Take control of your desire & unlock a new you.
My Approach
What You’ll Learn
How it Works
WHEN IT COMES TO DRINKING, HAVE YOU EVER ASKED YOURSELF…
Everyone else knows when to call it quits, but I’m always up for another.
Am I missing an off-switch?
I know it’s not great for my health, but I just can’t resist a glass (or three) of wine.
Why can’t I do what’s good for me?
I’m too old to be worried about my drinking and feeling bad about last night.
Will I ever figure this out?
I loved to drink.
Pouring a glass of wine was a reward after a long day.
I felt sophisticated with a fancy cocktail in my hand. Once the drinks started flowing, the fun could begin.
But drinking could also be a headache.
A big one.
Too often, I’d wake up feeling awful.
Sometimes, it was the physical toll drinking took on my body.
Sometimes, it was the emotional hangover from regretting what I did or said.
But mostly, it was wondering why after all these years I couldn’t learn my lesson.
The more I couldn’t figure out my drinking, the more I worried.
Was something wrong with me?
My life wasn’t in tatters. But reaching for a wine glass on most nights wasn’t exactly living the dream either.
I felt stuck in a love-hate relationship with alcohol.
It turns out I’d taught my brain to over-desire alcohol, and as a result I felt deprived whenever I said no.
Your brain always learns something when you say yes or no to a drink.
Just take a look
It’s a celebration!
Work was a total shit-show.
“Don’t make me drink alone!”
Parent duty never ends.
You’re sick of being perfect.
IT’S JUST TOO AWKWARD.
Life just never lets up.
It doesn’t matter if you start out with the best of intentions. If you…
It means your brain believes that drinking solves a problem.
Your desire for a drink is simply an indicator of what’s happening beneath the surface.
You helped me pinpoint the elusive part I just wasn’t seeing…
Even though it was right in front of me: anticipating and planning for “the freak out” in my brain when I said no! Now I feel so confident, capable, and determined. Truly like I got this.
– Julia
Your goal is to stop fixating on what’s in your glass and focus on what’s happening in your mind.
(Because it’s the only way to break the habit.)
Learning how to do this is easier than you think.
I’ve taught thousands of people how inside my 30-day challenge.
HERE’S WHAT MAKES MY APPROACH DIFFERENT
Start small
You don’t need to commit to any long-term lifestyle changes. Instead, you’ll begin to change your drinking habits with a 30-Day Challenge.
YOU CALL THE SHOTS
Take a Break puts you in the driver’s seat. You decide how long you’ll stay. You decide the role alcohol will play in your life.
The Gift of a Clean Slate
Too much drinking in your life is like too much clutter in your home. It’s hard to make headway if you keep adding to the piles.
ALCOHOL ISN’T BAD
Demonizing booze only turns it into a forbidden fruit, making you want it more. Instead of telling yourself it’s “poison,” learn how to be curious about the relationship you developed.
Clear up the Mystery
Drinking doesn’t just happen. There’s always a decision, even if you can’t see it right now. By learning how habits form in the brain, you’ll figure out why you keep saying yes.
THERE’S NO PERFECT TIME
You can’t do this work in a vacuum or wait for a magical stress-free time with zero events, vacations, or deadlines. Lasting habit change requires practicing these skills in real life.
THIS ISN’T ABOUT SWEARING OFF ALCOHOL FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.
It’s about learning how to say no without forgoing connection, fun, and ease.
It’s about taking back control of your desire, rather than being at the mercy of it.
Only then can you make a clear decision about the relationship you want to have with alcohol.
I don’t feel like alcohol is the enemy…
Something I don’t have control over, or something that makes me weak. I’ve accepted that it really is neutral — that has been huge.
– Jocelyn
What will your relationship with alcohol look like in the future?
You might discover…
The point is, you can’t decide what kind of relationship you want to have with alcohol until you understand why you’re in your current one.
you’ll start with a 30-day challenge where you’ll learn how to:
Banish Deprivation
Stop being at the mercy of the urge to drink by teaching your brain that unmet desire isn’t a big deal.
Take Back Control
Understand how alcohol interacts with the brain and why you reach for a drink even when it’s not serving you.
Have Your Back
Learn how to follow through on your commitment, navigate challenging events, and say no even when it feels impossible.
Feel Better Fast
Discover a foolproof way to cope with anxiety, stress, worry, and boredom, and become stronger and more resilient in the process.
From there, we unpack what no one else talks about drinking:
Emotional resilience
Develop emotional resilience so that you can break the cycle of drinking, eating, shopping, working, or anything else that distracts from how you feel.
Reconnect to your body
Repair the connection with your physical self and what you see in the mirror so that you can feel better from the inside out.
Cultivate pleasure
Unlock more enjoyment in your everyday life so that you stop relying on instant gratification and false pleasures to feel good.
Unlock a new you
Channel the energy you previously spent worrying about your drinking to go after your deepest desires and create a life that blows your mind.
take a break
A live coaching experience that will teach you, step-by-step, how to change your relationship with alcohol forever.
