Alcohol Minimalist: Mindful Drinking & Behavior Change

Spring Break Special Episode: Why It's So Hard to Convert Good Intentions into Action with Monica Reinagel

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast a special Spring Break episode with a shared episode from the Change Academy Podcast : Why It's so Hard to Convert Good Inten...

Pathfinder: Non-Alcoholic Hemp Seed Spirit with Kraig Rovensky

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, I'm talking to Kraig Rovensky from Pathfinder. The Pathfinder is a fermented and distilled hemp-based liquid with the intens...

It's Not About the Wine: The Loaded Truth About Mommy Wine Culture with Celeste Yvonne

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, I'm talking with Celeste Yvonne, all about her book: It's Not About the Wine."In this refreshing, honest take on some of the...

What Working with an Alcohol Coach is Like

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking about what working with an alcohol coach is really like. If you think an alcohol coach is the same as having a sp...

Emotional Sobriety with Colleen Kachmann

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking all about emotional sobriety with coach, author and podcaster, Colleen Kachmann.Learn more about her podcast: htt...

Alcohol Core Belief #5: Alcohol Keeps Me Going

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast  Alcohol Core Belief #5-Alcohol Keeps Me GoingHere are the five Alcohol Core Beliefs I see most often.  One is likely your ...

Whole Brain Living: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters that Drive Our Life with Dr. Jill Bolte-Taylor

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the show I'm thrilled to share with you my conversation with Dr. Jill Bolte-Taylor. Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a Harvard-trained and publis...

Alcohol Core Belief #4: Alcohol Is My Reward

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast the Alcohol Core Beliefs Series continues with Alcohol Core Belief #4-Alcohol is My RewardHere are the five Alcohol Core Beli...

Dry January Series: Alcohol Core Belief #3-Alcohol Creates Connection

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast in the Dry January Series: Alcohol Core Belief #3-Alcohol Creates ConnectionHere are the five Alcohol Core Beliefs I see most...

Dry January Series: Alcohol Core Belief #2-Alcohol Makes Things More FUN

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast in the Dry January Series: Alcohol Core Belief #2-Alcohol Makes Things More FUN!Here are the five Alcohol Core Beliefs I see ...

It's STILL Dryuary Mini-Series: Oh No it's Friday and I CAN'T Drink!

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's the last episode in our Mini-Series and today we're talking about the weekend, and celebrations and what we make alcohol mean. If you're worried ...

It's STILL Dryuary Mini-Series: If You've Already Drank Off Plan

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here's the 4th in our STILL DRYUARY mini-series and today I'm talking all about how we approach off-plan drinking. This is the #1 skill you should bui...

It's STILL Dryuary Mini-Series: When Everyone Around You is Drinking

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Back for more of It's STILL DRYUARY mini-series-day three. Today I'm talking about the pressure you might feel when everyone around you is drinking al...

It's STILL DRYUARY Mini-Series: Surviving the Witching Hour

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Back for more of It's STILL DRYUARY mini-series with some help to navigate the witching hour. Whether is's an ingrained habit or responding to the str...

It's STILL DRYUARY Mini-Series: You're Not Alone if this feels HARD

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to It's STILL DRYUARY! This week-long mini-series is designed to help support you through the "messy middle" of whatever dry, dryish or damp J...

Dry January Series: Understanding Your ACB's (Alcohol Core Beliefs)

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast in the Dry January Series: Understanding Your ACB's  (Alcohol Core Beliefs)Here are the five Alcohol Core Beliefs I see most...

Dry January Series: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself About Alcohol & Your Health

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm diving into the health benefits of Dry January, by exploring some of the questions that you may not ask yourself regularl...

Alcohol & Emotional Resilience with Alice Kearney

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking to Alice Kearney. Alice is one of my students who is also an art therapist, and mental health counselor. We are t...

Alcohol Minimalist Success Stories: Jodi

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking to Jodi. Jodi is an Alcohol Minimalist success story!Listen in as we talk about what she's learned in terms of he...

Mindful Drinking 2.0 with Sunnyside Co-Founder Ian Andersen

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, I'm talking to Sunnyside Chief Growth Officer and Co-Founder, Ian Andersen. He's sharing some of the exciting accomplishment...

Wine Witch on Fire with Natalie MacLean

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the show I'm joined by wine writer, sommelier and award-winning author, Natalie MacLean. We're talking all about Natalie's newest book Wi...

