{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Alcohol Minimalist: Mindful Drinking & Behavior Change","title":"Why \"It's Just a Habit\" is Holding You Back","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1315,"description":"Episode Summary:\nIn this episode of The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, Molly Watts unpacks a common misconception that keeps people stuck in their drinking habits: the belief that “It’s just a habit.” While it may seem like a harmless or even helpful perspective, this thought can actually prevent meaningful change.\nMolly discusses how drinking is not just a habit like brushing your teeth—it’s often an emotional response to deeper triggers. She explores how shifting your mindset from breaking a habit to addressing the underlying thoughts and emotions can lead to lasting, sustainable change.\nIf you’ve ever said to yourself, “My drinking is just a habit,” this episode is a must-listen. Tune in as Molly helps you reframe your relationship with alcohol and move toward a more peaceful, intentional way of drinking.\nWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:\n✅ Why the phrase “It’s just a habit” can actually keep you stuck\n✅ The difference between habits and emotional triggers related to drinking\n✅ How your thoughts create feelings, which then drive your desire to drink\n✅ Why focusing only on breaking the pattern (e.g., swapping a drink for tea) isn’t enough\n✅ How shifting your perspective can lead to sustainable change\nKey Takeaways:\n🔹 Drinking isn’t just about routine; it’s driven by thoughts and emotions.\n🔹 If you only focus on breaking the drinking habit (e.g., changing your routine), you’re missing the deeper cause.\n🔹 The key to sustainable change is addressing the why behind your drinking.\n🔹 Creating a peaceful relationship with alcohol requires looking beyond actions to thoughts and emotions.\n👉 If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe and leave a review!\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...","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}