Angela Pugh
Angela Pugh
How to Break the 5PM Drinking Habit (Without Losing Your Mind)
How to Break the 5PM Drinking Habit (Without Losing Your Mind)
How to Break the 5PM Drinking Habit (Without Losing Your Mind)
Wednesday 6th August 2025
Break free from the 5PM drinking habit with Angela Pugh's practical tips and insights. Transform your evenings into moments of empowerment.
23 minutes
Inspiring
Supportive
Informative
Hopeful
Empowering
About this podcast
Author:
Angela Pugh
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
118 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Conquer the 5PM Craving Cycle with Angela Pugh
Episode Overview
- Identify and interrupt the craving cycle with physical actions.
- Reframe the end-of-day routine with alternative rewards.
- Recognise underlying emotions driving cravings.
- Utilise neuroplasticity to form new habits.
- Consistency over perfection in breaking habits.
"That 4PM craving isn't proof that you're weak; it's proof your brain is doing exactly what it's trained to do."
Picture this: It's 5PM, and you're caught in that familiar tug-of-war. You told yourself you wouldn't, but the pull towards a glass of wine feels like a siren's call. In this engaging episode of Addiction Unlimited, Angela Pugh breaks down the cycle of cravings that many face as the day winds down. With her signature no-nonsense style, Angela digs into why this 'witching hour' is such a hotbed for temptation and how you can take back control.
Angela, a seasoned life coach and recovering alcoholic, shares her own experiences of battling evening cravings, providing relatable anecdotes that might make you nod along. She introduces listeners to practical strategies like the 'interrupt ritual' and the '5PM flip', offering tangible steps to disrupt old habits and create new, healthier routines. From decision fatigue to emotional overload, Angela explains how these factors contribute to that end-of-day craving and offers solutions that go beyond mere willpower.
The episode also touches on the concept of neuroplasticity – your brain's ability to form new connections. It's a reminder that change is possible, even if it takes time and persistence. Angela's approach is all about building strength one decision at a time, helping you transform that 5PM struggle into a moment of empowerment. So, if you're tired of the same old routine and ready to reclaim your evenings, this episode might just be your game-changer.
With Angela's guidance, you'll find yourself equipped with tools to navigate those tricky hours with confidence and grace.