Redefining Your Drinking: Molly Watts on the Done with Dieting Podcast

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I'm sharing a recent episode that I recorded with Elizabeth Sherman on the Done with Dieting Podcast. We dive into neurochemistry, anxiety, ...

Undoing the Urge to Overdrink

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I'm talking about interrupting the urge cycle to undo your urge to overdrink. There are multiple points inside the urge cycle that we need t...

Change How You Think, Change How You Drink: Molly Watts on the Brain Shaman Podcast

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm sharing a guest episode I recorded with Michael Waite on the Brain Shaman podcast. You can listen to more Brain Shaman he...

Revisting: Overdrinking Neuroscience, Numbers, & Note to Self

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, I'm talking about the idea of a "No Binge November". Lots of information on the definition of bingeing and then we're revisi...

Dietary Guidelines Around Alcohol with Dr. Amanda Berger, PhD

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the show I'm joined by Dr. Amanda Berger, Vice President of Science for the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States.We're talking ...

Sober October Series: Using Curiosity to Change Your Drinking

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, the last in the Sober October Series: Using Curiosity to Change Your DrinkingSober October Series: Buffering With AlcoholSob...

Sober October Series: Resistance and Reluctance to Change Your Drinking

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, another in the Sober October Series: Resistance and Reluctance to Change Your DrinkingResources Mentioned: Episode #24Sober ...

Sober October Series: Moments of Decision with Alcohol

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Sober October Series!  This week: Buffering with Alcohol.Want to know how I'm reaching my 70% Alcohol-free goal this year? Download th...

Sober October Series: Buffering with Alcohol

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Sober October Series!  This week: Buffering with Alcohol.Looking for information on Body Image Repair & Resilience?  Click here.W...

Being Mostly Alcohol-Free

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking about being mostly alcohol-free.  I share my own experience over the last four years as I've changed my drinking...

Alcohol & ADHD

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm adding to the Alcohol & Series this week, with Alcohol & ADHD. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is linked to a higher likelihood o...

The True Cost of A Daily Drinking Habit

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking about two important things: 1) Understanding the difference between choosing to have a drink versus not have a d...

Summer Content Series SPECIAL EDITION: Live HAPPIER Longer Best of Habits

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a special edition of the Summer Content Series, and I'm sharing an episode from my previous podcast, Live HAPPIER Longer.Listen in as I discus...

Summer Content Series: The Science of Alcohol on Our Brain, Body & Spirit with Molly Kimball

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The last of the Summer Content Series features Molly Kimball and FUELED podcast. In this shared content episode Molly talks to two different doctors a...

Summer Content Series: Using Meditation to Change Your Drinking with Rory Kinsella & Claire Robbie

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast another in the Summer Content Series. This episode comes from an older podcast Rory hosted called "Not Quite Alcoholics" and ...

Summer Content Series: Taking Action to Change Your Drinking Habit

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the "Summer Content Series" I'm joined by my friend, fellow coach, master nutritionist and podcaster Monica Reinagel with a fantastic epi...

Summer Content Series: Using Desire as a Tool with Elizabeth Benton

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm kicking off my "Summer Content Series" with Elizabeth Benton from Primal Potential. Listen in on how to use desire as a t...

Not Drinking Tonight with Amanda E. White

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the show I'm talking with author, therapist and recovery expert Amanda E. White all about her book, Not Drinking Tonight. After reading ...

Alcohol & Longevity

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm adding to the Alcohol &  series with Alcohol & Longevity.I'm diving into all that we've believed about red wine ...

Binge Drinking & Breast Cancer: Kathryn's Story

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm joined by fellow alcohol coach, Kathryn Elliott. Kathryn lives in Melbourne, Australia and on this episode she shares her...

Adaptogenic Drinks Instead of Alcohol: Moment with Aisha Chottani

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the show I'm joined by entrepreneur Aisha Chottani. Aisha is the founder of Moment, and adatogenic drink designed to help you gently rese...

Alcohol Free for 40 with Molly Kimball

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the show I'm joined by dietician and journalist, Molly Kimball. Molly lives in New Orleans and is highly involved in the community workin...

Is it Alcohol Use Disorder? Why Your Answer Matters

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking about Alcohol Use Disorder and if and when it's important to determine if you have it. As a reminder, this podca...

