{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Alcohol Minimalist: Mindful Drinking & Behavior Change","title":"Revisiting: How to Avoid Binge Drinking","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2010,"description":"Episode Summary:\nIn this timely revisited episode of the Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, Molly dives deep into the topic of binge drinking—what it is, how it affects your brain, and most importantly, how to avoid it. In the spirit of No Binge November, Molly reflects on the broader implications of binge behavior across all areas of life, not just alcohol. She challenges long-held assumptions, shares science-backed insights, and offers both mindset shifts and practical tools to help you reduce or eliminate binge episodes.\nWhether you’ve ever thought, “I’m not a binge drinker,” or you've struggled with black-and-white thinking like, “Once I start, I can’t stop,” this episode provides clarity, context, and encouragement to build a more peaceful, mindful relationship with alcohol.\nWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:\nWhy binge drinking might look different than you think\nThe scientific definition of binge drinking from the NIH\nHow higher ABV drinks can quietly turn moderate drinking into binge drinking\nThe impact of binge drinking on your brain and behavior\nMindset patterns that contribute to binge episodes\nTools and strategies to help you stay mindful and break the cycle\nKey Takeaways:\nBinge drinking isn’t just about getting sloppy drunk—it can be more subtle, and many daily drinkers may unknowingly meet the criteria.\nA typical IPA may pack more alcohol than you realize, impacting your overall intake more than expected.\nMindset plays a powerful role—believing \"I just can't stop\" can become a self-fulfilling prophecy.\nThe goal of being an alcohol minimalist inherently means avoiding binge episodes and embracing calm, controlled drinking habits.\nLow risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:\nHealthy men under 65:\nNo more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.\nHealthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older:\nNo more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week.\nOne drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/zu3PtA3XzNKb2qSH95OKvfAaoixqds182Hao41kpkws/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wZjY5/NjVmY2Y2MGQ0NmMx/NGNiMzdiZGY0OTMz/OWQzMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}