Have you been tracking how many drinks you’ve had, counting alcohol-free days, or feeling like you’ve failed when you slip up? You are not alone.

In this episode, host Mel Stephens shares the mindset shift that can help change everything: instead of focusing on how much you drink, start asking why you drink.

This powerful reframe can help you finally understand your habits, get to the root of why you reach for that glass at night and reconnect with your deeper reasons for wanting to take a break from alcohol.

You’ll walk away with journal prompts and questions to reflect on your own personal experience, as well as a new sense of clarity about what’s really holding you back.

0:00 Introduction and Purpose

00:46 The Problem with Focusing on Quantity

01:55 Shifting the Mindset: From How Much to Why

02:11 Identifying Your Reasons for Drinking

04:37 Reflecting on Personal Experiences

06:02 Taking Action and Staying Motivated