Is moderation possible, and how do you know if it's working?

In this episode, we take a clear, non-judgmental look at moderation and what it really requires. If you’ve ever wondered whether you can moderate your drinking—or whether you should quit completely—this conversation will help you evaluate your options more honestly.

We explore:

• what alcohol moderation actually means in practice (rules, limits, and decision-making);
• the cognitive and emotional effort required to moderate drinking;
• how to define success beyond just the number of drinks;
• the hidden costs and benefits of trying to drink in moderation.

Moderation isn’t morally superior or inferior to sobriety. It’s just a kind of relationship you can choose to have with alcohol. And like any relationship, it either works for you or it doesn’t.

If you’re trying to cut back on alcohol, moderate your drinking, or decide between moderation and sobriety, this episode will help you make a choice that aligns with your long-term goals.

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When I tell people I’m a hypnotist, they usually picture one of two things: stage shows with people clucking like chickens… or some kind of mind control.

In this episode, I’m breaking down what hypnosis actually is, what it isn’t, and how I use it to help clients change their relationship with alcohol.

If you’ve ever wondered why you keep pouring a drink even when you’ve decided not to, this is where hypnosis becomes relevant. Because the problem isn’t a lack of information or lack of willpower. It’s that some behaviors have become so deeply ingrained that we do them on autopilot.

Inside this episode, I cover:

• how your drinking habits get wired into the unconscious;
• what trance really is (and that you're more familiar with it than you might realize)
• what hypnosis actually looks like in practice (no swinging watches in my sessions!);
• how hypnosis can help you change your relationship with alcohol, regardless of what your long-term goals are.

Hypnosis isn’t magic, and it’s not something done to you. It’s a co-creative process that helps you align your behavior with who you actually want to be.

If you’re stuck in knowing what to do but struggling to follow through, this episode will show you a different path to the changes you want to make.

And if you're ready to experience hypnosis for yourself, book a free consultation with me and let's talk!

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Valentine’s Day is coming up, so in this episode we’re talking about dating and drinking—and how to date when you’re sober or sober-curious.

If you’re on the dating apps, going on first or second dates, or getting to know someone new, alcohol can feel like part of the deal: a drink to calm your nerves, make conversation easier, or help you feel more confident.

But what if you don’t want to drink—or you’re trying to drink less?

In this episode, I talk about how to navigate early dating without relying on alcohol, including:

• whether (and when) to tell people you’re not drinking;
• planning dates that don’t revolve around drinking;
• setting boundaries around your date’s drinking and having your own back;
• what alcohol actually does (and doesn’t do) for anxiety, confidence, attraction, and getting in the mood for physical intimacy;
• the benefits of sober dating, even if it feels awkward at first.

Whether you’re newly sober, working on cutting back, or just questioning how alcohol fits into your dating life, this episode will help you approach dating with more clarity and self-trust—especially during a season when every store, restaurant, and ad is telling you that alcohol and romance go hand in hand.

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Dry January is almost over. What next?

Whether you completed Dry January, stopped early, or didn’t attempt it at all, this episode will help you decide how to move forward, especially if your goal is to change your drinking in the long term.

I talk about the difference between taking a break from drinking and making sustainable changes to your relationship with alcohol. While taking a break can be helpful on its own, if you want to create change that lasts, you need a different approach.

I cover:

• what often happens after Dry January ends (including the rebound effect);
• the difference between a reset and changing the system underneath your drinking habits;
• how starting small—by working on one trigger—creates momentum if you're trying to drink less overall.

My new coaching offer, the Trigger Breakthrough, can help you do exactly that: change your drinking pattern in one specific situation where you normally drink more than you want to. Get all the details and apply here: https://www.adrianacloud.com/trigger-breakthrough

If you don’t want to go back to drinking on autopilot after January and you want the next steps on your sober or sober-curious journey to feel easier, this episode will help you see a clearer path forward.

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You already know what to do when it comes to your drinking. You’ve read the articles, you've downloaded the drink-tracking aps, you've saved screenshots of tips.

