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Before Mindful Drinking, There Was Moderation Management w/ Andrea Pain
Today I’m joined by Andrea Pain, Executive Director of Moderation Management, one of the longest-running organizations helping people rethink their relationship with a...
Why “I Thought I Was Past This” Is Completely Normal
You’re drinking less. You feel like you’ve turned a corner. And then one night something happens… you have more than you planned, or the old routine sneaks back in. Th...
Cravings vs Habits: Understanding How Naltrexone Really Helps w/ Jenny Williamson
Today I’m talking with Jenny Williamson, Executive Director of Options Save Lives, one of the leading organizations focused on medication-based approaches to reducing ...
What If You’re Not “Wired This Way”?
At some point, a lot of people assume their drinking is just part of their personality. In this episode, we unpack the myth of the “addictive personality,” explain how...
Not an Alcoholic. Still Not Fine w/ Jennifer Kautsch
You don’t identify as an alcoholic.You’re functioning.You’re successful.But something still feels off.In part two of my conversation with Jennifer Kautsch, founder of ...
Stuck in the Detox to Retox Loop w/ Jennifer Kautsch
You wake up with regret.You promise yourself tonight will be different.And somehow, by 5 pm, you’re negotiating again.In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer Kautsch...
Your Prefrontal Cortex Clocks Out at 6 PM (Here’s What Takes Over)
Morning-you makes promises. Evening-you breaks them. There’s a biological reason for that. When stress rises and energy drops, the salience network starts prioritizing...
What 1, 2, or 5 Drinks Really Do to Your Body
Most alcohol advice feels contradictory. One drink a day is “moderate.” Two per week is “low risk.” Zero is “optimal.” So what actually happens inside your body at 1 d...
The Decision Was Made at 3 PM
By the time you’re standing in the kitchen at 7 PM, your brain may have already decided. In today’s episode, we look at why the hardest part of drinking habits often h...
Your Secrets Are Making You Sick w/ Marcy Axelrod
What if the things you hide from yourself—even small traumas—are keeping you stuck on autopilot? In this conversation, performance intelligence expert Marcy Axelrod sh...
The Super Bowl Psychology Trick You Didn’t Notice
In this episode, I break down the psychology behind what you watched yesterday. Not the game. Not the halftime show. The thing happening in the background that your br...
Why Knowing What to Do Isn’t Enough w/ Arlina Allen
Knowing what to do usually isn’t the problem. Most people already know what would help them feel better, whether that’s drinking less, sleeping more, taking better car...
When 30 Years of Sobriety Leads to a More Flexible Approach w/ Arlina Allen
Today’s episode is about flexibility. And more specifically, what happens when the one-size-fits-all approach to alcohol stops working. My guest today is Arlina Allen....
Why Everyone Else’s Drinking Looks Easier Than Yours
It often looks like other people can drink without thinking about it. One drink. No drama. No second-guessing. In this episode, we look at why that comparison is so co...
Can Kava Replace Your Nightcap? w/ Billy Grady
In this episode, I sit down with Billy Grady, co-founder and CEO of Kava Haven, one of the fastest-growing alcohol alternatives in the country. We break down what kava...
Why Drinking Less Still Doesn’t Feel Like Enough
I’ve talked to a lot of people who cut back on drinking, hit their goals, and still feel like something’s off. In this episode, I share why moderation can start to fee...
Wired, Tired, and Looking for Relief w/ Zoa Conner
Many people feel exhausted but unable to truly rest. Sleep feels shallow, stress lingers, and the body stays on edge even when life looks “fine” on the outside. In thi...
Choosing Again: A Mid-January Reset
We’re a few weeks into January — past the excitement of starting, but still early enough to choose again. In this episode, I share how I’m structuring a personal exper...
The First 30 Days and That “I Feel Amazing” Phase w/ Marci Hopkins
Marci Hopkins, host of Wake Up with Marci and author of the upcoming book Wake Up, You’re Not Broken, joins me again to talk about what actually happens after you make...
From Chaos to Clarity and the Moment Everything Shifted w/ Marci Hopkins
Marci Hopkins is the host of Wake Up with Marci, a speaker, and the author of Chaos to Clarity. But her work didn’t come from theory — it came from living through year...
