Molly Watts
Molly Watts, Author & Coach
Summer Content Series: How Zooming In Helps You Drink Less with Rachel Hart
Summer Content Series: How Zooming In Helps You Drink Less with Rachel Hart
Summer Content Series: How Zooming In Helps You Drink Less with Rachel Hart
Monday 18th August 2025
Explore how focusing on specific moments can help change your drinking habits with insights from Rachel Hart.
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Author:
Molly Watts
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Navigating Alcohol Dependency
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Focus on specific moments to understand drinking habits.
- Identify drink archetypes rather than negative self-perceptions.
- Challenge beliefs about addictive personalities and willpower.
- Explore the think-feel-act cycle for mindful drinking.
- Create a peaceful relationship with alcohol without deprivation.
The only thing you're ever going to find is a thought connected to a drink archetype.
Ever wondered how zooming in on a single moment could change your drinking habits? This episode of The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast might just have the answer. Molly Watts introduces Rachel Hart, a pivotal figure in the alcohol-reduction space, whose methods have influenced Molly's own journey. Rachel, host of the 'Take a Break' podcast, challenges the idea of making sweeping declarations about oneself based on drinking habits.
Instead, she advocates for focusing on specific moments to understand the real reasons behind reaching for that extra drink. Rachel's approach is all about understanding the 'think-feel-act' cycle. It's not just about having an addictive personality or lacking willpower; it's about recognising the thoughts and feelings that lead to action. Rachel believes that by examining these moments closely, you can identify drink archetypes – stories your brain tells you about alcohol.
These aren't reflections of who you are but learned behaviours that can be unlearned. Molly shares how Rachel's insights have helped her rethink her relationship with alcohol, moving away from shame and towards understanding. The episode offers a refreshing perspective on alcohol moderation, encouraging listeners to challenge their beliefs and explore alternative explanations for their drinking patterns. If you're looking to change your drinking habits without feeling deprived, this episode is a must-listen.
It offers practical advice on how to break free from negative self-perceptions and create a peaceful relationship with alcohol. Dive into this engaging discussion and see how zooming in on those moments can make all the difference.