{"podcast":{"title":"The Big Drink Rethink","slug":"the-big-drink-rethink-6691442","podcast_index_feed_id":6691442,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-big-drink-rethink/","website_url":"https://www.thebigdrinkrethink.com/podcast","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/ff4686d6-b0f4-440e-ab16-2a87b6ed77eb/b523631-d77f-d4d-4c5e-f00cbf6d85f-tbdr-podcast-artwork2.jpg","author":"Anna Donaghey","episode_count":135,"summary":"The Big Drink Rethink is a podcast for anyone questioning their relationship with alcohol - whether you want to quit, drink less, take a break, or just explore the role alcohol plays in your life. Hosted by Alcohol Mindset Coach and Author, Anna Donaghey, each episode blends lived experience, psychological insight, and powerful tools to help you create change - gently, intelligently, without pressure, and in a way that opens up your life. Featuring expert guests, real stories, and practical strategies, this podcast offers a refreshingly smart, non-judgemental space to reflect, grow, and explore the life you want. Because rethinking your drinking isn’t about missing out. It’s about tuning in. It’s not about restriction - it’s about making space. To feel clearer, live more fully, and ask one honest question: What are you really thirsty for?","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T12:21:50.792018+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-big-drink-rethink-6691442"},"episode":{"title":"Ep 103: 5 Ideas to Make This Month Easier | Alcohol Coaching |","slug":"ep-103-5-ideas-to-make-this-month-easier-alcohol-coaching","published_at":"2026-01-03T01:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-big-drink-rethink-6691442/ep-103-5-ideas-to-make-this-month-easier-alcohol-coaching","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-big-drink-rethink-6691442","url":"https://www.thebigdrinkrethink.com/podcast","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fa523d1a-a84c-44ad-a144-69fa335661ea.mp3","summary":"Struggling to keep your momentum as the novelty of cutting back on drinking starts to wear off? You’re not alone. In this third mini episode, Anna Donaghey returns with five practical, pressure-free ideas to support you through January, especially when willpower is fading and real-life challenges kick in. Building on previous mindset shifts, Anna sidesteps perfection and “shoulds,” guiding you to focus on what you actually want from life (not just what you’re trying to avoid). She invites listeners to rethink their motivation, reframe inevitable wobbles as valuable learning moments, and gently plan supportive evenings that help you feel safe and soothed and not stressed. You’ll learn the ultimate nervous system hack (intentional breathing), why small rituals matter more than big gestures, and why celebrating tiny gains is the most powerful way to stay on track. Here are the Highlights: 00:00 Welcome back to the mini series, for a new year kickstart 01:09 The novelty wears off, how to get real momentum in sober curiosity 01:31 Five simple, practical ideas, not willpower, but gentle support 01:49 Swap “not allowed” thinking for “is my life good enough right now?” 02:42 Motivation from desire, not discipline or fear 03:18 The pull towards a better life is stronger than willpower 04:39 Wobbles are normal, it takes time to learn new habits 07:12 Treat setbacks with curiosity, not moral judgment 07:34 Plan evenings lightly, enjoy tiny, soothing rituals 10:12 The incredible power of intentional breathing (box breathing) 13:39 Pay attention to what’s getting better 14:32 Pick one idea to shape your evening, even if it’s gentle and small 14:54 What if this month was about becoming someone you feel good being? 15:04 The journey continues with more episodes and resources. Anna’s…","meta_description":"Struggling to keep your momentum as the novelty of cutting back on drinking starts to wear off? You’re not alone. In this third mini episode, Anna Donaghe…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":988,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-big-drink-rethink-6691442/episodes/ep-103-5-ideas-to-make-this-month-easier-alcohol-coaching/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-big-drink-rethink-6691442/ep-103-5-ideas-to-make-this-month-easier-alcohol-coaching.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}