Molly Watts: Change How You Think, Change How You Drink — Rewiring Your Alcohol Habits | Episode 31Molly Watts: Change How You Think, Change How You Drink — Rewiring Your Alcohol Habits | Episode 31
Brain Shaman
Molly Watts discusses how understanding alcohol's impact on the brain can help you change your drinking habits.
59:13•10 Jul 2023
Molly Watts on Rethinking Alcohol: Changing Habits for a Healthier Mind
Episode Overview
- Molly challenges traditional narratives around alcohol, advocating for reimagining the relationship with alcohol and understanding the trade-offs.
- She emphasizes the need to become aware of unconscious thinking and lower brain activity, using cognitive behavioural therapy techniques to create new, adaptive habits.
- Molly discusses the interconnectedness of addiction, the impact of dopamine on habit formation, and the need to replace negative habits with more adaptive ones.
- She shares her personal journey with alcohol, highlighting her transformation from overcoming challenges to becoming a coach and author to help others break unhelpful habits.
“In the end, what it ended up being what actually is true and what I learned and how I eventually changed my relationship with alcohol was getting educated on some of the neuroscience behind alcohol and understanding what was actually happening in my brain.”
Ever wondered how your brain really reacts to alcohol? In this episode of 'Brain Shaman', Michael Waite has a deep chat with Molly Watts, the host of The Alcohol Minimalist podcast. They tackle some pretty big questions about alcohol and the brain. Molly shares her insights on how alcohol impacts neurotransmitters like glutamate and GABA, and what that means for our mental health. She also dives into the concept of 'gray area' drinking and why it's important to recognize it.
This isn't just about cutting out alcohol completely; it's about understanding the trade-offs and making informed choices. Molly's personal journey with alcohol is both relatable and inspiring. She explains how learning about the neuroscience of alcohol helped her change her own habits and how cognitive behavioural therapy can play a role in this transformation. If you're curious about how to rewire your relationship with alcohol and make more conscious decisions, this episode is a must-listen.
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