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Avoiding Summer's Slippery Slope
Summer can feel like one long permission slip to indulge—looser routines, longer days, more social events, and vacation vibes that whisper “just this once.” In this ep...
Think Thursday: Belief Echoes & Why Change Feels Hard
Episode Summary: In this Think Thursday episode of the Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, Molly explores why change often feels harder than it should—and what’s really going ...
Your Body: Summer Heat & Alcohol
Episode Summary:In this episode, Molly explores the surprising ways summer heat and alcohol interact—and why your body may be struggling more than you realize during w...
Think Thursday: The Illusion of "Starting Over" in Habit Change
In this Think Thursday episode, Molly Watts challenges the deeply ingrained belief that we must “start over” any time we slip up in our habit change journey—especially...
Making Peace with Alcohol When Everyone Else is Partying
Episode SummaryIn this episode of The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, Molly dives into one of the most challenging but common scenarios: staying committed to your goals wh...
Think Thursday: Let's Try Some Novelty for Habit Change
In this insightful Think Thursday episode, Molly dives into the surprising power of novelty and how it can support meaningful behavior change. While consistency remain...
Halfway There: A Self-Audit to Assess Your Progress Towards Peace
Episode Summary: We're officially halfway through the year, and today’s episode is your invitation to pause, check in, and realign. If you’re feeling like you’ve drift...
Think Thursday: Discomfort-Why It's Not a Red Flag
In this short and powerful Think Thursday episode, Molly explores a feeling we all face—discomfort—and why it's so often misunderstood. Rather than being a sign that s...
Managing Dopamine to Master Self-Discipline
If you’ve ever said, “I just don’t have the discipline,” or wondered why it feels so hard to follow through on your intentions—this episode will help you understand wh...
Revisiting Think Thursday: How Mindset Changes the Physical Brain
Welcome to Think Thursday from the Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, where we explore the power of your brilliant human brain. In this episode, we’re revisiting the very fir...
Revisiting: How to Drink Like an Alcohol Minimalist
In honor of Memorial Day Weekend in the U.S., we’re revisiting a popular episode that dives into the practicalities of drinking like an alcohol minimalist. If you’ve e...
Think Thursday: Where Burnout Lives-Are You Living in Misalignment?
Welcome to Think Thursday from the Alcohol Minimalist Podcast — where we take a moment to pause, reflect, and recalibrate. This week, we’re honoring Mental Health Awar...
Peaceful Holidays Start with a Plan
Memorial Day weekend often marks the unofficial start of summer—and for many, it can also signal the return of old drinking patterns. In this episode, Molly explores h...
Think Thursday: Toxic Positivity vs. Emotional Resilience
In this deeply honest and science-backed episode, Molly explores a topic that often gets misunderstood in the world of personal development: toxic positivity. While op...
Special Episode: Gas Station Drugs--What's Lurking on those Aisles?
In this timely episode of the Alcohol Minimalist podcast, host Molly Watts takes a deep dive into a public health conversation that few people are having—but everyone ...
Think Thursday: Rising Beyond Ourselves — The Mental Health Power of Transcendence
In this episode of Think Thursday from the Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, host Molly Watts explores the transformative mental health benefits of self-transcendence.After ...
Revisiting: Undoing the Urge to Overdrink
In this episode, Molly revisits a listener favorite: Undoing the Urge to Overdrink — a heartfelt and informative conversation first shared just before Thanksgiving 202...
Think Thursday: The Science of Smiling
In this week's Think Thursday episode, we explore an unexpectedly powerful topic: the science of smiling. Is being a "natural smiler" something you're born with? Can s...
Alcohol Awareness Month: The Top 3 Ways I'm A Different Drinker Now
Welcome (or welcome back!) to the Alcohol Minimalist Podcast with your host, Molly Watts, coming to you from salubrious Oregon!In this final episode for Alcohol Awaren...
Think Thursday: Unbreakable Habits and The Voice that Keeps Them Alive
Have you ever said to yourself, “This habit feels unbreakable”?Whether it’s procrastination, nighttime snacking, or pouring that end-of-day drink, it often feels like ...
Alcohol Awareness Month: Naltrexone, Binge Drinking & Long-Term Change with Katie Lain
In this compelling episode of the Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, Molly reconnects with Katie Lain, founder of Thrive Alcohol Recovery, to explore the power of neuroscienc...
Think Thursday: The Healing Powers of Water
This Think Thursday episode may just become one of your favorites. Molly explores the overlooked but powerful connection between water and brain health. From hydration...
Alcohol Awareness Month: Psilocybin Therapy with Ben Kramer
In this special Alcohol Awareness Month episode, Molly Watts sits down with Ben Kramer, a licensed psilocybin facilitator and educator in Oregon. As the state pioneers...
Think Thursday: The Power of Reminiscing
Episode Summary In this episode of Think Thursday, we’re diving into the psychology and neuroscience of reminiscing. Why does it feel so comforting to revisit our past...
Alcohol Awareness Month: Are You and Emotional Drinker?
In this episode kicking off Alcohol Awareness Month, Molly Watts dives into the subtleties of emotional drinking, helping listeners uncover unconscious patterns and bu...
Think Thursday: The Hierarchy of Competency
If you've ever thought, “I know what to do—why am I not doing it?”, this episode is for you.In this Think Thursday edition of the Alcohol Minimalist podcast, Molly bre...
5 Alcohol "Facts" That Most People Get Wrong
In this episode, Molly kicks off Alcohol Awareness Month by shining a light on five pervasive myths about alcohol that many people still believe—and why they matter. T...
Think Thursday: Sleep & Your Brain-Why Getting the Right Amount Matters More Than You Think
March is National Sleep Awareness Month, and in this Think Thursday episode, we’re revisiting one of the most overlooked—but absolutely essential—pillars of brain heal...
Revisiting: Stopping the Shame Spiral Around Your Drinking
In this episode, Molly revisits one of the most important conversations around changing your relationship with alcohol—how shame can keep you stuck, and how to break f...
Think Thursday: The Neuroscience of New Habit Formation
Hey there, and welcome back to Think Thursday from the Alcohol Minimalist Podcast!Today's episode explores why March might actually be a better time to start new habit...
