Molly Watts
Molly Watts, Author & Coach
When Drinking is a Part of Your Personality
When Drinking is a Part of Your Personality
When Drinking is a Part of Your Personality
Monday 29th September 2025
Explore how alcohol can become part of your identity and learn strategies to change that narrative with Molly Watts on The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast.
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Molly Watts
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Navigating Alcohol Dependency
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Alcohol can become part of one's identity through self-schemas.
- Changing drinking habits may feel like rewriting personal stories.
- Identity disruption can feel unsettling but is a natural part of growth.
- Use cognitive restructuring to separate thoughts from facts.
- Imagining a future self helps bridge the gap between current and desired identity.
Personality isn't permanent.
Ever wondered what it takes to untangle drinking from your personality? In this episode, Molly Watts, author and coach, tackles the tricky subject of how alcohol can become entwined with our identity. Whether you're known as the 'wine mom' or 'party guy,' these labels can make changing your drinking habits feel like you're rewriting your personal story. Molly delves into the psychology behind identity labels and how self-schemas shape our beliefs, making change feel daunting but not impossible.
You'll hear about status quo bias and how it keeps us stuck in familiar patterns, even when they're not serving us well. With a mix of science, psychology, and practical tools, Molly offers four evidence-based strategies to help you rethink your relationship with alcohol. From separating facts from stories to imagining a future self without alcohol, she provides actionable advice for anyone looking to redefine their identity beyond the bottle.
So, if you're gearing up for a more sober October, this episode is a great companion to start questioning those deeply ingrained beliefs about drinking. Are you ready to find the parts of yourself that have been overshadowed by alcohol? Dive into this insightful discussion and see where it leads you.