Take a Break from Drinking
Episodes
82: Change Without Practice
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You must practice in order to create change, right? On this episode, we take a look at the real reasons why you might be having an issue with socializ...
81: Impulse Control
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we’re talking about impulse control – the essential meta-skill for getting anything done - and how it can be applied to so many a...
80: My Self Coaching
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I talk about the tools that I taught myself when it came to changing my drinking. They are the tools that gave me the ability to mana...
79: Your Emotional Health
24 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Take a Break, we take a deep dive into the topic of emotional health and take a look at why it matters. I show you what good emoti...
78: The Rolodex of Excuses
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we take a look at how you regularly fall victim to your Rolodex of excuses and fail to make meaningful progress in changing your drin...
77: Transition Time
10 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we take a look at how pouring a drink can become a marker for the end of one segment (generally work) and help you transition into a ...
76: Drinking and Your To-do List
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we take a look at why your to-do lists may not be as helpful as you think and how they can actually work against you. I explain how ...
Bonus: Six-Week Solution
28 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
To find out more about The Six Week Solution self-study course, visit http://www.rachelhart.com/six-week-solution
75: Bridge Thoughts
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we take a deeper dive into the think-feel-act cycle and how you can actually apply it in your everyday life in a way that creates mea...
74: Losing the Desire to Drink
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we take a look at why I discourage my client from using words like abstaining when they are working on changing their drinking habits...
73: Why Your Enthusiasm Fades
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I show you why your enthusiasm starts to fade once you take action and why it’s absolutely normal. Tune in as I show you how you ca...
72: I'll Start Monday
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought to yourself: “You know… I’ll start this on Monday (or another day)”? Today, I want to dig into what is really happening...
71: Story Editing
29 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we take a look at what a story and anyone’s past really is. I also share an exercise that will help you shake free of the stories ...
70: Triggers
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Take a Break, I want to dig into the idea of triggers, or being triggered, and explain the pitfalls of this word and why you need t...
69: Believing New Things
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I show you how to create new evidence when it comes to your relationship to alcohol and your ability to successfully take a break. This work wi...
68: Disappointing People
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I’m diving deep into people-pleasing and the toll it can take on your state of mind. When you commit to pleasing everyone, you might think it takes ...
67: Sitting at the Kids' Table
01 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I want to talk to you about what really makes something special, sexy, fancy, or sophisticated. We'll also explore how the messages you get...
66: Becoming an Observer
24 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join me on this episode as I walk you through the process of becoming an observer of your thoughts and emotions and explain how you can begin changing...
65: Honesty
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I want to talk to you about honesty and your inability to be honest with yourself or people around you. Listen in to find out why you’re ha...
64: Urges 2.0
10 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 8, we talked about urges, what they are all about, and how to handle them. This week, I want to go deeper and give you a new way to think a...
63: The In-Between Time
03 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve taken a break from drinking and you’re getting amazing results. You’re enjoying yourself, not just physically but also emotionally; you'...
62: Self-Pity
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join me this week as I explain how to use the think-feel-act cycle to prevent feelings of self-pity. You’re going to learn why feeling pity for othe...
61: What Story Is Your Body Trying to Tell You?
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Take a Break from Drinking, we take a look at why you resist listening to your body and instead prefer to manufacture a sense of fa...
60: Augmenting Positive Emotions
13 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in this week as I explain why people get into the habit of augmenting positive emotions with external rewards rather than simply enjoying them, a...
59: I Deserve It
06 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, I'm discussing why thoughts like, "I deserve it" which appear kind, are actually just the brain's way of keeping the habit a...
58: Using Your Past as Evidence You Can't Succeed
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we explore the seemingly impossible task of taking a break from drinking. Join me as I share with you the one belief you're holding on to t...
57: What Creates Enjoyment
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join me this week as we explore the role of dopamine in your brain and teach you how to challenge your thinking when you're struggling to have a good ...
56: Your Opinion of You
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join me this week as I delve into why your opinion of you should be your number one priority, and how focusing your energy there is the key to success...
55: The Pitfalls of Isolating Yourself from Alcohol
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The belief that you need to escape your life in order to solve your problems is incredibly common. I'll explain why this is, how this belief works ...
