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Sobriety coach Adriana Cloud joins me this week to discuss the common struggle of feeling like you can only stand someone if you're drinking. Listen Now »
Learn how an all-or-nothing approach to Dry January sets you up for failure and a powerful mindset shift that can transform how you navigate any goal related to your drinking. Listen Now »
Sobriety coach and hypnotist Adriana Cloud shares a genius analogy that will not only change how you view your cravings but help you more easily say no to a drink - and actually start to love your cravings. Listen Now »
Sobriety coach and hypnotist Adriana Cloud shares her journey with drinking and how techniques like hypnosis can help you form new habits. Listen Now »
You’ve got your compelling reason, but it doesn’t seem to be helping you drink less. What’s the problem? Find out why you may be caught in a common mistake. Listen Now »
Dry January is coming. You know you want to take a break, but you’re not sure how. Even worse, you may already be setting yourself up for failure. Here’s what to do. Listen Now »
It’s easy to see why you’d pour a glass of wine when life gets tough, but what about when it’s good? Why are you still drinking? Here’s why—and what to do. Listen Now »
What happens when you decide to stop drinking and you’re not happy? Is the answer to go back to alcohol or simply settle for a lackluster life? Neither, and here’s why. Listen Now »
Taking a break from drinking during the holidays may make you feel like you’re stuck at the kids' table. Here’s why—and how—to challenge those beliefs. Listen Now »
You and your friends split a bottle of wine. Everyone fills their glass, but there’s still a little left in the bottle. You can guess what happens next—but why isn’t “enough” enough? Listen Now »
The demonization of alcohol use can be a common refrain from those who no longer drink, but here’s why that’s not an effective way to change your habits. Listen Now »
When your decision not to drink is met with resistance or disappointment, here’s how to stay committed to changing your habit. Listen Now »
Learn why counting drinks sounds like a useful way to curb your drinking, and what to focus your energy on instead to actually change your relationship with alcohol. Listen Now »
Discover what it takes to become a normal drinker, and why it’s not really about the alcohol. Listen Now »
Everyone’s relationship with alcohol is different, and the only way to change your habit is by finding an individualized approach. But how? It starts here. Listen Now »
If you struggle with spending time by yourself, you may be more likely to look for a distraction—like a drink. Find out how to enjoy this time without a drink. Listen Now »
Whether you’re trying to drink less or stop altogether, you’ll need to be prepared when someone asks if you want a drink. Here’s what you need to know. Listen Now »
If you’re constantly thinking about alcohol, you may be stuck. Find out why your brain is devoting energy to these thoughts and how to quiet them. Listen Now »
Learn why our society’s one-size-fits-all, shame-based approach to drinking is preventing you from truly examining your relationship to alcohol. Listen Now »
If you find yourself drinking to treat pain, you may experience short-term relief but you’re also causing long-term damage. Discover how to break the cycle. Listen Now »
If you drink to find freedom from expectations, you may be teaching your brain that alcohol is required to cope. Learn why that won’t help you dismantle those ideas. Listen Now »
Have you ever had a drink because you were bored by what you were doing or who you were with? Find out what your brain learns when The Hourglass archetype is activated. Listen Now »
If you drink to help feel less nervous in social situations, you’re not alone. Find out what really happens when your brain learns to associate alcohol with confidence. Listen Now »
If you tend to use drinking as a way to escape your negative feelings, listen in to discover the cycle this behavior leads to and why. Listen Now »
Find out what the brain learns about treating yourself and relaxation when it associates drinking with these things. Listen Now »
Discover what your brain learns when you associate drinking with creating, strengthening, or maintaining emotional bonds. Listen Now »
Discover what your brain learns when you pour a drink to enhance certain situations. Listen Now »
If you always drink more than you plan on, should you just stop drinking? Listen for an unconventional take on overindulgence here. Listen Now »
If you always drink more than you plan on, should you just stop drinking? Listen to an unconventional take on this question. Listen Now »
Hear from author Kara Loewentheil about how socialization and sexism may play a role in your drinking and the desire to escape how you feel. Listen Now »
