Best Overdrinking Podcasts (2025)

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429: The Hidden Difference Between Having Fun and Chasing It 24:47

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22h ago24:47

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What’s the difference between having fun and chasing it? As kids, most people have a good 15 years of life when they knew how to have fun without a drink in their hand. Back then, your brain had no idea that the perception of fun could be outsourced to something external. You just went out and created your own enjoyment. When you get in the habit o…

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Embracing Your Body: The Power of Connection and Compassion 12:13

5d ago12:13

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Even after changing her relationship with alcohol and learning to ask for help, Debi shares how she still treated her body like a burden. This episode invites listeners to slow down, listen inward, and begin a more compassionate partnership with the body that’s carried them this far. With personal stories, client breakthroughs, and tangible mindset…

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13. What Is Alcohol Giving You? 16:17

6d ago16:17

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If you're trying to drink less, it might feel counterintuitive to ask yourself what alcohol is giving you. But understanding the real reason you're reaching for a drink is the key to changing your relationship with alcohol—without relying on shame or scare tactics. In this episode, I unpack why it’s so important to get honest about the benefits you…

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428: Change Feels Hard Because You’re Meant to Grow 33:34

8d ago33:34

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When contemplating taking a break from drinking or cutting back, most people focus on how hard it will be. They anticipate struggle, discomfort, and missing out on fun. Our brains are actually designed to avoid hard things. We’re wired to seek pleasure, avoid pain, and expend the least amount of energy possible. This motivational triad helped human…

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12. Why Your Motivation Matters 19:26

13d ago19:26

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If your main reason for drinking less is to avoid the shame, hangovers, or health risks... that’s totally understandable—but it might not be enough. In this episode, I talk about the difference between running away from alcohol and running toward something better—and why your “why” matters more than you think. You’ll learn: why fear-based motivatio…

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The Wings — Why You’re Not Supposed to Fly Solo 16:35

13d ago16:35

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Key Takeaways: Understanding The Wings: Internal support (mindset) and external support (people, tools, systems) Five types of support: Emotional, Mental, Practical, Spiritual, and Reciprocal support Breaking free from the "do it all" mindset that many women were taught Notable Quote: "You're not too much to carry. You're just too valuable to carry…

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427: The Skill of Staying Present Through Discomfort 26:01

15d ago26:01

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Ever felt like you just need a drink to handle discomfort? In this episode, you’ll hear how a terrifying bus ride through Alaska’s Denali National Park helped me realize that discomfort isn’t the enemy – it’s the chaos we create around it that trips us up. Through a narrow, winding road perched over sheer cliffs, fear consumed me. I reacted, resist…

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11. What's a Sobriety Coach—and Do You Need One? 26:46

20d ago26:46

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If you’ve ever wondered what a sobriety coach actually does—and whether you need one—this episode is for you. I’m answering the most common questions I get about the work I do: who I work with and exactly how I help them; how my approach differs from other sobriety-focused programs; what coaching looks like in practice (hint: it’s not about handing…

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426: Would You Still Drink If It Wasn’t Fancy? 26:28

22d ago26:28

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The hidden influence of "drinking the good stuff" is shaping your relationship with alcohol in surprising ways. As you upgrade your drink choices to fancy wines, craft beers, or top-shelf spirits, you might notice thought patterns around waste and value that are driving overconsumption. Our beliefs about what constitutes "good" alcohol trace back t…

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10. It’s Okay to Still Want Alcohol 15:58

27d ago15:58

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Have you ever felt ashamed for still wanting a drink even though you’d decided to cut back or quit? Then this episode is for you. So many people believe that if they truly wanted to change, they wouldn’t still crave alcohol. They think desire means weakness or proof that something’s wrong with them. But that’s not true—and in this episode, I’ll sho…

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425: Drinking Less in Social Situations 22:40

29d ago22:40

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When you’re out with friends and everyone orders drinks, you might have thoughts like, “Well, you only live once. I want to enjoy it!” Despite wanting to drink less (or not at all), you order yourself a drink too. You might think that having more discipline in moments like these would help you resist, but I'm here to tell you that discipline, willp…

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9. How to Feel Your Feelings without Numbing Them 26:28

1M ago26:28

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If you’ve ever reached for a drink just to take the edge off—because you were stressed, bored, anxious, or just overwhelmed—this episode is for you. I unpack the emotional side of drinking: why we use alcohol to avoid feelings, how that avoidance becomes a habit, and how learning to feel your feelings (without numbing them) is the key to creating l…

