Take a Break from Drinking
714 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2.5K ratingsTired of breaking your promise to go easy on the drinks tonight? You know your nightly habit isn’t great for your health or waistline, but it’s so hard to say no.
Sound familiar? Then you need Rachel. She knows what it’s like to be fed up with your drinking, worried about judgment from others, and turned off by approaches that focus on a higher power instead of brain science.
Learn the exact steps she used to change her relationship with alcohol. Discover how the brain works, the real reason you crave a drink, the key to changing your desire, and how to decide what’s right for you.
Create a life that is fun, spontaneous, relaxing, and, most importantly, pleasurable (no buzz necessary).
For her latest free class, visit linktr.ee/rachelhart or check out rachelhart.com for show notes and more.
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Episodes
212: Alcohol and Sex
February 09, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode, you’ll discover the real effects alcohol has on your sex life, and learn how to question your reasons for drinking before getting intimate. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/212
Ep #212: Alcohol and Sex
February 09, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode, you’ll discover the real effects alcohol has on your sex life, and learn how to question your reasons for drinking before getting intimate. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/212
211: Knowledge vs. Know-How
February 02, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 23.6 MBBeating yourself up over having a drink won’t help you say no next time. Learn why you need both knowledge and know-how to change your relationship with alcohol, and how to get it. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/211
Ep #211: Knowledge vs. Know-How
February 02, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 23.6 MBBeating yourself up over having a drink won’t help you say no next time. Learn why you need both knowledge and know-how to change your relationship with alcohol, and how to get it. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/211
210: Dreaming about Drinking
January 26, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 16.7 MBWhat experiencing unsettling dreams about drinking alcohol means and how they can actually help you change your habit. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/210
Ep #210: Dreaming about Drinking
January 26, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 16.7 MBWhat experiencing unsettling dreams about drinking alcohol means and how they can actually help you change your habit. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/210
209: Why You Struggle to Moderate
January 19, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 21 MBTune in to learn the real reason you’re drinking more than you might be comfortable with and why taking a break from drinking in the right way will help you to create more pleasure, wonder, and magic in your life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/209
Ep #209: Why You Struggle to Moderate
January 19, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 21 MBTune in to learn the real reason you’re drinking more than you might be comfortable with and why taking a break from drinking in the right way will help you to create more pleasure, wonder, and magic in your life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/209
208: Talking to People About Your Break
January 12, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 24 MBTune in to learn why we tend to care about what other people think and what you can do to change this. Discover how the brain works so that you can change longstanding habits and show up differently in your life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/208
Ep #208: Talking to People About Your Break
January 12, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 24 MBTune in to learn why we tend to care about what other people think and what you can do to change this. Discover how the brain works so that you can change longstanding habits and show up differently in your life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/208
207: Resolutions that Stick
January 05, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 14.4 MBWhy not sticking to your resolutions doesn’t make you a bad person, it simply means that your attention is in the wrong place. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/207
Ep #207: Resolutions that Stick
January 05, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 14.4 MBWhy not sticking to your resolutions doesn’t make you a bad person, it simply means that your attention is in the wrong place. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/207
Take a Break in 2021
January 01, 2021 08:00 - 5 minutes - 4.42 MBA new year is here and there’s no better time to take a break from drinking and lay the foundation for a happier, healthier you. Join the 30-day Challenge and redefine your relationship with alcohol without feeling restricted or deprived. We get started Monday, January 11th. Sign up at rachelhart.com/january
CLASS: How to Enjoy Saying No to a Drink
December 30, 2020 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.71 MBThis is the holy grail of habit change. When you can enjoy saying no to a drink, changing your drinking habits is a breeze. On Monday, January 4th at 1pm Pacific I’m hosting a FREE class explaining how to do this. When you join live you’ll be able to ask me all your questions completely anonymously. Spots are limited. Sign up at rachelhart.com/enjoy
206: Loving Your Company
December 29, 2020 08:00 - 12 minutes - 10.3 MBThis New Year, I’m inviting you to gift yourself the skill of learning to love your company. Your companionship with yourself is the most important relationship you’ll ever have, and I guarantee you’ll start seeing powerful shifts when you start committing to becoming your own best friend. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/206
