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The Big Drink Rethink

Anna Donaghey
Alcohol
Mental Health
Sobriety
Alcohol Consumption
Peer Pressure
Personal Development
Personal Growth
Vulnerability
Sleep
Family Dynamics
Mindfulness
Journaling
Self-Improvement
Support Groups
Parenting
Teenagers
Arts Funding
Theatre
OCD
Anxiety Disorder

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 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

Who are you, really, if you remove alcohol from your life? In this deeply thoughtful solo episode, Anna Donaghey takes on the big, unsettling question: “Who am I if I don’t drink?”

Rather than focusing on willpower or missing out, Anna Donaghey expl... more

How do you truly start over, and what does real reinvention look like? In this episode, Anna Donaghey talks with Andrew Drasen, author, speaker, and survivor about life beyond sobriety, diving into identity, purpose, and hope.

Andrew’s journey goes ... more

Does our past define us? In this insightful episode, Anna Donaghey explores a quietly powerful truth: you are not fixed. You are not your history, your habits, or the coping mechanisms that once helped you survive.

She guides you into the transforma... more

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Andrew Drasen
Author of A Vision of Hope; speaker on living on purpose and recovery
A Vision of Hope Media
Episode: Ep 113: The Courage To Become Someone New with Andrew Drasen | Rethinking Alcohol |
Joanna Lilley
Consultant who works with young adults at the crossroads of their lives
Lilley Consulting
Episode: Ep 111: Brilliant on Paper. Struggling in Real Life | Rethinking Alcohol |
Allison McCure Davis
Author of Sixty Is a Good Start, traditional naturopath, entrepreneur, mother of five.
Episode: Ep 109: Starting Again at Any Age | Rethinking Alcohol |
Dr. Anna Lembke
Psychiatrist and medical director of addiction medicine at Stanford University
Stanford University
Episode: Ep 106: Dopamine Nation: Alcohol, Pleasure & Rebuilding Joy
Dan D'Souza
Co-founder of Muush, a non-alcoholic drinks brand
Muush
Episode: Ep 96: How Quitting Alcohol Made Space for Meaning with Dan D’Souza
Dr. Evette Rose
Internationally renowned holistic counselor and trauma recovery expert
Episode: Ep 94. Alcohol, Trauma & The Search for Safety with Dr. Evette Rose
Emma Lyons
Trauma-informed healer and founder of The Trauma Matrix.
The Trauma Matrix
Episode: Ep 93. Alcohol, Shame & The Art of Release with Emma Lyons
Eleanor Tweddell
Author and coach with a focus on navigating change and personal growth
Episode: Ep 92. Alcohol, Change & The Power of Reinvention with Eleanor Tweddell
Luke Jones
Sober transformation coach
Self-employed
Episode: Ep 91. Alcohol, Fatherhood and the Courage to Change with Luke Jones

Host

Anna Donaghey
Alcohol mindset coach, author and former strategist; host of the show.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 213 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
    Canada6 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 Emirates6 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 States7 months 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 Kingdom8 months ago
  • Best episode ever!

    Informative and inspiring, thanks so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CMC in Austin
    United States8 months ago

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Ep 113: The Courage To Become Someone New with Andrew Drasen | Rethinking Alcohol |
Q: What is the core of your recovery framework and how does it differ from treatments focused on substances?
The framework centers on identity restoration, thought patterns, goal setting, and legacy, rather than drugs or alcohol as the root causes, aiming to create a sustainable, purpose-driven life.
Ep 113: The Courage To Become Someone New with Andrew Drasen | Rethinking Alcohol |
Q: How did you end up in prison and how did that experience relate to your turning point?
He explains multiple arrests and a profound shift during/after prison, including reduced sentence exposure, the writing of A Vision of Hope, and the realization that recovery required redefining identity and life goals.
Ep 113: The Courage To Become Someone New with Andrew Drasen | Rethinking Alcohol |
Q: What were you up to before you realized you were in trouble with alcohol and addiction, before prison?
The guest describes early experimentation with alcohol and marijuana, using substances as an escape from self-image issues, and the development of an identity as the “life of the party,” which set the stage for escalating consequences.
Ep 106: Dopamine Nation: Alcohol, Pleasure & Rebuilding Joy
Q: What would you say to someone who wants immediate highs after quitting alcohol?
Patience is crucial; if individuals lean into uncomfortable experiences and wait long enough, life can become joyful again without reliance on alcohol.
Ep 106: Dopamine Nation: Alcohol, Pleasure & Rebuilding Joy
Q: How long does it take for neuroadaptation and the sensitivity in the receptors to come back?
It varies, but many people start to feel better after about 3-4 weeks of abstaining, despite the initial discomfort usually encountered in the first two weeks.

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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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6. Dr. Evette Rose
7. Emma Lyons
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