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Willpower vs Self-Discipline: The Key to Drinking Less
Episode Summary:In this episode of the Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, Molly Watts dives into the essential difference between willpower and self-discipline—and why unders...
Think Thursday: Rumination-What, Why and How to Stop!
In this Think Thursday episode, we're diving deep into the concept of rumination—the exhausting cycle of repetitive, negative thinking. Molly breaks down why our beaut...
Changing Your Beliefs About Alcohol (& Yourself)
In this insightful episode, Molly Watts dives into the power of challenging and changing your core beliefs about alcohol and yourself. As many navigate Dry January or ...
Think Thursday: Understanding Dopamine & How to Stabilize It
In this week’s Think Thursday, Molly dives into the fascinating role of dopamine—a neuromodulator at the core of motivation, habits, and long-term satisfaction. With D...
Unpacking the US Surgeon General's Advisory: Alcohol & Cancer Risk
In this episode of The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, we're diving deep into the recent advisory issued by the US Surgeon General regarding alcohol and its link to cancer...
Think Thursday: Chronic Stress- How it Affects Your Brain
Episode Summary: In this Think Thursday episode, host Molly Watts explores the profound impact of chronic stress on the brain and its implications for behavior change....
Chronic Shame & Alcohol with Sally Smith
This week on the podcast I'm joined by Sally Smith. Sally is a London based psychotherapist supporting people with personal development and she is also a fitness train...
Think Thursday: Your Brain-What We Know and What We're Learning
Episode Overview: Welcome to another Think Thursday episode of the Alcohol Minimalist Podcast! This week, we’re diving into one of my favorite topics—your beautiful, b...
The Science of Alcohol Mitigation Drinks with Monica Reinagel
This week on the podcast I'm joined by friend of show, Monica Reinagel, to talk about the science behind alcohol recovery drinks. We're diving into two products, Zbiot...
Think Thursday: How Mindset Impacts the Body's Biology
Welcome to Think Thursday from The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast! Think Thursday dives into brain health, neuroscience, and the transformative power of mindset. This week...
High Intensity Drinking & The Holidays
What is the difference between binge drinking and high-intensity drinking? Tune in to this episode and learn what the terms mean. AND ask yourself if the holidays hav...
Think Thursday: The Science of Manisfestation
Welcome to Think Thursday on the Alcohol Minimalist Podcast! This week, we dive into the fascinating intersection of neuroscience, mindset, and visualization. Inspired...
Revisiting: Chasing the "Buzz" from Alcohol
This week on the podcast I'm getting ready for all the opportunities to overdrink in December and revisiting an episode from early 2023 that has been a very popular ep...
Think Thursday: Consistency-The Brain's Super Power
Introduction:Think Thursday focuses on neuroscience, brain health, and mindset.This episode highlights the transformative power of consistency, especially during Decem...
Using Sunnyside to Change Your Drinking-With Ian Andersen
This week on the show I'm talking with Ian Andersen, Sunnyside co-founder and CGO all about the independent peer-reviewed study from 2024.Sunnyside demonstrated to red...
Think Thursday: Practicing Gratitude-The Brain Science
This special Thanksgiving episode of Think Thursday explores the profound impact of gratitude on mental, emotional, and physical well-being, and how it intersects with...
Alcohol & Grief
This week on the podcast I'm talking all about Alcohol & Grief. I'm discussing different types of grief, the stages of grief and why alcohol can delay healing from gri...
Think Thursday: Behaviorceuticals-How Actions Help Change Your Brain
IntroductionWelcome to Think Thursday on the Alcohol Minimalist Podcast.Focus: Using neuroscience and mindset to understand behavior and create change.Preview of today...
The Surprising Secret to Enjoying a Break in Routine
This week on the show I'm sharing an episode from Change Academy Podcast that I recorded with host Monica Reinagel. We're talking all about how going off routine can s...
Think Thursday: Reframing the Past with a Gain Mindset
Today for Think Thursday we're talking about mindset. We're focusing specifically on reframing our past with a gain mindset. Molly Watts discusses the importance of mi...
Celebrating Birthdays: No Alcohol Required
Today's episode is a special birthday episode. Thank you for listening to the Alcohol MInimalist podcast. New to the podcast? Download the Podcast Listening Guide.Wan...
Think Thursday: The Power of the Pause to Think on Purpose
Molly Watts discusses the concept of "thinking on purpose" to manage stress and anxiety, particularly in the context of recent events like the US presidential election...
Should You Drink Alcohol on Election Night?
This week's episode is focused on the anxiety, stress and overwhelm that many people are feeling as we approach the US presidential election on November 5th. Understan...
Think Thursday: The Neuroscience of Deep Breathing and Emotional Resilience
00:00Hey, welcome to think Thursday. From the alcohol minimalist podcast, think Thursday is all about your beautiful, brilliant human brain. We're talking neuroscience...
If Changing Your Drinking Isn't Getting Easier...
This week on the podcast, I'm talking about what is happening when changing your drinking doesn't get easier. When you have decided to work on changing your drinking ...
Think Thursday: How Your Diet Impacts Your Brain Health
Molly Watts discusses the importance of brain health and diet on her podcast "Think Thursday." She emphasizes that the brain, despite being only 2% of body weight, use...
Revisiting: Being Mostly Alcohol-Free
This week we're revisitng what it means to be mostly alcohol-free. Lots of great inspiration here to finish your More Sober October strong! Links to all the Sober Octo...
Think Thursday: The Privilege of Self-Improvement-Why It's Awesome to Be Human
Molly Watts discusses the importance of understanding and improving one's relationship with alcohol through the lens of neuroscience and self-improvement. She emphasiz...
Should You Be Taking A 30-Day Break from Alcohol?
This week on the show I'm talking about how my typical advice of "doable drink plan" and meeting yourself where you are can coexist with a 30-day challenge like Sober ...
Think Thursday: 10 Minutes a Day for Brain Health?
Molly Watts discusses the benefits of 10 minutes of daily aerobic exercise on brain health, mood, and memory, citing research by neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki. Exerc...
