How to Drink Less

Most drinking happens on autopilot. One minute you’re thinking about wine… and the next, the glass is in your hand. In this short but powerful episode, I’ll teach you one simple practice that can help you interrupt that cycle and start making more intentional choices about drinking. Inside, you’ll learn: why most drinking happens automatically (and how to interrupt it); how to use a 30-second paus...

You’ve decided you want to cut back. Maybe even stop drinking altogether. But how do you actually say no to a drink—especially when everyone else is drinking? In this episode, I’m breaking down the practical steps that help you follow through on your intentions, even when it’s hard. You’ll learn: why relying on willpower alone doesn’t work (and what to do instead); how to plan ahead for situations...

You’ve probably heard the phrase “We’re powerless over alcohol.” It’s one of the most common beliefs in AA and traditional recovery circles. But what if it’s not true? In this episode, I’m challenging how the very idea of powerlessness can keep us stuck in unhelpful drinking patterns. We’ll talk about: why the language you use—especially with yourself—matters more than you think; how habits that f...

We often talk about alcohol as a way to take the edge off—but what if it's also taking the shine off? In this episode, we explore how alcohol doesn’t just dull pain, stress, or anxiety—it also numbs your ability to feel joy, connection, and real pleasure. I’ll walk you through the neuroscience behind this, explain how alcohol rewires your brain’s reward system, and share how numbing the bad i...

We say we want to drink less. But do we really want to change—or do we just want to avoid the consequences of overdrinking? In this episode, I invite you to look beneath the surface and get radically honest with yourself. We explore what it actually means to change your relationship with alcohol—not just how much you drink, but who you are around alcohol, and why you turn to it in the first place....

In last week’s episode, I invited you to ask: What is alcohol giving you? In this companion episode, we explore what alcohol might be taking from you. Not just the obvious consequences of drinking, but the deeper, more personal costs that often go unspoken. This isn’t about shame or judgment. It’s about awareness—so you can stop letting alcohol take more than it already has. We’ll talk about: how...

If you're trying to drink less, it might feel counterintuitive to ask yourself what alcohol is giving you. But understanding the real reason you're reaching for a drink is the key to changing your relationship with alcohol—without relying on shame or scare tactics. In this episode, I unpack why it’s so important to get honest about the benefits you think alcohol is providing—because befo...

If your main reason for drinking less is to avoid the shame, hangovers, or health risks... that’s totally understandable—but it might not be enough. In this episode, I talk about the difference between running away from alcohol and running toward something better—and why your “why” matters more than you think. You’ll learn: why fear-based motivation (like health risks or shame) isn’t enough to cre...

If you’ve ever wondered what a sobriety coach actually does—and whether you need one—this episode is for you. I’m answering the most common questions I get about the work I do: who I work with and exactly how I help them; how my approach differs from other sobriety-focused programs;  what coaching looks like in practice (hint: it’s not about handing you a list of  rules to follow or mantras to rec...

Have you ever felt ashamed for still wanting a drink even though you’d decided to cut back or quit? Then this episode is for you. So many people believe that if they truly wanted to change, they wouldn’t still crave alcohol. They think desire means weakness or proof that something’s wrong with them. But that’s not true—and in this episode, I’ll show you why. We’ll talk about: how the brain forms h...

If you’ve ever reached for a drink just to take the edge off—because you were stressed, bored, anxious, or just overwhelmed—this episode is for you. I unpack the emotional side of drinking: why we use alcohol to avoid feelings, how that avoidance becomes a habit, and how learning to feel your feelings (without numbing them) is the key to creating lasting change in your drinking habits. You’ll lear...

Most people assume the hardest part of drinking less is saying no to alcohol. But what if that’s not true? In this episode, I share why the real challenge of changing your drinking habits isn’t about resisting the drink itself—it’s about learning to sit with discomfort without numbing or escaping. I unpack why alcohol feels so essential sometimes, and why the real work is about what comes after yo...

If you’ve ever told yourself “I can’t drink” while trying to cut back or take a break from alcohol, this episode is for you. That one little phrase might seem harmless—but it’s actually working against you. In this episode, I unpack the surprising power of your internal narrative and how the words you use when talking about your relationship with alcohol can either reinforce limiting beliefs and o...

If you think you have to do everything "just right" in order to succeed, you might be falling into the trap of perfectionism. In this episode, we look at how perfectionism quietly sabotages your efforts to change your drinking habits. When you expect flawless success or believe one slip means total failure, you’re setting yourself up to quit on your goals too soon. I’ll show you a better...

If you've ever thought "I already had one drink so today is ruined—might as well keep drinking!”— this episode is for you. We dive into one of the biggest mindset traps that keeps people stuck in unhealthy drinking habits: all-or-nothing thinking. You'll learn how this common thought pattern sabotages your progress—and how to stop it before it spirals into shame, guilt, and giving u...

Wondering if your drinking is “bad enough” to have to change? You’re asking the wrong question. In this episode, we move beyond labels like "alcoholic" or "addict" or "problem drinker" and talk about what really matters: how alcohol impacts your life, your confidence, your relationships, and your goals. You'll learn a more compassionate, empowering way to evaluat...

Have you ever asked yourself why you really drink? The answers might surprise you. In this episode, I break down the deep roots of our drinking habits—from cultural conditioning to clever marketing to the powerful way alcohol hijacks your brain’s reward system. Understanding why you drink is the first step toward changing your relationship with alcohol—and it’s easier than you think once you see w...

Waiting for the “right” time to change your drinking? You’ll be waiting forever. In this episode of How to Drink Less , we’re talking about the powerful myth that keeps so many people stuck: the idea that you need perfect timing or perfect motivation to change your relationship with alcohol. You’ll learn why the best time to start is now—because every day you wait strengthens old drinking habits a...

Think drinking less is just about having more willpower? Think again. In this first episode of How to Drink Less , we’re breaking down the biggest myth about cutting back on alcohol—and what really drives sustainable change. Spoiler alert: it's not discipline. It’s understanding your desire. You’ll learn: why willpower alone can’t change your drinking habits for the long term; how desire, tri...