Ep #206: Loving Your Company
December 29, 2020 08:00 - 12 minutes - 10.3 MBThis New Year, I’m inviting you to gift yourself the skill of learning to love your company. Your companionship with yourself is the most important relationship you’ll ever have, and I guarantee you’ll start seeing powerful shifts when you start committing to becoming your own best friend. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/206
205: Writing Out the Habit
December 22, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 27.1 MBJoin me on the podcast this week to discover how to really analyze how the habit of drinking is playing out in your brain, and what you can do about it. All you need is a piece of paper, something to write with, and a willingness to give it a try. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/205
Ep #205: Writing Out the Habit
December 22, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 27.1 MBJoin me on the podcast this week to discover how to really analyze how the habit of drinking is playing out in your brain, and what you can do about it. All you need is a piece of paper, something to write with, and a willingness to give it a try. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/205
How to Prepare for a Successful Break
December 18, 2020 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.06 MBAre you planning on taking the 30-day challenge in the new year? Don’t fall into the trap of saying, “screw it” over the holidays. Sign up before December 31st and get your copy of my 60-page guide: Preparing for Your Break. Lay the groundwork for a new relationship with alcohol and learn how to handle urges, excuses, and people’s questions, plus much more! Grab your copy at rachelhart.com/january
204: Habit Mindset
December 15, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 20.7 MBIf you believe right now that alcohol is fueling your habit and that getting rid of it is the solution to your desire, I urge you to listen closely this week. You can’t say no to a drink if you don’t first understand why you’re saying yes, and I’m showing you how so many people have a false story that keeps them stuck in the habit. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/204
Ep #204: Habit Mindset
December 15, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 20.7 MBIf you believe right now that alcohol is fueling your habit and that getting rid of it is the solution to your desire, I urge you to listen closely this week. You can’t say no to a drink if you don’t first understand why you’re saying yes, and I’m showing you how so many people have a false story that keeps them stuck in the habit. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/204
CLASS: How to Stop at One Drink
December 12, 2020 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.77 MBWondering why it can be hard to stop at one drink? On Wednesday, December 16th at 12pm Pacific I’m hosting a FREE hour-long class to explain what’s really going on and the skills you need to practice in order to learn how to do this. Plus, you’ll be able to ask me questions completely anonymously when you join live. Spots are limited. Sign up at rachelhart.com/onedrink
203: Allowing Urges
December 08, 2020 08:00 - 27 minutes - 22.1 MBListen in this week as I show you the wealth of information that urges can provide when you’re willing to examine them, and how doing this work will help you manage urges in every single area of your life. You’ll find that doing this work saves you time and energy in the long run, and it will reveal patterns of the habit that you may not yet be conscious of. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/203
Ep #203: Allowing Urges
December 08, 2020 08:00 - 27 minutes - 22.1 MBListen in this week as I show you the wealth of information that urges can provide when you’re willing to examine them, and how doing this work will help you manage urges in every single area of your life. You’ll find that doing this work saves you time and energy in the long run, and it will reveal patterns of the habit that you may not yet be conscious of. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/203
Bonus Conversation with Kara Loewentheil of UnF*ck Your Brain
December 03, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes - 41.6 MBJoin me for a candid conversation with Kara Loewentheil as we talk about the lessons we've learned from thought work.
202: Commitment Misunderstanding
December 01, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutes - 25.3 MBTune in this week as I show you what commitment truly means, and how so many of you are inadvertently teaching your brains the wrong solution to the habit. This was my own experience for so many years, and I know that having the realization of what commitment really entails will finally get you on the right track. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/202
Ep #202: Commitment Misunderstanding
December 01, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutes - 25.3 MBTune in this week as I show you what commitment truly means, and how so many of you are inadvertently teaching your brains the wrong solution to the habit. This was my own experience for so many years, and I know that having the realization of what commitment really entails will finally get you on the right track. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/202
30 Most Powerful Days of the Year
November 30, 2020 01:33 - 6 minutes - 5.41 MBWant to change the habit of drinking and your relationship with alcohol? Learn why the last 30 days of the year can supercharges your progress and your potential for growth. Sign up at rachelhart.com/cleanslate and get started on Tuesday, December 1st.
