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It's Not About the Alcohol

Jan 30, 2025

In this episode, Colleen shares a powerful mindset shift inspired by James Clear's philosophy: meaningful change doesn’t require radical transformation. Instead, it’s about embracing a process of incremental improvement, rooted in changing your identity and self-perception. Colleen explains why the first step to...


Jan 28, 2025

Have you noticed that the more you try to control your drinking, the harder it feels to control?

 

It’s assumed that the only way to prevent over-drinking is no-drinking. If you can’t stop once you start, don’t start. 

 

But science shows that people who identify as “sober alcoholics” are much more likely to...


Jan 25, 2025

In today’s episode, Colleen dives into the importance of setting realistic and achievable goals when it comes to detoxing or taking a break from alcohol. She shares insights on why habits feel hard to break, the role of internal programming, and the importance of creating an environment that supports your goals. If...


Jan 23, 2025

In today’s episode, Colleen unpacks a profound quote from Mark Manson and explores how the pursuit of positive experiences often leads to stress and dissatisfaction. She explains how accepting negative experiences can actually transform your emotional state and offers practical steps to break free from the cycle...


Jan 21, 2025

Do you think it’s wrong to drink every day even if it’s not causing problems and you truly enjoy it?

 

Alcohol use disorder is not defined by how much or how often you drink. It’s when you want to drink less than you do and have a hard time sticking to your goals. 

 

Twenty years ago, we were told a glass of wine...