The Big Drink Rethink

In this episode, "Toolbox 101: Mindful drinking basics”, your host Anna brings together the key advice and tools discussed in the previous few episodes. Not least the concept of mindful drinking and insight that comes from understanding the motivations behind our own drinking behaviours. She discusses the different types of drinkers, the principle of knowing how many units you consume and some practical strategies for reducing that number. Here are the highlights:04:10 Observe behaviour, understand reasons, and become self-aware.07:17 Challenges of not drinking in social settings.10:04 Excessive drinking leads to impaired judgment, addiction.17:23 Moderation in alcohol consumption is crucial.23:29 Cut out unnecessary drinks for better value.26:30 Overdrinking leads to empty calories and regrets.28:15 Anna’s six-week, coaching-led ‘Rethink’ program About 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/annadonagheyFacebook: facebook.com/thebeliefscoachInstagram: instagram.com/bigdrinkrethinkProduced by winteraudio.co.ukMentioned in this episode:https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/experiment🏆Please vote for The Big Drink Rethink in the ITV bCreator Awards 2025 1. Click on the link below 2. Pop in your email 3. Select I’M A SUBSCRIBER / FOLLOWER 4. Select CREATOR SHORTLIST 5. Hit SUBMIT YOUR VOTE 6. Scroll down to the Podcast bCreator category and vote for THE BIG DRINK RETHINK Here’s the link:🔗 https://www.bcreator.co.uk/awards/

Welcome to The Big Drink Rethink, the brand NEW podcast that explores how our alcohol culture is shifting, challenges conventional attitudes and promotes more mindful, informed choices about drinking. In today's episode, ‘What The Big Drink Think is All About’, your host Anna Donaghey opens up about her personal journey of rethinking her relationship with alcohol. In sharing her own experience, Anna delves into the detrimental impact that alcohol had on her life, the stigma surrounding drinking problems, and the flawed concept of categorising individuals as "normal drinkers" or "alcoholics." She also discusses her decision to no longer drink and her role as an Alcohol Mindset Coach. Join us as we explore the need to collectively rethink our society's attitude towards alcohol addiction, and how important it is that we can offer diverse support options for those struggling.  This opening episode is Anna’s invitation to get on board The Big Drink Rethink and gather the knowledge to make it personal to you. Here are the highlights:05:13 Gratitude for having avoided rock bottom, but realisation of the impact alcohol was having.07:00 Struggling with alcohol, but resistance to admitting to a problem.10:28 Navigating alcohol complexities, seeking understanding and change.14:40 This podcast is about sharing insights, challenging beliefs, and redefining relationships with alcohol.18:57 So much blame for alcohol addiction sits with society, not the individuals.22:37 Opening doors for a culture that promotes healthier alcohol choices 26:45 Questioning life; sobriety often leads to a much happier life.About 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 over 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/annadonagheyFacebook: facebook.com/thebeliefscoachInstagram: instagram.com/bigdrinkrethinkProduced by winteraudio.co.ukMentioned in this episode:🏆Please vote for The Big Drink Rethink in the ITV bCreator Awards 2025 1. Click on the link below 2. Pop in your email 3. Select I’M A SUBSCRIBER / FOLLOWER 4. Select CREATOR SHORTLIST 5. Hit SUBMIT YOUR VOTE 6. Scroll down to the Podcast bCreator category and vote for THE BIG DRINK RETHINK Here’s the link:🔗 https://www.bcreator.co.uk/awards/https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/experiment

