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
45. How to Date When You're Sober or Sober-Curious
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Valentine’s Day is coming up, so in this episode we’re talking about dating and drinking—and how to date when you’re sober or sober-curious.
If you’re on the dating apps, going on first or second dates, or getting to know someone new, alcohol can feel like part of the deal: a drink to calm your nerves, make conversation easier, or help you feel more confident.
But what if you don’t want to drink—or you’re trying to drink less?
In this episode, I talk about how to navigate early dating without relying on alcohol, including:
- whether (and when) to tell people you’re not drinking;
- planning dates that don’t revolve around drinking;
- setting boundaries around your date’s drinking and having your own back;
- what alcohol actually does (and doesn’t do) for anxiety, confidence, attraction, and getting in the mood for physical intimacy;
- the benefits of sober dating, even if it feels awkward at first.
Whether you’re newly sober, working on cutting back, or just questioning how alcohol fits into your dating life, this episode will help you approach dating with more clarity and self-trust—especially during a season when every store, restaurant, and ad is telling you that alcohol and romance go hand in hand.
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