Alcohol Minimalist: Mindful Drinking & Behavior Change

This week on the podcast, we're exploring another great NA brand in honor of "More Dry July."  Plus, the great people at HopLark (including CEO, Betsy Frost) are giving us a discount! Tune in to this inspiring story and give HopLark a try!   Try anything at HopLark and receive 35% OFF with discount code  "MINIMALISTLARKY" Go to www.hoplark.com https://www.facebook.com/drinkhoplark https://www.inst...

This week on the show I'm talking to Megan Pruett all about her journey to create a premium NA wine brand, For the Love Of. Her first endeavor? "For the Love of Cab". That's right red-wine drinkers, she says that she's figured out an NA red wine that will absolutely rival the real reds.  Learn more about For the Love of here:  IG: drinkfortheloveof YouTube: drinkfortheloveof TikTok: drinkFTLO Face...

This week on the podcast, we're talking to Dr. Brooke Scheller again. We're doing a deep dive on alcohol and its impact on hormone health. Alcohol affects cortisol, estrogen, progesterone and testosterone and the information for binge drinking is critically important. For more information from Dr. Brooke Scheller, go to https://www.brookescheller.com/ For her progam, Functional Sobriety, click her...

This week is our last episode in the 3-part series we have been revisiting about plans, goals and habit change and how these apply to our relationship with alcohol.  Today's episode is all about the 3 Things I had to Stop Doing to Change My Drinking Habit.  Have you grabbed your free e-book, "Alcohol Truths: How Much is Too Much?" Get it here. New to the podcast? Download the Podcast Listening Gui...

This week on the podcast, we're revisiting  part two in a series of episodes that I consider foundational for building an Alcohol Minimalist lifestyle. Listen in as I talk about Drink Plans vs Drink Goals.  Have you grabbed your free e-book, "Alcohol Truths: How Much is Too Much?" Get it here. New to the podcast? Download the Podcast Listening Guide . Want to schedule a call to talk about how I wo...

This week on the podcast, we're revisiting  the first in a series of episodes that I consider foundational for building an Alcohol Minimalist lifestyle. Listen in as I talk about the difference between making a drink plan vs planning to drink. Have you grabbed your free e-book, "Alcohol Truths: How Much is Too Much?" Get it here. New to the podcast? Download the Podcast Listening Guide . Want to s...

This week on the podcast we're diving into a topic that affects many of us on this journey: shame. If you've ever felt ashamed of your drinking habits, you're not alone. We'll be discussing what shame means for those of us who struggle with overdrinking and, more importantly, how we can stop a shame spiral and start making positive changes. Resources mentioned: Brene Brown: The Gifts of Imperfecti...

This week on the podcast I'm talking all about the power or continous improvement to change your drinking. Inside everything I've done and everything I've created to help people change their drinking, are the principles of Kaizen . Listen in to hear all about what Kaizen means and how you can use the power of continuous improvement to change your drinking!  New to the podcast? Download the Podcast...

This week on the podcast I'm talking about the four reasons that you're not making progress on changing your drinking habits...yet. Listen in to hear why your mindset and believing that you're capable of change is the key. There is disbelief throughout your mindset that shows up in different ways. You may need to 1) Decide and commit to change. 2) Get consistent with your doable drink plans. 3) Ta...

This week on the podcast I'm joined again by Debbie Hampton. After decades of depression, a serious attempt to end her life, and a resulting brain injury, Debbie Hampton not only survived, but went on to thrive by discovering the super power we all have to better our brains and lives. Neuroplasticity is the superpower we all are born with and possess until the day we die. On www.thebestbrainpossib...

This week on the podcast I'm talking to Dr. Brooke Scheller all about her book How to Eat to Change How You Drink. Dr. Brooke Scheller, Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, stands at the forefront of a transformative movement in health and wellness. As the esteemed founder of Functional Sobriety and the author of "How to Eat to Change How You Drink, " Dr. Scheller has dedicated her career to revolutioniz...

This week on the podcast I'm bringing awareness to some of the "traps" that keep us from taking ACTION on changing our drinking habits. 1) Waiting for the perfect time...or to hit rock bottom. 2) Making mistakes and letting them mean we're not capable of change 3) Looking too far into the future and not focusing on the next 24 hours. Have you checked out the Alcohol Core Beliefs?   Here are the fi...

Alcohol Awareness Month continues!  This week I'm revisiting an important episode on the true costs of a daily drinking habit. Sign up for the FREE  "Breaking Unbreakable Drinking Habits" Workshop on April 21st New to the podcast? Download the Podcast Listening Guide . Want to schedule a call to talk about how I work with people?  Click here for a FREE call.   Join my private FB group Alcohol Mini...

