Alcohol Minimalist: Change Your Drinking Habits!

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...

What is "Low-Risk" Drinking?

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm defining what I mean when I say "low-risk drinking". I'm sharing where the recommendation comes from and the importance o...

Catching up with Sunnyside: Mindful Drinking with Ian Andersen

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, I'm catching up with  Ian Andersen, co-founder and CGO for Sunnyside, formerly Cutback Coach. We're talking about the visio...

Debbie Hampton-Best Brain Possible

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm speaking to Debbie Hampton.  Debbie recovered from a suicide attempt and resulting brain injury to become an inspiration...

My Alcohol Experience 2.0

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode I'm sharing my experience with alcohol. From my life as a child of an alcoholic parent, to creating my own disordered alcohol u...

"The Urge: Our History Of Addiction" with Dr. Carl Erik Fisher

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

  This week on the podcast, I'm speaking to Dr. Carl Erik Fisher.  Carl Erik Fisher, M.D., is an addiction psychiatrist, bioethics scholar, and auth...

Believing you can CHANGE Your Drinking

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking about believing that you can CHANGE your drinking. We get stuck in past patterns because we don't believe change ...

Alcohol Awareness: How Can We Build It?

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that April is Alcohol Awareness Month?  That's ok...most people don't know either. The initiative, started in 1987, is not widely promot...

Drinking Habits and the Reptilian Brain

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on  the podcast I'm diving into the Triune Brain Model and why I'm changing  how I talk about the "lower" brain.  Learn why the Triune Mo...

"How to Be Happy, Dammit" with Karen Salmansohn

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking with author, designer and personal development coach Karen Salmansohn. Hear about her own journey to overcome anx...

Alcohol & Relationships

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, a new addition to the "Alcohol &" series. I'm talking about Alcohol & Relationships.  How does your relationship wi...

Mythbusting: Moderation Management

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm speaking to Mary Hickey Reid, Executive Director of Moderation Management. We're busting some of the myths surrounding Mo...

"Habits of a Happy Brain" with Loretta Breuning, PhD

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm diving deep into the subconscious brain, with Loretta Bruening, PhD. Loretta is the author of "Habits of a Happy Brain". ...

Sobriety or Moderation: Which One Will Work for You?

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast: Sobriety or Moderation: Which One Will Work for You?  In our continued focus on emotional maturity and resilience, I'm goin...

Is Drama Driving Your Drinking?

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking about drama.  Specifically, how drama might be driving your drinking.   Drama doesn’t have to mean big and ...

All About the NIAAA with Dr. George Koob

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, I'm talking to Dr. George Koob, PhD, the Director of the NIAAA.  The NIAAA, National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol...

Emotional Maturity: Build it and Change Your Drinking Habit

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast we begin a month-long focus on emotional maturity, resilience, or fluency.  Understanding the connection between your emotio...

Transitioning from Dryuary to "Normal Life"

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking about transitioning out of Dryuary and back to "normal life".  How can you take the momentum and confidence you ...

How NOT to Ruin Dryuary and How I Almost Did

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, I'm talking all about Dryuary and how not to ruin it.  There are three dates that are statistically the most common for peo...

Can CBT Help You Change Your Drinking with Dr. Seth Gillihan

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking with psychologist, author and podcast host Dr. Seth Gilihan all about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)  and ho...

Alcohol & Your Immune System

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking about alcohol and the immune system. How does alcohol impact our immune system? Sleep disruption Gut microbiome ...

Quit Worrying about your Drinking

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast I'm talking all about worry. I'm  talking about how it fits in the Results Cycle as an action and why our brains evolved to worr...

Special Episode: Join Proof Positive this January!

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join Proof Positive for January! I'll be leading a small group of people looking to start off 2022 in a really healthy way.  To join there are two st...

Becoming an Alcohol Minimalist

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this year-end episode, we've launched the new name of the show and I'm sharing what it means to become an alcohol minimalist. Beyond sticking to lo...

Catching Up with Alcohol Explained and William Porter

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode I'm catching up with William Porter, author of Alcohol Explained and Alcohol Explained 2.  Listen in as we discuss some of the op...

Alcohol & The Holidays

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking about Alcohol & The Holidays.  Key points:  1) Most adults are not aware of low-risk drinking guidelines 2)...

Alcohol & Our Kids

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking about Alcohol & Our Kids. I'll be sharing my thoughts on how to have better conversations about alcohol with ...

Tools for the Trenches by Elizabeth Benton Thompson: A Review

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm reviewing Tools for the Trenches: Daily Practices for Resilience, Perspective and Progress by Elizabeth Benton Thompson....

Alternative Therapy for Alcohol with Beej Christie Karpen

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast I'm talking to Beej Christie Karpen about alternative therapies for alcohol. Beej Christie Karpen is an intuitive mindfulnes...

Alcohol & Genetics

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, another in the "Alcohol &" series.  Alcohol and Genetics  Here are some of the facts about the connection between alco...

The Sinclair Method of Reducing Alcohol Consumption with Katie Lain

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the episode I'm talking with Katie Lain all about the Sinclair Method. Katie is a coach and mentor for the Sinclair Method and our conver...

A Review of This Naked Mind by Annie Grace -Part Two

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

  This week on the podcast I'm discussing This Naked Mind by Annie Grace.  The intention of this episode is not to cast This Naked Mind in a negativ...

A Review Of This Naked Mind by Annie Grace Part One

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm discussing This Naked Mind by Annie Grace.  The intention of this episode is not to cast This Naked Mind in a negative l...

Changing the Conversation Around Alcohol

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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When Learning Becomes an Obstacle to Change

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Buy Breaking the Bottle Legacy: How to Change Your Drinking Habits and Create A Peaceful Relationship with Alcohol on Amazon.  US Kindle US Paperback...

Why FOMO Keeps You Drinking More Than You Want To

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Buy Breaking the Bottle Legacy: How to Change Your Drinking Habits and Create A Peaceful Relationship with Alcohol on Amazon.  US Kindle US Paperback...

The Limitless Mind with Jo Boaler

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You can buy Breaking the Bottle Legacy: How to Change Your Drinking Habits and Create A Peaceful Relationship with Alcohol on Amazon.  US Kindle US P...

Alcohol & the Past

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Buy Breaking the Bottle Legacy: How to Change Your Drinking Habits and Create A Peaceful Relationship with Alcohol on Amazon.  US Kindle US Paperback...

What's Wrong With AA?

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Buy Breaking the Bottle Legacy: How to Change Your Drinking Habits and Create A Peaceful Relationship with Alcohol on Amazon.  US Kindle US Paperback...

Unwinding Anxiety with Dr. Jud Brewer

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join my private FB group Alcohol Minimalists here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changeyouralcoholhabit Has this podcast helped you?  How about lea...

One Compelling Reason isn't Enough to Change your Drinking

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join my private FB group Alcohol Minimalists here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changeyouralcoholhabit Has this podcast helped you?  How about lea...

Alcohol & Bingeing with Nicole Christina

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join my private FB group Alcohol Minimalists here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changeyouralcoholhabit Has this podcast helped you?  How about lea...

Alcohol & Athletic Performance with Brock Armstrong

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join my private FB group Alcohol Minimalists here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changeyouralcoholhabitHas this podcast helped you?  How about leav...

Transformation is Now with Elizabeth Benton

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join my private FB group Alcohol Minimalists here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changeyouralcoholhabit Has this podcast helped you?  How about lea...

Using Science to Guide Your Alcohol Decisions

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join my private FB group Alcohol Minimalists here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changeyouralcoholhabit Has this podcast helped you?  How about lea...