Reframeable Podcast Rosamund Dean: Mindful Drinking
Jun 13, 2025
Rosamund Dean, author and wellness advocate, shares her transformative journey with alcohol after motherhood and breast cancer. She discusses the concept of mindful drinking, emphasizing practical strategies for cutting back rather than full sobriety. Rosamund highlights the cultural shifts toward less drinking among younger generations and the importance of supportive communities. She also delves into the connection between alcohol and breast cancer, offering insights on managing triggers and the significance of alcohol-free alternatives to foster healthier rituals.
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Parenthood Sparked Her Drinking Shift
- Rosamund stopped drinking after having children but relapsed when offered champagne after her first baby's birth.
- She wrote Mindful Drinking to help people who wanted to cut back rather than become fully sober.
Take A One-Month Break
- Take a complete month off alcohol to reset tolerance and identify triggers.
- Use that month to learn why you drink and build targeted strategies for each trigger.
Match Antidotes To Triggers
- Build a toolbox of responses for different drinking triggers like social pressure, boredom, or stress.
- Match each trigger to a specific antidote rather than using one strategy for everything.