54: Why I Don't Use Labels
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Take a Break from Drinking, we delve into the pros and cons of labels and why human use them to describe ourselves and others. I d...
53: Why You Aren't Taking Action
23 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I want to talk about the reason why you’re still not taking action, or why you might be playing around with the idea, but not committing to c...
52: Compelling Reason 2.0
16 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 22 I talked about why you need a compelling reason. Today, I want to take this work even deeper and so that you can find one that works...
51: Why Alcohol and Food Aren't Your Friends
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I explain why alcohol and food are NOT your friends and how that thinking is holding you back from creating meaningful change in your life....
50: Choosing Discomfort
02 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're talking about why you’re actually moving backward if you’re not growing and how changing your view of discomfort will not only se...
49: Settling When It Comes to Your Health
26 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we explore how having a regular habit of drinking may be affecting your physical wellbeing and why many of you don’t attribute it t...
48: How Questions Work in Your Brain
19 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we explore how you use questions – a huge part of the chatter that goes on in your mind – to keep yourselves stuck and unable to ...
47: Why We Use a Drink to Rebel
12 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on this episode as we pull back the curtain on where your rebellion around drinking comes from and why it’s crucial to understand this when ...
46: Using the Think Feel Act Cycle
05 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re going deep into the Cycle to take a look at how you can go from understanding the framework to actually using it as a tool. Listen ...
45: Harnessing Metaphor
28 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Take a Break from Drinking, we pull back the curtain on how the language you unconsciously use to describe your feelings and urges...
44: Planning for the Holidays
21 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a look at why the holidays seem to never change and what you can do to have a different experience this year, especially if y...
43: Be Where You Are
14 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, I explain how you can learn to cultivate the skill of “being where you are” – a practice that will reveal just how often your b...
Take a Break: 5-Day Reset and Challenge
08 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
To join the 5-Day Reset and Challenge, visit http://www.rachelhart.com/challenge
42: Celebrating You
07 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we explore the power in learning how to celebrate you. We look at why we often turn to a drink to celebrate ourselves, how to start building a ...
41: Time Alone
31 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we explore the power in of learning how to celebrate you. We'll look at why we often turn to a drink to celebrate ourselves, how to start b...
40: The Dark Side of Blessed
24 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join me on this episode as we talk about how the idea of being blessed can actually work against you and may prevent you from changing your drinking. ...
39: The Veneer of Alcohol
17 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I'll explain what's really behind the veneer of alcohol and what to do if you discover that your real life isn't as enjoyable without...
38: Your Relationships Aren't Obstacles
10 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Take a Break, I share why your relationships are NOT obstacles to changing your drinking and explain what really is standing in the...
37: Why You Want Things to Be Easy
03 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Take a Break from Drinking, I explain the science behind why your brain wants things to be easier and how to move forward. Get full...
36: How Not to Take a Break
26 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How you can take a break in a sustainable way, in a way that will be different than your previous attempts, and what NOT to do. Today, we get into why...
35: Why You Should View Alcohol as Neutral
19 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I'm talking about a concept that sets my approach apart from others when it comes to changing your drinking: alcohol is morally neutral. No...
34: Connection
12 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I’m going to show you that you do not need to choose between not drinking, getting the results you want in your life, or connecting...
33: What is Enough
05 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I’m going to show you why humans are built for connection and how the brain can be tricked into believing that connection isn't pos...
32: Habit Cycle
29 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we take an in-depth look at how your habit cycle works and what you need to do in order to understand your unique signals. We explore three...
31: The Willingness to Look
22 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Take a Break, we look at why we are so afraid to look at our problems and why it’s impossible to change course if you’re hiding...
30: I Don’t Do Emotions
15 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I explain why you absolutely must be willing to experience the whole spectrum of emotions if you want to use the Think, Feel, Act Cyc...
29: How to Stop Beating Yourself Up
08 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why you beat yourself up, the detrimental effect that has on you, and why beating yourself up is doing more to keep you stuck than to change ...
28: Needing Relief
01 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're talking about why so many of us are constantly hunting for relief and turning to a drink to feel better. We'll explore exactly why you co...
