In this episode, we sit down with Anna Donahey—an alcohol coach, podcast host, and former ad agency high-flyer—who shares her raw and honest story of walking away from alcohol and rebuilding her life from the inside out.

Anna opens up about what it was really like being the “fun” one in a drinking culture that’s everywhere—especially in high-pressure, high-performance environments. She talks about the silent toll alcohol was taking on her career, her motherhood journey, and her mental health… and what finally made her say: enough.

This is more than just a conversation about quitting drinking—it’s about identity, freedom, and the powerful decision to choose yourself.

In Anna’s Words: “I didn’t have a rock bottom moment. I had hundreds of little ones. I just got tired of breaking promises to myself.”

Whether you're sober-curious, struggling with moderation, or simply wondering what life could look like without alcohol, this episode will make you feel seen, supported, and inspired.

What We Talk About:

• Living and working in a drink-heavy culture

• Why quitting was harder after becoming a mum

• The slow unraveling (and rebuilding) of identity

• What alcohol is really masking

• Her advice for anyone thinking about cutting back

Guest: Anna Donahay, host of The Big Drink Rethink Podcast

Connect with Anna Donahay:

• Website: https://www.thebeliefscoach.com

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigdrinkrethink

• Podcast: The Big Drink Rethink (available on all major platforms)

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