It's Not About the Alcohol
Colleen FreelandWould you like to reduce your alcohol consumption by 80 percent so you can enjoy drinking socially without relying on alcohol to manage your stress, anxiety, loneliness and boredom when you're by yourself? Most high achieving women assume over-drinking is caused by a lack of willpower--or worse, the incurable disease of "alcoholism." So they beat themselves up and avoid asking for help because the... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 351 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessEducationMental HealthSelf-Improvement | |||
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You set a plan to take a break from drinking and made it a few days. Then you blew it. And now you're trying to figure out why you keep breaking promises to yourself when it comes to alcohol. This episode gives you a step by step strategy (based on c... more
You keep telling yourself you'll take the night off, or at least stop at two glasses. But then you drain the entire bottle (as usual). This episode shows you why that's not a willpower problem, and walks you through Colleen's Capacity Audit so you ca... more
If you're an alcoholic, how is it possible that you can get more done before breakfast than most people do in a week? And yet, you still know that you drink too much. So you Google your questions, maybe take the online quizzes, which don't help. This... more
You've always been a little proud of your high tolerance. You can drink grown men under the table and still walk and talk like a rockstar in four inch heels. But lately it scares you. How is it even possible to drink that much and not even feel it? T... more
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- Learn to take it or leave it!
Colleen has helped me understand my drinking patterns. With her guidance, I'm teaching myself to be happy where I am and to stop avoiding my feelings by numbing them. I have learned so much in her program!
Apple Podcasts5TwinkleDaisyJules
United States2 months ago - Great
Excellent show and host.
Apple Podcasts5Barry LaBovUnited States5 months ago - Genius
Colleen has so much insight on the topic of women and alcohol — wisdom and practical guidance that I have not found anywhere else. She’s smart, real, and her content is very effective. Love her voice.
Apple Podcasts5MDUWSUnited States5 months ago - Tips are great!
I do all 3 of Colleen’s tips to get your body out of the yellow zone every morning and I find it really helps to lower my cortisol.
Apple Podcasts5Sajb2United States5 months ago - Nailed It!
Colleen’s life and alcohol observations are insightful and inspirational. She’s lived through it so her guidance on how to get out of the drinking cycle comes from a position of true self discovery. She’s figured & is figuring, what works and what doesn’t.
Apple Podcasts5ES MemberUnited States5 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #246 |  United Kingdom/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
Apple Podcasts | #169 |  Australia/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
Apple Podcasts | #136 |  New Zealand/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
Apple Podcasts | #205 |  Poland/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
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Apple Podcasts | #212 |  Ireland/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
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The show centers on helping professional women reduce reliance on alcohol by addressing underlying nervous-system regulation, self-trust, and emotional well-being. Episodes blend coaching frameworks, personal storytelling, and practical tactics—ranging from mindfulness and journaling to energy release and habit micro-steps—to reframe drinking as a coping mechanism rather than a moral failing. A standout here is the emphasis on self-compassion, flexible recovery paths, and a no-nonsense, blunt tone that combines neuroscience with real-world coaching to foster sustainable change without deprivation.
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1. Dr. Tammie Kennedy
2. Victoria Lee Starr
3. Danielle Amos
4. Dr. Amanda Hanson
5. Michelle Schafer
6. Katie Herzog
7. Cait Donovan
8. Hope Pedraza
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