201: Holiday Ritual
November 24, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 18.5 MBJoin me on the podcast this week as I show you the role that rituals play in our lives, and why our brains don’t like changes to our norm. I believe that there is an unforeseen opportunity available to us all this year in creating rituals that matter, and I’m challenging you to try it out. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/201
Ep #201: Holiday Ritual
November 24, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 18.5 MBJoin me on the podcast this week as I show you the role that rituals play in our lives, and why our brains don’t like changes to our norm. I believe that there is an unforeseen opportunity available to us all this year in creating rituals that matter, and I’m challenging you to try it out. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/201
200: Celebrating You 2.0
November 17, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutes - 16.4 MBHow often do you speak to yourself with language that celebrates you? Does saying you’re amazing, talented, beautiful, or successful out loud make you want to crawl under a rock? I know it does for me. But staying in a lukewarm place about yourself is leading to consequences you likely don’t want in your life, and so I’m showing you just how powerful learning to celebrate yourself can be. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/200
Ep #200: Celebrating You 2.0
November 17, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutes - 16.4 MBHow often do you speak to yourself with language that celebrates you? Does saying you’re amazing, talented, beautiful, or successful out loud make you want to crawl under a rock? I know it does for me. But staying in a lukewarm place about yourself is leading to consequences you likely don’t want in your life, and so I’m showing you just how powerful learning to celebrate yourself can be. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/200
199: I Feel Fine Saying No
November 10, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 15.3 MBTune in this week as I show you where people get tripped up when it comes to changing their relationship with alcohol. If things feel fine or flat to you right now, know that nothing has gone wrong, and I’m inviting you to get curious about how to start creating a life that feels more vibrant, connected, and pleasurable without alcohol. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/199
Ep #199: I Feel Fine Saying No
November 10, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 15.3 MBTune in this week as I show you where people get tripped up when it comes to changing their relationship with alcohol. If things feel fine or flat to you right now, know that nothing has gone wrong, and I’m inviting you to get curious about how to start creating a life that feels more vibrant, connected, and pleasurable without alcohol. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/199
198: I Can't Handle Not Knowing
November 03, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 15.9 MB2020 has been a year of people wanting to hit fast-forward on life, to the end of the pandemic, or to the end of this election season. You might be reaching for a drink - or eating or overworking - to handle how you’re feeling but no matter the activity, they are all fueled by the same belief that you can’t handle what’s going on, and I’m showing you why this is a lie. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/198
Ep #198: I Can't Handle Not Knowing
November 03, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 15.9 MB2020 has been a year of people wanting to hit fast-forward on life, to the end of the pandemic, or to the end of this election season. You might be reaching for a drink - or eating or overworking - to handle how you’re feeling but no matter the activity, they are all fueled by the same belief that you can’t handle what’s going on, and I’m showing you why this is a lie. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/198
The Halloween Effect
October 28, 2020 14:00 - 2 minutes - 2.53 MBStarting around the week of Halloween people start giving up on change. Halloween can kick off a season of overdoing it with both alcohol and food, or you can use this time to teach your brain how to banish deprivation and end the habit of over-doing-it forever. Learn how at rachelhart.com/cleanslate
197: Desire Confusion
October 27, 2020 07:00 - 23 minutes - 18.8 MBWe tell ourselves that we want a drink to feel normal, or that we deserve it after the day we’ve had, but all of these thoughts that might be coming up for you are just desire confusion. And today, I’m showing you why it gets in the way of changing the habit, and what you can do when it arises. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/197
Ep #197: Desire Confusion
October 27, 2020 07:00 - 23 minutes - 18.8 MBWe tell ourselves that we want a drink to feel normal, or that we deserve it after the day we’ve had, but all of these thoughts that might be coming up for you are just desire confusion. And today, I’m showing you why it gets in the way of changing the habit, and what you can do when it arises. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/197
