The Big Drink Rethink

What if parents could truly change the future just by having more open conversations about alcohol? In this episode host Anna Donaghey is joined by Jessica Lahey, educator and author of The Addiction Inoculation. Together, they explore the factors that influence substance use in young people, the power of prevention, and how honest dialogue can break cycles of dependence. This episode guides listeners through what they can do, no matter their own history with alcohol, to build resilience in the next generation.Here are the highlights:00:00 Introduction05:15 Talking about substance use prevention is challenging 09:47 Lack of learned strategies to manage stress and anxiety15:12 Adverse childhood experiences can lead to substance use disorders16:28 Teenagers understand consequences but weigh positive outcomes more 20:43 Empowering kids with self-efficacy can prevent substance use34:34 Kids need at least one trusted adult to confide in37:29 Kids may try substances due to feeling inadequate or out of place50:39 Reliable information for teenagers is key for understanding and trust. If you’re a mum wanting to explore your relationship with alcohol, join ‘Mummy Doesn’t Need Wine’ here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummydoesntneedwineAnna’s group coaching community ‘Unstuck!’ helps identify your alcohol ‘stories’ and beliefs, breaking the cycle of alcohol and all the shame that goes with it. For more information and to find out how to join, please follow this link: Unstuck! community informationTo further explore your relationship with alcohol, check out Anna’s self-guided programme, The Big Drink Rethink Experiment:  https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/the-big-drink-rethink-experimentAnd apply the code POD99 to purchase for just £99 as a podcast listenerFor the free resources accompanying this series, please head to https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/registrationIf you’re loving the podcast and would like to give Anna a warm, fuzzy feeling of appreciation, then you can buy her a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/bigdrinkrethinkAbout the host Anna:Anna is a certified Alcohol Mindset Coach, trained by Annie Grace of This Naked Mind. Drawing on her own journey out of alcohol addiction, she now helps others explore and control their drinking. With a career spanning 25 years as a Strategist in the Advertising industry, she combines her own lived experiences, with great insight into what makes us tick and what influences us to behave the way we do. Connect with Anna:Website: thebeliefscoach.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annadonagheyInstagram: instagram.com/bigdrinkrethinkProduced by winteraudio.co.ukFind out more about Jessica Lahey:Jessica Lahey is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed and The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence, which won the Research Society on Alcohol’s Media Award for “outstanding journalistic efforts of writers who cover empirical research on alcohol.”She co-hosts the long-running #AmWriting podcast on writing and the publishing industry from her home in the woods of Vermont.Connect with Jessica:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacherlahey/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-lahey-b815a366/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jplahey#YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFJ5jb98nTWRKRPm1JS0i_gFind Jessica on Substack: https://amwriting.substack.com/#AmWriting - the free weekly podcast on writing, by writers:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amwriting/id1099630313Buy Jessica’s Books:The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed:The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of DependenceMentioned in this episode:https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/experiment

Have you ever felt like the person you trust least is yourself? On this episode of The Big Drink Rethink, host Anna Donaghey explores one of the most tender and universal challenges for anyone rethinking their relationship with alcohol: how to rebuild self-trust after countless broken promises to yourself and to others. Drawing from deeply personal experiences and the honest struggles of her listeners, Anna unpacks the lonely cycle of making resolutions, letting yourself down, and feeling the bedrock of your confidence slowly erode. With compassion and practical wisdom, she explores why rebuilding trust isn't just motivational fluff - it's the very foundation for lasting change. Here are the highlights:00:00 Introduction03:32 Self-doubt and lack of trust in oneself can undermine motivation and ambition07:15 Self-trust brings calm and confidence16:39 Delay habits by ten minutes to break old patterns and build self-trust22:00 Approach self-reflection with curiosity instead of shame 25:40 Broken promises and denial takes a toll on relationshipsIf you’re feeling stretched thin, tired, and in search of support, you’re not alone. This episode is for you. If you’re a mum wanting to explore your relationship with alcohol, join ‘Mummy Doesn’t Need Wine’ here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummydoesntneedwineAnna’s group coaching community ‘Unstuck!’ helps identify your alcohol ‘stories’ and beliefs, breaking the cycle of alcohol and all the shame that goes with it. For more information and to find out how to join, please follow this link: Unstuck! community informationTo further explore your relationship with alcohol, check out Anna’s self-guided programme, The Big Drink Rethink Experiment:  https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/the-big-drink-rethink-experimentAnd apply the code POD99 to purchase for just £99 as a podcast listenerFor the free resources accompanying this series, please head to https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/registrationIf you’re loving the podcast and would like to give Anna a warm, fuzzy feeling of appreciation, then you can buy her a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/bigdrinkrethinkAbout the host Anna:Anna is a certified Alcohol Mindset Coach, trained by Annie Grace of This Naked Mind. Drawing on her own journey out of alcohol addiction, she now helps others explore and control their drinking. With a career spanning 25 years as a Strategist in the Advertising industry, she combines her own lived experiences, with great insight into what makes us tick and what influences us to behave the way we do. Connect with Anna:Website: thebeliefscoach.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annadonagheyInstagram: instagram.com/bigdrinkrethinkProduced by winteraudio.co.ukMentioned in this episode:https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/experiment

Have you ever wondered why so many mothers today feel overwhelmed, isolated, or pressured to present a picture-perfect life especially when it comes to drinking culture? In this episode of The Big Drink Rethink, host Anna Donaghey talks to Anna Cusack, a postnatal doula, motherhood studies practitioner, and author of the powerful book "Mama, You’re Not Broken". Together, they explore the emotional realities behind the “perfect mother” myth, the pressures that lead many mums to reach for a glass of wine, and the real-life support systems that are often missing in our lives. This episode challenges common narratives around alcohol, coping, and what mums truly need.Here are the highlights:00:00 Introduction06:52 Experiences of pre-birth mental health issues and anxiety in postpartum.09:08 Dr. Sophie Brock studies inspired the creation of Anna’s book "Mama, You’re Not Broken" 12:19 Pandemic isolation and the impacts it had on expectant mothers14:57 Facing the pressures of parental ‘perfection’17:54 Conflicting emotions like shame, anger, and guilt during motherhood22:54 Australian data shows increased alcohol use among mothers as children age28:57 Community is essential for enjoying parenthood 37:53 In motherhood, there's lots of pressure to meet unrealistic ideals.44:54 Caring for children is exhausting and many use alcohol as a quick fix to relaxIf you’re feeling stretched thin, tired, and in search of support, you’re not alone. This episode - and the ‘Mummy Doesn’t Need Wine’ group - are for you. Join ‘Mummy Doesn’t Need Wine’ here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummydoesntneedwineAnna’s group coaching community ‘Unstuck!’ helps identify your alcohol ‘stories’ and beliefs, break the cycle of alcohol and all the shame that goes with it. For more information and to find out how to join, please follow this link: Unstuck! community informationTo further explore your relationship with alcohol, check out Anna’s self-guided programme, The Big Drink Rethink Experiment:  https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/the-big-drink-rethink-experimentAnd apply the code POD 99 to purchase for just £99 as a podcast listenerFor the free resources accompanying this series, please head to https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/registrationIf you’re loving the podcast and would like to give Anna a warm, fuzzy feeling of appreciation, then you can buy her a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/bigdrinkrethinkAbout the host Anna:Anna is a certified Alcohol Mindset Coach, trained by Annie Grace of This Naked Mind. Drawing on her own journey out of alcohol addiction, she now helps others explore and control their drinking. With a career spanning 25 years as a Strategist in the Advertising industry, she combines her own lived experiences, with great insight into what makes us tick and what influences us to behave the way we do. Connect with Anna:Website: thebeliefscoach.