Molly Watts
Molly Watts, Author & Coach
How Your Environment Shapes Your Drinking Habit
How Your Environment Shapes Your Drinking Habit
How Your Environment Shapes Your Drinking Habit
Monday 3rd November 2025
Explore how your surroundings impact drinking habits and learn practical tips for change in this insightful episode with Molly Watts.
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Episode Overview
- Understand how environmental cues trigger drinking habits.
- Learn practical experiments to disrupt automatic patterns.
- Recognise the emotional needs behind the urge to drink.
- Use environmental changes as short-term supports.
- Combine awareness with emotional curiosity for lasting change.
"Your environment doesn't cause your drinking, but it can reinforce it."
Ever wondered how your environment influences your drinking habits? In this engaging episode of The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, Molly Watts takes you on a journey through the subtle yet powerful ways your surroundings can shape your drinking behaviour. From the glass you use to the spot you sit in, these cues can trigger automatic drinking patterns without you even realising it. But fear not, Molly offers practical tips to help you break free from these habits.
Molly shares insights from behavioural psychology, explaining how environmental cues activate unconscious desires that lead to drinking. It's not just about willpower; it's about understanding the deeper emotional needs behind the habit. She discusses how changing small aspects of your environment, like swapping your glass or changing your usual drinking spot, can disrupt these automatic responses and create space for new choices.
With a touch of humour and a sprinkle of neuroscience, Molly encourages listeners to try practical experiments like clearing visual cues or creating a new wind-down zone. These changes, she explains, are not the solution but can be a bridge to greater awareness and sustainable change. By combining environmental awareness with emotional curiosity, you'll find the path to a more peaceful relationship with alcohol.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the intricate dance between environment and drinking habits. So, why not give it a go? Experiment with your surroundings and see what changes unfold.