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The Alcohol Myth Podcast
The Alcohol Myth Podcast features certified coaches Ellen and Jonathan having real conversations about alcohol, sobriety, and reclaiming a life that feels exciting to wake up to.
Episodes
25 episodes
Alcohol Was My Coping Strategy. Here’s What Replaced It
If you’ve been using alcohol to cope… you’re not broken. You’re human.In this episode of The Alcohol Myth Podcast, coaches Jonathan Ball and Ellen Biggs talk about alcohol as a coping strategy: why it feels like a multi-purpose tool for...
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The Vacation Trap: Hungover in Paradise
Ever notice how alcohol can make even the most beautiful place feel weirdly… the same?In this episode of The Alcohol Myth Podcast, coaches Jonathan Ball and Ellen Biggs talk about alcohol and travel, and the big lie most of us believed:...
Why Quitting Feels Like Losing a Friend
Have you ever thought of alcohol as your “most reliable friend”?In this episode of The Alcohol Myth Podcast, coaches Jonathan Ball and Ellen Biggs unpack a surprisingly common belief: alcohol as the dependable, always-there friend. We t...
Mommy Wine Culture Almost Broke Me: Ellen's Story
What if the hardest part is not quitting alcohol… it’s telling the truth about how much you’re struggling?In this episode of The Alcohol Myth Podcast, Jonathan interviews co-host Ellen Biggs and she shares her full story: the “good girl...
Sober Summer: How To Have Fun Without Drinking
Worried that summer will not feel “right” without an icy cold drink?In this episode of The Alcohol Myth Podcast, coaches Jonathan Ball and Ellen Biggs tackle one of the biggest seasonal fear stories: “My perfect summer won’t be perfect ...
The Near Miss Years: Jonathan's Journey to Freedom
How many times did you think, “This isn’t great for me”… and then decide it was “not a big deal”?In this episode of The Alcohol Myth Podcast, Ellen interviews Jonathan to unpack his full story: the early moments where alcohol became tie...
Are They Your Friends… Or Your Drinking Buddies?
Have you ever realized you were using alcohol to make parts of your life more tolerable?In this episode of The Alcohol Myth Podcast, coaches Jonathan Ball and Ellen Biggs unpack one of alcohol’s most insidious lies: “This will make it e...
Sober Weddings and Birthdays? The Cheat Code to Awesome AF Celebrations
"Is it even a celebration if there’s no alcohol?" 🥂In this episode of The Alcohol Myth Podcast, hosts Jonathan and Ellen tackle one of the most deep-seated beliefs in our culture: that alcohol is a requirement for joy, weddings, birthda...
Bonus Episode ** How Does Alcohol Impact Your Fitness?
Have you ever tried to “outwork” your drinking… only to feel like you were stuck in the same loop?In this episode of The Alcohol Myth Podcast, coaches Jonathan Ball and Ellen Biggs talk about alcohol and fitness, and the part nobody wan...
Replace the Ritual: How To Stop Drinking Without Losing Your Evenings
Do you miss the 5 o’clock drink… or do you miss what it represented?In this episode of The Alcohol Myth Podcast, coaches Jonathan Ball and Ellen Biggs talk about alcohol and ritual, and why so many of us confuse the ritual with the booz...
What Alcohol Really Costs You (That Nobody Talks About)
What does alcohol really cost you… and what opens up when you step away from it?In this episode of The Alcohol Myth Podcast, coaches Jonathan Ball and Ellen Biggs talk about what becomes possible when alcohol stops being the center of y...
How to Socialize While Not Drinking
Can you actually have a good time at a party without a drink in your hand? In this episode of The Alcohol Myth Podcast, we pull back the curtain on one of the biggest lies we’ve been told: that alcohol is a requirement for social connection.
Does Alcohol Promise to Make You Feel Carefree? How to Feel Carefree Without the Booze
Have you ever used alcohol to feel carefree, relaxed, and finally “off duty”… only to realize that feeling is fleeting and you end up chasing it?In this episode of The Alcohol Myth Podcast, coaches Jonathan Ball and Ellen Biggs unpack t...
The Truth Behind Drink Responsibly
In this episode of The Alcohol Myth Podcast, coaches Jonathan and Ellen pull back the curtain on one of the most insidious phrases in the beverage industry: "Drink Responsibly."We explore how this simple two-word catchphrase shifts the ...
Emotion as Energy for Change
Why do we reach our big milestones—hitting a goal weight, finishing a financial quarter, or finally taking that vacation—only to find we don't feel the "joy" we were promised?In this episode of The Alcohol Myth Podcast, coaches Jonathan...
Is Life Without Alcohol Boring?
One of the biggest fears people have when they stop drinking is this: "Is life without alcohol boring?"If you’re worried that an alcohol-free life means the end of your social life or fun, this video is for you. In this episode of The A...
Are You a Gray Area Drinker? | The Alcohol Myth Podcast
Have you ever woken up at 3:00 a.m. with a racing heart, feeling a sense of regret and frustration, only to look around and see everyone else drinking just like you? You might be a gray area drinker.In this episode of The Alcohol Myth P...
Planning a Valentine's Day Without Booze
Looking for community? Support? Reach out! We want to connect with you and support your journey to alcohol freedom.Send us an email at thealcoholmyth@gmail.comOr check out our websites https://alcoh...
Why Counting Days Might Be Keeping You Stuck
If you have ever felt like a failure because you had to reset your "sober counter" to zero, this episode is for you.We have all been there. You get a few days or weeks under your belt, things feel good, and then a "slip" happens. Sudden...
You Don't Need a Rock Bottom to Change Your Drinking!
Do you feel like you’re drinking more than you want to, but don’t feel like you’ve hit a "rock bottom"?In this episode of the Alcohol Myth Podcast, coaches Ellen Biggs and Jonathan pull back the curtain on the dominant narrative that yo...
How Society Works to Keep Us Drinking
Certified Coaches Jonathan Ball and Ellen Biggs of The Alcohol Myth dive deep into Alcohol and Society, the second of the "Three S's" of alcohol (Substance, Society, and Self).Discover how pervasive drinking culture, societal pressure, ...
Why You Wake Up at 3am After Drinking (The Science of Alcohol)
Have you ever wondered why a few drinks to "relax" often leads to a racing heart and anxiety at 3:00 AM? In this episode of The Alcohol Myth, Jonathan and Ellen break down the actual biology of what alcohol does to the human body.We oft...
The First 72 Hours: How to Survive Your First Days Alcohol-Free
Deciding to take a break from alcohol is a massive first step—but how do you actually get through those critical first few days? Whether you are starting Dry January, a 30-day challenge, or just a personal pause, stringing together those early ...
How to Succeed in Dry January
Are you planning for Dry January but dreading the feeling of deprivation? You don’t need more willpower, but a new perspective.In this episode of The Alcohol Myth Podcast, hosts Jonathan and Ellen break down how to approach Dry January ...
The Alcohol Myth: 3 Factors to Quitting Alcohol
Why do we drink, and why is it so hard to stop even when we know we should? In this episode, Jonathan and Ellen dive deep into the layers of belief that shape our relationship with alcohol.We move beyond the surface-level advice and exp...