Ever feel like part of you wants to drink less, but another part of you grabs the wine anyway? You’re not weak. You’re not broken. And you’re definitely not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing one of the most powerful metaphors I’ve ever come across for understanding habit change: the elephant, the rider, and the path. Originally introduced by psychologist Jonathan Haidt and popularized by Chip and Dan Heath in their book Switch, this framework explains why willpower alone never feels like en...
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Ever feel like part of you wants to drink less, but another part of you grabs the wine anyway? You’re not weak. You’re not broken. And you’re definitely not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing one of the most powerful metaphors I’ve ever come across for understanding habit change: the elephant, the rider, and the path. Originally introduced by psychologist Jonathan Haidt and popularized by Chip and Dan Heath in their book Switch, this framework explains why willpower alone never feels like en...
Is it even possible to have fun without alcohol? In today’s episode, I’m breaking down one of the most common fears I hear from clients: that life without drinking will feel boring, flat, or lonely. For years, I believed that too—I thought alcohol was what made things fun. But here’s what I’ve learned: alcohol doesn’t actually create fun. It just numbs the things that are standing in the way of fun. If you’re relying on alcohol to make people more tolerable, events more exciting, or awkwardne...
How to Drink Less
Ever feel like part of you wants to drink less, but another part of you grabs the wine anyway? You’re not weak. You’re not broken. And you’re definitely not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing one of the most powerful metaphors I’ve ever come across for understanding habit change: the elephant, the rider, and the path. Originally introduced by psychologist Jonathan Haidt and popularized by Chip and Dan Heath in their book Switch, this framework explains why willpower alone never feels like en...
