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).
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Latest episodes
Nov 14, 2023 • 15min
356: Drinking and Lack
You might believe that the end of the year is a difficult time to change your drinking habit. In reality, this period of temptation can actually supercharge your ability to retrain your brain. This week, you will learn how to address that lacking feeling you experience before pouring a drink and the questions you need to ask yourself to ultimately do the work of changing your brain. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/356
Nov 7, 2023 • 31min
355: Revisiting: Be Where You Are
If you reach for a drink when you get home from work, there’s a good chance you were experiencing some type of negative emotion during the day. However, it could have been so subtle you didn’t even know it was there. By bringing awareness to these subtle emotions throughout the day, you can decrease the urge you feel to drink. In this episode, I’m sharing how to work on the skill of “being where you are” so you can notice the subtle emotions that lead you to pouring a drink at the end of the day. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/355
Oct 31, 2023 • 22min
354: I Don’t Want to Miss Out
When everyone around you is drinking, the fear of missing out can make social situations especially hard to navigate. Luckily, this episode explores some strategies you can go to instead of pouring a drink. You'll hear some insights on your lower brain when it comes to your desire to drink, and how to stick to your commitments. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/354
Oct 24, 2023 • 29min
353: Revisiting: It Doesn’t Matter
If you had a drink after deciding you were taking a break, you might have the thought that “it doesn’t matter.” This is an extremely common thought to have when you’re struggling to stick with your commitment to change your habit. This week, learn how the excuse of “it doesn’t matter” is getting in the way of changing your habit, and how to keep taking strides towards improving your relationship with drinking. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/353
Oct 17, 2023 • 9min
352: When the Drinks Are Free
Free drinks are everywhere. Whether you’re at an open-bar event, there are bottomless mimosas at brunch, or they’re offering a glass of bubbly in the airport lounge, it is incredibly common to encounter free drinks. This can make saying no to those drinks extra difficult. This week, learn how to keep working towards changing your relationship with drinking regardless of the free drinks available to you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/352
Oct 10, 2023 • 16min
351: Mastering Your Urges
Even when you aren’t experiencing the urge to drink, you can still have a lot of fear around urges. You might think that the urge to drink is so powerful that you won’t he able to say no. This week, discover how to move through any urge you have including the urge to pour a drink. You’ll learn how to create a new relationship with the desire to drink so you can identify this desire without fear. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/351
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