And yet… here you are.

In this episode, I talk about why having the right information isn’t the same as creating real change, and why AI chatbots can only take you so far.

This is a conversation about the gap between knowing something and doing it. I cover:

• why insight doesn’t automatically translate into different behavior;
• why validation without accountability can backfire;
• the difference between feeling understood and being truly seen;
• what ChatGPT and other AI tools are good for and where they fall tragically short.

I also talk about what I actually do as a sobriety coach, and why working with a human who cares about your outcome can change everything.

If you’re tired of amassing information and still feeling stuck in your old habits, this episode will help you see what’s been missing.

And if you're ready to go from thinking about cutting back to actually making changes, book a free consultation and let's talk about whether coaching is the right next step for you.

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*FREE GUIDE included in this episode—get yours below!*

One of the hardest parts of cutting back or taking a break from alcohol is figuring out what to say when people ask, “Why aren’t you drinking?”

In this episode, I talk about:

• how to prepare ahead of time for social situations involving alcohol;
• how to handle pushy comments or pressure without compromising on your promises;
• how to make the decision that you'll feel good about the next morning.

If you’ve ever felt awkward, caught off guard, or tempted to drink just to avoid explaining yourself, this episode is for you.

And if you want help with the exact words to use, I’ve created a FREE resource called 100 Ways to Answer the Question “Why Are You Not Drinking?”

It’s a menu of responses—light, serious, honest, funny, vague—so you’re never stuck for words.

Grab your free copy here: https://www.adrianacloud.com/100-answers.

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Motivation is one of the most misunderstood concepts when it comes to changing your relationship with alcohol.

A lot of people assume that if they were truly motivated, making a change would feel easy, or at least it would feel good. And when it's not easy and it doesn’t feel good, they start to think something has gone wrong—with their motivation or with them.

In this episode, I’m unpacking what motivation actually is (and what it isn’t), why wanting a drink doesn’t mean you don’t really want to change, and what to do when your enthusiasm inevitably dips — whether you’re doing Dry January, taking a break from drinking, or trying to build any new habit.

We talk about:

• why motivation is not the same thing as excitement or enthusiasm;
• how motivation and desire can coexist;
• why preparation matters more than motivation;
• how to stay in the game even when your initial excitement about trying something new has started to wane.

If you’ve ever thought, “I won't ever be able to change because I can't stay motivated long enough,” this episode is for you.

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Thinking about doing Dry January but already worried it’s going to be hard?

In this episode, I’m breaking down how to approach Dry January in a way that’s actually realistic and useful—especially if alcohol has been one of your main ways of relaxing, coping with stress, or getting through social situations.

We’ll talk about:

• the common mistakes that make people give up halfway through Dry January;
• how to move beyond an all-or-nothing, pass/fail mindset;
• and how to use Dry January as an opportunity to build awareness, skills, and self-trust that last into February and beyond

If you want Dry January to be more than just 31 days of gritting your teeth, this episode is for you.

I also introduce a new resource I've created to support you through the hardest moments of Dry January: The Dry January Cheat Codes: Quick and easy life hacks to breeze through Dry January without FOMO and with your sanity intact!

There are three different versions of the Cheat Codes, depending on how much support you're looking for:

Essential Edition:

• How to Manage Cravings
• How to Navigate Slip-Ups

Deluxe Edition:

• How to Set an Intention
• How to Prepare Ahead of Time
• How to Manage Cravings
• How to Navigate Slip-Ups
• How to Relax without Drinking
• How to Have Fun without Drinking

Deluxe: Deep Dive Edition:

• All six cheat codes from the Deluxe edition, plus my digital book "31 Questions to Change Your Relationship with Alcohol."

Get your Dry January Cheat Codes here today: https://www.adrianacloud.com/dry-january-cheat-codes

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Grab my free guide "7 Steps to Kickstart Your Sobriety": https://www.adrianacloud.com/7-steps

Book a free consultation: https://acloudcoaching.as.me/consult

Get in touch with questions or comments: adriana@adrianacloud.com

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