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424: When Drinking Less Feels Like a Fluke 26:50

1M ago26:50

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When someone successfully moderates their drinking or says no to alcohol in situations where they previously would have reached for a drink, they tend to view it as a fluke and go back to worrying about when they'll slip up again. But was it a fluke? As humans, we often attribute our wins to external factors - the circumstances, other people, or pu…

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8. Saying No to Alcohol Isn’t the Hardest Part 21:58

1M ago21:58

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Most people assume the hardest part of drinking less is saying no to alcohol. But what if that’s not true? In this episode, I share why the real challenge of changing your drinking habits isn’t about resisting the drink itself—it’s about learning to sit with discomfort without numbing or escaping. I unpack why alcohol feels so essential sometimes, …

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423: Explaining Overdrinking 24:47

1M ago24:47

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Have you ever woken up after drinking too much and immediately thought either, “I f*cked up” or “I must be f*cked up?” These two seemingly similar thoughts actually reveal deep-rooted societal beliefs about drinking problems that might be keeping you stuck. It doesn't matter your age, gender, education level, or socioeconomic status – these thought…

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The Fuel: Nourishing Your Body, Soul, and Future Energy 23:34

2M ago23:34

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Join Debi for Episode 114 of Aging Flipped: where she embarks on a transformative journey into the essential Fuel System of the Aging Flipped Flight Plan. In this deeply engaging episode, we explore the intricate connections between nourishing your physical body, nurturing your spiritual well-being, and managing your vital energy reserves. You’ll d…

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7. "I Can't Drink" vs. "I Don't Drink" 15:11

2M ago15:11

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If you’ve ever told yourself “I can’t drink” while trying to cut back or take a break from alcohol, this episode is for you. That one little phrase might seem harmless—but it’s actually working against you. In this episode, I unpack the surprising power of your internal narrative and how the words you use when talking about your relationship with a…

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422: What to Do When Temptation Strikes 34:54

2M ago34:54

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Have you ever set a firm intention not to drink, only to find your good intentions fall apart later in the day? It's a frustrating cycle that can leave you wondering what's wrong with you. But here's the truth: your good intentions aren't failing because of some personal flaw. They're failing because they're missing a crucial element. On last week’…

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6. How Perfectionism Sabotages Change 21:36

2M ago21:36

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If you think you have to do everything "just right" in order to succeed, you might be falling into the trap of perfectionism. In this episode, we look at how perfectionism quietly sabotages your efforts to change your drinking habits. When you expect flawless success or believe one slip means total failure, you’re setting yourself up to quit on you…

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5. The Trap of All-or-Nothing Thinking 21:49

2M ago21:49

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If you've ever thought "I already had one drink so today is ruined—might as well keep drinking!”— this episode is for you. We dive into one of the biggest mindset traps that keeps people stuck in unhealthy drinking habits: all-or-nothing thinking. You'll learn how this common thought pattern sabotages your progress—and how to stop it before it spir…

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421: Why Your Good Intentions Fail 13:59

2M ago13:59

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Do you start each morning with the best of intentions for your drinking only to watch them crumble by evening? That frustrating cycle isn't a sign of personal failure—it's evidence that you're missing a crucial element in your approach to change. The truth is, those morning intentions aren't the problem. They're genuine and meaningful, but when you…

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4. "Do I Have a Drinking Problem?" 14:48

2M ago14:48

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Wondering if your drinking is “bad enough” to have to change? You’re asking the wrong question. In this episode, we move beyond labels like "alcoholic" or "addict" or "problem drinker" and talk about what really matters: how alcohol impacts your life, your confidence, your relationships, and your goals. You'll learn a more compassionate, empowering…

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Ep 382: Thunderball, Die Another Day and Queer 2:22:45

2M ago2:22:45

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Mike Burdge and Reeya Banerjee return to the mics with fresh and spicy opinions on all of the wild Bond news and rumors, as well as covering two Bond installments to close out both the Connery and Brosnan eras: Thunderball and Die Another Day. They also discuss Daniel Craig's remarkable performance from Queer, arguably his first big swing project s…

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The Engines: Powering Your Change with Brain and Emotion Energy 18:06

2M ago18:06

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You’ll learn how to create clarity in your thoughts and capacity in your emotions, so change stops feeling like pressure and starts feeling possible. Debi shares stories from her own life, client breakthroughs, and research-backed insights that help women in their grandmotherhood years—whether they’re already there, soon to be, or hope to be—reconn…

