{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Alcohol Minimalist: Mindful Drinking & Behavior Change","title":"Why \"Mostly Dry January\" is Enough","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":976,"description":"It’s the first full week of the new year — and if Dry January is on your mind, than this episode is for you. \nIn this solo episode, Molly shares insights from her current Mostly Dry January program and explains why your month doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful. You’ll learn what the science says about cutting back (even partially), how to rewire your drinking habits using positive reinforcement, and why “mostly dry” is more than enough.\nIf you're ready to ditch the all-or-nothing mindset and start building real momentum with your relationship with alcohol, this episode will help you do it — one small decision at a time.\n In This Episode:\nWhy “failing” Dry January doesn’t mean starting over\nWhat research says about partial reductions in alcohol\nThe real reason willpower isn’t working — and what to try instead\nHow to use temptation bundling to feel good about change\nWhy moderation isn’t an excuse — it’s a skill\nResources & Links:\nDownload the Temptation Bundling Worksheet\nCreate alcohol-free routines that feel good — not forced.\n Download the PDF\nExplore Drink-Less Success\nA 30-day neuroscience-based support system for peaceful drinking habits.\n Start Drink-Less Success\nTry the Sunnyside App (15-day free trial)\nMolly’s top recommendation for mindful drink tracking.\n Join Sunnyside\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 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink.\nAbstinence from alcohol\nAbstinence from alcohol is the best choice for people who take medication(s) that interact with alcohol, have health conditions that could be exacerbated by alcohol (e.g. liver disease), are pregnant or may become pregnant...","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}