Why is it so hard to rethink our drinking and what does it actually look like to drink less without going “all or nothing”? In this special summer mini-series of The Big Drink Rethink, host Anna Donaghey revisits her most downloaded conversation with broadcaster and writer Adrian Chiles. Adrian shares his personal, honest journey from heavy to moderate drinking, not by swearing off alcohol, but by noticing when “enough is enough” and finding what works for him. Adrian’s story brings clarity and realism to moderation, highlighting how even small changes can spark more joy, presence, and satisfaction, when we are conscious of what we drink. Here are the highlights: 00:00 Introduction 04:41 Adrian’s story: heavy drinking, shocking discoveries, and the wake-up call 07:12 Counting units: the power of writing it all down 09:29 Challenging “all or nothing”, why moderation might work for you 11:22 The impact of simply removing the drinks you don’t want 13:00 Mindful drinking and choosing what genuinely brings you joy 15:03 Why the first drink is magical (and the fifth, not so much) 23:06 Most people really do drink less than you think 27:20 Why “alcoholic” is an unhelpful label 30:08 Track your drinking, make it simple, take away the shame 33:52 The challenges and freedoms of moderation 35:22 Setting non-negotiables so the “sweet spot” can become your reality 🏆Please vote for The Big Drink Rethink in the ITV bCreator Awards 2025 1. Click on the link below 2. Pop in your email 3. Select I’M A SUBSCRIBER / FOLLOWER 4. Select CREATOR SHORTLIST 5. Hit SUBMIT YOUR VOTE 6. Scroll down to the Podcast bCreator category and vote for THE BIG DRINK RETHINK Here’s the link: 🔗 https://www.bcreator.co.uk/awards/ 🔗 Get the free SUN Framework toolkit and all our resources from: https://www.thebeliefscoach.com If you’re a mum wanting to explore your relationship with alcohol, join ‘Mummy Doesn’t Need Wine’ here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummydoesntneedwine Anna’s group coaching community ‘Unstuck!’ helps identify your alcohol ‘stories’ and beliefs, breaking the cycle of alcohol and all the shame that goes with it. For more information and to find out how to join, please follow this link : Unstuck! community information To further explore your relationship with alcohol, check out Anna’s self-guided programme, The Big Drink Rethink Experiment: https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/the-big-drink-rethink-experiment And apply the code POD99 to purchase for just £99 as a podcast listener If you’re loving the podcast and would like to give Anna a warm, fuzzy feeling of appreciation, then you can buy her a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/bigdrinkrethink About the host Anna: Anna is a certified Alcohol Mindset Coach, trained by Annie Grace of This Naked Mind. Drawing on her own journey out of alcohol addiction, she now helps others explore and control their drinking. With a career spanning 25 years as a Strategist in the...
