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Alcohol and Behavior Change — Why It's Hard to Quit (and What Actually Helps) (Andy Smith)

My guest is Andy Smith, a sober coach who works with people looking to change their relationship with alcohol. This conversation is not just about one person's story. It's about a deeper question:

Why is it so difficult to change a behavior—even when the costs are clear?

In this episode, we explore:

• How patterns around alcohol form and persist

• What makes behavior change difficult, even with strong motivation

• The role of environment, identity, and habit in sustaining or breaking patterns

• What approaches actually help people reduce or stop drinking

• How to think about change in a way…

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