27: Competing Desires
25 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in and find out why the human brain is uniquely equipped to change habits and why it feels as if you are at odds with yourself when it comes to d...
26: Turning Discomfort into Chaos
18 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we explore what exactly happens to us when we escalate our discomfort into chaos and how that creates seemingly irresistible urges to escap...
25: Creating vs. Consuming Fun
11 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we dive deeper into the topic of fun and explore one of the main reasons why people feel like they are missing out if they don't have a drink i...
24: I'm No Fun without a Drink
04 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
So many people feel like changing their drinking means signing up for a life without fun. You might even think, "I'm no fun when I don’t drink" or "...
23: What if I fail?
27 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am excited to show you exactly what happens to your brain when you think, “What if I fail?” and why you need to learn to deal with thi...
22: Why You Need a Compelling Reason
20 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Take a Break, I’m going to show you the missing piece preventing you from moving forward with your life and feeling fully in cont...
21: Stop Telling Yourself You Can't Drink
13 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’ll explore how one thought, "I just can't drink," can hold you back and keep you stuck in the never-ending cycle of feeling miserable,...
20: What Creates Your Life
06 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Take a Break, we delve into what exactly creates everything you currently have and experience in your life. We cover how e...
19: Understanding Your Actions
30 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this concluding episode of our mini-series on the Think, Feel, Act Cycle, we’re tying it all together by talking about understanding your actions...
18: Understanding Your Emotions
23 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we uncover how emotions differ from our thoughts and why grasping this distinction is crucial to understanding why you drink more than you ...
17: Understanding Your Thoughts
16 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I explain what your thoughts really are, how to separate yourself from your thoughts and why that is so crucial to changing your thinking ...
16: The Power of Doing Hard Things
09 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about how keeping your brain on autopilot and only doing the familiar, easy things in life, keeps you stuck and stunts your gr...
15: There Is No Wagon
02 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in to find out why I believe letting go of the concept of being on or off "the wagon" is crucial if you want to stick with your commitment. Get...
14: The Power of Questioning Your Thoughts
26 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we focus on the importance of questioning your thoughts, the ones that you hold on to as the “truth,” to determine whether or not...
13: Change Your Perspective, Change Your Results
18 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we revisit a few important concepts we’ve talked about on previous episodes with a focus on one of the best ways of creating lasting chan...
12: Perfectionism and People Pleasing
11 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as I explain why so many of us use pouring a drink to hide from perfectionism and people pleasing and why it’s so difficult to cut back. D...
11: Deprivation
04 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Take a Break, we look at the difference between physical and emotional deprivation and how understanding this difference can be the...
10: How to Change Your Past and Free Yourself from Shame
28 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Take a Break from Drinking, we explore how feeling shame over our past creates a vicious cycle of staying in the dark and continuin...
9: Using Alcohol as a Crutch
21 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as I explain why it’s so important to examine how alcohol is helping us in our daily lives and how we use it to “solve” our problems qui...
8: Managing Urges
14 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as we pull back the curtain on why we feel urges and why that desire to drink may feel so strong to us. We cover why using willpower may not...
7: The Unexpected Benefits of Taking a Break
07 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I share three unexpected benefits of taking a break from drinking that are going to prove that not only can you enjoy the emotional and physica...
6: Indecision
28 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we cover the four main reasons why we get stuck in this state of not being able to make up our mind, we explore the detrimental effects of inde...
4: Liquid Confidence
28 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we explore what confidence is all about and why it’s so easy to fall into the trap of thinking that we need a drink to feel more self-assured...
5: How to Handle Questions about Not Drinking
28 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we cover the absolute best solution to dealing with questions about not drinking that will but also fuel your commitment to staying a...
3: Using a Drink to Unwind
28 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Take a Break, we’re talking about a common thread among people who like to drink – using alcohol to “take the edge off.” ...
2: Desire: Why Willpower is Not the Answer
28 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I share with you why using willpower to try to drink less is not the answer. We also explore how our thoughts drive our feelings and why it’s...
1: Why You Should Be Here
13 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I explain the 4 key pieces to my approach to taking a break from drinking, starting with how the story of alcohol is so enmeshed...