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
63. What Is Alcohol Helping You Tolerate?
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What if alcohol isn't helping you cope with your problems?
What if it's helping you tolerate them?
In this episode, I explore the idea that alcohol keeps us settling for lives that are smaller, harder, and less fulfilling than they could be.
I talk about how drinking becomes a shortcut to temporary relief, why alcohol feels like it's helping in the moment, and how it can quietly keep you stuck in situations that aren't working—whether that's a stressful job, a lonely relationship, burnout, people-pleasing, or something else entirely.
You'll learn:
- why alcohol feels like relief but doesn't actually solve anything;
- the difference between relaxation and sedation;
- how drinking can make it easier to tolerate what you don't want;
- and how breaking your dependence on alcohol can create positive ripple effects in every area of your life.
If you've ever wondered whether alcohol is helping you avoid a difficult truth, this episode is for you.
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