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Ep 102: The Secret to Handling Cravings | Alcohol Coaching |
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- The Big Drink Rethink
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- Jan 2, 2026
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- 661
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Summary
If you’re already feeling the challenge of cutting back on drinking this January, you’re not alone and you don’t have to rely on sheer willpower. In this second mini episode, Anna returns to share the essential (and surprisingly gentle) secret to handling cravings and breaking free from autopilot habits. Building on the previous episode’s mindset shifts, Anna introduces the idea of noticing urges without judgment, explains why most cravings are signals about what you truly need, and guides listeners through the powerful practice of “urge surfing.” This is not about perfection or passing a test. It’s about curiosity, self-kindness, and baby steps toward a better relationship with drinking. You’ll walk away with a practical tool you can use tonight, and the knowledge that real change starts with tiny moments of awareness. Here are the Highlights: 00:00 January is tough, and feeling mixed emotions is normal 01:03 Mindset recap: why big declarations don’t work 01:20 Day two focus: Noticing urges, and why old patterns creep in 02:20 Why drinking habits are automatic 02:45 What’s underneath the craving? 03:37 The “magic” of noticing 04:26 Tiny moments of awareness versus gritted teeth 04:28 Zero-pressure reflection practice 05:02 Change begins with curiosity, not control 05:31 Your only job tonight: Just notice 05:49 What if tonight was just something to observe? 07:19 The reality: Most urges peak and fade within minutes 08:07 The power of letting an urge pass and discovering what your mind/body really wants 08:57 An urge is not an order; you do not have to act on it 09:26 Free urge surfing resources available at https://www.thebigdrinkrethink.com/toolkit-optin Tune in tomorrow for the next episode, and keep rethinking your relationship with drinking one gentle step at a tim…