In this episode, we dive deep into our society's enduring and complex relationship with alcohol. Host Anna Donaghey and guest Professor David Nutt, a renowned expert in neuropsychopharmacology, engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the glamorisation of alcohol in media, the impact of advertising on drinking habits, and the influence of the drinks industry on policies and public perception. They explore the historical and societal roots of alcohol's prevalence and shed light on the surprising realities of alcohol's effects on health and mental well-being. Together they reflect on the signs of a shift in alcohol culture and offer practical tips for mindful drinking.Here are the highlights:01:25 Alcohol's persistence due to historical and social factors.05:49 European drinking habits, influenced by history, differ.07:10 The point in UK history when alcohol consumption really grew.09:21 Why alcohol is our social drug of choice.15:03 The social benefits of alcohol. 20:25 The power of the drinks industry in government policy. 27:11 Obsession with wine and its health impacts.30:18 Alcohol: impacts on healthcare, taxes, and consumption.38:38 Fear of social isolation in drinking cessation.42:14 Years of investment led to a successful drink.43:50 Creating sociability through affordable alcohol alternatives.49:50 Awareness of drinking habits leads to consciousness.51:42 Drinking for stress relief can be concerning.About Professor David Nutt:David Nutt is currently the Edmond J. Safra Professor of Neuropsychopharmacology at Imperial College London. He is also the Chair of DrugScience (formally the Independent Scientific Committee on Drugs (ISCD) and President of the European Brain Council. David’s Book:  ‘Drink? The New Science of Alcohol And Your Health’: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Drink-Science-Alcohol-Your-Health/dp/152939323XFind out more about the Gaba-based drink Sentia: https://sentiaspirits.com/Find out more about David’s research and work into drugs: https://www.drugscience.org.uk/About 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/annadonagheyFacebook: facebook.com/thebeliefscoachInstagram: instagram.com/bigdrinkrethinkProduced by winteraudio.co.ukMentioned in this episode:🏆Please vote for The Big Drink Rethink in the ITV bCreator Awards 2025 1. Click on the link below 2. Pop in your email 3. Select I’M A SUBSCRIBER / FOLLOWER 4. Select CREATOR SHORTLIST 5. Hit SUBMIT YOUR VOTE 6. Scroll down to the Podcast bCreator category and vote for THE BIG DRINK RETHINK Here’s the link:🔗 https://www.bcreator.co.uk/awards/https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/experiment

In today's episode, host Anna Donaghey sits down with the insightful Adrian Chiles, a British writer and television & radio presenter. He openly documented his close relationship with alcohol in the BBC documentary "Drinkers Like Me" and he is also the author of "The Good Drinker, How I Learned to Love Drinking Less." Adrian shares his personal journey of realising the need to re-evaluate his drinking habits and the transformation that ensued. Together, he and Anna delve into the discrepancies between idealised marketing images of alcohol and the harsh realities of drinking, challenging conventional notions and offering alternative perspectives. Join us as we unravel the thought-provoking conversation on mindfulness, moderation, and the profound impact of drinking culture in the creative industry. Here are the highlights:00:01 The British drinking culture.04:48 The choices Adrian made regarding alcohol moderation.09:19 Re-evaluate drinks for enjoyment, not obligation or habit.10:21 Mindful drinking prompts thoughtful and conscious consumption.20:55 TV advertising distorts the reality of alcohol consumption.25:29 Admitting past habits, seeking validation in career.29:55 Alcoholism as a disease is an unhelpful categorisation.38:48 Moderating drinking is harder than stopping completely.40:51 Drink less, enjoy life more.About Adrian Chiles:Adrian is a familiar face on our televisions and a recognised voice on our radios. He has been a presenter on BBC Radio 5 live since the day it started in 1994. On BBC television, he launched and presented ‘Working Lunch’, ‘Match of the Day 2’, ‘The One Show’ and ‘The Apprentice, You’re Fired’. He was also lead football presenter for ITV. He has a weekly column in The Guardian and writes regularly for the Sun and The Tablet.About 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/annadonagheyFacebook: facebook.com/thebeliefscoachInstagram: instagram.com/bigdrinkrethinkProduced by winteraudio.co.ukMentioned in this episode:🏆Please vote for The Big Drink Rethink in the ITV bCreator Awards 2025 1. Click on the link below 2. Pop in your email 3. Select I’M A SUBSCRIBER / FOLLOWER 4. Select CREATOR SHORTLIST 5. Hit SUBMIT YOUR VOTE 6. Scroll down to the Podcast bCreator category and vote for THE BIG DRINK RETHINK Here’s the link:🔗 https://www.bcreator.co.uk/awards/https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/experiment

I am so excited to be here and introducing a new series called the Big Drink Rethink hosted by me, Anna Donaghey. It's a refreshingly open-minded look at how the drinking culture in the UK is changing and why. It's a fantastic chance for you to ponder maybe for the very first time your own thoughts on this boozy business and what it means in your world.Throughout the series, I'm going to be schmoozing with some of the fascinating folk right at the heart of this cultural shift. We'll be finding out what makes them tick and exploring the sober curious perspective from every conceivable angle. We'll be venturing into the dynamics of peer pressure, chatting about the future of the beloved British pub and tapping into the next generation to discover what our kids think about alcohol and what's influencing their young impressionable minds.This is not a sobriety podcast, it's about taking a swig from all angles and making the positive, active choices that suit you. Drawing from my own roller coaster journey through addiction and sporting my alcohol mindset coach's cap. I'll also be sharing plenty of knowledge, insights, tools, and tactics to help you walk the path you choose.I cannot wait. It's coming very soon, and I hope you tune in and get onboard with The Big Drink Rethink. So remember to click follow and subscribe to get the first episode when it drops.