
The Big Drink Rethink is a podcast for anyone questioning their relationship with alcohol - whether you want to quit, drink less, take a break, or just explore the role alcohol plays in your life. Hosted by Alcohol Mindset Coach and Author, Anna Donaghey, each episode blends lived experience, psychological insight, and powerful tools to help you create change - gently, intelligently, without press... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 119 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthPersonal JournalsSociety & CultureHealth & Fitness | |||

What happens when the strategies we rely on to avoid pain, achievement, busyness and constant momentum stop working?
In this powerful conversation, Anna Donaghey is joined by April Day Garcia, author of The Room to Be Brave: Sometimes the way forwar... more
What really drives us to reach for alcohol, and why is avoidance so quietly powerful in our habits? In this episode, Anna Donaghey unpacks the psychology behind using alcohol as a coping mechanism, revealing how it silences discomfort and acts as a f... more
Why do we agonise over disrupting the social flow by saying “no thanks” to a drink, even when alcohol is quietly disrupting so much more in our lives? In this thought-provoking solo episode, Anna Donaghey explores the micro-moments of clarity that of... more
What happens when we question alcohol’s role as the backdrop to almost every social moment? In this powerful episode, Anna Donaghey is joined by Ry Gavan from DRiNKLiNK, a Scotland-based charity supporting families affected by someone else’s drinking... more
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Being on the podcast with Anna felt like a great big hug. Anna is a thoughtful, well-prepared host who meets her guests with genuine warmth and clear structure. I felt deeply seen and trusted to bring a mindful moment to her audience. Even when tech hiccups popped up, Anna stayed calm, present, and professional. Highly recommend her show.
Remember to be kind to yourself. NatNat
www.liftoneself.com
I love how Anna keeps these conversations so real and relaxed. There’s no guilt or judgment, just honest chats that make you pause and think about your own habits in a new way. It’s the kind of podcast you can listen to on a walk and come away feeling lighter and inspired.
Been listening to the pod for over a year and often recommend to friends who are struggling or simply considering their relationship to alcohol - so dropping a note here. Thank you Anna! Your work has been so influential. I particularly relate coming from the advertising industry, and being a mum. But the pragmatic approach and grounded tone of the podcast, focus on beliefs, and curious outlook make this a refuge. Check it out!
There’s some good stuff here. I found the early episodes on how to handle peer pressure when out in the evening and the one on habitual evening drinking genuinely useful and have re-listened to them several times.
Informative and inspiring, thanks so much!
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A thoughtful show focused on rethinking the role of alcohol in everyday life, blending personal stories, psychology, and practical tools. Episodes span mindset shifts, neuroscience insights, and actionable strategies—from mindful days without alcohol to addressing cravings and social pressures. Guests bring diverse perspectives, ensuring conversations remain non-judgmental and solution-oriented, with a recurring emphasis on curiosity, self-awareness, and gradual identity change rather than rigid rules. A standout theme is delivering real-world frameworks (toolkits) that listeners can apply immediately while fostering a supportive community for sobriety, reduced drinking, or simply a healthier relationship with alcohol.
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2. Andrew Drasen
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