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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 »
Have you ever thought, “Screw it. I’ll start over on Monday”? This episode will help you understand how to stay motivated when it comes to drinking less. Listen Now »
Is wanting a treat at the end of the day a bad thing? Discover why your love-hate relationship with rewarding yourself with a drink is getting in the way of your goal. Listen Now »
Woke up hungover? Learn the real reason hangovers feel so bad and what you can do to cope. Listen Now »
Discover why you must be willing to pay attention if you want to drink less and the unexpected obstacle keeping you on autopilot. Listen Now »
Not taking action doesn’t mean you’re in denial about your drinking. It means you’re missing a key piece of the puzzle. Listen Now »
Learn how to move past any shame or regret about your drinking. Listen Now »
Explore The Remedy archetype and learn what to do if you use a drink to manage insomnia or physical discomfort. Listen Now »
Delve into The Release archetype and find freedom without needing alcohol. Listen Now »
Discover The Hourglass archetype and why boredom and drinking often go hand-in-hand. Listen Now »
Explore The Mask archetype and learn what to do if you use a drink to ease social anxiety. Listen Now »
Doing Dry January this month? Skip these two most common mistakes. Listen Now »
Considering Dry January this year? Avoid the most common pitfalls with these five easy steps. Listen Now »
Discover The Escape archetype and navigate overwhelming times without relying on alcohol. Listen Now »
Learn about The Reward archetype and what to do if pouring a drink has become a way to treat yourself after a long day. Listen Now »
Learn about The Connector archetype and what to do if it’s hard to separate drinking from your social activities or bonding with the people in your life. Listen Now »
Learn about The Upgrade archetype and why certain situations feel less enticing when you say no to drink. Listen Now »
