# 471: I love the taste of my favorite drink [Thought Swap]

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Podcast: [Take a Break from Drinking](https://stenobird.com/podcast/take-a-break-from-drinking-799221)
Published: 2026-06-02T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rachelhart.com/i-love-the-taste-of-my-favorite-drink/
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Duration seconds: 1550

## Resource

Does saying no to a drink feel hard because you genuinely love the taste? When alcohol feels tied to pleasure, sophistication, or making an experience feel more special, cutting back can seem pointless or even joyless. After all, why deny yourself something you truly enjoy? In this Thought Swap episode, we're exploring the belief "I love the taste of my favorite drink" through a different lens. Instead of trying to demonize alcohol or convince yourself that you shouldn't enjoy it, this episode focuses on curiosity. Find a personalized approach that helps you change your habit in my new book, The Ultimate Guide to Drinking Less , here: https://rachelhart.com/guide/ Discover alternative approaches to drinking less inside our membership program, Take a Break: https://rachelhart.com/tab/ Get the full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/471

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