Take a Break from Drinking
Rachel Hart
Tired of breaking your promise to go easy on the drinks tonight? You know your nightly habit isn't great for your health or waistline, but it's so hard to say no.
Sound familiar? Then you need Rachel. She knows what it's like to be fed up with your drinking, worried about judgment from others, and turned off by approaches that focus on a higher power instead of brain science.
Learn the exact steps she used to change her relationship with alcohol. Discover how the brain works, the real reason you crave a drink, the key to changing your desire, and how to decide what's right for you.
Create a life that is fun, spontaneous, relaxing, and, most importantly, pleasurable (no buzz necessary).
For her latest free class, visit linktr.ee/rachelhart or check out rachelhart.com for show notes and more.
Sound familiar? Then you need Rachel. She knows what it's like to be fed up with your drinking, worried about judgment from others, and turned off by approaches that focus on a higher power instead of brain science.
Learn the exact steps she used to change her relationship with alcohol. Discover how the brain works, the real reason you crave a drink, the key to changing your desire, and how to decide what's right for you.
Create a life that is fun, spontaneous, relaxing, and, most importantly, pleasurable (no buzz necessary).
For her latest free class, visit linktr.ee/rachelhart or check out rachelhart.com for show notes and more.
Episodes
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Oct 3, 2023 • 17min
350: The Goal of Enjoying a Drink
When you feel compelled to drink, the act of drinking isn't very enjoyable. It can feel like you're "giving in" or are out of control. However, it is possible for drinking to be a pleasurable experience and not leave you feeling guilty or undisciplined. The key is changing what your goal around drinking is, and that's what you'll hear all about in this week's episode. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/350
Sep 26, 2023 • 13min
349: Why It's a Good Thing Water Is Boring
When all you want is a glass of wine, a cold beer, or a cocktail, water can feel boring. No matter how you dress it up, it can leave you feeling resentful, disinterested, and wanting an alcoholic drink. This week, learn why water is not the problem, and how to use a glass of water to reveal what is really driving your habit and relationship with drinking. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/349
Sep 19, 2023 • 16min
348: Drinking to Elevate the Situation
Do celebrations like birthdays and anniversaries feel more special with a drink in hand? Do you think that cooking dinner or watching a sunset can be even better with a drink? This week, learn how to teach your brain that toasting with a drink isn't the only way to make a situation feel special and how to recalibrate your reward center to seek pleasure from other sources. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/348
Sep 12, 2023 • 31min
347: Revisiting: Why Alcohol and Food Aren't Your Friends
When you get in the habit of relying on a drink or overeating to make you feel better, your brain can get confused and start to see alcohol and food as friends. This week, learn why alcohol and food aren't your friends, the exact reason your brain tricks you into believing they are, and 5 important qualities you need to examine in your relationship with alcohol and food. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/347
Sep 5, 2023 • 17min
346: Drinking When You're Meeting New People
It can feel impossible to be in social situations without a drink, but spending years, if not decades, relying on a drink to get you through these situations could be making it harder for you to stop. This week, learn why we have this ingrained pattern with drinking when meeting new people, and why continuing to drink in these situations is not the solution to alleviating your anxiety around them. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/346
Aug 29, 2023 • 14min
345: When You're Not Sure You Can Change
Do you worry that you will never be able to change your relationship with alcohol? Do you question how you're going to drink less and figure it all out? If so, you are not alone. This week, discover a simple tactic to help you explore your feelings of fear and shame, create awareness around your habits, and transform your doubt into something more useful. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/345
Aug 22, 2023 • 13min
344: The Problem With Focusing on the Health Risks of Drinking
If you find yourself continuing to give in to the urge to drink, even though you know it's not great for you, you're not alone. Focusing solely on the impact of drinking when it comes to your health only tells one piece of the story. This week, learn the problem with focusing only on the health risks of drinking and discover another way to change your relationship with alcohol. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/344
Aug 15, 2023 • 17min
343: When It's Easier To Drink
For many of us, pouring a glass of wine or opening a beer at the end of a long or stressful day is the easiest way to unwind. This week, learn why the thought that it is easier to drink is keeping you stuck in the cycle of overdrinking, and use this knowledge to create long-lasting change in your drinking habit. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/343
Aug 8, 2023 • 22min
342: Subtle Comments
When trying to change your relationship with alcohol, subtle comments like "Oh, you're having another?" or "You sure like your wine!" can feel embarrassing and painful. But you can leverage these moments and use them to your advantage. This week, learn how to deal with other people's subtle comments about your drinking and use them to create real change in your habit. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/342
Aug 1, 2023 • 21min
341: Excuse Categories
Making excuses doesn't mean it's impossible for you to change. When you learn how to leverage these excuses, you are able to discover what is happening beneath the surface and start acting differently. This week, learn how to identify the desires beneath your habits and leverage your excuses to discover a path toward drinking differently. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/341
