Mocktails and Mayhem – Why glassware matters when you’re trying to cut back.
Nobody puts baby in a pint glass. Read my [mild] rant about a recent experience here in Portland involving a mocktail, a well-intentioned bartender, and a miscommunication about glassware.
Aside from sassy commentary, I cover some tips & tools to help you drink less… especially if you’re in the habit of “daily drinking” like I was.
Also, feel free to simply click through for the visual of my mocktail masquerading as an over-easy egg 🍳 … . . (tell me if you agree?)
Not Your Average Sober October
What if October wasn’t a month-long test of your willpower… but an opportunity to shift your drinking altogether? 🙌 That’s the philosophy behind my Revolutionary Reset.
Instead of starting with “How can I force myself not to drink for 30 days?” we start with: “How can I fundamentally change the way I think about alcohol?” …because behavior change gets a whole lot easier when your mind is on board. 🧠
So, if you’re interested in trying something a little different this year, I’ve got a special offer just for you…
“Drink Responsibly” isn’t a warning label… it’s Gaslighting!
“Drink Responsibly” isn’t a warning label… it’s gaslighting! And it makes me SO MAD. 😡
It is absolutely mind-boggling how alcoholic beverages are exempt from providing consumers with an accurate understanding of the risks involved… unlike other substances such as nicotine, common medications, and even supplements.
My point is simple…
Struggling With Dry January? Here’s Why (and How to Keep Going)
The plot twist no one tells you about change? Feeling a little wobbly doesn’t mean it’s *not* working…
When things start to get hard, this is often the moment when something new is actually starting to settle in… (even though it might not feel particularly inspiring.)
Here’s why things feel hard and HOW TO KEEP GOING…
Reimagining Dry January.
January doesn’t have to be dry! In fact, there can be real benefit to not taking a break this month. (Radical, right!?)
Let me explain…
How to drink less without willpower. (free video training) 🎁
Drink less. Without Willpower.
Struggling to cut back on alcohol? Learn how to drink less without relying on willpower or quitting forever using a neuroscience-based approach that actually works.
🎁 Watch this mini-masterclass today…
How to CHANGE your drinking before you’re READY to change your drinking.
Q: “I’ve heard you say to “start before you’re ready” but… what do you mean by that… how do I actually do that? Especially if you’re telling us NOT to stop drinking right away?”
Great question! That tip can sound counter-intuitive and, in fact: it is. It runs counter to the usual “willpower-based models” out there that tell you: if you want to change something—to simply grit your teeth and CHANGE IT. …but, that’s not how our brain works.
Watch this quick video where I explain HOW to start changing your drinking before you’re feeling ready to change your drinking…
Dopamine and Alcohol: What to know when you’re taking a break.
Dopamine is a key neurotransmitter tied to mood and motivation… and drinking alcohol deeply disrupts the balance of this hormone in your brain. 🧠
If you’re taking a break from booze, you may experience a bit of a “lull” while your body rebalances and resets to its normal baseline…