Susan Keller

I used to drink wine every night. A glass or two. I don’t anymore. I still drink a little on “special” occasions: vacations, holidays, or the 19^th hole. But every night. No. And I feel really great about it. Do you have a goal that might include drinking less? If you do, there is a lot of help available.

 

If you’ve read Mostly Sober: A Love Story and a Road Trip, thank you for joining Annie on her journey to alcohol minimization. It’s not easy, but it’s so worth it. I hope Annie’s struggles, failures, and eventual triumphs will help you see your way to drink less, if that is your intention.

 

You want to have a healthy body and mind. We all deserve that, but we must be responsible for our part in those life-affirming goals.

 

I’ve fallen away from my determination to minimize my habit. But I’ve gotten back up and tried again. Changing an ingrained habit may entail backslides. Accept them, dust yourself off, and get back on track. You will still be moving ahead.

 

I’ve gotten a lot of help from podcasts, apps, and communities. We are so fortunate. None of these resources were here when Annie became mostly sober in 1983.

 

Resources If You Want to Minimize Alcohol in Your Life

The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast Hosted by Molly Watts

The Alcohol Minimalist podcast is dedicated to helping habit drinkers and

adult children of alcoholics change their drinking habits and create a peaceful

relationship with alcohol: past, present, and future.

 

It’s Not about the Alcohol Podcast Hosted by Colleen Kachmann

Would you like to reduce your alcohol intake with holistic and evidenced-based

coping strategies instead of surrendering your power to AA? And even learn

how to enjoy social drinking without worrying about losing control?

 

Huberman Lab Podcast

What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain, and Health

August 22, 2022.

 

Moderation Management Community

This is a nonprofit that provides a non-judgmental, compassionate, peer-support

community for anyone who wants to change their relationship with alcohol,

whether moderation or abstinence.

 

Clarity—Drink Less, Feel Better App

Clarity was created as a way to enjoy alcohol with greater awareness and intentionality,

be present, and have fun without being trapped in bad habits. Clarity

is a companion that gives you just the right nudge to be aware of your drinking

habits while creating happy memories and meaningful relationships.

 

Sunnyside Mindful Drinking App

An evidence-based system to help you make changes to your drinking that last,

whether you want to drink less, or eventually quit.

 

Reframe App

Using a neuro-science based program, Reframe has helped millions of people

report a substantial reduction in alcohol use within 90 days.

 

Drink/Link Moderate Drinking Programs

Since 1986, Drink/Link—a proven moderate drinking program—has offered

low-cost books, at-home programs, and counseling to help you reduce your

alcohol consumption.

 

Here are a few if you want to cut out alcohol. Not my choice, but maybe yours.

 

This Naked Mind Podcast Hosted by Annie Grace

Bestselling author Annie Grace invites you to explore the role of alcohol in your

lives without rules, pain, or judgment. Join Annie and hundreds of others as

they share their real, honest, and open stories about how they found their freedom

and regained control.

 

Alcohol Tipping Point Podcast with Deb Masner, RN

Are you sober or sober curious? Listen to the Alcohol Tipping Point podcast to

learn about the different ways in which alcohol can negatively affect your physical

and mental health, relationships, and overall quality of life.

 

Take a Break from Drinking Podcast Hosted by Rachel Hart

Whether you want to drink less or stop drinking, this podcast will help you

change the habit from the inside out.