Molly Watts
Molly Watts, Author & Coach
Alcohol Awareness Month: Are You and Emotional Drinker?
Alcohol Awareness Month: Are You and Emotional Drinker?
Alcohol Awareness Month: Are You and Emotional Drinker?
Monday 7th April 2025
Explore the subtle ways emotions drive your drinking habits and learn practical tips to build emotional resilience with Molly Watts.
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Get the buttons here!Are You an Emotional Drinker? Uncovering Hidden Patterns
Episode Overview
- Emotional drinking is driven by a desire to alter or avoid feelings.
- Seemingly harmless habits can reflect deeper emotional needs.
- Building emotional resilience helps disrupt harmful drinking patterns.
- Practical tips include observing your patterns without judgment.
- Creating new highlights in your life can replace the need for alcohol.
If you are drinking to alter or avoid how you feel, then that is emotional drinking.
In this episode of The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, Molly Watts kicks off Alcohol Awareness Month with a deep dive into emotional drinking. Drawing inspiration from Corinne Crabtree's episode on emotional eating, Molly explores the subtle ways in which our emotions can drive our drinking habits, often without us even realising it. She breaks down what emotional drinking is and how it might manifest in your life, even if you don't think of yourself as an emotional drinker.
From that nightly glass of wine to unwind, to using alcohol as a reward after a long day, Molly sheds light on how these habits might be more about emotional needs than we care to admit. She shares practical tips on how to build emotional resilience and disrupt these patterns, helping you create a healthier relationship with alcohol.
This episode is filled with relatable anecdotes, grounded advice, and Molly's signature friendly tone, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to understand their drinking habits better. By the end, you'll be armed with the knowledge and strategies to start making positive changes in your life. So, if you're curious about whether you're an emotional drinker or just want to learn more about how emotions influence our alcohol consumption, this episode is for you.
Tune in and take the first step towards a more mindful approach to drinking.