Think Thursday: The Connection Economy-How Relationships Reshape Our Brains
In today’s Think Thursday episode, we’re diving into one of the most powerful, yet often overlooked, tools for behavior change: human connection. We’re not just talking about any connections, but deep...
6 Maalis 202513min
Gray Areas in Gambling & Alcohol Use with Dr. Carl Erik Fisher
In this episode of Alcohol Minimalist, Molly speaks once again with Dr. Carl Erik Fisher, an addiction psychiatrist, author, and person in recovery, to discuss the complexities of addiction beyond jus...
3 Maalis 202542min
Think Thursday: The Neuroscience of Mental Rest
In this episode of Think Thursday, we dive into an often-overlooked aspect of brain health—mental rest. Not sleep, not meditation, but true cognitive downtime, the kind that helps your brain recover f...
27 Helmi 202516min
Why "It's Just a Habit" is Holding You Back
Episode Summary:In this episode of The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, Molly Watts unpacks a common misconception that keeps people stuck in their drinking habits: the belief that “It’s just a habit.” Whi...
24 Helmi 202521min
Think Thursday: The Science of AWE-How it Changes Us
In this week’s Think Thursday, we’re diving deep into the science of awe—an often-overlooked emotion that has the power to shift our thinking, reduce stress, and deepen our connection to the world aro...
20 Helmi 202517min
Revisiting: When You LOVE Drinking Alcohol
Episode Summary:In this episode, host Molly Watts revisits a key discussion from 2022, exploring the challenge of changing your relationship with alcohol when you genuinely enjoy drinking. Molly share...
17 Helmi 202529min
Think Thursday: Keep Asking Questions-How Staying Curious Supercharges Your Brain
Curiosity isn’t just a fun trait—it’s an essential function of the human brain that fuels learning, adaptability, and even emotional resilience. In today’s Think Thursday episode, I’m diving into the ...
14 Helmi 202516min
The Trap of Perfectionism & Why Peace with Alcohol Doesn't Mean It's Always Easy
In this episode, Molly dives into a topic that resonates deeply with anyone struggling to build a peaceful relationship with alcohol: perfectionist or all-or-nothing thinking. Often disguised in subtl...
10 Helmi 202519min