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annadonagheyInstagram: instagram.com/bigdrinkrethinkProduced by winteraudio.co.ukFind out more about Anna Cusack:Anna Cusack experienced postnatal anxiety after the birth of her unputdownable, sleep hating, first child in 2019. With a background in allied health, she added to her skill set, retraining as a postnatal doula and motherhood studies practitioner. As the pandemic rolled along, Anna focused on making sense of the emotional turbulence of motherhood in a mixed up world, and communicating this with others online, through her podcast “Anna Asks”, and eventually, through her book "Mama, You're Not Broken: Unmasking the Unspoken Emotions of Modern Motherhood". A second child and mental health journey later, Anna now offers circles and support programs for parents who may otherwise “fall through the mental health cracks”, specialty birth debriefs that actually help people feel better not worse, and one to one postnatal mentoring and care. She is based in Newcastle, Australia, and has lived alcohol-free for almost 7 years.Connect with Anna:Website: www.annacusack.com.auInstagram: instagram.com/annacusackpostpartum/Facebook: facebook.com/annacusackpostpartumMentioned in this episode:https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/experiment

In this special Q&A episode, Anna tackles a powerful listener question about what happens after the buzz fades from going alcohol-free. You've made it past those first few transformative months, and maybe you don't miss drinking, but the excitement has levelled out, and you're wondering how to stay motivated for the long haul.Anna explores the “middle” of the alcohol-free journey when things become routine and life feels a little flat, but also wide open with new possibilities. She reframes this phase not as the end of the road, but as the beginning of something deeper: a time to discover what you want your new energy, presence, and clarity to create in your life. Here are the highlights:00:00 Introduction00:55 Life is feeling flat - I don’t need alcohol but I’m not excited anymore05:56 Removing alcohol is the main event; the challenge becomes deciding what to build or plant next.11:50 Discover what your fully energised self desires beyond chasing milestones17:06 Reflect on progress, list and revisit simple joys for fulfillment28:34 Embrace emotional sobriety with self-compassion29:53 Pause and reconnect with your whyIf you’re feeling stretched thin, tired, and in search of support, you’re not alone. This episode - and the ‘Mummy Doesn’t Need Wine’ group - are for you. Join ‘Mummy Doesn’t Need Wine’ here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummydoesntneedwineAnna’s group coaching community ‘Unstuck!’ helps identify your alcohol ‘stories’ and beliefs, break the cycle of alcohol and all the shame that goes with it. For more information and to find out how to join, please follow this link: Unstuck! community informationTo further explore your relationship with alcohol, check out Anna’s self-guided programme, The Big Drink Rethink Experiment:  https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/the-big-drink-rethink-experimentAnd apply the code POD 99 to purchase for just £99 as a podcast listenerFor the free resources accompanying this series, please head to https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/registrationIf you’re loving the podcast and would like to give Anna a warm, fuzzy feeling of appreciation, then you can buy her a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/bigdrinkrethinkAbout the host Anna:Anna is a certified Alcohol Mindset Coach, trained by Annie Grace of This Naked Mind. Drawing on her own journey out of alcohol addiction, she now helps others explore and control their drinking. With a career spanning 25 years as a Strategist in the Advertising industry, she combines her own lived experiences, with great insight into what makes us tick and what influences us to behave the way we do. Connect with Anna:Website: thebeliefscoach.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annadonagheyInstagram: instagram.com/bigdrinkrethinkProduced by winteraudio.co.ukMentioned in this episode:https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/experiment

Are functional drinks the future of socialising, or just another wellness fad? On this episode of The Big Drink Rethink, host Anna Donaghey sits down with Zoey Henderson, an entrepreneur, mindful drinking consultant, and early functional drinks pioneer, to unravel the hype, science, and shifting culture around functional drinks. With drinking habits changing across the UK and a booming market for mushroom-powered beers and botanical blends, they explore whether these innovative drinks can deliver real benefits, challenge traditions, and truly change how and why we drink. This episode offers plenty of practical tips to help you rethink what you’re pouring into your glass.Here are the highlights:00:00 Introduction05:13 Functional ingredients are being integrated