This in-depth interview features Jennifer, a mom and lawyer, sharing her personal journey with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and her transformative experience with the Sinclair Method (TSM) over two years. Jennifer provides a candid, honest recount of her lifelong struggles with alcohol, attempts at rehab and traditional abstinence programs, and the eventual success and empowerment she found through TSM—a treatment involving the medication naltrexone which helps rewire the brain’s response to alcohol.

Jennifer’s story highlights the complexity of AUD as a brain disorder, the interplay of genetics and mental health (including ADHD), the immense shame and stigma surrounding addiction, and the shortcomings of conventional abstinence-based treatments. Her experience underscores the potential for recovery through science-based, medication-assisted methods like TSM and advocates for awareness, education, and compassion in how AUD is understood and treated.

About Katie Lain

Katie Lain struggled with alcohol use disorder for nearly ten years until she stumbled upon The Sinclair Method. She couldn’t believe how effective the treatment was as it truly allowed her to become a moderate “normal drinker” – yet somehow, most people hadn’t even heard about it before. Katie Lain’s personal success with The Sinclair Method has inspired her to be a lifelong advocate for this method. Today, Katie is "accidentally" alcohol-free as she unexpectedly lost interest in drinking, thanks to this treatment. Now she advocates for and supports others through this wildly effective (yet unknown) treatment for alcohol use disorder. 

*Links*

https://www.thrivealcoholrecovery.com/

https://tiktok.com/@thrivealcoholrecovery

https://youtube.com/@thrivealcoholrecovery/

https://www.instagram.com/thrivealcoholrecovery/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivewiththesinclairmethod

https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-alcohol-recovery/

https://twitter.com/thrivewithtsm/

This episode features an in-depth monthly Q&A session with two coaches experienced in The Sinclair Method (TSM) and the use of Naltrexone for aiding alcohol reduction. The discussion centers around practical challenges, psychological aspects, habit changes, and client experiences related to TSM.

About Katie Lain

Katie Lain struggled with alcohol use disorder for nearly ten years until she stumbled upon The Sinclair Method. She couldn’t believe how effective the treatment was as it truly allowed her to become a moderate “normal drinker” – yet somehow, most people hadn’t even heard about it before. Katie Lain’s personal success with The Sinclair Method has inspired her to be a lifelong advocate for this method. Today, Katie is "accidentally" alcohol-free as she unexpectedly lost interest in drinking, thanks to this treatment. Now she advocates for and supports others through this wildly effective (yet unknown) treatment for alcohol use disorder. 

*Links*

https://www.thrivealcoholrecovery.com/

https://tiktok.com/@thrivealcoholrecovery

https://youtube.com/@thrivealcoholrecovery/

https://www.instagram.com/thrivealcoholrecovery/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivewiththesinclairmethod

https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-alcohol-recovery/

https://twitter.com/thrivewithtsm/

This episode features a heartfelt interview between Katie Lane from Thrive Alcohol Recovery and Jill, the mother of Abe, a man who has struggled with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and successfully utilized the Sinclair Method (TSM) as part of his recovery journey. Jill shares her personal experience as a loved one witnessing Abe’s struggles with alcoholism, his participation in prior treatments that did not work, and the positive transformation she has observed since Abe began the Sinclair Method with support from Thrive.

Jill provides an in-depth perspective on the challenges of loving someone with AUD, the emotional burden she carried, and the complexity of supporting recovery while respecting the individual’s autonomy. She emphasizes the importance of honest communication, patient support without judgment, and understanding the goal of moderated drinking (rather than complete abstinence) in Abe’s recovery process.

Katie and Jill discuss how Abe’s motivation and excitement towards TSM were critical to his success, contrasting with earlier court-ordered and forced treatments that failed due to external pressure and lack of personal commitment. Jill highlights the change in Abe’s life, from heavy daily drinking (up to 40 shots of vodka per day) to now engaging in fulfilling activities like boating, carpentry, and social gatherings with renewed enthusiasm and less dependence on alcohol.

The conversation also explores the impact of alcohol addiction on family dynamics, the role of boundaries, not enabling behaviors, and the gradual rebuilding of life beyond alcohol. Jill emphasizes the importance of avoiding judgment, offering compassionate listening, and supporting the recovering person’s goals rather than imposing one’s own expectations. She also mentions encountering skepticism and resistance from others who adhere strictly to abstinence-only models, which contrasts with the neuroscience-based approach of TSM.

About Katie Lain

Katie Lain struggled with alcohol use disorder for nearly ten years until she stumbled upon The Sinclair Method. She couldn’t believe how effective the treatment was as it truly allowed her to become a moderate “normal drinker” – yet somehow, most people hadn’t even heard about it before. Katie Lain’s personal success with The Sinclair Method has inspired her to be a lifelong advocate for this method. Today, Katie is "accidentally" alcohol-free as she unexpectedly lost interest in drinking, thanks to this treatment. Now she advocates for and supports others through this wildly effective (yet unknown) treatment for alcohol use disorder. 

