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The Alcohol Minimalist podcast is dedicated to helping habit drinkers and adult children of alcoholics to change their drinking habits and create a peaceful relationship with alcohol: past, present and future. We are proof positive that you can break unbreakable habits and create a peaceful relationship with alcohol. Becoming an alcohol minimalist means: Choosing how to include alcohol in our lives following low-risk guidelines. Freedom from anxiety around alcohol use. Less alcohol without f ...
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Think Thursday: Your Brain on Water-Why Hydration Matters
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In this Think Thursday episode, Molly dives into the fascinating connection between hydration and cognitive health. Learn why even mild dehydration can negatively impact focus, memory, reaction time, and overall brain efficiency. Molly shares practical strategies to stay hydrated and explains how keeping your brain hydrated can help you feel better…
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Willpower vs Self-Discipline: The Key to Drinking Less
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Episode Summary: In this episode of the Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, Molly Watts dives into the essential difference between willpower and self-discipline—and why understanding this distinction can make all the difference in your journey to drinking less. Using the definition of self-discipline as “the ability to make yourself do things you know you…
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In this Think Thursday episode, we're diving deep into the concept of rumination—the exhausting cycle of repetitive, negative thinking. Molly breaks down why our beautiful, brilliant human brains get stuck in this mental quicksand and how it can sabotage our progress, especially when trying to change habits like drinking. More importantly, you'll l…
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In this insightful episode, Molly Watts dives into the power of challenging and changing your core beliefs about alcohol and yourself. As many navigate Dry January or strive to build a peaceful relationship with alcohol, Molly shares how deeply ingrained beliefs can keep us stuck in unwanted habits. Drawing inspiration from Think Again by Dr. Adam …
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Think Thursday: Understanding Dopamine & How to Stabilize It
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In this week’s Think Thursday, Molly dives into the fascinating role of dopamine—a neuromodulator at the core of motivation, habits, and long-term satisfaction. With Dryuary underway, this episode is your guide to understanding how dopamine works, why it influences how you feel during a break from alcohol, and what you can do to naturally boost dop…
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Unpacking the US Surgeon General's Advisory: Alcohol & Cancer Risk
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In this episode of The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, we're diving deep into the recent advisory issued by the US Surgeon General regarding alcohol and its link to cancer risk. Molly explores the science behind the headlines, unpacking the data and presenting a balanced view to help you make informed decisions about your drinking habits. We cover: A b…
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Think Thursday: Chronic Stress- How it Affects Your Brain
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Episode Summary: In this Think Thursday episode, host Molly Watts explores the profound impact of chronic stress on the brain and its implications for behavior change. Molly delves into the role of the amygdala, the brain's stress responder, and how "amygdala hijacking" can derail rational thinking and decision-making. Drawing on concepts from her …
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This week on the podcast I'm joined by Sally Smith. Sally is a London based psychotherapist supporting people with personal development and she is also a fitness trainer and body transformation coach running her 8 week SHRED program both online and in person 4 times a year. I've had the opportunity to work with Sally personally and our messages ali…
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Think Thursday: Your Brain-What We Know and What We're Learning
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Episode Overview: Welcome to another Think Thursday episode of the Alcohol Minimalist Podcast! This week, we’re diving into one of my favorite topics—your beautiful, brilliant human brain. In this episode, we’ll explore some of the incredible things modern science has revealed about the brain, share two inspiring stories from Norman Doidge’s ground…
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The Science of Alcohol Mitigation Drinks with Monica Reinagel
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This week on the podcast I'm joined by friend of show, Monica Reinagel, to talk about the science behind alcohol recovery drinks. We're diving into two products, Zbiotics and Sure Shot, to discuss the science behind them and whether or not we should believe the claims they are making. Resources mentioned: Nutrition Diva Podcast Change Academy Podca…
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Think Thursday: How Mindset Impacts the Body's Biology
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Welcome to Think Thursday from The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast! Think Thursday dives into brain health, neuroscience, and the transformative power of mindset. This week, we’re exploring groundbreaking research by Dr. Alia Crum, a health psychologist from Stanford University, and her studies on how our beliefs and mindsets influence physical and psyc…
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What is the difference between binge drinking and high-intensity drinking? Tune in to this episode and learn what the terms mean. AND ask yourself if the holidays have traditionally created opportunities for you to indulge in either binge drinking or high-intensity drinking. New to the podcast? Download the Podcast Listening Guide. Want to schedule…
