Alcohol Minimalist: Mindful Drinking & Behavior Change

This week on the podcast another in the Summer Content Series. This episode comes from an older podcast Rory hosted called "Not Quite Alcoholics" and this interview with Claire Robbie explores her decision to stop drinking and use meditation as a means of helping her do that. Learn more about Rory here: www.rorykinsella.com. Check out Just START: Smart Thinking and Real Tools to Change Your Drinki...

This week on the "Summer Content Series" I'm joined by my friend, fellow coach, master nutritionist and podcaster Monica Reinagel with a fantastic episode from the Change Academy. Are you someone who likes to consume content but has a hard time implementing?  Listen in as Monica talks strategy and why coaching is such a valuable tool for people who struggle with taking action. Quit living in 'inte...

This week on the podcast I'm kicking off my "Summer Content Series" with Elizabeth Benton from Primal Potential. Listen in on how to use desire as a tool instead of a weapon so that change will become easier and faster.   Work at your thoughts and practice them with intentionality. Learn more about Primal Potential. Read Dr. Joe Dispenza's book Check out Just START: Smart Thinking and Real Tools t...

This week on the show I'm talking with author, therapist and recovery expert Amanda E. White all about her book, Not Drinking Tonight.   After reading lots of different alcohol-related books as well as psychology books, I really love this book. It's got so many valuable tools and uses science to explain the brain as well as the science of alcohol. As a therapist, Amanda is able to provide lots of...

This week on the podcast I'm adding to the Alcohol &  series with Alcohol & Longevity. I'm diving into all that we've believed about red wine and longevity as well as some "rules" for alcohol from longevity expert, Dr. Peter Attia. Resources mentioned: YouTube Tim Ferris and Dr. Peter Attia Sign up for How to Stop Worrying and Start Changing Your Drinking Habits!  A FREE live training on A...

This week on the podcast I'm joined by fellow alcohol coach, Kathryn Elliott. Kathryn lives in Melbourne, Australia and on this episode she shares her story as a binge drinker who chose an alcohol-free life and six weeks after she did, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. After successful treatment for cancer, she went on to become an alcohol coach and is dedicated to increasing awareness of the...

This week on the show I'm joined by entrepreneur Aisha Chottani . Aisha is the founder of Moment, and adatogenic drink designed to help you gently reset and clear your mind. It’s a little like the feeling you get after coming back from a brisk walk or taking a few deep breaths. Renewed and ready to take on the world! Find clarity with L-theanine and reset with Ashwagandha. These natural adaptogens...

This week on the show I'm joined by dietician and journalist, Molly Kimball. Molly lives in New Orleans and is highly involved in the community working to improve health and wellness.  Working with a large health organization, Oschner, Molly has spearheaded two very successful initiatives in New Orleans including the Eat Fit program and Alcohol-Free for 40, which Molly and I discuss on this podcas...

This week on the podcast I'm talking about Alcohol Use Disorder and if and when it's important to determine if you have it.  As a reminder, this podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not be substituted for medical/professional advice. This podcast is not intended to treat or diagnose Alcohol Use Disorder.  If you are concerned about your drinking, ask yours...

This week on the podcast I'm talking with Rory Kinsella about his work helping people to change their relationship with alcohol using Vedic meditation.  Rory Kinsella is a writer and Vedic Meditation teacher based in Sydney, Australia. A former hard-drinking musician and journalist, he quit alcohol in 2017 and has written widely about his experiences, including in the Sydney Morning Herald . Wise...

This week on the podcast I'm talking about our thoughts around mistakes and misteps and why self-compassion is hard for some of us. Join me in my "More Dry July" challenge and get 60 days free from Sunnyside, the mindful drinking app. Go to https://get. Sunnyside.co/molly for more details. Check out Just START: Smart Thinking and Real Tools to Change Your Drinking Habits www.mollywatts.com/start B...

This week on the podcast we're tackling the idea of "what's enough" to change your drinking. Here's a hint: Whatever you're doing...it's enough.   Resources Mentioned: Episode #97 Dopamine Nation Buy Breaking the Bottle Legacy: How to Change Your Drinking Habits and Create A Peaceful Relationship with Alcohol on Amazon or most online retailers.  US Kindle US Paperback UK Kindle UK Paperback Apple...

This week on the podcast I'm talking about chasing the "buzz" with alcohol. I'm covering what happens in our brains when alcohol impacts our neurochemistry and how it works to create the buzz that we feel. I'm also covering tolerance, the biphasic effect of alcohol and when the negative consequences increase. Resources Mentioned: Episode #77 Ready to get started on alcohol minimalist living? The 7...