*Links*

https://www.thrivealcoholrecovery.com/

https://tiktok.com/@thrivealcoholrecovery

https://youtube.com/@thrivealcoholrecovery/

https://www.instagram.com/thrivealcoholrecovery/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivewiththesinclairmethod

https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-alcohol-recovery/

https://twitter.com/thrivewithtsm/

This episode features a detailed conversation between Katie Lane of Thrive Alcohol Recovery and Molly Watts, a podcaster, author, and coach specializing in alcohol recovery through mindfulness, habit change, and awareness techniques. Molly shares her personal story, her approach to managing alcohol use, and her perspective on changing one’s relationship with alcohol by targeting underlying beliefs and thought patterns, rather than relying solely on abstinence or traditional models like AA. The discussion emphasizes empowerment, neuroscience, and cognitive-behavioral frameworks to help people reduce or moderate alcohol consumption sustainably, particularly for those with mild to moderate alcohol use disorder.

About Katie Lain

Katie Lain struggled with alcohol use disorder for nearly ten years until she stumbled upon The Sinclair Method. She couldn’t believe how effective the treatment was as it truly allowed her to become a moderate “normal drinker” – yet somehow, most people hadn’t even heard about it before. Katie Lain’s personal success with The Sinclair Method has inspired her to be a lifelong advocate for this method. Today, Katie is "accidentally" alcohol-free as she unexpectedly lost interest in drinking, thanks to this treatment. Now she advocates for and supports others through this wildly effective (yet unknown) treatment for alcohol use disorder. 

*Links*

https://www.thrivealcoholrecovery.com/

https://tiktok.com/@thrivealcoholrecovery

https://youtube.com/@thrivealcoholrecovery/

https://www.instagram.com/thrivealcoholrecovery/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivewiththesinclairmethod

https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-alcohol-recovery/

https://twitter.com/thrivewithtsm/

John shares his candid and insightful personal journey with alcohol use, detailing his long-standing daily drinking habits, the negative impacts he experienced, and his successful pathway to sobriety through Naltrexone and the Sinclair Method (TSM). His experience highlights the power of motivation, the role of medication, and the gradual psychological transformation in overcoming problematic alcohol use.

About Katie Lain

Katie Lain struggled with alcohol use disorder for nearly ten years until she stumbled upon The Sinclair Method. She couldn’t believe how effective the treatment was as it truly allowed her to become a moderate “normal drinker” – yet somehow, most people hadn’t even heard about it before. Katie Lain’s personal success with The Sinclair Method has inspired her to be a lifelong advocate for this method. Today, Katie is "accidentally" alcohol-free as she unexpectedly lost interest in drinking, thanks to this treatment. Now she advocates for and supports others through this wildly effective (yet unknown) treatment for alcohol use disorder. 

*Links*

https://www.thrivealcoholrecovery.com/

https://tiktok.com/@thrivealcoholrecovery

https://youtube.com/@thrivealcoholrecovery/

https://www.instagram.com/thrivealcoholrecovery/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivewiththesinclairmethod

https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-alcohol-recovery/

https://twitter.com/thrivewithtsm/

This episode features a detailed conversation between Katie Lane of Thrive Alcohol Recovery and Colleen, founder of Emotional Sobriety Coaching, exploring a nuanced alternative approach to alcohol use disorder (AUD) and sobriety. Rather than promoting abstinence-based models like AA or 12-step programs, Colleen advocates for emotional sobriety — a mindset and coaching methodology focused on transforming the underlying negative emotional and cognitive patterns driving problematic drinking behaviors. Rooted in neuroscience, neuroplasticity, and compassionate self-awareness, their dialogue highlights how shifting one’s relationship with drinking and negative emotions can facilitate sustainable change, even allowing moderation rather than strict abstinence.

About Katie Lain

Katie Lain struggled with alcohol use disorder for nearly ten years until she stumbled upon The Sinclair Method. She couldn’t believe how effective the treatment was as it truly allowed her to become a moderate “normal drinker” – yet somehow, most people hadn’t even heard about it before. Katie Lain’s personal success with The Sinclair Method has inspired her to be a lifelong advocate for this method. Today, Katie is "accidentally" alcohol-free as she unexpectedly lost interest in drinking, thanks to this treatment. Now she advocates for and supports others through this wildly effective (yet unknown) treatment for alcohol use disorder. 

*Links*

https://www.thrivealcoholrecovery.com/

https://tiktok.com/@thrivealcoholrecovery

https://youtube.com/@thrivealcoholrecovery/

https://www.instagram.com/thrivealcoholrecovery/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivewiththesinclairmethod

https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-alcohol-recovery/

https://twitter.com/thrivewithtsm/

This episode is a comprehensive Q&A session hosted by two Sinclair Method (TSM) coaches, Katie and Samara, who bring both professional expertise and personal experience with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and TSM. The session addresses common questions, challenges, and insights related to the Sinclair Method, primarily focusing on the use of Naltrexone as a medication for reducing alcohol consumption and cravings, as well as the behavioral phases involved in the treatment.