Using Meditation to Change Your Drinking with Rory Kinsella

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking with Rory Kinsella about his work helping people to change their relationship with alcohol using Vedic meditation...

Another Hangover? Why Can't I EVER Learn?

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking about our thoughts around mistakes and misteps and why self-compassion is hard for some of us. Join me in my "Mor...

Is What You're Doing Good Enough to Change Your Drinking Habits?

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast we're tackling the idea of "what's enough" to change your drinking. Here's a hint: Whatever you're doing...it's enough.  Res...

Chasing the "Buzz" of Alcohol

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking about chasing the "buzz" with alcohol. I'm covering what happens in our brains when alcohol impacts our neurochem...

Identifying as an Alcohol Minimalist

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking about identifying as an alcohol minimalist.  If you want to create sustainable change in your life,it's more tha...

Alcohol & Motherhood

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, I'm adding the 20th episode in the "Alcohol &" Series. We're talking all about Alcohol & Motherhood. What is "wine M...

Mental Health Awareness Month

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 This week on the podcast I'm talking all about Mental Health Awareness Month--celebrated in May! The link between mental health and substance abuse ...

Hello Sleep with Dr. Jade Wu

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I'm thrilled to be sharing my conversation with Dr. Jade Wu. In honor of Better Sleep Month in May, I wanted to kick off the month sharing D...

Are We "Wired for Addiction"? with Dr. Evelyn Higgins

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking with Dr. Evelyn Higgins all about her patent-pending biomarker evaluation report designed to help people understa...

Is Sobriety Easier than Moderating Alcohol?

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode I'm tackling the question:  Is it easier to be sober than to moderate alcohol?Resources mentioned:NIAAA self-diagnosing tool f...

Behind the Alcohol Headlines

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast I'm talking about alcohol and recent headlines that have been making the news. Is the science really new?  What can we learn bey...

Somatic Healing with Dr. Luke Sniewski

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking about somatic healing with Dr. Luke Sniewski. Learn about what somatic healing involves and how to use somatic e...

3 Things I Had to Stop Doing to Change My Drinking Habit

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, the third and final episode on my series on plans, habits and goals around your relationship with alcohol.  This last episo...

Drink Plans vs Drinking Goals

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm continuing on with our conversation all around drink plans, drink habits, goals and personal development as it applies to...

Making a Drink Plan vs Planning To Drink

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast it's the first of a 3-Part series on goals/habit change/and plans.  Specifically I'm talking about the difference between ma...

All the Bitter Non-Alcoholic Bitters Company

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the show I'm joined by Co-Founder and Owner of All the Bitter, Ian Blessing.  Want to try it out? Use code MOLLY10 to get a 10% discount...

Building the Skill of Consistency

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm joined again by Elizabeth Benton, author, coach and podcast host. She's catching us up on her very busy life and we're ta...

Three Healthy Brain Habits to Support Drinking Less Alcohol

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking about your brain and three habits that support brain health. Having a healthy brain makes managing your mind that...

Alcohol & Global Burden of Disease

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm joined by friend of the podcast, Monica Reinagel.  We're discussing a recent episode of the Nutrition Diva that Monica r...

Intoxicating Lies with Meg Geisewite

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking to Meg Geisewite about her book Intoxicating Lies. From the book's back cover:  "In Intoxicating Lies, you will ...

Reducing Alcohol in Your Life

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking all about reducing alcohol in your life and why it's important to you, and to being an alcohol minimalist. Resour...

Alcohol Doesn't Cause Your Drinking

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking about what causes your drinking...and why alcohol isn't the problem.  Interested in Step One?  Buy Breaking t...

Challenge Your Thinking to Change Your Drinking

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking about the process for challenging your thinking to change your drinking. I'm getting granular and breaking down t...

Bamboozled & Alcohol Consciousness with Ken Middleton

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking with Ken Middleton. Ken has coined the term "alcohol consciousness" and works to help people understand what alco...

Do Dryuary Like This!

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm sharing the mindset you need to create to be successful at Dryuary, Dry January, Damp January or Oneuary....whichever on...

Reflecting on 2022: Learning from Success and Challenges

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, I'm reflecting on  2022 using a framework that I hope you will replicate. Review your goals from tactical/physical practice...

