How to Drink Less

Adriana Cloud

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.

  1. 13H AGO

    46. How Hypnosis Can Help You Drink Less or Quit Completely

    When I tell people I’m a hypnotist, they usually picture one of two things: stage shows with people clucking like chickens… or some kind of mind control. In this episode, I’m breaking down what hypnosis actually is, what it isn’t, and how I use it to help clients change their relationship with alcohol. If you’ve ever wondered why you keep pouring a drink even when you’ve decided not to, this is where hypnosis becomes relevant. Because the problem isn’t a lack of information or lack of willpower. It’s that some behaviors have become so deeply ingrained that we do them on autopilot.  Inside this episode, I cover: how your drinking habits get wired into the unconscious;what trance really is (and that you're more familiar with it than you might realize)what hypnosis actually looks like in practice (no swinging watches in my sessions!);how hypnosis can help you change your relationship with alcohol, regardless of what your long-term goals are.Hypnosis isn’t magic, and it’s not something done to you. It’s a co-creative process that helps you align your behavior with who you actually want to be. If you’re stuck in knowing what to do but struggling to follow through, this episode will show you a different path to the changes you want to make. And if you're ready to experience hypnosis for yourself, book a free consultation with me and let's talk!  *** Grab my free guide "7 Steps to Kickstart Your Sobriety": https://www.adrianacloud.com/7-steps Book a free consultation: https://acloudcoaching.as.me/consult Get in touch with questions or comments: adriana@adrianacloud.com Follow me on Instagram: @adriana_cloud_

    18 min
  2. FEB 5

    45. How to Date When You're Sober or Sober-Curious

    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.  *** Grab my free guide "7 Steps to Kickstart Your Sobriety": https://www.adrianacloud.com/7-steps Book a free consultation: https://acloudcoaching.as.me/consult Get in touch with questions or comments: adriana@adrianacloud.com Follow me on Instagram: @adriana_cloud_

    22 min
  3. JAN 29

    44. After Dry January: Taking a Break vs. Making Lasting Changes

    Dry January is almost over. What next? Whether you completed Dry January, stopped early, or didn’t attempt it at all, this episode will help you decide how to move forward, especially if your goal is to change your drinking in the long term. I talk about the difference between taking a break from drinking and making sustainable changes to your relationship with alcohol. While taking a break can be helpful on its own, if you want to create change that lasts, you need a different approach. I cover: what often happens after Dry January ends (including the rebound effect);the difference between a reset and changing the system underneath your drinking habits;how starting small—by working on one trigger—creates momentum if you're trying to drink less overall. My new coaching offer, the Trigger Breakthrough, can help you do exactly that: change your drinking pattern in one specific situation where you normally drink more than you want to. Get all the details and apply here: https://www.adrianacloud.com/trigger-breakthrough If you don’t want to go back to drinking on autopilot after January and you want the next steps on your sober or sober-curious journey to feel easier, this episode will help you see a clearer path forward. *** Grab my free guide "7 Steps to Kickstart Your Sobriety": https://www.adrianacloud.com/7-steps Book a free consultation: https://acloudcoaching.as.me/consult Get in touch with questions or comments: adriana@adrianacloud.com Follow me on Instagram: @adriana_cloud_

    13 min
  4. JAN 1

    40. How to Do Dry January

    Thinking about doing Dry January but already worried it’s going to be hard? In this episode, I’m breaking down how to approach Dry January in a way that’s actually realistic and useful—especially if alcohol has been one of your main ways of relaxing, coping with stress, or getting through social situations. We’ll talk about: the common mistakes that make people give up halfway through Dry January;how to move beyond an all-or-nothing, pass/fail mindset;and how to use Dry January as an opportunity to build awareness, skills, and self-trust that last into February and beyondIf you want Dry January to be more than just 31 days of gritting your teeth, this episode is for you. I also introduce a new resource I've created to support you through the hardest moments of Dry January: The Dry January Cheat Codes: Quick and easy life hacks to breeze through Dry January without FOMO and with your sanity intact!  There are three different versions of the Cheat Codes, depending on how much support you're looking for:  Essential Edition: How to Manage CravingsHow to Navigate Slip-UpsDeluxe Edition:  How to Set an IntentionHow to Prepare Ahead of TimeHow to Manage CravingsHow to Navigate Slip-UpsHow to Relax without DrinkingHow to Have Fun without DrinkingDeluxe: Deep Dive Edition:  All six cheat codes from the Deluxe edition, plus my digital book "31 Questions to Change Your Relationship with Alcohol."Get your Dry January Cheat Codes here today: https://www.adrianacloud.com/dry-january-cheat-codes *** Grab my free guide "7 Steps to Kickstart Your Sobriety": https://www.adrianacloud.com/7-steps Book a free consultation: https://acloudcoaching.as.me/consult Get in touch with questions or comments: adriana@adrianacloud.com Follow me on Instagram: @adriana_cloud_

    15 min

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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.