The Drinking Rethink

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Kathryn Elliott and Chris Gimpel

8 episodes

8 months ago

Is It Time to Rethink the Office Party? We often default to alcohol as a way to celebrate and connect at work, but is it really working? In this episode of The Drinking Rethink, co-hosts Kathryn Elliott and Chris Gimpel unpack the hidden costs of alcohol-fuelled workplace gatherings and explore what a healthier, more inclusive social culture could look like. If you’ve ever felt awkward at a work event, questioned the Monday morning regret after a big celebration, or just wondered if there’s a...

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Episodes (8/8)

The Drinking Rethink

S01E08 - Rethinking the Office Party

8 months ago

9 minutes

The Drinking Rethink

S01E07 - The Productivity Hack No One Talks About

Is Alcohol Quietly Sabotaging Your Work Performance? We often talk about alcohol’s effect on physical health, but what about the way it impacts your performance at work? In this episode of The Drinking Rethink, co-hosts Kathryn Elliott and Chris Gimpel explore how even small amounts of alcohol can reduce mental clarity, dull decision-making and quietly chip away at your leadership potential. If you’ve ever felt foggy on a Monday, struggled to concentrate after a big weekend, or assumed alcoho...

8 months ago

8 minutes

The Drinking Rethink

S01E06 - The Work Hard, Play Hard Myth

Is “Work Hard, Play Hard” Holding You Back? The idea that success requires burning the candle at both ends, working hard and then drinking hard to unwind, is deeply ingrained in many industries. But is this mindset really fueling success, or is it quietly sabotaging your performance, health, and long-term goals? In this episode of The Drinking Re-Think, co-hosts Kathryn Elliott and Chris Gimpel 'break down the origins of the 'work hard, play hard' mentality, why it persists in corporate cultu...

8 months ago

7 minutes

The Drinking Rethink

S01E05 - The Hidden Costs of Alcohol in the Workplace

Is workplace drinking costing more than you realise? From Friday long lunches to after-work drinks, alcohol is deeply embedded in workplace culture. But beyond the social aspect, what is it really costing businesses and employees? In this episode, co-hosts Kathryn Elliott and Chris Gimpel unpack the financial, productivity and safety consequences of alcohol in the workplace. If you’ve ever had to cover for a colleague who called in sick after a big night or felt pressured to drink at work eve...

8 months ago

7 minutes

The Drinking Rethink

S01E04 - How to Navigate Social Situations When Rethinking Alcohol

Ever felt unsure about how to handle social situations when drinking less or not at all? You’re not alone. In this episode, co-hosts Kathryn Elliott and Chris Gimpel explore one of the biggest challenges when rethinking alcohol - dealing with other people’s reactions. From friends and family to work events, we unpack why social dynamics can feel tricky and, most importantly, how to navigate them with confidence. With personal stories, expert insights, and practical strategies, you’ll walk awa...

8 months ago

11 minutes

The Drinking Rethink

S01E03 - What Alcohol Does to Your Body and Brain

Join co-hosts Kathryn Elliott and Chris Gimpel as they take a deep dive into what alcohol really does to your brain and body - and why understanding the science behind it might just change the way you think about drinking. In this episode, Kath and Chris unpack the expert insights from leading neuroscientists, including Dr. Andrew Huberman and Dr. Sarah Wakeman, to reveal how even moderate drinking can affect everything from decision-making to long-term cognitive function. They share eye-open...

9 months ago

8 minutes

The Drinking Rethink

S01E02 - How to Start Questioning Your Relationship with Alcohol

Join co-hosts Kathryn Elliott and Chris Gimpel as they explore the first and most important step in rethinking alcohol - learning to start questioning your relationship with alcohol. Through their own personal journeys, Kath and Chris share how reflecting on their drinking habits helped them find clarity, balance, and greater fulfillment. They discuss the pivotal moments that made them pause and reassess whether alcohol was truly serving them, and how small mindset shifts led to big changes. ...

9 months ago

11 minutes

The Drinking Rethink

S01E01 - Meet The Hosts

Welcome to the very first episode of The Drinking Rethink! Join co-hosts Kathryn Elliott and Chris Gimpel as they dive into their personal stories of transformation and share how redefining their relationship with alcohol brought clarity, balance, and success. This episode explores what it means to "rethink your drink" and why it doesn’t have to mean going cold turkey. With expert insights, real-life anecdotes, and practical tips, Kath and Chris create a judgment-free space for anyone curious...

9 months ago

14 minutes