

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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Mar 26, 2020 • 10min
Special Episode: Conflicted
Are you feeling conflicted about whether or not you're making the right decision. This special episode of the podcast will teach what this conflict is really about and how to have your own back no matter what you decide. You don't need to make all the right decisions in order to feel safe and secure tomorrow. If you want to learn more about why you are conflicted and how it gets in the way of creating the life you want, check out my previous episode #53 Why You're Not Taking Action https://rachelhart.com/53

Mar 25, 2020 • 11min
Special Episode: Information Overload
Struggling to pull yourself away from the news right now? By asking yourself what's the purpose of consuming more information, you'll start to shed light on what reading the headlines obsessively is really all about. Learn how to consume news in a mindful way that keeps you informed and your negative emotions at bay. To go deeper into the skill of shifting your mindset, check out my previous episode #69 Believing New Things https://rachelhart.com/69

Mar 24, 2020 • 21min
166: When You're Not "Getting" It
Join me this week to see how trying on a new belief about attempting new things can make you unstoppable on your journey to creating change. Instead of thinking that taking a break from drinking should be easy, the opposite could be just the thing that starts you down the path to success in the long-term. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.rachelhart.com/166

Mar 23, 2020 • 15min
Special Episode: Self Care
Too often we think self-care is impossible when crisis hits or that it has to be a big production in order to make a difference. But there's a simple trick you can use to build more self-care into your life no matter what is happening: finding the pleasure hidden in plain sight. Tune in to learn how. If you want to understand why a lack of self-care has you searching for relief at the end of the day, listen to my previous episode #59 I Deserve It https://rachelhart.com/59

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