What AA Gets Wrong About Drinking
October 23, 2020 19:44 - 1 minute - 1.73 MBThe biggest block to habit change isn’t how someone’s brain works, it’s what their brain believes. And when it comes to changing your drinking, many of the most problematic beliefs come straight from AA. Discover how you might be practicing the 12-Step mindset even if you’ve never set foot in a meeting. Join me on Tuesday, October 27th at 11am Pacific for this free class. Sign up at rachelhart.com/aa
196: Why We Need Cocktail Hour
October 20, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 20.4 MBListen in this week to discover how the advent of happy hour or cocktail hour came about, and why humans came to need this as a relief from their toils. It’s really no wonder so many people are in need of a cocktail hour, and I hope this episode helps you examine your desire for a drink at the end of the day in a different light. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/196
Ep #196: Why We Need Cocktail Hour
October 20, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 20.4 MBListen in this week to discover how the advent of happy hour or cocktail hour came about, and why humans came to need this as a relief from their toils. It’s really no wonder so many people are in need of a cocktail hour, and I hope this episode helps you examine your desire for a drink at the end of the day in a different light. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/196
195: Can I Trust Myself to Drink?
October 13, 2020 07:00 - 28 minutes - 23.2 MBListen in today as I show you why the question of trust comes up so often when it comes to drinking, and how your thoughts about why you can’t trust yourself are self-fulfilling prophecies. I’m outlining the misguided ways in which people try to prove that they can trust themselves, and what you really need to create a firm faith and reliability in yourself. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/195
Ep #195: Can I Trust Myself to Drink?
October 13, 2020 07:00 - 28 minutes - 23.2 MBListen in today as I show you why the question of trust comes up so often when it comes to drinking, and how your thoughts about why you can’t trust yourself are self-fulfilling prophecies. I’m outlining the misguided ways in which people try to prove that they can trust themselves, and what you really need to create a firm faith and reliability in yourself. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/195
194: I Have Nothing to Complain About
October 06, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutes - 18.5 MBWhy the belief that you shouldn’t feel the way you do is so problematic. The tendency to spiral into judgment over how you feel is never useful, and the truth is that it could be stopping you from discovering so much more about the habit. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/194
Ep #194: I Have Nothing to Complain About
October 06, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutes - 18.5 MBWhy the belief that you shouldn’t feel the way you do is so problematic. The tendency to spiral into judgment over how you feel is never useful, and the truth is that it could be stopping you from discovering so much more about the habit. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/194
193: Why Do I Have a Habit?
September 29, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 21.9 MBListen in this week as I outline 3 reasons why you have developed a habit around drinking, while someone else who drinks might not. This question of why me? can be so frustrating to live with, and I’m showing you how to use the tools I teach to start bringing awareness to your unconscious decisions and habits. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/193
Ep #193: Why Do I Have a Habit?
September 29, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 21.9 MBListen in this week as I outline 3 reasons why you have developed a habit around drinking, while someone else who drinks might not. This question of why me? can be so frustrating to live with, and I’m showing you how to use the tools I teach to start bringing awareness to your unconscious decisions and habits. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/193
The October Challenge
September 27, 2020 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.42 MBA new month is almost here. It’s time to wipe the slate clean and give yourself a fresh start. Join the October Challenge and spend 30 days unwinding the habit of drinking. Teach your brain that urges are no big deal and learn how to banish deprivation and resentment when you say no. Your mind and body will thank you. Sign up at rachelhart.com/cleanslate
Get Your Questions About Drinking Answered
September 25, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.57 MBConfused about your drinking and why you feel like you’re stuck in a love-hate relationship with alcohol? On Tuesday, September 29th at 11am Pacific I’m hosting a FREE hour-long class to answer all your questions. We’ll be talking about the habit and how to change it. Plus, you’ll be able to ask me questions completely anonymously when you join live. Spots are limited. Sign up at rachelhart.com/askrachel