Alcohol Awareness Month continues!  This week I'm talking about off-plan drinking and the difference between overdrinking vs. drinking over. Understanding the important difference and creating awareness around what drives your off-plan drinking is a key ingredient to changing your drinking habits! Resources Mentioned: It's STILL Dryuary Mini-Series: Surviving the Witching Hour Sign up for the FREE...

This week kicks off Alcohol Awareness Month! Stay tuned as we dive into increased awareness of all the benefits and options for building an Alcohol Minimalist lifestyle. Today I'm talking about the 3 Things You need to STOP believing about alcohol. Resources Mentioned: Episode 126: Chasing the Buzz Alcohol Core Beliefs Series Sign up for the FREE  "Breaking Unbreakable Drinking Habits" Workshop on...

This week on the podcast a special Spring Break episode with a shared episode from the Change Academy Podcast : Why It's so Hard to Convert Good Intentions into Action. This episode is all about the HAPA model for behavior change and I'm tying it into changing your drinking habits. If you're concerned about your future bone health, you'll want to check out Monica's special workshop! Stronger Bones...

This week on the podcast, I'm talking to Kraig Rovensky from Pathfinder. The Pathfinder is a fermented and distilled hemp-based liquid with the intense flavor and aromatic characteristics of a spirit, with none of the harmful effects of alcoholic beverages. I was drawn to the story of Pathfinder and I know you'll love hearing about this fun brand too!. Check them out at: https://drinkthepathfinder...

This week on the podcast, I'm talking with Celeste Yvonne, all about her book: It's Not About the Wine. "In this refreshing, honest take on some of the most pressing concerns for twenty-first-century parents, Yvonne mixes research, cultural references, her own story, and engaging interviews with other moms who sought refuge in wine and found a way out. Drinking to blur the tumultuous days of paren...

This week on the podcast I'm talking about what working with an alcohol coach is really like. If you think an alcohol coach is the same as having a sponsor...you'll definitely want to listen.  I'm giving details on all of my programs including: Just START Making Peace with Alcohol Proof Positive 1:1 Coaching Resource mentioned:  Episode #143  Being Mostly AF New to the podcast? Download the Podcas...

This week on the podcast I'm talking all about emotional sobriety with coach, author and podcaster, Colleen Kachmann. Learn more about her podcast: https://itsnotaboutthealcohol.com/ Check out her free resources: https://recoverwithcolleen.com/Freebies New to the podcast? Download the Podcast Listening Guide . Ready to get started on changing your drinking habits?  Check out Just Start. Join my pr...

This week on the podcast  Alcohol Core Belief #5-Alcohol Keeps Me Going Here are the five Alcohol Core Beliefs I see most often.  One is likely your dominant core belief but it’s absolutely possible (and probable) that you believe more than one of these core beliefs.   Alcohol Helps Me Relieve Stress. (Episode 158)  Alcohol Makes Things More Fun. (Episode 159)  Alcohol Creates Connection. (Episode...

This week on the show I'm thrilled to share with you my conversation with Dr. Jill Bolte-Taylor. Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a Harvard-trained and published neuroanatomist whose research specialized in understanding how our brain creates our perception of reality. As irony would have it, in 1996 at the age of 37, Dr. Jill experienced a severe hemorrhage in the left hemisphere of her brain. On the aft...

This week on the podcast the Alcohol Core Beliefs Series continues with Alcohol Core Belief #4-Alcohol is My Reward Here are the five Alcohol Core Beliefs I see most often.  One is likely your dominant core belief but it’s absolutely possible (and probable) that you believe more than one of these core beliefs.   Alcohol Helps Me Relieve Stress. (Episode #158)  Alcohol Makes Things More Fun.  (Epis...

This week on the podcast in the Dry January Series: Alcohol Core Belief #3-Alcohol Creates Connection Here are the five Alcohol Core Beliefs I see most often.  One is likely your dominant core belief but it’s absolutely possible (and probable) that you believe more than one of these core beliefs.   Alcohol Helps Me Relieve Stress.  Alcohol Makes Things More Fun.  Alcohol Creates Connection. Alcoho...

This week on the podcast in the Dry January Series: Alcohol Core Belief #2-Alcohol Makes Things More FUN! Here are the five Alcohol Core Beliefs I see most often.  One is likely your dominant core belief but it’s absolutely possible (and probable) that you believe more than one of these core beliefs.   Alcohol Helps Me Relieve Stress.  Alcohol Makes Things More Fun.  Alcohol Creates Connection. Al...