WHAT’S INSIDE
The Four Pillars Course
Video and audio lessons that you can go through at your own pace, plus exercises that will help you understand alcohol, your brain, and the habit in a new light.
WEEKLY GROUP COACHING
Join live or watch replays of weekly workshops and coaching calls. Ask questions, get coached, or just listen and learn from people in your shoes.
Daily Inbox Inspiration
Short and to-the-point emails that will keep you learning, inspired, and on track so that you can sustain your progress during your 30-day challenge.
The Answer Bank
+1,000 Q&As on how to navigate events, friendships, family, vacations, dating, sex, and more without a drink. It’s like the Google of habit change.
The Sos Process
Quick fixes to help you get back on track when you’re overwhelmed, ready to throw in the towel, or need to regroup after last night.
Progress Trackers
A system to help you chart the skills you’re practicing and what you’re discovering, rather than crossing days off a calendar.
aDVANCED COURSES
Every 30 days you’ll get access to a new advanced course that will help you understand alcohol, your brain, and the habit in a new light.
private podcast
Take every coaching call on the go along with special members-only conversations that aren’t available anywhere else.
THE VIDEO VAULT
Need inspiration? After your first 30 days, you’ll get access to over 50+ hours of videos on navigating events, friendships, family, vacations, dating, sex, and more, without a drink.
Here’s another Secret
Just by taking a break, you’ll unlock tons of added benefits.
Lose Weight
Better Looking skin
More Restful Sleep
Improved Digestion
Increased Productivity
More money
More time
Happier
A better You
Who doesn’t want to look better, have more energy, feel happier, get more done, and have more money?
Let’s talk about your priorities and what really matters in life.
Your Mind
Your Body
Your Relationships
Your Purpose
NOTICE HOW ALCOHOL DOESN’T MAKE THE LIST?
Yet it takes up so much time, space, and energy in your life.
The constant internal bargaining.
Making excuses, going back on your word, and feeling like you can’t trust yourself.
The weight of carrying a secret.
Not getting support you need because you’re embarrassed you can’t solve this on your own.
The sense that you’re stuck.
Frustrated you never seem to learn your lesson and afraid you might never figure this out.
Changing your relationship with alcohol is an investment in creating a life you love.
Get started for just $197.
$197 monthly, cancel at any time.
Most people pay for it (and then some) just by taking a break.
The Video Vault
Advanced Classes
IF YOU SIGN UP IN THE NEXT 24 HOURS, YOU’LL GET A TON OF INCREDIBLE BONUSES.
Because I know how daunting it can be to take this step and I like to reward people who are brave.
How to Handle Questions
Discover the six types of questions you’ll get about not drinking and how to handle them.
Optimal Health Bonus Course
A video series on how to cope if you drink to deal with insomnia, chronic pain, or injuries.
MANAGING YOUR MIND DURING A CRISIS
Learn how to say no to a drink, even when your world’s been turned upside down.
The Pep Talk Sessions
Super short audios when you need a coach to help quickly shift your mindset.
Podcast Roadmap
The 30 best episodes to learn about habit change and supercharge your results.
Recommended Reading
Rachel’s favorite books on habits, food, money, sex, relationships, productivity, and more.
Frequently asked questions
I’m Scared to sign up
I’m really nervous about committing.
I want to do this, but now isn’t a good time for me.
What if I give in and drink during the break? I can’t handle failing again.
I really need a drink to fall asleep, and I’m terrified of insomnia.
Am I the right fit?
Why will this time be different? I’ve taken lots of breaks before and went right back to drinking.
There will be alcohol in the house because my partner/roommate drinks. Is that a problem?
I’m not a daily drinker, but when I do drink, I drink a lot. Will this work for me?
I don’t want to stop drinking forever. Will this work for me?
I’m currently alcohol-free. Can I still join?
I struggle with my drinking and my eating. Will the challenge help with both?
I don’t identify as a woman. Can I still join?
Are there any people this challenge isn’t right for?
Payment
Do you offer discounts or payment plans?
What if it doesn’t work. Do you offer refunds?
Can I use my health savings account or insurance?
What are the fees in my currency?
How does the challenge work?
When does the 30-day challenge start?
As soon as you sign up! You’ll get access to the private member website and all the course materials immediately.
How long will I have access to the materials?
This is an interactive coaching program that is run live. You’ll have access to the coaching and other materials for as long as you’re in Take a Break.
Can I cancel my membership?
Yes, you can cancel your access to Take a Break at any time, the process is hassle-free.
Can I participate anonymously?
Is there a social media component?
If I live outside the U.S., can I still participate?
Is the challenge actually live?
I have a busy schedule. How much time do I need to commit?
What if I want to drink after the 30 days are up?
How does coaching work?
Do I really get to talk to Rachel inside the site?
What are the group coaching calls?
Will everyone be able to see me when I join a coaching call?
What happens when I get coached?
When are the live coaching calls?
What if I can’t attend the live calls?
What if I need individual coaching?
Who should I contact with specific questions?
If you have a question that wasn’t answered in the FAQ, feel free to email us at support@rachelhart.com and we will get you an answer.