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How to Drink Less
Adriana Cloud
34 episodes
20 hours ago
This episode is personal. Today, I want to tell you how I went from feeling trapped in a cycle of overdrinking, shame, and self-hatred to helping others break up with alcohol. I became a sobriety coach not because I studied it in a textbook, but because I lived it. I know what it’s like to feel stuck—knowing you're drinking too much but terrified of what life would be like without alcohol. I know the anxiety, the self-judgment, the exhaustion of promising yourself you’ll cut back and going ba...
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Self-Improvement
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This episode is personal. Today, I want to tell you how I went from feeling trapped in a cycle of overdrinking, shame, and self-hatred to helping others break up with alcohol. I became a sobriety coach not because I studied it in a textbook, but because I lived it. I know what it’s like to feel stuck—knowing you're drinking too much but terrified of what life would be like without alcohol. I know the anxiety, the self-judgment, the exhaustion of promising yourself you’ll cut back and going ba...
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Self-Improvement
Education,
Health & Fitness,
Alternative Health
Episodes (20/34)
How to Drink Less
32. Why I Became a Sobriety Coach
This episode is personal. Today, I want to tell you how I went from feeling trapped in a cycle of overdrinking, shame, and self-hatred to helping others break up with alcohol. I became a sobriety coach not because I studied it in a textbook, but because I lived it. I know what it’s like to feel stuck—knowing you're drinking too much but terrified of what life would be like without alcohol. I know the anxiety, the self-judgment, the exhaustion of promising yourself you’ll cut back and going ba...
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20 hours ago
14 minutes

How to Drink Less
31. Why You Can’t Stop Drinking for Someone Else
Have you ever tried to cut back on drinking because your partner or a friend said you should? Maybe you were determined to prove them wrong, or to show them you could change. But if that external pressure was your only motivation… it probably didn’t last. In this episode of How to Drink Less, I’m diving into why change that’s rooted in guilt, shame, or the desire to win someone else’s approval is rarely sustainable—and what works instead. You’ll learn: why motivation from fear and shame keeps...
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1 week ago
14 minutes

How to Drink Less
30. Why You Can’t Shame Yourself into Drinking Less
So many people believe that if they just felt bad enough about their drinking, they’d finally stop. But shame isn’t a good motivator for change—it’s a trap. In this episode, I break down why shame keeps you stuck in the drinking cycle and what actually works instead. You’ll learn: why shame fuels avoidance, not awareness;how it triggers the stress response and sets you up to drink again;the difference between guilt and shame (and why that matters);why it's important to build emotional resilie...
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2 weeks ago
19 minutes

How to Drink Less
29. Do You Like Your Reasons for Drinking?
When you reach for a drink, do you know why? And more importantly… do you like your reason? In this episode, we’re setting aside the unhelpful “good” vs. “bad” drinking binary and getting curious instead. I’ll walk you through one of the most powerful questions I use in coaching: "Why am I drinking right now—and do I like my reasons?" We’ll talk about: how to uncover your real motivations for drinking;why judgment doesn’t lead to lasting change—but self-awareness does;what it looks like to ma...
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3 weeks ago
13 minutes

How to Drink Less
28. How to Relax without Drinking
If you’ve ever said, “I need a drink to unwind,” this episode is for you. Whether it's after a long day at work, a chaotic evening with the kids, or a moment of emotional overwhelm, many of us turn to alcohol as a quick fix for stress. But while drinking might feel like it helps in the moment, the long-term impact on your nervous system, sleep, and overall stress levels tells a different story. In this episode, I break down: why alcohol mimics relaxation but actually adds to your stress and i...
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4 weeks ago
20 minutes

How to Drink Less
27. How to Have Fun without Drinking
Is it even possible to have fun without alcohol? In today’s episode, I’m breaking down one of the most common fears I hear from clients: that life without drinking will feel boring, flat, or lonely. For years, I believed that too—I thought alcohol was what made things fun. But here’s what I’ve learned: alcohol doesn’t actually create fun. It just numbs the things that are standing in the way of fun. If you’re relying on alcohol to make people more tolerable, events more exciting, or awkwardne...
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1 month ago
18 minutes

