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...
33. The Rider, the Elephant, and the Path: How Change Happens
How to Drink Less
14 minutes
1 week ago
33. The Rider, the Elephant, and the Path: How Change Happens
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...
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...
