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The Big Drink Rethink

Anna Donaghey
Alcohol
Mental Health
Alcohol Consumption
Mindfulness
Sobriety
Self-Care
Self-Improvement
Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
Mindful Drinking
Drinking Culture
Journaling
Personal Development
Personal Growth
Trauma
Moderation
Dry January
Addiction
Emotional Sobriety
Emotional Resilience
Alcohol Dependency

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

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What if all the sleep scores, step counts, and readiness reports in the world still leave you missing the point? In this solo episode, Anna Donaghey unpacks the paradox of our “self-quantified” age: we collect endless data about our bodies, yet remai... more

What if the real reason you feel stuck around drinking isn't a lack of willpower or information, but simply that your thinking can't yet see another way? Anna Donaghey is joined by Doug Fleener, author of "Start with What If" and creator of the "What... more

Summer is supposed to be the easy season, so why does it so often leave us more tired, pressured, and frazzled than ever? In this solo episode, Anna Donaghey unpacks the myth of the "restful summer" and the invisible standards that pile up as the wea... more

"I'm drinking less on Mounjaro, should I see this as a win?" It's a question landing in Anna Donaghey's inbox more and more, and in this listener Q&A episode, she gives it the thoughtful answer it deserves.

Medications like Mounjaro, originally pres... more

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Doug Fleener
Author of Start with What If and creator of the What If Rule
Author, Speaker
Episode: Ep 133: Why Waiting Until You’re Ready Rarely Works | Rethinking Alcohol |
Teresa Bergen
Travel writer and author of The Sober Travel Handbook
Author and Travel Writer
Episode: Ep 130: What Your Holiday Is Telling You | Rethinking Alcohol |
Casey McGuire Davidson
Certified life and sobriety coach; host of The Hello Someday Podcast for Sober Curious Women
Hello Someday Coaching
Episode: Ep 128: Rewriting the Summer Drinking Script | Rethinking Alcohol |
Dr. Sarah Michaud
Clinical psychologist with 40 years in addiction and codependency recovery
Independent/Author
Episode: Ep 127: Same Feeling, Different Fix: Co-dependency Explained | Rethinking Alcohol |
Sharon Gavin
Former comedian, now vegan alcohol-free wellness advocate
Unspecified
Episode: Ep 126: BONUS EPISODE: The Version Of You On The Other Side with the Gavin Sisters | Rethinking Alcohol |
Loretta Gavin
Former comedian, now vegan alcohol-free wellness advocate
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Episode: Ep 126: BONUS EPISODE: The Version Of You On The Other Side with the Gavin Sisters | Rethinking Alcohol |
Beverly Meyer
Certified clinical nutritionist with a long-running practice and podcast
Primal Diet, Modern Health (podcast)
Episode: Ep 124: Wired, Tired, and Reaching for Wine | Rethinking Alcohol and Your Nervous System
Belinda Coker
Australian hiker, writer and educator
Soul Treader; The House Sitting Collective
Episode: Ep 122: Building a Life You Don't Want to Escape From | Rethinking Alcohol |
Evan Cudworth
World's first and only party coach
The Party Within
Episode: Ep 120: The Shortcut To Belonging | Rethinking Alcohol |

Host

Anna Donaghey
Alcohol mindset coach and author; host of The Big Drink Rethink.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 219 ratings
  • Big hug

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NatNatBe
    Canada10 months ago
  • Refreshing and Eye-Opening

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Charlene.CF
    United Arab Emirates10 months ago
  • Highly recommend for sober curious

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    revJess*
    United Statesa year ago
  • Useful

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Nicola Cherry
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Best episode ever!

    Informative and inspiring, thanks so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CMC in Austin
    United Statesa year ago

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Content is actionable and relatable, helping listeners rethink drinking in practical ways.
Strong production and diverse guest lineups earn trust and frequent recommendations for sponsorships.
Listeners praise practical toolkit episodes and coaching approach for lasting change.
Host is warm, well-prepared, and non-judgmental, creating a safe space for guests.
Guests are described as insightful and the host as curious and compassionate.

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Ep 130: What Your Holiday Is Telling You | Rethinking Alcohol |
Q: What do you notice about the travel world when alcohol isn't the main event?
Travel becomes about presence, curiosity, and discovering experiences that don't rely on drinking, with travelers often reporting better energy, clearer memories, and deeper connections.
Ep 129: What Does Curiosity Look Like This Summer? | Alcohol Coaching
Q: I don't know what that means in practice. Can you give me a sense of what curiosity looks like in practice this summer?
The host explains that curiosity is about observing your wants, the jobs alcohol is serving for you, and testing small, concrete adjustments at specific events rather than forcing a full “sober summer” program. It's about asking purposeful questions before, during, and after occasions to learn what you truly want from those moments.
Ep 120: The Shortcut To Belonging | Rethinking Alcohol |
Q: How can someone stay with the discomfort of a threshold moment when choosing sobriety at a party?
By using exposure to small, manageable challenges and a seven-stage framework that includes habits like cold showers, routine calls to friends, and mindful social actions to create a real sense of belonging without alcohol.
Ep 120: The Shortcut To Belonging | Rethinking Alcohol |
Q: From your perspective, why does the idea of going to a party without drinking still feel uncomfortable or unimaginable for some people?
Alcohol often represents liberation and a gateway to a desired version of ourselves, so removing it requires rebuilding confidence and learning to access that 'party within' through internal tools and pre-planned experiences rather than a chemical crutch.
Ep 118: When Avoidance Stops Working with April Day Garcia | Rethinking Alcohol |
Q: When did April realize that avoidance was no longer working?
She began to see the disintegration in her life as the avoidance created a disconnect between the life she lived and the person she wanted to be, prompting her to stop drinking and to confront her trauma directly through therapy and self-work.

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A thoughtful show centered on rethinking drinking, with a mix of expert guests and personal narratives that explore psychology, physiology, and everyday strategies for reducing or altering alcohol use. Episodes often debunk quick fixes, highlight nervous-system Regulation, belonging, and identity, and offer practical tools—from mindful routines to social-game plans—for listeners who are sober-curious, reducing intake, or pausing drinking. Noteworthy is the host's calm, non-judgmental approach and a steady stream of guests spanning nutritionists, coaches, trauma healers, and youth/parenting experts, which keeps discussions practical and openly exploratory rather than preachy.

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4. Dr. Sarah Michaud
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