How to Drink Less
You don’t have to hit rock bottom. You don’t need to call yourself an alcoholic. And you definitely don’t have to commit to never drinking again if that feels too scary.
How to Drink Less is for anyone who’s ready for a healthier, more intentional relationship with alcohol—whether you’re just starting on your sober-curious journey, trying to cut back on drinking, or looking for a new way to control alcohol cravings without relying only on willpower.
Hosted by sobriety coach and hypnotist Adriana Cloud, this podcast combines practical neuroscience, psychology, and mindset coaching to help you:
—understand why you drink (and sometimes overdrink);
—retrain your brain’s reward system and habit loops;
—stop drinking on autopilot;
—manage cravings without feeling deprived;
—build confidence and emotional resilience as you drink less;
—feel more in control around alcohol.
No judgment, no scare tactics, and no pressure to be perfect—just practical tools and compassionate support from someone who’s been there.
As a former daily drinker, Adriana knows firsthand how challenging it can be to break a habit that's been decades in the making. Now, as a certified Gray Area Drinking coach and hypnotist, she uses her training and personal experience to help others take the leap and build the beautiful sober (or sober-ish) life they truly want.
Ready to change your drinking habits and feel better—for good? Start listening today.
Learn more at www.adrianacloud.com.
How to Drink Less
62. How to Manage Cravings without Willpower
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If you're trying to drink less or quit completely, cravings can feel like the hardest part.
One minute you're fine. The next, your brain is telling you that a drink sounds like the best idea you've ever had.
But what if cravings aren't a sign that you're failing?
In this episode, I explain what alcohol cravings actually are, where they come from, and why most people make them much harder than they need to be.
You'll learn:
- what is actually happening in your brain when a craving appears;
- why trying to fight or suppress a craving often backfires;
- how to respond to cravings without relying on willpower;
- practical tools you can use the next time your brain tells you that you "need" a drink.
Remember: cravings are normal, and they're temporary. You don't need to be afraid of them, and you don't need to get rid of them before you can change your relationship with alcohol.
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