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Changing the Narrative: Mindful Drinking, Sunnyside Med & The Evolution of Alcohol Health with Ian Andersen
This week, Molly welcomes back Ian Andersen, co-founder of Sunnyside, for a timely and thought-provoking conversation on the evolving landscape of alcohol health and b...
Think Thursday: Why Defensive Pessimism is Smarter Than You Think
This week on Think Thursday, we’re exploring an idea that turns conventional wisdom on its head: defensive pessimism. While it may sound like a negative mindset, it’s ...
Understanding Your Two Drinking Selves
In this week’s episode, Molly dives deeper into the More Sober October theme: Who are you without the drink? If you've ever felt like you're at war with yourself when ...
Think Thursday: Brain Time-Why The Mind Doesn't Experience Minutes The Way the Clock Does
In this Think Thursday episode, Molly explores why the brain doesn’t experience minutes the way the clock does. Our perception of time is not fixed—it stretches and co...
When Drinking is a Part of Your Personality
In this episode of the Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, Molly explores how deeply alcohol can become tied to our identity. Phrases like “wine mom,” “party girl,” or “craft ...
Think Thursday: Neurodivergence & The Brain's Energy Economy
In this Think Thursday episode, Molly explores ADHD through the lens of the brain’s energy economy. Drawing from personal experience and neuroscience, she explains why...
Between the Devil & The Deep Blue Sea with Jessica Guerreri
In this week’s episode of the Alcohol Minimalist podcast, Molly shares an insightful conversation with debut novelist and recovery advocate Jessica Guerrieri. While fi...
Think Thursday: Thalamus Thursday-How Our Brains Create Consciousness
In this Think Thursday episode, Molly explores one of neuroscience’s greatest mysteries: consciousness. At the center of this discussion is the thalamus, a small walnu...
Being "Good" All Week & Weekend Overdrinking
In this episode of The Alcohol Minimalist, Molly explores a common trap for many habit drinkers: the cycle of staying "good" all week only to unravel over the weekend....
Think Thursday: Microplastics & Your Brain-Environmental Neuroscience
In this Think Thursday episode, Molly explores the growing field of environmental neuroscience and what new research is uncovering about microplastics and brain health...
Drinking Alone & Drinking Secrecy: Why It's Important to Change
In this episode of the Alcohol Minimalist podcast, Molly explores two common behaviors that often fly under the radar but can quietly reinforce problematic patterns wi...
Think Thursday: The Brain's Love of Beginnings-Seasonal Resets
In this Think Thursday episode, Molly explores why September so often feels like a natural reset and how the brain is wired to love fresh starts. Building on the earli...
Summer Content Series: "You Can if You Try" with Pat Gallant-Charette from Live HAPPIER Longer
Episode Summary: As part of the Alcohol Minimalist podcast’s Summer Content Series, this episode features a replay from Molly's former podcast, Live HAPPIER Longer. Or...
Revisiting: The Brain Loves to Help-Be a Helper!
In this revisited Think Thursday episode of the Alcohol Minimalist podcast, Molly Watts returns to a timely and deeply relevant conversation about our brilliant human ...
Summer Content Series: Compliance vs. Consistency with Elizabeth Benton
In this episode, Molly continues her Summer Content Series by featuring an impactful conversation from Elizabeth Benton of the Primal Potential Podcast. The episode di...
Revisiting-Think Thursday: Your Brain on Water, Why Hydration Matters!
In this replay of a favorite Think Thursday episode, Molly revisits a deceptively simple yet critically important topic: hydration and brain health. With high temperat...
Summer Content Series: How Zooming In Helps You Drink Less with Rachel Hart
In this episode of the Alcohol Minimalist podcast, Molly shares another installment in her Summer Content Series, featuring guest content from one of the most influent...
Think Thursday: The Fawn Response-The Survival Response Hiding in Plain Sight
Episode Summary: Most people know the three classic stress responses—fight, flight, and freeze—but there’s a fourth that’s often missed because it hides in plain sight...
Summer Content Series: How to "Recession Proof" Your Commitments to Yourself with Monica Reinagel
This week on the Alcohol Minimalist podcast, we’re kicking off our Summer Content Series, a special tradition where I take a short break from creating long form episod...
Think Thursday: MODERN Diet vs MIND Diet
This week on Think Thursday, we’re diving into the latest research around brain-healthy eating—and how artificial intelligence is changing the nutrition game. In July ...
