How Your Environment Shapes Your Drinking Habit
In this episode of the Alcohol Minimalist podcast, Molly explores how your environment—your physical space, routines, and sensory cues—quietly shapes your drinking habits. From the shape of your glass...
3 Nov 202516min
Think Thursday: Why You Should Name Your Inner Critic
Your inner critic: that voice in your head that says, “You’re not good enough,” or “You’ll never stick with this.” We all have one. But what if there was a way to take back your power—starting with so...
30 Okt 202514min
Becoming Someone Who Desires Alcohol Less
Episode Summary: As we close out More Sober October, Molly invites you to reflect not just on how many drinks you had—or didn’t have—but on who you became along the way. This episode brings the month’...
27 Okt 202517min
Think Thursday: The Neuroscience of Joy vs. Pleasure
In this episode of Think Thursday, Molly explores the powerful difference between joy and pleasure, and why understanding this distinction matters for anyone pursuing lasting behavior change — includi...
23 Okt 20259min
Celebrating Without Alcohol
Episode Summary:In this episode of the Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, Molly explores a powerful and often overlooked question: Can you truly celebrate without alcohol? As we wrap up More Sober October an...
20 Okt 202519min
Think Thursday: Selective Ignorance-Protecting Your Brain's Most Valuable Resource
In this Think Thursday episode, Molly explores why sometimes not knowing can actually make you calmer, more focused, and more creative. Continuing the theme of counterintuitive brain science, she buil...
16 Okt 202514min
Changing the Narrative: Mindful Drinking, Sunnyside Med & The Evolution of Alcohol Health with Ian Andersen
This week, Molly welcomes back Ian Andersen, co-founder of Sunnyside, for a timely and thought-provoking conversation on the evolving landscape of alcohol health and behavior change. Ian shares the ba...
13 Okt 202543min
Think Thursday: Why Defensive Pessimism is Smarter Than You Think
This week on Think Thursday, we’re exploring an idea that turns conventional wisdom on its head: defensive pessimism. While it may sound like a negative mindset, it’s actually a powerful, evidence-bas...
9 Okt 20259min
