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**Alcohol Minimalist: Mindful Drinking & Behavior Change**

Join coach Molly Watts on the Alcohol Minimalist Podcast to explore mindful drinking, behavior change, and mental wellness. This show offers science-based strategies to help you break drinking habits and overcome anxiety linked to alcohol use. Whether you’re an adult child of alcoholics or seeking peace with your drinking, discover tools for lasting change without shame or guilt. New episodes every Monday and Thursday.

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 feeling deprived.
Using the power of our own brains to overcome our past patterns and choose peace.
The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast explores the science behind alcohol and analyzes physical and mental wellness to empower choice. You have the power to change your relationship with alcohol, you are not sick, broken and it’s not your genes!

This show is intended for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. If you are physically dependent on alcohol, please seek medical help to reduce your drinking.

Latest Episodes:

Stop Counting Steps: Creating a Peaceful Relationship with Alcohol for Life Aug 10, 2022

Show notes

This week on the podcast I'm back!

And talking all about "Steps" and why counting them isn't the answer to creating a peaceful relationship with alcohol.

Resources Mentioned:

Step One

Buy Breaking the Bottle Legacy: How to Change Your Drinking Habits and Create A Peaceful Relationship with Alcohol on Amazon or most online retailers.

Join my private FB group Alcohol Minimalists here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changeyouralcoholhabit

Has this podcast helped you? Please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts!

Follow me on Instagram: @AlcoholMinimalist

Have you grabbed your free e-book, "Alcohol Truths: How Much is Safe?" Get it here.

Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:

Healthy men under 65:

No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.

Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older: No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week.

One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink.

Abstinence from alcohol Abstinence from alcohol is the best choice for people who take medication(s) that interact with alcohol, have health conditions that could be exacerbated by alcohol (e.g. liver disease), are pregnant or may become pregnant or have had a problem with alcohol or another substance in the past.

Benefits of “low-risk” drinking Following these guidelines reduces the risk of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, reduced immunity, ulcers, sleep problems, complications of existing conditions, and more. It also reduces the risk of depression, social problems, and difficulties at school or work.

If you' are unsure about whether or not you have alcohol use disorder, please visit the NIAAA for more information

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5 Ways to Increase Your Joy from Loretta Breuning, PhD Aug 03, 2022

Show notes

This week on the podcast, I'm continuing with my Summer Content Series with some great content from Loretta Breuning, PhD of the Inner Mammal Institute. Loretta is an author, podcaster and professor who helps people understand their inner mammal brains with Inner Mammal Method. From the website www.innermammalinstitute.org :

"The chemicals that make us feel good are inherited from earlier mammals (dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphin). We control them with brain structures we’ve inherited from animals. This limbic system (the amygdala, hippocampus, pituitary, etc.) cannot process language, so it cannot tell you in words why it’s releasing a chemical. You can find you power over your happy chemicals when you understand the job they do in animals.

It’s hard because our brain is wired by early experience. We rely on old wiring because it’s so efficient. You can build new neural pathways to turn on your happy chemicals in new ways, and relieve your threat chemicals. It’s takes some effort, but anyone can do it with this step-by-step method."

Check out the Inner Mammal Institute YouTube channel

Buy "Habits of a Happy Brain" here .

This week I'm launching Step One

Check it out for an early offer that expires August 14th!

Buy Breaking the Bottle Legacy: How to Change Your Drinking Habits and Create A Peaceful Relationship with Alcohol on Amazon or most online retailers.

Join my private FB group Alcohol Minimalists here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changeyouralcoholhabit

Has this podcast helped you? Please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts!

Follow me on Instagram: @AlcoholMinimalist

Have you grabbed your free e-book, "Alcohol Truths: How Much is Safe?" Get it here.

Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:

Healthy men under 65:

No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.

Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older: No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week.

One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink.

If you' are unsure about whether or not you have alcohol use disorder, please visit the NIAAA for more information.

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Alcohol Recovery Without AA from Dr. Adi Jaffe Jul 27, 2022

Show notes

This week on the podcast, another in the "Summer Content Series"--this week from Dr. Adi Jaffe.

Adi Jaffe, Ph.D. is a #1 best-selling author (The Abstinence Myth) and a nationally recognized expert on mental health, addiction, relationships and shame. He lectured in the UCLA Psychology department for the better part of a decade and was the Executive-Director and Co-Founder of one of the most progressive mental health treatment facilities in the country - until he started IGNTD.

Dr. Jaffe, through IGNTD, is changing the way people think about, and deal with mental health issues. His passion in the role of shame destroying lives is the philosophy behind IGNTD Recovery and its aim to greatly reduce the stigma of addiction and mental health.