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Welcome to Think Thursday on the Alcohol Minimalist Podcast! This week, we dive into the fascinating intersection of neuroscience, mindset, and visualization. Inspired by a powerful episode of the Mel Robbins Podcast featuring Dr. James Doty, a neurosurgeon and mindfulness expert, this episode unpacks how tools like visualization and mindfulness re…
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This week on the podcast I'm getting ready for all the opportunities to overdrink in December and revisiting an episode from early 2023 that has been a very popular episode over time called Chasing the Buzz. We're talking science, but we're also talking about mindset and belief. Ready to set yourself up for success in December? This episode just mi…
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Introduction: Think Thursday focuses on neuroscience, brain health, and mindset. This episode highlights the transformative power of consistency, especially during December—a month of distractions. Challenge: Practice consistency daily in small, manageable ways, not necessarily alcohol-related. Key Points Discussed: Why Your Brain Thrives on Consis…
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Using Sunnyside to Change Your Drinking-With Ian Andersen
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This week on the show I'm talking with Ian Andersen, Sunnyside co-founder and CGO all about the independent peer-reviewed study from 2024. Sunnyside demonstrated to reduce weekly alcohol consumption by 33% in 12 weeks. We're talking about what's new and what's coming in 2025 for people who want to change their drinking habits. New to the podcast? D…
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Think Thursday: Practicing Gratitude-The Brain Science
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This special Thanksgiving episode of Think Thursday explores the profound impact of gratitude on mental, emotional, and physical well-being, and how it intersects with managing alcohol habits. Here's what was covered: Science of Gratitude: Boosts happiness by shifting focus to positives, as shown in Dr. Robert Emmons' studies. Reduces stress by low…
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This week on the podcast I'm talking all about Alcohol & Grief. I'm discussing different types of grief, the stages of grief and why alcohol can delay healing from grief. Resources mentioned: Grief Share The Dougy Center What’s Your Grief New to the podcast? Download the Podcast Listening Guide. Want to schedule a call to talk about how I work with…
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Think Thursday: Behaviorceuticals-How Actions Help Change Your Brain
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Introduction Welcome to Think Thursday on the Alcohol Minimalist Podcast. Focus: Using neuroscience and mindset to understand behavior and create change. Preview of today’s topic: Behaviorceuticals—how behaviors act as medicine for the brain. Segment 1: The Power of Action vs. Inertia Discusses a powerful quote from Elizabeth Benton (Chasing Cupcak…
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This week on the show I'm sharing an episode from Change Academy Podcast that I recorded with host Monica Reinagel. We're talking all about how going off routine can sound like freedom, but in reality it's often our routines that really provide peace. Check out the Change Academy podcast here: https://changeacademypodcast.com/ You can also listen t…
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Think Thursday: Reframing the Past with a Gain Mindset
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Today for Think Thursday we're talking about mindset. We're focusing specifically on reframing our past with a gain mindset. Molly Watts discusses the importance of mindset in driving behavior and outcomes, emphasizing the shift from a "gap" to a "gain" perspective. She references Dr. Benjamin Hardy's book "Personality Isn't Permanent" and Dr. Dan …
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Today's episode is a special birthday episode. Thank you for listening to the Alcohol MInimalist podcast. New to the podcast? Download the Podcast Listening Guide. Want to schedule a call to talk about how I work with people? Click here for a FREE call. Join my private FB group Alcohol Minimalists here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changeyouralc…
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Think Thursday: The Power of the Pause to Think on Purpose
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Molly Watts discusses the concept of "thinking on purpose" to manage stress and anxiety, particularly in the context of recent events like the US presidential election. She emphasizes the importance of pausing, breathing, and taking just 10 minutes to avoid immediate, reactive responses. Watts introduces the "PB and J" method: Pause and Ponder to i…
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This week's episode is focused on the anxiety, stress and overwhelm that many people are feeling as we approach the US presidential election on November 5th. Understanding how to calm our brains without turning to alcohol will be very important in the next few weeks. Recognizing when our brains are catastrophizing and stopping that cycle is critica…
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Think Thursday: The Neuroscience of Deep Breathing and Emotional Resilience
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00:00 Hey, welcome to think Thursday. From the alcohol minimalist podcast, think Thursday is all about your beautiful, brilliant human brain. We're talking neuroscience. We're talking behavior change. We are talking about your mindset. Are you ready to get started? Let's go. Hello and welcome to think Thursday from alcohol minimalist. These episode…
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