The holidays can bring a perfect storm of triggers—stress, celebrations, nostalgia, family dynamics, social pressure, loneliness, and the belief that drinking is simply “what we do” this time of year. If you’re trying to cut back, drink less, or stay sober, the festive season can feel like you’re swimming upstream. In this episode, I break down exactly why it feels harder to not drink during the holidays and I walk you through the specific strategies, mindset shifts, and emotional tools you’l...
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The holidays can bring a perfect storm of triggers—stress, celebrations, nostalgia, family dynamics, social pressure, loneliness, and the belief that drinking is simply “what we do” this time of year. If you’re trying to cut back, drink less, or stay sober, the festive season can feel like you’re swimming upstream. In this episode, I break down exactly why it feels harder to not drink during the holidays and I walk you through the specific strategies, mindset shifts, and emotional tools you’l...
You’ve probably heard the advice to take it "one day at a time," and in early recovery, that can be incredibly helpful. But what if it’s also what’s keeping you stuck? In this episode, I’m exploring why the one-day-at-a-time mindset can slow down your progress, drain your willpower, and keep you in negotiation mode with alcohol. We’ll talk about: how “one day at a time” keeps you reacting instead of deciding;why identity, not willpower, is the foundation of real change;how decision fatigue ma...
How to Drink Less
The holidays can bring a perfect storm of triggers—stress, celebrations, nostalgia, family dynamics, social pressure, loneliness, and the belief that drinking is simply “what we do” this time of year. If you’re trying to cut back, drink less, or stay sober, the festive season can feel like you’re swimming upstream. In this episode, I break down exactly why it feels harder to not drink during the holidays and I walk you through the specific strategies, mindset shifts, and emotional tools you’l...
