Take a Break from Drinking Podcast
1) 450: When Dry January Has Already Fallen to the Wayside
So many of you start the new year with the best intentions to cut back on drinking, only to find yourself slipping up within the first few days or weeks. Maybe you promised yourself you'd cut back o...Show More
2) 449: If You Doubt Your Plan for Drinking Less in the New Year Will Stick
If you're feeling more tired and doubtful than inspired about the New Year, especially when it comes to changing your drinking habits, you're not alone. We're sold this fantasy that the New Year is ...Show More
3) 448: Ask Me Anything About Your Drinking
Have you ever felt like you're the only one who can't get a handle on your drinking? Like all the success and determination you have in other areas of your life just disappears when it comes to alcoho...Show More
4) 447: I'm an adult, I can drink if I want to [Thought Swap]
How often do you find yourself saying, "I'm an adult, I can drink if I want to"? While it's technically true that you're an adult who can make your own choices, here's the deeper truth: this thought...Show More
5) 446: I might as well drink because you only live once [Thought Swap]
Have you ever caught yourself saying "You only live once!" as you reach for another drink? The "you only live once" excuse often gets connected to alcohol in our minds, especially when you're seekin...Show More
6) 445: I'll be more comfortable with a drink [Thought Swap]
Do you feel more comfortable with a drink in your hand at social events? For years, my solution to social anxiety was simple: head straight to the bar, grab a drink, and feel that familiar wave of r...Show More
7) 444: A drink makes everything better [Thought Swap]
How often do you catch yourself thinking, "A drink makes everything better"? Maybe it's at parties, during vacation, or just unwinding after a long day. Maybe your list of things that are "better wi...Show More
8) 443: Liking and Not Liking to Drink
Have you ever found yourself reaching for that third drink… even though you're not really enjoying it anymore? Or maybe you wake up the next morning thinking, "Why did I do that again? I didn't even l...Show More
9) 442: The Lie of Sobriety as Self-Punishment
Ever notice how sometimes choosing not to drink feels less like a positive choice and more like self-punishment? Maybe the commitment was clear in your mind - tonight, no drinks. But then you watch ...Show More
10) 441: When the Label Doesn't Fit
Have you ever wondered if you need to wear a certain label to get help with your drinking? Maybe you've thought, “I'm not really an alcoholic, but I don't feel like a normal drinker either.” You're ...Show More