The Alcohol Minimalist podcast is dedicated to helping habit drinkers and adult children of alcoholics to change their drinking habits and create a peaceful relationship with alcohol: past, present and future. We are proof positive that you can break unbreakable habits and create a peaceful relationship with alcohol. Becoming an alcohol minimalist means: Choosing how to include alcohol in our lives following low-risk guidelines. Freedom from anxiety around alcohol use. Less alcohol without f ...
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@hustleforhappinesspodcast is your friendly guide on the adventure of life. We're all in pursuit of happiness, but let's be honest, the journey isn't always a breeze. What started as a personal hobby of getting to know individuals and chatting with strangers has evolved into this podcast where we bring you authentic conversations and share our discoveries. With each episode, we're not just here to entertain; we're on a mission to sprinkle a little magic into your life and shake up the way yo ...
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Think Thursday: How Your Diet Impacts Your Brain Health
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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, uses 20% of the body's energy. Watts highlights the negative impact of a Western diet high in refined sugars, unhealthy fats, and processed foods on cognitive function and emotional regu…
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Revisiting: Being Mostly Alcohol-Free
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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 October Series: Episode 144: Buffering with Alcohol Episode 146: Reluctance and Resistance to Change Your Drinking Episode 147: Using Curiosity to Change Your Drinking Check out Drink-Les…
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Think Thursday: The Privilege of Self-Improvement-Why It's Awesome to Be Human
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Molly Watts discusses the importance of understanding and improving one's relationship with alcohol through the lens of neuroscience and self-improvement. She emphasizes that self-improvement is a privilege, enabled by the human prefrontal cortex, which allows for planning, reflection, and goal-setting. Watts argues that self-improvement should not…
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37. The Independence Mindset: The Missing Piece for Fulfilling, Empowered Relationships
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Craving some "me-time" without the guilt? Get ready to reclaim your independence. Tune in as Courtney shares her journey of rediscovering herself and how that has strengthened her relationship with James, herself, and her friends. You'll learn eight simple ways to regain your independence. From reconnecting with childhood interests to creating your…
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Should You Be Taking A 30-Day Break from Alcohol?
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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 October. I'm clearing up any confusion as to whether or not I think there is any harm in doing a 30-Day AF break (hint: no, in fact it's really good for you for many reasons). We'll t…
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10 Minutes a Day for Brain Health?
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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. Exercise increases blood flow to the brain, particularly the hippocampus, promoting neurogenesis and cognitive function. Regular exercise can slow or reverse age-related brain shrinkage an…
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Genetics and Alcohol Use Disorder with Dr. Danielle Dick
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This week on the show, I'm thrilled to share a conversation with Dr. Danielle Dick, the Director of Rutgers University's Rutgers Addiction Research Center. Danielle brings a wealth of experience in science and study of genetics to share how our genes and our environments influence our lives. Danielle Dick, Ph.D. is a Professor of Psychology and Gen…
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Does Giving Up Alcohol Make You Feel Deprived?
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This week on Think Thursday we're talking about the deprivation mindset, particularly in the context of changing one's relationship with alcohol. Host Molly Watts explains that deprivation, in its true sense, refers to the lack of essentials like food or oxygen, whereas the feeling of deprivation when cutting back on alcohol is a mental construct. …
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36. Menstrual Mastery DECODED: The Jaw-Dropping Guide to Optimal Hormonal Health
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Wondering how to sync your life with your cycle? We've got the insights. Join Courtney and pelvic floor therapist Megan Jensen to chat about how to listen to your body throughout your menstrual cycle. Megan shares how PFT can relieve menstrual pain and empower you at any stage in your journey, from adolescence to post-menopause. You'll learn how to…
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Revisiting: Moments of Decision with Alcohol
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Getting ready for a "More Sober October" and we're revisiting an episode from last year's series for Sober October on Moments of Decision. Links to all the Sober October Series: Episode 144: Buffering with Alcohol Episode 146: Reluctance and Resistance to Change Your Drinking Episode 147: Using Curiosity to Change Your Drinking Check out Drink-Less…
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Think Thursday: The Power of Sleep and Neuroplasticity
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Think Thursday: The Power of Sleep and Neuroplasticity Understanding the Importance of Sleep for Neuroplasticity Molly Watts introduces the topic of sleep and its impact on neuroplasticity, emphasizing its importance for behavior change. She recaps previous episodes on neuroplasticity, highlighting how mindset and the iterative mindset affect brain…
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The Sober Summit with Maggie Klaassens
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This week on the podcast I'm joined by Maggie Klaassens and we're talking all about the Sober Summit. The summit is LIVE this week starting on Wednesday, September 25th through Friday, September 27th. Sober Summit is a FREE 3-day online virtual event bringing together the best authors, podcasters, experts and influencers in the sober community to s…
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Think Thursday: The Iterative Mindset & Behavior Change
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Think Thursday Molly discusses the iterative mindset as a more effective approach to behavior change, particularly in reducing alcohol consumption. She explains that traditional goal-setting can lead to demotivation when failures occur, activating the brain's "habenula." Instead, the iterative mindset views change as a series of ongoing experiments…
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This week on the podcast I'm talking all about Binge Drinking and how to avoiding it. Inside the episode we'll be defining binge drinking, talking about tactics to help avoid binge drinking, and creating a mindset that will help support an alcohol minimalist lifestyle. New to the podcast? Download the Podcast Listening Guide. Want to schedule a cal…
