No Alcohol Needed: The Podcast

171| Thinking About Trying to Moderate Your Drinking? What We Learned the Hard Way


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You know the thought. That thought that sneaks in...

Maybe I can drink again.

Maybe I can keep it under control now.
Maybe just one.

In this episode of Through the Glass Recovery Podcast, Julie Miller and co-host Steve Knapp are joined by Lucy, Brenton, and Bry for an honest conversation about what happens when you try to moderate drinking. Not just in theory, but their actual, lived experience.

They talk about what the moderation voice sounds like, why it’s so convincing, and what actually happened when some of them tried it. They also explore the mental exhaustion of constantly negotiating with alcohol and the relief that comes when the decision is finally taken off the table.

If you’ve ever wondered whether moderation could work for you, this episode offers clarity and perspective.

In this episode, we talk about:

  • The “maybe I can have just one” voice and why it shows up
  • Why moderation takes so much mental and emotional energy
  • How nostalgia can distort our memories of drinking
  • What happened when some of the guests tried moderating
  • Why stress, grief, or anxiety often blow moderation apart
  • Taking the decision off the table and reducing decision fatigue
  • What freedom, peace, and self-trust can look like in sobriety

  • This is not about shame or scare tactics. It’s about understanding your own patterns and knowing that struggling with this question doesn’t mean you’re failing.

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    Hosts: Julie Miller & Steve Knapp

    Guests: Lucy Linger, Brenton Sconce, Bry Bleau

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