This week on the podcast I'm talking about identifying as an alcohol minimalist.  If you want to create sustainable change in your life, it's more than just focusing on changing your behavior. To become someone who desires alcohol less, you have to change your thinking around alcohol and about who you are as a drinker. Learn more about the alcohol minimalist lifestyle with Just START.  Learn more...

This week on the podcast, I'm adding the 20th episode in the "Alcohol &" Series. We're talking all about Alcohol & Motherhood. What is "wine Mom culture" and what does it mean beyond increased drinking amongst mothers? I'm also sharing some of the lessons I learned from my own mother about alcohol and how I hope that I'm changing her legacy with my own children.  Ready to get started on al...

  This week on the podcast I'm talking all about Mental Health Awareness Month--celebrated in May! The link between mental health and substance abuse is undeniable and we all need to become more aware of the factors that impact our mental health.   Resources mentioned come from Mental Health America. https://www.mhanational.org/ Ready to get started on alcohol minimalist living? The 7-Day Quick St...

This week I'm thrilled to be sharing my conversation with Dr. Jade Wu. In honor of Better Sleep Month in May, I wanted to kick off the month sharing Dr. Wu's wonderful new book "Hello Sleep".  Our conversation touches on alcohol but mostly we're talking about myths surrounding sleep and strategies for helping you get to sleep easier...hint hint: alcohol is not the answer!  Learn more about Dr. Jad...

This week on the podcast I'm talking with Dr. Evelyn Higgins all about her patent-pending biomarker evaluation report designed to help people understand their genetic predispositions toward addiction and mental health disorders. Dr. Higgins is a recognized international expert in the epidemiology of substance use disorders, process addictions, and mental health conditions.  She is a graduate of th...

In this week's episode I'm tackling the question:  Is it easier to be sober than to moderate alcohol? Resources mentioned: NIAAA self-diagnosing tool for Alcohol Use Disorder Episode #21 Dr. Adi Jaffe The Abstinence Myth Episode #61 Sobriety or Moderation: Which One will Work for you?  Buy Breaking the Bottle Legacy: How to Change Your Drinking Habits and Create A Peaceful Relationship with  Alcoh...

Today on the podcast I'm talking about alcohol and recent headlines that have been making the news. Is the science really new?  What can we learn beyond the alcohol headlines.  Resources mentioned: Using Science to Guide Your Alcohol Decision--Episode 31 Alcohol & The Global Burden of Disease--Episode 111 Step One is available NOW   Buy Breaking the Bottle Legacy: How to Change Your Drinking H...

This week on the podcast I'm talking about somatic healing with Dr. Luke Sniewski.  Learn about what somatic healing involves and how to use somatic exercises to get better in tune with your body. :  Dr. Luke Sniewski (Ph. D. in psychology) is a New Zealand well-being coach and somatic therapist. He is a certified practitioner, mentor, and facilitator of  Compassionate Inquiry , a therapeutic appr...

This week on the podcast, the third and final episode on my series on plans, habits and goals around your relationship with alcohol.  This last episode focuses on three things I needed to STOP doing to change my drinking habit: 1) I had to stop overwhelming myself and making change harder. 2) I had to stop making my drinking a moral decision. 3) I had to stop taking away my #1 coping mechanism wit...

This week on the podcast I'm continuing on with our conversation all around drink plans, drink habits, goals and personal development as it applies to your relationship with alcohol. In this second part of a three-part series, I'm talking about drink plans vs your drinking goals.  Do you have clear and specific goals when it comes to including alcohol in your life?  Resources Mentioned:  Episode #...

This week on the podcast it's the first of a 3-Part series on goals/habit change/and plans.  Specifically I'm talking about the difference between making a drink plan and planning to drink.  Do you plan multiple alcohol-free days in your week but reserve the weekends for "drinking" that leads to over-drinking and all the negative consequences associated with higher BAC levels?  This episode is for...

This week on the show I'm joined by Co-Founder and Owner of All the Bitter, Ian Blessing.  Want to try it out? Use code MOLLY10 to get a 10% discount. Order here. Founded by two former French Laundry sommeliers, All The Bitter is a lineup of non-alcoholic cocktail bitters that lift the spirit. Made by hand from organic, wild-foraged, and functional botanicals in a process that takes nearly two mon...