Molly Watts
Molly Watts, Author & Coach
Drinking Alone & Drinking Secrecy: Why It's Important to Change
Drinking Alone & Drinking Secrecy: Why It's Important to Change
Drinking Alone & Drinking Secrecy: Why It's Important to Change
Monday 8th September 2025
Molly Watts discusses drinking alone and secrecy, offering tools for self-awareness and changing habits for a healthier relationship with alcohol.
23 minutes
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Molly Watts
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Navigating Alcohol Dependency
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
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Episode Overview
- Drinking alone isn't inherently problematic but can become habitual.
- Secrecy around drinking often involves self-deception.
- Tracking your reasons for drinking can increase self-awareness.
- Creating new rituals can disrupt autopilot drinking habits.
- Self-awareness is crucial for changing drinking behaviours.
"Drinking alone doesn't mean you have a problem, but if it becomes habitual, emotional, or automatic, it's something to look at more closely."
Ever wondered what it takes to shift drinking habits that often fly under the radar? In this engaging episode, Molly Watts tackles two behaviours that can quietly reinforce problematic patterns with alcohol: drinking alone and drinking secrecy. While these aren't direct diagnoses of alcohol use disorder, research shows they're linked to higher risks, especially when alcohol becomes a coping mechanism for stress or loneliness.
Molly sheds light on how these habits can manifest in everyday life and discusses the science behind them. She offers tools to recognise and shift these habits without shame or labels, promoting a peaceful relationship with alcohol. You'll find her approach refreshingly non-judgmental, encouraging listeners to ask themselves tough questions like "What purpose is this serving?" and "Is this really helping me relax?".
By tracking your reasons for drinking and creating new evening rituals, Molly helps you break free from autopilot drinking. She emphasises self-awareness as the key to change, reminding us that these behaviours are common but changeable. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone looking to make incremental improvements in their relationship with alcohol. Are you ready to explore these patterns in your own life?