Molly Watts
Molly Watts, Author & Coach
Understanding Your Two Drinking Selves
Understanding Your Two Drinking Selves
Understanding Your Two Drinking Selves
Monday 6th October 2025
Explore the science of your two drinking selves with Molly Watts. Learn how to transform habits and embrace mindful drinking choices.
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Author:
Molly Watts
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Categories:
Navigating Alcohol Dependency
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Understand the automatic and intentional selves in decision-making.
- Learn how System 1 and System 2 influence drinking habits.
- Discover practical strategies to train your brain for mindful choices.
- Explore the role of neuroplasticity in changing habits.
- Recognise the impact of decision fatigue on alcohol consumption.
"The you who drinks is not all of you. It's a pattern."
Ever wondered what it takes to truly understand your drinking habits? In this episode, Molly Watts takes listeners on a fascinating journey into the science of our 'two drinking selves.' If you've ever felt like you're in a tug-of-war with yourself over drinking decisions, you're not alone.
Molly introduces the idea of the automatic self and the intentional self, inspired by Daniel Kahneman’s 'Thinking, Fast and Slow.' She explains how System 1, your fast, emotional brain, often dictates your drinking choices, while System 2, your slow, rational brain, is the key to making intentional changes. Molly shares how these systems impact your habits and how you can train your brain to favour the intentional self.
She offers practical tips for rewiring your brain through neuroplasticity, encouraging listeners to pause before drinking and rehearse their future selves. By understanding these two systems, you can transform your relationship with alcohol without feeling deprived. This episode is packed with insights on how to overcome ingrained patterns and embrace a more mindful approach to drinking. So, are you ready to meet the other you—the one who can enjoy life without alcohol being in control?
Tune in and discover the power of your intentional self.