90 Days Later - Your Guide to Alcohol Freedom

This episode is for all the Type-As out there who are resourceful and love a DIY approach. But who are frustrated because despite all the time you’ve spent reading and researching how to drink in moderation it still isn’t happening for you. Today I give a different take on DIYing your way to personal development and what to do if it’s not giving you the expected results. If you want to drink less,...

Learning to drink differently involves learning a new set of skills. This begins with awareness of your thoughts. Because what you THINK determines how you FEEL and what action you’re willing or likely to take. Think the same old thoughts you’ll take the same old action. Today I explain how to start to build up the skill of thinking differently—about yourself, your drinking and what you’re actuall...

In today’s episode I list the eight different ways that cause you to feel stuck and the one common denominator. I also explain why feeling stuck is sticky and the ONE belief you need to break free and start taking action. If you want to drink less, drink rarely or not at all, I can help. And it will be fun learning how to do this too. You know what you want for your life. I know how to help you ge...

Today I talk about the impact of guilt on our ability to take action to change our drinking. I’ll tell you what causes you to feel guilty (it won’t be what you expect) then what you need to focus on to live a guilt-free life. Otherwise if you want to drink less, drink rarely or not at all, I can help. And it will be fun learning how to do this too. You know what you want for your life. I know how...

We’ve all done it. Gone against our drink plan, gone with the flow or decided to intentionally overdrink.  I talk a lot about intention and plans being willing to take the action. But what happens after an overdrink is THE most important time.  Because it feels the hardest. It’s when all the difficult emotions come out. The good news is this is when we tend to make the most progress. But knowing w...

Today I am talking about a mental construct that will set you free.  It’s wild.  You will never look at problems in the same way again. To get access to the “How to drink less when your partner/friends drink” class I mention in the podcast, go to annacharles.substack.com Otherwise if you want to drink less, drink rarely or not at all, I can help. And it will be fun learning how to do this too. You...

If you really, really want to learn how to moderate your drinking but are not taking action because you’re too terrified to try, then you’ve gotta tune in. In this episode, I explain why you’re stuck in this position and give you some simple and easy strategies that will get you taking action. I help my clients to confidently drink in moderation. If you would love to be able to drink just one or t...

Today we’re talking accountability! What it is, what it isn’t and how to get more of it.  I include some homework so you can practice improving your own sense of accountability. I also talk about a new coaching offer for those of you who almost have your desired relationship with alcohol, but just want to beef up your accountability to it. (See https://90dayslater.co/accountability ) Otherwise if...

Today’s episode is another dose of pragmatic, common sense advice. I explain how diet mentality can show up when we decide to change our relationship with alcohol, why it’s nothing to worry about and what approach to use instead.  I can help you moderate or give up drinking for good.  You know what you want for your life. I know how to help you get it.  Book a free call with me and let’s get to wo...

“I’m tired of letting myself down.” If you’ve been struggling to drink less for what feels like ages - whether it’s a few weeks or several years - you may find yourself saying these words on automatic loop. Today I explain why you do this, why it seems like it’s helping and what to do instead. I can help you moderate or give up drinking for good.  You know what you want for your life. I know how t...

If you routinely find yourself drinking because it’s there or because it’s free, you do not want to miss this episode. In today’s episode I’ll show you how to look at these situations with new eyes. I’ll have you figuring out what action you want to take rather than just reacting to circumstances. And I’ll show you how to have your own back every step of the way, whatever life throws at you. I can...

This is the third instalment in the mini 3 episode series in the 90 Days Later podcast on responding to cravings or urges. Common wisdom suggests there are three responses we should use when faced with an urge: to resist, avoid or distract. Today we cover distract. So if you’re someone who fills their diary with loads of stuff to do in anticipation of cravings, you’re gonna want to listen to this...

This is the second instalment in the mini 3 episode series on responding to cravings or urges. Common wisdom suggests there are three responses we should use when faced with an urge: to resist, avoid or distract. Today we cover avoid. I’ll explain how avoidance shows up, why it seems to make sense, but what result you actually create for yourself. Stop avoiding the relationship you want with alcoh...

