Can We Reduce Alcohol Consumption by 80%? How to Manage Binge Drinking (& Eating) - Colleen Kachmann

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Episode 405 - On Air with Ella

mindful drinking coach colleen kachmann is On Air with Ella podcast episode 405

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How much control do we have over our drinking or binge eating behaviors?

Do we need to quit alcohol forever?

Is addiction a belief state, a behavioral issue, or a chemical one?

Is moderation of a bad habit even possible?

Mindful drinking coach Colleen Kachmann is sharing her perspective and personal experiences in this episode, which is guaranteed to make you think!

"It's not even your relationship with alcohol that needs to change. It's your relationship with yourself."

In this episode:

00:01:55 - Controversial Perspectives on Alcohol - the mixed messages about alcohol consumption and moderation.
00:02:43 - Colleen's personal experience with heavy drinking
00:04:30 - What constitutes alcohol use disorder and the impact of self-labeling as an alcoholic
00:07:19 - Exploration of how neuroplasticity can aid in changing habits and beliefs
00:08:08 - What Works for You - choosing the path that aligns with individual beliefs
00:09:49 - The importance of personal choice in recovery
00:10:43 - The belief systems surrounding addiction and the myth of loss of control.
00:12:59 - Advice for those struggling with alcohol use
00:13:30 - The difference between negative & positive goal-setting when trying to change
00:16:03 - Interrupting Negative Patterns - Strategies for breaking the cycle of habitual drinking and reconnecting with the body.
00:19:04 - Identity-Based Change - The importance of identity in the journey of change.
00:24:40 - Managing Shame and Mistakes - How to handle setbacks
00:27:00 - The Power of Self-Directed Neuroplasticity
00:29:03 - The Strength in Asking for Help
00:30:06 - The Root Cause of Alcohol Use Disorder

"The root cause of alcohol use disorder is shame, not a love of being drunk."

Colleen Kachmann

Colleen Kachmann is a mindful drinking coach and host of the globally top-ranked It's Not About the Alcohol podcast. Colleen teaches intuitive drinking to high achieving women who want to reduce their alcohol consumption by 80 percent.

Website: emotionalsobrietycoaching.com

Instagram: @thehangoverwhisperer

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