Molly Watts
Molly Watts, Author & Coach
The December Trap: Interrupting the Sin & Repent Cycle
The December Trap: Interrupting the Sin & Repent Cycle
The December Trap: Interrupting the Sin & Repent Cycle
Monday 22nd December 2025
Molly Watts tackles the 'sin and repent' cycle in December, offering practical advice for a healthier relationship with alcohol.
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Episode Overview
- Challenge permission-giving thoughts in real time.
- Use the 4S belief system: See, Soothe, Separate, Shift.
- Small consistent changes are more effective than drastic overhauls.
- Recognise the all-or-nothing mindset as a trap.
- Choose peace and mindfulness over indulgence.
"When we create that moral contrast, being bad now so we can be good later, we're reinforcing an all or nothing mindset."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? Molly Watts, host of The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, takes on the common 'sin and repent' cycle many face during the festive season. It's that familiar pattern where December becomes a month of indulgence with the promise of a fresh start in January. Molly's witty and relatable anecdotes shed light on how these seemingly harmless permission-giving thoughts, like 'It's the holidays, I deserve this,' can keep you stuck in old drinking habits.
Through her personal reflections and practical coaching tips, Molly challenges this mindset by advocating for small, consistent changes rather than waiting for the new year to overhaul everything. She introduces her 4S belief system—See, Soothe, Separate, Shift—to help listeners recognise and change these patterns in real-time. Molly's down-to-earth style makes this episode feel like a chat with a wise friend who's been through it all.
Her insights are grounded in both personal experience and neuroscience, offering a balanced approach to breaking free from the cycle of overindulgence and guilt. Whether you're planning a mostly dry January or just looking to rethink your relationship with alcohol, Molly's got practical advice that feels both achievable and empowering. So, if you're tired of the same old 'I'll fix it in January' script, why not start practising now? As Molly suggests, it's about progress, not perfection.
How will you choose peace today?