About Katie Lain

Katie Lain struggled with alcohol use disorder for nearly ten years until she stumbled upon The Sinclair Method. She couldn’t believe how effective the treatment was as it truly allowed her to become a moderate “normal drinker” – yet somehow, most people hadn’t even heard about it before. Katie Lain’s personal success with The Sinclair Method has inspired her to be a lifelong advocate for this method. Today, Katie is "accidentally" alcohol-free as she unexpectedly lost interest in drinking, thanks to this treatment. Now she advocates for and supports others through this wildly effective (yet unknown) treatment for alcohol use disorder. 

*Links*

https://www.thrivealcoholrecovery.com/

https://tiktok.com/@thrivealcoholrecovery

https://youtube.com/@thrivealcoholrecovery/

https://www.instagram.com/thrivealcoholrecovery/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivewiththesinclairmethod

https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-alcohol-recovery/

https://twitter.com/thrivewithtsm/

In this episode it features an in-depth conversation with Katie Herszog, a writer, podcaster, and Sinclair Method (TSM) success story, about her personal journey with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and her upcoming book Druml, Drink Your Way Sober: The Science-Based Method to Break Free from Alcohol Addiction and/or Alcohol. The discussion covers a wide range of topics, including Herszog’s history with alcohol, her struggles with secrecy and denial, the nuances of the Sinclair Method and Naltrexone usage, the challenges of side effects, stigma surrounding alternative recovery paths, and broader reflections on addiction treatment culture.

About Katie Lain

Katie Lain struggled with alcohol use disorder for nearly ten years until she stumbled upon The Sinclair Method. She couldn’t believe how effective the treatment was as it truly allowed her to become a moderate “normal drinker” – yet somehow, most people hadn’t even heard about it before. Katie Lain’s personal success with The Sinclair Method has inspired her to be a lifelong advocate for this method. Today, Katie is "accidentally" alcohol-free as she unexpectedly lost interest in drinking, thanks to this treatment. Now she advocates for and supports others through this wildly effective (yet unknown) treatment for alcohol use disorder. 

*Links*

https://www.thrivealcoholrecovery.com/

https://tiktok.com/@thrivealcoholrecovery

https://youtube.com/@thrivealcoholrecovery/

https://www.instagram.com/thrivealcoholrecovery/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivewiththesinclairmethod

https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-alcohol-recovery/

https://twitter.com/thrivewithtsm/

This episode presents an in-depth live Q&A session focused on the Sinclair Method (TSM), featuring Bruce Rose, co-founder of Rethink Drink UK, and Katie Herzog from Thrive Alcohol Recovery in the US. The conversation covers personal experiences, scientific explanations, treatment protocols, and community support related to TSM, a progressive treatment approach for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) based on pharmacological extinction using the medication Naltrexone. The discussion highlights the effectiveness of the Sinclair Method, common challenges during treatment, key differences from traditional abstinence programs, and practical advice for new and potential users.

About Katie Lain

Katie Lain struggled with alcohol use disorder for nearly ten years until she stumbled upon The Sinclair Method. She couldn’t believe how effective the treatment was as it truly allowed her to become a moderate “normal drinker” – yet somehow, most people hadn’t even heard about it before. Katie Lain’s personal success with The Sinclair Method has inspired her to be a lifelong advocate for this method. Today, Katie is "accidentally" alcohol-free as she unexpectedly lost interest in drinking, thanks to this treatment. Now she advocates for and supports others through this wildly effective (yet unknown) treatment for alcohol use disorder. 

*Links*

https://www.thrivealcoholrecovery.com/

https://tiktok.com/@thrivealcoholrecovery

https://youtube.com/@thrivealcoholrecovery/

https://www.instagram.com/thrivealcoholrecovery/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivewiththesinclairmethod

https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-alcohol-recovery/

https://twitter.com/thrivewithtsm/

This episode features a comprehensive conversation between Katie Lane and Dr. Michelle Peron, a positive psychologist and expert in moderate drinking and addiction recovery. Dr. Peron shares her professional journey, insights into addiction treatment, and innovative approaches that challenge traditional abstinence-only models, emphasizing moderation, nutrition, amino acid therapy, and positive psychology. The discussion highlights the limitations of conventional treatments, the concept of the “starving brain,” and how neurotransmitter support can empower individuals to regain control over their drinking habits and broader well-being.

About Katie Lain

Katie Lain struggled with alcohol use disorder for nearly ten years until she stumbled upon The Sinclair Method. She couldn’t believe how effective the treatment was as it truly allowed her to become a moderate “normal drinker” – yet somehow, most people hadn’t even heard about it before. Katie Lain’s personal success with The Sinclair Method has inspired her to be a lifelong advocate for this method. Today, Katie is "accidentally" alcohol-free as she unexpectedly lost interest in drinking, thanks to this treatment. Now she advocates for and supports others through this wildly effective (yet unknown) treatment for alcohol use disorder. 

*Links*

https://www.thrivealcoholrecovery.com/

https://tiktok.com/@thrivealcoholrecovery

https://youtube.com/@thrivealcoholrecovery/

https://www.instagram.com/thrivealcoholrecovery/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivewiththesinclairmethod

https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-alcohol-recovery/

https://twitter.com/thrivewithtsm/