90 Days Later - Your Guide to Alcohol Freedom

I just can’t moderate is something I hear all the time. Part cry for help/part excuse it is a frequent fallback position when things go badly. When people talk about moderation it’s usually a number. It’s two drinks or four drinks or whatever. “If I drink that amount then I’m moderating.” But on today’s episode I explain why moderation is about more than just a number. Why it isn’t about fixating...

‘New Year, New You’ There’s something about a brand new year for setting goals and aiming for new challenges. But you’ve been here before, right? And still nothing’s changed. You’re in the same life and you still drink too much. No matter how tough you are on yourself or how much willpower you throw at the problem, you still buckle and give in a few days or possibly weeks down the line. That stops...

Dryuary (or Dry January) has become something of an annual tradition to many. I have nothing against abstaining for a month - in fact it can teach you a lot about your relationship with alcohol if you’re open to the lessons - and if you just want to do the 31 days then carry on as before, that’s totally your choice. But if you want more, if you want this to be a step on the ladder towards permanen...

Just pause. Consider for a moment the power and simplicity in these two words. What does pausing offer? An opportunity to take a breath. To consider your options. To interrupt automatic behaviour. To decide what’s in your best interests. To regroup. To re-decide. At this time of year, with Christmas and New Year around the corner, life can feel rather frantic. So much to do, so many people to see,...

I’m afraid of slipping into old habits … if that’s how you feel, don’t worry. On today’s podcast I talk about why this fear surfaces, how it shows up and walk through seven simple ways to stop feeling stuck and keep moving forward. I work with people all day every day who want to change their relationship with alcohol. I normalise not drinking or choosing to drink less. I normalise choosing water...

Intention, courage and commitment form the three pillars of my coaching framework. Each of these elements is positive in its own right, but stitched together they become incredibly powerful. In today’s episode I explain how I use intention, courage and commitment in my work and how you can also deploy them as you transform your relationship with alcohol. BUT if you want results FAST, working with...

When your friends don’t understand why you want to change your relationship with alcohol it can feel challenging. I see this so often. You know it’s time to make a change, but you’re afraid the people closest to you won’t get it. That they won’t understand. That they will say things like: “Oh, come on, you’re fine. You don’t need to do this. You’re making a fuss unnecessarily. Everybody drinks a b...

We are just around the corner from the big end of year party season - from Thanksgiving to Christmas to New Year, to office parties and drinks with friends and family gatherings. If you’re frustrated with your drinking this can look like a challenging landscape. You may even look ahead and dread the party season. How on earth are you going to get through all those temptations? No wonder so many pe...

“I hate missing out.” This is something I used to say on repeat.  In today’s episode I show how this fear of missing out does not have to act as a stop sign. I talk about how we can use it to question the type of person we want to be and how we are choosing to show up in the world. With Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year on the horizon, you don’t want to miss out on this episode (see what I did...

When cravings feel so hard it can be confusing to see what’s going on. No wonder one of the top things people want is to rid themselves of their cravings. After all they’re uncomfortable. But understanding and managing your cravings is a key component to reclaiming your life and changing your relationship with alcohol so listen up and do the homework that I include. And if you want to take advanta...

If you’ve been overdrinking and using alcohol to deliver pleasure and fun, you may feel a bit bewildered at the prospect of alcohol-free pleasure (or even pleasure in a life with minimal alcohol). How is that even possible? Being responsible for creating your own pleasure is a meta skill that will positively impact all areas of your life, whatever your circumstances. No wonder it’s a topic I cover...

So many people tell me the reason they drink is because they just really like the taste. So if that’s you, listen up. And if you want help unwinding this for yourself so you too can change your relationship with alcohol, let's chat. 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...

How to not finish what’s in your glass - back in the day that’s a question I used to ask myself over and over. I’d go to bars and restaurants and see people have a glass of wine then say that was enough. Or people who would leave a glass half drunk. And they would seem to do it with so much ease leaving wine in their glass, with so much peace. I used to puzzle how on earth was that possible? It se...

