{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Alcohol Minimalist: Mindful Drinking & Behavior Change","title":"Check Up & Choices with Director Dr. Reid Hester, Ph.D","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1877,"description":"Have you grabbed your free e-book?  \"Alcohol Truths: How Much is Safe?\"  Go to www.mollywatts.com\nJoin my private FB group \"Change Your Alcohol Habit\" here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changeyouralcoholhabit\nHas this podcast helped you?  How about leaving a review: \n Itunes\nIn this episode, Dr. Reid Hester, Ph. D founder and science director of Check Up & Choices discusses the science of alcohol and the truth behind whether or not there is any benefit to drinking alcohol and what successful moderation really looks like. \nReid has been developing digital interventions for people with alcohol and drug problems for 25 years and has published more than 60 papers, books, and book chapters. He is a leader in his field, receiving multiple honors from his colleagues. Reid believes that helping individuals recover from substance misuse can have a significant positive impact on them, their families and their communities.\nOur conversation includes: \n Alcohol and Anxiety\nAlcohol and Sleep\nAlcohol and Negative Emotions \nAlcoholism as a Disease\nDrinking Habits\nUrges & Cravings\nAlcohol and Genetics \nSMART Recovery\nThis conversation is robust and full of great tips and viewpoints. \n Dr Reid Hester VITA\nCheckUp & Choices\nSMART Recovery\nModeration Management","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}