How to Drink Less
26. The Truth about Freedom and Restriction
“I don’t want to feel restricted.” It’s one of the most common reasons people resist taking a break from alcohol or cutting back. But what if the restriction isn’t in saying no to alcohol? What if the restriction is everything you’re missing out on because you’re relying on alcohol to help you relax, feel confident, have fun, connect? In this episode, we explore: the hidden ways alcohol limits your freedom;why if you feel like you need a drink to be OK, then it's not actually a choice y...
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1 month ago
11 minutes

How to Drink Less
25. 5 Practical Tips for How to Drink Less
Mindset matters. But sometimes, you just want to know what to do. In this episode, I’m sharing 5 practical, doable tips to help you drink less—without needing more willpower or motivation. These are simple habit tweaks you can try right away, whether you’re working on cutting back or just being more mindful. You’ll learn: • why proximity matters more than you think; • how to interrupt the "have a craving = reach for a drink" autopilot loop; • easy drink swaps that help you ...
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1 month ago
9 minutes

How to Drink Less
24. Is "One Day at a Time" Keeping You Stuck?
You’ve probably heard the advice to take it "one day at a time," and in early recovery, that can be incredibly helpful. But what if it’s also what’s keeping you stuck? In this episode, I’m exploring why the one-day-at-a-time mindset can slow down your progress, drain your willpower, and keep you in negotiation mode with alcohol. We’ll talk about: how “one day at a time” keeps you reacting instead of deciding;why identity, not willpower, is the foundation of real change;how decision fatigue ma...
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1 month ago
13 minutes

How to Drink Less
23. What Else Is True?
When you find yourself thinking “I need a drink” or “A drink would feel so good right now,” this one powerful question can help you pause, shift your perspective, and choose what actually serves you. In this episode, you’ll learn: • why cravings narrow your attention—and how to widen the frame; • how to recognize that wanting a drink is only one part of the truth; • how asking yourself “What else is true?” or “What else do I want?” helps you to make more intentional choices....
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2 months ago
8 minutes

How to Drink Less
22. What to Do When You’ve Had Too Much to Drink
Whether you meant to take a night off and didn’t… Whether you planned to stop at one glass of wine and didn’t… Whether were doing so well with your dry streak and then that night happened… I’ve got you. This episode is for the morning after, when you’re dealing with the hangover, the fog, the regret, the “Ugh, why did I do that?” spiral. I’ll walk you through what to do when you’ve had too much to drink—without beating yourself up or trying to shame yourself into discipline. You’ll learn: how...
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2 months ago
11 minutes

How to Drink Less
BONUS: Cravings, Humor, and the Power to Choose—with Rachel Hart on Take a Break
Cravings are one of the most misunderstood parts of changing your drinking habit. Recently, I was a guest on Rachel Hart’s Take a Break podcast, and last week I shared part 1 of that conversation as a bonus episode. This is part 2, where Rachel and I are back together for a deep-dive into cravings. We talk about: what most people get wrong about cravings;why having an urge to drink isn’t a problem (and doesn’t require willpower to resist);how humor and curiosity can help you feel more empower...
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2 months ago
23 minutes

How to Drink Less
21. Alcohol Can't Solve Your Problems
Ever had one of those days when you’re overwhelmed or exhausted and think, “A drink will make me feel better”? You're not alone—and you're not wrong that it feels like it helps. That first drink brings a rush of dopamine and a temporary sense of relief. But here’s the truth: alcohol can’t actually fix what’s wrong. In this episode, I’ll walk you through: why your brain turns to alcohol when you’re stressed, sad, or burned out;what alcohol can do (temporary sedation) vs. what it can’t do (solv...
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2 months ago
10 minutes

