{"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 You Drink (or Shop, Scroll, Snack): Nervous System Regulation + Confidence With Strong By Sarah","slug":"why-you-drink-or-shop-scroll-snack-nervous-system-regulation-confidence-with-strong-by-sarah","published_at":"2026-02-25T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shameover-the-drink-less-podcast-6992327/why-you-drink-or-shop-scroll-snack-nervous-system-regulation-confidence-with-strong-by-sarah","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shameover-the-drink-less-podcast-6992327","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e4705ad05959972f3b07bef5efbdc7ae602b2ee8c1254f0b27ee1e2b48b3cd54/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5MTZmMjRlMS05NjkyLTRjYmYtYWZkMS0wNDk1ZjViMjU0NGYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzOTNiMTlkMi1hZjAwLTQ1NmYtYjBkZS0yNjM2Njc2YWRlZTQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGQ1N2M1ZDhkMGQyOTBiMWY5ZWNkNjEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5OGJhOTNmNWM0MzYxMzk3NzkxMzNiL2VyaWNhLWFuZC1zaGFtZW92ZXJzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTItMjBfXzIwLTQ4LTM1Lm1wMyJ9.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e4705ad05959972f3b07bef5efbdc7ae602b2ee8c1254f0b27ee1e2b48b3cd54/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5MTZmMjRlMS05NjkyLTRjYmYtYWZkMS0wNDk1ZjViMjU0NGYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzOTNiMTlkMi1hZjAwLTQ1NmYtYjBkZS0yNjM2Njc2YWRlZTQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGQ1N2M1ZDhkMGQyOTBiMWY5ZWNkNjEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5OGJhOTNmNWM0MzYxMzk3NzkxMzNiL2VyaWNhLWFuZC1zaGFtZW92ZXJzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTItMjBfXzIwLTQ4LTM1Lm1wMyJ9.mp3","summary":"In Part 2 of my conversation with Sarah from Strong By Sarah, we move beyond metabolism and into something deeper: Why so many women use alcohol, food, shopping, scrolling, or over-exercising to regulate their nervous systems. If you’ve ever: Poured a drink to calm down Used wine to feel more confident in social situations Found yourself replacing alcohol with snacking or online shopping Struggled with anxiety after drinking Felt social pressure around alcohol This episode is for you. We talk about: Nervous system regulation for women Why alcohol worsens anxiety and depression How cortisol and stress impact cravings Social pressure and drinking culture Confidence without liquid courage Replacing habits without swapping one vice for another Boundaries and changing your circle Alcohol and identity Why “just have one” isn’t always simple Practical coping strategies that actually work Sarah shares her personal journey of walking away from alcohol, how she stopped romanticizing drinking, and what helped her build real confidence without needing a cocktail in her hand. We also talk about: Cigarettes, appetite control, and food restriction patterns Chronic stress and coping mechanisms Building regulation skills as an adult If you’re trying to drink less without quitting completely — or you’re curious about your relationship with alcohol — this episode will help you understand the psychology and physiology behind it. You don’t need more willpower. You need awareness, regulation tools, and support. 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. 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