Dr. Adi Jaffe Ted Talk

Buy Breaking the Bottle Legacy: How to Change Your Drinking Habits and Create A Peaceful Relationship with Alcohol on Amazon or most online retailers.

Join my private FB group Alcohol Minimalists here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changeyouralcoholhabit

Has this podcast helped you? Please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts!

Follow me on Instagram: @AlcoholMinimalist

Have you grabbed your free e-book, "Alcohol Truths: How Much is Safe?" Get it here.

Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:

Healthy men under 65:

No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.

Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older: No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week.

One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink.

If you' are unsure about whether or not you have alcohol use disorder, please visit the NIAAA for more information.

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How to Drink Less or Stop Drinking: 3 Important Steps to Gain Control Over Alcohol with Katie Lain Jul 20, 2022

Show notes

This is the second episode in my "Summer Content Series".

The message this week is from Katie Lain from Thrive Alcohol Recovery.

Katie's message shares a perspective from The Sinclair Method and it's a resource that I want you to consider especially if you are struggling with gaining control of binge drinking.

In this message, Katie shares her take on three important steps you should take to stop overdrinking.

1) Rethink Recovery

2)Use the Right Tools

3) Focus on Your Future Self

To learn more about the Thrive Community please check them out here.

Thrive Alcohol Recovery Freedom Program

Buy Breaking the Bottle Legacy: How to Change Your Drinking Habits and Create A Peaceful Relationship with Alcohol on Amazon or most online retailers.

Join my private FB group Alcohol Minimalists here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changeyouralcoholhabit

Has this podcast helped you? Please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts!

Follow me on Instagram: @AlcoholMinimalist

Have you grabbed your free e-book, "Alcohol Truths: How Much is Safe?" Get it here.

Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:

Healthy men under 65:

No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.

Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older: No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week.

One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink.

If you' are unsure about whether or not you have alcohol use disorder, please visit the NIAAA for more information.

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What it Takes To Change Jul 13, 2022

Show notes

This week on the podcast, I'm beginning my "Summer Content Series" with guest content from some of my favorite mentors, podcasters, and authors. This episode of the Primal Potential podcast is shared with the permission of Elizabeth Benton.

Elizabeth, and her book Chasing Cupcakes were instrumental in my journey to change my relationship with alcohol. The Primal Potential podcast is one of my go-to podcasts as well and this particular episode is one that I re-listen to often.

What it really takes to change your life is a willingness to do the work when you want to do it the least.

Visit Elizabeth at www.primalpotential.com

Interested in Step One?

Buy Breaking the Bottle Legacy: How to Change Your Drinking Habits and Create A Peaceful Relationship with Alcohol on Amazon or most online retailers.

Join my private FB group Alcohol Minimalists here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changeyouralcoholhabit

Has this podcast helped you? Please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts!

Follow me on Instagram: @AlcoholMinimalist

Have you grabbed your free e-book, "Alcohol Truths: How Much is Safe?" Get it here.

Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:

Healthy men under 65:

No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.

Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older: No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week.

One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink.

If you' are unsure about whether or not you have alcohol use disorder, please visit the NIAAA for more information.

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Alcohol & Trauma with Beej Christie Karpen Jul 06, 2022

Show notes

This week on the podcast, another in the Alcohol & series...an important topic, Alcohol & Trauma. Joining me is Beej Christie Karpen, an intuitive mindfulness-based certified coach, clinical hypnotist & alternative therapist who works to heal trauma for clients as well as help people change their drinking.

We're talking about the strong connection between trauma and alcohol abuse as well as how to define trauma, how to recognize trauma and what you can do to avoid turning to alcohol or other drugs to help you deal with trauma.

Beej Christie Karpen is a coach who works with clients all over the world to help them change their relationship with alcohol, overcome trauma and negative patterns for a less-stressful way of living.

Learn more about Beej Christie Karpen and her programs here:

www.insightoutnyc.com.

Resources Mentioned:

It Didn't Start With You

The Trauma of Everyday Life

My Grandmother's Hands

The Body Keeps the Score

We All Have Parts

Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics

Buy Breaking the Bottle Legacy: How to Change Your Drinking Habits and Create A Peaceful Relationship with Alcohol on Amazon or most online retailers.

Join my private FB group Alcohol Minimalists here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changeyouralcoholhabit

Has this podcast helped you? Please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts!

Follow me on Instagram: @AlcoholMinimalist

Have you grabbed your free e-book, "Alcohol Truths: How Much is Safe?" Get it here.

Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:

Healthy men under 65:

No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.

Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older: No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week.

One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink.

If you' are unsure about whether or not you have alcohol use disorder, please visit the NIAAA for more information.

