Molly Watts
Molly Watts
Alcohol & Relaxation
Alcohol & Relaxation
Alcohol & Relaxation
Wednesday 21st September 2022
Rethink relaxation in 'The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast' as Molly Watts debunks the myth that alcohol is essential for unwinding. Listen now.
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Molly Watts
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Navigating Alcohol Dependency
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Unwinding Without Wine: Rethinking Alcohol and Relaxation
Having permission to relax is such an important idea because for me and, I'm sure for many of us, we really don't know how to relax, and the messages in our culture make productivity sound like our ultimate goal.
Do you think you need a drink to unwind after a long day? Molly Watts is here to challenge that notion in this episode of 'The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast'. She kicks things off with a fascinating look at the history of Happy Hour, asking whether it was born out of our desire to relax or if we’ve simply come to associate alcohol with unwinding.
Molly dives into the science behind how alcohol affects our brain, specifically focusing on GABA and glutamate, and explains why those initial drinks might make you feel relaxed but aren’t the real solution. The episode doesn't stop at debunking myths; Molly offers three practical steps to help you change your drinking habits and find true relaxation without reaching for a bottle.
Plus, she touches on the cultural pressures that make us equate productivity with worth and how giving yourself permission to relax can be revolutionary. If you're looking to break the cycle of using alcohol as a crutch for relaxation, this episode is a must-listen.