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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 »
Do you keep putting off taking a break or even just committing to drinking less? This episode explains why this happens and the perspective shift needed to start taking action. Listen Now »
Learn what to do when a craving strikes and you start thinking to yourself, Who cares? When you discover the hidden tension behind these words, the excuse will never sound the same again. Listen Now »
Discover why this excuse is so insidious and the best way to combat it. After listening, you’ll never hear the excuse, “I’ll be good tomorrow,” the same way again. Listen Now »
Have you ever thought, "There's no point in stopping now" after you've started drinking? This episode takes apart this common excuse and shows how it can interfere with your efforts to change your drinking habits. Listen Now »
Ever used "It's a special occasion" as a reason to drink? This episode explores how to handle this common excuse effectively when drinking less. Listen Now »
Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “This isn’t what it’s supposed to be”? This episode explores why this thought is common and what it really means. Listen Now »
After drinking too much have you ever thought, “Why don’t I just have more self-discipline?” This episode will help you discover why willpower isn’t the ultimate solution to drinking less and what you can do instead. Listen Now »