Pourtions with Co-Founders Dan & Mary Cassidy

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, a lighter episode...but still important conversation about advertising, portion size and a fun little company trying to remi...

The Damp Drinking Lifestyle

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking about the "damp lifestyle".    What is it? What does it mean? Where did it come from? Is it different than bein...

The Power of the Pause in Changing Your Drinking

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking all about the power of the pause in changing your drinking.  Resources mentioned:  Recommended Reading List Ma...

The Five Things I Had to Change before I Changed my Drinking

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast it's episode #100!  I'm sharing the five things I needed to change before I changed my drinking habits.  It's time to regis...

Dry Good Beverage Company with Adrienne Stillman Krause

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking to author and entrepreneur, as well as cocktail expert Adrienne Stillman Krause all about her new non-alcoholic b...

Alcohol & Sugar: The Craving Connection with Cassie Christopher, R.D.

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking with Cassie Christopher, a dietician and health coach and an emotional eating expert.    Cassie lives in the Se...

Dopamine Nation with Dr. Anna Lembke

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I have the honor of speaking to Dr. Anna Lembke, author of Dopamine Nation. Dr. Lembke is a psychiatrist, author, and profess...

Overdrinking: Numbers, Neuroscience & A Note to Self

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking about the impact of overdrinking by the numbers, by my own neurochemistry and by my own long-term goals and belie...

Alcohol Minimalist Stories: Julie & Bruce

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, stories from two members of my community who've been doing the work and changing their relationship with alcohol. Hear what ...

Alcohol & Blood Pressure

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast another episode in the Alcohol & Series...Alcohol & Blood Pressure.    The relationship between alcohol and blood p...

Gray Area Drinking

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking about gray area drinking. What is it?  What are the characteristics of it?  How can you work to improve it if y...

Should You Take Folic Acid if You Drink with Monica Reinagel, MS, LD/N

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, I'm welcoming Monica Reinagel back onto the show to discuss a recent recommendation I saw for women who are drinking "higher...

How to Drink Like an Alcohol Minimalist

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, I'm sharing practical tips and a cautionary tale about what it truly means to drink like an alcohol minimalist.    I'm tal...

Alcohol & Relaxation

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast another in the "Alcohol &" Series.     Alcohol & Relaxation If you believe you need to drink alcohol to relax, thi...

Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth and Happiness with Akshay Nanavati

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking to Akshay Nanvati about Fearvana. Akshay shares his journey from alcohol misuse to being an ultra-marathoner and ...

Using Neuroscience to Change Your Drinking Habits

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking to Ramon David, founder of  BrainFirst Training Institute and BrainFirst Nutrition.  Frustrated by the lack of ...

AFter Alcohol-Free Magazine with Nicole Hough

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

  This week on the podcast I'm talking with Nicole Hough, from AFter Magazine, the magazine for non-drinkers, sober-curious or anyone who is evaluati...

5 Unreasonable Reasons to Drink Alcohol

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I'm talking  about nreasonable reasons that people choose to drink alcohol.  Resources Mentioned:  Step One Episode #04 How much Alcohol ...

When You LOVE Drinking Alcohol

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking about creating a peaceful relationship with alcohol and enjoying it.  Four things you need to do:  1) Quit tell...

Stop Counting Steps: Creating a Peaceful Relationship with Alcohol for Life

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 alcoh...

5 Ways to Increase Your Joy from Loretta Breuning, PhD

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Institut...

Alcohol Recovery Without AA from Dr. Adi Jaffe

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 A...

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

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 sha...

What it Takes To Change

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, I'm beginning my "Summer Content Series" with guest content from some of my favorite mentors, podcasters, and authors.   T...

Alcohol & Trauma with Beej Christie Karpen

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, another in the Alcohol & series...an important topic, Alcohol & Trauma.  Joining me is Beej Christie Karpen, an int...

Making PEACE with Alcohol

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode I'm sharing different perspectives on what having a peaceful relationship with alcohol means. Listen in to different thoughts f...

Alcohol & Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, I'm adding to the Alcohol & Series with this episode, Alcohol & Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC). There are some im...

"I Come From a Long Line of Drinkers"

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

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

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 d...

Six Keys to Changing Your Relationship with Alcohol 2.0

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast we're revisiting an episode I originally published in June 2021, Six Keys to Changing Your Relationship with Alcohol.  These...