{"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":"Why does drinking less feel SO hard… even when you genuinely want to change?","slug":"why-does-drinking-less-feel-so-hard-even-when-you-genuinely-want-to-change","published_at":"2026-05-18T17:36:46+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shameover-the-drink-less-podcast-6992327/why-does-drinking-less-feel-so-hard-even-when-you-genuinely-want-to-change","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shameover-the-drink-less-podcast-6992327","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5d4348509d4d04f18cb2c2da45aedf2adc98f25b4a8b9a63984b9baf38876732/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyMjA5MDE5MS1lNWMyLTRhMjAtOTYzNy03OGU5YTM2M2E1OTQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzOTNiMTlkMi1hZjAwLTQ1NmYtYjBkZS0yNjM2Njc2YWRlZTQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGQ1N2M1ZDhkMGQyOTBiMWY5ZWNkNjEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwYjM3NWRhNjhjNTVmYWM5MGI4N2UyL2VyaWNhLWFuZC1zaGFtZW92ZXJzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTUtMThfXzE3LTU5LTI1Lm1wMyJ9.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5d4348509d4d04f18cb2c2da45aedf2adc98f25b4a8b9a63984b9baf38876732/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyMjA5MDE5MS1lNWMyLTRhMjAtOTYzNy03OGU5YTM2M2E1OTQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzOTNiMTlkMi1hZjAwLTQ1NmYtYjBkZS0yNjM2Njc2YWRlZTQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGQ1N2M1ZDhkMGQyOTBiMWY5ZWNkNjEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwYjM3NWRhNjhjNTVmYWM5MGI4N2UyL2VyaWNhLWFuZC1zaGFtZW92ZXJzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTUtMThfXzE3LTU5LTI1Lm1wMyJ9.mp3","summary":"In this powerful conversation, I sit down with licensed psychotherapist Merrilee Burke, LMFT, to unpack what’s really going on underneath overdrinking, urges, self-sabotage, and the “why can’t I just stop at one?” cycle. Spoiler: it’s not because you’re weak, broken, or lacking willpower. We dive into: Why “sober or bust” messaging keeps so many people stuck The truth about mindful drinking + moderation How rebellion and people-pleasing can show up in your drinking The surprising role childhood conditioning can play Why tracking your drinking is awareness — not punishment The simple mindset shifts that can completely change your relationship with alcohol If you’ve ever felt frustrated because you KNOW you want to drink less… but part of you still keeps reaching for the wine anyway… this episode is for you. This is Part 1 of a 3-part conversation. Connect with Merrilee Burke, LMFT: Website: merrileeburke.com If this episode helped you, share it with a friend, leave a review, and make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss Part 2 next week — where we dive into alcohol, identity, fun, creativity, and why so many women feel like they forgot how to play without wine. And remember: You do not need more shame. You need support, awareness, and tools that actually work in real life. Want that support? Join my cohort starting June 1 ! 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