{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Journey to the Sunnyside | Mindful Drinking & Alcohol Health","title":"Why You Keep Making Drinking Decisions You Regret (And How to Stop)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":629,"description":"Ever told yourself you’d only have one drink—only to wake up regretting it? Or started the week determined to cut back, only to throw that plan out the window by Friday? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re breaking down why your brain keeps tricking you into making drinking decisions you regret and, more importantly, how to break the cycle. We’ll explore how different “versions” of you—morning-you, evening-you, social-you—battle over your choices, why decision fatigue and emotional triggers make it harder to follow through, and how social settings influence what and how much you drink. But here’s the good news: once you understand these patterns, you can outsmart them. We’re sharing practical, science-backed strategies to help you recognize these mental shifts in real time and set yourself up for success—without relying on willpower alone. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why do I keep making the same mistakes with drinking?” this episode is for you.\n\nWant to drink less with no pressure to quit? Go to https://ctbk.co/4doo5dq for a free 15-day trial.\n--\nListen to Journey to the Sunnyside Podcast: https://bit.ly/4bxCqT3\nSubscribe to Sunnyside’s YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3zuoID4\n\nRELATED ARTICLES FROM THE SUNNYSIDE BLOG:\n\n Why You Keep Making Drinking Decisions You Regret (And How to Stop)\nWhat Can Happen After The First Big Change In Drinking\nWhy Hangovers Don't Stop You From Drinking (And What Does)\nCONNECT WITH SUNNYSIDE:\n- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joinsunnyside/\n- Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/joinsunnyside/\n- Twitter:  https://x.com/joinsunnyside\n- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joinsunnyside\nABOUT SUNNYSIDE: Sunnyside is the #1 alcohol moderation app that helps you drink less without any shame, guilt, or pressure to quit. Optimize your alcohol habits to achieve benefits like sleeping better, losing weight, feeling more energy, and saving money. We know that an all-or-nothing approach doesn’t work for everyone, so we focus on helping you...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/0o41FZUSPCpNz08JujrkeFAcVtcwgngb7qx0OPiqLr8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ5Nzc2LzE3MDc5/NjA2MDEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}