You want to change your relationship with drinking, but other than listening to the podcast, you’re not doing anything about it. 

This paralysis, while frustrating, is actually very normal. 

Explore the three reasons this happens and how they relate to your cravings, your beliefs about failure, and your vision of the future. 

Discover why your unwillingness to act isn’t illogical but actually an important piece of how the habit works. 

In this episode, you’ll find a new perspective that will help make it easier to take the plunge and stop waiting around for your drinking to change on its own.

Take the free Drink Archetype quiz to understand your drinking patterns and how to address them effectively: http://drinktype.com

Discover alternative approaches to drinking less inside our membership program, Take a Break: https://rachelhart.com/tab/

Get the full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/381

Who cares? How many times have you poured yourself a drink after silently uttering these words to yourself?

If you’re like most people, the answer is a lot.

Hidden behind “Who cares?” is a powerful tension that, if revealed, will help you say no to your cravings.

Tune in and discover why this particular excuse is so good at sabotaging your commitment and what’s actually required in order to successfully change your relationship with alcohol. 

Do you know your drink type? Take the free Drink Archetype quiz and discover which of the eight drinking patterns applies to you: http://drinktype.com

Want to feel more in control and have a healthier relationship with alcohol? Join the Take a Break membership: https://rachelhart.com/tab/

Get the full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/380

You know the scenario. You promised not to drink tonight… but by 5 o’clock, you’re ready for a drink.

Or you told yourself you would only have one drink at happy hour, but then your friend suggests another round.

“I’ll be good tomorrow” is an excuse you’ve probably told yourself many times before.

Why is it so easy to fall into this trap, even when you have plenty of evidence that tomorrow you’ll wish you had said no?

Tune in and discover why this excuse is so insidious and the best way to combat it.

After listening to this episode, you’ll never hear the excuse “I’ll be good tomorrow” the same way again.

Do you know your drink type? Take the free Drink Archetype quiz and discover which of the eight drinking patterns applies to you: http://drinktype.com

Want to feel more in control and have a healthier relationship with alcohol? Join the Take a Break membership: https://rachelhart.com/tab/

Get the full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/379

In this episode, we cover a scenario that may be familiar. You start drinking and then convince yourself to continue because "Why stop now?" This mindset isn't just about alcohol; it can also happen with food and spending. Many of us develop a habit of letting things like an empty glass or a finished package override our feelings of fullness.

Listen to understand why we make this excuse and how to stop, even after you've begun. Learning to stop is a key step in teaching your brain to manage cravings. Understand why accepting that mistakes are part of the journey and not a sign of failure.

Take the free Drink Archetype quiz for insights into your drinking habits and effective strategies for change: http://drinktype.com

Discover alternative approaches to drinking less inside our membership program, Take a Break: https://rachelhart.com/tab/

Get the full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/378

In this episode, we tackle a familiar scenario: you've made progress in reducing your drinking, but then a special celebration comes up. So, how do you stay on track with your commitment? 

The answer isn’t what you may expect. Discover how your Drink Archetypes, especially The Upgrade, can act like blinders in these moments and the exact question to ask yourself to change your perspective.

Remember, working with your excuses around special occasions is about moving toward pleasure, not away from it. 

Wondering if you’re The Upgrade archetype?

Take the quiz: http://drinktype.com

Listen to the episode all about this archetype: https://rachelhart.com/upgrade-archetype/

Discover alternative approaches to drinking less inside our membership program, Take a Break: https://rachelhart.com/tab/

Get the full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/377

We all face moments where life doesn’t match our expectations. We often feel this most acutely when trying to change our relationship with alcohol. In this episode, you’ll hear about the universality of the thought, “This is not what my life is supposed to look like.”

Explore the connection between this thought and various Drink Archetypes. You’ll come to understand that its presence goes beyond any specific archetype. Discover how this reflection on our lives is deeply tied to our current state of self and emotions.

Take the free Drink Archetype quiz to understand the root causes of your drinking: http://drinktype.com

Discover alternative approaches to drinking less inside our membership program, Take a Break: https://rachelhart.com/tab/

Get the full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/376

If you’re like most people, you’ve probably told yourself if you had more willpower, it would be easier to drink less. 

This episode delves into the limitations of willpower and why it often falls short. Discover the skill set most people overlook when trying to drink less.

You’ll also learn about the eight Drink Archetypes, and how they fit into your struggle with self-discipline. Walk away with tools that make it easier to keep your commitments.

Join the challenge, Drink Less in 5 Days starting April 8th, for tools and coaching on drinking less without relying on willpower: https://rachelhart.com/drinkless/

Take the free Drink Archetype quiz to understand your drinking patterns and how to address them effectively: http://drinktype.com

Discover alternative approaches to drinking less inside our membership program, Take a Break: https://rachelhart.com/tab/

Get the full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/375

Have you ever thought that if you could just figure out how to stay motivated, then it would be easier to say no to a drink?

You’re not alone. Motivation is a concept that many grapple with. This episode sheds light on where motivation comes from and how to find more of it.

Learn the real reason your progress is slower than you want it to be. Uncover how to change more effectively with some simple questions to ask yourself.

Take the free Drink Archetype quiz and learn the specific tools to drink less for your drink type: https://findyourdrinktype.com/

Join our monthly membership. We will provide you with everything you need to drink less, rarely, or not at all. Join us: https://rachelhart.com/tab/

Get the full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/374

Pouring a drink at the end of the day can be a treat. But it can easily sabotage your goal of changing your relationship with alcohol. Especially if you have a love-hate relationship with your desire for rewards. 

This episode will help you stop framing the reward you want as good or bad. Instead, you’ll learn why it’s important to view the desire for a drink as neutral, and how that can help you tap into the inner workings of the habit. 

Discover the real problem when it comes to wanting to reward yourself at the end of the day, and why a drink might actually be a mismatch for what you truly need.

Get the full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/373

Using alcohol as a remedy for a hangover is so common that it has its own term: “the hair of the dog.” Discover why some people swear by this and what’s really happening when you drink to feel better. 

This episode explains the real reason hangovers feel bad (it’s not what you think). We explore why so many people promise “never again” after a hangover, only to go back on their word. And we examine why you should be a scientist—not a moralist—when you’re looking for relief.

Get the full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/372

Revisit (or listen for the first time) to the celebration of our 100th episode of the Take a Break podcast. In this episode I’m comb through the archives of the past 99 episodes and pull out some of the most important concepts and lessons from each episode. This is an excellent review for you to look at what your next layer of work is and if you’re a new listener, you’re getting the best overview you could possibly get to help you figure out which episodes you need/want to dig deeper into first.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.rachelhart.com/100