One of the reasons many people drink is to achieve a sense of calm. Especially after a hard day or when we feel stressed. Tune in to learn what you can do today to seek and achieve a sense of calm in your life without the crutch of alcohol. Each week I send weekly tips, techniques and mindset shifts to my email list. It’s content I don’t publish anywhere other than my list. Sign up to get access h...

“I don’t know”. How many times do you say that? We believe it’s true. We believe that we’re missing information or insight or that we need more time to make a decision one way or the other. In fact this seems an eminently sensible approach. But in fact it’s one of the easiest ways to avoid a decision.  In this week’s episode I talk about how I don’t know tends to show up and give you three strateg...

This is a special bonus podcast about Sober October with Anna Charles.  But this isn’t your usual Sober October. It’s not about restriction. Or saying no. Or holding yourself back. Or not having fun. Or avoiding temptation. Or not seeing your friends who drink. None of that. It’s a mindset shift. Set around the concept of Reasons to be Cheerful. 31 of them in fact. Throughout the month. You are no...

The escape button is a powerful concept. It helps to explain the role we give alcohol in our lives when we drink more than we would like. In today’s episode I cover what the escape button is, when we use it and why it doesn’t work. And if you have a tendency to press your own, I also show you how to stop relying on it and instead start taking action. This is a podcast you are not going to want to...

Today’s episode is for all of you who tell yourself you drink to relax. If this sounds like you, don’t worry. Tune into today’s episode and I’ll explain why so many of us find it difficult to relax without wine and what to do about it. And if you need help doing this, I coach clients 1-1 on achieving freedom around alcohol. To get started book your free consultation call. I can help you moderate o...

Anticipated pleasure is powerful. In this episode I explore how we create anticipated pleasure, why it matters and how to use it to your advantage. If you want to change your relationship with alcohol, you will want to listen up. And if you want to lear what it would take for you to change YOUR relationship with alcohol, book a free consultation call with me. I can help you moderate or give up dri...

Opposite thinking is a powerful concept for dealing with thoughts and beliefs that are holding you back from achieving your goals. And yes, this works with your drinking and in every area of your life, too. Today I am covering the topic of dealing with thoughts that hold you back. Tune in to find out why so many of us believe we won’t succeed in our goals and how you can rewire your brain by learn...

A lot of people believe that confidence is a character trait which you either have or don’t have. That some people are born with it and others not. But that’s not so. Confidence is a skill that can be developed. In this week's podcast I explain how to access confidence through two gateway emotions, so you can approach your drinking goals with confidence that you will achieve them. If you want...

Going on holiday can feel very difficult when you’re changing your relationship with alcohol. Holidays are often so bound up with day drinking, drinks by the pool, luxurious lunches, fantastic dinners in the evenings. It seems inconceivable that you could have a great holiday without drinking. But what I offer is you can have a BETTER holiday without alcohol. In today’s episode I cover why it can...

Victimhood - we’ve all been there. If you feel burdened by your life, if you externalise the cause of your issues or find yourself asking: “Why me?” then it’s likely you’ve slipped into victimhood. And victimhood is a bosom buddy of alcohol. In today’s episode I show you how victimhood presents itself and how to get out of it If you want to achieve permanent freedom around alcohol, book a free con...

Decisions are beautiful things. They are where we find the power to create the lives we want for ourselves. How we learn to evolve into the highest version of ourselves. Every day we each take dozens, if not hundreds, of decisions. But how many do you take consciously in a way that serves you? Tune in to learn how to take back control of your decisions and create the life you want to live on purpo...

Today I’m talking about self belief. It’s such a wonderful thing, but is so often overlooked. In this week’s episode I’ll cover what self-belief is, why so many of us don’t have it and five actionable steps to getting it back if you feel yours is lacking. Each week I send an email sharing tips and techniques and mindset shifts. If you’re not on my list you’re missing out. I talk about strategies t...