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Summer's Greatest Hits: How to Drink Like an Alcohol Minimalist
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- Aug 17, 2026
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Summary
What does it actually look like to drink like an Alcohol Minimalist? This week, as part of Summer’s Greatest Hits, I’m revisiting one of the most downloaded and foundational episodes of the Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, originally released in September 2022. Being an Alcohol Minimalist isn’t just about counting drinks or adding more alcohol-free days to your calendar. It’s about changing the way you think about alcohol, planning intentionally, paying attention to how alcohol affects your body, and ultimately creating a relationship with alcohol that feels peaceful—not restrictive, stressful, or out of control. In this episode, I’m sharing practical strategies you can use when you choose to drink, including how alcohol by volume affects what actually counts as a standard drink, why eating before you drink matters, and how slowing down can make it easier to stick to your plan. I also talk about an important distinction that sits at the heart of the Alcohol Minimalist approach: I don’t drink alcohol with the intention of getting drunk. If intoxication is the primary reason you want to drink—if alcohol is how you escape, let go, numb out, or create fun—that’s worth getting curious about. Your most peaceful relationship with alcohol might look different than someone else’s, and for some people, that may ultimately mean choosing not to drink at all. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why making a drinking plan ahead of time is an act of empowerment—not punishment or deprivation How small, 1% improvements can help you build evidence that you are capable of changing your drinking habits Why checking the alcohol by volume (ABV) matters, especially with higher-ABV beers like IPAs How choosing lower-ABV beverages or combining alcoholic and non-alcoholic options can reduce your total al…