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Nothing out there works for everybody every time, and that includes moderation. Yes, even on a podcast built around it.

Learning to drink less is a skill, and like any new skill, it's going to feel hard before it starts to feel natural. So how do you tell the difference between the normal wobbles of learning to moderate and a genuine sign that moderation isn't the right approach for you right now?

This episode is about the times when mindful drinking might not suit you. That includes the in-the-moment situations, like the venue with nothing decent in the low-no fridge or meeting your best boozy buddy after a rubbish day at work.

It also includes the bigger seasons of life when you've already got more on your plate than you can handle.

And no, this doesn't mean you're back to all or nothing. You always have more options than that, and stepping away from moderation for a while is a very different thing from giving up on it.

By the end of this episode you'll know:

• How to tell if moderation is actually working for you
• Whether struggling to moderate means it's not for you
• When it's OK to skip a drink, a night out or a catch-up to protect your goals
• The signs moderation is costing you more than it's giving you
• What your options are if you don't want to go all or nothing

0:00 Why Moderation Is Not Always Right
1:33 The Right Tool for the Job
4:16 Stepping Back In Tricky Moments
6:21 Stepping Away In Busy Life Seasons
9:31 When Moderation Starts To Cost You
11:37 Grace Choices And Getting Extra Support

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✅ Get the Beginner's Guide to Mindful Drinking - https://lownodrinker.com/mindful-drinking-beginners-guide/

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❓ Take the Midlife Drinking Triggers Quiz - https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/68dd33385bb4a20015996a13