{"podcast":{"title":"ShameOver - The Drink Less Podcast","slug":"shameover-the-drink-less-podcast-6992327","podcast_index_feed_id":6992327,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/zJyRoNsP.rss","website_url":"https://shameover.me/","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/393b19d2-af00-456f-b0de-2636676adee4/logos/1cc3f2c3-26df-49c3-b3e5-39c78fe10de8.png","author":"Erica Mallery","episode_count":81,"summary":"ShameOver: The Drink Less Podcast helps women build a healthier relationship with alcohol—without quitting completely or living in shame. Hosted by Erica Mallery, alcohol mindset coach and former daily wine drinker (and weekend binge drinker), this podcast explores mindful drinking, harm reduction, nervous system regulation, and emotional wellness for women who want to drink less, feel better, and laugh more! If you’re tired of all-or-nothing sobriety messaging, sick of the shame spiral around drinking, or curious about Dry January alternatives, this podcast offers a compassionate, empowering approach to change. Each episode blends real talk, science-backed insights, and practical tools to help you understand why you drink, how to reduce overdrinking, and how to reconnect with yourself—without labels, rock bottoms, or giving up your social life. Topics include mindful drinking, moderation, rebound drinking, emotional regulation, identity, self-trust, and breaking free from the wine-o’clock detox-to-retox cycle. Lose the hangover, not the booze—and take your power back.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shameover-the-drink-less-podcast-6992327"},"episode":{"title":"What to Say When People Ask Why You’re Not Drinking (Confident Comebacks That Actually Work)","slug":"what-to-say-when-people-ask-why-you-re-not-drinking-confident-comebacks-that-actually-work","published_at":"2025-12-18T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shameover-the-drink-less-podcast-6992327/what-to-say-when-people-ask-why-you-re-not-drinking-confident-comebacks-that-actually-work","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shameover-the-drink-less-podcast-6992327","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/fa0b60aa7beeacc7c22aa726a29ef37229a2e9b450b517ac35fba2348557f571/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2Y2FkZjEyMS03MTAxLTQ2NDAtOWUwZi1hMWRhOGY3MDBhMDciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzOTNiMTlkMi1hZjAwLTQ1NmYtYjBkZS0yNjM2Njc2YWRlZTQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGQ1N2M1ZDhkMGQyOTBiMWY5ZWNkNjEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk0MWQ5NzlmMmViMTQ0ZmNkN2U2Njg0L2VyaWNhLWFuZC1zaGFtZW92ZXJzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI1LTEyLTE2X18yMy0xMy0xMy5tcDMifQ==.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/fa0b60aa7beeacc7c22aa726a29ef37229a2e9b450b517ac35fba2348557f571/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2Y2FkZjEyMS03MTAxLTQ2NDAtOWUwZi1hMWRhOGY3MDBhMDciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzOTNiMTlkMi1hZjAwLTQ1NmYtYjBkZS0yNjM2Njc2YWRlZTQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGQ1N2M1ZDhkMGQyOTBiMWY5ZWNkNjEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk0MWQ5NzlmMmViMTQ0ZmNkN2U2Njg0L2VyaWNhLWFuZC1zaGFtZW92ZXJzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI1LTEyLTE2X18yMy0xMy0xMy5tcDMifQ==.mp3","summary":"One of the hardest parts of drinking less isn’t the drink itself—it’s the questions . “Why aren’t you drinking?” “Just have one.” “Are you pregnant?” 😒 In this short, confidence-boosting episode, Erica Mallery—moderation coach and founder of ShameOver —teaches you how to shut down drink-pushing and awkward questions with ease , so you can stick to your plan without over-explaining or second-guessing yourself. You’ll learn: Why confidence matters more than the words you choose How hesitation invites pressure (and how to stop it) Simple, health-focused, neutral, and sassy drink-declining comebacks What to say when you want to keep it short and move on How to turn awkward moments into non-issues Why other people’s reactions have nothing to do with you This episode helps you stop: People pushing drinks on you Losing self-trust in social situations Feeling awkward or judged for drinking less Explaining yourself when you don’t owe anyone an explanation If you’ve ever searched: what to say when not drinking , how to say no to alcohol , drink less socially , decline drinks without being awkward , or mindful drinking confidence — this episode is for you. Save this episode and come back to it before any event where alcohol is involved . When you know your comeback and say it with confidence, the pressure disappears. To connect with Erica + ShameOver go to shameover.me to get started today. ***Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and reflects personal opinions and lived experience. It is not medical, mental health, or addiction treatment advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat any condition. 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