Mindful Drinking

Mindful Drinking & ACT with Dr. Steven Hayes

May 20, 2024

Dr. Steven Hayes, founder of ACT, joins the host to discuss psychological flexibility in supporting mindful drinking. They explore overcoming struggles, values alignment, and integrating ACT with recovery traditions. The conversation includes skateboarding parallels to life and insights on psychological flexibility for personal growth.

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Steven Hayes

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Emphasis on social engagement over the drink itself in mindful drinking practices.

Mindful drinking as a tool for developing decision-making skills aligned with personal values and goals.

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The Importance of Being Present and Connecting with Others

Being present and connecting with others is emphasized as a valuable aspect of interactions rather than just focusing on the drink itself in a social setting like a bar. The podcast highlights the significance of social context and the human connection experienced during these moments, stressing the value of engagement and interactions over the drink itself.

Purposeful Mindfulness for a Meaningful Life

01:15

Introduction

4min

Exploring Alcohol Change, Self-Discovery, and ACT

3min

Embracing Personal Growth through Mindfulness and Values Alignment

19min

Integration of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Recovery Traditions

4min

Skateboarding as a Metaphor for Life and Mindful Drinking

14min

Insightful Conversation with Dr. Steven Hayes on Psychological Flexibility and ACT

2min

There is a line between mindful drinking and recovery from alcohol use, but it is also true that some of the psychological modalities that aid one can aid the other. What can we draw from therapies like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) that are successful in supporting recovery and its focus on psychological flexibility, including defusing thoughts, values work, and acceptance.

In this episode “Mindful Drinking & ACT,” host Derek Brown is joined by the founder of ACT, Dr. Steven Hayes, author of 48 books and over 700 scientific articles and one of the top cited psychologists, to discuss how psychological flexibility can help support drinking mindfully.

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