Think Thursday: Thalamus Thursday-How Our Brains Create Consciousness
In this Think Thursday episode, Molly explores one of neuroscience’s greatest mysteries: consciousness. At the center of this discussion is the thalamus, a small walnut-sized structure in the brain th...
18 Sep 202511min
Being "Good" All Week & Weekend Overdrinking
In this episode of The Alcohol Minimalist, Molly explores a common trap for many habit drinkers: the cycle of staying "good" all week only to unravel over the weekend. If you've ever told yourself, "I...
15 Sep 202520min
Think Thursday: Microplastics & Your Brain-Environmental Neuroscience
In this Think Thursday episode, Molly explores the growing field of environmental neuroscience and what new research is uncovering about microplastics and brain health. Microplastics are everywhere—fr...
11 Sep 202512min
Drinking Alone & Drinking Secrecy: Why It's Important to Change
In this episode of the Alcohol Minimalist podcast, Molly explores two common behaviors that often fly under the radar but can quietly reinforce problematic patterns with alcohol: drinking alone and dr...
8 Sep 202525min
Think Thursday: The Brain's Love of Beginnings-Seasonal Resets
In this Think Thursday episode, Molly explores why September so often feels like a natural reset and how the brain is wired to love fresh starts. Building on the earlier episode The Illusion of Starti...
4 Sep 202514min
Summer Content Series: "You Can if You Try" with Pat Gallant-Charette from Live HAPPIER Longer
Episode Summary: As part of the Alcohol Minimalist podcast’s Summer Content Series, this episode features a replay from Molly's former podcast, Live HAPPIER Longer. Originally episode 40, this convers...
1 Sep 202536min
Revisiting: The Brain Loves to Help-Be a Helper!
In this revisited Think Thursday episode of the Alcohol Minimalist podcast, Molly Watts returns to a timely and deeply relevant conversation about our brilliant human brains and how we can consciously...
28 Aug 202516min
Summer Content Series: Compliance vs. Consistency with Elizabeth Benton
In this episode, Molly continues her Summer Content Series by featuring an impactful conversation from Elizabeth Benton of the Primal Potential Podcast. The episode dives deep into the critical differ...
25 Aug 202525min
