NOURISH Coaching Program: https://healthydiscoveries.mykajabi.com/a/35865/ihLPoJPC Jolene Park Ultimate Sober Bundle: https://checkout.grayareadrinkers.com/ultimate-sober-af-bundle/?affiliate=kristinhorstman Cured Nutrition: https://curednutrition.com/collections/all?referral_code=KRI2L0STF Loose Leaf Tea Market: https://looseleafteamarket.com?bg_ref=nwruvHn7oD Use code TEAKRISTIN10 for 10% off (no minimum, enter at checkout) Some links above are affiliate links. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend things I genuinely love.

  8. Sep 12

    #17: Why Your Brain Is Wired for Negativity (And How to Override It)

    Your brain is wired to scan for threats, not to notice what went right. That negativity bias kept your ancestors alive, but now it keeps you lying awake ruminating, reaching for something to take the edge off, and wondering why you can never feel satisfied. When the wanting system in your brain grows louder while the liking system goes quiet, no amount of willpower closes that gap. Kristin Horstman, gray area drinking coach and host of Sunsets Are the New Happy Hour, breaks down the neuroscience of why gratitude is a nervous system regulation tool, not a platitude. She covers negativity bias, the wanting vs. liking dopamine split from Berridge and Robinson's research, brain imaging studies on gratitude, and heart rate variability. Then she guides you through The One Good Thing, a somatic practice you can do in 10 seconds anywhere. Built for sober curious women who are done white-knuckling it and ready for something that actually works. Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (00:50) Why Your Brain Skips the Good (01:55) Gratitude in Brain Imaging Studies (03:14) Heart Rate Variability and Safety (04:02) The Wanting vs. Liking Split (05:41) Why One Try Never Works (06:48) The One Good Thing Practice (08:22) Kristin's Story: Gratitude Under Pressure (10:26) Your Challenge: Pick a Cue The One Good Thing practice takes 10 seconds. leave a comment if you tried it while you were watching the video. If you're ready to feel better, think clearer, and brighten your life, you're in the right place. SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every week. As always, I'm rooting for you. 🌅 WORK WITH KRISTIN HORSTMAN 1:1 Gray Area Drinking Coaching: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/gray-area-drinking-coaching Private Health Coaching: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/health-coaching FREE RESOURCES Substack: https://substack.com/@kristinhorstman Brighten Your Life Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/865785648653696 6 Tips To Brighten Your Life: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/6-tips-to-brighten-your-life Resources for Loved Ones of Those Struggling with Substance Use Disorder: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/resources CONNECT WITH KRISTIN HORSTMAN Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunsetsarethenewhappyhour Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachkristinhorstman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachKristinHorstman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-horstman-43001280 Website: https://www.kristinhorstman.com LISTEN TO SUNSETS ARE THE NEW HAPPY HOUR Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HL6A1o2USWQuJ2lRPoplk Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sunsets-are-the-new-happy-hour/id1896762635 AFFILIATES & DISCOUNT CODES Zero Proof Experiences: https://zeroproofexperiences.com/?aff=4 Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/kristinhorstman ARMRA: https://tryarmra.novel.com/login?referralCode=de9ddb1e-9f9d-4c8a-ba43-21a30abb552e Jolene Park NOURISH Coaching Program: https://healthydiscoveries.mykajabi.com/a/35865/ihLPoJPC Jolene Park Ultimate Sober Bundle: https://checkout.grayareadrinkers.com/ultimate-sober-af-bundle/?affiliate=kristinhorstman Cured Nutrition: https://curednutrition.com/collections/all?referral_code=KRI2L0STF Loose Leaf Tea Market: https://looseleafteamarket.com?bg_ref=nwruvHn7oD Use code TEAKRISTIN10 for 10% off (no minimum, enter at checkout) Some links above are affiliate links. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend things I genuinely love.

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What if you could elevate your life instead of escaping it? Sunsets Are the New Happy Hour is hosted by Kristin Horstman, a Gray Area Drinking and Health Coach who uses neuroscience to help men and women understand what alcohol is really doing to their health, their mood, and their light. Judgment-free tools, real answers, and a whole lot of hope. Your brightest life is waiting.

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