{"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":"When You’re Not Okay (And Why Numbing Makes It Worse)","slug":"when-you-re-not-okay-and-why-numbing-makes-it-worse","published_at":"2026-04-09T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shameover-the-drink-less-podcast-6992327/when-you-re-not-okay-and-why-numbing-makes-it-worse","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shameover-the-drink-less-podcast-6992327","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/178df074f0724daba7afe3c0b8c854e820ccce7aadb91773a2c79ba1e4bfbdce/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjOTk2OTIxZS01N2U5LTQ0ZTYtOWYwNi02ZDU5MWRmMjgwOTIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzOTNiMTlkMi1hZjAwLTQ1NmYtYjBkZS0yNjM2Njc2YWRlZTQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGQ1N2M1ZDhkMGQyOTBiMWY5ZWNkNjEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkNmE2NDFiMDA0Y2I1MDQyNzllYjU0L2VyaWNhLWFuZC1zaGFtZW92ZXJzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTQtOF9fMjEtMi0yNC5tcDMifQ==.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/178df074f0724daba7afe3c0b8c854e820ccce7aadb91773a2c79ba1e4bfbdce/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjOTk2OTIxZS01N2U5LTQ0ZTYtOWYwNi02ZDU5MWRmMjgwOTIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzOTNiMTlkMi1hZjAwLTQ1NmYtYjBkZS0yNjM2Njc2YWRlZTQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGQ1N2M1ZDhkMGQyOTBiMWY5ZWNkNjEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkNmE2NDFiMDA0Y2I1MDQyNzllYjU0L2VyaWNhLWFuZC1zaGFtZW92ZXJzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTQtOF9fMjEtMi0yNC5tcDMifQ==.mp3","summary":"If you’ve been feeling off lately… disconnected, unmotivated, or just not like yourself—this episode is for you. In this raw and unfiltered conversation, I’m sharing what’s been going on behind the scenes, including the recent loss in my family, navigating grief, and what happens when you can’t access your emotions the way you expect to. I am talking about: Why emotions come in waves (and sometimes hit out of nowhere) The surprising ways your body holds onto stress, grief, and unprocessed feelings What happens when you use alcohol to cope (and why it actually prolongs the pain) How to start feeling your emotions instead of avoiding them Simple ways to regulate your nervous system and reconnect with yourself This is your reminder that: You don’t have to be “strong” for everyone else. You don’t have to numb your way through hard seasons. And you are allowed to not be okay. Because drinking less isn’t about willpower… it’s about healing what’s underneath. If this resonates, share it with someone who needs to hear it. And if you’re ready to start changing your relationship with alcohol in a way that actually feels good, you know where to find me. Don't forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Work With Me If you’re ready to: Drink less without giving it up entirely Break the all-or-nothing cycle Regulate your nervous system Build confidence without alcohol Come join me inside 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. Always consult with a qualified healthcare or mental health professional about your spec…","meta_description":"If you’ve been feeling off lately… disconnected, unmotivated, or just not like yourself—this episode is for you. 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