{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Alcohol Minimalist: Mindful Drinking & Behavior Change","title":"Alcohol Awareness Month: Naltrexone, Binge Drinking & Long-Term Change with Katie Lain","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2720,"description":"In this compelling episode of the Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, Molly reconnects with Katie Lain, founder of Thrive Alcohol Recovery, to explore the power of neuroscience-based strategies for changing your relationship with alcohol. Katie shares her personal recovery story and how the Sinclair Method, a treatment protocol that uses the medication naltrexone, gave her a new lease on life.\nThis conversation goes beyond the medication to highlight the vital role of mindset, habit formation, and long-term commitment to behavior change. Molly and Katie discuss the real-world challenges people face in recovery, the importance of self-compassion, and how small, sustainable steps create the most lasting transformation.\nWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:\nHow the Sinclair Method works and why it’s effective for both binge and daily drinkers\nWhy medication is a support tool, not a standalone solution\nThe mental space that opens up when cravings start to fade\nThe average timeline to regain control and build a peaceful relationship with alcohol\nUnique challenges for binge drinkers, including compliance and thought patterns\nThe critical importance of mindset and identifying unconscious beliefs\nWhat to expect on the journey: setbacks, progress, and learning to keep going\nWhy self-compassion and curiosity are non-negotiables for long-term change\nKey Message:\nNaltrexone can be a powerful part of the journey, but it must be paired with thought work, intentional habit-building, and a willingness to take small steps forward—even after setbacks. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, and both Molly and Katie emphasize that you don’t have to wait until alcohol becomes a serious problem to start creating change.\nResources Mentioned:\nLearn more about Thrive Alcohol Recovery: thrivealcoholrecovery.com\nKatie Lain on YouTube, Instagram, and other social platforms\nMolly’s coaching programs and podcast archive: www.mollywatts.com\nLet’s Connect:\nWebsite: www.mollywatts.com\nInstagram:...","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}