Podcast Episodes

How to Drink Less Around Friends Without Making It a Big Deal

Episode 106

Today, I’m answering a listener question about something a lot of people struggle with—how to drink less around friends without making it weird or awkward. Cutting back can feel great, but what happe…

Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago

10 Minute Mondays: Is Overthinking Alcohol a Red Flag? What It Really Means

Episode 105

Ever feel like alcohol is taking up way too much space in your head—even when you’re cutting back or sticking to your goals? You’re not alone. In this episode, we tackle the big question: Is overthin…

Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago

A Journey from Alcohol Struggles to Pro Bodybuilder w/ Anne Marie Chaker

Episode 104

Anne Marie Chaker spent 27 years as a journalist at The Wall Street Journal, but behind the success, she was struggling. After a series of personal losses, alcohol became her way to cope—until a chan…

Published on 10 months ago

10-Minute Mondays: Why Motivation Won’t Save You (And What Actually Works)

Episode 102

Motivation gets you started, but it won’t keep you going. That’s why so many people start cutting back on alcohol, feel amazing at first, and then suddenly hit a wall. So what do you do when the exci…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

The Dark Side of Discipline: Why You’re Focused on the Wrong Thing w/ Craig Ballantyne

Episode 101

Most of us have been told that success comes down to grinding harder, waking up at 5 AM, and pushing through with sheer willpower. But what if I told you that might actually be holding you back?

Today…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

7 Scientific Reasons You Feel Guilty After Drinking (And How to Fix It)

Episode 100

Ever wake up feeling guilty after drinking, even if nothing really happened? That regret isn’t random—it’s the result of what alcohol does to your brain. This episode breaks down the neuroscience, ps…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Why You Keep Making Drinking Decisions You Regret (And How to Stop)

Episode 99

Ever told yourself you’d only have one drink—only to wake up regretting it? Or started the week determined to cut back, only to throw that plan out the window by Friday? You’re not alone. In this epi…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

You’ll Never Watch Super Bowl Beer Ads the Same Way Again (Top 5 Breakdown)

Episode 98

Super Bowl Sunday and beer ads go hand in hand—but have you ever thought about why? In this episode, we’re taking a fun, eye-opening look at the top 5 beer commercials from this year’s Super Bowl. Fr…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

10-Minute Mondays: The #1 Fear After Cutting Back (And How to Beat It)

Episode 97

Maybe you’ve taken a break, cut back, and you’re feeling great. But then the doubt creeps in: Can I really trust myself around alcohol? What if I slip and end up right back where I started? In this e…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

How Fitness and Mindset Can Redefine Your Relationship with Alcohol w/ Maggie Jenson

Episode 96

Maggie Jenson’s approach to alcohol reduction focuses on wellness, fitness, and mindset—without strict rules or cold-turkey restrictions. In this conversation, she explains why traditional recovery m…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago