It's Not About the Alcohol

EP351: Why joy is key to drinking less (not discipline)


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You've been telling yourself that if you were more disciplined, then you wouldn't drink as much as you do. But the problem isn't that you need more control. It's that giving yourself permission to relax means that you're wasting time or falling behind. Which is why you need alcohol. This episode explains why expanding your capacity for peace and joy is what actually reduces alcohol cravings, and gives you one small goal to help you get started.

What you'll learn:

  • Why GLP1 drugs reduce alcohol cravings (and how to get the same effect on your own)

  • Why motivating yourself with shame and fear makes cravings worse

  • The difference between wanting more from yourself and wanting more for yourself

  • What to do when peace and joy aren't available to you (yet)

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It's Not About the AlcoholBy Colleen Freeland

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