Take a Break from Drinking: Practical Tools to Drink Less & Change Your Relationship with Alcohol

490: When no one is pressuring you to drink, but you feel pressured anyway

Have you ever felt pressured to drink even when no one was actually pressuring you? Maybe you order a glass of wine because everyone else is drinking, or you say yes to a

489: Sticking to my goal of one drink [Listener Q&A]

Setting a goal to have just one drink can feel simple enough when you make the decision ahead of time. But then you finish that drink, you want another, everyone around y

488: Why do I drink even when I don't enjoy it? [Listener Q&A]

It can be incredibly confusing to keep reaching for a drink when you're not even enjoying it that much. Maybe it doesn't taste as good as you expected, the buzz isn't del

487: When you're trying to drink less but surrounded by temptation

Being surrounded by alcohol can make drinking less feel almost impossible. When your partner drinks, your friends want another round, or so much of your social life revol

486: Using the people you love as motivation to drink less

Wanting to drink less for the people you love can feel like powerful motivation. Maybe you want to be a better parent, a more present partner, or simply stop giving the p

485: How Under-Fueling Leads to Drinking More

That mid-afternoon or end-of-day craving for a drink can feel incredibly predictable. Maybe you assume your brain has simply learned that this is when you drink, but what

484: When family members don't support your decision to drink less

When family members don't understand your decision to drink less or stop drinking, their disapproval can feel especially difficult to shake. You may know that you're maki

483: Why can't I just have one drink and be satisfied?

Having one drink can seem like the obvious way to satisfy a craving. You scratch the itch, your brain gets what it wants, and then you move on. Except sometimes having on

482: When people want you to drink less—but don't want you to stop

Sometimes the same person who worries about how much you drink can turn around and feel uncomfortable when you decide not to drink at all. It can feel contradictory, frus

481: Wanting to prove you can drink less

So many people say they just want to drink normally or stop after a couple of drinks. But beneath that goal, there can be something much bigger driving the desire to prov

480: Tolerating the discomfort of not having another drink

It might feel like the hardest part of drinking less is forcing yourself to stop, but what if the discomfort isn't coming from wanting more at all?   This week, we're

479: How do I get back on track after I slip up and drink too much?

Making progress with your drinking doesn't mean you'll never have another night where you drink more than you intended. But what happens next can either keep you stuck or

478: I've made so much progress with my drinking. So why doesn't it feel any easier? [Listener Q&A]

Have you ever wondered why, even though you've made so much progress with your drinking, it still feels like alcohol takes up way too much space in your mind?   Tune

477: Chasing the Sweet Spot with Your Drinking

Have you ever found yourself trying to hit the perfect buzz? Enough to feel relaxed or more confident, but not so much that you wake up the next morning wishing you had s

476: Why You Can Always Find a Good Reason to Drink

Does it ever feel like your brain can always come up with a good reason to drink? Maybe you've had a stressful day. Maybe it's a celebration. Maybe you've been "good" all

475: What if you just love drinking? [Listener Q&A]

Does it feel impossible to change your drinking because part of you genuinely loves it?   Listen in this week to learn why the statement "I just love drinking" isn't

474: Stop Waiting for Your Urges to Go Away

So many people believe they'll finally be able to drink less once they stop wanting the drink. Once the cravings go away. Once saying no feels easy. But what if waiting f

473: Ooh, free drinks! [Thought Swap]

Why does a free drink feel so much harder to turn down than one you have to pay for?   Whether it's an open bar, a complimentary cocktail, or a glass of champagne han

472: Why Boredom Makes You Want a Drink (and What Your Brain is Really Craving)

What if boredom isn't the problem, but the doorway to something you've been avoiding?   When drinking becomes your go-to solution for dull moments, quiet evenings, or

471: I love the taste of my favorite drink [Thought Swap]

Does saying no to a drink feel hard because you genuinely love the taste? When alcohol feels tied to pleasure, sophistication, or making an experience feel more special,