into various beverage categories11:50 Functional drinks in the non-alcoholic space offer benefits like relaxation or invigoration 17:20 Brands must ensure transparency and provide evidence 21:18 Mainstream adoption of using adaptogens in drinks25:05 Undoing long-standing alcohol marketing is challenging41:01 Understand consumer needs respectfully44:54 Lion's mane mushroom can enhance cognitive health over time47:19 Using fungi and plants for health is regaining popularity50:38 Research product ingredients independently.If you’re feeling stretched thin, tired, and in search of support, you’re not alone. This episode - and the ‘Mummy Doesn’t Need Wine’ group - are for you. Join ‘Mummy Doesn’t Need Wine’ here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummydoesntneedwineAnna’s group coaching community ‘Unstuck!’ helps identify your alcohol ‘stories’ and beliefs, break the cycle of alcohol and all the shame that goes with it. For more information and to find out how to join, please follow this link: Unstuck! community informationTo further explore your relationship with alcohol, check out Anna’s self-guided programme, The Big Drink Rethink Experiment:  https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/the-big-drink-rethink-experimentAnd apply the code POD 99 to purchase for just £99 as a podcast listenerFor the free resources accompanying this series, please head to https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/registrationIf you’re loving the podcast and would like to give Anna a warm, fuzzy feeling of appreciation, then you can buy her a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/bigdrinkrethinkAbout the host Anna:Anna is a certified Alcohol Mindset Coach, trained by Annie Grace of This Naked Mind. Drawing on her own journey out of alcohol addiction, she now helps others explore and control their drinking. With a career spanning 25 years as a Strategist in the Advertising industry, she combines her own lived experiences, with great insight into what makes us tick and what influences us to behave the way we do. Connect with Anna:Website: thebeliefscoach.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annadonagheyInstagram: instagram.com/bigdrinkrethinkProduced by winteraudio.co.ukFind out more about Zoey Henderson:Zoey Henderson is an entrepreneur with a passion for health and wellness, and a mindful drinking and wellness consultant. She was an early functional drinks pioneer, with a desire to bring more functional herbs and fungi into the mainstream. Her brand, Fungtn, created a more mindful option for conscious consumers looking to reduce their alcohol consumption  and empower their health. Zoe has been in the hospitality industry across various roles for over 15 years.Connect with Zoey:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoey-henderson-b9848b9a/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fungtn.brewing/?hl=en-gbMentioned in this episode:https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/experiment

So many mums reach for a glass of wine at the end of a long day. How else can we cope with the chaos of motherhood? How else can we navigate this emotional tsunami for which we receive no training? In this deeply personal episode of The Big Drink Rethink, host Anna Donaghey opens up about her own journey through early motherhood, where drinking evolved from a social habit into an emotional crutch. Drawing from the candid messages she's received from listeners, Anna spotlights the realities facing mums of young children and the quiet pressures that can so often lead to pouring that evening glass.She also introduces the new Facebook community that she has created to unite and support young mums - The Big Drink Rethink: Mummy Doesn’t Need Wine. A space for honest conversations, genuine support, daily posts and a host of other free resources.   If you’re feeling stretched thin, tired, and in search of support, you’re not alone. This episode  - and the’ Mummy Doesn’t Need Wine’ group - are for you. Join ‘Mummy Doesn’t Need Wine’ here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummydoesntneedwineHere are the highlights:00:00 Introduction03:25 Creating a Facebook community for mums to cope with life's pressures without relying on wine.08:26 Struggling with the transition to motherhood, using alcohol as a coping mechanism11:35 Sleep deprivation and emotional exhaustion led to alcohol dependency15:09 Mummy wine culture normalises heavy drinking among mums18:29 Struggled as a new parent 24:10 Join the brand new Facebook group: The Big Drink Rethink: Mummy Doesn’t Need Wine.Anna’s group coaching community ‘Unstuck!’ helps identify your alcohol ‘stories’ and beliefs, break the cycle of alcohol and all the shame that goes with it. For more information and to find out how to join, please follow this link: Unstuck! community informationTo further explore your relationship with alcohol, check out Anna’s self-guided programme, The Big Drink Rethink Experiment:  https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/the-big-drink-rethink-experimentAnd apply the code POD 99 to purchase for just £99 as a podcast listenerFor the free resources accompanying this series, please head to https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/registrationIf you’re loving the podcast and would like to give Anna a warm, fuzzy feeling of appreciation, then you can buy her a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/bigdrinkrethinkAbout the host Anna:Anna is a certified Alcohol Mindset Coach, trained by Annie Grace of This Naked Mind. Drawing on her own journey out of alcohol addiction, she now helps others explore and control their drinking. With a career spanning 25 years as a Strategist in the Advertising industry, she combines her own lived experiences, with great insight into what makes us tick and what influences us to behave the way we do. Connect with Anna:Website: thebeliefscoach.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annadonagheyInstagram: instagram.com/bigdrinkrethinkProduced by winteraudio.co.ukMentioned in this episode:https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/experiment

If you’ve ever found yourself reaching for a glass of wine after a tough day, but wish you had an easier, healthier alternative - this episode is for you.Today, Anna dives into practical, 5-minute resets: simple, research-backed tools that can help you navigate cravings, manage stress, and regulate your nervous system. Drawing inspiration from global traditions, think mindfulness, breathwork, journaling, movement, and creating your own rituals. It genuinely does just take only a few minutes to reset your nervous system and find real relief. Whether you’re sober-curious, cutting back, or already alcohol-free, consider this episode your emotional first-aid kit - compact, reliable, and ready to use. Here are the highlights:00:00 Introduction03:20 Cultural Alternatives to Alcohol09:54 Box Breathing: Stress Relief Technique14:32 Mindfulness as an Alcohol Alternative16:21 Mindfulness Grounding Exercise23:27 Five-Minute Brain Dump Journalling27:44 Create meaningful ritualsAnna’s group coaching programme ‘Unstuck!’ helps identify your alcohol ‘stories’ and beliefs, break the cycle of alcohol and all the shame that goes with it. For more information and to find out how to join, please follow this link: Unstuck! programme informationTo further explore your relationship with alcohol, check out Anna’s self-guided programme, The Big Drink Rethink Experiment:  https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/the-big-drink-rethink-experimentAnd apply the code POD 99 to purchase for just £99 as a podcast listenerFor the free resources accompanying this series, please head to https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/registrationIf you’re loving the podcast and would like to give Anna a warm, fuzzy feeling of appreciation, then you can buy her a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/bigdrinkrethinkAbout the host Anna:Anna is a certified Alcohol Mindset Coach, trained by Annie Grace of This Naked Mind. Drawing on her own journey out of alcohol addiction, she now helps others explore and control their drinking. With a career spanning 25 years as a Strategist in the Advertising industry, she combines her own lived experiences, with great insight into what makes us tick and what influences us to behave the way we do. Connect with Anna:Website: thebeliefscoach.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annadonagheyInstagram: instagram.com/bigdrinkrethinkProduced by winteraudio.co.ukMentioned in this episode:https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/experiment

Have you ever rolled your eyes at the idea that breathing could actually help with stress or cravings? You’re not the only one. That’s exactly what we’re getting into today on the Big Drink Rethink.In this episode, Anna Donaghey sits down with Zoë Ewart, a trauma-informed life coach and breathwork facilitator, to challenge the skepticism around breathwork - especially for those rethinking their relationship with alcohol. Together, Anna and Zoë unpack how breathwork isn’t just “woo-woo” - it’s rooted in biology, neuroscience, and can be a practical, powerful tool for anyone looking to break free from unhealthy patterns. Zoë opens up about her own journey through addiction, and how breathwork rewired her nervous system and changed her life from the inside out. If you’re sober-curious, looking for real-world tactics to help you navigate cravings, or just want a fresh take on how to handle stress, this conversation will inspire you to rethink what’s possible - one intentional breath at a time.Here are the highlights:00:00 Introduction09:34 Breathing: The Everyday Superpower11:30 "Calm Your Nerves with Breathing"19:45 Resilience and Brain Power29:58 Why Breathwork Gets Overlooked in Recovery38:42 Finding Calm Through Breath Work42:49 Three-Part Breath Relaxation GuideAnna’s group coaching programme ‘Unstuck!’ helps identify your alcohol ‘stories’ and beliefs, break the cycle of alcohol and all the shame that goes with it. For more information and to find out how to join, please follow this link: Unstuck! programme informationTo further explore your relationship with alcohol, check out Anna’s self-guided programme, The Big Drink Rethink Experiment:  https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/the-big-drink-rethink-experimentAnd apply the code POD 99 to purchase for just £99 as a podcast listenerFor the free resources accompanying this series, please head to https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/registrationIf you’re loving the podcast and would like to give Anna a warm, fuzzy feeling of appreciation, then you can buy her a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/bigdrinkrethinkAbout the host Anna:Anna is a certified Alcohol Mindset Coach, trained by Annie Grace of This Naked Mind. Drawing on her own journey out of alcohol addiction, she now helps others explore and control their drinking. With a career spanning 25 years as a Strategist in the Advertising industry, she combines her own lived experiences, with great insight into what makes us tick and what influences us to behave the way we do. Connect with Anna:Website: thebeliefscoach.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annadonagheyInstagram: instagram.com/bigdrinkrethinkProduced by winteraudio.co.ukFind out more about Zoë Ewart:Zoë is a trauma-informed, ALP-certified Senior Life Coach and Breathwork Facilitator with a deep passion for guiding people back to themselves. Born in London and raised in France, she is also a proud parent of four grown children and the devoted caretaker of an ever-expanding family of animals.But her journey to this work wasn’t smooth. After drinking for 35 years, Zoë found herself in a cycle of high tolerance, Class A drugs, and prescription meds, desperately seeking escape. She lost her savings, her business, her relationships - but most painfully, she lost herself.Then, everything changed. Between 2015 and 2019, she broke free - letting go of alcohol, drugs, and nicotine and stepping fully into the life she was meant to live. Piece by piece, she rebuilt, starting with the foundation and slowly restoring the castle of her. Through this transformation, she discovered that the struggles she once saw as roadblocks were actually stepping stones - guiding her toward her true purpose.Now, Zoë helps others do the same. She works with anyone feeling stuck, disconnected, or caught in unhealthy patterns, helping them rewrite their beliefs, rewire their nervous systems, and build a life they never want to escape from.Her approach is light-hearted, compassionate, and deeply transformational - because real change happens in a space where we feel safe to explore, release, and heal.Today, she walks alongside others who are ready to reclaim their peace, power, and freedom. Are you ready to rebuild your castle?Connect with Zoë:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachingwithzoe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sobercoachingwithzoe Website: www.coachingwithzoe.com Mentioned in this episode:https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/experiment

Have you ever felt like you're just going through the motions, outwardly successful but inwardly exhausted? Welcome to The Big Drink Rethink podcast with your host, Anna Donaghey. In today's episode, we're diving into the theme of strategic recovery, with Chloe Stephens, a Flow Coach with thirty years of experience in fitness and well-being. Chloe's exploration into sleep, recovery, and nervous system regulation,  empowers her to support her clients holistically, adopting a 360-degree approach to health. Join us as we explore how stress management can transform your life and your relationship with alcohol.Here are the highlights:00:00 Introduction05:20 Normalising stress is dangerous.08:56 Rethink your recovery, go beyond quick fixes.11:01 True recovery involves simple practices like proper breathing and calming the mind.18:20 Chronic technology-driven connectivity disrupts our boundaries.27:05 Incorporate small, intentional pauses throughout the day.33:11 Stay self-aware and regularly check your "battery" levels.35:48 Achieving flow in life improves mental health and balance.38:03 Expanding waistlines and chronic stress aren't inevitable with aging.47:09 Incorporate mindfulness and rituals into daily routines.Anna’s group coaching programme ‘Unstuck!’ helps identify your alcohol ‘stories’ and beliefs, break the cycle of alcohol and all the shame that goes with it. For more information and to find out how to join, please follow this link: Unstuck! programme informationTo further explore your relationship with alcohol, check out Anna’s self-guided programme, The Big Drink Rethink Experiment:  https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/the-big-drink-rethink-experimentAnd apply the code POD 99 to purchase for just £99 as a podcast listenerFor the free resources accompanying this series, please head to https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/registrationIf you’re loving the podcast and would like to give Anna a warm, fuzzy feeling of appreciation, then you can buy her a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/bigdrinkrethinkAbout the host Anna:Anna is a certified Alcohol Mindset Coach, trained by Annie Grace of This Naked Mind. Drawing on her own journey out of alcohol addiction, she now helps others explore and control their drinking. With a career spanning 25 years as a Strategist in the Advertising industry, she combines her own lived experiences, with great insight into what makes us tick and what influences us to behave the way we do. Connect with Anna:Website: thebeliefscoach.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annadonagheyInstagram: instagram.com/bigdrinkrethinkProduced by winteraudio.co.ukFind out more about Chloe Stephens:Chloe Stephens - The Flow Coach - brings a transformative 30-year career in fitness and wellbeing to her role.  As a pioneer in holistic wellness, she specialises in helping high achievers who are successful on the outside yet depleted within.Chloe has mastered the crucial yet often-overlooked art of strategic recovery  She helps individuals unlock their full potential by demonstrating how purposeful rest acts as a catalyst for both physical and mental growth. Through her unique approach, she guides clients in conquering burnout, establishing boundaries and creating lasting success.Connect with Chloe:Website: www.coachchloe.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_flow_coach/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chloestephenstheflowcoachMentioned in this episode:https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/experiment

Do other people’s behaviour trigger you to drink? Today on the Big Drink Rethink, we're exploring a topic that affects many of us: how to manage those moments when other people’s behaviour triggers our urge to drink. This episode is inspired by a question from one of my coaching clients, who finds herself frequently wound up by others, and is wondering how to stop being triggered by them.Join me, Anna Donaghey as we look at ways to face these challenges head-on, especially in our busy and unpredictable lives where stress and emotions can run high. I'll be sharing insights on how to accept life's chaos, manage your own responses, and I introduce you to the enlightening concept of Mel Robbins' "Let Them Theory." This approach could be the key to reducing stress and building emotional resilience. Make sure you listen to get some valuable strategies to rethink your relationship with alcohol and find peace amidst the chaos.Here are the highlights:00:00 Introduction05:25 Accept chaos to live peacefully08:39 Address stress instead of using alcohol as a crutch10:09 Focus on living in the moment and accepting things beyond your control13:42 Frustration may stem from unmet expectations18:38 Letting go of control reduces stress and anxiety25:05 Adopting Mel Robbins' "Let Them" theory can reduce stress.Anna’s group coaching programme ‘Unstuck!’ helps identify your alcohol ‘stories’ and beliefs, break the cycle of alcohol and all the shame that goes with it. For more information and to find out how to join, please follow this link: Unstuck! programme informationTo further explore your relationship with alcohol, check out Anna’s self-guided programme, The Big Drink Rethink Experiment:  https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/the-big-drink-rethink-experimentAnd apply the code POD 99 to purchase for just £99 as a podcast listenerFor the free resources accompanying this series, please head to https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/registrationIf you’re loving the podcast and would like to give Anna a warm, fuzzy feeling of appreciation, then you can buy her a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/bigdrinkrethinkAbout the host Anna:Anna is a certified Alcohol Mindset Coach, trained by Annie Grace of This Naked Mind. Drawing on her own journey out of alcohol addiction, she now helps others explore and control their drinking. With a career spanning 25 years as a Strategist in the Advertising industry, she combines her own lived experiences, with great insight into what makes us tick and what influences us to behave the way we do. Connect with Anna:Website: thebeliefscoach.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annadonagheyInstagram: instagram.com/bigdrinkrethinkProduced by winteraudio.co.ukMentioned in this episode:https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/experiment