Episode Title: Taming the Inner Critic: Why Harsh Self-Talk Isn’t Helping You Drink Less Hi, I’m Dr Fiona Dowman, a qualified Clinical Psychologist in the UK. Episode Summary: The voice in your head that tells you you’re failing, you should be doing better, or you’ve messed up again—that’s your inner critic. And if you’re trying to change your drinking, that voice can feel especially loud. In this episode, I talk about how the inner critic shows up, why it’s so common when we’re trying to m...
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Episode Title: Taming the Inner Critic: Why Harsh Self-Talk Isn’t Helping You Drink Less Hi, I’m Dr Fiona Dowman, a qualified Clinical Psychologist in the UK. Episode Summary: The voice in your head that tells you you’re failing, you should be doing better, or you’ve messed up again—that’s your inner critic. And if you’re trying to change your drinking, that voice can feel especially loud. In this episode, I talk about how the inner critic shows up, why it’s so common when we’re trying to m...
Cravings Part 2: How to Respond Without Giving In. Ep.5
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Cravings Part 2: How to Respond Without Giving In. Ep.5
Episode Title: Cravings, Part 2: How to Respond Without Giving In 👋🏾Hi, I’m Dr Fiona Dowman, a qualified Clinical Psychologist in the UK. 🔍 Episode Summary: In this second part of our cravings series, we’re taking everything we learned about what cravings are—and now focusing on what to do when they show up. You’ll hear a powerful metaphor (involving a very persistent stray cat!) that helps explain why cravings feel so relentless, and why your response to them matters. We’ll build on the id...
Drink Less Booze. Live How You Choose.
Episode Title: Taming the Inner Critic: Why Harsh Self-Talk Isn’t Helping You Drink Less Hi, I’m Dr Fiona Dowman, a qualified Clinical Psychologist in the UK. Episode Summary: The voice in your head that tells you you’re failing, you should be doing better, or you’ve messed up again—that’s your inner critic. And if you’re trying to change your drinking, that voice can feel especially loud. In this episode, I talk about how the inner critic shows up, why it’s so common when we’re trying to m...