{"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. 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Maybe more reactive… more emotional… more combative… or just not you anymore? You’re not alone — and you’re not broken. In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s actually happening when alcohol starts to shift your personality… and why it’s not random. Because here’s the truth: Alcohol isn’t creating the problem — it’s exposing what hasn’t been processed. We dive into: Why your personality can change after “just a few” What’s really happening in your brain when your “off switch” disappears The hidden buildup of unprocessed emotions (and where they go) Why so many women feel pressure to “keep it together” — and how that backfires The connection between overgiving, depletion, and drinking How alcohol becomes a form of self-soothing (but not real regulation) The powerful shift from “what’s wrong with me?” → “what do I actually need?” And one of the most important takeaways: You’re not overreacting… you’re under-expressing. This episode is your invitation to get curious about what’s underneath your drinking — without shame, judgment, or extremes. 🚀 READY TO ACTUALLY CHANGE YOUR DRINKING? This is exactly why I created my Drinking Reset — to help you get back to the basics, understand your patterns, and uncover what’s really driving your habits. Not a sobriety program. Not restriction. Just real awareness, real tools, and real change. 👉 Join the reset here: https://stan.store/ShameOver/p/drink-less-reset-with-erica ***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…","meta_description":"Ever felt like you turn into a version of yourself you don’t even recognize after a few drinks? 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