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...
30. Why You Can’t Shame Yourself into Drinking Less
How to Drink Less
19 minutes
4 weeks ago
30. Why You Can’t Shame Yourself into Drinking Less
So many people believe that if they just felt bad enough about their drinking, they’d finally stop. But shame isn’t a good motivator for change—it’s a trap. In this episode, I break down why shame keeps you stuck in the drinking cycle and what actually works instead. You’ll learn: why shame fuels avoidance, not awareness;how it triggers the stress response and sets you up to drink again;the difference between guilt and shame (and why that matters);why it's important to build emotional resilie...
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...
