Latest / ShameOver - The Drink Less Podcast
Why does drinking less feel SO hard… even when you genuinely want to change?
In this powerful conversation, I sit down with licensed psychotherapist Merrilee Burke, LMFT, to unpack what’s really going on underneath overdrinking, urges, self-sabotage, and the “why can’t I just stop at one?” cycle.
Spoiler: it’s not because you’re weak, broken, or lacking willpower.
We dive into:
Why “sober or bust” messaging keeps so many people stuck
The truth about mindful drinking + moderation
How rebellion and people-pleasing can show up in your drinking
The surprising role childhood conditioning can play
Why tracking your drinking is awareness — not punishment
The simple mindset…
The skinny
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