How to Drink Less
BONUS: My Conversation with Rachel Hart on the Take a Break Podcast
This bonus episode is a special one. A few months ago, I was a guest on Take a Break, the podcast hosted by master coach Rachel Hart—creator of the Drink Archetypes and author of The Ultimate Guide to Drinking Less. Rachel has been a mentor and an inspiration to me, and I’ve been lucky to work with her inside her membership. In this conversation, we talk about: why focusing only on “how much” you drink often backfires (as I found out when I myself quit drinking);the power of identifying and s...
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2 months ago
44 minutes

How to Drink Less
20. Do You Even Like Drinking?
Many people assume they struggle to cut back on drinking because they like it too much. But what if you don’t actually like drinking as much as you think you do? In this episode of How to Drink Less, we unpack the difference between wanting alcohol and liking the experience of drinking it. What you discover might surprise you—and it could change everything about how you approach habit change. You’ll learn: the difference between wanting something and liking it in the moment;why we mistake fam...
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2 months ago
18 minutes

How to Drink Less
19. The Power of a Pause
Most drinking happens on autopilot. One minute you’re thinking about wine… and the next, the glass is in your hand. In this short but powerful episode, I’ll teach you one simple practice that can help you interrupt that cycle and start making more intentional choices about drinking. Inside, you’ll learn: why most drinking happens automatically (and how to interrupt it);how to use a 30-second pause to regain control of your drinking;what questions to ask yourself before you pour a drink;why re...
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3 months ago
10 minutes

How to Drink Less
18. How to Say No to a Drink
You’ve decided you want to cut back. Maybe even stop drinking altogether. But how do you actually say no to a drink—especially when everyone else is drinking? In this episode, I’m breaking down the practical steps that help you follow through on your intentions, even when it’s hard. You’ll learn: why relying on willpower alone doesn’t work (and what to do instead);how to plan ahead for situations where alcohol will be present;ways to respond when someone offers or pressures you to drink;two p...
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3 months ago
22 minutes

How to Drink Less
17. You Are Not Powerless over Alcohol
You’ve probably heard the phrase “We’re powerless over alcohol.” It’s one of the most common beliefs in AA and traditional recovery circles. But what if it’s not true? In this episode, I’m challenging how the very idea of powerlessness can keep us stuck in unhelpful drinking patterns. We’ll talk about: why the language you use—especially with yourself—matters more than you think;how habits that feel automatic can create the illusion of powerlessness;the difference between responsibility and b...
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3 months ago
15 minutes

How to Drink Less
16. When You Numb the Bad, You Numb the Good
We often talk about alcohol as a way to take the edge off—but what if it's also taking the shine off? In this episode, we explore how alcohol doesn’t just dull pain, stress, or anxiety—it also numbs your ability to feel joy, connection, and real pleasure. I’ll walk you through the neuroscience behind this, explain how alcohol rewires your brain’s reward system, and share how numbing the bad inevitably means numbing the good, too. You’ll learn: why alcohol affects your capacity to feel joy in ...
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3 months ago
19 minutes

How to Drink Less
15. Yes, You Can Change—But There’s a Catch
We say we want to drink less. But do we really want to change—or do we just want to avoid the consequences of overdrinking? In this episode, I invite you to look beneath the surface and get radically honest with yourself. We explore what it actually means to change your relationship with alcohol—not just how much you drink, but who you are around alcohol, and why you turn to it in the first place. Tune in to explore: why simply avoiding the negative effects of alcohol isn’t the same as real c...
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3 months ago
17 minutes

How to Drink Less
This episode is personal. Today, I want to tell you how I went from feeling trapped in a cycle of overdrinking, shame, and self-hatred to helping others break up with alcohol. I became a sobriety coach not because I studied it in a textbook, but because I lived it. I know what it’s like to feel stuck—knowing you're drinking too much but terrified of what life would be like without alcohol. I know the anxiety, the self-judgment, the exhaustion of promising yourself you’ll cut back and going ba...