Take a Break from Drinking

Who can take a break from drinking at a time like this? Making the decision not to drink when the world is giving you permission to imbibe is one of the most powerful steps you can take to change the habit. Not only does it rewire the brain, it reinforces that you are the ultimate authority no matter what is happening in the world. To learn more about the "rolodex of excuses," check out my previou...

Are you diligently using hand sanitizer during the day, only to fix yourself "Quarantinis" as soon as the evening rolls around? If you're feeling anxious about COVID-19 there are better ways to deal with your anxiety that doesn't take a toll on your immune system.   Starting today I'm releasing a new series of special episodes to help anyone who is struggling with anxiety about COVID-19. To unders...

Join me this week to see if you identify with the examples I'm using to highlight how we often find excuses to not actually do the work required to change the habit. There's no need to blame or shame yourself if you see yourself in these instances. All it takes is recognizing the underlying reasons for it, and I'm laying it all out for you here. Get full show notes and more information here: https...

You don't need to drink your way through a pandemic. If you need help managing fear, anxiety, constant worry, news overload, or the urge to drink (or eat) your woes away, look no further.  I'm offering podcast listeners a special hour-long class I taught members of the Take a Break program to help them manage COVID-19 anxiety. Get instant access to the hour-long class at rachelhart.com/covid19

Join me this week to discover why you might catch yourself wanting a drink when you're feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious about something in your life. Pouring a drink to feel better only serves to perpetuate a vicious cycle and will always backfire on you in the long run. So today, I'm showing you how you can actually worry less, and in turn, reduce your desire to numb out using alcohol. ...

Join me this week as I define terms and show you what is actually going on with the person who is pitying your situation. Yes, being pitied isn't ideal, but it's something I don't experience anymore, so I know this is possible for you too. All you have to do is start looking at your thoughts and the way you're showing up when you're saying no, and I'm giving you some tips today on how to do just t...

Even if your friend is angry at you, or someone is blaming you for something that happened, their forgiveness isn't what you need. Listen in today to discover why your forgiveness is the only thing you ever need, and how you can start this process to start changing your relationship with alcohol. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.rachelhart.com/162

Join me this week as I show you why we want to hold onto shame, why it can feel like such a singular experience, like you're the only one going through it, and how you can start letting go of shame while still changing the habit in the long-term. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.rachelhart.com/161

Join me on the podcast as I show you the power that lies in valuing your opinion of you first, and knowing that your inner voice is your built-in expert who knows what's right for you. Listening to her might not come easily to you at first, but building this skill will reap benefits not only when it comes to the habit, but in every other area of your life too. Get full show notes and more informat...

Join me this week as I show you what awkwardness is and how it's created, why you are trying so hard to avoid this feeling, and how you can start to change your relationship with it. Erasing this emotion from your human experience isn't going to happen, so instead, you can discover how to embrace it, find comfort in it, and see how it can lead to your growth. Get full show notes  and more informat...

If you know how the think-feel-act cycle works, you'll understand the importance of your thoughts and the language you're using. So today, to give you a clear idea of how I successfully transformed my desire and my relationship with alcohol, I'm sharing all the actions I took and the commitments I stuck to in that period to make it happen. I didn't just hope that it would be different, I wasn't ju...

Tune in this week to discover how cultivating curiosity can help you see your think-feel-act cycle more clearly when it comes to the habit, and why asking questions can serve you so well, just like it did in my life. If you want to create change in your life, this is something you can't avoid doing. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.rachelhart.com/157

On this episode, I'm showing you how to always have your own back, no matter the actions you take. You might not think of the habit as something you do when you're feeling particularly bad, but I guarantee there are more subtle emotions bubbling under the surface, and I'm offering some questions you can ask yourself to gain some clarity. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.r...

Join me this week as I show you how to truly create a new version of yourself in the new year. The think-feel-act cycle plays a huge part in this process, and understanding how the stories you've unconsciously taught yourself to be true is going to be what helps you create a radically different relationship with alcohol and with yourself. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www....

2010 was the year I started questioning my brain about my own potential, and it was the best decision I've ever made. 10 years on now, I can't believe the things I've achieved, and I want the same for you too. So this week, I'm sharing the misguided beliefs I had about what potential really meant, the types of thoughts that were killing my potential, and how to start tapping into yours. Get full s...

Join me this week to discover how you can start having your own back to change anything in your life. This is the key to stepping out of the habit of numbing, and I'm showing you where to start looking to begin managing your mind and getting your needs met in the most freeing way ever. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.rachelhart.com/153

On this episode, I'm going to redefine what it means to be a good host or hostess, how to get over common obstacles you might face that diminish your own enjoyment of the party, and how to create what I call a host manifesto that has been so useful to me. I'm also showing you how the patterns of dealing with your anxiety aren't actually helping it go away, and what you can do instead. Get full sho...

Join me this week as I dive into the real cause of why you're overdoing anything in your life, whether it be overdrinking or anything else. Understanding how you're stoking that fire inside of yourself, even when you're trying to work to extinguish it, is key to long-term change. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.rachelhart.com/151

Join me this week as I discuss how to use the concept of the forbidden fruit to break free from desire and deprivation. I know I felt like I was going to suffer in this vicious cycle forever, but looking at your thoughts will illuminate exactly how you are the one keeping yourself imprisoned here. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.rachelhart.com/150

The cycle of binging and restricting really rears its head during the holiday season, and that's why it is the perfect time to understand what is happening with your desire to over-consume to get out of this cycle for good. I'm discussing the fundamental misunderstanding of this cycle that I've experienced myself and see in my clients all the time, and why trying to be perfect and hone in on willp...

Join me this week as I explore a fairly advanced concept, but one that I think you'll benefit hugely from. I spent years using the excuse of an impossible time period to not change the habit of drinking, and I'm hoping this reframe will help you see that this is how you can experience the most life-altering growth, not just concerning your drinking, but everywhere else in your life too. Get full s...

In today's episode, I'm talking about how taking a break from drinking can help you get back in touch with the reason why you are here. I'll tell you how I realized that consuming too much was keeping me from feeling the full range of human experience, and how taking a break helped me confront that. And I'll cover what I think is our reason for being here and how to practice embracing it. Get full...

Join me this week as I highlight the connection between the habit of drinking and your emotions. Understanding the process that takes place is so crucial to making sustainable change, and without truly practicing the thought work required, you won't ever get to the root cause. Get full show notes and more information here:  https://www.rachelhart.com/146

Today I'm talking about the three reasons you drink too much (actually). I'll tell you how I figured out that my drinking wasn't caused by my personality or something that was inherently wrong with me. And we'll talk about allowing urges, how to stop believing your excuses, and why you need to examine the reasons behind your drinking (instead of hiding them away). Get full show notes and more info...

Today we'll talk about subtle willpower and how to identify it. I'll tell you all about a situation I was in recently that triggered my willpower and how I coached myself through it. And we'll chat about why learning to manage your mind is such a better approach than relying on gritting your teeth and just getting through things. Get full show notes and more information here:  https://www.rachelha...