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3. Why We Drink (and Sometimes Overdrink) 17:03

3M ago17:03

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Have you ever asked yourself why you really drink? The answers might surprise you. In this episode, I break down the deep roots of our drinking habits—from cultural conditioning to clever marketing to the powerful way alcohol hijacks your brain’s reward system. Understanding why you drink is the first step toward changing your relationship with alc…

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2. Start before You're Ready 13:38

3M ago13:38

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Waiting for the “right” time to change your drinking? You’ll be waiting forever. In this episode of How to Drink Less, we’re talking about the powerful myth that keeps so many people stuck: the idea that you need perfect timing or perfect motivation to change your relationship with alcohol. You’ll learn why the best time to start is now—because eve…

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1. You Don't Need More Willpower 17:10

3M ago17:10

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Think drinking less is just about having more willpower? Think again. In this first episode of How to Drink Less, we’re breaking down the biggest myth about cutting back on alcohol—and what really drives sustainable change. Spoiler alert: it's not discipline. It’s understanding your desire. You’ll learn: why willpower alone can’t change your drinki…

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420: Are Rules the Problem? 32:17

3M ago32:17

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Do you set strict rules about when and how much you can drink, only to break them and feel worse than before? When most people try to change their drinking habits, they immediately look for external parameters—only drinking on weekends, limiting to two drinks, or never drinking before 6PM. But these arbitrary rules completely bypass the most import…

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The Cockpit — Rewriting the Stories That Steer Your Life 15:13

3M ago15:13

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🧭 What You’ll Learn Why coaching is the how that helps you go deeper with the Aging Flipped Flight Plan What the cockpit actually is—and how it silently steers your life The Altitude Shift: a tool to help you upgrade stuck thoughts The Climb Sequence: how to build empowering beliefs one layer at a time A real-life story of how coaching sped up one …

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419: What Envy Reveals About Your Drinking 22:08

3M ago22:08

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Have you ever found yourself envious of people who seem to drink with ease? If you’re changing your relationship with alcohol, envy toward “normal drinkers” might feel familiar—but it also holds surprising insight into how your habit formed, and how you can begin to change it. In this episode, you’ll learn how understanding envy helps you uncover l…

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The Aging Flipped Flight Plan: Your Map to a Joyful Second Act 12:55

3M ago12:55

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🧭 What You’ll Learn The one question that helped Debi stop overdrinking and start retraining her brain How the Oxygen Mask Framework helps you pause, pay attention, and proceed on purpose The 6 Components of the Aging Flipped Flight Plan A client's story: from shame and relationship strain to deep sleep, self-trust, and dreaming again What’s coming…

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These Lies About Aging? Let’s Rewrite Them (April Fools’ Edition) 19:37

3M ago19:37

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💡 In this episode, I’m sharing: The truth behind the lie: “Your best years are behind you” How the anti-aging industry profits from keeping you small Why brain science proves it’s never too late to try something new How to challenge the beliefs you didn’t even know you were carrying What it really takes to age forward—with clarity, confidence, and …

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418: Numbing the Noise Won't Work 31:31

3M ago31:31

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Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by your emotions that you'd do anything to forget what's bothering you? In those moments, reaching for a drink—and then another, and another—can feel like the only way to escape. But this pattern of using alcohol to numb difficult emotions creates a problematic cycle that actually decreases your emotional resilienc…

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417: Why Your Rules Aren’t Working 16:14

3M ago16:14

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Have you ever set rules for yourself around drinking, only to find that they don't work? You have the best of intentions, but somehow you always end up right back where you started. What's going on here? As it turns out, there's a very good reason why your drinking rules aren't effective - and it has nothing to do with a lack of willpower or discip…

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416: Are You in a Pleasure Desert? 14:44

4M ago14:44

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If you're constantly rushing through your days, checking off endless to-do lists, and using alcohol as a reward, you might be living in a "pleasure desert.” When you're constantly focused on getting things done and denying yourself small pleasures, it's no wonder you feel the need to fill your evenings with alcohol. But what if there was another wa…

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How to See Change as Your Greatest Strength 13:30

4M ago13:30

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Visit agingflipped.com/fly to get on the notification list. In this episode, Debi Talbert explores how embracing change can become your superpower. Key points include: Personal stories of transformation: becoming a flight attendant at 40 and overcoming alcohol struggles at 59 Understanding resilience as a skill you build through change The Change C…