In this episode of It Starts With YOU, Vic O'Farrell is joined by Rebecca Thompson, also known as the "One O'clock Woman," for a refreshingly honest conversation about our relationship with alcohol and the behaviours that sit behind it. Together, they explore the cultural norms around drinking, the pressure to "fit in," and why choosing not to drink can feel so uncomfortable in social situations.
From wine o'clock habits to the deeper emotional drivers behind drinking, Rebecca shares powerful insights into how alcohol becomes a coping mechanism, a reward, and even a bridge between our busy lives and downtime. This episode invites you to pause, reflect, and start noticing your own patterns, because real change begins with awareness.
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About the Guest
Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist | Speaker | Host of The Wine O'clock Woman Podcast
Rebecca Thomson is a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist who works with women in midlife and beyond who feel stuck in a drinking cycle.
A former teacher who once used alcohol to cope with work stress, she now helps women understand why the wine-o'clock cycle develops and how to interrupt it.
Rebecca supports women to take a 90-day break from alcohol so they can make a clear decision about the role it will play in their lives.
She is also the host of The Wine O'clock Woman podcast, where she explores the pressures and habits that quietly lead many capable women to drink more than they intend.
Rebecca's philosophy is that alcohol, like many coping habits, is often a signal rather than the real problem.
Speaking & Media
Rebecca is a regular guest on BBC Radio Gloucestershire and has also appeared on Forest of Dean Radio, Teacher Talk Radio, and the It Starts With YOU podcast, sharing practical insight into patterns many women recognise but rarely speak about openly.
She has spoken at Lakefest Festival and Thrive Women's Festival, bringing straight-talking, evidence-based insight to conversations many women are ready to have.
Credentials
Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (BPS-accredited) PGCE – Qualified Teacher (QTS) CPD in CBT for addiction, insomnia & counselling Enhanced DBS
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🌐 rebeccathomson.co.uk✉️ [email protected]📷 Instagram: @thewineoclockwoman
