What if one small pause could make drinking less feel easier?

In this episode, I’m talking about one of the most effective—and most underestimated—tools for changing your drinking: delaying the first drink.

This isn’t about willpower or forcing yourself to say no. It’s about interrupting autopilot, softening the sense of urgency around cravings, and giving yourself space to make a more intentional choice.

You’ll learn:

• why the urge for a drink often isn’t actually about alcohol;
• how delaying the first drink weakens old habit loops and strengthens self-trust;
• simple, practical ways to introduce a pause, without having to decide in advance whether you’ll drink or not.

If drinking sometimes feels automatic or urgent, this episode will show you how to slow things down and get back into the driver’s seat.

And if you want support doing this work—understanding your cravings, breaking out of autopilot, and feeling more in control around alcohol—you’ll find a link in the show notes to book a free consultation with me to talk about how I can help you.

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