{"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 111: Brilliant on Paper. Struggling in Real Life | Rethinking Alcohol |","slug":"ep-111-brilliant-on-paper-struggling-in-real-life-rethinking-alcohol","published_at":"2026-02-26T01:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-big-drink-rethink-6691442/ep-111-brilliant-on-paper-struggling-in-real-life-rethinking-alcohol","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/502cbb15-cb77-4f0c-9cc6-67bd941db3a2.mp3","summary":"We’ve taught young people how to achieve but have we taught them how to feel, struggle, and grow? Host Anna Donaghey is joined by consultant Joanna Lilley, who works with young adults at the crossroads of high school, university, and early adulthood, to explore why so many high-achieving students feel anxious, overwhelmed, and unprepared for life. Together, they discuss the emotional blind spots shaping a generation, from overprotection and crisis-driven support, to the relentless pursuit of perfection and the lure of numbing out through tech, alcohol, and quick fixes. You’ll also hear practical ideas for building genuine resilience, supporting emotional growth, and redefining success for both parents and teens. Here are the Highlights: 00:00 Welcome back & why helping kids handle stress matters 02:08 Why record numbers of students are struggling 04:09 Tech, overstimulation & the accountability gap after leaving home 05:27 Why current university support often misses the mark 10:22 Are parents unintentionally “fixing” too much? 11:29 Why adversity and struggle are key to building grit and resilience 15:22 Coping, numbing, and the pull toward quick-fix behaviors 18:10 Alcohol, substances, and the hidden culture of self-medication 21:00 The emotional blind spots that make numbing so tempting 23:12 How parents and schools can nurture real emotional intelligence and self-awareness 29:02 Why Gen Z are the anxious generation 33:57 How to support your teen without being a human shield for difficulty 35:09 Letting go, empty nests, and finding your own path 45:54 Why recovery, reflection, and even a gap year matter more than ever 47:43 How intuition, creativity, and downtime build long-term resilience. Anna’s book \"What Are You Thirsty For? Rethinking Alcohol and The Lif…","meta_description":"We’ve taught young people how to achieve but have we taught them how to feel, struggle, and grow? Host Anna Donaghey is joined by consultant Joanna Lilley…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3041,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-big-drink-rethink-6691442/episodes/ep-111-brilliant-on-paper-struggling-in-real-life-rethinking-alcohol/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-111-brilliant-on-paper-struggling-in-real-life-rethinking-alcohol.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}