I’m going to do something a little different for the next three episodes. I’m taking a topic and going into more detail. And that topic is responding to cravings or urges. Common wisdom suggests there are three responses we should use when faced with an urge: to resist, avoid or distract. Today we cover resist. I’ll explain how resisting shows up, why it seems to make sense, but what result you ac...

Today’s episode is a little different. It’s another client success episode - but with a difference. My client L.L. explains the result of changing her relationship with alcohol and the impact this had on her overall life. If this is what you want for yourself, let's talk. You'll leave the call knowing exactly what you need to be successful. I can help you moderate or give up drinking for g...

Today we step back and take a big picture view of your life. We look at what you want for yourself, what’s getting in the way and the role alcohol is playing in keeping you stuck. If you’re ready to stop settling and start taking action to create the life you actually want rather than put up with the one you currently have, I can help. I will help you completely change your relationship with alcoh...

Today we explore the lovely topic of self-sabotage. Ooooooh yummy! We talk about what it is, how it shows up and why it’s not as inevitable as it might seem. If you feel stuck and want to get out of your own way, tune in right away. I can help you moderate or give up drinking for good.  You know what you want for your life. I know how to help you get it.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a free call with me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  and le...

TIMEBOUND OFFER in this special episode.  I’m launching a new pairs coaching program (you + one friend/spouse/neighbour/colleague) working with me. If you love the idea of the connection and accountability that comes from working in tandem with someone in real life, then this is for you. And to celebrate this new offering, from the moment this podcast drops until midnight UK time on Tuesday 20 Feb...

Buckle up for today I tackle the feeling that lurks behind a lot of the overdrinking I see: shame. It feels icky and uncomfortable so no wonder so many of us hide from it.  In this episode, I pull back the curtain, tackle shame head-on and explain all the benefits that are waiting for you on the other side. If you know someone who could benefit from this podcast, please forward it to them. PS: If...

How many times do you say to yourself: “I drink too much, I have all the reasons why I shouldn’t drink so much, but I never seem to learn.”  How often do you secretly fear you won’t ever figure your drinking out? In today’s episode I’ll explain why this isn’t your fault and why that doesn’t matter. If you feel torn between trying to be sensible and frustrated why you keep sabotaging yourself, tune...

People often tell me they want to drink less but they’re not willing to compromise on the experience. They don’t want a dreary life of restriction and deprivation.  In this episode, I explain why this view seems to make sense, why it’s actually keeping us stuck and offer an altogether different way to look at it instead. I can help you moderate or give up drinking for good.  You know what you want...

This week we’re talking setbacks. When things don’t go to plan. When you end up drinking when you hadn’t planned. When you feel like you’re never going to learn. In this episode, I turn setbacks on their head. I give 8 reasons why they’re actually a good thing  (even if it doesn’t feel that way at the time!) and how you can use them to your advantage. Yes, you heard me right: to your advantage.  W...

Today we talk weekends, often the trickiest time when you’re working on your relationship with alcohol. In this episode, I expose the fatalistic thinking that impacts our weekends, why you’re not getting the results you desire and what to do instead. Want to see how YOU can stop overdrinking? Get my free Crush the Cravings Guide at https://90dayslater.co/3things I can help you moderate or give up...

Do you suffer from overwhelm? Does it all become too much at times, leaving you reaching for a drink to take the edge off? In this episode, I explain what overwhelm is, how it shows up and how to slay it like a pro without a drop of alcohol. I can help you moderate or give up drinking for good.  You know what you want for your life. I know how to help you get it.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a free call with me⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Happy New Year! If you’ve decided that 2024 is the year you’ll change your relationship with alcohol, this episode is exactly what you need. Today I give you three ways to start taking action around your drinking. These work whether you want to just cut back or quit for good and whether you’re doing Dry January or not. I can help you moderate or give up drinking for good.  You know what you want f...