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
35. Why Gratitude Won't Help You Drink Less
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This Thanksgiving episode explores a side of gratitude we don’t talk about enough—what happens when gratitude becomes something you use against yourself.
If you’ve ever thought:
“I have so much to be grateful for… so why do I still drink?” or “Other people have it worse. I shouldn’t be struggling with this,” this episode is for you.
You’ll learn:
- how gratitude can get weaponized against your attempts to drink less;
- how gratitude can backfire and trigger shame around alcohol;
- why drinking has nothing to do with how grateful you are;
- how to allow gratitude to coexist with other emotions, including overwhelm, stress, grief, or loneliness;
- healthier ways to use gratitude without silencing your real needs;
If you’ve ever felt guilty for wanting to drink—even when your life “should” feel good—this episode will help you understand what’s really going on and what to do next. You deserve support, not self-judgment.
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