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.

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    69. Nonalcoholic Drinks: Helpful Replacement or Slippery Slope?

    Are nonalcoholic drinks keeping you hooked, or can they actually help you stay sober? In this episode, I answer one of the questions I get asked constantly: Are non-alcoholic drinks okay to rely on or are they just perpetuating the dependence?  I break down why I think they're one of the most useful tools available to you, how to choose what to drink, and the thing worth watching for as you look for replacements for your old alcoholic favorites. You'll learn: why so much of drinking was never really about the alcohol, but the ritual around it;the real math behind trace alcohol (and why a 0.5% beer isn't likely to get you drunk);why some people find certain non-alcoholic drinks triggering, and what to reach for instead;how to stop chasing the "perfect replacement" and start asking what you're actually looking for;the one pattern to stay curious about, so a helpful tool doesn't quietly develop into a new dependence.If you've been avoiding nonalcoholic drinks because you were worried that would be cheating at sobriety, this episode will put that worry to rest. ***  Join my free class "How to Stop Wanting Alcohol" to learn how to rewire your brain so it stops craving alcohol in the first place: https://acloudcoaching.as.me/  ***   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 TikTok: @coach_cloud_

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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.