043 The 'When & Why' of the last time I drank alcohol

In this episode of the I Quit Wine podcast, I take you behind the scenes of my own story—the emotional reasons behind the last time I drank alcohol, and how understanding this completely changed my relationship with drinking.

Here’s what I talk about:

💛 Why We Drink for Emotional Reasons (0:59)
I explore how so many of us turn to alcohol to shift how we’re feeling—whether that’s trying to numb shame, guilt, or grief, or trying to amplify excitement before a big event. Our thoughts and emotions are always intertwined, and getting curious about what’s underneath the urge to drink is where real change begins.

🍷 My Own Story: The Last Time I Drank (4:23)
I share honestly about the last time I drank alcohol. I was feeling sad and lonely, and I wanted to feel happier and more energised for a family event. Instead, I ended up drinking more than I intended and waking up the next day full of regret. This was such an important turning point for me.

🔁 Recognising Your Own Patterns (7:29)
I talk about how we all have our “thing” we struggle with. For some, it’s alcohol. For others, it’s something completely different. What matters is understanding your own relationship with it—your triggers, your habits, your emotional states—rather than comparing yourself with anyone else.

🌿 Building a Healthier Relationship With Alcohol (10:50)
I walk through how my relationship with alcohol changed gradually over the years. It wasn’t overnight. It was a slow and steady shift into being genuinely disinterested in drinking. I invite you to reflect on what you want your relationship with alcohol to look like and offer gentle suggestions for moving in that direction.

🌟 Support Through the I Quit Wine Collective (16:36)
I introduce the IQW Collective—my programme that brings together courses, tools, community, and coaching to help you develop a healthier, more peaceful relationship with alcohol. There’s no one-size-fits-all. You get to decide what freedom looks like for you.

You can take a look here:

https://iquitwine.com/iqwa/

Right now when you join, you get the trainings inside the portal as well as 2 private calls with me (valued at much more than the entire price of the IQW Collective.

✨ Recap & Gentle Next Steps (20:00)
I close the episode by reminding you that everything you want is fully available to you. You’re not behind. You’re not broken. And you don’t have to figure this out alone.