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Making PEACE with Alcohol Jun 29, 2022

Show notes

In this week's episode I'm sharing different perspectives on what having a peaceful relationship with alcohol means. Listen in to different thoughts from listeners, group members and people who are working on their relationship with alcohol and where they struggle, where they succeed and how they work towards peace. I also share my own thoughts about what a peaceful relationship with alcohol means.

Resources Mentioned:

Step One

Episode #52

Buy Breaking the Bottle Legacy: How to Change Your Drinking Habits and Create A Peaceful Relationship with Alcohol on Amazon or most online retailers.

Join my private FB group Alcohol Minimalists here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changeyouralcoholhabit

Has this podcast helped you? Please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts!

Follow me on Instagram: @AlcoholMinimalist

Have you grabbed your free e-book, "Alcohol Truths: How Much is Safe?" Get it here.

Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:

Healthy men under 65:

No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.

Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older: No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week.

One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink.

If you' are unsure about whether or not you have alcohol use disorder, please visit the NIAAA for more information.

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Alcohol & Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Jun 22, 2022

Show notes

This week on the podcast, I'm adding to the Alcohol & Series with this episode, Alcohol & Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC). There are some important reasons that anyone who drinks alcohol needs to understand BAC--not only what it is, but how dynamic it is.

Listen in to learn all the factors that can impact how your body and brain are processing alcohol!

Resources Mentioned:

To learn more about Step One, please visit www.mollywatts.com/stepone

Buy Breaking the Bottle Legacy: How to Change Your Drinking Habits and Create A Peaceful Relationship with Alcohol on Amazon or most online retailers.

Join my private FB group Alcohol Minimalists here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changeyouralcoholhabit

Has this podcast helped you? Please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts!

Follow me on Instagram: @AlcoholMinimalist

Have you grabbed your free e-book, "Alcohol Truths: How Much is Safe?" Get it here.

Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:

Healthy men under 65:

No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.

Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older: No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week.

One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink.

If you' are unsure about whether or not you have alcohol use disorder, please visit the NIAAA for more information.

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"I Come From a Long Line of Drinkers" Jun 15, 2022

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This week on the podcast, I'm tackling the story that many people hold on to (and I did too) that our heritage, our culture and our family traditions are responsible for our drinking habits.

This isn't really a genetics conversation but in the resources mentioned you can find more on the science of alcohol and genetics.

This episode is for you if you've ever said something like:

"I come from a long line of drinkers"
"I'm Italian, drinking is just what we do."
"I'm a good Irish-Catholic. Drinking is part of my culture."
"I learned to drink from my parents."

Resources Mentioned:

Episode #46 Alcohol & Genetics

Episode #8 Dr. David Nutt

Episode #21 Dr. Adi Jaffe

Buy Breaking the Bottle Legacy: How to Change Your Drinking Habits and Create A Peaceful Relationship with Alcohol on Amazon or most online retailers.

Join my private FB group Alcohol Minimalists here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changeyouralcoholhabit

Has this podcast helped you? Please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts!

Follow me on Instagram: @AlcoholMinimalist

Have you grabbed your free e-book, "Alcohol Truths: How Much is Safe?" Get it here.

Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:

Healthy men under 65:

No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.

Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older: No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week.

One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink.

If you' are unsure about whether or not you have alcohol use disorder, please visit the NIAAA for more information.

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The BIGGEST Obstacle to Changing Your Relationship with Alcohol: Special Guests Brock Armstrong and Monica Reinagel Jun 08, 2022

Show notes

This week on the podcast, it's a special episode with shared content from The Change Academy Podcast. Guests Brock Armstrong and Monica Reinagel are dropping in to share their thoughts on Consuming Content vs Creating Change which aligns exactly with what I see as the biggest obstacle to changing your relationship with alcohol:

Falling into the learning trap. Information is not the same as transformation and if you find yourself stuck, or not achieving the results you are looking for...ask yourself if you are taking real action or are you just continually looking for different solutions to the same problem.

Resources Mentioned:

Alcohol & Nutrition

Alcohol & Athletic Performance

Chasing Cupcakes

Buy Breaking the Bottle Legacy: How to Change Your Drinking Habits and Create A Peaceful Relationship with Alcohol on Amazon or most online retailers.

Join my private FB group Alcohol Minimalists here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changeyouralcoholhabit

Has this podcast helped you? Please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts!

Follow me on Instagram: @AlcoholMinimalist

Have you grabbed your free e-book, "Alcohol Truths: How Much is Safe?" Get it here.

Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:

Healthy men under 65:

No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.

Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older: No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week.

One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink.

If you' are unsure about whether or not you have alcohol use disorder, please visit the NIAAA for more information.

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