Molly Watts
Molly Watts, Author & Coach
Being "Good" All Week & Weekend Overdrinking
Being "Good" All Week & Weekend Overdrinking
Being "Good" All Week & Weekend Overdrinking
Monday 15th September 2025
Explore why being 'good' all week may lead to weekend overdrinking and discover tips for sustainable change.
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Molly Watts
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Navigating Alcohol Dependency
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Breaking the Cycle: Weekday Restraint and Weekend Overindulgence
Episode Overview
- Understand why weekday restraint often leads to weekend overindulgence.
- Learn how emotional pressure builds up throughout the week.
- Discover strategies for incorporating micro restorations during weekdays.
- Challenge the belief that moderation isn't possible for everyone.
- Find ways to create peace with alcohol and yourself.
"You're not broken; you're a human being whose brain is trying to solve for relief the best way it knows how."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? In this episode, Molly Watts tackles a common pitfall for many habit drinkers: being 'good' all week only to overindulge on the weekends. If you've ever found yourself thinking, 'I don't drink Monday through Thursday, but come Friday, all bets are off,' then you're in the right place.
Molly breaks down the emotional and cognitive patterns that lead to this cycle, highlighting how suppressing feelings and 'white-knuckling' through the week can set you up for weekend overdrinking. Molly challenges the notion that moderation isn't for everyone and offers fresh perspectives on how to manage your drinking habits. She dives into emotional pressure, habit learning, and the importance of building in relief before your brain demands it in the form of alcohol.
Through relatable anecdotes and practical advice, Molly encourages listeners to examine what 'being good' really means and whether it brings peace or just adds pressure. You'll also get tips on creating 'micro restorations' during the week to prevent emotional pressure from building up. By planning moments of relaxation and addressing emotional needs before the weekend hits, you can break the cycle of binge drinking. So, why wait for Friday night to unwind?
Discover how to find peace with alcohol and yourself by asking not what's wrong with you on weekends, but what you're ignoring during the week. Feeling stuck in a cycle of weekend overdrinking? This episode offers actionable insights to help you find balance and peace with alcohol. Are you ready to make a change?