Molly Watts
Molly Watts
Breaking an "Unbreakable" Drinking Habit
Breaking an "Unbreakable" Drinking Habit
Breaking an "Unbreakable" Drinking Habit
Wednesday 24th February 2021
Molly Watts shares how neuroscience can help you break entrenched drinking habits in The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Rewiring Your Drinking Habits: Molly Watts' Neuroscience-Based Approach
The key takeaway I want you to hear is that you are completely capable of breaking your unbreakable drinking habit.
Ever felt like your drinking habits are set in stone? Molly Watts knows the feeling all too well. In this episode of The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, she dives into the science behind why drinking can feel like an 'unbreakable' habit and how to change that narrative. Molly unpacks how alcohol messes with our brain chemistry, particularly dopamine—the 'feel-good' chemical that keeps us coming back for more.
But here's the kicker: alcohol is also a depressant, making us feel good and bad simultaneously. This paradox is part of what makes breaking the habit so tricky. Molly introduces the concept of neuroplasticity, explaining how our brains can form new neural pathways and why thinking better thoughts is key to this transformation. She also sheds light on why urges and cravings aren't signs of failure but opportunities to practice real willpower.
You don't have to spend your life gritting your teeth and resisting the urge to drink. Instead, learn to embrace and understand these cravings as part of the journey. If you're looking to reshape your relationship with alcohol and embrace a minimalist approach, this episode is packed with actionable insights and practical advice.