Take a Break from Drinking
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.
Latest episodes
Mar 22, 2020 • 12min
Special Episode: Terror
Terror is not an everyday emotion, but right now it’s something that a lot of people are experiencing. When you are terrified your brain shuts down and goes into chaos. The way out is to look at what’s happening in your brain. If the thought of losing loved ones terrifies you, this episode will show you how to regain control. To understand the power of opening your eyes to what is happening, check out my previous episode #31 The Willingness to Look https://rachelhart.com/31
Mar 21, 2020 • 11min
Special Episode: The Loss of Routine
What happens when your world turns upside down? Is the loss of your normal routine freaking you out? Join me for this special episode where I talk about why people create and cling to routines, and how you can make peace with uncertainty when your regular routine flies out the window. To go deeper into this topic, check out my previous episode #63 The In-Between Time https://rachelhart.com/63
Mar 20, 2020 • 12min
Special Episode: Scarcity
Scarcity doesn’t just fuel the habits of overeating and overdrinking, it has people running to the store and emptying the shelves of toilet paper. The real problem with scarcity isn’t overconsumption, it’s that it blocks problem solving. This episode will show you how to shift into abundance and solve problems no matter what’s happening around you. To learn more about the role of scarcity in habit formation, check out my previous episode #33 What is enough? https://rachelhart.com/33
Mar 19, 2020 • 12min
Special Episode: Pandemic Justification
Who can take a break from drinking at a time like this? Making the decision not to drink when the world is giving you permission to imbibe is one of the most powerful steps you can take to change the habit. Not only does it rewire the brain, it reinforces that you are the ultimate authority no matter what is happening in the world. To learn more about the “rolodex of excuses,” check out my previous episode #78 https://rachelhart.com/78
Mar 18, 2020 • 12min
Special Episode: Quarantini
Are you diligently using hand sanitizer during the day, only to fix yourself “Quarantinis” as soon as the evening rolls around? If you’re feeling anxious about COVID-19 there are better ways to deal with your anxiety that doesn’t take a toll on your immune system. Starting today I’m releasing a new series of special episodes to help anyone who is struggling with anxiety about COVID-19. To understand the subtle (and surprising) toll that drinking takes on your immune system, check out my previous episode, #49 Settling When it Comes to Your Health https://rachelhart.com/49
Mar 17, 2020 • 23min
165: Why You aren’t Doing the Work to Change the Habit
Join me this week to see if you identify with the examples I’m using to highlight how we often find excuses to not actually do the work required to change the habit. There’s no need to blame or shame yourself if you see yourself in these instances. All it takes is recognizing the underlying reasons for it, and I’m laying it all out for you here. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.rachelhart.com/165
Mar 16, 2020 • 3min
BONUS CLASS: Managing COVID-19 Anxiety
You don’t need to drink your way through a pandemic. If you need help managing fear, anxiety, constant worry, news overload, or the urge to drink (or eat) your woes away, look no further. I’m offering podcast listeners a special hour-long class I taught members of the Take a Break program to help them manage COVID-19 anxiety. Get instant access to the hour-long class at rachelhart.com/covid19
Mar 10, 2020 • 27min
164: Worry
Join me this week to discover why you might catch yourself wanting a drink when you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious about something in your life. Pouring a drink to feel better only serves to perpetuate a vicious cycle and will always backfire on you in the long run. So today, I’m showing you how you can actually worry less, and in turn, reduce your desire to numb out using alcohol. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.rachelhart.com/164
Mar 3, 2020 • 27min
163: When People Feel Sorry You’re Not Drinking
Join me this week as I define terms and show you what is actually going on with the person who is pitying your situation. Yes, being pitied isn’t ideal, but it’s something I don’t experience anymore, so I know this is possible for you too. All you have to do is start looking at your thoughts and the way you’re showing up when you’re saying no, and I’m giving you some tips today on how to do just that. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.rachelhart.com/163
Feb 25, 2020 • 24min
162: Self-Forgiveness
Even if your friend is angry at you, or someone is blaming you for something that happened, their forgiveness isn’t what you need. Listen in today to discover why your forgiveness is the only thing you ever need, and how you can start this process to start changing your relationship with alcohol. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.rachelhart.com/162