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Think Thursday: How Mindset Changes the Physical Brain
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Think Thursday How Mindset Changes the Physical Brain Understanding the Purpose of Think Thursday 0:00 Molly Watts introduces Think Thursday, a new series from the Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, focused on neuroscience, behavior change, and mindset. The episodes will be short (10-12 minutes) and aim to deepen understanding of brain science. The goal i…
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35. What is Sobercurious? Challenging the Societal Pressure to Drink
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Ready to unlock a more intentional, joyful life? Empower yourself and choose when you want to drink. This week, Courtney explores the intentional shift towards mindful drinking and finding joy without alcohol. Hear her insights from a year-long, sober curious journey. You'll learn 6 tips on being sobercurious and intentional with your life. From no…
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Seek: An Alcohol Test for Women with Katie Garry
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Welcome to the first Monday edition of the Alcohol Minimalist podcast! This week I'm joined by Katie Garry from www.seekhealthtest.com Seek measures how alcohol impacts our health the same way we use fitness trackers to monitor things like our heart rate, glucose levels and menstrual cycle. Katie founded Seek with the belief that it should be easy …
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Summer Content Series: How to Change Your Beliefs & Thought Patterns with Elizabeth Benton, Primal Potential
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In the last of the Summer Content Series, I'm sharing a fantastic and important episode from Elizabeth Bento of the Primal Potential podcast. I often talk about Chasing Cupcakes and in this episode, Elizabeth is diving into Chapter 7 from the book to talk about what it takes to change your beliefs and thought patterns. Learn about three redirecting…
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Summer Content Series: Your Vote, Your Health: The Hidden Link with Elizabeth Sherman
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Continuing on with our Summer Content Series, I'm excited to share this episode from Total Health in Midlife with Elizabeth Sherman. It's such a great topic that is often overlooked...how does your vote impact your health? Visit: https://elizabethsherman.com/ Listen in as Elizabeth shares: The power of voting in shaping health-related laws and poli…
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Summer Content Series: 10 Mistakes on the Sinclair Method with Katie Lain, Thrive Alcohol Recovery
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Continuing on the Summer Content Series this week and we're joined by Katie Lain from Thrive Alcohol Recovery. Thrive supports people implementing the Sinclair Method using naltrexone. Interested in learning more? Check out Thrive. New to the podcast? Download the Podcast Listening Guide. Want to schedule a call to talk about how I work with people…
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34. Skincare Trends Exposed: w/ Renowned Dermatologist Ashish C. Bhatia, MD, FAAD
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Overwhelmed by the confusing skincare advice on social media? This episode will inspire you to go back to the basics. This week, Courtney sits down with renowned dermatologist Dr. Ashish Bhatia to uncover the secrets of radiant skin. Learn about powerful laser treatments, essential skincare routines, and the crucial role of sunscreen in maintaining…
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Summer Content Series: Your Certainty is Keeping You Stuck-Drop Doubt for Clarity with Paul Levitin
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This week we're continuing with the Summer Content Series and an episode from the Change Made Easy podcast with Paul Levitin. In this episode, you'll learn all about the connection between certainty and consistency, and how to drop doubt for clarity. Notable quotes: "Certainty is knowing factually and believing that the effort you are putting in ri…
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Summer Content Series: How We Cheat Ourselves of the Future We Dream Of-Monica Reinagel
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This week on the podcast I'm kicking off the summer content series with Monica Reinagel from the Change Academy Podcast. This episode focuses on how we cheat ourselves out of the future we dream of because we don't understand how our actions today create that future. Listen in to these key points: Stop waiting for the “perfect time” to start workin…
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33. Burn Off Anxiety: 5 Medication-Free Remedies to Soothe Your Mind
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Do you find yourself sounding like a broken record of "what ifs"? Let's break that cycle. This week, you'll learn how to curate your anxiety toolkit to live in the present. Courtney will guide you through sensory grounding exercises like the 54321 method and a gratitude practice that can be done in just 3 minutes. These strategies will help you bur…
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This week on the show I'm talking with Chris Whelan all about cannabis and his company, NamaCBD. Here all about how he's helping people understand the difference between CBD and the pyschoactive part of the plant, THC, and how to explore small doses to achieve different therapeutic effects. In his own words, this is how he describes his journey: "I…
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How to Change Your Mindset to Change Your Drinking Habits
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This week on the podcast I'm talking about mindset specifically as it applies to changing your drinking habits. I'm giving specific tips on how to uncover your thoughts and to determine if those thoughts are useful/helpful/true/necessary or kind in terms of helping you take the actions that you need to take to get the results that you want in your …
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32. Hardship to Happiness: Transforming the Past into Personal Power w/ Christina Marks
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Every day is a chance to rewrite your story. Today, Courtney is joined by MMA fighter Christina Marks to dive deep into how to transform your past hardships into personal power. Explore the art of saying no, embracing fear, and nurturing resilience. From the importance of positive self-talk to fostering a healthy family dynamic, their candid conver…
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Can You Enjoy Alcohol without Guilt?
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This week on the podcast, I'm talking about how to enjoy alcohol without guilt. When people are working on changing their drinking habits, it's very common to feel guilty about wanting to be "able to drink". We're breaking it all down and helping you focus your brain on all the positives that come from creating and keeping plans around alcohol. Res…
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