Anticipation of the reward from alcohol is one of the main reasons we stay stuck in the back and forth cycle. We believe alcohol will help us relax, unwind, deal with negative emotions, have fun, or connect with others. This is what causes cravings for alcohol. In this episode I’ll explain how we learn to associate certain things with drinking, how we can break these associations after we quit drinking, and 2 ways that you can reduce cravings.
What to listen to next:
E62: dopamine deep dive
E197: making the decision to quit drinking
E143: how to stay accountable in your sobriety
E128: why cravings are so powerful
Sober Support:
Thank you for supporting this show by supporting my sponsors. Learn more:
https://www.soberpowered.com/sponsors
If you enjoyed this episode please consider buying me a coffee to support my work https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberpowered
Sources are posted on my website
Disclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How Nutrition Can Support Your Sobriety with Dr. Brooke Scheller
E185: Unexpected Things That Happen in Early Sobriety
E184: Benefits of Dry January: What the Research Says
Your Guide to Dry January with Casey Davidson, Suzanne Warye, Erinn O'Neill and Michaela Horvathova
My First Sober Christmas
E183: To Drink or Not to Drink? How Your Brain Decides
"But Everyone Drinks Like Me"... No They Don't
E182: Why You Drink Habitually Without Thinking
Losing Friends When You Quit Drinking
E181: Why You Keep Drinking and Expecting it to be Different
"Why Aren't You Drinking?"
E180: Why Your Drinking Gets Worse Over Time, Not Better
Navigating Holiday Parties Sober
E179: Sober Holiday Tips with Paul Churchill, Casey Davidson, and Veronica Valli
E178: Why You Lose Your Motivation to Quit Drinking
E177: 4 Years Sober: Why Did This Happen to Me?
E176: We Have to Grieve Alcohol (It’s Ok to Miss it)
E175: Tired After Quitting Drinking? Here’s How to Boost Your Energy Levels
E174: Why Routine is Important in Sobriety
E173: What To Do With Your Days After a Slip
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Good Mood Revolution
Audio Branding
Expert Authority Effect™ Interviews with Mario Fachini
Talk Shit With P
The 3-Day Weekend Entrepreneur
Classic Conversations