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It's Not About the Alcohol

Feb 27, 2025

In this episode, Colleen shares her thoughts on the common fear of reverting to old habits—even when you're making positive changes. Instead of fighting those nagging thoughts, she explains how to step back, notice them for what they are, and gently shift your response. It’s all about staying present, being kind to...


Feb 25, 2025

Are you tired of trying so hard because the changes you make never seem to last?

 

Most people invest their energy in external problems. They focus on fixing their drinking, eating, relationship, finances or physical health under the false belief that their circumstances and/or habits are holding them back. 

 

But...


Feb 22, 2025

In today’s episode, Colleen shares a real-life moment of emotional sobriety in action—how a simple email first thing in the morning nearly hijacked her day and how she stopped the stress spiral before it took over. She explains the power of noticing sensations in your body before they trigger habitual reactions and...


Feb 20, 2025

In today’s episode, Colleen reveals a surprising connection between your perception of time and your drinking habits. If you constantly feel rushed, overwhelmed, or like there’s never enough time, your brain is likely using alcohol as an off-switch. But here’s the real shift—your relationship with time, not...


Feb 18, 2025

What if the secret to drinking less has nothing to do with willpower?

 

If you’ve noticed that you tend to boomerang back into old habits after a successful period of sobriety or moderation, you’re not crazy.

 

But the problem is not the return of an old habit or unwanted behavior. It’s how you respond to yourself...