How Your Thinking About Alcohol Is Keeping You StuckHow Your Thinking About Alcohol Is Keeping You Stuck
Addiction Unlimited
Have you ever tried to control your drinking with rules like, only on weekends, only two drinks, only on special occasions… only to find yourself breaking them? Have you ever told yourself, "I'm not really an alcoholic," just to justify drinking?
24:17•5 Mar 2025
Breaking Free: How Your Thoughts on Alcohol Keep You Stuck
Episode Overview
- Recognise the trap of moderation and its impact on your life.
- Understand the importance of being honest about your relationship with alcohol.
- Compare your behaviours with those of non-alcoholic individuals to gain perspective.
- Acknowledge the time and energy wasted on trying to control drinking.
- Focus on self-love and acceptance as part of the recovery journey.
“I would rather go through life sober, believing I'm an alcoholic, than go through life drunk, trying to convince myself that I'm not”
Have you ever found yourself making rules about your drinking, only to break them time and time again? Angela Pugh, the savvy sober entrepreneur and Professional Coach, dives into this common struggle in the Addiction Unlimited podcast. In this episode, she explores how our thinking about alcohol keeps us stuck in unhealthy patterns.
Angela's no-nonsense approach is refreshing as she shares her own experiences of trying to control her drinking and the harsh reality that moderation is often just a trap. She discusses the deceptive comfort of feeling in control and how it ultimately keeps you trapped in a cycle of broken promises and self-loathing. Angela brings a unique perspective by comparing her past behaviours with those of her non-alcoholic mother, shedding light on the distorted thinking that often accompanies addiction.
This episode is packed with practical advice, such as recognising the time and energy wasted on trying to moderate drinking and the importance of being honest with yourself about your relationship with alcohol. Angela's candid reflections and motivational insights make this episode a must-listen for anyone struggling with alcohol or supporting someone who is. Are you ready to break free from the cycle and start living a life of freedom and self-love? Tune in to find out how.

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